Wit, mayhem, and hilarity abound in Mozart’s fan-favorite comedy that packs a lot of action into a single day!
Short version (no, really): Figaro and his fiancée Susanna work for the philandering Count, who is determined to seduce Susanna before the wedding. An infuriated Figaro swears he will outsmart the Count; meanwhile, Susanna teams up with the neglected Countess and the lovable Cherubino to accomplish the same goal on her own terms. Beneath the story’s light-hearted surface is a ... view more »
Wit, mayhem, and hilarity abound in Mozart’s fan-favorite comedy that packs a lot of action into a single day!
Short version (no, really): Figaro and his fiancée Susanna work for the philandering Count, who is determined to seduce Susanna before the wedding. An infuriated Figaro swears he will outsmart the Count; meanwhile, Susanna teams up with the neglected Countess and the lovable Cherubino to accomplish the same goal on her own terms. Beneath the story’s light-hearted surface is a skillful and nuanced criticism of aristocratic privilege. Gorgeous music accompanies all your favorite opera tropes – mistaken identities, disguises, elaborate plots backfiring – culminating in a celebration of love and forgiveness.
A highlight of the 50th Anniversary Season, The Marriage of Figaro returns to BLO for the first time since 2017, in a new production conducted by David Angus and directed by Anne Bogart. Expect spirited performances from Michael Sumuel (Figaro), Madison Leonard (Susanna), Dean Murphy (Count), Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha (Countess), Sun-Ly Pierce (Cherubino), and more in this enduring classic that delivers silliness and sincerity in equal measure.
Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte
Performed with the BLO Chorus & Orchestra
A new BLO production
Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre
Friday, March 12 | 7:30pm
Sunday, March 14 | 3:00pm
Friday, March 19 | 7:30pm
Sunday, March 21 | 3:00pm
Sung in Italian with English supertitles
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