Text graphic for Ganni Schicht's concert scheduled for May 8 and 10.

WHERE FORTUNE MEETS FAMILY

Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi is a fast-paced farce full of family drama, crafty deception, and razor-sharp wit. When a wealthy Florentine dies and leaves his fortune to a monastery, his greedy relatives turn to the sly and unconventional Gianni Schicchi to fix the problem, with delightfully chaotic results.

Featuring the beloved aria O mio babbino caro and a cast of characters who’ll do anything for a fortune, this one-act gem proves that sometimes crime does pay. Don’t miss it as we close our season with two performances at the Bijou Theatre.

Sung in Italian with projected English Translations.

Tickets start at just $35.

FRIDAY, MAY 8
7:30 PM

SUNDAY, MAY 10
2:30 PM

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This project is being supported in whole or in part by federal award number 21.027 awarded to Knox County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Arts & Culture Alliance.
This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRP5534 awarded to the State of Tennessee by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

DISCOVER THE HISTORY

Step further into Puccini’s world during our pre-show talk at the East Tennessee Historical Society, located two blocks down from the Bijou Theatre.

FRIDAY, MAY 8
6:30 PM

SUNDAY, MAY 10
1:30 PM

Pre-show talks begin 1 hour before the show and run for 40 minutes.

PRE-OPERA BRUNCH

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a family-style Mediterranean brunch at KoPita Authentic Mediterranean, exclusively for Knoxville Opera patrons and hosted by the Knoxville Opera Camerata.

Reservations are limited—learn more and reserve your spot.

SUNDAY, MAY 10
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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MEET THE CAST

A man wearing glasses, a light gray suit, a patterned tie, and a pocket square, standing in front of a dark wooden background.

Ben Makino

Conductor

A bald man with a long gray beard, wearing a black sweater with a cable knit pattern, poses with his arms crossed against a dark background.

Dean Anthony

Stage Director

A bald man with a red beard smiling and touching his chin, wearing a light-colored shirt and a dark vest against a dark background.

Timothy Mix

Gianni Schicchi

A woman with shoulder-length black hair smiling against a light blue background.

Helen Zhibing Huang

Lauretta

Close-up portrait of a middle-aged woman with wavy gray hair, wearing a black top with a lace neckline, smiling against a dark background.

Karen Nickell

Zita

Charles Calotta

Rinuccio

Close-up of a man with dark hair, a beard, wearing a black suit, red shirt, and black and red tie, outdoors with green grass background.

Cody Boling

Gherardo

Tori Franklin

Nella

Isla Burdette

Gherardino

Close-up portrait of a man with light skin, brown hair, blue eyes, and a beard, wearing a dark striped shirt against a black background.

Daniel C. Webb

Betto

Headshot of a smiling man with silver hair, wearing a dark blazer and blue shirt, against a brick wall background.

Andrew Wentzel

Simone

JJ Robinson

Marco

Hannah Shea

La Ciesca

Joel Brown

Amantio di Nicolao

HELPFUL INFO

Directions to the Bijou Theatre can be found here. For the easiest access to the theatre, we recommend using the State Street Parking Garage.

Questions about what to expect when attending the opera? Check out our FAQ’s here!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Our sponsors help enrich Knoxville with programs like this as we continue to develop a vibrant arts community that unites people in unforgettable ways.

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