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Gilbert & Sullivan Austin proudly presents “Cox and Box” as our 2017 Mid-Season Special Production. First performed in 1866, it was Arthur Sullivan’s first comic opera, and this may be the first full-length production ever in Austin of this little gem. There will be two performances of this tuneful, colorful, and highly entertaining work—Saturday March 4 at 7:30pm, and Sunday March 5 at 3pm.

Sullivan cut his comic-operatic teeth on "Cox and Box" several years before he was introduced to W. S. Gilbert, and enlivened F. C. Burnand's libretto with operatic parodies, a sendup of Victorian drawing-room songs, and other memorable musical nonsense. It makes clear that the young musician's destiny was in composing for the comic-operatic stage.

The cast includes Julius Young as Cox, Andy Fleming as Box, and David Fontenot as Sergeant Bouncer. Ralph MacPhail, Jr. is Stage Director, with Jeffrey Jones-Ragona Music Director. Accompaniment is on the grand piano by the esteemed Jeanne Sasaki.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday March 4 at 7:30PM and Sunday March 5 at 3PM
• Time: Saturday March 4 at 7:30PM and Sunday March 5 at 3PM
• Venue: Worley Barton Theater at Brentwood Christian School
• Website: www.gilbertsullivan.org

Ticket Information

• Cost: $15 general admission, $10 students, $50 VIP
• Phone: 1-800-838-3006

Presenter Details

• Name: Gilbert & Sullivan Austin

Gilbert and Sullivan Austin was founded with the purpose of educating the public and preserving the works of Gilbert and Sullivan. Formed in 1976, the group now boasts over 300 members and entertains and educates thousands of Central Texas residents every year.

GSA is known for its highly acclaimed annual Summer Grand Productions (performed in June) from the G&S repertoire. These productions are fully staged, and performed with a live orchestra.

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