“Il Pigmalione” & “Rita” Double Bill

Chicago Opera Theater (COT) presents “Il Pigmalione” & “Rita,” a double bill that spans the life and career of opera’s premier bel canto composer, Gaetano Donizetti. The two works weave together a stunningly theatrical production featuring the talents of Javier Abreu (Pigmalione/Beppe), Angela Mortellato (Galetea/Rita), Keith Phares (Gaspar) and the physical theatre expert Adrian Danzig. Donizetti’s first work and one of his last, both of which he never lived to see performed, are presented together as an exploration of love, fantasy, and the blurry lines between them. The double bill is conducted by Franceso Milioto and directed by Amy Hutchison. The opening night and main press performance will take place on Saturday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Studebaker Theater (410 S. Michigan). Additional performances will take place on Friday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 22 at 3 p.m.

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