La Traviata is one of Verdi’s most popular operas, a romantic tragedy set against the whirling parties of high-society Paris in the middle of the 19th century. Co-produced by Houston Grand Opera and Lyric Opera of Chicago, a show of this scale requires the work of countless costume professionals across multiple opera organizations. As we prepare for opening night, we visited our own industrious costumes department for a behind-the-scenes look at getting the threads of Verdi’s La Traviata ready to shine on the stage of the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Read on to learn more!