Ruddigore, or the Witch's Curse
By W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan
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Victorian Lyric Opera Company
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, Rockville, MD Performed June 11-14 & 19-21, 2015 Music Director - Joseph Sorge
Assistant Music Director - Rebecca A. Henry Lighting Design - A. Dawson Smith Costume Design - Jesse Shipley Makeup - Renee Silverstone Set Design - Bill Pressly Cast Robin/Ruthven - Joshua Hughes Rose Maybud - Keely Borland, Emma Jensen Mad Margaret - Amanda Jones, Carla Rountree Richard Dauntless - Joseph Wilson Sir Despard - Blair Eig, Michael Beder Sir Roderic - Tom Goode Old Adam - Joshua Milton Dame Hannah - Mary Mitchell Zorah - Kris Devine Ruth - Margot Perry Ensemble - Kevin Caughlin, Denise Cross, Kayla Cummings, Rick DuPuy, Noah Friedlander, Lena Goldweber, Chuck Howell, Ralph Johnson, Gabriella Jones, Joshua Katz, Jennifer Lauren Lee, Carlton Maryott, Jane Maryott, Stevie Miller, Roger Porres, Bill Rogers, Sarah Seider, Stephanie Shade, Maria Wilson, Kent Woods |
ReviewsVictorian Lyric Opera Company has found a gem in Ruddigore and they have set it in a jewel-piece of a production. It never received much love during its authors’ lifetimes, but in the adept hands of Director Helen Aberger and her tremendously talented cast, it is an absolute delight today.” With its colorful design, talented singers, wonderful musicians, an intriguing script, and wonderful score, Ruddigore or The Witch’s Curse is by far the best Victorian Lyric Opera Company production I have ever seen. Gilbert and Sullivan fans should embrace this opportunity before it is too late.” |
Photo credits: Harvey Levine