November 3, 2006

OPERA BUFFA: Among Gaetano Donizetti's comedies, “Don Pasquale” is a twist on boy-meets-girl and is set in Rome circa 1820. The boy is actually an old man, Don Pasquale, who wishes to marry but meets the wrong young girl, Norina. She ends up driving Don Pasquale mad (as in angry, frustrated, frantic). Lyric Opera San Diego is unveiling its production of “Don Pasquale” at 7:30 tonight at the North Park Birch Theatre, 2891 University Ave. Megan Weston stars as Norina and Leon Natker as Dr. Malatesta (pictured here). Lyric Opera's new music director, James Lowe, will conduct. He led Lyric Opera's “Countess Maritza” last season. “Don Pasquale” repeats at 2 p.m. Sunday; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 and 11; and 2 p.m. Nov. 12. Tickets $26 to $50. Call (619) 239-8836 or log on to www.e-ticketsnow.com.

– Preston Turegano

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