Puccini's La Bohème

Santa Cruz Opera Project presents Puccini’s La Bohème in an updated English-language adaptation set in present-day Santa Cruz. This intimate and immersive production brings audiences up close to one of opera’s most beloved stories, following a group of artists as they navigate love, friendship, and the ups and downs of creative life. Featuring a chamber orchestration for string quartet and piano, this fresh take highlights the warmth, humor, and heartbreak of Puccini’s iconic score.

General Admission tickets are $50 and include one drink ticket (beer, wine, or non-alcoholic options). You also have the option to join us for our Wednesday preview performance, offered as a pay-what-you-can event. Doors open one hour before the performance, giving you time to settle in, enjoy food and drinks, and take part in fun pre-show activities. Approximate run time is 2 hours, including a 15-minute intermission. Please note that drink tickets are not included with preview performance tickets.

Performance Schedule:

• Wednesday, June 10 – Pay-What-You-Can Preview
  Doors at 6:00 PM, Opera begins at  7:00 PM
• Friday, June 12
  Doors at 6:00 PM, Opera begins at  7:00 PM
• Saturday, June 13
  Doors at 6:00 PM, Opera begins at  7:00 PM
• Sunday, June 14
  Doors at 1:00 PM, Opera begins at 2:00 PM

One of the joys of live performance is that no two shows are ever the same—each performance is shaped by the unique energy in the room and can never be experienced in quite the same way again. Come spend an afternoon or evening living La Vie Bohème with us!