NNA - Due to overwhelming public enthusiasm for the upcoming new production of Bizet's Carmen, originally scheduled for July 25, 2025, a second performance has been added on July 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM, once again at the iconic Steps of the Bacchus Temple at Baalbeck Acropolis.

This additional performance has been made possible thanks to both the remarkable demand and recently secured funding that will allow the production to be staged a second time. As the world's most performed and beloved opera celebrates its 150th anniversary, this production promises a spectacular and memorable moment.

Directed by Jorge Takla and conducted by Toufic Maatouk, the performance features visual design by Nabil Nahas, costumes by Rabih Kayrouz, and choreography by Nada Kanno and Anselmo Zolla. A distinguished cast of internationally acclaimed soloists from France will bring Carmen to life, accompanied by the Romanian Radio Symphony Orchestra and the choir from Antonine University.

Cast & Creative Team:

Jorge Takla – Stage Director
Toufic Maatouk – Conductor
Romanian Radio Symphony Orchestra
Antonine University Choir
Marie Gautrot – Carmen
Julien Behr – Don José
Jérôme Boutillier – Escamillo
Vannina Santoni – Micaela
Mira Akiki – Frasquita
Grace Medawar – Mercédès
Cesar Naassy – Zuniga
Fady Jeanbart – Morales
Philippe-Nicolas Martin – Le Dancaïre
Jason Choueifaty – Le Remendado
Nabil Nahas – Visuals
Rabih Kayrouz – Costumes
Nada Kanno and Anselmo Zolla – Choreography
Gabreil Pederneiras – Lighting Design
Jonas Soares – Scenography
Gilles Dubu – Technical Mapping Director
Guy Yazbeck – Production Manager
Noemia Duarte – Artistic Coordination
Jean-Louis Mainguy - Artistic Advisor
Venue: Steps of the Bacchus Temple
Time: 8:00 PM sharp

Ticketing and Transportation :
Ticketing Box Office (all Virgin Megastore branches)
01217810 – www.ticketingboxoffice.com
Group discounts available for purchases of 30 tickets or more.