
Il Trovatore
Presented by North Carolina Opera
-
Date
April 17 - 19, 2026 -
Venue
Raleigh Memorial Auditorium -
Doors Open
90 Minutes Prior -
On Sale
On Sale Now
Enhance your pre-show experience when visiting the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh by visiting The Lounge.
- Private pre-show lounge space, featuring lush décor
- Exclusive entrance, which opens 90 minutes prior to each performance and at intermission*
- Dedicated bar featuring top-shelf spirits, as well as one complimentary beverage per guest
- Access to complimentary light bites
Please note: To access The Lounge, guests must also have a ticket to a performance.
Event Details
Swords clash, secrets burn, and voices soar in Verdi’s Il Trovatore. A noblewoman in love, an outcast seeking vengeance, and a fateful secret set the stage for this pulse-pounding thriller filled with unforgettable twists and jaw-dropping drama. Featuring fiery arias and powerful ensembles, including the booming “Anvil Chorus,” this opera is must-see for lovers of high stakes and high notes!
Manrico – Jonathan Burton
Leonora – Rebecca Krynski Cox
Azucena – Deborah Nansteel
Count di Luna - Andrew Manea
Conducted by James Meena
Performed in Italian with English translations projected above the stage.