Candide presented by Opera Project Columbus
Schedule
Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Timashev Family Music Building | Columbus, OH
About this Event
Opera Project Columbus presents Leonard Bernstein’s delightfully irreverent Candide, inspired by Voltaire’s 1759 novella—a whirlwind romp where boundless optimism meets spectacular misfortune. Young Candide, blissfully devoted to his beloved Cunegonde, is schooled by Dr. Pangloss to believe that all is for the best in this “best of all possible worlds.” Naturally, chaos ensues. In rapid succession, Candide is exiled, conscripted, swindled, shipwrecked, and repeatedly separated from his love, all while clinging (heroically, if naively) to Pangloss’s philosophy. Featuring a sparkling, genre-blending score and razor-sharp wit, this operetta gleefully skewers blind optimism while celebrating resilience, romance, and the absurd adventure of it all. Buckle up—it’s going to be a bumpy, brilliant ride.
Where is it happening?
Timashev Family Music Building, 1900 College Road North, Columbus, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 44.52













