A conversation with Seattle
Seattle is fortunate to have one of the best Gilbert & Sullivan troupes around—and has had for the past 61 … Continue reading A Very Model of a ‘Pirates of Penzance’ from Seattle’s G & S Society
The glorious Seattle summer has finally arrived, and with it comes a treasure trove of light-hearted and fun classical concerts. Experience the joy of live music outdoors at one of several concerts in local parks, or cool off with some chamber music favorites. Continue reading What We’re Hearing This Month: Classical Music Picks for July
Iolanthe of course contains all the G&S stock characters including the gentleman who sings pattersongs. Seattle G&S is fortunate to have two singers who are as good at this as any I have heard in many decades of G&S attendance: Dave Ross and John Brookes have that essential dry baritone and ability to get tongue-twisting words out clearly. Continue reading In Gilbert & Sullivan’s Iolanthe, a Preposterous Clash of Fairies and Noblemen
Always overshadowed by its predecessor, The Mikado, Gilbert & Sullivan’s Ruddigore is nevertheless thoroughly enjoyable, expecially in Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society’s current strong production (through July 30 at Bagley Wright Theatre; tickets: 206-682-0796 or online). Continue reading A “Thoroughly Enjoyable” Ruddigore from Seattle’s Gilbert & Sullivan Society
The Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society’s production of Ruddigore runs weekends, July 15 to July 30, for eleven performances at Bagley Wright Theatre (tickets $40 regular, with discounts for senior citizens and under-18).
Ruddigore is the only G&S with an inherited curse and ghosts who come to life from their painted portraits, and as usual in Seattle’s annual offering, this production is replete with imaginative touches impossible in the 1880s. Continue reading Gilbert & Sullivan’s Ruddigore and the Crime-A-Day Curse (Preview)