The Met: Live in HD presents La Fanciulla del West
- January 23, 2027 12:00PM - 3:30PM
- The Varsity Cinema, 1207 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
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Puccini’s exhilarating drama of the Wild West returns in a new staging by celebrated British director Richard Jones, marking the company’s first new production of La Fanciulla del Westin more than 30 years. Soprano Vida Miknevi?i?t? makes an important Met debut as the larger-than-life Minnie, the tough tavern owner with a heart of gold who finds love when she least expects it. Tenor SeokJong Baek is the dashing bandit who rambles into the remote California mining town to steal her heart, opposite baritone Christopher Maltman as the lawman determined to deliver rough justice—and win Minnie for himself. Maestro Keri-Lynn Wilson takes the podium to conduct one of opera’s most action-packed adventures. This live cinema transmission is part of The Met: Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.
Presented in partnership with Des Moines Metro Opera. A representative from DMMO will be present 30 minutes before each screening to share information about DMMO, the upcoming 2027 Festival Season, and connect with patrons.