In a world where a beautiful princess casually dispenses cruelty and death to would-be suitors, one man dares to risk everything in his quest for her love. Giacomo Puccini's final masterpiece transports us to the splendor of ancient Beijing, and features one of the best-known arias in all of opera - the stirring anthem, Nessun Dorma.
- Venue: Lesher Center for the Arts, Hofmann Theater
- Date: Sat July 11, 2009 8:00pm
- City: Walnut Creek
- Price Range: $39 to $100
- Tickets: 925-943-SHOW (7469)
Tue July 14, 2009 8:00pm
Lesher Center for the Arts, Hofmann Theater
Fri July 17, 2009 8:00pm
Lesher Center for the Arts, Hofmann Theater
Sun July 19, 2009 2:00pm
Lesher Center for the Arts, Hofmann Theater
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Program
Puccini
Turandot
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