Name: The Barber of Seville
Start: 2026-10-11T14:00:00
Location: The Brown Theatre

From swashbuckling adventures to operatic masterpieces, Kentucky Opera's lineup promises a season of unforgettable experiences. Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of performances awaiting audiences in Louisville.

A Kaleidoscope of Culture: Kentucky Opera's 2026-2027 Season

Kentucky Opera

Laugh-out-loud antics and mayhem meet an exercise fueled romp in Rossini’s madcap comedy. When a disguised count falls for the ward of a local bigwig, only a barber of quality can save the day. Best news of all? We open with a bang back at the Brown!

The Barber of Seville

The Brown Theatre

Acclaimed Philadelphia artist John Dowell felt called by his grandmother in a dream to travel to the cotton fields of South Carolina where his ancestors had likely been enslaved. Thus began an exploration that would take him on an unexpected journey using cotton as a metaphor for the Black Experience in America.

Cotton

Kentucky Opera Center for Cultural Health

Two men take a risky bet on the fidelity of their fiancées, then disguised themselves as their new potential suitors in this deliciously ironic comedy about relationships and the true nature of love.

Così fan tutte

Family dysfunction has never been as vividly rendered as it is by Strauss in this landmark operatic adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s radical play of the same name. Witnessing Strauss’ wild, unharnessed work is one of life’s truly unforgettable experiences.

The Barber of Seville

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