Bizet’s Carmen

Bizet’s Carmen at the Schuster Center, Dayton OH

A tempestuous heart. A fatal attraction. Seductive music.

This is Bizet’s iconic Carmen—the story of a fiery woman who dances to her own rhythm, a soldier consumed by her captivating spirit, and the jealousy that propels them toward tragedy. Featuring some of opera’s most passionate melodies, from the “Habanera” to the “Toreador Song,” Carmen explodes with energy.

We’ve assembled an all-female team to lead this story: Chelsea Gallo, a rising star within the conducting world, Irene Rodriguez, an award-winning Flamenco dancer and choreographer, and Dayton Opera’s Artistic Director Kathleen Clawson as stage director. Partnering with the Dayton Ballet and the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, they promise to bring an authentic and vibrant interpretation to the stage.

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The Schuster Center

Bizet’s Carmen is taking place at The Schuster Center, which is located at 1 W 2nd St in Dayton. The Schuster Center - Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center - providing a world-class facility for the best in local, national and international performing artists. Can accommodate up to 2,300 for meetings or 500 banquets.

Dayton Opera.

Dayton Opera - Dayton Opera performs in the accoustically-perfect Mead Theatre located in the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Center.

Dayton Performing Arts Alliance.

Dayton Performing Arts Alliance - The Philharmonic, Ballet, and Opera create art that celebrates life in the Dayton community.