The Barber of Seville

FIGARO, FIGARO, FIGARO! Get ready for a rollicking fiesta of sunny Seville madness as Rossini’s celebrated, razor-sharp comedy returns to Des Moines Metro Opera's stage in riotous technicolor. Featuring some of opera’s most familiar and show-stopping tunes, The Barber of Seville is a treat for the eyes and ears and the perfect opera for the first-timer! Baritone Alexander Birch Elliott returns to DMMO as the wily Figaro, rising tenor Duke Kim makes his mainstage debut in the role of Count Almaviva and mezzo-soprano Sun-Ly Pierce returns to make a role debut as Rosina. Maestro Gary Thor Wedow conducts and Lindy Hume’s vibrant production will make a company debut. PERFORMANCES June 28 at 7:30 p.m. June 30 at 2:00 p.m. July 5 at 7:30 p.m. July 14 at 2:00 p.m. July 16 at 7:30 p.m. July 20 at 7:30 p.m.