Opera under the Stars

In appreciation for five decades of generous community support, Minnesota Opera presents three free outdoor concert performances of Puccini’s La bohème as an encore to its 50th anniversary season. Bring a picnic, family and friends and enjoy a relaxed summer night to remember.

Sung in Italian with English translations available on our mobile site. Approximate run time is two hours with a brief intermission.

Access our mobile site at mnop.co/operafan.

Synopsis

In a ruse to distract Alcindoro, she pretends her shoe hurts and sends him off to the cobbler. Once reunited with Marcello, Musetta and the other Bohemians escape the café amidst a military band, assuring the waiter that Alcindoro will pick up the tab when he returns ...

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Cast & Crew

Read more about the performers on the stage and people behind the scenes.

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Digital Program

Designed specifically for iPads and mobile devices, the digital program for Opera under the Stars will tell you everything you need to know about La bohème.

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Maps, Parking, Food and Drink

We're performing La bohème in three locations around Minnesota! Be sure you know where to go and where to park.

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Weather Policy

The weather is always a consideration, and one that we can never predict. Minnesota Opera’s weather policy for these concerts is as follows:

If there is a chance of inclement weather, Minnesota Opera’s president will be in conversation with production techs, performers and venue contacts the day of the event, and make a decision to continue or cancel. Since the weather can change rapidly, a final decision will be made as close to show time as possible. Off and on drizzles may not necessarily cancel the show, but there is no cover for the audience. If heavy rain is forecast, the concert at Harriet Island may be moved to the Pavilion and the concert at Shattuck-St. Mary’s may be moved to the gymnasium. There are no rain dates for any of the concerts.

If a concert is to be moved indoors or canceled, we will post a message on this page by 2pm on the day of the concert and on our social media channels, as well as leave a message on our Ticket Office phone number (612-333-6669), and we will notify local media of the change.

Storm shelters

Public storm shelter spaces vary by location:

Harriet Island – There is sheltered area in the Clarence W. Wigington Pavilion, but space is limited.
Lake Harriet – There is no shelter at the Lake Harriet Bandshell other than the stage itself.
Shattuck-St. Mary’s School – In case of severe weather, concert-goers will be directed to safe ground floor and underground locations on campus.

Performances

Fri. 6/14/13 at 7:00pm
Harriet Island Target Stage
St. Paul, MN

Sat. 6/15/13 at 7:30pm
Lake Harriet Bandshell
Minneapolis, MN

Sun. 6/16/13 at 7:00pm
Shattuck-St. Mary's
Faribault, MN

All performances are free and open to the public.

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