CARMEN 2025. Power Redefined. Carmen Reborn.
She’s not just playing the game—she’s running it.
Meet Carmen like you’ve never seen her before. In Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s daring new vision, she’s not just a seductress—she’s a strategist. Bold. Unstoppable. In control of her own fate.
Inspired by Hollywood blockbuster Molly’s Game, this Carmen doesn’t wait for fate—she deals the cards. Every move is calculated, every glance a challenge. The stakes? Power, passion, survival. And she never bets on anyone but herself.
This World Premiere is a game of desire and deception, where power is won, lost, and taken. But be warned—once you enter Carmen’s world, there’s no turning back.



She’s not just playing the game—she’s running it.
This is Carmen like you’ve never seen before. In Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s daring new vision, she’s not just a seductress—she’s a strategist. Bold. Unstoppable. In control of her own fate.
Inspired by Hollywood blockbuster Molly’s Game, this Carmen doesn’t wait for fate—she deals the cards. Every move is calculated, every glance a challenge. The stakes? Power, passion, survival. And she never bets on anyone but herself.
This World Premiere is a game of desire and deception, where power is won, lost, and taken. But be warned—once you enter Carmen’s world, there’s no turning back.

The Story
At its heart, Carmen is the story of a fiercely independent woman who refuses to be tamed. Set in Seville, the tale follows Carmen, a magnetic factory worker who captivates soldier Don José, drawing him into a whirlwind of passion, obsession, and ultimately, tragedy. As Carmen asserts her freedom and pursues the charismatic toreador Escamillo, Don José’s jealousy spirals into violence. The story is a timeless portrayal of desire, control, and the high stakes of love.
In our new reimagining, choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa asks: Who would Carmen be today? Inspired by the boldness and brains of real-li