Marriage of Figaro by Mozart at Center for Jewish History

THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO (Nozze di Figaro) by Mozart is coming to Off-Broadway this JulyFollowing his world premiere adaptation of Don Giovanni in 2018, David Serero returns with the Marriage of Figaro in a new adaptation in which he stars as Figaros title role.The musical numbers will be performed in Italian while the recitative will be done as dialogues in English, enabling Mr Serero to create his funny theatrical moments and to allow the audience to follow the story. This opera is an audience's favorite,known of its festive elements, written by Mozart and Lorenzo Da Ponte.The Cast includes: David Serero (Figaro), Hannah Madeleine Goodman (Susanna), Charles Gray (Count), Jennifer Zamorano (Countess), and Allegra Durante (Cherubino).David Serero is widely known for his signature of theatrical adaptations (which he adapts, directs and produces)introducing classics to a broader audience with unique adaptations, by adding what he calls his "touch of champagne". His recent adaptationsare "Cyrano de Bergerac" featuring Jazz standards, "Othello" in a Moroccan style, "The Merchant of Venice" in a Sephardi style,and many more. David has also brought operas in a more accessible format (Don Giovanni, Nabucco, Nozze di Figaro) with unique adaptations, as well as bringing back to life important works of literature such as the Jew of Malta, The Yiddish King Lear, and Napoleon by Stanley Kubrick. His recent Off-Broadway production of "Romeo and Juliet" in a Jewish adaptation, featuring one Sephardic family against one Ashkenazi family, has received critical acclaim.Five performances: July 9th (3pm), July 11th (8pm - Premiere followed by After Party), July 15th (8pm), July 18th (8pm), and July 21st (6pm - Closing night followed by After Party).Tickets are $26 and $36 (VIP tickets including gold seating and access to the after party on opening or closing night) and can be purchased on ASFfigaro.bpt.me or 1.800.838.3006.Hosted by the American Sephardi Federation, the performances will take place at the Center for Jewish History (15 West 16th Street, New York NY 10011).