Rigoletto - May 19 & June 3
It’s more than just a cornerstone of opera repertoire; it’s also one of the most heartfelt of all stage works. Rigoletto is the unforgettable tale of a father’s rage, a daughter’s shame and a self-centered ruler who thinks he can get away with anything. Several of Verdi’s best-known tunes accentuate this timeless tragedy of sacrifice, betrayal and revenge.
Two Italian baritones share the title role of the court jester pushed to the emotional brink: the legendary Leo Nucci and charismatic ...
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It’s more than just a cornerstone of opera repertoire; it’s also one of the most heartfelt of all stage works. Rigoletto is the unforgettable tale of a father’s rage, a daughter’s shame and a self-centered ruler who thinks he can get away with anything. Several of Verdi’s best-known tunes accentuate this timeless tragedy of sacrifice, betrayal and revenge.
Two Italian baritones share the title role of the court jester pushed to the emotional brink: the legendary Leo Nucci and charismatic powerhouse Ambrogio Maestri. The powerful and arresting staging by Mark Lamos features striking scenic perspectives and elaborate period costumes.
CAST
Rigoletto (May 19) Leo Nucci
Rigoletto (June 3) Ambrogio Maestri
Gilda (May 19) Lisette Oropesa
Gilda (June 3) Irina Lungu*
Duke of Mantua (May 19) Arturo Chacón-Cruz
Duke of Mantua (June 3) Michael Fabiano
Count Monterone Craig Colclough
Sparafucile Morris Robinson
Maddalena Ginger Costa-Jackson*
Giovanna Sharmay Musacchio
CREATIVE TEAM
Conductor Matthew Aucoin
Director Mark Lamos
Scenery Michael Yeargan
Costumes Constance Hoffman
Lighting Mark McCullough
Chorus Director Grant Gershon
IN ITALIAN WITH PROJECTED ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS
8 attendees
(None invited)
