The Coronation of Poppea

The last of the operas was The Coronation of Poppea, and as with Figaro, it poured down rain shortly beforehand.  Since it was a weekday and S and I were already at my office, we decided just to eat here rather than risk another rain storm.  Luckily dinner was all prepared and packed up in a cooler ready to be enjoyed!

Our dinner was a charcuterie, cheese, and fruit plate, with some bread and oil, ancient Rome style.  And also wine, also ancient Rome style.  That really is a great way to eat.

The show was quite racy!  Overall, it was not the greatest ensemble of voices, but there were a few real standouts (specifically, the character of Seneca).

The staging reminded me of some of the "Shakespeare in the Park" plays from the early 201xs -- a bit of an odd mashup between historical settings.  For this particular show, it was a mix of 1950s attire and Renaissance-style music.  For some reason, it worked.

It was a light-hearted show, with some not-very-likable characters, but a very likable date night with S!