For one night only, Tri-Cities Opera presents: Rigoletto
TCO is performing Verdi's Rigoletto this Sunday at the Broome County Forum Theatre. Tim LeFebvre plays Rigoletto, who is a deformed, hunchback, entertaining, court jester and a father. LeFebvre started his career with the Tri-Cities Opera, staying for 20 years before touring around the country.
And now in his return, this marks his 4th production of Rigoletto.
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'Both brilliant vocal writing and dramatic intention. And so, I think that makes it really appealing for audiences to come and see a story, told in musical form. With amazing orchestra. And it really is something that people can identify with because the characters are human. I mean, they really can identify with what we're going through with our relationships on the stage and how this would play out,' LeFebvre said.
The show is performed in Italian with English subtitles. Sunday's show is a matinee, beginning at 3 p.m. and there is an intermission. You can buy your tickets at the door, or online at TriCitiesOpera.com/Rigoletto.
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