| Feb 9-24: Opera San Jose presents Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto. Based on Victor Hugo’s “Le Roi S’Amuse,” the libretto was written by Francesco Maria Piave. The tale of unfortunate circumstances and forbidden love is enhanced by Verdi’s timeless score and resonating arias. Tues & Thurs-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. (San Jose: The California Theatre, 345 S. First St.; 408/437-4450. www.operasj.org) |
