Wichita Grand Opera

Puccini’s Tosca is a tightly constructed drama of love, power, faith, political conflict, and betrayal. Set in Rome in June 1800, the opera follows celebrated singer Floria Tosca and painter Mario Cavaradossi as they are drawn into the schemes of Baron Scarpia, Rome’s ruthless chief of police.

Puccini’s Tosca is a tightly constructed drama of love, power, faith, political conflict, and betrayal. Set in Rome in June 1800, the opera follows celebrated singer Floria Tosca and painter Mario Cavaradossi as they are drawn into the schemes of Baron Scarpia, Rome’s ruthless chief of police.

Gian Carlo Menotti’s one-act opera tells the story of Amahl, a poor and crippled shepherd boy who lives with his widowed mother. Their lives change when the Three Magi stop at their home while following the star to Bethlehem.