The Marriage of Figaro

November 09. 2024 - November 30. 2024

Saturday
11/09/2024
7:30 PM

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Starting at $79

Wednesday
11/13/2024
7:00 PM

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Starting at $49

Sunday
11/17/2024
2:00 PM

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Starting at $79

  • Audio-described performance
  • Touch tour
  • SoundShirt

Tuesday
11/19/2024
7:00 PM

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Starting at $49

Thursday
11/21/2024
2:00 PM

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Starting at $59

Sunday
11/24/2024
2:00 PM

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Starting at $69

  • Audio-described performance

Wednesday
11/27/2024
2:00 PM

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Starting at $42

Saturday
11/30/2024
7:30 PM

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Starting at $59

November 09. 2024 - November 30. 2024

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The Marriage of Figaro

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Join Lyric Opera of Chicago for Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, an intimate study of human relationships and one of the greatest operas ever written. In the setting of Count Almaviva’s castle, his servants, Figaro and Susanna, conspire to get the better of their willful employer, joined by his long-suffering wife, the Countess. Also on hand is opera’s most lovable pageboy, Cherubino. Intrigues abound in this matchless work by Mozart and librettist Lorenzo da Ponte that has enriched lives and spirits for generations.

Returning to direct her exhilarating Lyric production is Chicago theatrical legend Barbara Gaines. She’ll collaborate with the electrifying young German conductor Erina Yashima in her Lyric debut, leading a cast of internationally celebrated Mozartians.

  • Language: Sung in Italian with projected English titles
  • Running Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes, including 1 intermission
  • Location: Lyric Opera House
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Lyric’s presentation of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro is generously made possible by The Negaunee Foundation, Mary Stowell, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, Lori Julian for the Julian Family Foundation, Invenergy, Randy L. & Melvin R.* Berlin, Bulley & Andrews, and Ethel and Bill* Gofen.
*deceased

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Barbara Gaines on The Marriage of Figaro

Director Barbara Gaines brings her delightfully comedic production of The Marriage of Figaro to Lyric this fall.

Events

November 7, 2024, 7:00 PM at Center on Halsted

Melodramas of the Midwest: A History of Drag Performance in Midwestern America

Melodramas of the Midwest: A History of Drag Performance in Midwestern America

Music academia meets drag performance at the Center on Halsted! Drag queen musicologist Dr. Lady J returns after her triumphant Lyric appearances last season, this time joined by fellow music scholar and drag performer Dr. Sadie Hochman-Ruiz. Together, they’ll explore the intersections of drag and opera, while highlighting Chicago’s often overlooked influence in the drag scene.

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November 8, 2024,12:00 PM at Roosevelt University

Fireside Chat

Fireside Chat

Roosevelt University is host for this lively discussion with Dr. Lady J and Roosevelt University Chicago College of Performing Arts professors Dr. Ashley Pribyl and Tommy Novak. This discussion will tackle the challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ and nonbinary artists working within the industry as well as the extensive history of gender nonconformity on stage. The panelists will share their deep knowledge of queer performance art as well as their personal artistic journeys. 

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November 24, at 12:30 PM

Peek in the Pit

Peek in the Pit

At the November 24 matinee of The Marriage of Figaro, in place of the traditional pre-opera talk for ticket holders, enjoy a special opportunity to interact with and learn more about the Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra! Lyric invites you to this “meet and greet” experience where you can get a birds-eye view of the orchestra pit, enjoy first-hand discussion with orchestra members, and see their instruments up close.

Pre-opera talk

Speaker: Elinor Olin
  • November 9, Dr. Lady J
  • November 24, Peek in the Pit

Join us in the Ardis Krainik Theatre one hour before your opera performance begins for a free, 30-minute preview talk discussing that day’s production.

Seating is unreserved, but a ticket for that day’s performance is required. Talks begin one hour before each performance and doors open approximately 15 minutes before the start of the talks.

Pre-opera talks are supported by Raynette and Ned Boshell.

A recorded version of the Pre-opera talk is available below. 

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The music featured is generously furnished by Warner Classics.

Lyric Opera Commentaries are sponsored by the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Foundation in memory of their parents.

Articles

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by Roger Pines

Finding friends in Figaro

The humanity of Figaro, as revealed by the music and libretto, has sustained this opera for more than two centuries. Get to know the lively characters of this beloved Mozart opera in this article from Roger Pines.
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by Barbara Gaines

Director's note: The Marriage of Figaro

In this director's note, Barbara Gaines shares insights into The Marriage of Figaro — Mozart's beloved comedy about human nature — and the music that inspired her vision.
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Artists

  • Peter Kellner

    Peter Kellner *

    Figaro

  • Ying Fang

    Ying Fang

    Susanna

  • Federica Lombardi

    Federica Lombardi *

    Countess Almaviva

  • Gordon Bintner

    Gordon Bintner *

    Count Almaviva

  • Kayleigh Decker

    Kayleigh Decker **

    Cherubino

  • Sarah Mesko

    Sarah Mesko *

    Marcellina

  • Brenton Ryan

    Brenton Ryan

    Don Basilio

  • Nicholas Newton

    Nicholas Newton

    Dr. Bartolo

  • Gemma Nha

    Gemma Nha ***

    Barbarina

  • Matt Boehler

    Matt Boehler *

    Antonio

  • Daniel Espinal

    Daniel Espinal ***

    Don Curzio

  • Emily Richter

    Emily Richter ***

    Peasant Girl

  • Lucy Baker

    Lucy Baker ***

    Peasant Girl

  • Erina Yashima

    Erina Yashima *

    Conductor

  • Barbara Gaines

    Barbara Gaines

    Director

  • James Noone

    James Noone

    Set Designer

  • Susan Mickey

    Susan Mickey

    Costume Designer

  • Robert Wierzel

    Robert Wierzel

    Lighting Designer

  • Michael Black

    Michael Black

    Chorus Director

  • Harrison McEldowney

    Harrison McEldowney

    Choreographer

* Lyric debut
** Ryan Opera Center alumna

Program book

Go inside this production of The Marriage of Figaro with engaging articles, notes from the director, a complete plot synopsis, artist bios, and more.

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Header images: Original photo by Michael Pohn for Wiener Staatsoper with costume and background image alterations by Lyric Opera of Chicago, Todd Rosenberg/Lyric Opera of Chicago