Step behind the curtain and into the wonderfully chaotic world of opera with Donizetti's Viva la Mamma!—a fast-paced comedy that affectionately spoofs the larger-than-life personalities, backstage drama, and theatrical mishaps that can unfold when an opera company prepares for opening night!

Whether you're a lifelong opera lover or experiencing opera for the very first time, this fast-paced comedy offers an evening of laughter, memorable music, and a playful glimpse into the delightful madness that can happen behind the curtain.

Directed by Adam Cioffari with Music Direction by Carl Pantle, Opera À la Carte San Diego's production promises an entertaining and musically vibrant theatrical experience.

Performances: September 18–20, 2026
Venue: The Light Box Theater at Liberty Station, San Diego

Join Opera À la Carte San Diego for an unforgettable weekend of laughter, beautiful singing, and comic mayhem!

Tickets on sale soon—stay tuned!

CAST

  • Michael O'Halloran

    Donna Agata Scannagalli

  • Iryna Polivanova

    Daria Garbinati, prima donna

  • DeAndre Simmons

    Biscroma Strappaviscere, Maestro

  • Lily Prado

    Luigia Castragatti, seconda donna

  • Bernardo Bermudez

    Procolo, il marito della Prima Donna

  • Eric Cornwell

    Cesare Salsapariglia, poet

  • Kaitlin Barron Lupton

    Pippetto, musico

  • Guglielmo Antolstoinoff, tenore

  • Malachi Marshall

    Impresario