Feb 16, 2013 — 7:49:46 PM
Tonight (in London!) I saw the "Live from the Met in HD: Verdi's 'Rigoletto' directed by Michael Mayer", with his usual production team. At first when I heard it was being set in 1960's Las Vegas, I was skeptical, but I was very impressed with the show as a whole! With a huge cast (where only the principles took bows-is this common in opera?), a brilliant set full of neon and color, and the world's best singers, I thought the opera was a hit. That being said, I will be the first to admit I am...