Synopsis
ACT 1
Rosina 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. Rosina is determined to outwit Bartolo and appears at the window with a letter for Lindoro but is apprehended by her jealous guardian. Figaro, the clever barber, assists Almaviva to enter Bartolo’s house by disguising him as a soldier.
Bartolo discovers from Rosina’s music teacher, Don Basilio, that Count Almaviva is in Seville to court Rosina, so Bartolo decides he must marry Rosina immediately. Disguised as the drunken soldier, Almaviva arrives with an order for lodging at Bartolo’s house. Bartolo protests as Rosina tries to retrieve a letter from Lindoro explaining his love for her. The police are summoned to take the soldier into custody. When Lindoro privately reveals his true identity to the sergeant, everyone else is left confounded by the day’s events.
INTERMISSION
ACT 2
Almaviva assumes a new disguise as Don Alonso, a substitute music teacher for Basilio. He gains Bartolo’s trust by revealing his knowledge of Basilio’s plan to defame the Count and giving him Rosina’s letter to Lindoro as proof. Figaro arrives to shave Bartolo and manages to steal the key to Rosina’s balcony. Bartolo overhears Rosina and Almaviva (who she still believes to be Lindoro) discussing the details of their nocturnal escape and orders “Don Alonso” from his house.
Bartolo shows Rosina the letter she wrote to Lindoro, claiming that he obtained it from Lindoro must be an agent for Count Almaviva. Feeling betrayed, Rosina confronts Lindoro, who reveals his genuine identity. She reconciles with him, and their marriage takes place with the reluctant assistance of Don Basilio. Bartolo realizes what has transpired but arrives too late to prevent the union. He can only watch as the newlyweds and others celebrate their successful ruse and love triumphing over his schemes.
The Barber of Seville
May 3 – 18, 2025
