The Barber of Seville

First Coast Opera presents fully staged performances of The Barber of Seville, on December 29 and 31, 2024 at Lewis Auditorium. The performances begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday and 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both productions offer a one-hour pre-show talk, open to all ticket holders, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday and 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

This well-known, much-loved, and humorous opera by Gioachino Rossini, features Figaro, a multi-talented barber known for offering solutions to every problem. Count Almaviva wishes to woo Rosina, Figaro helps, and mayhem and delightful music ensues. In 1778, Pierre Beaumarchais wrote three plays that all feature Figaro. Rossini's opera recounts the events of the first of those plays and premiered in 1816. (Mozart's opera The Marriage of Figaro, composed 30 years earlier in 1786, is based on the second part of the Beaumarchais trilogy.)

Conducted by Curtis Tucker this is a fully staged show with an orchestra. The cast includes Jake Stamatis as Figaro, Sara Nordin as Rosina, and Fran Daniel Laucerica as Count Almaviva. Each performance includes a pre-show talk that begins one hour before the opera.

The 2024/25 season marks the 25th anniversary of First Coast Opera. The organization serves Northeast Florida with professional opera performances for the community's education, cultural enhancement, and enjoyment. They strive to offer artistic excellence and are committed to developing local talent.

Admission: Prices vary on the day and the seating. Prices for adults range from $45.00 to $90.00. Student prices are $20.00 or $90.00. First Coast Opera has more information and a link to tickets.

When:

Sunday, December 29: 

• Lobby opens at 12:30 p.m.
• Pre-show talk at 1:00 p.m.
• Performance at 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 31: 

• Lobby opens at 6:00 p.m.
• Pre-show talk at 6:30 p.m.
• Performance at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada Street, St. Augustine, Florida 32084

Assisted Listening Narration: Available with advance registration. Please email [email protected].