UK Opera Theatre returns with Mozart’s classic comedy ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 10, 2024) — The University of Kentucky Opera Theatre kicks off its 2024-25 season with W.A. Mozart’s remarkable comedic opera, “Le Nozze di Figaro,” (“The Marriage of Figaro”) Oct. 18-20 at the Lexington Opera House.
Centered around Figaro and Susanna’s wedding day, the captivating narrative unfolds with unexpected twists, mistaken identities and some of the most enchanting music in opera. Since its premiere in Vienna in 1786, “Le Nozze di Figaro” has consistently ranked as one of the most frequently performed operas, captivating audiences with its enduring charm and musical brilliance.
UK Opera Theatre alumnus Christopher Burchett directs the production.
“The University Opera Theatre has become world renowned as a source for well-trained young singers,” Burchett said. “Some of the reasons for this are the vocal and acting talent of the singers recruited to the university, the knowledge and dedication of the faculty at UK, and the ever-growing production value of the operas performed. Our production of Mozart’s ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’ will be a perfect blend of everything audiences have come to love about opera in the past and some of the best young singing actors the country has to offer. This is not to be missed.”
Sung in Italian with English supertitles, “Le Nozze di Figaro” runs three hours with an intermission. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20. Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com, or by calling the Central Bank Center ticket office at 859-233-3535 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. All phone orders include a per ticket service fee.
Buyer beware
With the rise in the number of “secondary ticket agencies/scalpers,” UK Opera Theatre has experienced an increase in the number of invalid tickets being presented at entrance gates. The ONLY authorized ticket sales agents for the Lexington Opera House are:
- Central Bank Center ticket office
- Ticketmaster.com
The Lexington Opera House is not able to honor, replace or refund invalid tickets. Invalid tickets must be confiscated by the Central Bank Center ticket office. A copy of the tickets, which may be used to alert the point of purchase, will be provided at the customer’s request.
Customers with invalid tickets are welcome to purchase valid tickets at the Central Bank Center ticket office — seating location and price based upon availability. Learn more by visiting the Lexington Opera House’s website.
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