Love, deception and corruption
Love, deception and corruption
Why see Los Angeles Opera - Tosca?
The heart-pounding classic
Up and coming opera star Angel Blue steps into the shoes of the tragic ingenue in this critically acclaimed production of Puccini's classic by John Caird.
An intense opera in three acts, Toscas is set in the boiling turmoil of Napoleonic Rome in 1800 just before the battle of Marengo, elevating everything from drama, battle and romance through the eyes of a desperate prima donna as she tries to save her lover. Ukrainian conductor Oksana Lyniv will lead the company, showcasing her groundbreaking talent in her company debut.
Tosca
Caught in a love triangle of epic proportions, Floria Tosca is pursued by a lascivious chief of police who covets her more than anything and will go to dangerous lengths to have her. However, she only has eyes for her rebel lover, who is trying to stave off the invading forces of Napoleon's army. However, in order to save his life, she must involve herself in the treacherous world of politics - leading to disaster for all three.
Key Information
Audience
Run Time
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Cast
Sondra Radvanovsky as Floria Tosca (Melody Moore on May 13)
Russell Thomas as Mario Cavaradossi
Ambrogio Maestri as Scarpia (April 22, 27, 30)
Greer Grimsley as Scarpia (May 2, 5, 7)
Kihun Yoon as Scarpia (May 13)
Nicholas Brownlee as Cesare Angelotti
Philip Cokorinos as Sacristan
Creative
Conducted by James Conlon (Grant Gershon on May 13)
Directed by John Caird
Scenery and Costume Design by Bunny Christie
Lighting Design by Duane Schuler
Reviews
Customer reviews
Marty Clesceri
Sondra is best Tosca Ever!