“Minnesota Opera's 'Rigoletto' offers scorching take on politics, patriarchy and power . . . refreshed and relevant in today's world . . . boldly re-imagined by director Regan . . . Regan’s handling of the all-male chorus was particularly incisive . . .” Terry Blain, Star Tribune

 

“Director Austin Regan balances the concept with the classical essence of Verdi to beautifully unified effect.” John Townsend, Lavender Magazine

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“Powerful and intimate . . . a deft example of the versatility of this Verdi masterwork.” John Garland, The Growler

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“Twisted Rigoletto is riveting drama at the Ordway,” Post Bulletin

“Does full justice to the splendor of Verdi's music,” Talkin Broadway