The Gondoliers
Open Tuesday – Sunday
Closed Monday*
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Tuesday – Sunday: Noon – 6:00pm
Friday – Saturday: Noon – 7:30pm
(925) 943-7469
Open for Walk Up
Tuesday – Thursday: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Friday – Saturday: Noon – 7:30pm
Sunday: Noon – 6:00pm
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
*In addition to the hours noted, the Ticket Office is also open one hour prior and thirty minutes after curtain for ticketed performances, including performances on Mondays.
Presented by Lamplighters
Directed by Phil Lowery
Conducted by Baker Peeples
February 9 - 11, 2018
A pair of handsome Gondoliers suddenly become kings and humor and exuberance abound as they attempt to adjust to their new social status.
Running Time: approx. 2 hours 50 minutes, with one intermission
Directed by Phil Lowery
Conducted by Baker Peeples
February 9 - 11, 2018
A pair of handsome Gondoliers suddenly become kings and humor and exuberance abound as they attempt to adjust to their new social status.
Running Time: approx. 2 hours 50 minutes, with one intermission
Due to a mix-up during infancy, a pair of handsome Venetian Gondoliers have, much to their delight, suddenly become kings! Their brand new wives aren’t quite so pleased though, once they find out that the rightful king is also married by proxy to Casilda, the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Plaza Toro! Only one pair can be the rightful rulers but, until the identity of the true monarch can be established, the boys must share the royal duties. Being idealists, they really don’t mind! Set by the sun-dappled, lazy waters of the Grand Canal, the singing Gondolieri and Contadine, and the “Cachucha” danced at the Royal Court at Barataria, make The Gondoliers an exuberant, happy valentine, wrapped in some of Sullivan’s most tuneful music and tied with one of Gilbert’s most fanciful libretti. Within this joyful opera Gilbert ingeniously skewers issues of social equality and the class system with his usual brilliant wit and groundbreaking lyrics alongside Sullivan’s lovely, lilting score.
"a hilarious island of sunshine" -- The Mercury News
"a hilarious island of sunshine" -- The Mercury News