On this episode of The KC Arts Beat Report, Patrick Neas speaks with acclaimed director Steven Lawless about Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s upcoming production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, one of the most beloved and influential operas ever written.
Lawless, whose association with Figaro stretches back to 1976 and has included productions throughout Europe, Asia, and North America, discusses why the opera continues to captivate audiences nearly 240 years after its premiere. The conversation explores Mozart’s extraordinary collaboration with librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte, the political and social themes hidden beneath the opera’s sparkling comedy, and the revolutionary spirit inherited from Beaumarchais’ controversial original play.
Whether you’re a lifelong opera lover or curious about experiencing Mozart on the stage for the first time, enjoy this fascinating look inside one of the masterpieces of Western art.
Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro
November 7, 7:30 p.m.
November 13, 7:30 p.m.
November 15, 2:00 p.m.
Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and more information, visit: https://kcopera.org