The Academy of Vocal Arts presents “Il barbiere di Siviglia” by Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868), April 25 through May 12.
Serving as conductor is Richard A. Raub, as director is Jeffrey Buchman and as choreographer/assistant to the director is Rosa Mercedes.
Figaro, the titular barber of Seville, brings audiences along on his amusing adventure to outwit Doctor Bartolo from marrying the young and beautiful Rosina. Count Almaviva, who has come to Figaro for help, is truly in love with her, while Bartolo is only interested in her money. A battle of the wits ensues with many disguises and tricks, and in the end, both the Count and the Doctor get exactly what they want.
Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville” is a timeless classic, with what the AVA describes as “catchy tunes and endless laughs that will leave you humming and giggling long after the curtains close.”
Performances are as follows:
April 25 – Young Professionals Night (includes an after-show meet and greet with the cast and light fare);
April 27, 30 and May 2, 2024 – AVA’s Helen Corning Warden Theater;
May 4 – Central Bucks High School South;
May 7 – The Haverford School’s Centennial Hall;
May 12 – Lehigh University’s Zoellner Arts Center at 4 p.m. For tickets to this performance, call 610-758-2787 (7LU-ARTS), x0. This performance is underwritten by a contribution from Victoria Eckert Zoellner.
Unless otherwise noted, all performances start at 7:30 p.m.
For information, call 215-735-1685 or email info@avaopera.org. Tickets are available at https://avaopera.org.
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