Virginia Opera: Pagliacci

This production of Ruggero Leoncavallo’s classic verismo opera *Pagliacci* tells the story of a traveling troupe of comedians whose onstage performance begins to dangerously echo the real-life jealousy, hidden love affairs, and secret betrayals unfolding among them. As the line between comedy and tragedy blurs, the evening erupts into a suspenseful tale of heartbreak and revenge. Presented as part of the Great Performances at Mason series, the opera is sung in Italian with English surtitles displayed above the stage.

When: Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Venue: Center for the Arts, Concert Hall, George Mason University Fairfax Campus.

Tickets: $115, $75, $45; half-price for youth through Grade 12. All prices include fees.

Ages: Recommended for ages 13 and older due to adult themes.

Accessibility: The November 22 performance will be audio described. Both the November 21 and November 22 performances will be captioned, with surtitles on a screen above the stage.

Pre-performance discussion: A pre-performance discussion begins one hour before each performance.

Free tickets for Mason students: A limited quantity of free student tickets will be available two Tuesdays prior to the event.

Program: The digital performance program will be available online the week of the event.

Note: Subscribe to three or more performances in the 2026–27 season to save 15%.