Three performances of Giacomo Puccini’s opera 'La Bohème,' under the direction of the UVU School of the Arts, will be performed on Jan. 20, 22, and 24, in the Noorda.
Update: The Trey McLaughlin and the Sounds of Zamar event has been cancelled.
OREM, Utah — Three performances of Giacomo Puccini’s opera La Bohème, under the direction of the Utah Valley University (UVU) School of the Arts (SOA), will be performed on Jan. 20, 22, and 24, in the Noorda, and the gospel group Trey McLaughlin and the Sounds of Zamar will perform on Jan. 22.
La Bohème, the timeless tale of a love affair between a poor poet and seamstress, will be staged in the Smith Theatre. Acclaimed soprano Marina Costa-Jackson (Utah Opera, MET Opera) and tenor Isaac Hurtado (Utah Opera, Opera San Jose) will star in the show directed by Matt August (Broadway’s The Grinch, Pioneer Theatre Company, Arizona Theatre Company).
“The production exemplifies UVU’s mission of engaged learning,” said Alex Malone, executive director of the Noorda. “It is a special opportunity for UVU music and theatre students to perform alongside seasoned professionals preparing them for lead roles in other school productions.”
Opposite La Bohème, Trey McLaughlin and the Sounds of Zamar will visit The Noorda for an unforgettable night filled with rich harmonies and moving arrangements of gospel, musical theatre, and original compositions. They have received international accolades.
“The new year continues our strong return to live performance,” said Malone. “January will feature one of the most engaging gospel groups in the country. With a full band and choir, Trey McLaughlin and the Sounds of Zamar are going to fill our concert hall with soul-stirring songs, from traditional gospel to pop hits and musical theatre.”
Tickets can be purchased at The Noorda’s website: uvu.edu/thenoorda
About The Noorda Center for the Performing Arts
The Noorda Center for the Performing Arts celebrates wonder through engaging world-class experiences curated for Utah Valley. Through collaboration that inspires professionals and students alike, the venue invites audiences to experience artists in unexpected ways. At The Noorda, patrons have powerful experiences that send them on the path to discovering new ways of thinking or feeling. Featuring graceful, aspiring artists whose performances are indistinguishable from seasoned professionals, this arts hub at the center of Utah Valley allows the community to experience high-caliber shows and events.
