Utah OperaVerdi’s La Traviata

Utah Opera Presents
Verdi’s La Traviata

DATES and TIMES:
May 9, 2026 (7:30PM), 11 (7PM), 13 (7PM), 15 (7:30PM), 17 (2PM)

VENUE:
Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre
50 West 200 South
Salt Lake City, UT. 84101

SYNOPSIS:
Robert Tweten, conductor
Garnett Bruce, stage director
Austin McWilliams, chorus director & assistant conductor

Lydia Grindatto, Violetta Valéry
Christopher Oglesby, Alfredo Germont
Weston Hurt, Giorgio Germont
Aaron McKone, Gastone
Rodney Sharp II, Marcquis d’Obigny
Julia Holoman, Flora Bervoix
Utah Opera Chorus
Utah Symphony

Peter Dean Beck, set designer
Susan Memmott Allred, costume designer
James Sale, lighting designer
Daniel Charon, choreographer

It’s a timeless tale of love, sacrifice, and heartbreak. Verdi’s La traviata takes you deep into the world of Violetta, a glamorous Parisian courtesan who falls for the charming Alfredo. Their passionate romance is tragically challenged by social expectations and personal sacrifice, proving that not all love stories have a happy ending—but they’re unforgettable stories all the same.

With some of Verdi’s most beautiful and iconic music (including the famous “Sempre libera” and “Brindisi”), La traviata has everything opera lovers crave—fiery emotions, gorgeous arias, and a plot that pulls at your heartstrings.

Sung in Italian with English supertitles.

Content Advisory: Romantic elements and mature themes.

Season Ticket Packages On Sale: March 26, 2025
Design-A-Series & Group Tickets On Sale: May 28, 2025
Single-Performance Tickets On-Sale: August 1, 2025

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

ACCESSIBILITY: We are committed to making our performances and venues accessible to all of our patrons. More information can be found at https://utahopera.org/plan-your-visit/capitol-theatre-accessibility/.

GENERAL AGE GUIDELINE: Individuals age five and older are welcome at this performance. Parents should ensure their children are able to sit quietly through the performance without disturbing others around them. No babes in arms will be admitted.

LATE SEATING POLICY: Late seating will be at an appropriate break in the concert, to be determined at a later date, or at intermission. More information on our late and re-entry policies is available at utahopera.org.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:
Opera Talks – One hour before each performance, ticket holders are invited to join Utah Opera’s Principal Coach to learn more about the production at a free talk in the Capitol Room of the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre.

Learn Before You Go – Read about the history, music, storyline, and more at https://utahopera.org/plan-your-visit/elevate-your-experience/verdis-la-traviata/.

Post Opera Q&A – Join Utah Opera’s Artistic Director to discuss Utah Opera’s production of the opera following each performance in the Capitol Room.

Artists and programs are subject to change. No refunds.