Mozart’s madcap comedy classic is charming its way onto the Benedum Center stage in November! The Marriage of Figaro is one of the most popular comic operas of all time… in fact, we guarantee you will recognize this opera in the first five notes! Its music has infiltrated pop culture from cartoons to movies such as Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory to The Shawshank Redemption — it’s the perfect introduction to opera! When the philandering Count Almaviva conspires to destroy Susanna and Figaro’s marital bliss on their wedding night, this clever couple turns the tables in a tospy turvy evening of disguises and surprises. Filled with amusing cases of mistaken identity and romantic subterfuge, plus music by Mozart at the height of his powers, come see why The Marriage of Figaro has stood the test of time for centuries. English supertitles are projected above the stage so you’ll understand every word. See why opera is the ultimate performing art.

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Music Director Antony Walker conducts. The Marriage of Figaro is sponsored in part by a generous gift from Robert and Christine Pietrandrea. Period production, owned by Lyric Opera of Kansas City.