Opera Festival of Chicago presents a star-studded cast in Giacomo Puccini’s hit opera based on Abbé Prévost’s novel. Premiered in 1893, “Manon Lescaut” is the tragic tale revolves around Manon’s struggle between love and luxury.
Featuring:
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Maria Natale (June 27 & 30) | Manon Lescaut
- Jessica Sandidge (June 29) | Manon Lescaut
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Eric Dubin | Lescaut
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Matthew White (June 27 & 30) | Chevalier Renato des Grieux
- Benjamin Werley (June 29) | Chevalier Renato des Grieux
- Anthony Reed | Geronte di Ravoir
- Reuben Lillie | Edmondo
- David Greene | Dance Master/Lamplighter
- Aurelien Mangwa | Sergeant at Arms
- Chris Filipowicz | Innkeeper (Oste)
- Kevin Wheatle | Naval Captain
- Floriana Bivona | Wig Maker
- Lauryn Nelson | Solo Madrigal Singer
- Gisella Milla, Elise Hurwitz, Vera Schmitz, Carmen Vizin | Quartet madrigal singers
Also featuring the Opera Festival of Chicago Orchestra & Chorus.
Floriana Bivona-Lockner
Born in Naples, Italy, Floriana’s first paying job as a teenager was as a singer of jingles for TV ads. She started taking voice lessons after moving to Chicago. As a regular member of Kathy Cowan’s Women’s Choir, she has performed on many stages throughout the city, but her proudest musical achievement remains her translation of the liner notes for the Anna Russell Album?, which married her love of languages and her love of music, as well as her enjoyment in making fun of Wagner. Happy to return to the…
