New-to-Chicago production Fake Opera 3

No operatic hero is more endearing than Nemorino, who pines for the flirtatious Adina. She’s the owner of the town’s hotel, he’s a delightfully naive waiter. His only hope to win her is the “elixir” sold by the quack, Dr. Dulcamara—little does he know that it’s just Bordeaux wine! From start to finish we root for Nemorino, as Adina toys with him until she finally lets him know how she really feels. Elixir is opera’s most heartwarming comedy, filled with Donizetti’s delectable music that brings nonstop smiles.

Language: Sung in Italian with projected English titles
Running Time: 2 hours 30 minutes with 1 intermission
Location: Lyric Opera House

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+ Ryan Opera Center alumnus

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Production photos: Pittsburgh Opera/David Bachman

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