Released: Feb. 17, 2000

Norton Center hosts The Barber of Seville

DANVILLE, KY -- Rossini's comic masterpiece, The Barber of Seville, is coming to the Norton Center for the Arts on Wednesday, Feb. 23. The opera will begin at 8 p.m. in Newlin Hall.

The performance is part of the 1999-2000 Newlin Hall series at the Norton Center and tickets are available at the box office. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or patrons may call 606-236-4692 or toll free 1-877-HIT-SHOW.

The production is brought to Centre by the highly respected New York City Opera National Company. One of the most beloved comic operas of all time, The Barber of Seville tells the comedic tale of Figaro, the Barber of Seville, who figures out several ways to bring together Count Almaviva and the woman he adores, Rosina,, right under the nose of her jealous, old guardian Dr. Bartola. With its joyous music and non-stop action, The Barber of Seville promises an evening full of entertainment and fun.

The Norton Center for the Arts is a regional performing arts center that annually brings to Centre College a series of important musical groups, Broadway shows, individual performances, and other works from the performing arts. For a complete series schedule and subscription information visit the Norton Center web site.

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For tickets or additional information:
Norton Center box office, 606-236-4692. Toll free at 1-877-HIT-SHOW (1-877-448-7469)

Communications Office
Centre College
600 W. Walnut Street
Danville, KY 40422

Coordinator of public information: Patsi Barnes Trollinger
Telephone 606-238-5719 - trllngrp@centre.edu