Event poster for 'Birthdate Special' at Rossnt's with date February 20 and 21, 2022, featuring stylized purple Gothic script text.

MISCHIEF TRIUMPHS FOR LOVE

Meet Figaro—Seville’s most famous barber and mischief maker—who’s always one step ahead with a plan and a punchline. When Count Almaviva falls for the clever and charming Rosina, it’s up to Figaro to outwit her scheming guardian so true love can triumph.

Featuring the iconic “Figaro, Figaro, Figaro!” aria, Rossini’s Il barbiere di Siviglia brims with rapid-fire wit, unforgettable music, and comedic twists at every turn. Proving that a sharp blade and an even sharper mind can conquer just about anything, don’t miss this riotous romp at the Tennessee Theatre.

Sung in Italian with projected English Translations.

Tickets start at just $35.
Special tickets are available for grade school students—check out Penny4Arts here.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20
7:30 PM

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22
2:30 PM

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This project is being supported in whole or in part by federal award number 21.027 awarded to Knox County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Arts & Culture Alliance.
This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRP5534 awarded to the State of Tennessee by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

DISCOVER THE HISTORY

Step further into Rossini’s world during our pre-show talk at the East Tennessee Historical Society, located across from the Tennessee Theatre.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20
6:30 PM

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22
1:30 PM

Pre-show talks begin 1 hour before the show and run for 40 minutes.

MEET THE CAST

A man with a bald head, smiling, wearing a black suit and white shirt, outdoors with a blurred green background.

Joey Mechavich

Conductor

Close-up portrait of a bald man with a full gray beard, wearing a black sweater with a textured pattern, against a dark background.

Dean Anthony

Stage Director

Dr. Christy Lee

Chorus Director

Chest-up portrait of a middle-aged man with blonde hair, blue eyes, wearing a dark suit and purple shirt, outside with blurred greenery in the background.

Steven Condy

Bartolo

Man with dark hair smiling outdoors, wearing a brown coat over a black top, with a background of green leaves.

Andrew Morstein

Count Almaviva

Close-up portrait of a woman with dark brown hair styled in loose waves, wearing a black turtleneck, against a plain light background.

Sarah Coit

Rosina

Portrait of a man with a dark beard and mustache, wearing a black shirt, black and white polka dot tie, and a patterned jacket, against a gray background.

Eleomar Cuello

Figaro

A man with short curly black hair and wearing a light blue suit jacket over a white turtleneck, looking directly at the camera.

Edwin Jhamaal Davis

Basilio

Deshawn Stevens

Fiorello & Officer

Tori Franklin

Berta

HELPFUL INFO

Directions to the Tennessee Theatre can be found here. For the easiest access to the theatre, we recommend using the State Street Parking Garage.

Questions about what to expect when attending the opera? Check out our FAQ’s here!

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Our sponsors help enrich Knoxville with programs like this as we continue to develop a vibrant arts community that unites people in unforgettable ways.

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