Saturday, February 16, 12:55 PM

Verdi: Rigoletto

Pre-opera lunch, 12 PM

Details

Italian conductor Michele Mariotti leads the new production premiere of Rigoletto, seen in an innovative staging by the Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer in his Met debut. Mayer’s approach transports the story from 16th-century Italy to Las Vegas in 1960, with a cast led by Željko Lucic in the title role, Diana Damrau as his daughter, Gilda, Piotr Beczala as the Duke of Mantua, Štefan Kocán as the assassin Sparafucile, and Oksana Volkova in her debut as Sparafucile’s seductive sister, Maddalena. Approximate runtime: 3:31.

APRÈS OPERA

Join Rockport Music immediately following the opera for an interactive discussion led by Dr. Elizabeth Seitz reflecting on the new production and music of Verdi’s popular opera Rigoletto re-set in 1960’s Vegas. Light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar available. Location: Third Floor Reception Hall.

Synopsis and Cast Sheet

The Metropolitan Opera

Rigoletto

Tickets: $32, $29, and $20
Met Opera Subscription (all 12): $352, $319, $220

Choice of Wrap—Turkey with Wasabi Mayo, Roast Beef with BBQ sauce and Boursin Cheese, Vegetarian with hummus. All meals include chips, gourmet cookie, and non-alcoholic beverage. View menu details.

Pre-opera lunch: $15