# Event Details - **Event Name**: Marriage of Figaro – Unwrapped & Revealed with Bellissima Opera - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Figaro Asked Dangerous Questions in 1786–Still Does Today. Groundbreaking production questions privilege, power, who gets to shape societyAbout this EventSinging Sensation José Luis Maldonado stars in Bellissima Opera's bold new production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro on Thurs, July 30 & Fri, July 31, 2026.FACEBOOK EVENT LINKToday, The Marriage of Figaro remains one of opera's most beloved comedies. Yet when Mozart and librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte adapted Pierre Beaumarchais's explosive play in 1786, they faced a serious challenge: convincing Emperor Joseph II to approve a work that questioned inherited privilege, social hierarchy, and rights of the ruling class.Our new concept places these four historical figures alongside the action. Through dialogue, letters, and commentary woven between scenes, audiences witness the fascinating struggle between artistic expression, censorship, political power, and public opinion that nearly prevented the opera from reaching the stage, while all of Mozart's glorious music is performed by a professional cast in period costume.Hailed by Opera News as a singer with a “seemingly unlimited baritone,” José Luis Maldonado stars in the title role of Figaro. Maldonado brings vocal beauty, seamless technique, and magnetic stage presence to one of opera's most beloved and revolutionary heroes.Set during a single “mad day,” The Marriage of Figaro follows the servants Figaro and Susanna as they outwit their employer, Count Almaviva, expose hypocrisy, and ultimately demonstrate that intelligence, integrity, and love can triumph over status and power.Directed by Carl Ratner and adapted by Christine Steyer, this production preserves everything audiences love about Figaro, the comedy, romance, and magnificent music. Steyer says, "At the same time, it allows audiences to discover the enduring questions it raises about privilege, power, and who gets to shape society."CAST AND CREATIVE TEAMThe production stars José Luis Maldonado as Figaro, alongside Nini Marchese as Susanna, Caden Cole as Count Almaviva, Christine Steyer as the Countess, Maria Molter as Cherubino, Dominique Frigo as Marcellina, Bradley Schuller as Don Basilio, Karissa Burkhardt as Barbarina, Carl Ratner as Antonio, Alex Honzen as Don Bartolo, and Peter Lorenzo as Don Curzio.The production's historical framework is brought to life by actors Peter Stigdon as Mozart, Brandon Burkhardt as Lorenzo Da Ponte, John B. Boss as Pierre Beaumarchais, and Thomas M. Shea as Emperor Joseph II. They are joined by a youth and adult ensemble.The creative team includes Nathan Eck, pianist; Carl Ratner, director; Christine Steyer, concept creator; Nick Sandys, dramatic consultant; and Dana Brown, music consultant.Bellissima Opera Website and Social MediaWEBSITEINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c08b2310-8bed-11f1-8864-435c22f250e8-rimg-w570-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c0a0a6e0-8bed-11f1-ab5a-853039e94cee-rimg-w737-h740-dce80808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/c0b407d0-8bed-11f1-88dc-e3856eb2568f-rimg-w1110-h740-dc9898a8-gmir.jpg https://youtu.be/JXu1rJfxnf8 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c0d21720-8bed-11f1-88dc-e3856eb2568f-rimg-w1200-h366-dc080808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oak-park/marriage-of-figaro-unwrapped-and-revealed-with-bellissima-opera/100001993759543465 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Entertainment, Music, Theatre, Contests, Workshops, comedy, performances - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 12+ - Duration: 3 hours - Location: The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, Grand Ballroom - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 60, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Oak Park - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, Grand Ballroom - **lat**: 41.8899198 - **long**: -87.7997329 - **full address**: The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, Grand Ballroom, 178 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Marriage of Figaro – Unwrapped & Revealed with Bellissima Opera - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/ee80902bd40804cc7353c6d613ea8d9788825b312c004ecd72f8e0051891a7ea-rimg-w1008-h1006-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1784067311 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Marriage of Figaro - Unwrapped & Revealed with Bellissima Opera being held? - **A:** Marriage of Figaro - Unwrapped & Revealed with Bellissima Opera takes place on Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm at The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, Grand Ballroom, 178 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Marriage of Figaro - Unwrapped & Revealed with Bellissima Opera? - **A:** Marriage of Figaro - Unwrapped & Revealed with Bellissima Opera is strictly for guests aged 12 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 12 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Marriage of Figaro - Unwrapped & Revealed with Bellissima Opera? - **A:** Marriage of Figaro - Unwrapped & Revealed with Bellissima Opera is organized by Bellissima Opera/Working In Concert. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Marriage of Figaro – Unwrapped & Revealed with Bellissima Opera", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/ee80902bd40804cc7353c6d613ea8d9788825b312c004ecd72f8e0051891a7ea-rimg-w1008-h1006-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1784067311", "startDate": "2026-07-30", "endDate": "2026-07-31", "url": "https://allevents.in/oak-park/marriage-of-figaro-unwrapped-and-revealed-with-bellissima-opera/100001993759543465", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, Grand Ballroom", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "178 Forest Avenue", "postalCode": "60301", "addressLocality": "Oak Park", "addressRegion": "IL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "41.8899198", "longitude": "-87.7997329" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Figaro Asked Dangerous Questions in 1786–Still Does Today. 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