Puccini's La Bohème

Meet Our Colline

Paul Leland Hill

Debuting in the role of Colline

We’re thrilled to introduce Paul Leland Hill as Colline in La Bohème. Originally from Salt Lake City, UT, Paul discovered his passion for music early on. Encouraged by his first-grade teacher’s introduction to opera, he immersed himself in the art form, eventually earning a Bachelor’s in piano performance from the University of Utah and a Master’s in voice performance from the University of Michigan. This will be his debut as Colline—a gentle philosopher among his bohemian friends—and his first time performing this role.

Paul’s journey into opera was a blend of serendipity and determination. While studying piano, he joined an opera chorus to better understand the business and found himself captivated by the synergy of music, text, and stagecraft. His experience as a Tyler Young Artist with Opera on the James in Tosca laid the foundation for his connection to Lynchburg, and he’s excited to return in La Bohème.

When not on stage, Paul is a devoted film enthusiast, regularly attending the Sundance Film Festival. He also enjoys swimming, hiking, and exploring video games, particularly indie and retro titles. His approach to singing involves keeping hydrated and maintaining a positive attitude toward the costumers and crew, whom he considers the unsung heroes of every performance.

What: Giacomo Puccini’s La Boheme
Sung in Italian with English translations projected above the stage

Where: Historic Academy Theatre, Academy Center of the Arts, Downtown Lynchburg, VA

When: Friday, November 8th at 7:30 PM & Sunday, November 10th at 3:00 PM

Tickets: operaonthejames.org | 434.846.8499

Media: Contact Perry Payne Millner, Executive Director or Peter Leonard, Artistic Director

To learn more about La Boheme, please visit operaonthejames.org.

Puccini's La Bohème

Date and Time

Friday Nov 8, 2024 Sunday Nov 10, 2024

November 8, 7:30 p.m.
November 10, 3 p.m.

Location

Historic Academy Theatre, Academy Center of the Arts,
Downtown Lynchburg, VA
600 Main Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504

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