Heartbeat Opera has announced the lineup of their Spring Festival, marking their return to live performances since the pandemic.

The festival will see two well-known works given a modern treatment. The first will be Puccini’s “Tosca,” co-adapted by Iranian-American director Shadi G. and music director Jacob Ashworth. This 100-minute version sets the plot in a present-day religious dictatorship, with subtitles available in English and Farsi.

“Tosca’s” cast includes Anush Avetisyan as Tosca; Chad Kranak as Cavaradossi; Gustavo Feulien as Scarpia; Christopher Nazarian as the Sacristan, Spoletta, and Jailer; and Joe Lodato as Angelotti and Shepherd.

Heartbeat Opera will next present “Lady M,” will tell the story of Verdi’s “Macbeth” through the eyes of Lady Macbeth. This 90-minute version is co-adapted by Ethan Heard and Jacob Ashworth, with direction by Emma Jaster and musical arrangements for both works by Daniel Schlosberg.

“Lady M’s” cast includes Lisa Algozzini as Lady M; Kenneth Stavert as Macbeth; Isaiah Musik-Ayala as Banquo; and the sisters will be sung by Samarie Alicea, Taylor-Alexis Dupont, Sishel Claverie

Performances will be held at the Baruch Performing Arts Center in New York City, with tickets available beginning at $35.