Stage Director

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.!

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The Barber of Seville

Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

Spend Valentine’s Day weekend immersed in the laughter and romance of Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love. When the shy and smitten Nemorino’s dream of winning the strong-willed Adina’s heart seems out of reach, he turns to a traveling purveyor of patent medicines in search of a love potion. After drinking every last drop, he sets off a cascade of comedic chaos. This heartwarming comedy embodies all the richness of Donizetti’s artistry and is simply too good to keep bottled up. Featuring laugh-out-loud moments and touching romance, this original, heartwarming comedy sparkles with wit and whimsy. Presented for the first time in over a decade, The Elixir of Love comes to life in a new production brought to life by conductor J. Ernest Green (Toledo Opera’s South Pacific, Ragtime, and The Merry Widow).

The Elixir of Love

Valentine Theatre

Fall in love all over again with this timeless classic! A wonderful opportunity to bring the entire family to Arizona Opera and experience familiar favorites and beloved characters. This treasured musical is based on the 1949 memoir of Maria von Trapp, The Story of the Trapp Family Singers, and set in Austria on the eve of the Anschluss in 1938. The Sound of Music tells the story of Maria, who takes a job as governess to a large family while she decides whether to become a nun.

Maria falls in love with the children, and eventually their widower father, Captain von Trapp. He is ordered to accept a commission in the German navy, but he opposes the Nazis. Captain von Trapp and Maria decide on a daring plan to flee Austria with the children, with everything at stake. Many songs from the musical have become family classics, including "Edelweiss," "My Favorite Things," "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," "Do-Re-Mi," and the title song, "The Sound of Music."

Stage Director

Ian Silverman

Events

Past events

Apr 30 - May 2, 2026

The Barber of Seville · OPERA San Antonio

13 - 15 Feb, 2026

The Elixir of Love · Toledo Opera

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