Puccini: La Bohème 16 years old

Puccini’s evergreen paean to young love and the bohemian life has captivated generations of Met-goers through Franco Zeffirelli’s iconic production. Movie theater audiences for the high-definition transmission of this staging got to see it with fresh eyes in a touching performance starring Angela Gheorghiu and Ramón Vargas as the frail seamstress and her poetic lover.

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Puccini: La Bohème Cast

Name	Character
Paul Plishka He was 66, now 83 years old	as Benoit/Alcindoro
Angela Gheorghiu She was 42, now 59 years old	as Mimi
Ramón Vargas He was 47, now 64 years old	as Rodolfo

Puccini: La Bohème Crew

Name	Department
Franco Zeffirelli as Director. He was 85 (96) years old when He died	Directing
Gary Halvorson as Director. He was 8 (now 24) years old	Directing