Zorro at Opera San José
Dates: 4/19/2025 - 5/4/2025
📍 Theatre: Opera San José
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Opera San José concludes its 41st season with the Northern California premiere of Héctor Armienta’s Zorro, directed by David Radamés Toro. Set in the early 1800s in El Pueblo de Los Ángeles, the opera tells the story of Diego de la Vega, played by tenor Xavier Prado, who becomes the masked hero Zorro to defend the oppressed under the corrupt rule of General Moncada, portrayed by baritone Eugene Brancoveanu. The production features vibrant musical influences of mariachi and flamenco, and showcases a talented cast, including soprano Maria Brea as Ana Maria Soza and mezzo-soprano Melisa Bonetti Luna as Carlota de Obragón.
Cast and Creative Team for Zorro at Opera San José
Cast
Jesús Vicente Murillo
Sergeant Jose Maria Gomez
Deborah Martínez Rosengaus
Toypurina
Arianna Rodriguez
Luisa
Melisa Bonetti Luna
Carlota de Obragón
Eugene Brancoveanu
Octavio Rivera y Moncada
Maria Brea
Ana Maria Soza
Xavier Prado
Diego de la Vega/Zorro
Caleb Alexander
Ensemble
Danielle Imai
Ensemble
Ru Huang
Ensemble
Carter Dougherty
Ensemble
Charles Calotta
Ensemble
Leonardo Capistrano
Ensemble
Rebecca Bradley
Ensemble
Lauren Biglow
Ensemble
Michael Jesse Kuo
Ensemble
Nina Mutalifu
Ensemble
Fallon Nunes
Ensemble
Jessica Gonzalez-Rodriguez
Ensemble
Brendan Graham Stone
Ensemble
Steve Valenzuela
Ensemble
Nicolas Vasquez-Gerst
Ensemble
Brennah Kemmerly
Ensemble
Creative Team
Christina Martin
Hair and Makeup Designer
Jorge Parodi
Conductor
David Radamés Toro
Director
Héctor Armienta
Composer
Liliana Duque Piñeiro
Scenic Designer
Tlaloc Lopez-Watermann
Lighting Designer
Ulises Alcala
Costume Designer
Michelle Cuizon
Assistant Director
Rodrigo Gonzalez-Jacob
Assistant Conductor and Chorus Master
Dave Maier
Fight Choreographer
News About Zorro at Opera San José
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July 28, 2026 Opera San José’s 43rd season will open with Mozart’s operatic masterpiece, Don Giovanni. A vivid retelling of the Don Juan legend, this “dramma giocosa” blends dark comedy and tragedy.
Opera San José Loses $25K In NEA Grant Funding
May 07, 2025 The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced on Friday, May 2, that the NEA is updating its grantmaking policy priorities to focus funding on projects “that reflect the nation's rich artistic heritage and creativity” as prioritized by President Donald Trump.
Opera San José to Bring Free Concerts and Story Book Readings to the San José Community
March 28, 2025 Opera San José is bringing free concerts and story book readings to the San José community with Zorro Storytime, coming to local libraries. Learn how to attend.
Photos: Opera San José Closes Season With ZORRO
March 27, 2025 Opera San José will conclude its 41st season with the Northern California premiere of Héctor Armienta’s Zorro. Get a first look at the production's stars in costume!
South First Friday to Include Mariachi, Art, and ZORRO Preview From Opera San José
March 20, 2025 Opera San José is inviting audiences to the historic California Theatre for a free, electrifying evening of music, art, and interactive experiences as part of the Downtown San Jose SoFA District’s South First Friday art walk. Learn more.
Opera San José Performs at the Historic Filoli Estate in March
February 28, 2025 Filoli's historic Woodside estate, which unveiled its beautifully restored ballroom in September 2024, will welcome Opera San José for its Ballroom Performance Series with public concerts.
Opera San José Closes Season With Swashbuckling Suspense In ZORRO
February 19, 2025 Opera San José will conclude its 41st season with the Northern California premiere of Héctor Armienta's Zorro. Latino stage director David Radamés Toro will make his OSJ debut.
Opera San José Reveals 24-25 Season Artists-in-Residence
July 17, 2024 Opera San José General Director/CEO Shawna Lucey has revealed the opera company’s 2024-25 Artists-in-Residence, a cohort of accomplished opera talents who will be featured in this season’s four California Theatre mainstage productions.
Opera San José Unveils 24-25 Season Featuring a Local Premiere & More
March 13, 2024 Opera San José has revealed the programming for the company’s 41st season. See the productions and learn how to purchase tickets.About the Theatre
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What shows have played recently at Opera San José?
La Dolce Vita Gala (02/21/26-02/21/26)
Ballroom Performance Series (03/11/25-03/13/25)
Bluebeard's Castle (02/15/25-03/02/25)
Opera San José presents Bluebeard’s Castle (02/15/25-03/02/25)
La Bohème (11/16/24-12/01/24)
The Magic Flute (09/06/24-09/29/24)
Opera San José presents “Rigoletto” (02/17/24-03/03/24)
Alma Deutscher's "Cinderella" (11/12/22-11/27/22)
Ballroom Performance Series (03/11/25-03/13/25)
Bluebeard's Castle (02/15/25-03/02/25)
Opera San José presents Bluebeard’s Castle (02/15/25-03/02/25)
La Bohème (11/16/24-12/01/24)
The Magic Flute (09/06/24-09/29/24)
Opera San José presents “Rigoletto” (02/17/24-03/03/24)
Alma Deutscher's "Cinderella" (11/12/22-11/27/22)
What shows are coming up next at Opera San José?
Ballroom Performance Series (3/11/25-3/13/25)
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