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Utopia Opera presents HMS PINAFORE by Gilbert & Sullivan
Utopia Opera (est. 2011) finally presents
HMS PINAFORE
words by W.S. Gilbert
music by Arthur Sullivan
Full cast and orchestra finally bring life to one of Gilbert & Sullivan's greatest successes, never yet presented by Utopia Opera! Presented in a semi-staged production with dialogue, supertitles, extra jokes, subtracted jokes, costumes, costumelettes, choreography (where appropriate), and a special appearance by Ringo Starr.
After the 7pm performance on Saturday, Sept 18, there will be a bonus concert of other songs in other styles!
CAST
Sir Joseph Porter: William Remmers*
Captain Corcoran: Richard Holmes
Ralph Rackstraw: Joshua La Force (Nov 17 and Nov 18 matinee)
Ralph Rackstraw: Jeremy Sivitz (Nov 18 evening and Nov 19)
Dick Deadeye: Benjamin Spierman*
Boatswain: Henry Horstmann
Carpenter: Jonathan Fox Powers
Josephine: Alexis Cregger Olinyk (Nov 17 and Nov 18 matinee)
Josephine: Christina Krawec (Nov 18 evening and Nov 19)
Cousin Hebe: Angela Scorese
Little Buttercup: Stephanie Feigenbaum
*On Nov 19, Vince Gover will play the role of Sir Joseph Porter and William Remmers will play the role of Dick Deadeye.
ENSEMBLE
Rick Agster (Carpenter cover)
Heather Bobeck
Manya Gaver (Little Buttercup cover)
Kaitlin Hanford
Chris Jurak (Dick Deadeye cover)
Alyssa Mener (Hebe cover)
Mariah Muehler
Marc Shepherd
Tamara Shyngle
Alan Gordon Smulen (Boatswain cover)
Zachary Tirgan (Ralph cover)
ORCHESTRA
Flute: Heather Donnelly, Bomi Johnson
Oboe: Zachary Rosalinsky
Clarinet: Daniel Olson, Alice Petre
Bassoon: Julia Bair
Cornet: Bruce Kung, Joseph De Rocco/Tom McGee
Horn: Gabriel Muniz, Max Rosen
Trombone: Kory Stringer, Barrett Smith
Percussion: McKenzie Squiers
Violin I: Andrea Andros
Violin II: Barney Stevens
Viola: Alexandra Honigsberg
Cello: James Pedersen
Bass: Alex Chapman
CONDUCTOR/DIRECTOR:
William Remmers
with adaptations from the Forbear! Theatre production, directed by:
Rachel Gianesse Middle
ART:
Kristal Babich
Friday, Nov 17 - 7:30pm
Saturday, Nov 18 - 3pm
Saturday, Nov 18 - 7pm (followed by Bonus Concert Gala)
Sunday, Nov 19 - 2:30pm
Running time: 2 hours 10 mins
(or 3 hours total if you stay for the Bonus Concert after the 7pm performance on Saturday, Nov 18)
If you cannot make these performances, but still want to see the show, we welcome you to donate the cost of a further performance. We are very affordable! E-mail: info@utopiaopera.org
Lang Recital Hall
Hunter College North Building, 4th Floor
South side of 69th Street (btwn Park/Lex)
There is no in-person box office at the venue EXCEPT on the day of the show on the 4th floor right in front of the Lang Recital Hall. Tickets cannot be purchased at any time at the Kaye Playhouse box office.
Please bring a photo ID for admittance into the building.
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utopiaopera.org
Or e-mail info@utopiaopera.org to learn how to join in!
Utopia Opera is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Ringo Starr appearance subject to change; in event of no Ringo, a highly capable replica will be provided.
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LocationIda K Lang Recital Hall, Hunter College (View)
Southside of East 69th Street between Park and Lexington
New York, NY 10065
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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