Carmen – a night at the Opera
Before Carmen begins Lauren Rico of the MET and KMFA’s Dianne Donovan swap notes about the production.
Ticket holders enjoy champagne and wine while viewing the Austin skyline in portico of the Long Center for the Performing Arts before the opera begins.
An usher for the Long Center welcomes attendees.
It’s just before 7 pm, and Dianne and Lauren are about to go on air for the preshow chat.
Lauren Rico listens to Dianne Donovan as Dianne explains the story and characters of Carmen that listeners can expect to hear that evening.
Austin Lyric Opera Director Kevin Patterson joins Dianne and Lauren for background information about Carmen.
Security guards for the Long Center pause and watch the last moments of Carmen’s tragic end on a monitor just outside of the Michael and Susan Dell stage.
Lauren Rico, KMFA General Manager Jack Allen, “Carmen” Beth Clayton , KMFA announcer Dianne Donovan, and Kevin Patterson toast to a wonderful program at the after party of Carmen.
Outside view of the Long Center for the Performing Arts.
