The Marriage of Figaro
Overview
The adventures of Figaro and Susanna unfold with wit and delight in this satire about nobility and power. Count Almaviva is determined to woo Susanna, who is engaged to Figaro—a servant in the household. The betrothed will do whatever it takes to navigate the Count’s advances; and the Countess—fed up with her husband’s infidelities—joins in the chaos, too. This empathetic comedy of twists and turns features sublime musical moments, a healthy dose of irreverence, and is a joyful reminder of our shared humanity.
Cast & crew
Elizabeth Askren
Fenlon Lamb
Richard Ollarsaba
Laquita Mitchell
Jesús Vicente Murillo
Leela Subramaniam
Deepa Johnny
Matthew Burns
Tesia Kwarteng
Roland Hawkins II
Antonio Domino
Judy Yannini
Sankara Harouna
Jocelyn Thomas
Allison Knotts
Claire Forstman
Cameron Porteous
Christine A. Richardson
Connie Yun
Sara Beukers
Seth Hoff
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Production Information
Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro sparkles with arias, duets and trios that have captivated audiences for centuries, including “Voi che sapete” and “Sull’aria” (heard in The Shawshank Redemption). Experience this grand and traditional production, set in 18th century Seville, with the dazzling sounds of the Portland Opera chorus and orchestra (you can learn more about them here).
The Marriage of Figaro is sung in Italian with English captions above the stage.
Dates, programming, artists, and details are subject to change.
Accessibility
Captions: For patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing, each performance includes live English captions projected above the stage.
Audio Description: For patrons who are blind or have low-vision, the Sunday matinee performance will include a live audio description of the action and dialogue onstage.
Learn more about accessibility at the Keller Auditorium here. If you require wheelchair accessible and/or companion seating, or have any other hearing or vision needs, please call us to purchase tickets so that we can ensure your visit to the theatre is an excellent one.
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When We Gather
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Let us be clear: there is no place for bigotry, discrimination, hate, harassment, or intolerance at Portland Opera.
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Community sponsors
Portland Opera is grateful for the ongoing philanthropic support from our individual patrons and generous donors, James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Oregon Arts Commission, Oregon Community Foundation, Regional Arts and Culture Council, including support from the City of Portland, Multnomah County, and the Arts Education & Access Fund, special support from The CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund, and The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program.