¡Figaro! (90210)

See it if you want to hear great voices and lovely live music (Mozart's!). Most of the new lyrics/plot work. It's a little long, but worth the time.

Don't see it if you hate operatic voices (altho the lyrics are in English and have supertitles). I didn't know what to expect...and I had a great time!

Also Go quickly; the run is short. There's so much talent in this production...you don't want to miss it. (It can be a bit draggy, especially in Act II. Some judicious cutting would make the production even better.)... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see an opera version of Forbidden Broadway. The singing was good (I think...honestly I'm not an opera fan so it's hard to judge)

Don't see it if You don't like opera. Its supposed to be a funny take on Figaro, but if you don't know it, you won't get it. It just seemed silly to me.

See it if love the opera Marriage of Figaro. A very clever and funny modern take on the opera. This is the complete opera with all the music.

Don't see it if don't like opera or modern takes on opera. Voices not Met quality but good enough for this venue. Really witty lyrics.

See it if One of the very best shows off Broadway now is this operatic spoof of The Marriage of Figaro updated to reflect politics of our time.

Don't see it if You won't enjoy this if you don't like listening to real operatic voices and if a traditional length show of 2+ hours is not for you.

See it if You like the unexpected and opera music;a new twist to Mozart's mayhem; Terrific cast & relevance to immigration today.

Don't see it if You expect a traditional Mozart operatic production;(note the 90210 after the title);do not like "raunchy"; hate parodies

Also Do not miss this production. The singers are terrific, and the lyrics have been changed to reflect the current immigration situation.
The love story is still intact, together with the mayhem that ensues as the couples create various situations .
Come with an open mind, ready to laugh, and enjoy the talent of seasoned opera singers having fun, along with the joyful audience.
The ensemble orchestra is superb!!... Read more Read less

See it if Love Mozart, opera buffa, a new take on an old tale, comedy that stops shy of farce, excellent diverse cast with acting chops & A+ voices.

Don't see it if Don't like Mozart/opera AT ALL, or contemporary staging of a classic. Worth seeing if even slightly open to it. Delightful/relevant/fun. Go.

Also There are some standout performances, but the entire ensemble is delightful. This is a very intelligent "re-imagining" of a classic story, and the lyrics have been artfully rewritten to reflect 21st century concerns.

My only quibble, and it may be a larger concern for some, is that the super-titles (common for opera and necessary here for some Spanish translation) are too high up and not bright enough. I was sitting in the first row, making the titles particularly difficult to read. As this is performed as an opera with no spoken text, it's a little difficult to follow the story without using the titles at least some of the time . Sit mid-way up if you can.

Saw this in April, 2017 at The Duke on 42nd.... Read more Read less

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 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 Mozart, updated classic, current satire, opera conventions, terrific 6 piece orchestra, mostly great singers, multiracial cast thrill you

Don't see it if opera's community theatre acting standards/conventions, opera itself, would keep you away

See it if Marriage of Figaro is your favorite Mozart opera. Piano and 5 strings play the traditional score. Talented opera singers cavort in hilarity

Don't see it if you are not an opera fan. Susana & Figaro are illegals. Clever take on the traditional plot. Delightful music, singing, acting and staging

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 want to laugh. You want to have a fun night out. You like Opera type musicals or even you don't I think you can enjoy this show.

Don't see it if You don't want to be entertained. You don't want to laugh. You are offended by remarks about "illegals". You are too serious about life.

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

Don't see it if you dislike 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 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 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.

See it if You enjoy Mozart opera done with a hysterical modern translation by lush young singers

Don't see it if You like your opera the way it was done when it premiered . ..or hate opera.

Also I'm a sucker for original concepts when done well with consistency . This is the funniest translation of Nozzle I've heard. Give it a try .... Read more Read less

See it if you love a hip modern operatic version of Mozart's Figaro moved 2 modern day LA, with the storyline about undocumented immigrants surviving

Don't see it if you are not a lover of opera sung in English and Spanish with the music of Mozart set to 21st century lyrics.

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 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 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 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 You want Mozart with a modern twist, a great cast, a fun evening out, a wonderful orchestra and LOL moments. Loved it!

Don't see it if You don't like opera in any form.

Also Took a friend who generally does not like opera and she walked out singing one of the songs. This show is great to introduce someone to opera. They will enjoy it, understand it, laugh and may be open to other opera production. Truly great production.... Read more Read less

See it if you love great musical theater and/or opera. I thought the libretto was brilliant in this updated very relevant Marriage of Figaro,

Don't see it if you don't like Mozart

Also supported by excellent performers with great voices, a wonderful set - sly pokes at 45. Both Mozart and his librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte would have loved this fresh take on their opera.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to have a fun evening, hear great singing accompanied by a fantastic orchestra, be absorbed and entertained as the plot unfolds.

Don't see it if you only like standard opera and don’t want to see a modern version sung in English, addressing current political issues

Also I sat in the front row and was surprised that so much of the singing was in English so I did not need to read the text very often - but found it easy enough to read without missing the action on stage.

The script was engaging, funny, and relevant to our daily lives - love the way Trump's red hat was introduced.

The lead singers were fantastic. You don't have to like opera to appreciate this show. It's delightful to experience wonderful singing, music, and laughter in one show.

I saw this at the Duke Theater on 42nd St in April, 2017. The role of Paul Conti was played by understudy, Robert Balonek, who did a wonderful job too.... Read more Read less