

Opera’s most mischievous matchmaker is back at the Met! Rossini’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville) is a riotous romp, packed with some of opera’s most beloved melodies
Great for
Fans of Comedy | Opera Enthusiasts | Lovers of Historical Comedy
Why watch Il Barbiere Di Siviglia
Why watch Il Barbiere Di Siviglia
you think opera is all tragic endings and serious faces, think again! Il Barbiere di Siviglia is here to shatter expectations and prove that opera can be laugh-out-loud funny, irresistibly catchy, and downright delightful. This is the ultimate feel-good opera, filled with quick-witted banter, charming trickery, and a love story that keeps you guessing until the final note. Set in 18th-century Seville, the opera follows the young and lovestruck Count Almaviva, who is determined to win the heart of the beautiful Rosina. The only problem? She’s kept under lock and key. Enter Figaro, Seville’s most resourceful barber, who devises a series of clever schemes, disguises, and deceptions to help Almaviva outwit Bartolo and win Rosina’s love.
With stunning costumes, larger-than-life characters, and a dazzling cast of world-class opera stars, this production at the Metropolitan Opera House brings Rossini’s comedic masterpiece to life like never before. Whether you’re a die-hard opera fan or just looking for a spectacular night out in New York, Il Barbiere di Siviglia is a must-see experience that will leave you grinning from ear to ear. Grab your tickets now and let Figaro and friends sweep you off your feet!
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Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Show details
Genre: Opera
Audience: Suitable for all ages
Theater name: Metropolitan Opera House
Theater facilities: restrooms, drinking water fountain, bar, air conditioning, restaurant, cafe
Theater accessibility: hearing assistance, access performances, wheelchair spaces available, wheelchair accessible, audio description, step-free access, assistive listening devices
Dress code: Smart casual
Cast & crew
- Leading Roles: Isabel Leonard as Rosina, Aigul Akhmetshina as Rosina, Lawrence Brownlee as Count Almaviva, Jack Swanson as Count Almaviva, Davide Luciano as Figaro, Andrey Zhilikhovsky as Figaro, Nicola Alaimo as Dr. Bartolo, Peter Kálmán as Dr. Bartolo, Alexander Vinogradov as Don Basilio
- Director: Bartlett Sher
- Composer: Gioachino Rossini
- Librettist: Cesare Sterbini
- Conductor: Giacomo Sagripanti
- Set Designer: Michael Yeargan
- Costume Designer: Catherine Zuber
- Lighting Designer: Christopher Akerlind
Additional info
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