Giuseppe Verdi’s class opera Rigoletto re-imagined as a Peking Opera will be showcased at Association of Performing Arts Presenters New York City Conference on January 7.
The Jester
Artists
Bao-Chun Li
Taipei Li-Yuan Peking Opera Theater
A Peking Opera based on the story of Verdi’s Rigoletto, Li Yong De, the jester, at the ducal court of Man le, secures his position at the court not only by doing jokes and trickery, but also sends beautiful girls to Man Le. Without a way to call for justice, the angered fathers call for curses on the jester. How will the jester protect his innocent daughter?
Showcasing
Saturday, Jan. 7th
Show1-4:30pm
Show2-6:30pm
OPEN TO APAP BADGE HOLDERS AND PRESENTERS ONLY!