Carmen at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

She was a force of nature. He got swept up.Free, rebellious, and beautiful, Carmen is the most desired woman in town. Every man wants her, and every woman envies her. Sparks fly when Carmen meets the young soldier Don Jos, and they quickly begin a passionate affair. Jos is ready to sacrifice everything for Carmen: his reputation, his career, even his family. But when Carmen leaves Jos for the handsome bullfighter Escamillo, a tangled web of lust, obsession, and jealousy play out to fatal effect.All performances are sung in English with projected supertitles.Are you a Young Friend under 45? Buy a ticket for our Young Friends Night and enjoy an all-inclusive social experience complete with pre-show dinner buffet, open bar, and the opera.Fully enjoy the Opera Theatre experience with preshow picnics and post-show cocktails in the Mesker Festival Gardens.*Audio Description Services provided on May 27, June 4 & 12.*ASL services provided on May 27.

Authors

• AnnMarie Milazzo
• Everett Quinton
• Georges Bizet
• Henry Hamilton
• John Ewbank
• Prosper Merimee
• Sarah Miles