Pagliacci! Reminded me of Smokey Robinson's music, too.

"Pagliacci // Opera Las Vegas"

https://operalasvegas.com/productions/pagliacci/

"Accomplished Soprano Cecilia Violetta López Named General Director and CEO of Opera Las Vegas"

https://operatoday.com/2025/05/accomplished-soprano-cecilia-violetta-lopez-named-general-director-and-ceo-of-opera-las-vegas/

"Incredible Idaho Women preview: Cecilia Violetta Lopez"

https://boisedev.com/news/2025/08/26/incredible-idaho-women-preview-cecilia-violetta-lopez/

"Does Opera have any origin in ancient Greek / Roman theatre? Or is it a creation of the Renaissance?"

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/s/NVfMnaCkl7

Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - "The Tears Of A Clown"

https://youtube.com/watch?v=51B55OQysj8&si=uABImHOK8MyOZlxQ