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Metropolitan Opera - Rigoletto at Metropolitan Opera House

Why see Metropolitan Opera - Rigoletto?

Beware The Clown-Scorned

Multi-Tony Award-winning Director Barlett Sher's hit production of Verdi's powerful tragedy starring Quinn Kelsey sees 1500s Mantua updated to the 1920s, with Art Deco-inspired sets and fantastic period costumes. Holding up a mirror to the eternal conflict of depravity and innocence, it's a boiling pot of revenge, punctuated by some of the great composer's most thrilling and unforgettable music. 

What Is The Story Of Rigoletto?

The ultimate tale of jealousy, vengeance and sacrifice, Rigoletto follows the misfortunes of its titular character. A clown (now a cruel henchman) in the court of the Duke (now a Vegas impresario), he's extremely skilled at humiliating courtiers, much to the amusement of the Duke. Yet when his sharp tongue goes too far and the lustful Duke seduces his beloved daughter Gilda, a spiral of devastation consumes them all as Rigoletto tries anything to protect her innocence.

Key Information

Audience

sung in Italian with titles in English, German, Italian and Spanish

Run Time

Three hours and four minutes with two intermissions

Dates

Showing until Jan 24, 2025

Upcoming Performances

Creative

Production: Michael Mayer

Set Designer: Christine Jones

Costume Designer: Susan Hilferty

Lighting Designer: Kevin Adams

Choreographer: Steven Hoggett

Conductor Pablo Heras-Casado

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