On the Stage

At the Mahalia Jackson Theater

Friday, April 4, 2025

6:30 PM Nuts and Bolts Lecture
7:30 PM Performance

Sunday, April 6, 2025

1:30 PM Nuts and Bolts Lecture
2:30 PM Performance

The holiday gift that keeps on giving! Your $200 Ascent Subscription purchase includes one VIP ticket to our 12pm performance of The Cook-Off on Dec. 8, 2024 (11am pre-show brunch included) and one “Ascent” ticket to The Elixir of Love on April 4^th or 6th.

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Elixir of Love

Gaetano Donizetti, Composer
Felice Romani, Librettist

Immerse yourself in a world of romance in a bustling Western town, as Nemorino, a hopelessly in love farmer, sets out to win the heart of the beautiful and wealthy Adina. Desperate for the hand of his true love, Nemorino turns to a mysterious elixir that takes him on a journey of hilarious antics, mischievous scheme, and intense anticipation.

Don your cowboy hats and enjoy an evening of sparkling melodies and the infectious energy of Elixir of Love, opera’s most heartwarming comedy!

Single Tickets Available Now

Featuring:

Lindsey Reynolds, Adina
Matthew Swensen, Nemorino
Ashraf Sewailam, Dulcamara
Johnathan McCullough, Belcore
Nicole Heinen, Gianetta
Nicholas Fox, conductor
Ned Canty, stage director

Musical accompaniment provided by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

Elixir of Love, Student Night Out

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 – 7:00 pm

This open dress rehearsal is free to groups of students and school chaperones. Registered students have the chance to experience the entire New Orleans Opera Season!

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