The Comedy is finished

Often presented in tandem with Mascagni's Cavalleria rusticana, Opera San Jose give Leoncavallo's dramatic Pagliacci its own time to shine this winter. A tense tale brimming with jealousy, rage, and murderous passion, enjoy the talents of the company as they set the scene for this famous verismo piece.

What is the story of Pagliacci?

Betryal runs deep in a comedy troupe touring their show in Southern Italy. The leader, Canio threatens any man who makes advances to his wife Nedda. Under his nose she has taken a lover called Silvio. When the truth comes out during a performance, life imitates art as Canio has his final revenge.