There is something like a Greek tragedy to Carmen. Like a bullfight, we know how it ends—but here we are, attendant with anticipation for the ritual sacrifice. Through 4/7: Wed 3/15 and Sun 3/19 ...

Micaëla hides while José fights Escamillo, after which Esacamillo invites everyone to his next bullfight. Micaëla tells José that his mother is dying and he must return home. He agrees but vows to ...

But after Encarna tries to have her killed to be rid of her, Carmen is saved by six bullfighting dwarfs, who take the young woman on as their seventh member. Instead of kingdoms and princesses ...

Overall, this Carmen is an invitation to a party, and the sour note on which it ends is no reason to not enjoy it while it lasts. In bullfighting, the difference between a toreador and a matador ...