United States / Feb 16, 2013
The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto (2013)
Directed by Matthew Diamond, Michael Mayer
2h 31minruntime
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Genres
Music
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto |
| Original language | Italiano (IT) |
| Spoken languages | Italiano |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | The Metropolitan Opera |
| Official site | metopera.org |
| Release date | 16 febbraio 2013 |
| Executive producer | Peter Gelb |
| Production | Mia Bongiovanni, Elena Park, Louisa Briccetti, Victoria Warivonchik |
| Writer | Victor Hugo, Francesco Maria Piave |
| Assistant directors | Matthew Diamond, Michael Mayer |
| Lighting | Kevin Adams |
| Production design | Christine Jones, Michele Jones |
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| Art direction | Christine Jones, Michele Jones |
| Set decoration | Christine Jones, Michele Jones |
| Music | Giuseppe Verdi, Michele Mariotti, Jay David Saks |
| Sound | Michele Mariotti, Jay David Saks, Giuseppe Verdi |
| Costume design | Susan Hilferty, Matiki Anoff |
| Makeup | Matiki Anoff, Susan Hilferty |
| Hairstyling | Susan Hilferty, Matiki Anoff |
Release dates
Limited release
Theatrical release
France / Jan 29, 2022
TV
United States / May 17, 2013 / PBS - Great Performances at the Met
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