The Barber of Seville
April 30, 2026 | 7:30 PM
May 2, 2026 | 7:30 PM
H-E-B PERFORMANCE HALL
TOBIN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
free pre-show lectures:
One hour prior to each performance, audience members are encouraged to attend a free lecture that is open to all ticket holders. These lectures, held in the Tobin Center’s Feik Rotunda, are designed to be educational for opera-goers of all ages and are offered to help the audience gain a better understanding of the production they are about to experience.
Overview
Music by: Gioachino Rossini
Libretto by: Cesare Sterbini
Running Time: 3 hours including one intermission
Get ready to be swept away by the delightful antics and infectious energy of Rossini's The Barber of Seville as OPERA San Antonio presents a vibrant new production from Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. This fresh take on the beloved comic opera combines clever staging, bold visuals, and Rossini’s sparkling score to create a performance that’s both laugh-out-loud funny and musically thrilling. Critics have praised this production for its inventive design and lively spirit, making it a must-see event for opera lovers and newcomers alike. Don’t miss this joyful whirlwind of romance, disguise, and mischief — it's opera at its most entertaining!
Sung in Italian with English translations projected above the stage.
This production is presented in collaboration with The Orchestra San Antonio
