Sinister, menacing and timely"LA Opera's 2025 revival of Rigoletto reimagines Verdi's 1851 tragedy with a dark, noir aesthetic that feels both politically charged and emotionally potent. Conceived as a fever dream of fascist decadence and tragic power, the heartbreaking opera gains more relevance than ever with this reimagined staging. Above photo: René Barbera as
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 10:24PM on June 19, 2025