Banned at the Box Office: RIGOLETTO

Name: Banned at the Box Office: RIGOLETTO
Start: 2025-02-12T19:30:00-05:00
Location: 441 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, United States

Schedule

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

441 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, United States | Cincinnati, OH

Though Giuseppe Verdi’s RIGOLETTO now occupies a secure position in the operatic canon, at its premiere, it was the subject of significant controversy and censorship. The source material for the libretto had already been banned in France: the drama "Le roi s’amuse" (The King Amuses Himself) by Victor Hugo. Determined to adapt the play into an opera, Verdi fought at every turn to preserve the power of the story and integrity of the source material, with varying degrees of success.
Hosts Jane Hulburt, Director of Artistic Operations, and Audrey Chait, Artistic Coordinator, will explore Rigoletto and Verdi’s other hotly contested operatic works alongside featured musical artists.
Admission is free; reservations are required. A $2.50 per-ticket processing fee applies to all orders.