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PLEASE NOTE: The Benedum Center’s lobby elevator will be under renovation from June 23 to November 2. During this time, accessible seating and two accessible restrooms will be available on the Orchestra Level only. All other floors will require stair access.

Music by Giacomo Puccini
Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa • OCTOBER 18, 21, 24, 26, 2025

When a candle flickers, love sparks.

Set against the backdrop of bohemian Paris, La Bohème follows four impoverished artists surviving with little more than friendship, passion, and their love for art.

When Roldolfo, a poet, and Mimì, a young seamstress, meet, the two are drawn into a tumultuous and passionate affair with a love that can only be broken by death.
La Bohème will make you laugh, and bring you to tears, with its timeless story and captivating music.

Emotional and dramatic, it’s no wonder Puccini’s most celebrated opera has transcended the genre, inspiring both a ballet and the Broadway hit musical RENT.

Antony Walker conducts; Kristine McIntyre directs.


These performances are sponsored in part by generous gifts from The Gailliot Fund and Drs. Athan and Lydia Georgiades.

Pittsburgh Opera is excited to offer free child care at our Sunday matinee performance. This option can be added on in your cart when you select the Sunday performance.