Organization

Costume designer

Robert Perdziola

Singer

Mezzo-soprano

J'Nai Bridges

Carmen

Tenor

Charles Castronovo

Don José

Soprano

Golda Schultz

Michaela

Baritone

Andrii Kymach

Escamillo

Conductor

Henrik Nánási

Stage director

Marie Lambert-Le Bihan

Set designer

Robin Don

Chorus master

Michael Black

Ryan Capozzo

Remendado

Denis Vélez

Frasquita

Katherine DeYoung

Mercedes

Laureano Quant

Dancaire

Bass

Wm Clay Thompson

Zuniga

Ian Rucker

Morales

Choreographer

Stephanie Martin

Lighting designer

Chris Maravich

Spoken

Alejandro Luévanos

Lillas Pastia

Assistant choreographer

Noelle Kayser

Josephine Lee

Ballet Mistress

August Tye Pauley

Lyric Opera of Chicago

Others

Ryan Opera Center Ensemble

French

Chicago

United States

Lyric Opera House

Carmen Bizet

Public

English

Approved

Carmen is irresistible from the first note of the electrifying prelude right to the end of the devastating finale. The immortal tale of the restless, free-spirited heroine and Don José, the soldier who's drawn to her in a truly "fatal attraction," Carmen has long been one of the world's favorite operas. It returns this season in the company's vividly colorful, powerfully dramatic production with dynamic Ryan Opera Center alumna J'Nai Bridges, who is now enjoying a dazzling career internationally, in the title role. Partnering with her is Charles Castronovo, one of the world's most acclaimed tenors. You'll be drawn to the drama like moth to flame as this alluring opera brings you along to its edge-of-your-seat ending.

Performance credits (Cast & Crew )

Cast

Crew