"Carmen" at California Theatre

Fiery flamenco joins brilliant singing to ignite Bizets iconic opera, Carmen, in a vibrant Opera San Jos production conducted by Music Director Joseph Marcheso, with reimagined stage direction by Lillian Groag and a new collaboration with the acclaimed Flamenco Society of San Jos. Dance, singing, and drama come together to tell the tale of a defiant heroine whose rebellious quest for freedom defies societal expectations and seals her tragic fate. The lauded CANTA (California Academy of Novel and Traditional Arts) childrens chorus, led by Jose Chuy Hernandez, will also take the stage. Set in 1820, Carmen will be sung in French, with English supertitles. Note to audiences: The production of this opera features depictions of violence, the sound of a gunshot, and haze. SHOW DATES:7:30pm, Saturday, February 122:00pm, Sunday, February 13 7:30pm, Thursday, February 172:00pm, Sunday, February 20 7:30pm, Friday, February 252:00pm, Sunday, February 27