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Utopia Opera presents UTOPIA, LIMITED by Gilbert & Sullivan

Utopia Opera finally presents
UTOPIA, LIMITED
in a comeback gala event

words by W.S. Gilbert
music by Arthur Sullivan

Full cast and orchestra bring life to the show that gave Utopia Opera its name back in 2011. 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*. To top it all off: our all-star cast singing some of the most glorious music ever written in the cause of satirizing capitalism.

This production unites, for the first time on this side of the Atlantic, the creative team behind London's Forbear! Theatre: Founder/Director Rachel Gianesse Middle and Musical Director William Remmers. After years of triumphs at the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival, Ettington Park Opera, and London's pub theatre scene, the duo is ready to rock the shores of the island of New York with their particularly seasoned brand of equally madcap and heartfelt Gilbert & Sullivan.

CAST
King Paramount: William Remmers
Princess Zara: Rachel Gianesse Middle
Captain Fitzbattleaxe: Adam C J Klein
Lady Sophy: Casey Keeler
Scaphio: Vince Gover
Phantis: Benjamin Spierman
Tarara: Johari Menelik Frasier
Princess Nekaya: Vanessa Aldrich
Princess Kalyba: Stephanie Feigenbaum
Mr Goldbury: Jeff Goble
Lord Dramaleigh: Henry Horstmann
Mr. Blushington: Alan Smulen
Captain Corcoran: Rick Agster
Sir Bailey Barre: Andrew Buck
Phylla: Ali Roselle
Salata: Angela Scorese
Melene: Devyn White
Ringo Starr: Himself

CHORUS
Heather Bobeck
Lisa Bryce
Alonso Jordan Lopez
Marc Shepherd
Natan Zamansky

ORCHESTRA
Violin 1: Inna Langerman
Violin 2: Danielle Lewis
Viola: Alexandra Honigsberg
Cello: James Pedersen
Bass: Alex Chapman
Flutes: Hannah Donnelly, Wenqi Jennifer Li
Oboe: Zachary Rosalinsky
Clarinets: David Valbuena, Daniel Olsen
Bassoons: Jeff La Marca, Karen Kelland
Cornets: Bruce Kung, Tom McGee
Horns: Eric Peterson, Gabriel Muniz
Trombone: Kory Stringer, Barrett Smith
Bass Trombone: Kat Ahlquist
Percussion: Daniel Matei

CONDUCTOR/DIRECTOR:
William Remmers

DRAMATURG:
Natan Zamansky

AI ART:
Geoffrey Hudson

PERFORMANCES:
Saturday, April 1 - 7pm
Sunday, April 2 - 2:30pm

Running time: 2.5 hours

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
South side of 69th Street (btwn Park/Lex)

Please bring a photo ID for admittance into the building.

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utopiaopera.org

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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.