It's set in early 18th Century France—and Louisiana. Puccini felt that he could bring true Italian passion to the tale, and indeed he did. Though it’s an early work, it contains much of the rich, ...

If Puccini knew one thing, it’s that nobody got rich by underestimating the public appetite for sex and seediness. In order to make his mark on the operatic world he took the bold decision to ...

Kristine Opolais in Act 2 of ‘Manon Lescaut’ (all photos by Ken Howard, courtesy Metropolitan Opera) (click to enlarge) The Met’s new production of Puccini’s Manon Lescaut, directed by Richard Eyre, ...

The past is a deadly weapon.

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. On November 24, 2019, San Francisco Opera presented Giacomo Puccini's third opera, ...

First impressions are important, but they shouldn't lead to snap judgment. It is usually wiser to stop and think, but in the world of opera – especially Puccini – lovers tend to fall in love at first ...

When Jonathan Kent’s production of Manon Lescaut first appeared in 2014, the performances of Kristīne Opolais and Jonas Kaufmann in the lead roles were universally praised, but opinion was more ...