Iolanthe 1882

Opened: November 25, 1882

Iolanthe - 1882 - Broadway History , Info & More

Standard Theatre
102 W. 33rd St. New York, NY

Strephon, an Arcadian shepherd, wants to marry Phyllis, a ward of the Court of Chancery. Phyllis does not know that Strephon is half fairy - down to the waist. When Phyllis sees Strephon kissing an apparently young woman, she assumes the worst. But her "rival" turns out to be none other than Strephon's own mother, Iolanthe, a fairy - fairies never grow old. But Phyllis' guardian, the Lord Chancellor of England, and half the peers in the House of Lords are sighing after her. Soon the peers and the fairies are virtually at war, and long friendships are nearly torn asunder.

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Review: IOLANTHE, London Coliseum
by Franco Milazzo - Oct 9, 2023


If a revival is akin to colouring in someone else’s artwork, Cal McCrystal’s Iolanthe for the ENO does so with every shade under the sun.

IOLANTHE Comes to Opera Naples in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2023


Opera Naples, one of Naples’ leading performing arts organizations, has announced tickets on sale for W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan’s popular operetta, “Iolanthe,” starring students from its Summer Youth Program. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m., July 22, and 2 p.m., July 23, at the Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church at the Pulte Life Center in Naples.

MasterVoices Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring CARMEN, a Daniel Rein World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2022


MasterVoices has announced details of the chorus’ 81st season, celebrating the power of the human voice to unite, inspire and connect since 1941. The 2022-23 season opens on October 25 at the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center with Mr. Sperling leading a concert staging of Bizet’s Carmen in its original Opéra Comique version.

BWW Previews: Gilbert and Sullivan's IOLANTHE at Moyse Hall Theatre
by Noelle Hannibal - Feb 12, 2018


The McGill Savoy Society opened its new production of Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta Iolanthe on February 9, 2018. The show runs for three more performances on Friday, February 16 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, February 17 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm at Moyse Hall Theatre in the McGill University Arts Building at 555 Sherbrooke Street West.

Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company to Celebrate 80th Anniversary with IOLANTHE
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2017


Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company will lead off their 80th Anniversary season with a special production of Iolanthe (which is the first production Ridgewood G&S presented during their founding in 1937). Iolanthe runs November 4-26 in various locations throughout the tri-state area.

Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company to Celebrate 80th Anniversary with IOLANTHE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017


Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company will lead off their 80th Anniversary season with a special production of Iolanthe (which is the first production Ridgewood G&S presented during their founding in 1937). Iolanthe runs November 4-26 in various locations throughout the tri-state area.

IOLANTHE to Play The Underground in Duluth
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2016


Since its sparkling premiere in 1882, the fantastical Iolanthe has delighted audiences with its clever combo of romance, humor, political satire, and memorable musical numbers that made Gilbert and Sullivan household names for years to come.

Wagner College Theatre's IOLANTHE Opens Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 24, 2016


The award-winning Wagner College Theatre presents a reimagined production of Gilbert & Sullivan's topsy-turvy musical Iolanthe from February 24-March 6, 2016 in the Main Hall Theatre.

IOLANTHE to Play The Underground in Duluth
by Nora Dominick - Feb 11, 2016


Since its sparkling premiere in 1882, the fantastical Iolanthe has delighted audiences with its clever combo of romance, humor, political satire, and memorable musical numbers that made Gilbert and Sullivan household names for years to come.

Finborough Theatre to Present PRINCESS IDA, Beginning 24 March
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 2, 2015


The Finborough Theatre's acclaimed Celebrating British Music Theatre series continues with the first professional London production in over twenty years of Gilbert and Sullivan's Princess Ida opening at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 24 March 2015 (Press Night: Thursday, 26 March 2015 at 7.30pm).

Opera Unlimited Summer Youth Opera Day Camp Present Gilbert and Sullivan's IOLANTHE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2013


The students of the Opera Unlimited Summer Youth Opera Day Camp will present a fully-staged abridged production of Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta Iolanthe tonight, July 12th and the 13th at 7 PM in the Highland High School Performing Arts Center. Pianist NataliaTikhovidova will accompany the forty eight cast members.

Opera Unlimited Summer Youth Opera Day Camp Present Gilbert and Sullivan's IOLANTHE, 7/12-7/13
by Ben Peltz - Jun 17, 2013


The students of the Opera Unlimited Summer Youth Opera Day Camp will present a fully-staged abridged production of Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta Iolanthe on July 12th and 13th at 7 PM in the Highland High School Performing Arts Center. Pianist NataliaTikhovidova will accompany the forty eight cast members.

The Finborough Theatre Presents Gilbert and Sullivan's THE GRAND DUKE,
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 13, 2012


The New Actors Company in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre presents THE GRAND DUKE. The Finborough Theatre's 'Celebrating British Music Theatre' series continues with the first fully staged professional UK production of Gilbert and Sullivan's final operetta, The Grand Duke, since the original 1896 production. It opens at the Finborough Theatre for a strictly limited run of six Sundays and Mondays from Sunday, 1 April 2012.

All-Male IOLANTHE Transfers to Wilton's, Opens April 1
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2011


Sasha Regan's critically acclaimed all-male IOLANTHE will open at Wilton's Music Hall on Friday 1 April, following previews from 30 March, for a limited season, ending 7 May.

All-Male IOLANTHE Transfers To Wilton's, Mar 30
by Carrie Dunn - Feb 21, 2011


Sasha Regan's critically acclaimed all-male IOLANTHE will open at Wilton's Music Hall on Friday 1 April, following previews from 30 March, for a limited season, ending 7 May. Originally staged at the Union Theatre towards the end of last year, this is the second Union Theatre production to transfer to Wilton's, following the success of Pirates of Penzance last year, which won the Best Off-West End Production in the Whatsonstage Awards 2010.

All-Male IOLANTHE Transfers to Wilton's, Opens April 1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 21, 2011


Sasha Regan's critically acclaimed all-male IOLANTHE will open at Wilton's Music Hall on Friday 1 April, following previews from 30 March, for a limited season, ending 7 May.

Village Light Opera Group presents Gilbert and Sullivan's IOLANTHE!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2010


Friday, November 19, Village Light Opera presents Gilbert and Sullivan's Iolanthe at the Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts at Pace University.

Village Light Opera Group presents Gilbert and Sullivan's IOLANTHE!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2010


Friday, November 19, Village Light Opera presents Gilbert and Sullivan's Iolanthe at the Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts at Pace University.

Village Light Opera Group presents IOLANTHE, 11/19
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2010


Friday, November 19, Village Light Opera presents Gilbert and Sullivan's Iolanthe at the Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts at Pace University.

Village Light Opera Group presents Gilbert and Sullivan's IOLANTHE!
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 15, 2010


Friday, November 19, Village Light Opera presents Gilbert and Sullivan's Iolanthe at the Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts at Pace University.

Village Light Opera Group presents IOLANTHE, 11/19
by Lauren Wolman - Nov 6, 2010


Friday, November 19, Village Light Opera presents Gilbert and Sullivan's Iolanthe at the Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts at Pace University.

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