February 22, 25, 27 and March 1, 2026
2:00 pm Sundays, 7:30 pm Wednesday & Friday
NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre
Music / G. Verdi
Libretto / Antonio Ghislanzoni
The grandest of grand opera is back on the NHCC stage. Michelle Johnson (Turandot 2023 and Lohengrin 2019) returns in the title role, alongside Olivia Vote (Verdi’s Requiem 2025 & Norma 2018 ) as Amneris, Dane Suarez makes his company debut as Radames, OSW favorite Matt Hanscom returns as Amonasro. This new production promises vocal fireworks, stirring choruses, and unforgettable theatrical moments.
Piano tuning and preparation are provided by Albuquerque Piano Services: albuquerque-piano-tuning.com
Running Time:
SUNG IN ITALIAN
-English translations are projected above the stage for all operas-
45 Minutes before curtain, Opera Southwest offers our “Opera Insights” pre-opera talks. These take place in either Bank of America Theatre or Wells Fargo Auditorium, accessible from the shared lobby with the Journal Theatre.
For more information on Opera Southwest please click HERE.
$29, $49, $69, $89 & $109 with discounts for groups of 8 or more, anyone 30 years old and younger and Opera for All with a WIC or EBT card. Opera for All tickets are limited to 2 per ID and must be purchased at the NHCC box office by calling 505-724-4771 or in person.
*In accordance with the ticketing policies of the event promoter, tickets for this event are not permitted to be advertised or re-sold for more than face value. All ticket sales must be purchased through National Hispanic Cultural Center or accompanying host partner.
*All NHCC performance/event ticket sales go through the National Hispanic Cultural Center Website. NHCC is a division of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. You will be redirected to our central ticketing system. DO NOT BUY FROM THIRD PARTIES. If you see a third party app or website, please report it to the Center at (505) 246-2261.