Opening night, open house

Mezzo-soprano Dana Beth Miller sinks her teeth into the role of Carmen, the fiery tempered, passionate, gorgeous gypsy girl in Georges Bizet’s “Carmen.’’ Boston Lyric Opera opens its season with a fresh look at the classic French opera set in 1830 Seville. The production features a streamlined libretto and scenery, and re-introduces dialogue originally specified by Bizet. Sung and spoken in French with projected English translation. On Nov. 7, stop by the theater from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. for a free open house (you’ll get to see the dressing rooms). Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. (Through Nov. 17). Tickets start at $34, half-price student tickets available at the box office. Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont St., Boston. 866-348-9738. www.blo.org