Opera Columbus will be performing La Bohème this weekend with a unique twist. The Puccini classic, which also inspired the musical Rent, is set in post-Katrina New Orleans. The new take provides insight into the influence of how crisis inspires and affects art.
Guests:
- Shelly Casto, Director of Education, Wexner Center for the Arts
- Stephanie Havey, Director, Opera Columbus Production of La Boheme
- Eric McKeever, American Baritone who plays “Marcello,” Opera Columbus Production in La Boheme
Event:
Opera Columbus will be performing La Bohème this Friday through Sunday at the Southern Theater. More information is available at: http://www.operacolumbus.org/events/series/14/Puccinis-La-Bohme-
This show originally aired on March 4, 2016 at 10 a.m.