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Indianapolis Opera's 'Elixir of Love' features IndyCar driver Zach Veach, vintage car

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"Elixir of Love" by the Indianapolis Opera at the Tarkington in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel is a phenomenal story with an extraordinary cast featuring a guest performance from IndyCar driver Zach Veach as well as fantastic scenery including an beautiful antique car that accentuates the amazing tale.
"Elixir of Love" by the Indianapolis Opera at the Tarkington in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel is a phenomenal story with an extraordinary cast featuring a guest performance from IndyCar driver Zach Veach as well as fantastic scenery including an beautiful antique car that accentuates the amazing tale.
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IndyCar driver Zach Veach as Mario makes an appearance in the Indianapolis Opera production of Gaetano DonizettiÕs Elixir of Love. A vintage 1909 Maxwell race car provided by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is also featured. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019
IndyCar driver Zach Veach as Mario makes an appearance in the Indianapolis Opera production of Gaetano DonizettiÕs Elixir of Love. A vintage 1909 Maxwell race car provided by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is also featured. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019
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"Elixir of Love" by the Indianapolis Opera at the Tarkington in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel is an adaptation of Gaetano Donizetti's "Elixer of Love." Gary Simpson stars as Dulcamara, a con man posing as a pharmacist, selling a fake love elixir, (Bordeaux), to the townspeople of Lucca, Italy. His con partner, IndyCar driver Zach Veach plays the role of Mario.
"Elixir of Love" by the Indianapolis Opera at the Tarkington in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel is an adaptation of Gaetano Donizetti's "Elixer of Love." Gary Simpson stars as Dulcamara, a con man posing as a pharmacist, selling a fake love elixir, (Bordeaux), to the townspeople of Lucca, Italy. His con partner, IndyCar driver Zach Veach plays the role of Mario.
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Gary Simpson as Dulcamara tries to sell Nemorino played by Jesus Garcia a love elixir in "Elixir of Love" during dress rehearsal Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 of the Indianapolis Opera at the Tarkington in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel
Gary Simpson as Dulcamara tries to sell Nemorino played by Jesus Garcia a love elixir in "Elixir of Love" during dress rehearsal Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 of the Indianapolis Opera at the Tarkington in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel
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The cast of "Elixir of Love" by the Indianapolis Opera during a dress rehearsal at the Tarkington in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. Gary Simpson stars as Dulcamara, a con man posing as a pharmacist, selling a fake love elixir, (Bordeaux), to the townspeople of Lucca, Italy. His con partner, IndyCar driver Zach Veach plays the role of Mario.
The cast of "Elixir of Love" by the Indianapolis Opera during a dress rehearsal at the Tarkington in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. Gary Simpson stars as Dulcamara, a con man posing as a pharmacist, selling a fake love elixir, (Bordeaux), to the townspeople of Lucca, Italy. His con partner, IndyCar driver Zach Veach plays the role of Mario.
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The cast of "Elixir of Love" by the Indianapolis Opera during a dress rehearsal at the Tarkington in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. Gary Simpson stars as Dulcamara, a con man posing as a pharmacist, selling a fake love elixir, (Bordeaux), to the townspeople of Lucca, Italy. His con partner, IndyCar driver Zach Veach plays the role of Mario.
The cast of "Elixir of Love" by the Indianapolis Opera during a dress rehearsal at the Tarkington in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. Gary Simpson stars as Dulcamara, a con man posing as a pharmacist, selling a fake love elixir, (Bordeaux), to the townspeople of Lucca, Italy. His con partner, IndyCar driver Zach Veach plays the role of Mario.
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The cast of "Elixir of Love" by the Indianapolis Opera during a dress rehearsal at the Tarkington in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. Gary Simpson stars as Dulcamara, a con man posing as a pharmacist, selling a fake love elixir, (Bordeaux), to the townspeople of Lucca, Italy. His con partner, IndyCar driver Zach Veach plays the role of Mario.
The cast of "Elixir of Love" by the Indianapolis Opera during a dress rehearsal at the Tarkington in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. Gary Simpson stars as Dulcamara, a con man posing as a pharmacist, selling a fake love elixir, (Bordeaux), to the townspeople of Lucca, Italy. His con partner, IndyCar driver Zach Veach plays the role of Mario.
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Gary Simpson as Dulcamara tries to sell Nemorino played by Jesus Garcia a love elixir in "Elixir of Love" by the Indianapolis Opera at the Tarkington in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
Gary Simpson as Dulcamara tries to sell Nemorino played by Jesus Garcia a love elixir in "Elixir of Love" by the Indianapolis Opera at the Tarkington in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
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Gary Simpson stars as Dulcamara (center), a con man posing as a pharmacist, selling a fake love elixir, (Bordeaux), to the townspeople of Lucca, Italy. His con partner, IndyCar driver Zach Veach(far left) plays the role of Mario in the Indianapolis Opera adaptation of Gaetano Donizetti's "Elixer of Love." Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019.
Gary Simpson stars as Dulcamara (center), a con man posing as a pharmacist, selling a fake love elixir, (Bordeaux), to the townspeople of Lucca, Italy. His con partner, IndyCar driver Zach Veach(far left) plays the role of Mario in the Indianapolis Opera adaptation of Gaetano Donizetti's "Elixer of Love." Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019.
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Gary Simpson stars as Dulcamara (center), a con man posing as a pharmacist, selling a fake love elixir, (Bordeaux), to the townspeople of Lucca, Italy in the Indianapolis Opera adaptation of Gaetano Donizetti's "Elixer of Love." Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019.
Gary Simpson stars as Dulcamara (center), a con man posing as a pharmacist, selling a fake love elixir, (Bordeaux), to the townspeople of Lucca, Italy in the Indianapolis Opera adaptation of Gaetano Donizetti's "Elixer of Love." Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019.
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Nemorino played by Jesus Garcia during rehearsals for "Elixir of Love," Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 by the Indianapolis Opera at the Tarkington in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
Nemorino played by Jesus Garcia during rehearsals for "Elixir of Love," Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 by the Indianapolis Opera at the Tarkington in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
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A 1909 Maxwell on loan from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has a minor, but significant role in an adaptation of Gaetano Donizetti's "Elixer of Love," presented by the Indianapolis Opera at the Tarkington in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019
A 1909 Maxwell on loan from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has a minor, but significant role in an adaptation of Gaetano Donizetti's "Elixer of Love," presented by the Indianapolis Opera at the Tarkington in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019
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Adina, played by Ashley Fabian and Jesus Garcia as Nemorino, star in "Elixir of Love" by the Indianapolis Opera at the Tarkington in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The cast went through a dress rehearsal on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019.
Adina, played by Ashley Fabian and Jesus Garcia as Nemorino, star in "Elixir of Love" by the Indianapolis Opera at the Tarkington in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The cast went through a dress rehearsal on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019.
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