The Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb will open a new production of Georges Bizet’s “Carmen” on Oct. 23, 2026.

Directed by Pier Francesco Maestrini and conducted by Pier Giorgio Morandi, the company’s chief conductor, the production will star Sofija Petrović and Emilia Rukavina in the title role with Giorgio Berrugi and Roko Radovan sharing the role of Don José.  Darija Auguštan, Marija Kuhar Šoša and Josipa Lončar share Micaëla, with Marija Žalac in the studio cast. Leon Košavić and Ljubomir Puškarić sing Escamillo, with Marin Čargo in the studio cast.

“Our new production of ‘Carmen’ is another powerful expression of that artistic ambition,” said Dr. Iva Hraste-Sočo, general manager and artistic director of the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb, per an official press release.

The production runs through Nov. 7, 2026 for a total of nine performances.