09/03/2026
🎰 ROSSINI. VEGAS. 1971.
Opera… but make it Vegas. ✨
We took Rossini’s wildly funny 1813 comedy L’Italiana in Algeri and dropped it into Las Vegas, 1971.
Think: 💃 glamour
🎰 casino chaos
😎 big personalities
💋 romance
🎭 disguises
🔥 and ONE woman who absolutely refuses to be told what to do 👉 Isabella — clever, confident, and about to turn the whole place upside down.
And behind all this beautiful chaos?
🎭 Marc Callahan — Director
Award-winning director and designer Marc Callahan has created productions around the world, including at the Royal Opera House, Scottish Opera, Théâtre du Châtelet, and Opera Las Vegas. His work has been praised for its “jaw-dropping invention.” For L’Italiana, Marc takes Rossini’s larger-than-life comedy and puts it right in the middle of 1971 Las Vegas. Expect big characters, physical comedy, visual surprises, and plenty of Vegas style.
🎶 Christopher James Ray — Conductor
Christopher James Ray has conducted opera and symphonic repertoire across the United States and internationally, including work with Opera San José, the San Francisco Symphony, and Germany’s legendary Bayreuth Festival. Known for his clarity, sensitivity, and theatrical approach to music, Ray understands that in opera, the music tells the story. And with Rossini, that story moves fast! 💨
SAME ROSSINI.
SAME OUTRAGEOUS COMEDY.
A VERY VEGAS WORLD.
Only 2 performances:
📅 October 23 & 25, 2026
📍 Nicholas J. Horn Theatre at CSN
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