The Washington National Opera kicks off its new season with Rossini’s tuneful and action-packed The Barber of Seville, a delightful farce filled with high-flying vocal fireworks and gorgeous melodies. Opens Saturday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Kennedy Center Opera House. Tickets are $50 to $600. Call 202-295-2400 or visit www.dc-opera.org.

A free high-definition simulcast of the opening night performance will take place at Nationals Park, along with prizes, giveaways and typical ballpark concessions.

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