Family Feuds: Gianni Schicchi by Giacomo Puccini
Performance Information
Friday, March 14, 2025 | 7:30PM | Jefferson Center, Roanoke
Sunday, March 16, 2025 | 2:30PM | Jefferson Center, Roanoke
Length: 2 hours with 20 minute intermission
Sung in Italian with projected English translations
In Puccini’s only comedic opera, the cunning and resourceful Gianni Schicchi (pronounced Johnny SKEE-kee) is sought out by the Donati family to alter the will of their deceased patriarch, Buoso. Schicchi, seizing the opportunity to outwit the greedy relatives, devises a clever scheme that not only benefits himself but also ensures justice prevails.
Filled with humor, deception, and a touch of romance, "Gianni Schicchi" delights audiences with its irresistible charm and timeless melodies, making it a beloved classic in the world of opera and a truly unforgettable opera experience.
For fans of: The Descendants (2011 film), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014 Wes Anderson film), Knives Out (2019 film)
Creative Team:
Steven White, Conductor
Dean Anthony, Stage Director
Joey Neighbors, Technical Director
Featured Artists Coming Soon!
Gianni Schicchi
Zita, cousin of Buoso Donati
Lauretta, his daughter
Lauretta, his daughter
Zita, cousin of Buoso Donati
Lauretta, his daughter
Zita, cousin of Buoso Donati
Zita, cousin of Buoso Donati
Zita, cousin of Buoso Donati
Rinuccio, Zita's nephew
Zita, cousin of Buoso Donati
Zita, cousin of Buoso Donati
Gherardo, Buoso's nephew
Betto di Signa, Buoso's brother-in-law
Gherardo, Buoso's nephew
Nella, Gherardo's wife
Betto di Signa, Buoso's brother-in-law
Gherardo, Buoso's nephew
Gherardino, their son
Betto di Signa, Buoso's brother-in-law
Betto di Signa, Buoso's brother-in-law
Betto di Signa, Buoso's brother-in-law
Betto di Signa, Buoso's brother-in-law
Betto di Signa, Buoso's brother-in-law
Simone, cousin of Buoso
Maestro Spinelloccio, a doctor
Simone, cousin of Buoso
Marco, Simone's son
Maestro Spinelloccio, a doctor
Simone, cousin of Buoso
La Ciesa, Marco's wife
Maestro Spinelloccio, a doctor
Maestro Spinelloccio, a doctor
Maestro Spinelloccio, a doctor
Maestro Spinelloccio, a doctor
Maestro Spinelloccio, a doctor
Ser Amantio di Nicolao, a notary
Ser Amantio di Nicolao, a notary
Ser Amantio di Nicolao, a notary
Pinellino, a cobbler
Ser Amantio di Nicolao, a notary
Ser Amantio di Nicolao, a notary