Rep’s Puccini play announced

San Diego Repertory Theatre will co-present the world premiere of “Hershey Felder, Puccini” at 5 p.m. March 14. Felder is writing, producing and co-starring in the filmed play starring opera singers Nathan Gunn, Charles Castronovo and Gianna Corbisiero. Based on the life story of Italian opera composer Giacomo Puccini, it is being filmed on location in Puccini’s hometown of Lucca, Italy, and will feature excerpts from Puccini’s operas “La bohème,” “Tosca,” “Madama Butterfly” and “Turandot.”

After its premiere, Felder’s play will be available for streaming through March 21. Tickets are $55. Visit sdrep.org.