Toledo Opera and Toledo Spirits will host the event, “Get Into the Spirit of Opera,” on Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at The Toledo Spirits Company, 1301 North Summit Street, Toledo, OH 43604.
To celebrate the upcoming performance of Carmen, the evening will feature signature cocktails, crafted by The Toledo Spirits Company, a performance by members of the Carmen cast, tarot card readings, and a drawing for two tickets to opening night of Carmen on Friday, October 10, 2025 along with a $75 gift certificate for Toledo Spirits/Bellwether.
“With Get Into the Spirit of Opera, we’re thrilled to continue our collaboration with Toledo Spirits,” shared Toledo Opera General Director James M. Norman. “Together, we’re blending the artistry of opera with the creativity of craft spirits, giving our community a fresh and flavorful way to connect with Toledo Opera”
“Hosting the preview of Carmen at Bellwether is an incredible honor for us,” said Andrew Newby, CEO of Toledo Spirits. “Toledo Opera brings world-class artistry to our city, and this collaboration allows us to pair that artistry with our craft cocktails and hospitality. It is a rare and exciting experience to enjoy the power of live opera up close, surrounded by friends, and toasting with drinks created just for the story of Carmen.”
About Carmen: Bizet’s sizzling epic of dark passion, Carmen, tells the story of a fierce woman who lives life on her own terms – and the men who can’t let her go. Don José, a soldier drawn into her orbit, abandons everything for Carmen’s love, only to find himself consumed by jealousy when her attention shifts to the dashing bullfighter, Escamillo. With its twisting tale of romance, deceit, and disaster set to magnetic melodies, Bizet’s masterpiece, Carmen, has become one of the world’s most popular operas. Featuring some of the most popular music to ever grace the opera stage, Carmen brings every aspect of Bizet’s thrilling tale to life, from its tantalizing beginning to its devastating climax. Under the baton of Adam Turner (Toledo Opera’s Il Trovatore, and Roméo & Juliet), Toledo Opera’s vibrant original production is not to be missed. Carmen stars Lisa Marie Rogali as Carmen, Brendan Boyle (Tosca and Ragtime) as Don José, and Joshua Jeremiah (Ragtime) as Escamillo. Carmen is presented in French with English captions.
For media access, please contact Rachael Cammarn at rcammarn@toledoopera.org.
Toledo Opera will perform Carmen at the Valentine Theatre on Friday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 12 at 2 p.m. To learn more about the Carmen cast and production team and to buy tickets, visit: toledoopera.org.
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