Feel the allure of Carmen! Tacoma Opera presents Bizet’s masterpiece, Carmen, at Tacoma’s Pantages Theater Friday, October 6th at 7pm and Sunday, October 8th at 2pm. Set in the vibrant landscapes of 1930s Seville, the opera is a tempestuous blend of strength, jealousy, and passion. Its melodious strains are some of the opera world’s most instantly recognizable. The passionate tale of the fierce Carmen promises a sensory feast of stirring vocals, mesmerizing choreography, and lavish stagecraft. Whether you’ve seen Carmen a dozen times or are yet to be enraptured by her charms, Tacoma Opera’s rendition, joined by the Tacoma City Ballet, promises to be a moving experience.