OPERA & MUSICALS

Three to see this month á TOSCA John Bell’s 2013 production of Puccini’s 1900 opera returns, transposing the action to Nazioccupied Rome during World War II, with three magnificent sets that take us from a church to an internment camp. Time Out gave the original production five stars. ÒSydney Opera House, Bennelong Point 2000. 02 9250 7777. www.sydneyoperahouse.com. $23-$338. Until Mar 31. CALAMITY JANE Director Richard Carroll ( Side Show) is heading up this local production of the 1961 American musical, based on the Doris Day-led 1953 movie. Virginia Gay will star as Deadwood’s gunslinging officer of the peace, alongside Anthony Gooley as her partner Wild Bill Hickock. àHayes Theatre Co, 19 Greenknowe Ave, Potts Point 2011. 02 8065 7337. www.hayestheatre.com.au. $50-$65. Mon, Tue 6.30pm; Wed 7.30pm; Thu 2pm & 7.30pm; Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2pm & 7.30pm. Mar 8- Apr 1. CARMEN: HANDA OPERA ON SYDNEY HARBOUR 2017 In our five-star review of Gale Edwards’ 2013 production of Carmen for the Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour series, we described it as “the perfect potion – the glitzy visuals and hyperactive energy of a Broadway musical mixed with world-class opera.” It’s little wonder it’s returning to its harbourside perch at Mrs Macquarie’s Point. A new cast will take to Brian Thomson’s striking stage, including international leads Josè Maria Lo Monaco (as Carmen), Andeka Gorrotxategi (Don José) and Marko Mimica (Escamillo). ÒMrs Macquaries Point, Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney 2000. 02 9250 7777. www.opera.org.au. $30-$359. Mar 24-Apr 23.