Prepare to be swept off your feet as Opera Columbus, in collaboration with prominent arts organizations, presents a stunning lineup of events in early 2025. From the electrifying performances of 'West Side Story' at the Ohio Theatre with dynamic dance numbers and a timeless love story to the comedic brilliance of 'The Marriage of Figaro,' where disguises and hilarity ensue, opera enthusiasts are in for a treat. The grandeur continues with the Cooper-Bing Competition, showcasing emerging talent in the opera world, offering young vocalists a chance at artistic glory.

A Captivating Journey Through Opera: West Side Story, The Marriage of Figaro, and the Cooper-Bing Competition

### Event Description: The Threepenny Opera

**Event Title:** The Threepenny Opera

**Dates and Times:**
- **Friday, November 22:** 7:30 PM
- **Sunday, November 24:** 2:00 PM

**Location:** 
- **Venue:** Opera Columbus
- **Parking:** Available at the Columbus Commons Parking Garage located off of Rich or Main Street.

**Overview:**
Set in the impoverished back alleys of Victorian London, "The Threepenny Opera" follows the underworld antihero Mackie Messer, also known as Mack the Knife, as he tries to woo Polly Peachum and elude the authorities. This landmark 20th-century work, rarely performed by a professional opera company, offers a satiric critique of capitalism and the meaning of morality in the slums. The opera is renowned for its palpable evocation of corruption and dread, set to Kurt Weill’s irresistible score.

**Music and Highlights:**
- **Composer:** Kurt Weill
- **Librettist:** Bertolt Brecht
- **Classic Tunes:** Including "Mack the Knife," "Pirate Jenny," and ballads that explore themes of broken relationships, struggle, love, life, and death.

**Production Team:**
- **Stage Director:** Austin Regan, an NYC-based director known for his acclaimed stage work across the United States.
- **Conductor:** Dr. Everett McCorvey, a distinguished conductor and tenor with a global performance history.

**Special Notes:**
- This is a 90-minute version of "The Threepenny Opera."
- The opera has been adapted numerous times for stage and screen, most notably as the 1931 German film and the 1989 American film "Mack the Knife."

**Audience Information:**
- **Dress Code:** There is no formal dress code. Patrons may choose to dress for a special occasion or keep it casual.
- **Arrival:** Plan to arrive 30-40 minutes early to allow time for parking, ticket collection, and seating. Latecomers will be seated at an appropriate point in the production.

**Tickets:**
- Available for purchase online. Options to buy individual tickets or subscribe for the season.

**Additional Information:**
For more details, visit the Opera Columbus website or contact their box office at 614.461.8101.

The Threepenny Opera

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### Event Description: The Marriage of Figaro

#### Overview
Opera Columbus proudly presents "The Marriage of Figaro," a timeless comic masterpiece by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This opera, regarded as one of the greatest ever written, is a screwball comedy filled with disguises, surprises, and compromises. It brings to life the vibrant and enchanting music of Mozart, marked by glorious arias, tender duets, and the celebrated effervescent overture.

#### Performance Dates
- **Friday, April 25, 2024, at 7:30 PM**
- **Sunday, April 27, 2024, at 2:00 PM**

#### Synopsis
"The Marriage of Figaro" is a sequel to "The Barber of Seville" and is based on the French play "La Folle Journée, ou Le Mariage de Figaro" by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais. The story unfolds over one uproarious day as Figaro, the barber of Seville, struggles to marry his bride, Susanna, amidst a series of farcical antics. Identities are concealed, manners are upended, and plots are foiled, involving a vengeful doctor, his matronly housekeeper, and a bumbling teenage page.

#### Creative Team
- **Composer:** Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- **Librettist:** Lorenzo Da Ponte
- **Stage Director:** Bruno Baker
  - Bruno Baker is a Latinx NYC-based American/Brazilian multidisciplinary stage director with extensive experience in various opera companies.
- **Conductor:** Dr. Casey Robards
  - Dr. Casey Robards is a Korean adoptee, music director, pianist, and coach known for her sensitive musicality and collaborative leadership.

#### Orchestra
The Columbus Symphony Orchestra will be the orchestra for the 2024-25 season, bringing the music of "The Marriage of Figaro" to life.

#### Venue and Parking
- **Location:** Performances will be held at a venue associated with Opera Columbus.
- **Parking:** Available at the Columbus Commons Parking Garage located off of Rich or Main Street.

#### Additional Information
- **Dress Code:** There is no formal dress code. Patrons may choose to dress for a special occasion or keep it casual.
- **Arrival Time:** Plan to arrive 30-40 minutes early to allow time for parking, ticket collection, and seating.

#### Tickets
Tickets are available for purchase now. Don't miss the chance to experience this charming exploration of the perils of temptation, the grace of forgiveness, and the triumph of love.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Opera Columbus website.

The Marriage of Figaro

### Event Description: West Side Story at the Ohio Theatre

**Event Title:** West Side Story

**Dates and Times:**
- Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 7:30 PM
- Friday, February 14, 2025, at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 7:30 PM
- Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM

**Location:** Ohio Theatre, Columbus, Ohio

**Event Overview:**
Experience the timeless musical masterpiece, *West Side Story*, in an electrifying, larger-than-life staging at the Ohio Theatre. This production is a co-production involving Opera Columbus, BalletMet, CAPA, and the Columbus Symphony, promising a spectacular fusion of music, dance, and drama.

**Synopsis:**
Set in New York’s Upper West Side, *West Side Story* tells the tale of two rival gangs, the Jets and the Sharks, locked in a fierce turf battle. Amidst the chaos, Tony and Maria cross enemy lines, dreaming of a time and place where they can love freely. The musical features Leonard Bernstein’s iconic score, including hits like "America," "Tonight," "Maria," "I Feel Pretty," and the enduring "Somewhere."

**Special Features:**
- The performance will be presented with Spanish and English supertitles.
- This production is a collaboration between Opera Columbus, CAPA, Columbus Symphony, and BalletMet.

**Creative Team:**
- **Composer:** Leonard Bernstein
- **Librettist:** Stephen Sondheim
- **Conductor:** Rossen Milanov

**Conductor Profile:**
Rossen Milanov, the music director of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, will conduct this production. Milanov is renowned for his versatility and has an extensive national and international presence. He has collaborated with some of the world’s preeminent artists and has a rich history of conducting both opera and ballet.

**Additional Information:**
- **Dress Code:** There is no formal dress code. Patrons may choose to dress for a special occasion or keep it casual.
- **Parking:** Available at the Columbus Commons Parking Garage located off of Rich or Main Street.
- **Arrival Time:** Plan to arrive 30-40 minutes early to allow time for parking, ticket collection, and seating.

**Tickets:**
Tickets are available for purchase now. Don’t miss the chance to witness this iconic musical brought to life in a grand collaboration.

**Contact Information:**
For more details and to purchase tickets, visit the Opera Columbus website or contact the box office at 614.461.8101.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and romance with *West Side Story* at the Ohio Theatre!

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West Side Story

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West Side Story exploded onto Broadway in 1957 in a sensational storm of exuberant dance and wistful romance. It was a phenomenon that never faded, “an incandescent piece of work” (The New York Times).

In 2025, this musical masterpiece will come to the Ohio Theatre in an electrifying, larger-than-life staging in a collaboration with Opera Columbus, CAPA, Columbus Symphony and BalletMet. Experience the greatest score ever written, dynamic dance numbers that soar through the open air, and a love story for the ages.

Regarded as one of the greatest operas ever written, The Marriage of Figaro is a screwball comedy complete with disguises, surprises, and compromises, and comes to life with an impressive cast of singers.

The barber of Seville is getting hitched today! The passions and perils of love and marriage collide in one uproarious day as Figaro struggles to get his bride, Susanna, to the altar unscathed. Identities are concealed, manners upended, plots foiled … Soon, everyone’s involved in the farcical antics, from a vengeful doctor and his matronly housekeeper to a bumbling teenage page!

The Cooper-Bing is an internationally recognized vocal competition that has celebrated and supported emerging young artists in opera. Dubbed “The Olympics of Opera”, this competition encourages talent, creates artistic opportunity, and helps welcome the next generation into the professional opera community. Five finalists compete for the grand prize of $10,000! 

Opera Columbus

13 - 16 Feb, 2025

West Side Story

25 - 27 Apr, 2025

The Marriage of Figaro

May 18, 2025

Cooper-Bing Competition

22 - 24 Nov, 2024

The Threepenny Opera

25 - 27 Apr, 2024

The Marriage of Figaro

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