![]() ![]() Bradley and Thomas, the two leads, are Black, as is Leroy Davis in the small but important role of the Jailer. This production also is one of the most far-reaching efforts by the classical music community to show its dedication to diversity and inclusion. And with a strong supporting cast, and set design and costuming that truly sets the mood, it is a first-rate presentation of a piece that has a very unhappy ending, even for opera. To hear them perform is reason enough to snag a ticket to Tosca, which continues with six performances through April 10, beginning on Tuesday night. Fabián Veloz, another Lyric first-timer, brought baritone darkness to his role as Baron Scarpia, one of opera’s most vicious villains. Louisa Muller directed this stellar production. The voices! Soprano Michelle Bradley, making her Lyric Opera of Chicago debut in the title role of Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca, and tenor Russell Thomas as her doomed lover Cavaradossi filled the spacious Lyric Opera House with their powerful singing during Saturday’s opening night performance.
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