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by Sara Langille on 2024-11-26Edward Jackman Centre - TorontoThis was my first time at the Operetta but we enjoyed the experience and ambiance. We will definitely go again for other performances. Thank you
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This was my first time at the Operetta but we enjoyed the experience and ambiance. We will definitely go again for other performances. Thank you
The Student Prince was one of two of my father's favourite musicals. While I have watched the movie often, the last time I saw it as a live performance was just after he died in 1976. Even though we knew how it ended, he and I were always miffed that the prince didn't marry the barmaid, much to my mother's amusement! This performance did justice to Romberg's beautiful songs. The orchestra was wonderful. The sets and costumes were true to the story. The voices of the performers were all lovely. My only criticism is that Brooke Mitchell did not need to be miked as loudly as she was. She is a strong, true soprano with lovely tone that was occasionally distorted by the microphone. Otherwise, I was reminded why I need to support Toronto Operetta Theatre more often. Thank you for the opportunity to see this much loved operetta again.
Wonderful show. Great performances all around. Special shout out to Xavier Flory, Brooke Mitchell and Joseph Ernst. Drink Drink Drink.
I enjoyed this performance and was specially pleased with Tonatiuh Abrego. Overall it was a pleasant evening with a story from days of old and simpler times.
A delightful fun evening. A marvelous cast, really putting their all into it, and with a pair of leads in Hanna & Danilo who have a wonderful chemistry and can vocalise with the best of them. Hats off to Guillermo Silva-Marin who always finds a way to mount a sparkling production.
Evidently they put all their efforts into getting some good singers. The set (singular) was perfunctory.
I enjoyed the performances of the individual actors as they were top notch in their field.The one downside was the lack of props.In my opinion it drew away the professionalism of the cast.A nice scene of the ocean would have helped.
The Toronto Operetta company production of Pirates of Penzance was energetically performed, thoroughly enjoyable and true to the Gilbert and Sullivan tradition. Can't wait to see another G and S on their schedule we will attend for sure!
The show is lovely—G and S silliness, and badly needed in this world! The singing is lovely—especially the show stopping coloratura soprano lead! However the movement on stage is frequently awkward and could use some crisp choreography and dance lessons. And—please could the charming chorus of ladies have pretty long white skirts instead of blue jeans??
I’m a life long fan of the Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. And Toronto Operetta’s Pirates of Penzance was first rate. The soloists’ voices were excellent and well suited to their roles. The acting was even and good. The orchestra was first rate (I especially enjoyed the flautist). The set worked well I can’t find a single negative thing to say about the performance I saw. Thank you for such a delightful evening!