October 10, 11, & 12, 2025

At the Tri-Cities Opera Center

march 5 & 7, 2027

At the Tri-Cities Opera Center

Opening in the stylish 1960s world of polished norms, structured relationships, and carefully defined social roles, The Game of Love (Così fan tutte) begins in an atmosphere of order, confidence, and romantic certainty. Two young couples are secure in their devotion—until a cynical wager sets everything in motion.

When the men “go away,” the world transforms. Their absence opens the door to a vivid shift in color, culture, and behavior—where conventions loosen, expression expands, and emotional boundaries become fluid. What was once predictable becomes unpredictable, as attraction, curiosity, and temptation begin to reshape every relationship.

As disguises are introduced and social rules begin to bend, the characters are drawn into an experiment that challenges not only fidelity, but identity itself. Playful on the surface yet deeply revealing underneath, the story unfolds as a witty and poignant exploration of love under pressure.

In this striking 1960s vision—where tradition gives way to liberation— The Game of Love (Così fan tutte) reveals how quickly certainty can dissolve, and how complicated the heart becomes when the world around it changes.

Cast

Peter Kendall Clark
Gianni Schicchi
Kate Johnson*
Lauretta
Jason Gonzalez*
Rinuccio
Hailey Cohen
Zita
Dylan Ruffo
Gherardo
Kate Fogg
Nella
Marc Webster
Simone
Matthew Merolla
Betto of Signa
Michael Segura*
Marco
Darya Narymanava*
La Ciesca
Patrick Hansen
Maestro Spinelloccio
Jaron K. Johnson
Ser Amantio di Nicolao
Bill Synder
Pinellino
Dave Putrino
Guccio
Jude Vavalle
Gherardino
* denotes Tri-Cities Opera Resident Artist
denotes Binghamton University MM Opera candidate

Creative

Giovanni Reggioli
Music Director
Patrick Hansen
Stage Director
Performance Information
Dates & Times

Fri. Mar. 5 at 7:30 pm
Sun. Mar. 7 at 3 pm

Language

Performed in English

Run Time

60 min with no intermission

Location

Tri-Cities Opera Center
315 Clinton Street
Binghamton, NY 13905

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