Barihunk saves the day at Utah Opera

Michael Adams and John Allen Nelson

Barihunk John Allen Nelson saved opening night of the Utah Opera's production of Puccini's La bohème on October 7th.

On Friday night he was summoned from Boston to fly 3/4 of the way across the country from Boston to Salt Lake City to cover for fellow barihunk Michael Adams, who wasn't feeling well. Showing up at the theater with little rest, he managed to get a quick run through with conductor Robert Tweten and was looking at his music when he was summoned to the stage midway through Act 1.

Nelson sang the remainder of the opera from the pit, saving the company from having to perform the operatic classic without a full-voiced Marcello. 

Additional performance are on October 9, 11, 13 and 15. No word on whether Adams or Nelson will sing the remainder of the run. Tickets are available online.

Malte Roesner from the 2018 Barihunks calendar and photo book

Our 2018 Barihunks Calendar, which includes 20 of opera's sexiest men is now available for purchase HERE. In response to reader demand, we've also added a Barihunks Photo Book this year, which includes additional photos that don't appear in the calendar. You can purchase that HERE. The New Year is approaching faster than you think!