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Laval, August 22, 2022 – After two years of silence, “l’Opéra bouffe du Québec (OBQ)” is eager to present “La belle de Cadix”, famous French operetta from Francis Lopez, renowned through time for its unforgettable arias! Staged by Alain Zouvi, with musical director Simon Fournier, the seven soloists, thirty chorus singers and the OBQ orchestra will carry the public to Spain, from October 22nd to 30th, at the “Théâtre des Muses” in the “Maison des arts de Laval”!
L’OBQ is back on stage for the first time since November 2019, back when it presented “La fille du tambour-major” where Alain Zouvi premiered as a director. He is back again this year, with Monik Vincent’s assistance as choreographer to direct the team of signer artists Charlotte Vigneault, Emmanuel Hasler, Samira Tou, Rosalie-Lane Lépine, José Dufour, Philippe Gobeille and Daniel Murphy.
«Finally! L’Opéra bouffe du Québec reconnects with its audience and its stage. Two years of imagination and resilience to ensure continuity, dynamism, regrouping its members and their passion for operetta. We are happy and feverish to offer you a trip to Cadix, Spain! » – says Suzanne Morcel, Opéra bouffe du Québec’s president.
Synopsis
During movie shoot in Spain, gypsy Marie-Luisa is hired to give cue to movie star Carlos Medina. During the shoot, after a fictitious wedding that all believe was real, Carlos and Marie-Luisa end up confessing their real feelings for each other. Misunderstandings and ensuing twist of events will separate them, but love is stronger and reunites them at the end!
Distribution
Maria-Luisa – Charlotte Vigneault
Carlos – Emmanuel Hasler
Pepa – Samira Tou
Cécilia – Rosalie-Lane Lépine
Manillon – José Dufour
Dany Clair – Philippe Gobeille
Ramirez – Daniel Murphy
Direction – Alain Zouvi
Choreographer and Assistant-Director – Monik Vincent
Staging – Nadine Jaafar
Lighting Design – Jérôme Bérubé
Costumes – Diana Ratycz
Musical and Artistic Director – Simon Fournier
Around fifteen professional musicians form the OBQ Orchestra.
Show time and Admission
October 22nd & 28th 2022, 19 h 30
October 23rd, 29th & 30th 2022, 14 h 00
Maison des Arts de Laval – 1395, boul. de la Concorde Ouest
Tickets : 450 667-2040 or http://www.operabouffe.org
“L’Opéra bouffe du Québec”
“L’Opéra bouffe du Québec” is an operetta company working in Laval since 1978. Its mission is to keep alive operetta’s great classics by rearranging them to the current modern world. Recognized as an non-profit Organization since January 2015, OBQ owes its existence to some forty passionate chorus singers who not only sing and dance, but manage the company, participate in set and costumes design and confection.
www.operabouffe.org
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