New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Announces GALA Opening Concert 10/16

America's foremost Gilbert & Sullivan repertory ensemble, the New YorK Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP), will kick off their 2011-12 schedule with a Season Gala Opening Concert on Sunday, October 16th (5PM) at Peter Norton Symphony Space (2535 Broadway at 95th Street).

The Season Gala Opening Concert will highlight an afternoon of fun when NYGASP Artistic Director Albert Bergeret and his merry crew present a champagne gala performance of favorite G&S scenes, songs, parodies, overtures, and the ever-popular tour-de-force challenge - audience requests performed impromptu with full orchestra. Audience members will enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly at intermission.

Under the artistic and music direction of Albert Bergeret, the company has presented over 2,600 performances throughout the United States, Canada, and England. Incorporating a 25-piece orchestra, its productions feature contemporary energy while retaining a traditional respect for each of the G&S masterpieces. New YorK Gilbert & Sullivan Players is considered by many to be the nation's "leading custodian of the G&S classics."

The schedule will continue with afternoon presentations of: The Grand Duke (November 13th), Patience (March 11th) and Iolanthe (May 19th & 20th), as well as a week-long engagement of The Pirates of Penzance (December 28th - January 1st) which includes a gala New Year's Eve performance on December 31st. All performances will feature the full score and dialogue with NYGASP's cast and orchestra in staged productions.

G&S FEST tickets are priced from $87 to $67, with $8 off for seniors and half prIce Tickets for children 12 and under. All prices are $10 more on New Year's Eve. Information and tickets can be obtained by phoning (212) 864-5400 or by visiting www.nygasp.org Discounted multiple buy ticket packages are available only through the NYGASP office at 212-769-1000.

 

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