Opera to livestream

The Dallas Opera (TDO) kicks off their 65th Anniversary season with Verdi’s “Rigoletto,” the first of four new-to-Dallas productions to take the stage in 2022/2023. The production, directed by Tomer Zvulun and starring a cast of today’s most celebrated singers, including George Gagnidze (TDO debut), Madison Leonard (TDO debut), René Barbera, Raymond Aceto and Nadia Krasteva, opens at the Winspear Opera House on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. Following the opening night performance, all are invited to join in the lobby for a celebratory post-performance party featuring live entertainment from Ricki Derek, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bars throughout the Winspear. The last performance of “Rigoletto,” Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. will be livestreamed exclusively via thedallasopera.TV with pay-what-you’re-able pricing (minimum ticket price of $9.99). Visit dallasopera.org and thedallasopera.TV to learn more. — Shelby Homiston