Rigoletto at Canadian Opera Company
Dates: 1/24/2026 - 2/14/2026
📍 Theatre: Canadian Opera Company
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Rigoletto, one of Verdi's most celebrated operas, will be presented by the Canadian Opera Company in January and February 2026. The production features baritone Quinn Kelsey in the title role, alongside tenor Ben Bliss as the Duke of Mantua and sopranos Sarah Dufresne and Andriana Chuchman sharing the role of Gilda. Directed by Christopher Alden and conducted by Johannes Debus, this compelling drama explores themes of power and betrayal within a Victorian-era setting, brought to life through an impressive orchestra and a talented chorus.
Cast and Creative Team for Rigoletto at Canadian Opera Company
Cast
Quinn Kelsey
Rigoletto
Sarah Dufresne
Gilda (Jan. 24, 28, Feb. 6, 8)
Andriana Chuchman
Gilda (Feb. 10, 12, 14)
Ben Bliss
Duke of Mantua
Peixin Chen
Sparafucile
Zoie Reams
Maddalena
Gregory Dahl
Monterone
Julius Ahn
Borsa
Nathan Keoughan
Marullo
Duncan Stenhouse
Count Ceprano
Simona Genga
Giovanna
Emily Rocha
Countess Ceprano
Elena Howard-Scott
Page
Nick Murphy
Usher
Creative Team
Hyejin Kwon
Repetiteur
Elisabeta Cojocaru
Ensemble Studio Coach
Rachel Kerr
Head Coach
Eloise Fan
Apprentice Stage Manager
Lesley Abarquez
Assistant Stage Manager
Al Gadowsky
Assistant Stage Manager
Jenifer Kowal
Stage Manager
Siobhan Richardson
Resident Fight & Intimacy Coordinator
Sandra Horst
Price Family Chorus Master
Michael Barry
Choreographer
Mikael Kangas
Revival Lighting Designer
Victoria Wallace
Assistant Set & Costume Designer
Johannes Debus
Conductor
Derek Bate
Assistant Conductor
Christopher Alden
Director
Marilyn Gronsdal
Assistant Director
Michael Levine
Set & Costume Designer
Charlotte Dean
Associate Set & Costume Designer
Duane Schuler
Original Lighting Designer
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