Figaro: The Story So Far

We must give a nod to the Falconbridge Players, who acknowledge that too many of us know Figaro only from the Warner Bros. cartoon Rabbit of Seville. (Though it is a classic.) Figaro has a long history that predates Bugs and even opera altogether; he appears in plays by Pierre Beaumarchais. The Players will be presenting a new adaptation of the third play in the trilogy — A Timely Intervention By the Former Barber of Seville (Figaro’s Final Adventure) — later this fall. Right now, they present Figaro: The Story So Far, a synopsis of his prior adventures in The Barber of Seville and The Marriage of Figaro in true “Previously on Succession…” style. The free presentation will include members of the cast of Figaro’s Final Adventure.

media release: Only know Figaro from the opera? Or like most of us, just from what you picked up from classic cartoons like The Rabbit Of Seville? We're here to help!

The wily and inventive Figaro appeared in a trilogy of plays (yes! Figaro is originally a stage character, not an Operaman!) written by Pierre Beaumarchais. In September, Falconbridge Players presents the world premiere of A Timely Intervention (Figaro's Final Adventure), but first, the story so far!

Falconbridge Players will present a fast, fun twirl through the first two plays (The Barber of Seville and The Marriage of Figaro), just enough so that you know who's done what to who and why you should care by time Figaro makes his Timely Intervention to save the reputation, honor, and family of Count Almaviva.

Presented in the Arts + Literature Laboratory main gallery, where you don't need opera glasses to enjoy every minute!