Fulfill your operagoer heart's desire this spring season as Opera Philadelphia comes to the Academy of Music on Sunday, May 1, 2022, to tell the dramatic tale of Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto. Expect an outstanding production that combines classic and new operatic works in this story of power, fate, and vengeance.
Bring the entire family to witness the talented company and immerse yourself in innovative modern storytelling with voices and performances worthy of a standing ovation.
Featuring the famous arias as Rigoletto's passionate denouncement "Cortigiani, vil razza dannata," Gilda's dreamy "Caro nome," and the Duke of Mantua's easily identifiable "La donna è mobile," audiences will surely love the show and prove to themselves why the Philadelphia Opera remains to be very popular over the decades. Tickets are now on sale, so grab yours before they sell out.
The Opera Philadephia is an American opera company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, well-known in the entire opera scene for its innovation and development of opera for the 21st century. Established in 1975, the company delivers outstanding traditional and new repertoire productions, which engages the public and propels a different genre forward.
Over the years, Opera Philadelphia has promoted innovative programming relevant to the multi-cultural Philadelphia region that broadens and diversifies the opera audience. The company is a home for extraordinary artists who thrive in a creative and talented community.
In its production of Rigoletto, Opera Philadelphia returns to the Academy of Music (the city's only company producing grand opera) with the timely production of Verdi's classic of fate, revenge, and the abuse of power. Directed by Lindy Hume, the opera bravely tackles the injustice of abusive powerful men who hurt women. Don't miss this relevant opera as the stars Anthony Clark Evans, Raven McMillon, Joshua Blue, Wei Wu, Kristen Choi, and Julius Ahn sing their heart out for your entertainment. Don't miss this opera masterpiece by securing your tickets now!
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