Update as of March 17, 2016:
Pittsburgh Opera announced today that Corrie Stallings will step in to perform the role of Rosina in all four performances of The Barber of Seville, including the Student Matinee. Emily Fons has withdrawn from the production for personal reasons.
Ms. Stallings recently won rave reviews for her portrayal of Jo March in Pittsburgh Opera’s sold-out performances of Mark Adamo’s Little Women. “Often one has to search far and wide to find a suitable replacement in situations like this”, said Pittsburgh Opera General Director Christopher Hahn. “We are extremely fortunate that the perfect person was right here in our midst. This is a wonderful opportunity for Corrie, and we are proud that, as a Resident Artist, she will put on full display the excellent talent we have here in Pittsburgh.”
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February 29, 2016
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Pittsburgh Opera continues its 77th season with the always popular comedy THE BARBER OF SEVILLE.
Almaviva is in love with the beautiful and virtuous Rosina, who is essentially held captive by Bartolo. Enlisting the aid of town barber Figaro, Almaviva attempts to thwart Bartolo’s plan to marry Rosina and marry her himself.
Rossini’s madcap comedy is guaranteed to send you out laughing and humming a tune. It features an amazing ensemble cast – including two former Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artists with tremendous personalities, Kevin Glavin and Jonathan Beyer – and debuts by Michele Angelini and Emily Fons, both of whom have received superlative reviews around the world in their roles. Antony Walker conducts.
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE was originally set in Seville, Spain in the 18th century. Pittsburgh Opera is performing a more contemporary version that is set in Hollywood during the 1950s. For example, instead of Bartolo being a doctor with Rosina as his ward, in this production Bartolo is a movie producer and Rosina is his studio’s starlet. There will be many recognizable characters from Hollywood’s heyday sprinkled throughout this lively production, which will conjure some of the most treasured moments from Hollywood’s golden age.
On stage April 2, 5, 8 and 10, it brings laughs and fun to the Benedum Center. Tickets start at $12.
