La Bohéme Revival 1944

Opened: April 30, 1944

La Bohéme - 1944 - Broadway History , Info & More

Center Theatre
6th Avenue and 49th St. New York, NY

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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Soprano Hera Hyesang Park's New Album BREATHE Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2024


Soprano Hera Hyesang Park released new album, 'Breathe,' featuring operatic classics and contemporary works. Joined by mezzo-soprano Emily D'Angelo and the Orchestra Del Teatro Carlo Felice. Watch the new music video featuring Park freediving. Out now on Deutsche Grammophon.

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by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2023


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by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2023


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King's Head Theatre to Stage Brand New Version of Puccini's TOSCA
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