Rigoletto
“Women are fickle. But it’s men that play the fool.”
Synopsis
When a sharp-tongued court jester Rigoletto is cursed for his spiteful words, he is forced to hide his unworldly daughter Gilda from his own licentious master the Duke. For Verdi’s wonderful ambivalent hunchback, paradise is the peaceful home and family that he struggles to protect.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Monique Wagemakers
- Screenplay & Story
- Francesco Maria Piave
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Rigoletto
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Gran Teatre del Liceu
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Monique Wagemakers
Francesco Maria Piave
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
Francesco Maria Piave
Writer
Monique Wagemakers
Director
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
Sandy Powell
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rigoletto
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What is Rigoletto about?
When a sharp-tongued court jester Rigoletto is cursed for his spiteful words, he is forced to hide his unworldly daughter Gilda from his own licentious master the Duke. For Verdi’s wonderful ambivalent hunchback, paradise is the peaceful home and family that he struggles to protect.
Who directed Rigoletto?
Rigoletto was directed by Monique Wagemakers.
Who stars in Rigoletto?
The principal cast of Rigoletto includes Saimir Pirgu, Markus Brück, Aigul Khismatullina, Liang Li, Nino Surguladze.
When was Rigoletto released and how long is it?
Rigoletto was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Rigoletto?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rigoletto was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.