Every Act Is Art

Written By: Jeanne Piazza, Executive Director, Highlands PAC | Issue: April 2025

Le Nozze di Figaro

The Highlands Performing Arts Center invites you to immerse yourself in live performance this spring with two exceptional on-screen presentations. Enjoy the best of theatre and opera from the comfort of your local theater.

First, journey into the extraordinary life of Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan with Nye on Thursday, April 3, at 5:00 P.M. Michael Sheen delivers a tour-de-force performance as the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state and created the NHS. This National Theatre Live production takes audiences on a mind-bending journey through Nye’s memories as he confronts mortality. From his Welsh mining roots to his triumphs and tribulations in Parliament, including clashes with Winston Churchill, Nye offers an intimate and thought-provoking exploration of a life dedicated to social change. Tim Price’s compelling script and Rufus Norris’s (Small Island) masterful direction create an epic theatrical experience.

Later in the month, experience the timeless brilliance of Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro on Saturday, April 26, at 1:00 P.M. This Metropolitan Opera live broadcast brings the wit and charm of this beloved comedic masterpiece to Highlands. Conductor Joana Mallwitz makes her Met debut, leading a stellar cast through the opera’s delightful twists and turns. American bass-baritone Michael Sumuel shines as the quick-witted valet Figaro, while Ukrainian soprano Olga Kulchynska embodies the cunning maid Susanna. Canadian baritone Joshua Hopkins portrays the philandering Count. Italian soprano Federica Lombardi delivers a moving performance as his wronged wife. French mezzo-soprano Marianne Crebassa adds youthful energy as the lovestruck page Cherubino. Prepare to be captivated by Mozart’s glorious music and the hilarious antics of this unforgettable opera.

These two live broadcasts are just a taste of the diverse 2025 programming offered by HPAC. The center is committed to enriching the cultural landscape of Highlands, providing access to world-class performances without ever leaving town. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of stage and opera on screen this spring.