Opening night of Carmen "a resounding success"

The reviews are starting to come in, and 77 Square proclaims, "For Madison Opera, the production is a resounding success. Together, the music, story and talented cast of Carmen combine to create a world that, when it ends, we're not yet ready to leave." That should give you an idea of the excitement on stage. Here are some photos of the excitement off-stage at "A Night in Seville" and in the Overture Hall lobby, where Blogger Night and a performance by the Tania Tandias Flamenco and Spanish Dance Company got the evening started right: