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Wow, what a woman!

Don Jose’s life was just fine – nice girlfriend, stable career – until he arrested Carmen, stunningly beautiful and terrifying all at once. There aren’t many women who will make you throw it all away, but Carmen’s motto is “live free and die free” – and she proves it.

“If I love you, beware,” (from the Habanera), indeed.

All shows at the Benedum Center

Sung in French with English translations projected above the stage

Estimated performance time: 3 hours and 5 minutes, including two intermissions