La bohème at Union Avenue Opera

Union Avenue Opera presents Puccinis La bohmeFour Performances: July 26, 27, August 2, 3 at 8:00 p.m.Presented in Italian with English supertitlesJoin the Bohemian Revolution in the heart of 19th-century Paris as a group of struggling artists strive to create beautiful art, find love, and ultimately live life to the fullest in this romantic operatic blockbuster. Rodolfo and his friends scrape by using their wit and charm to escape lifes harsher consequences until a chance encounter one winter night when Mimi asks Rodolfo to light her candle, changing everything and sending the pair into a deep, passionate whirlwind. At the same time, Marcello cant resist the flirtatious charms of the feisty Musetta. Follow the triumphs and toils of this band of struggling young artists as they search for love, life, and laughter against impossible odds. For over 100 years, La bohme, Puccinis most celebrated opera, has moved audiences to laughter and tears with its irresistible music and timeless tale. Ukrainian born soprano, Yulia Lysenko makes her UAO debut in the role of the ill-fated Mimi alongside Cree Carrico as Musetta in La bohme. Jesse Donner returns following his triumphant UAO debut as Ismaele in Verdis Nabucco last summer. Andrew Wannigman (Jigger, Carousel), Nicholas Ward(Pish-Tush, The Mikado) and Scott Levin (Pooh-Bah, The Mikado) also return to UAO as Marcello, Schaunard, and Alcindoro respectively while Isaiah Musik-Ayala makes his UAO debut as Colline. Elizabeth Hastings (Cenerentola 11) returns to conduct the 16 chorus and 8 childrens chorus members while St. Louis Mark Freiman (Nabucco) directs.To purchase tickets, visit our website or call the box office at (314) 361-2881. General admission adult tickets: $35, Reserved adult tickets: $45.