Opera’s iconic double bill—Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci—brings timeless tales of love, jealousy, honor, infidelity, and murder to San José in February 2026. Filled with some of the most recognizable music of all time, including Cavalleria’s intermezzo and the haunting ‘Vesti la Giubba’ from Pagliacci, showcasing Italian Versimo at its best. Maria Natale makes a powerful return to Opera San José as the passionate Santuzza, joined by audience favorite Kidon Choi, who brings intensity and heart to the role of Tonio. Celebrated composer Alma Deutscher returns to conduct with Opera San José CEO and General Director Shawna Lucey directing this landmark production.
Cavalleria Rusticana | Pagliacci
Cavalleria Rusticana | Pagliacci
February 15 - March 1, 2026
Description
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Sun, February 15, 2026
2:00 PM
Fri, February 20, 2026
7:30 PM
Sun, February 22, 2026
2:00 PM
Fri, February 27, 2026
7:30 PM
Sun, March 1, 2026
2:00 PM
Synopsis
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Know Before You Go
Length
Doors open 90 minutes before the performance.
12:30 PM for matinees and 6:00 PM for evening performances
Join us for a preshow discussion at 1:00 PM for matinees and 6:30 PM for evening performances.
The organ player will be performing 30 minutes before curtain.
Parking
We always encourage you to choose public transportation when possible, but if you do drive, please give yourself plenty of extra time and carpool whenever possible.
For those being dropped off / picked up, there is a passenger loading zone directly in front of the theatre entrance. For more information on parking in Downtown San Jose please visit parksj.org
Venue
California Theatre
Box Office Entrance
345 S 1st St, San Jose, CA
Market Street Entrance
340 S Market St, San Jose, CA
Cast & Crew
