War, chaos and corruption set the tone for the Giacomo Puccini's iconic opera as Opera Columbus kicks off its 40th season with Tosca, the very first opera it presented upon the company's premiere in 1981.

Set in Rome in 1800, the story pits the main character, Rome's diva Floria Tosca, and her lover Mario Cavaradossi against a corrupt police chief, Baron Scarpia. Sensational OPERA America Women Conductor Grantee Tiffany Chang, returning Opera Columbus favorite director Eve Summer and costume designer Neil Fortin recreate a lavish, original production, inspired by the look of Bridgerton, and full of intrigue, suspense, and musical melodrama.