Pittsburgh Opera presents ‘Rigoletto’
Pittsburgh Opera is opening its 2026-27 season with Giuseppe Verdi’s opera “Rigoletto” this Saturday at the Benedum Center.
It will be the first time the opera has been presented in Pittsburgh in 14 years. What is it about? Sharp-witted court jester Rigoletto is the philandering Duke’s right-hand man, always quick to defend his patron’s womanizing and mock his master’s victims.
But the joke is on him. The tables turn when Rigoletto and the Duke are both cursed for their wretched behavior. While Rigoletto instinctively fears the curse, the callous Duke remains unfazed, turning his rakish intentions toward Rigoletto’s daughter, Gilda. Naïve, sheltered, and easily charmed, Gilda falls madly in love with the Duke.
Now, Rigoletto must plot and scheme to save his own daughter from the monster he had championed. Will Rigoletto have the last laugh, or will he be the punchline?
Showtimes are Saturday at 7 p.m.; Oct. 16 at 7 p.m.; and Oct. 18 ay 2 p.m. Free childcare is available at the Oct. 18 performance. Registration is required.
More information is available at pittsburghopera.org.