Gilbert & Sullivan Free Kids Night Broadway Pinafore
BROADWAY MAGAZINE – When it comes to pulling out all the stops, the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players at City Center are up there with the best of them. Firstly, they have a season that features some of the best of the best of G & S ( “Pirates of Penzance,” “H.M.S. Pinafore” and “The Mikado”). In addition to that, they are offering a free child’s ticket with each adult ticket for the production of H.M.S. Pinafore on January 12. Also, families can take part in the Family Overture Series, and get to know their G & S with pre-show intros and summaries. We’re including all press info below. If you want to smile, nothing is more certain to induce happiness than a Gilbert and Sullivan musical. Photo by Carol Rosegg.
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players will offer a special FREE “Kids’ Night” event – for children 12 years and under – on Tuesday, January 12th(7PM) for their spectacular production of H.M.S. Pinafore at New York’s historic City Center (West 55thStreet – between 6th& 7thAvenues). A free child’s ticket will be given for each full priced adult ticket purchased (all price levels are included.) As an added bonus, children will receive a special post-performance backstage tour—hosted by their favorite onstage character!
H.M.S. Pinafore, or The Lass That Loved a Sailor marks the start of the Gilbert & Sullivan collaboration’s hit parade and the beginning of musical theatre as we know it. On board H.M.S. Pinafore, the lowly sailor, Ralph Rackstraw, has fallen in love with Josephine, daughter of the repressed, but ever polite, Captain Corcoran whose social climbing ambitions have caused him to promise Josephine in marriage to the insufferable Sir Joseph Porter, K.C.B, First Lord of the Admiralty. While the crew and Sir Joseph’s groupies, referred to as “his sisters and his cousins and his aunts” dance their way across the deck, Josephine promises not to follow her heart in returning Ralph’s affection and the Captain reveals his own attraction to the lowly peddler woman, Little Buttercup, who hints that “things are seldom what they seem.” Sir Joseph senses Josephine’s coolness to his advances, but is convinced by the Captain to make another effort in the boisterous Bell Trio. In a deliberately absurd twist of fate, Little Buttercup reveals that Ralph and the Captain were switched at birth, thereby allowing both Corcorans to marry the objects of their affections, within their own social classes. Sir Joseph is resigned to marrying his most devoted groupie, Cousin Hebe.
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, the 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 Gilbert & Sullivan Players will continue their 35th Anniversary Seasonwith: The Mikado – Friday, Jan. 8th – 8PM, Saturday, Jan. 9th– 8PM, Saturday, Jan. 16th– 2PM; H.M.S. Pinafore– Sunday, Jan. 10th– 3PM, Tuesday Jan. 12th – 7PM (FREE KIDS NIGHT!); The Pirates of Penzance - Saturday, January 9th– 2PM, Friday, January 15th– 8PM; Ruddigore – Thursday, Jan. 14th- 8PM, Saturday, Jan. 16th– 8PM, Sunday, Jan. 17th– 3PM.
This one-night only KIDS’ event will take place on Tuesday, January 12th(7PM) at City Center (West 55thStreet – between 6th& 7thAvenues). Tickets range in price from $96 to $40. More information and tickets can be obtained through the City Center box office and by phoning CityTix (212) 581-1212.
INFO ON FAMILY OVERTURE SERIES
Where Kids Learn The Stories of Gilbert & Sullivan
“The Pirates of Penzance” January 9th ●
“H.M.S. Pinafore” January 10th ●
“The Mikado” January 16th ●
“Ruddigore” January 17th ● (KIDS” NIGHT INFO BELOW)
New York’s City Center
Kids of all ages will get a chance to witness firsthand the amazing stories of Gilbert & Sullivan when America’s foremost G & S repertory ensemble, the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, presents its 35thAnniversary season, which will feature fully-staged productions of H.M.S. Pinafore, The Mikado,The Pirates of Penzance, and an all-new production of Ruddigore(January 8th-17th) on the great stage of New York’s historic City Center (West 55thStreet, between 6thand 7thAvenues).Hosted by Artistic Director Albert Bergeret, families will enjoy the popular Family Overture series of entertaining and informative pre-show musical introductions and narrative summaries.
The interactive and fun-filled presentations are offered on Saturday, January 9th at 12:45 for The Pirates of Penzance; Sunday, January 10th at 1:45 for H.M.S. Pinafore; Saturday, January 16th at 12:45 for The Mikado; Sunday, January 17th at 1:45 for Ruddigore. Your matinee admission is your ticket to Family Overture!
With the help of an onstage pianist, Mr. Bergeret creates a kid friendly 45-minute session which incorporates history, story plots and musical appreciation! Tickets to weekend performances, January 8th through the 17th, range in price from $96 to $40. (Children 12 or under: half price when accompanied by an adult, 10% senior discount also available). More information, curtain times and tickets can be obtained through the City Center box office and by phoning CityTix (212) 581-1212 or log on to www.nycitycenter.org
January 27th, 2010 at 1:01 am
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