Giacomo Puccini's La Bohème, January 31 - February 2, displayed in decorative font on a black background.
Colorful illustrations of six historical figures, each labeled with their name and profession: Shawnauds, the musician; Mimi, the seamstress; Rodolfo, the poet; Collines, the philosopher; Mucetta, the singer; Marcell, the painter.

PREPARE TO BE ENCHANTED

Step onto the romantic streets of 19th-century Paris with Puccini's timeless masterpiece of operatic storytelling — La bohème.

Soaring melodies and poignant storytelling define this classic tale of romance, passion, and heartbreak amidst the bohemian lifestyle of struggling artists. Don’t miss your chance to experience the enduring power of love and art as the world’s most famous opera returns to the Tennessee Theatre.

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

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31
7:30 PM

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2
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 Puccini’s world during our pre-show talk at the East Tennessee Historical Society, located across from the Tennessee Theatre.

This free event is hosted by Daniel Berry, the former Program Director at WUOT and one of Knoxville’s most prominent voices in classical music.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31
6:30 PM

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2
1:30 PM

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

KNOXVILLE ♥ LA BOHÈME

It's the talk of the town as this classic opera returns to the Tennessee Theatre.

MEET THE CAST

A woman with long, wavy black hair, smiling and holding a pointing stick, seated against a dark background.

Michelle Rofrano

Conductor

A confident elderly man with a large gray beard, mustache, and a bald head, wearing a black textured sweater, sitting with arms crossed against a dark background.

Dean Anthony

Stage Director

A woman with blonde hair wearing a blue top, smiling, with a piano in the background.

Christy Lee

Chorus Director

A smiling man with short red hair, wearing a black shirt and a dark red blazer, against a plain light background.

Ben Gulley

Rodolfo

A woman smiling with long, wavy blonde hair, wearing a dark green top, standing indoors with a blurred background.

Rebecca Krynski Cox

Mimì

Sponsored by:
Sherri & John Murphy

Close-up of a young man with dark hair, blue eyes, and a light beard, wearing a dark suit jacket against a dark background.

Luis Alejandro Orozco

Marcello

A woman with long dark hair, red lipstick, and light green eyes, wearing pearl earrings and a ring with a large stone, poses with her chin on her hand in a light-colored floral dress.

Christine Lyons

Musetta

Close-up portrait of a man with a bald head and beard, looking directly at the camera, wearing a blue collared shirt against a dark background.

Scott Purcell

Schaunard

A smiling man with a shaved head and goatee, wearing a black shirt, standing in front of a rust-colored, textured metal background.

Kevin Short

Colline

Get early access to all of the information before the show.

Take a look inside our Show Program to learn more about the artists and the story behind La bohème.

VIEW SHOW 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!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Our sponsors help enrich Knoxville with programs like this as we continue to develop a vibrant arts community that unites people in unforgettable ways.

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