Opera

Il Barbiere Di Siviglia Tickets

Duration

3 hrs 10 mins with interval

Age Limit

Suitable for all ages

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

Theater name: Metropolitan Opera House

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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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

The opera is sung in Italian

Title languages displayed for Il Barbiere di Siviglia. Met Titles in English, German, Spanish, and Italian.

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If you book tickets more than 14 days in advance, you will receive the tickets 14 days prior to the show date.

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Please note most of the theatres do not allow entry post the show start time and we recommend you reach the venue 10-15 minutes early.

Show timings may be subject to change every week/month. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.