Music and libretto by Ruggero Leoncavallo
Conducted by Yves Abel
Directed by Christopher Mattaliano
“The clowns are here!” Canio and his popular troupe of street performers have arrived at their next performance stop, an Italian village in the countryside. But there are whispers that Canio’s beautiful wife Nedda might be unfaithful to him. When their performance begins, only the clowning can keep Canio’s rage at bay—or can it?
Leoncavallo’s masterful score includes such extraordinary arias as “Stridono lassù” and one of the most famous tenor arias of all time, the iconic and heartbreaking “Vesti la giubba.”
Sung in Italian with English and Spanish translations projected above the stage.
Running time: Approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, including one intermission.