Bryant Park Picnic Performances: New York City Opera – 'Rigoletto'
Free
Giuseppe Verdi – Rigoletto
A newly created, 90-minute version of Verdi’s masterpiece Rigoletto, conducted by Constantine Orbelian and starring Michael Chioldi in the title role, Brandie Sutton as his daughter Gilda and Won Whi Choi as the lecherous Duke of Mantua. The production will be staged by NYCO General Director Michael Capasso and feature narration written and performed by acclaimed Shakespearean actor and noted playwright Bill Van Horn.
The livestream will take place at 7pm Eastern / 4pm Pacific. Broadcasting live from NYC.
Watch the livestream here:
To attend in person: A pre-registered free ticket, government-issued photo ID, and proof of full vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test is required for attendance. Visit the Bryant Park Picnic Performances page for more information about in-park attendance: https://bryantpark.org/series/Bryant-park-picnics
Link to donate: https://my.nycopera.com/donate/q/1
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