Opera's 'Marriage of Figaro' sets two performances
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The majestic strains of Mozart set the stage for the opening production of the season for the New Orleans Opera when the wedding bells chime for "The Marriage of Figaro" on Sept. 29 and Oct. 1 at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts.
The comedy, filled with a naughty count, his servant Figaro and their loves, lies and romance, comes to life with Theo Hoffman as the count, Anthony Reed as Figaro, Laquita Mitchell as the countess and Cadie J. Bryan as Susanna.
Chas Rader-Shieber provides the stage direction for the musical romp, while the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Elizabeth Askren provides the music.
Considered one of the most popular operas of all time, the show is filled with fun and farce as, in true operatic style, characters masquerade as others, lure loved ones into treacherous situations and end on a jovial and jubilant "high" note.
The Sept. 29 show starts with a pre-opera party and "nuts and bolts" lecture at 6:30 p.m., with curtain at 7:30 p.m. The Oct. 1 show is a matinee with party and lecture at 1:30 p.m. and performance at 2:30 p.m. A free "Student Night Out" dress rehearsal is Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. For details, contact director of community partnerships and education Dr. Tara A. Melvin at tmelvin@neworleansopera.org.
September 19, 2023