The Barber of Seville
May 3–18, 2025
MUSIC BY GIOACHINO ROSSINI
LYRICS BY CESARE STERBINI
Where love is concerned, too much is not even enough. Rosina is young, clever, and wealthy, but her greedy guardian desires her and her fortune for himself. Using her wits to outsmart him and find her true love, she enlists Figaro, the mischievous and well-connected local barber, who has more than a few tricks up his sleeve. Plans go awry (resulting in several close shaves) against the backdrop of Gioachino Rossini’s iconic score as romance and a little old-fashioned trickery combine in one of the best-loved comedies of all time.
Approximate Run Time:
2 hours and 47 minutes with 1 intermission
Sung in Italian with English captions projected above the stage.
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Sat May 3 7:30 Sun May 4 2:00 Thu May 8 7:30 Sat May 10 7:30 Sun May 11 2:00 Sat May 17 7:30 Sun May 18 2:00Location
Ordway Music Theater
345 Washington St
St Paul, MN 55102
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Cast & Creative Team
Learn MoreSynopsis
Read MoreRosina is under the watchful eye of her guardian Dr. Bartolo, who aims to marry her for her dowry. She captures the interest of Count Almaviva who disguises himself as a poor student named Lindoro to test her affection.
Composer Biography
Read MoreGioachino Rossini
Rossini’s chief legacy remains his extraordinary contribution to the operatic repertoire. His comedic masterpieces, including perhaps his most famous work, Il barbiere di Siviglia…
Director's Note
Read MoreChuck Hudson, Stage Director
The Barber of Seville is based on a French play by Beaumarchais who explored how the stock characters of the Italian Commedia dell’Arte evolved when they came to France. We still find the miserly old man…