La traviata

Music by Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave
Premiered March 6, 1853, La Fenice, Venice, Italy

La traviata opens Opera Colorado’s 2025-26 Season, inviting audiences to discover why it remains one of the most celebrated operas of all time. When Violetta, a beloved courtesan, experiences love for the first time, society’s expectations and her own failing health threaten to destroy her chance at happiness. Set against the backdrop of glamorous 1850s Paris, La traviata is filled with unforgettable melodies, including the rousing “Drinking Song” and the sorrowful “Addio, del passato.” Don’t miss this poignant tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption, brought to life with Verdi’s exquisite music. Get the long and short of the plot and learn about the characters in our blog post.

November 1, 4, 7, 9 | 2025

The Ellie Caulkins Opera House at Denver Performing Arts Complex
Performed in Italian, with English and Spanish subtitles at every seat.

Estimated Length: 3 hours

*Join us one hour prior to each performance at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House for a free and insightful pre-performance lecture.

FOOD DRIVE

At all performances of La traviata, we will be hosting a Food Drive to help Food Bank of the Rockies! Learn more here.

Cast

Violetta: Sara Gartland
Alfredo Germont: Ben Reisinger
Giorgio Germont: Weston Hurt
Flora Bervoix: Jordan McCready
Baron Douphol: Mason O’Brien
Marquis d’Obigny: Kevin Spooner
Gastone de Letorières: Daniel Miller
Annina: Bridget Ravenscraft
Doctor Grenvil: Oliver Poveda Zavala
Giuseppe: Luke Thatcher
A Messenger: James Rootring
Flora’s servant: Puting Liu

Creative Team

Conductor: Ari Pelto
Chorus Director: Sahar Nouri
Stage Director: Marco Nisticò
Choreographer: Rachael Harding
Répétiteur: Lindsay Woodward
Lighting Designer: Joe Beumer
Wig & Makeup Designer: Ronell Oliveri