Opening the season

The searing need for revenge fuels this stunning production of Giuseppe Verdi's potent drama. Starring Georges Gadnidze as the scorned court clown, this stunning production opens the Dallas Opera's 65th Anniversary season, blowing out the cobwebs with violent passion and Verdi's irresistible score.

What is the story?

The ultimate tale of jealousy, vengeance, and sacrifice, Rigoletto follows the misfortunes of its titular character. A clown in the court of the Duke of Mantua, he's extremely skilled at humiliating courtiers, much to the amusement of the Duke. Yet, when his sharp tongue goes too far and the Duke seduces his daughter Gilda, a spiral of devastation threatens to consume them all, leading to a fiery and heart-stopping finale.