Various days, Oct. 3–30
War Memorial Opera House
In Puccini’s popular opera, corruption permeates Rome under Scarpia, the chief of police. When the fiery diva Tosca finds herself the target of his lust, she takes a stand in the name of all she holds sacred — art, freedom and a boundless commitment to love. $26–$398, 415-864-3330, sfopera.com