Turandot at Broward Center for the Performing Arts / Au-Rene Theater

Get ready for an opera of high-stakes drama, breathtaking spectacle, and one of the most legendary scores ever composed. Puccini’s final masterpiece, Turandot, comes to life in a production that honors the grandeur of its 1926 La Scala premiere while pushing boundaries with stunning visual technology. Seamlessly blending innovation with tradition, this epic tale is more immersive and electrifying than ever. At the heart of the story is the cold and enigmatic Princess Turandot, who tests her suitors with three impossible riddles—failure means death. But when the fearless Prince Calaf succeeds, the real challenge begins—not of intellect, but of love. Will he melt Turandot’s icy heart, or will fate take yet another victim?

From the electrifying power of “Nessun dorma” to sweeping orchestral landscapes, Puccini’s score pulses with passion, intensity, and grandeur. This production takes Turandot to new heights, merging opulent costumes and lavish sets with cutting-edge stagecraft to transport audiences into a world of mystery, romance, and spectacle. With a chorus that shakes the stage and a breathtaking design that immerses you in the story, this is Turandot as you’ve never experienced it before—bold, exhilarating, and utterly mesmerizing.