The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto
Synopsis
Michael Mayer’s acclaimed production, first seen in the 2012–13 season, sets the action of Verdi’s masterpiece in 1960 Las Vegas—a neon-lit world ruled by money and ruthless, powerful men. Piotr Beczała is the Duke, a popular entertainer and casino owner who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Željko Lučić sings Rigoletto, his sidekick and comedian, and Diana Damrau is Rigoletto’s innocent daughter, Gilda. When she is seduced by the Duke, Rigoletto sets out on a tragic course of murderous revenge. Štefan Kocán is the assassin Sparafucile and Michele Mariotti conducts.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Rigoletto en direct du Metropolitan Opera de New-York
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-01-25
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Željko Lučić
Rigoletto
Diana Damrau
Gilda
Piotr Beczała
The Duke
Štefan Kocán
Sprafucile
Oksana Volkova
Maddalena
Robert Pomakov
Monterone
Alexander Lewis
Borsa
Emalie Savoy
Countess Ceprano
Jeffrey Mattsey
Marullo
David Crawford
Count Ceprano
Maria Zifchak
Giovanna
Catherine Choi
A Page
Earle Patriarco
Guard
Renée Fleming
Self - Host
Michele Mariotti
Self - Conductor
MET Orchestra
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Diamond, Michael Mayer
- Screenplay & Story
- Victor Hugo, Francesco Maria Piave
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Diamond, Michael Mayer
Victor Hugo, Francesco Maria Piave
Giuseppe Verdi
Louisa Briccetti, Victoria Warivonchik, Peter Gelb
Department Leadership Roster
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer
Matthew Diamond
Director
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
Francesco Maria Piave
Writer
Michael Mayer
Director
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto about?
Michael Mayer’s acclaimed production, first seen in the 2012–13 season, sets the action of Verdi’s masterpiece in 1960 Las Vegas—a neon-lit world ruled by money and ruthless, powerful men. Piotr Beczała is the Duke, a popular entertainer and casino owner who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Željko Lučić sings Rigoletto, his sidekick and comedian, and Diana Damrau is Rigoletto’s innocent daughter, Gilda. When she is seduced by the Duke, Rigoletto sets out on a tragic course of murderous revenge. Štefan Kocán is the assassin Sparafucile and Michele Mariotti conducts.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto?
The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto was directed by Matthew Diamond, Michael Mayer.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto includes Željko Lučić, Diana Damrau, Piotr Beczała, Štefan Kocán, Oksana Volkova.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.