Gilbert & Sullivan Very Light Opera Company presents "The Sorcerer" at Howard Conn Fine Arts Center in Minneapolis through April 2

 

Theater Review Roundup! Gilbert & Sullivan Very Light Opera Company presents "The Sorcerer" at Howard Conn Fine Arts Center in Minneapolis through April 2!

 

 Artfully Engaging: Behind-the-scenes Interview https://bit.ly/

Discover the Magic of Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Sorcerer" Q&A with Gary Briggle (Director,) Dr. Randal Buikema (Music Director,) & Stephen Hage (Cast member/Producer.)

 

PhenoMNal Twin Cities Twin Cities https://bit.ly/3FfkG1h

"The Sorcerer is a curious exploration of the power of love–or love potions–to be more precise."

 

Play off the Page: http://bit.ly/3JbYiHn

"A story involving an elixir of love, a sorcerer, lovers young and old, and images of springtime."

 

The Stages of MN: https://bit.ly/TheSorcererGSVLOC

"An evening filled with laughs"

 

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TCTB Review Roundup: The Gilbert & Sullivan Very Light Opera Company's THE MIKADO

It's spring! What better time for a little The Gilbert & Sullivan Very Light Opera Company and Rick Shiomi's The Mikado. Our bloggers were out in force to catch this show (through April 7th only).

From Cherry and Spoon: " I love G&S's fast, witty, joyful operas, and GSVLOC does them well with a huge cast and orchestra." http://bit.ly/cs_mikado

Play off the Page writes: "Cast with exuberant and talented performers, and choreographed in fun, even joyful, moves, and of course, the skilled musicians bring it to life." https://bit.ly/2TUO0DX

Say Entirely: "The Mikado is light, enjoyable, and full of universal, timeless humor." https://bit.ly/2Tl7gpT

Compendium - Minneapolis gets deep into Rick Shiomi's work and says: "By bringing in a visionary like Rick Shiomi to move The Mikado into the modern era, GSVLOC has found a way to have their cake and eat it too. " https://bit.ly/2TRoro5

PhenoMNenal Twin Cities: "In all, it was quite an enjoyable evening. The actors are well-cast; everyone sang and danced together seamlessly." https://bit.ly/2FxpgZr

TCTB Review Roundup: Princess Ida at Gilbert and Sullivan Very Light Opera Theater

Last night, The Gilbert & Sullivan Very Light Opera Company wrapped up a production of "Princess Ida." This steampunk inspired production was a hit for many of our bloggers. Read their thoughts below and be sure to "Like" them on Facebook to get updates on their next show.

Cherry and Spoon: "...Everyone is so expressive and in the moment, even if they're in the very back." https://bit.ly/2IUOvWs

PhenoMNal Twin Cities: "Before I knew it, the entire first act sped by in entertaining whirl of comedy..." https://bit.ly/2G4KXmp

Play off the Page: "The chorus was wonderful, the leads spectacular."http://bit.ly/2HaRU1l

Compendium - Minneapolis: "One of the things that sold me on Princess Ida out of the gate was the gorgeous, steampunk-inspired production design."http://bit.ly/2HbtKUK

Say Entirely: "Turning gears, extravagant headgear, and heavy weaponry adds to the delight and humor of the show." http://bit.ly/2oO78Tv