EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Puccini’s timeless masterpiece is coming to the Borderland with a modern, high-end twist.
The El Paso Opera is set to transform St. Rogers Depot into the streets of artistic Paris for a five-performance run of La Bohème, spanning January 30 through February 7, 2026.
This isn’t your typical opera house experience. The production turns the industrial charm of the Depot into a fully realized theatrical space, complete with VIP lounges, attentive service, and easy parking.
“I think that audiences are going to be pleasantly surprised by the detail that they will see and get from a more intimate performance of La Boheme,” said tenor Ganson Salmon, who is playing the part of Rodolfo. “This is not a performance in a house that seats 3,000 people where you’re a quarter mile from the stage. You’re up close and personal. And so I feel as a performer that I can confidently give a more detailed performance where the audience members are going to be so with us and locked into each little nuance of emotion that that really makes the punch of the love story hit home even better.”
The Details
What: Puccini’s La Bohème (presented by El Paso Opera)Where: St. Rogers DepotWhen: January 30 – February 7, 2026The Vibe: A lush, passionate score exploring youth, love, and loss in the heart of Paris.
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