La Bohéme 1927

Opened: November 7, 1927

La Bohéme - 1927 - Broadway History , Info & More

Gallo Opera House
254 W. 54th St. New York, NY 10019

Based on Scènes de la vie de Bohème by Henri Murger

Giacomo Puccini’s beautiful score has made this poignant tragedy the most performed and the most popular opera in the world. la Bohème has been the best first opera, the best date opera, and, for many the best opera. The passion, beauty, and fragility of young love come vividly to life in Puccini’s masterpiece that has enchanted generations of opera-lovers. This is an opera to be seen again and again! In Italian with English Surtitles above the stage.

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