The Barber of Seville at War Memorial Opera House
Dates: 5/28/2026 - 6/21/2026
📍 Theatre: War Memorial Opera House
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San Francisco Opera presents Gioachino Rossini's The Barber of Seville (Il Barbiere di Siviglia), conducted by Benjamin Manis in a staging by Spanish director Emilio Sagi, a co-production with Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre. The opera follows the charismatic Figaro, who helps a pair of young lovers outwit an overbearing guardian, featuring memorable arias including Figaro's Largo al factotum and Rosina's Una voce poco fa. The title role is shared by baritones Joshua Hopkins and Justin Austin, with Maria Kataeva and Hongni Wu as Rosina, Levy Sekgapane and Jack Swanson as Count Almaviva, and Renato Girolami and Patrick Carfizzi as Doctor Bartolo. The June 5 performance at 7:30 p.m. will be livestreamed.
Cast and Creative Team for The Barber of Seville at War Memorial Opera House
Cast
Hongni Wu
Rosina
Maria Kataeva
Rosina
Justin Austin
Figaro
Joshua Hopkins
Figaro
Patrick Carfizzi
Doctor Bartolo
Jack Swanson
Count Almaviva
Levy Sekgapane
Count Almaviva
Gabriel Natal-Baéz
Ambrogio
Thomas Kinch
Officer
Olivier Zerouali
Fiorello
Catherine Cook
Berta
Riccardo Fassi
Don Basilio
Renato Girolami
Doctor Bartolo
Creative Team
Llorenç Corbella
Set Designer
Emilio Sagi
Director
Pepa Ojanguren
Costume Designer
Gary Marder
Lighting Designer
Nuria Castejón
Original Choreographer
Colm Seery
Revival Choreographer
John Keene
Chorus Director
Benjamin Manis
Conductor
News About The Barber of Seville at War Memorial Opera House
Video: ELEKTRA at San Francisco Opera
June 11, 2026 San Francisco Opera has unveiled a trailer for its current production of ELEKTRA, Richard Strauss's one-act opera, which is running at the War Memorial Opera House through June 27 as part of the company's 2025–26 season.
Video: First Look at THE BARBER OF SEVILLE at San Francisco Opera
April 16, 2026 San Francisco Opera has released first look footage of THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, Gioachino Rossini's beloved comedic masterpiece, running May 28 through June 21, 2026 at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco.
ELEKTRA, THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, AND PRIDE CONCERT Set for San Francisco Opera Summer 2026 Lineup
March 25, 2026 San Francisco Opera has announced its Summer 2026 lineup. The season includes Elektra, The Barber of Seville, and special events. Performances will take place across San Francisco and the Bay Area.
BOHÈME OUT OF THE BOX to Tour Multiple Cities This April
February 27, 2026 San Francisco Opera will present BOHÈME OUT OF THE BOX in various locations including San Francisco, Emeryville, Oakland, Woodside, and Concord this April, bringing opera closer to the community.
San Francisco Opera's 2025–26 Season to Opens in September
July 11, 2025 San Francisco Opera’s 2025–26 season, the tenth under the leadership of Tad and Dianne Taube General Director Matthew Shilvock, kicks off in September. Learn more about the season!
San Francisco Opera to Present THE BARBER OF SEVILLE at the Marin Center Drive-In
April 19, 2021 San Francisco Opera stages its first live opera performances with a new, specially adapted production of Gioachino Rossini's The Barber of Seville offered in a drive-in setting on the bucolic grounds of San Rafael's Marin Center.About the Theatre
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The Blake Works (02/27/26-03/08/26)
Merola Opera Program presents "Grand Finale" (08/17/24-08/17/24)
Merola Opera Program (08/19/23-08/19/23)
Merola Grand Finale (08/20/22-08/20/22)
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