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A man with a beard and mustache in a superhero costume with black and white patterns on a blue cityscape background digitally illustrated.
The word 'RINCOLDO' in bold, yellow, 3D comic-style text with a black background.

Music by George Frideric Handel (1711)

Libretto by Giacomo Rossi

In Italian with English Surtitles

In a hilarious adventure of love, temptation, and heroism, Rinaldo must rescue his beloved Almirena after she is abducted by the seductive sorceress Armida. Inspired by the world of comic books you read as a kid, Rinaldo has to choose either an easy escape or rising to the challenges. With some of Handel’s most famous arias and theatrical spectacle, Rinaldo is a reminder that the greatest battle is staying true to who you are and who you aspire to be.

Sunday, August 2 • 2 PM

Saturday, August 8 • 8 PM

Saturday, August 15 • 2 PM

Meet the Creative Team and Cast

  • A woman with short dark hair, red lipstick, wearing a black leather jacket, orange top, and large dangling earrings, standing outdoors in front of a brick building.

    Keturah Stickann

    DIRECTOR

  • Close-up of a smiling woman with shoulder-length dark hair and blue eyes.

    Emily Senturia

    MUSIC DIRECTOR

  • A man with short dark hair, a beard, and a light complexion sitting indoors with hands clasped, wearing a dark purple blazer and a black shirt. The background is blurred with warm lighting.

    Kyle Tingzon

    Rinaldo

  • Portrait of a woman with curly black hair in a blue dress, smiling softly against a dark background.

    Shawnette Sulker

    Almirena

  • A woman with long red hair wearing a red top, smiling indoors.

    Nikki Einfeld

    Armida

  • A woman with short dark hair and light skin, wearing a black sleeveless top and dangling earrings, smiling against a gray background.

    Sara Couden

    Goffredo

  • A man with dark hair, a beard, and a mustache, smiling with arms crossed, standing in front of lush green tropical plants.

    Efraín Solís

    Argante

  • A young woman with long, wavy brown hair, wearing a dark pinstripe blazer, outdoors with a blurred green background.

    Gabi Esquinazi

    Siren/Magician

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Title page of a playbill for Rinaldo, an opera by Handel, performed at Queen's Theatre in London, featuring an illustration of a bowl of fruit.

When George Frideric Handel premiered Rinaldo in London in 1711, it became the opera that launched him to lasting fame in England. Presented at the Queen's Theatre Haymarket, it was the first Italian opera written specifically for the London stage and audiences were captivated by its thrilling mix of heroic adventure, romance, and dazzling vocal virtuosity. Based on episodes from Gerusalemme Liberata by Torquato Tasso, the opera featured knights, sorceresses, enchanted gardens, and some of Handel’s most unforgettable music, including the beloved aria “Lascia ch’io pianga.” Its original production was legendary for its spectacle—flying machines, magical stage effects, and even live birds released during a scene—making it one of the most talked-about theatrical events of its time. The enormous success of Rinaldo established Handel as a dominant force in London’s musical life and helped ignite the city’s passion for Italian opera for decades to come.