ROCKLAND — Carmen, the classic story of deadly passion, is presented with a present-day staging set amid a band of human traffickers in this new production from the Metropolitan Opera.

A Live-In-HD simulcast will be presented at the Strand Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. An encore will be screened on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 1 p.m.

Acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell makes her Met debut with this new production of Bizet’s Carmen. Mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina leads a powerhouse quartet of stars in the touchstone role of the irresistible femme fatale, alongside tenor Piotr Beczała as Carmen’s lover Don José, soprano Angel Blue as the devoted Micaëla, and bass-baritone Kyle Ketelsen as the swaggering Escamillo. Daniele Rustioni conducts Bizet’s heart-pounding score.

The Met’s award-winning Live in HD series has increased accessibility to Met performances for audiences around the world. Met artists serve as hosts for the Live in HD series, providing background on the operas, introducing exciting behind-the-scenes features, and conducting live interviews with stars, crew, and production teams.

The Strand Theatre’s 2023-24 Live In HD season is generously supported by Camden Law.                                                         

This production is sung in French, with English subtitles. Estimated running time is 3 hours 45 minutes, including one intermission.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.RocklandStrand.com; by calling the box office at (207) 594-0070; or at the walk-up box office when the theater is open for scheduled shows, as well as one hour prior to each opera showtime.

Ticket prices for the live broadcast are $30/Adults, $25/Strand Members, and $15/Students, including college students with ID.

Tickets for the encore presentation are $25/Adults, $20/Strand Members, and $5/Students.

The Strand Theatre is located at 345 Main Street, Rockland.