Megan was sick yesterday, so Lori stayed home with her as Mel and I went to see Tosca. It was a beautiful production. The set design and lighting was very simple. That put the emphasis on the actors and the orchestra. The actors were great. Mario was a little understated, but Tosca and and Scarpia, who are the central characters, were played boldly. The orchestra and chorus were spot on, but never detracted from the actors.
The hall itself was beautiful. Everything was carved in marble. The ornate decorations were beautiful and it was obvious that the house had been well cared for.
All in all it was a great nice and a wonderful birthday treat. I think Lori would have enjoyed it. But by going with Mel I learned a lot about the history of the opera and about how the shows are put together.
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