Bloody revenge erupts in the House of Atreus

Tormented by the death of her father at the hands of her mother, Elektra has only one thing in mind—revenge. When her brother Orest returns seething with vengeance, the siblings stage their bloody coup.

This 90-minute edge-of-your-seat retelling of the classic Greek myth is Richard Strauss at his most riveting and famed duo Sir David McVicar and John Macfarlane at their most thrilling.

Be the first to see “fast-rising American soprano” (Opera News) Marjorie Owens take the stage in one of opera’s most iconic roles. “Operatic superstar” (USA Today) Denyce Graves returns to The Dallas Opera in a role debut you have to see to believe, and Angela Meade continues to be “the most talked about soprano of her generation.” (Opera News)

Production owned by Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Lyric Opera gratefully acknowledges the support of the Irma Parker German Opera Endowed Chair.

Director, Sir David McVicar
Set and Costume Designer, John Macfarlane
Lighting, Jennifer Tipton

High drama, high stakes, high notes

A bold and passionate opera singer, Tosca fights to save the life of her beloved even if it means sacrificing herself—or whoever gets in her way. This grand production of power, desperation, and betrayal is brought to life by The Dallas Opera Orchestra and Chorus, featuring some of the most electrifying voices in opera today. The music is just as beautiful and the tragedy as heartbreaking as the day it premiered. Come see what makes Tosca an enthralling masterpiece that keeps opera lovers coming back.

Internationally celebrated as Cavaradossi, Joseph Calleja brings his “honey-tone tenor” (The New York Times) to a long-awaited Dallas debut. Ewa Płonka lends her “impressive stage presence” (Das Opernglas) to the lovelorn Tosca. BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Gihoon Kim makes his debut as Scarpia, radiating “velvet, tender sounds.” (The Guardian)

A Co-Production of Cincinnati Opera, Detroit Opera, and l’Opera de Montreal

Directed by Jose Maria Condemi
Scenery & Costumes Designed by Robert Perdziola
Lighting Designed by Thomas C. Hase