What: On May 17 and May 18, Houston Grand Opera presents free performances of Puccini’s enchanting La bohème, which tells the dramatic, heartbreaking story of a group of young, Parisian artists living life to the fullest during the bohemian revolution in the Latin Quarter of Paris. This beloved production, to be held at Miller Outdoor Theatre, features current and former artists from the HGO Studio, the company’s prestigious young artist training program. With soaring music that many audience members will recognize, this famous tale is not to be missed. La bohème is considered appropriate for all ages.
Who: Katherine M. Carter directs the outdoor performances, with HGO’s Richard Bado as conductor. Cast members featured in La bohème include Nardus Williams as Mimì, Yongzhao Yu as Rodolfo, Thomas Glass as Marcello, Yelena Dyachek as Musetta, Daniel Noyola as Colline, and Geoffrey Hahn as Schaunard.
When: May 17 at 8 p.m.
May 18 at 8 p.m.
Where: Miller Outdoor Theatre, Hermann Park, 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, 77030
Other: La bohème will be sung in Italian with projected English translations.
Tariff: Free tickets are available for the covered seating area (four per person over age 16 while they last) at the Miller Outdoor Theatre box office the day of the performance between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. If tickets remain at 1 p.m., the box office will re-open one hour before show time to distribute the remaining tickets. As always, there is open seating on the hill. The shows goes on rain or shine.
For information: https://www.milleroutdoortheatre.com/performance/la-boheme/.
Photo caption: Houston Grand Opera presents La bohème featuring HGO Studio Artists at Miller Outdoor Theatre May 17 and May 18 at 8 p.m. All photos by Lynn Lane.
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Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is one of the largest, most innovative, and most highly acclaimed opera companies in the United States. HGO is the only American finalist for Opera Company of the Year in the 2019 International Opera Awards. In fulfilling its mission to advance the operatic art to serve an ever-evolving audience, HGO has led the field in commissioning new works (66 world premieres to date) and in training and nurturing promising young artists and administrators. The company contributes to the cultural enrichment of Houston and the nation through a diverse and innovative program of performances, community events, and education projects that reaches the widest possible public. HGO’s pioneering community engagement initiative, HGOco, has served as a model for other arts organizations.
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Houstonians to experience superlative opera through discounted single tickets and subscriptions, subsidized student performances, and free productions. HGO has toured extensively and has won a Tony, two Grammy awards, and three Emmy awards. It is the only opera company to win all three honors.