There are many reasons why LA VERBENA DE LA PALOMA has become the highest-grossing title in the entire repertoire of the small genre.: the wonderful music of Tomás Bretón, the fun and witty libretto by Ricardo de la Vega, that has all the flavor of Madrid at the end of the 19th century, or perhaps this staging that, being classic, adds to the work wonderful numbers from the chico genre and some of new composition, that fit completely with the original work and that the public greatly appreciates.
The action takes place in the popular neighborhoods of Madrid, during the festival of the Virgin of La Paloma. Don Hilarion, the apothecary, and Don Sebastián comment on the heat of the night, while the neighbors are partying. Everyone except Julian, what a rage of jealousy caused by his girlfriend Susana. The "sign" Rita, who loves him like a son, try to console him and advise him well, but he can't prevent the boy from discovering that Susana's aunt, Antonia, He wants to match her with the apothecary, although she and her sister Casta are worth as much to him. A blonde or a brunette. The mess in LA VERBENA DE LA PALOMA is served.
