Item details

Date

Saturday, November 6, 2021 7:30PM

Location

Ellie Caulkins Opera House

Description

TOSCA

Music by Giacomo Puccini
Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa
Premiered January 14, 1900, Teatro Costanzi (Rome, Italy)

The 2021-22 Season opens with Puccini’s heart-racing drama overflowing with power struggles and vengeance. A corrupt chief of police has a cruel ultimatum for Tosca, Rome’s most-celebrated prima donna. She must submit to his lustful desires or trigger the execution of her beloved. Who will survive this web of betrayal and revenge?

This opera explores themes of violence, sexual assault, and suicide.

For access to our 2021-22 productions, purchase a season package. Single tickets for each performance will be available in summer 2021.