Rigoletto
Join Calgary Opera for its production of Giuseppe Verdi’s unforgettable story
- Location: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (1415 14th Ave. NW)
- Price: $36 - $164
The womanizing Duke of Mantua abuses his power to seduce the wives and daughters of his subjects, while his hunchbacked jester, Rigoletto, adds insult to injury by ridiculing them.
One day Rigoletto’s joke goes too far and he is cursed by one of his victims, leading the Duke to set his sights on Rigoletto’s naïve, young daughter. Furious, Rigoletto plots to take his revenge but it all goes horribly wrong.
A fast-paced and powerful performance, join Calgary Opera for Giuseppe Verdi’s unforgettable story about honour and the steep price of revenge. With an instantly recognizable musical score, audiences are sure to enjoy melody after melody. Don’t miss this Italian classic that is both timeless and timely.
Rigoletto runs April 6, 10 and 12, 2019 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (1415 14th Ave. NW). The show is performed in Italian with English titles.
