Oct 11: Il Postino with Plácido Domingo at OCPAC (FREE!)

LA Opera's acclaimed world premiere production of Il Postino starring Plácido Domingo comes to the Center in a FREE broadcast on the Arts Plaza. Bring your beach chairs and blankets to enjoy an unforgettable evening of opera under the stars.

Based on the popular 1994 Italian film, Il Postino by Daniel Catán stars Plácido Domingo as the poet Pablo Neruda for this exciting world premiere. In a tiny Italian fishing village, a shy young postman (Charles Castronovo) finds the inspiration to live out his dreams during his daily deliveries to his only customer, a famous poet. Also starring Amanda Squitieri, Cristina Gallardo-Domâs and Nancy Fabiola-Herrera. Grant Gershon conducts.

Running time (approximate): 3 hours

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