San Diego Opera: Pagliacci at San Diego Civic Theatre

The clowns are ready to blow your mind! Canio and his famous street performers troupe has arrived at their next peformance! The venue? A small Italian village in the countryside. Things are going as planned but rumors are in the air. Is it true that Canio’s wife is having an affair? How will that distract Canio from his performance?! Thankfully, the joy of clowning is keeping Canio’s rage in control but for how long? Find out when you catch Pagliacci at the San Diego Civic Theatre on Friday 31st October 2025!

Pagliacci brings to the stage the legendary music of Italian composer Ruggero Leoncavallo. Meanwhile, this music is brought to life through the esteemed work of maestro Ybes Abel, with director Christopher Mattaliano. The stellar cast includes superb talents of Jonathan Burton as Canio, Hailey Clark as Nedda, and Kidon Choi as Tonio. 

Catch this exhilarating music and visual epic at the San Diego Civic Theatre. The performing arts venue is a state of the art facility that hosts some of the most magnificent concert to come through San Diego. The theatre is famous for its large orchestra seating, configured to accommodate large scale Broadway and opera productions. The San Diego Civic Theatre also boasts a stunning ambiance with the structure desgined by the famous San Diego architect Lloyd Ruoco. Moreover, the venue is equipped with top quality sound and lights, a large stage, and 2,967 comfortable seating. You’re sure to have the most thrilling time when you catch Pagliacci at the San Diego Civic Theatre.

ABOUT THE SAN DIEGO OPERA

Professional opera company, the San Diego Opera is an organization founded in 1950. The ensemble which also works together with the San Diego Symphony  became the in-house opera production of the San Diego Civic Theatre. Founded by Walter Herbert, the San Diego Opera became the state’s leading opera production and have delivered countless notable performances. The company has delivered stunning productions like Gian Carlo Menotti’s La Loca, Daniel Catan’s Rapaccini’s Daughter, and Emmanuel Chabrier’s Gwendolyne. 

Don’t miss out on the San Diego Opera’s latest performance of Pagliacci’s featuring the astounding score of Ruggero Leoncavallo! Tickets are now up for grabs!