The National Theater in Santo Domingo is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a performance of Puccini’s opera La Boheme, sponsored by the Ministry of Culture. The dates are Wednesday, 7 August, Friday, 9 August, and Sunday, 11 August 2013. The opera was first performed at the Theater some 30 years ago. Maestro Jose Antonio Molina, director of the National Symphony Orchestra, is the artistic director for the opera. Scenery is by Fidel Lopez. Elionay Medina and Laurina Vasquez will lead the chorus. Choreography is by Carlos Veitia. Tickets are for sale at the National Theater box office. On the opening night, 7 August, tickets are RD$4,000 orchestra and RD$2,000 balcony. On 9 and 11 August, tickets are RD$2,000 orchestra and RD$1,500 balcony.
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