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Romeo and Juliet goes French with Toledo Opera

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Shakespeare’s class tragic, romantic story of star-crossed lovers will be given an operatic treatment by the Toledo Opera (TO) in their performance of Charles Gounod’s “Romeo et Juliette”. Young lovers and old enemies will be brought to life through a 1867 French composition, featuring Juliet’s infamous waltz song, “Je veux vivre.” Conducted by the TO’s associate conductor, Sara Jobin, the TO’s season will close with the co-production with Opera Carolina and Virginia Opera.

7:30pm | Friday, April 8 & 2pm | Sunday, April 10.
$40-$70 | The Valentine Theatre | 410 Adams St.
419-255-SING | toledoopera.org 

The Toledo City Paper depends on readers like you! Become a friend today. See membership options

Shakespeare’s class tragic, romantic story of star-crossed lovers will be given an operatic treatment by the Toledo Opera (TO) in their performance of Charles Gounod’s “Romeo et Juliette”. Young lovers and old enemies will be brought to life through a 1867 French composition, featuring Juliet’s infamous waltz song, “Je veux vivre.” Conducted by the TO’s associate conductor, Sara Jobin, the TO’s season will close with the co-production with Opera Carolina and Virginia Opera.

7:30pm | Friday, April 8 & 2pm | Sunday, April 10.
$40-$70 | The Valentine Theatre | 410 Adams St.
419-255-SING | toledoopera.org 

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