She's played roles in classic New York Metropolitan Opera productions including "La Boheme" and "The Barber of Seville" since 2022. - Post-show peppermints -Warren-Steijn said part of the job of including animals onstage at the Met is ensuring that "they are well-treated" and "taken care of." Animal rights advocates over the years have protested the use of live animals in stage productions, especially in Europe. At the Met, Warren-Steijn said the live animals in beloved productions like "La Boheme" are part of the grandeur and world-building that "this company does so well." When Wanda's done performing, the donkey, like many high-caliber artists, demands refreshments -- ideally lots of starlight peppermints.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha December 22, 2025 03:19 UTC