Les brigands (1989)

Revised as a Chicago gangland tale this enjoyable Lyon Opera production of Jacques Offenbachs operetta originally set in the mountains of Italy follows a group of trenchcoatwearing revolvercarrying mobsters who attempt to rob the Windy Citys elite residents Michel Trempont Valérie Chevalier Colette AlliotLugaz and Monique Barscha star in this delightful performance which features beautiful staging and infectious melodies