Rigoletto

March 20, 24, 26, 28, 2010

Music by Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave
sung in Italian with English subtitles

SING OUT LOUD

This tragic story of a cursed hunchback jester and the deadly fate of his innocent daughter is the setting of some of opera's most memorable melodies. Featuring "La donne è mobile," one of the most instantly recognizable arias in the world, Rigoletto is a fast-paced, powerful story that will have you singing along.

Cast Highlights

World-renowned dramatic baritone Richard Paul Fink will portray Rigoletto. "Fink showed the full heft of a classic Verdi baritone...his voice is rich and full from top to bottom, and with a commanding ring in the high notes. Dramatically he was completely convincing." - Calgary Herald

Metropolitan Opera Star Mary Dunleavy returns to the Lryic Opera stage as Gilda after a highly-acclaimed turn as Violetta in the 2009 production of La Traviata. "Dunleavy graces the stage with a hearty soprano voice that has both power and subtlety...her voice was stunning - expressive and quite lovely." - Timothy McDonald, The Kansas City Star

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Synopsis

While the lustful Duke of Mantua seduces the wives and daughters of the town his hunchbacked jester, Rigoletto, adds insult to injury by ridiculing their husbands and fathers. When the joke goes too far, a furious father places a curse on Rigoletto. Little does Rigoletto know, his own daughter will be the one to fullfill it.

For a quick look at the story - read the full synopsis of Rigoletto

In-depth Guide

Want to know all about Rigoletto? Or what motivated Verdi to compose what has become a timeless opera? Read the informational opera guide written by Stu Lewis of the Lyric Opera Guild and you won't have trouble following the story on stage.

Read the Rigoletto guide