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The Marriage of Figaro
The State Repertory Opera of New Jersey is proud to present one of Mozart’s most beloved operas, “The Marriage of Figaro” on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 2 pm in Memorial Auditorium at Montclair State University, 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ. This semi-staged production is a collaboration between State Repertory Opera and the Society of Musical Arts orchestra of Maplewood, NJ.
This semi-staged production is a collaboration between State Repertory Opera and the Society of Musical Arts orchestra of Maplewood, NJ. The opera will be sung in Italian with English supertitles for translation. Performing is a young, and energetic cast who will delight the audience with their beautiful singing and terrific acting. The production is under the guidance of South Orange resident and Artistic Director, Dita Delman along with Conductor Stephen Culbertson and Stage Director Stephanie Godino. The State Repertory Opera cast brings the opera to life with many themes relevant to the 21st century – love, philandering, seduction, jealousy, political intrigue, and more – ultimately climaxing in repentance and forgiveness. The opera is a favorite of seasoned operagoers and a perfect first opera for those who have never attended an opera performance. Tickets are available for Montclair State University students at $15.00 with student Identification. These special “rush” tickets will only be sold at the door on April 2, 2016 at 1.00 pm.