Puccini's spectacular La Fanciulla del West will be Live in HD at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, August 29

The stunning spectacle of opera will grace The Ridgefield Playhouse when Puccini's La Fanciulla del West is Live in HD on Friday, August 29, at 6 p.m. Diva Deborah Voigt stars. To make the evening even more special, Bernard's (20 West Lane, Ridgefield) is offering a special $45 prix-fixe menu, or a free glass of wine with dinner the night of these events when tickets are presented; reservations suggested. This series is underwritten by Jeanne Cook, Anita and Nicholas Donofrio, Liz and Steven Goldstone, Marilyn and Joe Kreitz, Joanne and John Patrick, Starbucks Coffee, Sabina and Walter Slavin, Taylor Zemo Foundation, The Ridgefield Press and Whistle Stop Bakery with media sponsor WSHU Public Radio Group.

It's not easy to find the right talent to interpret the songs in Puccini's La Fanciulla del West, but Deborah Voigt and Marcello Giordani play their star roles with aplomb. Alongside conductor Nicola Luisotti, these opera singers wow their audiences. This opera takes place at a miners' camp in California from 1849 to 1850. As various men swoon after Minnie, the "girl of the golden west," different arguments and conflict arise. This dazzling production will enthrall.

For tickets ($25 adults, $20 seniors and members, FREE students, $18 each for all in the series), call the box office at (203) 438-5795, or order online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield playhouse is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT.