¡Figaro! (90210)

See it if You like operas, satirical points of view, silly shows.

Don't see it if You want to see a show with depth. One performer had a screechy voice. They wrote own bios and were very self indulgent, singing praises.

See it if You enjoy opera music/singing, romantic comedies, and can appreciate it when a classic is updated.

Don't see it if You hate opera, don't like silliness and comedy, or dislike political elements in your shows.

See it if want to experience a wonderful updated version of a classic opera featuring a talented cast set in a muti-cultural America. Divine music!

Don't see it if you are not into opera with its musical flourishes and dramatic, and sometimes madcap comedy.

See it if Originality, fantastic voices in creative adaptation of a classic opera interest you.

Don't see it if You are a classicist and only enjoy the original Figaro.

Also Don't let the fact that this is an opera deter you. This show will change your mind.... Read more Read less

See it if you love opera, Mozart, satire, pop culture, and don't mind Groucho glasses on the Mona Lisa. Great fun! Great voices! Great music!

Don't see it if you don't like opera, want your classics straight no chaser, and want that wall built fast.

See it if you like a contemporary twist to the classic opera. Great singing, very funny & entertaining, evolving around issues with immigration etc.

Don't see it if you don't like opera. Titles were difficult to read at times.

Also It was long but it passed the time passed very quickly.

See it if you enjoy light entertainment by talented singers and actors.

Don't see it if you dislike opera.

See it if If you love opera and musical theatre set in a modern context. These actor singers and chamber musicians are extremely talented, & funny!!!

Don't see it if If you don't like opera

See it if you enjoy classical music. You will recognize enough of the score to keep you entertained throughout the silly lyrics/rhymes and ok singing.

Don't see it if you're a classical-music purist. The show is confusing & silly (only occasionally funny). The "translation" is NOT an actual translation.

See it if an entertaining, modern take on Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro set in the melting pot of LA - strong cast accompanied by talented musicians

Don't see it if you don't like sung-through musicals, are uncomfortable w sexual humor, or do not want politics in your entertainment

Also For those worried about the sung-through, operatic aspect of the show -
there are subtitles playing above the stage... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy laughing; you'd enjoy seeing a comic opera performed as if it were a musical comedy; you'll enjoy very creative use of a classic.

Don't see it if you're an opera purist; don't like modern adaptations of a classic and/or plays that raise political questions.

See it if Mozart's music with a clever libretto updated to reflect the political issues of our time. Immigration, racism, class, money and power.

Don't see it if You don't like operatic singing and a plot with characters that seem a little foolish.

See it if the idea of a contemporary version of Mozart's Figaro does not offend you; you have a good sense of humor, silliness is not a turn off.

Don't see it if messing with Figaro, the opera, angers your sensibilities; you prefer opera with fussy costumes and sets; you have so sense of humor.

Also I'm not an opera fan, but I thoroughly enjoyed this production. I do love Mozart's score, and I thought the contemporary spin on the original plot was very clever. I do speak Spanish, but I don't feel that not doing so would lessen one's enjoyment.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy opera and appreciate the humor transformed from the genius of Mozart to current issues. Absolutely delightful. Magical production.

Don't see it if You are not an opera fan and have difficulty following super titles

See it if you enjoy an intelligently satirical version of Mozart's famous opera. Wonderful performed and staged with lyrics flashed above.

Don't see it if you don't like Mozart or want to build a wall around America. It's an opera, sung in English with sprinkles of Spanish.

See it if you adore Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" but can appreciate a competently staged and performed modern parody with current relevance.

Don't see it if you do not enjoy long opera or musical theatre or other than authentic original opera productions, or if graphic language/themes offend you.

See it if you would like an incredible rethinking of Mozart's classic, The Marriage of Figaro. This is a current day opera and cleverly HILARIOUS.

Don't see it if you don't like operas, or don't think that an updating of a classic piece is inappropriate.

Also Figaro 90210 is, in a word, hilarious. Taking the music of Mozart and reconfiguring the lyrics to a modern age. While the plot remains intact (mostly), the story becomes the plight of the undocumented immigrant set against a modern LA backdrop. Funny and charming without being preachy.
Jose Adan Perez (Figaro) is impishly charming. Samarie Alicea (Susana) is fiery and able. Robert Balonek (u/s Paul Conti) channels classic comedy with a rich baritone voice. Raquel Suarez-Groen (Roxanne Conti) is beautiful in figure and in song.
The lyrics are displayed against the back wall of the set, but resist the urge to read them over watching the actors do their thing.
A Libretto was available, that wasn't during the 2016 run.
The production runs at The Duke on 42nd St until April 23.
Really...this play is a must see if you enjoy light-hearted, clever entertainment.... Read more Read less

See it if you like to see classics updated. Small orchestra does a great job. If you are interested in contemporary issues told through opera.

Don't see it if you don't speak Spanish or if it bothers you not to understand everything. Some stereotyping. A bit too frenetic and over the top for me.

Also There are supertitles throughout the show, which were helpful (although difficult to see from where I was sitting). Quite a bit of Spanish used.... Read more Read less

See it if To experience opera as intended — contemporary, topical, very funny and very much in this moment, a living thing. A wonderful show, go.

Don't see it if No reasons not to: beautifully played & sung Mozart; it's funny; it humanizes immigrants & illegals, celebrates the mess of diversity we are

Also For most of us, opera can consist of a wash of vowel sounds and gorgeous orchestrations that surround but never quite penetrate who we are in the here and now. We appreciate these works, though at times from a museum-like, respectful "classical" distance.

Guerrerio's clever and delightful update reminds us that opera was the musical comedy of its day, entertainment that reflected, commented on and parodied the society around it. This production breathes life and contemporary humor into the piece, giving at last a sense of what seeing the original or any opera in its time must have been like, and all this while staying faithful to the spirit and structure of the original.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy contemporary adaptations of comic operas, performed with charm and a light touch in a pocket production.

Don't see it if you don't like opera or opera played by a tiny orchestra or updated operas.

See it if you like opera, Mozart, cleverly updated libretto relevant to today's political climate. Lyrics use current vernacular in inventive ways.

Don't see it if you are an opera purist or think you don't like opera. This may change your mind.

See it if you love music and wonderfully nuanced, relevant stories. Smart new libretto, beautifully performed by all. A treat to see opera Off-Bway.

Don't see it if you're sitting far house left. Those seats face the (fabulous) musicians, and the constant right turn to the action is bad on the neck/back.

See it if Enjoyable show but think I missed a lot because I was not familiar with classic version

Don't see it if Do not like broad comedy or opera

See it if You are curious about hearing Mozart's music with a modernized libretto. Better if you already enjoy opera, still ok if you don't.

Don't see it if You don't enjoy opera. You resent Blue State political statements embedded in your theatre experience. Only enjoy original librettos!

Also I enjoyed the show even though I am not a major opera fan. The incorporaton of Spanglish was clever and inherent to the story. Supratitles definitely helped. I wish every show had them. It's hard to understand the content of lyrics when they are sung, especially in an operatic style. Great singing and acting.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy imaginative new twists on classic plays and musicals. This new vision was brilliant and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Don't see it if You prefer shows that don't stray from the classic approach to opera. But it's worth it to have an open mind and see it anyway.