When Rita—a feisty innkeeper with a strong hand and a checkered past—discovers her first husband is still alive, sparks fly. But he hasn’t returned for love; he wants a divorce. What follows is a hilarious battle of wits and wills, where no one’s quite prepared for the surprises ahead.

Join soprano Cassandra Douglas and Litha Symphony for a one-night-only concert performance of Gaetano Donizetti’s, Rita. This whirlwind tale of love, mistaken identity, and marital mayhem bubbles over with wit, melody, and mischief. With Douglas lighting up the title role and Donizetti’s signature flair on full display, Rita promises a hilarious and heartwarming evening of operatic fun!

A one-act comic opera full of twists, misunderstandings, and mischievous charm. With playful melodies and fast-paced drama, Donizetti’s Rita is a bite-sized operatic gem that turns the idea of “happily ever after” on its head.

​Music by Gaetano Donizetti
Libretto by Gustave Vaëz

Cassandra Douglas as Rita

Jonathan Green as Gasparo

Saturday, September 27, 2025
Doors open at 6:30, concert begins at 7:00
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church