rendition of the classic waltz.

Violetta declares war on Felicia. She enlists Gian Carlo as her foot soldier, sending him into battle armed only with a banana peel. Gian Carlo finds himself caught up in a chorus line, and soon trips his own trap, slipping on the peel, and crashing to the stage. In an effort to conceal her scheme, Violetta rushes to his aid and hides the evidence in her cleavage.

Violetta ransacks what was once her dressing room and now belongs to Felicia. Her raid is interrupted by a visit from Ralph. As he works to reconcile with his former diva, Violetta hears a familiar song, and the two leave the room to investigate.

The sound is coming from the rehearsal stage and the two listen in horror as Gian Carlo sets out to seduce Felicia, serenading her in Italian. Felicia is flattered, but doubts his sincerity. Fuming, Violetta bursts through the door delivering a vicious, but comical, caning to Gian Carlo. Felicia realizes that Ralph was spying on her and is upset and offended. Violetta is broken-hearted. In a show of solidarity the two women exit together, Felicia pushing Violetta’s wheelchair, while the confused men are left behind center stage.

Rehearsals continue, this time with matadors and gypsies. Gian Carlo, having had time to contemplate his role as pawn in Violetta’s constant scheming, furiously confronts her. He delivers the truth about the banana peel plot to the entire opera company. To prove his case, he grabs the peel where it still rests in Violetta’s substantial bosom. The company turns on their two former stars, plunging the entire cast into chaos.

Just as it seems Gian Carlo and Violetta will be mobbed, Eslami appears in his hospital gown. His profound remorse for his own actions shames them all. Soon, Violetta begs forgiveness, confessing a love for Gian Carlo so great as to eclipse the spotlight. Her voice sounds a song so sad, it softens every heart, but it seems Gian Carlo is too humiliated and sore for reconciliation.

Eslami and Ralph commiserate and plan to save the company. Ralph understands that some things are more crucial. He finds Felicia and in a desperate plea, he strikes familiar chords on the piano. She insists on action over words, and the two finally embrace and kiss.

It looks too late for Gian Carlo and Violetta. They argue vehemently but their love for one another is too powerful. They vow to start over and seem to fall in love for the first time again. Relieved chorus members flood the stage. It’s opening night. Gian Carlo, Violetta and the entire cast reunite to perform Opera! The Musical.