CARMEN Continues At Broward Center On April 24 and 26
Carmen continues at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale on April 24 and 26.
By: A.A. Cristi Apr. 15, 2025
Carmen continues at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale on April 24 and 26.
Presented by Florida Grand Opera, this Carmen is unlike any you've seen before — a powerful new vision directed by Maria Todaro, set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War in 1937. Here, Carmen is more than a captivating woman — she is a revolutionary force. In this bold retelling, Todaro honors the strength, intelligence, and unbreakable will of women, transforming Bizet's heroine into a fearless freedom fighter.
“When Carmen talks about her freedom, it's not just about her body,” says Todaro. “Without changing a word of the text and being very respectful to the score, we are deepening the motivations of the characters by presenting them in this context.” This Carmen also commemorates the 150th anniversary of Georges Bizet's death, elevating his final and most celebrated work to new heights for a modern audience.
CAST
- Carmen – Ginger Costa-Jackson
- Don José – Rafael Davila
- Escamillo – Alexander Birch Elliott
- Micaëla – Marina Costa-Jackson
- Frasquita (April 15 only) – Miriam Costa-Jackson
This is a true family legacy: all three sisters, individually celebrated on international stages, unite for the first time in one of opera's most iconic works.
CREATIVE TEAM
- Director – Maria Todaro
- Conductor – Ramón Tebar
- Scenic Designer – Allen Charles Klein
- Costume Designer – Camilla Haith
- Lighting Designer – Robert Wierzel
- Choreographer – Rosa Mercedes
- Wig and Makeup Designer – Brittany Rappise
Together, this dynamic team creates a Carmen that is bold, cinematic, and emotionally gripping — reimagining the opera with relevance and power for today's audience.
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