Lyric Opera 2022-2023 Issue 7 - Carmen

J’Nai Bridges returns in one of her signature roles. Carmen is irresistible from the rst note of the electrifying prelude right to the end of the devastating nale. The immortal tale of the restless, free-spirited heroine and Don José, the soldier who’s drawn to her in a truly “fatal attraction,” Carmen has long been one of the world’s favorite operas. It returns this season in the company’s vividly colorful, powerfully dramatic production with dynamic Ryan Opera Center alumna J’Nai Bridges, who is now enjoying a dazzling career internationally, in the title role. Partnering with her is Charles Castronovo, one of the world’s most acclaimed tenors. You’ll be drawn to the drama like moth to ame as this alluring opera brings you along to its edge-of-your-seat ending. Cory Weaver/San Francisco Opera