Event poster for Bizet's Carmen, taking place October 24 to 26, with decorative typography.

THE FIERY CLASSIC RETURNS

Living life on her own terms in sultry Seville, the drama starts when Carmen catches the eye of the soldier, Don José, and desire quickly turns into obsession. Add in the swagger of star bullfighter Escamillo, a touch of jealousy, and one of the most iconic scores in opera history.

As irresistible as its heroine, Bizet’s Carmen is a masterpiece of operatic drama and unforgettable music—including the iconic Habanera and Toreador Song. Join us at the Tennessee Theatre for this classic tale of passion, freedom, and fatal consequences.

Sung in French with projected English Translations.

Go Behind the Music with the Conductor and Director >>>
Read the review from Inside of Knoxville >>>
Listen to the cast on WUOT >>>

Tickets start at just $35.
Special tickets are available for grade school students—check out Penny4Arts here.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24
7:30 PM

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26
2:30 PM

TICKETS SOLD OUT 
This project is being supported in whole or in part by federal award number 21.027 awarded to Knox County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Arts & Culture Alliance.
This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRP5534 awarded to the State of Tennessee by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

DISCOVER THE HISTORY

Step further into Bizet’s world during our pre-show talk at the East Tennessee Historical Society, located across from the Tennessee Theatre.


SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26
1:30 PM

Pre-show talks begin 1 hour before the show and run for 40 minutes.

MEET THE CAST

Portrait of a woman with short brown hair, red glasses, wearing a black turtleneck and blazer, against a dark background.

Noam Aviel

Conductor

A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, fair skin, and wearing a beige sweater, red lipstick, a necklace with a cat pendant, and minimal makeup, standing against a plain gray background.

Keturah Stickann

Director

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Renée Tatum

Carmen

Close-up portrait of a smiling man with light skin, short blonde hair, and blue eyes, wearing a dark shirt and a maroon blazer, against a light background.

Ben Gulley

Don José

A man with a bald head, glasses, a beard, and earring, wearing a maroon suit, white shirt, and black tie, looking at the camera against a beige background.

Jonathan Patton

Escamillo

A woman with long, dark, wavy hair wearing a gray lace dress and pearl earrings, looking confidently at the camera against a dark background.

Karen Chia-ling Ho

Micaëla

A woman with shoulder-length dark brown hair and bangs, smiling, wearing a black dress with purple and yellow floral pattern, against a neutral background.

Lauren Boozer

Frasquita

A woman with long, curly brown hair wearing a purple leopard print top and black earrings, smiling against a dark green background.

Hannah Shea

Mercédès

A young man with long, curly hair, wearing a dark suit jacket and a white shirt, smiling confidently and looking at the camera, against a neutral gray background.

JJ Robinson

Zuniga

A man with a beard and short dark hair smiling, wearing a burnt orange shirt over a black t-shirt, against a dark background.

John Overholt

Le Remendado

A smiling man with long dreadlocks, wearing glasses, a white shirt, a gray vest, and a plaid tie, standing in a stage with blue lighting.

Maurice Hendricks

Moralès

A young man with short brown hair, blue eyes, and a light beard wearing a dark blue suit and white shirt, posing in front of a dark wooden background.

Joel Brown

Dancaïre

VIEW THE DIGITAL PROGRAM

HELPFUL INFO

Directions to the Tennessee Theatre can be found here. For the easiest access to the theatre, we recommend using the State Street Parking Garage.

Questions about what to expect when attending the opera? Check out our FAQ’s here!

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