Intermountain Opera Bozeman is set to present Giuseppe Verdi’s tragic masterpiece Rigoletto early this month. Performances will take place with two showings only, set for Friday, May 5th, at 7pm, and Sunday, May 7th, at 3pm. Both will be held at Downtown Bozeman’s Willson Auditorium.
A tragic story of jealousy, vengeance and sacrifice, Rigoletto is one of Verdi’s most popular operas. It features some of opera’s most immediately recognizable music, including “Women abandon us” (“La donna è mobile”). Rigoletto is a joker and his latest wisecrack has started a vendetta that’s far from funny. Now, with his daughter seduced by the dissolute Duke, Rigoletto is out for revenge. But he definitely won’t have the last laugh [English National Opera].
Directed by Brenna Corner, Rigoletto features a robust cast of performers brought to life with the help of a talented backstage creative team.
Tickets for these performances are available for purchase now. To reserve seats for Rigoletto, or any other upcoming performance, visit www.intermountainopera.org.
Established in 1979, Intermountain Opera promotes and shares the joy of opera in Montana and surrounding areas by providing affordable, high quality opera performances to audience members of all ages. IOB also provides educational outreach to area schools and communities. •
