Carmen Dress Reahearsal 2025. The Costa-Jackson Sisters- Ginger, Marina & Miriam.In April 2025, Florida Grand Opera (FGO) is set to make operatic history with a groundbreaking production of Carmen that will see the internationally acclaimed Costa-Jackson Sisters—Ginger, Marina, and Miriam—share the stage in a fully staged opera for the first time. This bold and emotionally charged production is directed by FGO General Director and CEO Maria Todaro and promises to be a milestone not only for FGO but for the broader opera world. A New Vision Of Carmen By Maria Todaro
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Georges Bizet’s Carmen, Maria Todaro brings a transformative directorial vision rooted in her own deep personal connection to the role—her mother famously portrayed Carmen at just 21. Without changing a word of the original text, Todaro reimagines Carmen’s story through the lens of the Spanish Civil War, casting her not just as a free spirit, but as a symbol of collective resistance.

According to Todaro, Carmen’s fight is not just for individual liberation, but for a deeper, national soul-searching. The female characters become warriors in a larger struggle, fighting to reclaim their identities, their rights, and their freedom. Todaro’s interpretation intensifies the emotional stakes, making Carmen more relevant than ever for modern audiences.

The First Full-Scale Operatic Performance By The Costa-Jackson Sisters
What sets this production apart is the historic debut of the Costa-Jackson Sisters performing together in a fully staged opera. Ginger Costa-Jackson, renowned for her fiery portrayals of Carmen at major houses such as The Metropolitan Opera and Staatsoper Hamburg, returns to her signature role. She will be joined by her sisters Marina and Miriam Costa-Jackson, who alternate in the role of Micaëla across performances.Marina has earned international acclaim with upcoming debuts at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden and Teatro Petruzzelli, while