The Marriage of Figaro at Clarice Smith, Jun 29-Jul 3

The Marriage of Figaro at Clarice Smith, Jun 29-Jul 3

Maryland Lyric Opera:
The Marriage of Figaro
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

June 29 – July 3, 2022
Wed, Jun 29, 2022 . 07:00PM to 10:15PM
Fri, Jul 1, 2022 . 07:00PM to 10:15PM
Sun, Jul 3, 2022 . 02:00PM to 05:15PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. In Person.

Maryland Lyric Opera makes a triumphant return to fully staged performances with one of opera’s most popular musical comedies: Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, June 29 through July 3, 2022.

Presented in an inventive and stylish period production on the intimate stage of the Kay Theatre in The Clarice at the University of Maryland, the opera tells an upstairs/downstairs story of love and all of its hijinks – from lust to betrayal to forgiveness – all set to some of the most beautiful and indelible music ever written. Conducted by Music Director Louis Salemno and directed for the stage by David Gately, this classic remains every bit as relevant today as it was Mozart’s time – perfect for opera lovers and those who are new to opera alike.

The cast features Hunter Enoch as Figaro, Nayoung Ban as Susanna, Javier Arrey as the Count, Mary Feminear as the Countess, Allegra De Vita as Cherubino, and Kenneth Kellogg as Dr. Bartolo.

Sung in Italian, with English surtitles.

Health + Safety: Patrons attending University of Maryland arts events are no longer required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. We continue to encourage audiences to wear a mask and stay current with vaccinations and boosters. Please see our Health & Safety information page for information about what to expect during your visit.

Parking Notice: Stadium Drive Garage will be closed over the summer. Free parking will be available in Lots 1/Z, the large surface lots just beyond The Clarice. A shuttle service from Lot 1 to The Clarice will be available before and after the opera.

Tickets: $25 to $60 reserved seating. Students: $10. Click here.

Thais at Clarice Smith, Jan 30-Feb 1

Thais at Clarice Smith, Jan 30-Feb 1

Maryland Lyric Opera presents
Thaïs
by Jules Massanet

Thu, Jan 30, 2020 . 7:30PM
Sat, Feb 1, 2020 . 2:00PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Kay Theatre.

A new production of Massenet’s rarely produced Thaïs. Claudia Zahn directs this new production in collaboration with scenic and lighting designer Harry Feiner. Sarah Joy Miller, a rising American soprano who made her Metropolitan Opera debut last season, sings the iconic title role. Louis Otey co-stars as Athanaël, and MDLO Young Artist Institute alumni Joseph Michael Brent, Hunter Enoch, Caroline Hewitt, Sarah Joyce Cooper, and Hayan Kim round out the cast. Music Director Louis Salemno leads the MDLO Orchestra interpreting Massenet’s powerful score.

Tickets: $10 to $75. Click here.

Maryland Lyric Opera: An Evening of Verdi at Clarice Smith, May 18-19

Maryland Lyric Opera: An Evening of Verdi at Clarice Smith, May 18-19

Maryland Lyric Opera: An Evening of Verdi

Sat, May 18, 2019 . 7:30PM
Sun, May 19, 2019 . 2:00PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.
Kay Theatre, reserved.

Maryland Lyric Opera presents an evening of excerpts from three of Verdi’s most celebrated operas; Il Trovatore, La traviata, & Rigoletto. 50 members of The MDLO Orchestra join the singers on stage for performances hosted by MDLO Music Director Louis Salemno. Join us as we take you inside these timeless dramas.

Javier Arrey, baritone
Nayoung Ban, soprano
Marco Cammarota, tenor
Yongxi Chen, tenor
Daryl Freedman, mezzo-soprano
Raquel Gonzalez, soprano

The Maryland Lyric Opera Orchestra, Louis Salemno, Conductor.

Tickets: Students $10; Others: $25 to $60. Click here.