Inspired by Le Philtre, premiered at the Paris Opera in 1831, The Elixir of Love uncorks a romantic drama in the Italian countryside. The contemporary libretto is written by Felice Romani and stars a cheap bottle of red wine as the agent to activate affection. Nemorino, roused by the wine and blinded by love, boldly interrupts the marriage proposal of his lifelong friend Adina (Sarah Coburn). The playfully romantic tale is sung in Italian with English subtitles.
Friday 7/12 & Sunday 7/14. $15–85, times vary. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net