The Rigoletto
A magnificent hall in the Ducal Palace, Mantua. Doors at the far end lead to. Louis Quilico plays Rigoletto, the court jester and Gilda’s father, who has dedicated his life to keeping his daughter away from the Duke—only to have her sacrifice her own life for the villainous nobleman. James Levine’s conducting brings out the scorching drama in Verdi’s unforgettable score.
new production
This production runs: Dec 31 - Jun 11
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Rigoletto is an opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi. The Italian libretto was written by Francesco Maria Piave based on the 1832 play Le roi s'amuse by Victor Hugo.
Overview
The Met rings in the new year with the gala premiere of a bold new take on Verdi’s timeless tragedy from Bartlett Sher. The Tony Award–winning director resets the opera’s action in 1920s Europe, with Art Deco sets by Michael Yeargan and elegant costumes by Catherine Zuber, themselves boasting a combined eight Tony Awards. Baritone Quinn Kelsey, a commanding artist at the height of his powers, brings his searing portrayal of the title role to the Met for the first time, starring alongside soprano Rosa Feola as Gilda and tenor Piotr Beczała as the Duke of Mantua, with leading maestro Daniele Rustioni on the podium. A second run of performances in the spring features baritone Ludovic Tézier, soprano Kristina Mkhitaryan, and tenor Stephen Costello, conducted by Karel Mark Chichon.
Production a gift of Paul and Sandra Montrone.
new production
This production runs: Dec 31 - Jun 11
Patrons, 2020–21 Subscribers, Members ($150 Supporting level and above), and audience members with money on account or who donated their canceled performance tickets are eligible to purchase single tickets now. Please login to continue.
Ticket on-sale date for general public will be announced in summer 2021.
Cast
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Creators
SCENIC DESIGNER
Michael Yeargan
LIGHTING DESIGNER
The Rigoletto
Donald Holder
The Rigoletto Ocean Club Yokohama
Composer
Giuseppe Verdi