The Marriage of Figaro (play) Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids The Marriage of Figaro
Title page of the first edition, 1785
Written by	Pierre Beaumarchais
Characters	Figaro Suzanne Count Almaviva Countess Rosine Chérubin, etc.
Date of premiere	27 April 1784
Place of premiere	Théâtre Français Paris, France
Original language	French
Genre	Comedy
Setting	Count Almaviva's palace in Seville, Spain near the end of the 18th century

The Mad Day, or The Marriage of Figaro is a famous play written by Pierre Beaumarchais. It is a comedy, which means it's a funny story with a happy ending. Beaumarchais wrote it in 1778, and it was first printed in 1785.

The play was first shown in Paris on April 27, 1784, at the Théâtre Français. It was a huge hit! The Marriage of Figaro is actually the second part of a story. It follows the play The Barber of Seville and comes before The Guilty Mother.

About the Play's Story
- Main Characters in the Play
- Where and When the Story Happens
Why This Play Is Important
- From Play to Opera
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About the Play's Story

This play tells the story of Figaro and Suzanne. They are servants who want to get married. However, their boss, Count Almaviva, tries to stop them. He wants Suzanne for himself.

Main Characters in the Play

The story has several important characters.

Figaro: A clever and resourceful servant.
Suzanne: Figaro's smart and charming fiancée.
Count Almaviva: The master of the house, who causes trouble.
Countess Rosine: The Count's wife, who helps Figaro and Suzanne.
Chérubin: A young pageboy who gets into funny situations.

Where and When the Story Happens

The play takes place in the Count Almaviva's grand palace. This palace is located in Seville, Spain. The story happens near the end of the 18th century.

Why This Play Is Important

The Marriage of Figaro was very popular. It made people laugh and think. The play showed how ordinary people could outsmart powerful nobles. This idea was quite new and exciting for its time.