Puccini’s political thriller, Tosca, takes the stage at The Paramount for two performances on July 14 and 16. Set in 1800 Rome, impassioned lovers Floria Tosca and Mario Cavaradossi collide with chief of police Baron Scarpia, who seeks Mario’s friend and escaped political prisoner, Angelotti. Mario’s loyalty to his friend lands him in prison and Tosca in the path of the lecherous Scarpia. This grand opera is performed in 3 Acts with orchestra, sets, costumes, and chorus. Featuring Soprano Marsha Thompson as Floria Tosca, Tenor Adam Diegel as Mario Cavaradossi, and Baritone Todd Thomas as Baron Scarpia.