Rigoletto – Benedum Center, Pittsburgh

Date: Saturday, 10 October 2026
Time: 19:00
Duration: 02:30
Venue: Benedum Center
Address: 237 7th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
City: Pittsburgh
Organisation: Pittsburgh Opera
Work: Rigoletto
Language: Italian

About this event

Pittsburgh Opera revives Tomer Zvulun’s production of Verdi’s Rigoletto, with stage direction by Elio Bucky. The classic tale is reimagined in a contemporary club world that highlights the Duke’s power, decadence, and predatory charisma. The sleek visual concept is supported by lighting design from Robert Wierzel and lighting direction by Todd Nonn. The staging heightens the contrast between the Duke’s public hedonism and the private, fragile refuge Rigoletto tries to preserve for his daughter, Gilda. Accessibility is a priority across the run, and the Sunday matinee offers free childcare for families. Performances are in Italian with English supertitles.