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Opera On The Mall Photos and Late Night Snacks

September 20, 2019 by HughE Dillon Leave a comment

Opera Philadelphia’s Festival O19 kicked off with a free showing of “La bohème” at Independence Mall on Saturday September 14, 2019.

Over 4,000 people brought their picnics and blankets to Opera Philadelphia’s revival of La bohème at the Opera on the Mall on September 14, 2019 at Independence Mall.

La bohème” is regarded as one of the greatest love stories in opera. Set in 19th century Paris, it tells the story of how a chance encounter changes everything for Mimì and Rodolfo. Concertgoers began arriving as early as 4 p.m. for the 7p.m. show to get prime, front-row blanket seats near Chestnut Street where one of the screens was located.

Ashley Marie Robillard and Troy Cook stars of revival of Puccini’s La Bohème at the Opera on the Mall on September 14, 2019 at Independence Mall. Opera on the Mall: La bohème, presented by PNC Arts Alive and Knight Foundation.
David Maser, Ronnie Artigues, Allison Young, and Zoe Maser at the Opera on the Mall on September 14, 2019 at Independence Mall.
Devin Carter and Ebony Bobino at the Opera on the Mall on September 14, 2019 at Independence Mall.
Glen and Linda Fraser attend every year with their traditional picnic basket spread at the Opera on the Mall on September 14, 2019 at Independence Mall.
Frank Luzi VP of Marketing & Communications for Opera Philadelphia, captures a moment for social media at the Opera on the Mall on September 14, 2019 at Independence Mall.
Vaughn Brown and Daniel Kredensor

Festival O19 celebrates great music and storytelling with 12 days of exciting and groundbreaking performances, including an award-winning world premiere and a cabaret in South Philly ( “Late Night Snacks”, a Fringe Festival show starring the Bearded Ladies and honored guests ). O19 unites seasoned opera lovers and audiences experiencing their first shows and began Sept. 18

Tonight at the Academy of Music is the first show of Opera Philadelphia’s main stage season reviving a comedic opera that is rarely performed in the United States, but remains a favorite on European stages. Famous for its “March”, Sergei Prokofiev’s satirical opera “The Love for Three Oranges” follows the story of a young sweet prince cursed by a witch to wander a faraway land in search of three oranges. “The Love for Three Oranges” runs for four performances from Sept. 20-Sept. 29. Tickets are $25-$275.