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Boheme Out of The Box

Free Performances

Bohème Out of the Box

Overview

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San Francisco Opera is taking opera out of the Opera House for Bohème Out of the Box. These free, live performances of an abridged version of Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème, featuring powerful emotions and soaring arias, will travel to outdoor locations throughout the Bay Area this spring. The very first opera to be presented by San Francisco Opera 101 years ago, Puccini’s popular work of love and loss among a group of bohemian artists will be performed in an intimate one-hour version on a converted shipping-container-turned-mobile opera stage. 

Directed by Jose Maria Condemi, Bohème Out of the Box, sung in Italian and featuring English narration, will be performed by guest artists and San Francisco Opera’s Adler Fellows with piano accompaniment. Guests will be able to read live English translations on their smartphones.

Families with young children are invited to participate in a free First Act Workshop 45 minutes before showtime at all performances of Bohème Out of the Box.  Explore Puccini’s La Bohème and get to know the passionate artists in the story. Bring along a favorite stuffed-animal friend and dance to “Musetta’s Waltz,” one of the most famous melodies in all of opera.

Performance dates, time, and locations are subject to change.  Register for updates, and check back for the most up-to-date information!

Locations and Dates

Please note registration does not guarantee seating location (nor admission should venue capacity be reached), as these events are free and open to all. Admission and seating/placement are available on a first come, first served basis, so we encourage you to arrive early and get a great spot!


In the event of rain, performances may be cancelled to protect the safety of the artists, crew members and patrons. Check back here and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @sfopera for the latest updates on weather delays and cancellations.

Albany
Thursday, June 27, 1pm

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Union City – Boheme Out of the Box
Saturday, June 29, 1pm

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Union City – SF Opera Out of the Box: Adler Fellows in Concert 
Saturday, June 29, 4:30pm

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Synopsis & Translations

CLICK HERE to view live English translations during the performance. 

Creative and Technical Team

Costume Consultant

Cassandra Carpenter

Set Coordinator

Ryan O'Steen

Lighting Director

Justin Partier

Please note that when you attend this event, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur.
By entering the event premises, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition or reproduction.