PITTSBURGH OPERA

An opera-singing barber bartends and brokers marriage on stage in a brilliant 'Barber of Seville'

On Saturday at the Benedum Center, one of the most devious of fictional barbers, Figaro himself, plugged in a blender and mixed himself a margarita all while delivering a razor-sharp, winsome performance of the famous “Fiiii-gaaaa-rooooo!” aria, introducing himself to attendees in grand operatic style. A little salt on the rim — “laaaaa!” A splash of lime juice — “laaaaa!” All the while, the music scurries and bubbles with madcap cheeriness.

— Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

‘The Barber of Seville’ a Bright 85th Season Opener

Gregory Keller’s stage direction was clever and engaging, and for great singing, scenic design and many other points of interest, the opening night of Pittsburgh Opera’s 85th was a decidedly brilliant one indeed.

— On Stage Pittsburgh

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Conductor: Antony Walker

Lighting: Cindy Limauro

Costumes: Claudia Brownlee / Howard Tzvi Kaplan

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Fiorello: Brandon Bell

Count Almaviva: Lunga Eric Hallam

Figaro: John Moore / Johnathan McCullough

Rosina: Stephanie Doche

Don Bartolo: Musa Ngqungwana

Don Basilio: Brian Kontes

Berta: Emily Richter

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Benedum Center

Pittsbrugh, PA

October 14, 17, 19, 20, 22, 2023

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Photos: David Bachman