4 Tickets to The Elixir of Love
Pittsburgh Opera--Benedum Center
April 27, 2018; 7:30pm

($47 value per ticket)

Donizetti's L'elisir d'Amore - The Elixir Of Love, is a comedy about a traveling medicine show huckster who claims to possess a love potion.

People have pinned their romantic hopes on magic love potions for thousands of years. Why, the very name 'aphrodisiac' comes from the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite. And whether it's Love Potion Number 9 or the Funky Cold Medina, people have been singing about love potions for a long time too.

The story concerns a "little nobody" named Nemorino. Nemorino is smitten with the beautiful and wealthy Adina, who appears to be completely out of his league. His prospects are further diminished when the handsome and dashing Sergeant Belcore arrives. But when Doctor Dulcamara rolls into town and sells Nemorino a bottle of his dubious Elixir of Love, things get very interesting.

Not seen here since 2007, The Elixir of Love is full of charming romance and light-hearted fun.

Wigle Whiskey will be providing free samples of their very own Elixir of Love in the Benedum lobby during all four performances. Using Wigle's own Rhubarb Liqueur as a base, this bright, lively concoction is loaded with vibrant flavor and personality - just like Dr. Dulcamara himself.

Run Time: 2 hours 30 minutes, with one intermission.