Elixir of Love

Elixir of Love

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

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!

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!

Meet The Artists.

Matthew Swensen

Nemorino

Ashraf Sewailam

Dulcamara

Johnathan McCullough

Belcore

Nicolas Fox

Conductor

Ned Canty

Stage Director

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

In the Community

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Community Converstation

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Opera on Tap

March 26, 2025 @ The Domino
March 19, 2025 @ Abita Brew Pub

New Orleans Opera’s popular free concert series “Opera on Tap” returns in 2024-2025! 

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November 8 & 10

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