
Rigoletto
Cincinnati Opera
Music Hall
June 12 & 14, 2025





Cast
Rigoletto – Michael Chioldi
Gilda – Kathryn Lewek
Duke of Mantua – Zach Borichevsky
Sparafucile – Morris Robinson
Maddalena – Tesia Kwarteng
Monterone – Donnie Ray Albert
Marullo – Thomas Dreeze
Matteo Borsa – Alexander Gushrowski
Giovanna – Kaylee Nichols
Countess Ceprano – Heidi Middendorf
Count Ceprano – Vernon Hartman
Duchess of Mantua – Kaylyn Taylor Baldwin
Usher – Seoyong Lee
Creative Team
Conductor – John Fiore
Production – Tomer Zvulun
Revival Director – Elio Bucky
Scenic Designer – John Conklin
Costume Designer – Vita Tyzkun
Lighting Designer – Thomas C. Hase
Wig & Makeup Designer – James Geier
Chorus Master – Henri Venanzi
Staging Staff
Stage Manager - Hannah Holthaus
Assistant Director - Ky Chassells
Assistant Stage Managers - Lily Welsh, Jennifer Shaw
Photos: Philip Groshong/Cincinnati Opera