Ahhhh, to be young and in love. One of the most compelling operas of the art form, Puccini’s La Bohème reveals the playfulness and lust-for-life of youth. Celebrate the New Year strolling the streets of gay Paree with Mimì and her friends. You never know who you’ll run into at the Café Momus, where rich and poor alike gather to share in life’s experiences. Beautiful arias and recognizable melodies make this a heart-wrenching tale to remember! Soprano, Carol Ann Manzi returns to Eugene Opera after last season’s triumphant Violetta in La traviata. One of her signature roles, Miss Manzi has sung Mimì over 15 times throughout her career.