A beautiful, new production of Verdi's masterpiece opens the season, set in its original, 16th-Century Mantua locale. When Rigoletto, the hunchback court jester, sees his beloved daughter Gilda become prey for the lecherous Duke, a murderous plot unfolds that can only lead to a dramatic and tragic climax. From its striking overture and rousing choral music, to arias like the breathtaking "Caro nome," and "La donna è mobile" which has become the very hallmark of Italian opera, Rigoletto is a favorite for the opera buff and the novice alike.

Running Time: 2 hours, 53 minutes