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Bass-baritone from Athens, GA. G&S shows/roles performed include: Iolanthe (Lord Mountararat), Pinafore (Deadeye/Bill Bobstay/Bob Becket), Pirates (Samuel/Sergeant of Police), Mikado, Gondoliers (Giuseppe Palmieri), Patience (Major Murgatroyd), Iolanthe, Ruddigore, The Grand Duke, Utopia Ltd., The Sorcerer, Trial By Jury, Yeomen of the Guard (2nd Yeoman), Sullivan's Cox and Box (Bouncer) and a new rendition of Ruddigore: Ruddygore Revisited (Sir Roderic) which made its debut at the International G & S Festival in Harrogate, England. Also9, Annie (Warbucks/Rooster), Forever Plaid (Smudge), Charlie Brown (Schroeder), Big River (Duke). Additionally, Mr. Wages has starred in numerous short & feature films, webisodes and educational video series. www.matthewwages.com.

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Review: NYGASP's TRIAL BY JURY and THE SORCERER Hit the Right Notes


This reviewer was completely in awe of such talent at the double-header of Gilbert and Sullivan's TRIAL BY JURY and THE SORCERER at Kaye Playhouse on April 7th!

Cast Set For New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' THE SORCERER and TRIAL BY JURY


New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players will conclude the 49th season with a double bill of Gilbert & Sullivan’s first two extant collaborations, The Sorcerer and Trial By Jury. 

THE MIKADO Returns to New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players in January


New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP) continues its expanded 49th season with its critically acclaimed new production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado.

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Begin 49th Season With PATIENCE


New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP) begins its expanded 49th season with its picturesque production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s classic send up of generational fads, Patience, not seen since 2017. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

H.M.S. PINAFORE to be Presented at New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players This Winter


New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' 48th season will continue December 30-31, 2022 and January 7 -8, 2023 with the mounting of a Gilbert & Sullivan staple, H.M.S. Pinafore; or, The Lass That Loved a Sailor at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College.

THE GONDOLIERS to be Presented by New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players in October


New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players will begin its 48th season with its colorful and vivacious production of the Gilbert & Sullivan’s classic send up of Republican (in the generic sense) principles and class distinction The Gondoliers.  The she will run from Friday, October 28th through Sunday, October 30th. 

Victor Herbert Renaissance Project LIVE! to Present MLLE. MODISTE


Continue the celebration of VHRP LIVE's return to live performance on April 26-27 and enjoy Mlle. Modiste at their new home at The Theater at St. Jeans. The New Victor Herbert Orchestra will be occupying the orchestra pit. Come hear Herbert as he was meant to be heard (just a tad smaller).

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players to Return With THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE


New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players will return to New York for its 47th season, and its first full production since January 2020, with one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most famed works, The Pirates of Penzance.

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Announce Cinematic World Premiere of COX AND BOX


New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players has announced the grand finale of their 2020 Virtual Season, a premiere cinematic experience of Sir Arthur Sullivan and F.C. Burnand’s comic operetta, Cox and Box. This all-new original film is available for stream December 27 – January 2.

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Postpones NYC Season, Announces Virtual Gala and Performances


New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players has postponed their traditional NYC season of live performance full productions until 2021-2022. In its place, an exciting and creative virtual season is underway with lots to look forward to for fans and patrons of the company.

BWW Review: THE MIKADO Brings a Hundred-Year-Old Operetta to Life at The Kaye Playhouse At Hunter College


Die-hard musical theater enthusiasts and fans of opera will love the Mikado, one of Gilbert and Sullivan's strongest scores. With quick-witted and clever lyrics that satirize society, you can easily see the influence G&S's works like The Mikado had on the works of American musical theater composers Rodgers and Hart, Stephen Sondheim, and Harnick and Bock. Some of the standout numbers from the score that you're probably already familiar with (or if not, you should be) include a?oeThree Little Maids,a?? a?oeThe Flowers That Bloom in the Spring (Tra La)a?? and a?oeTit-Willow.a??

The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Presents THE MIKADO


Since its founding in 1974, the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP) has presented more than 2,000 performances of the Gilbert & Sullivan masterpieces throughout the United States, Canada and England, captivating audiences of all ages. America's preeminent Gilbert & Sullivan Repertory Ensemble, continues its 45th season with its novel production of The Mikado, one of the most enduring musicals in theatrical history.

BWW Exclusive: Go Speed-Dating with the Company of NYGASP's THE MIKADO!


There is nothing like blind dating in NYC, particularly when those dates are with the characters from the absurd word of Gilbert & Sullivan! Broadway World gets a first-look exclusive at New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' all-new content featuring many recognizable characters and songs from their critically acclaimed production of The Mikado, returning to The Kaye Playhouse at 68th between Park and Lexington this Dec 27-January 5. Stay tuned throughout the next two months as more scenes are revealed in this fun web series. Make a date to see The Mikado and get your tickets here! 

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Presents IOLANTHE


Parliamentary hijinks, hearsay, political extremes, and conflict of interest a?' 19th century Gilbertian storytelling never seemed so relevant!

VHRP LIVE! Presents: Falling In Love For 160 Years - A Victor Herbert Birthday Soirée


VHRP LIVE! presents Falling in Love for 160 Years-A Victor Herbert Birthday Soiree, Operetta Love Songs Remembered.

VHRP LIVE! Presents: Falling In Love For 160 Years - A Victor Herbert Birthday Soirée


VHRP LIVE! presents Falling in Love for 160 Years-A Victor Herbert Birthday Soiree, Operetta Love Songs Remembered.

VHRP LIVE! Presents: Falling In Love For 160 Years - A Victor Herbert Birthday Soirée


VHRP LIVE! presents Falling in Love for 160 Years-A Victor Herbert Birthday Soiree, Operetta Love Songs Remembered.

BWW Review: New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' Rollickingly Fun THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE


Though there's nary a mention of snowfall or jingle bells in THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, the abundance of joy and good clean humor, not to mention some terrific voices, in the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players' frothily charming production of G&S's 1879 romantic romp makes it a grand choice for holiday entertainment.

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Announce THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Plus NYE Celebration


New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP) continues its 44th season beginning Thursday, December 27 with five performances of The Pirates of Penzance at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (E. 68th Street Between Park and Lexington Avenues).

NY Gilbert & Sullivan Players 18-19 Season Starts With THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD


New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players 44th season kicks off with Gilbert & Sullivan's The Yeomen of the Guard which tells the story of a falsely accused prisoner in the Tower of London, the two girls who loved him, and an out of work itinerant jester in grand and colorful fashion - with humor and a touch of pathos. Performances are on Saturday, October 27 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, October 28 at 3:00 p.m. at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (E. 68th Street between Park & Lexington Avenues near Lexington).

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