Rigoletto - Metropolitan Opera Live

Rigoletto

New Production!

Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher creates a bold new take on Verdi’s timeless tragedy, resetting the opera’s action in 1920s Europe, with Art Deco sets by Michael Yeargan and elegant costumes by Catherine Zuber. 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 dramatic journey of undeniable force, Rigoletto was immensely popular from its premiere and remains fresh and powerful to this day. The story, based on a controversial play by Victor Hugo, tells of an outsider—a hunchbacked jester—who struggles to balance the dueling elements of beauty and evil that exist in his life. Written during the most fertile period of Verdi’s artistic life, the opera resonates with a universality that is frequently called Shakespearean.

Health and Safety Update as of February 9, 2022

In response to the announcement made by the Premier on February 8, we are amending our health and safety guidelines. For the time being, artsPlace will implement an interim phase which aims at being respectful of our patrons who purchased tickets on the understanding that certain rules would be in place.

The following changes are in effect as of February 9:

1. REP: we will continue to require proof of vaccination through March 1.
2. Concession sales will resume as of February 18.
3. Masking will be mandatory at all times except while seated and only for the purpose of eating or drinking.
4. We will continue to restrict capacity to 60% for artsPlace produced theatre events until March 1.

artsPlace will continue to prioritize the health and wellbeing of our patrons, staff, artists, instructors and volunteers while we phase out current health measures. We thank you for your patience and understanding while we navigate continuous changes and try to accommodate different views and levels of comfort.

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