Ruddigore has everything one expects from a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. There are cases of mistaken (or misrepresented) identity, star-crossed would-be lovers, confusion of rank, the proud military men, the honorable British tar, the crowd of young women who would seem out of place anywhere else, and (of course) the twist at the end that makes All Right in the World.
As TV’s "Dallas" was about the Ewings, Ruddigore is about the Murgatroyds. The Baronets of Ruddigore, the Murgatroyds, are cursed. The sitting Baronet must commit a crime a day or suffer death in fearful agony under the judgement of Murgatroyds past. The Ancestors are harsh in their judgements, and the life expectancy of a sitting Baronet is short.
The current rightful Baronet, Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd, has fled his hometown to escape the title and the curse, and returned in disguise, as fair Robin Oakapple. Ruthven, being presumed dead, is replaced as Baronet by his younger brother Despard. Ruthven and Despard have a foster brother, Richard Dauntless, a British sailor, who is privy to Robin/Ruthven’s secret. Richard reveals the truth as the two vie for the affection of sweet Rose Maybud, the most desirable young woman in town. Exposed, Ruthven must reclaim his title (to Despard’s relief).... and we’re not even to the Act I finale yet. Please come and see how this all turns out!
February 23*, 24, 25 at 8:00 PM
February 26 at 2:00 PM
March 2 at 8:00 PM
March 3 at 2:00 and 8:00 PM
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