Hardy and McNeese “Beautifully Cast” in MOT Figaro

“The vocal star was baritone Jason Hardy, whose effortless singing as Figaro complemented his assured stage presence. Hardy cuts a tall, lanky figure but also one of almost balletic grace. He’s also quite sure of himself vocally, imbuing aria upon aria with a uniform smoothness and luster that only enhances his witty delivery. Hardy’s best comes last, in the forlorn Figaro’s warning to all men within hearing that women are simply not to be trusted.”

“As the hormonally out-of-control young page Cherubino, mezzo-soprano Lauren McNeese set the bar for this production’s energy level. You may never see a more athletic Cherubino. McNeese plunges headlong into the page’s antics as breathless idolator of the countess and maddening nemesis of the count. She also makes the most of Cherubino’s chances to shine vocally.”
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