The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera's Artistic Director, opera luminary Lucine Amara, announces the cast performing its debut of Giacomo Puccini's last opera, Turandot. Verismo Opera, the Bergen Performing Arts Center's (bergenPAC) house opera company, presents this dramatic opera set in ancient China on Sunday, April 22, 2018. The performance begins at 3:00 p.m. at the theatre, located at 30 North Van Brunt Street, in Englewood, New Jersey. Previously, Verismo Opera performed act three in concerts in 1997 and in 2009.

Verismo Opera's spectacular production will thrill the audience. "This great but difficult opera is the most audacious opera the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera has attempted. Musically and visually, we have pulled out all the stops on this one! Be prepared to be amazed!" said Amara, who performed the roles of Turandot and Liu several times throughout her long career at The Metropolitan Opera.