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Irrepressible Rosina refuses to marry her pompous old guardian. Meanwhile, a bold young count is eager to win Rosina for himself. And who’s going to make sure those two finish the opera united? The cleverest character in all of Seville: the barber Figaro, whose services are sought after by everyone for everything (the guy has a lot more talents than just cutting hair). Rossini’s music—the aural equivalent of champagne—is the last word in humor, inspiring smiles and laughter on every page of the score, which is what makes The Barber of Seville the most popular of all operatic comedies.
Time Late 18th century | Place Seville, Spain
Adam Plachetka, Alessandro Corbelli, Krzysztof Bączyk
Adam Plachetka, Lawrence Brownlee
Adam Plachetka, Marianne Crebassa, Alessandro Corbelli
Adam Plachetka, Marianne Crebassa, Lawrence Brownlee
Adam Plachetka
Adam Plachetka
Alessandro Corbelli, Adam Plachetka
Alessandro Corbelli, Krzysztof Bączyk
Christopher Kenney
Krzysztof Bączyk, Lawrence Brownlee
Lawrence Brownlee, Alessandro Corbelli
Lawrence Brownlee
Marianne Crebassa, Adam Plachetka
Marianne Crebassa, Lawrence Brownlee
Marianne Crebassa
Marianne Crebassa
* Lyric debut
4-Star, "Wickedly Funny" Barber Opens
On Saturday, September 28, Wacker Drive was THE place to be for music lovers. The red carpet was unfurled, photographers lined the colonnade, and palpable excitement was in the air as Lyric opened the 65th Season with an original production of The Barber of Seville that thrilled critic and audience members alike.
The Barber of Seville: Tons of Fun!
If you love any of the great Broadway musical comedies, there really is no distance that you have to travel to enjoy Barber. The situations are hilarious, the characters captivating, and above all, the music will have you grinning from ear to ear, from the boisterous overture right through to the effervescent finale.
From 1816 to 2019: Where We See The Barber of Sevile in Pop Culture
Not only is The Barber of Seville a classic comedy, but it also pops up time and time again in modern culture. That's right – just because it premiered in 1816 doesn't mean it won't resonate with audiences today!
Go inside this production of The Barber of Seville with engaging articles, notes from the director, a complete plot synopsis, artist bios, and more.
Robert F. Finke
in Memory of Carol Keenan
Liz Stiffel
Allan and Elaine Muchin
Marianne Crebassa appears courtesy of Erato/Warner Classics
Photos: Robert Kusel, Todd Rosenberg
