When it comes to opera characters who are energetic, humorous, and impossible to ignore, few can matchPapageno. From Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Papageno is the archetypal comic figure — a bird-catcher with a heart as big as his appetite for food, drink, and love. On stage, he bursts with playful energy, moving with physical comedy that rivals his vocal agility. Every scene he enters is filled with movement, gestures, and expressions that instantly draw the audience into his world.

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On a grand night in New York, the iconic Metropolitan Opera will bring Beethoven’s powerful and poignantFidelioto life on stage, but this time, it won’t just be confined to the opera house. For those who can’t make it to the Met’s historic building, the performance will be simulcast in theaters around the world onSaturday, March 15th, 2025, offering a unique opportunity to experience this monumental production from the comfort of local theaters.

Also note the comedy ofBarber of Seville and theMarriage of Figaro will be simulcast as well in April and May.

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