UF Performing Arts presents ‘Tosca’

March 18, 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The College of Fine Arts in cooperation with the University of Florida Performing Arts presents “Tosca” by Giacomo Puccini, spoken in Italian with English supertitles, at 7:30 p.m. on April 16 and 18 at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Political intrigue, war, jealousy and love embroil the heroine Tosca as she fights to save her true love from dark forces. These timeless themes, as well as powerful music, great singing, and fantastic staging and sets, bring the opera alive for contemporary audiences during two performances.

Ticket prices are as follows: orchestra rows A-P and mezzanine are $35, orchestra rows Q-Z are $30 and balcony is $25. Student tickets are available.

For more information or to buy tickets, call 352-392-ARTS(2787) or visit http://www.ticketmaster.com.