Vancouver Opera is set to conclude its 2025-26 season with Puccini’s “La Bohème” at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

In a statement, Tom Wright, Vancouver Opera General Director said, “This season has been an extraordinary journey for Vancouver Opera, and there could be no more fitting a finale than ‘La Bohème.’ Puccini’s music captures youthful love and loss with breathtaking immediacy and intimacy, and it remains one of the most powerful experiences in all of opera. We are especially thrilled to welcome back acclaimed Maestro Jonathan Darlington to lead this incredible work, and we know audiences will feel his passion for this music in the theatre.”

The opera will be conducted by Vancouver Opera’s Music Director Emeritus, Maestro Jonathan Darlington,  and directed by Brenna Corner.

The principal cast will include Jonelle Sills as Mimì (April 25, April 30, May 2), alternating with Lucia Cesaroni (April 26, May 3), Matthew White (April 25, April 30, May 2) as Rodolfo, alternating with Zachary Rioux (April 26, May 3), Gregory Dahl as Marcello, Lara Ciekiewicz as Musetta, Alex Halliday as Colline, Justin Welsh as Schaunard, and Thomas Goerz as Benoit/Alcindoro. They are joined by members of the Vancouver Opera Chorus.