On the Stage
At the Mahalia Jackson Theater
Friday, April 4, 2025
6:30 PM Nuts and Bolts Lecture
7:30 PM Performance
Sunday, April 6, 2025
1:30 PM Nuts and Bolts Lecture
2:30 PM Performance
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Elixir of Love
Gaetano Donizetti, Composer
Felice Romani, Librettist
Immerse yourself in a world of romance in a bustling Western town, as Nemorino, a hopelessly in love farmer, sets out to win the heart of the beautiful and wealthy Adina. Desperate for the hand of his true love, Nemorino turns to a mysterious elixir that takes him on a journey of hilarious antics, mischievous scheme, and intense anticipation.
Don your cowboy hats and enjoy an evening of sparkling melodies and the infectious energy of Elixir of Love, opera’s most heartwarming comedy!
Featuring:
Lindsey Reynolds, Adina
Matthew Swensen, Nemorino
Ashraf Sewailam, Dulcamara
Johnathan McCullough, Belcore
Nicole Heinen, Gianetta
Nicholas Fox, conductor
Ned Canty, stage director
Musical accompaniment provided by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
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Elixir of Love, Student Night Out
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 – 7:00 pm
This open dress rehearsal is free to groups of students and school chaperones. Registered students have the chance to experience the entire New Orleans Opera Season!
Meet The Artists.
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Lindsey Reynolds
Adina
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Matthew Swensen
Nemorino
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Ashraf Sewailam
Dulcamara
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Johnathan McCullough
Belcore
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Nicole Heinen
Gianetta
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Nicolas Fox
Conductor
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Ned Canty
Stage Director
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Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
In the Community
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ALLONS
Description of ALLONS with link to more
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Community Converstation
Community Conversations takes a thematic topic from the season’s operas that impact our communities today. Let’s Talk!
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Opera on Tap
March 26, 2025 @ The Domino
March 19, 2025 @ Abita Brew Pub
New Orleans Opera’s popular free concert series “Opera on Tap” returns in 2024-2025!