*photo credit: Kenneth Alexis – Schicchi

“Where there’s a will, there’s a way!!” This old adage will play out on the stage of Regina Opera as Regina Opera presents Puccini’s comedy Gianni Schicchi on February 29, March 1, 7 and 8, 2020, presented with English supertitles. Paired with this one-act masterpiece is Regina Opera’s “Golden Jubilee Concert” a one-hour program of opera excerpts by Verdi.

Gianni Schicchi tells the tale of the family of old Buoso Donati who learn that the dead man’s will left his wealth to the Church, and little to them. The relatives seek to “sweeten” the will with the help of Gianni Schicchi, a clever local resident.

The opera and concert will be accompanied by 35-piece orchestra. The opera, staged by Linda Lehr, will be conducted by Elizabeth Hastings; the concert will be conducted by Gregory Ortega.

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council. Major support is provided by New York City Council Members Carlos Menchaca and Justin Brannan.

Two fully-staged operatic productions – “Gianni Schicchi + Golden Jubilee Concert” and “Turandot” – with full orchestra are made possible with public funds from the Decentralization Program of the New York State Council on the Arts, administered in Kings County by Brooklyn Arts Council.

Suitable for all ages.

**Please Note: Sales for weekend shows will close on Friday at 4pm. Please be sure to purchase tickets for Saturday and Sunday shows the Friday before at 4pm, after that tickets will no longer be available for purchase.**

Visit www.reginaopera.org/schicchi.htm for more info!