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San Francisco Opera presented Carmen from November 13 through December 1, 2024, in Francesca Zambello's production at the War Memorial Opera House. This was the 35th presentation of the opera at San Francisco Opera originally created and directed by Francesca Zambello.

The production was praised for its flamenco choreography by Associate Director Anna Maria Bruzzese, sensuous and graceful dancing by the corps principals and terrific production design by Tanya McCallin. Critics noted that Jonathan Tetelman stood out. An authentic star in a dazzling production.