November 09. 2024 - November 30. 2024
November 09. 2024 - November 30. 2024
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.
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
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.
Susanna
Countess Almaviva
Cherubino
Count Almaviva
Figaro
Marcellina
Dr. Bartolo
Don Basilio
Barbarina
Don Curzio
Antonio
Peasant Girl
Peasant Girl
Conductor
Director
Set Designer
Costume Designer
Lighting Designer
Chorus Director
Choreographer
* Lyric debut
** Ryan Opera Center alumna
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
