Ridgewood Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company, Ridgewood, NJ (2026)

11/15/2025

THREE SHOWS REMAINING!

We had an incredible opening night last night, and we can’t wait to get back to the theater for our final three performances of Patience!

We hope to see you at one of our performances this weekend, and in the meantime check out some wonderful shots from our dress rehearsal taken by Anthony Giorgi!

Tickets are still available at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/ridgewoodgs/patience or at the door for each performance!

11/14/2025

HAPPY OPENING NIGHT! We have had a blast putting together this show, and we cannot wait for our four performances this weekend!

Tickets are still available at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/ridgewoodgs/patience or at the door for any of our four performances - we hope to see you at the theater!

11/12/2025

We are only two days from opening night for our production of Patience, and we are having a blast putting the finishing touches on this hysterical show!

Make sure you join us this weekend at one of our four performances, and in the meantime check out some photos from last evening’s rehearsal!

11/11/2025

We are only three days away from opening night for our production of Patience, and we cannot wait to share this immensely witty show with you all! In the lead up to our performances, we are highlighting our incredible cast members who are bringing this show to life. Today, meet Dan Drew, who brings Grosvenor to life for our production.

Dan Drew is thrilled to be back with Ridgewood G&S after previously playing Robin in Ruddigore and Strephon in Iolanthe. Dan is a native of Newark NJ, and holds a degree from Rutgers University in Theater Arts and History. Following this production, he will be returning to his role as Assistant Director, Choreographer, Principle Dancer, and Guest Vocalist with the National Tour of A Celtic Angels Christmas. Past Credits: Memphis (Huey), Jesus Christ Superstar (Jesus), A Little Night Music (Henrik), Hairspray (Corny Collins), South Pacific (Cable), A Little Princess (Capt. Crewe), Into the Woods (Cinderella’s Prince). Instagram: . Website: www.danieldrewjr.com

Tickets are available now at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/ridgewoodgs/patience and we hope to see you at the show!

11/10/2025

We are only five days away from opening night for our production of Patience, and we cannot wait to share this immensely witty show with you all! In the lead up to our performances, we are highlighting our incredible cast members who are bringing this show to life. Today, meet Sean Coyle, who portrays the aesthetic Bunthorne for our production.

Sean Coyle is thrilled to be making his debut performance with the Ridgewood Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company. Sean is a graduate from Syracuse University’s drama department where he studied acting and vocal technique. Most recently, Sean has been seen performing at the Seminski Theater in Basking Ridge.
Credits include - It’s a wonderful life radio play (George Bailey), A Man of No Importance (Robbie), Anything Goes (Billy), and the Pirates of Penzance (Pirate, Policeman, Sergent u/s). Sean would like to thank the Ridgewood G&S opera company and production team for this opportunity and would like to wish all his fellow castmates the best of luck in this performance.

Tickets are available now at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/ridgewoodgs/patience and we hope to see you at the show!

11/08/2025

We are less than one week away from opening night for our production of Patience, and we cannot wait to share this immensely witty show with you all! In the lead up to our performances, we are highlighting our incredible cast members who are bringing this show to life. Today, meet Christina Esser, who portrays the love-sick Lady Angela on November 14 and 15 evenings.

Mexican-American mezzo-soprano Christina Obledo-Esser is a multifaceted artist from Palm Springs, California. She has been noted for her “captivating performances” and “as a talented voice capable of transporting listeners to new heights” (The Desert Sun), as well as for her honest portrayals of characters in which she was recently described as a “Believable Siebel” (Voce di Meche) in her performance of Faust with Village Opera.

Recent performances include Zerlina from Don Giovanni and Flora from La Traviata with Village Opera, Marshall Opera’s inaugural concert at the Cell Theater where she premiered the aria “Apocalypse Song” by Alice Shields, and with New Jersey Lyric Opera as Maddalena in Rigoletto and Flora in La Traviata.
Christina received a Bachelor of Arts degree from UCSB, where she graduated magna cm laude, and a Master’s of Music in Vocal Arts degree from the University of California Los Angeles, where she was the recipient of a full academic scholarship and was one of the Mimi Feldman Alpert competition winners.

Tickets are available now at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/ridgewoodgs/patience and we hope to see you at the show!

11/07/2025

We are only one week away from opening night for our production of Patience, and we cannot wait to share this immensely witty show with you all! In the lead up to our performances, we are highlighting our incredible cast members who are bringing this show to life. Today, meet Jillana Kucey, who portrays the love-sick Lady Angela on November 15 and 16 matinees.

Jillana is thrilled to return to Ridgewood G&S to play Angela after her debut with them last year playing Leila, a boy crazy fairy in Iolanthe. In the landmark year of 2020 Jillana graduated with a MM in classical vocal performance and a post masters certificate in vocal pedagogy from NYU. Most recently Jillana has been seen singing with the chorus of Garden State singers in their production of “the Magic Flute“, and singing Desert Star/ Rose 3 in “The Little Prince” with Ghost light Opera. Highlights from Jillana’s operatic career include:, Jakob in the award-winning production of “Beethoven’s Wrong Note,” and Marcellina in “the marriage of Figaro.” She has sung with various choruses in the NY/NJ area. Notable performances include “Anyone can Whistle” with Master Voices alongside Vanessa Williams and Santana Fontino, and John Rutter’s Magnificat with midAmerica productions directed by John Rutter.

Tickets are available now at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/ridgewoodgs/patience and we hope to see you at the show!

11/05/2025

We are less than two weeks from our production of Patience, and we cannot wait to share this immensely witty show with you all! In the lead up to our performances, we are highlighting our incredible cast members who are bringing this show to life. Today, meet Carolyn Anderson, who portrays the title character of Patience on November 14 and 15 evenings.

Carolyn Anderson is a soprano and educator based in the Hudson Valley. Before moving to New York this last summer, Anderson was based in Ohio, where she regularly performed with Toledo Opera, The Toledo Symphony, The Toledo Museum of Art, and the Mid-American Center for Contemporary Music. Recent awards include Winner of the Charleston International Autumn Competition,1st place in the Marjorie Conrad Art Song Competition with collaborative pianist/composer Steven Naylor, and 3rd place in the Great Lakes Region NATS Competition. Recent roles include Clorinda (La Cenerentola) The First Lady (The Magic Flute), The Fairy Godmother (Viradot’s Cendrillion), and Le Novizie (Suor Angelica). She is currently a voice/piano teacher at the New Windsor and Fishkill Music Academies. She has previously taught at Interlochen Center for the Arts, Bowling Green State University and Toledo School for the Arts. She received her Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music from BGSU and her Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory.

Tickets are available now at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/ridgewoodgs/patience and we hope to see you at the show!

11/03/2025

We are less than two weeks from our production of Patience, and we cannot wait to share this immensely witty show with you all! In the lead up to our performances, we are highlighting our incredible cast members who are bringing this show to life. Today, meet Sarah Curtis, who portrays the title character of Patience on November 15 and 16 matinees.

Sarah is a multi-genre vocalist who sings opera, jazz, musical theatre and pop. After graduating from Bates College as a philosophy major, Sarah lived and taught English in Japan. While in Japan, Sarah performed as leading roles in two original musicals entirely in the Japanese dialect of Tosaben. Sarah continues to nurture her passion for the Japanese language through music by learning and performing Japanese art songs and pop songs. This past spring she graduated from the Longy School of Music of Bard College with a Master’s degree in Vocal Studies where she studied under the tutelage of Sandra Piques Eddy. She most recently appeared as Sam in “The Mad Ones,” Ellen in “Three Sisters Who are Not Sisters,” and The Prince in “The Little Prince.” Sarah is beyond excited to appear as Patience with the Ridgewood Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company.

Tickets are available now at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/ridgewoodgs/patience and we hope to see you at the show!

10/17/2025

NOW ON SALE!

Join us next month at the Fair Lawn Community Center for our production of Patience! Performed with two wonderful principal casts, a rollicking chorus, and a full orchestra - this production is not to be missed!

Grab your tickets now at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/ridgewoodgs/patience and we look forward to seeing you at the theater!

09/17/2025

JOIN OUR CHORUSES THIS FALL

Want a fun way to join Ridgewood G&S on stage this fall in the largest role in the show? We have two opportunities to join us in the chorus!

H.M.S. Pinafore
If you don’t have time to join us for a full production, join us for a concert production of H.M.S. Pinafore on Friday, October 3 at 6pm! Rehearsals take place September 24, 27, and October 2 with a performance October 3 at the Hudson River Museum! Music does not need to be memorized for participation.

Patience
One of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most successful shows, Patience is a rollicking satire that pits the straight-laced ideals of the Victorian era against the passions and indulgences of the 1870s Aesthetic Movement, ridiculing each side of the spectrum.

Rehearsals begin October 4, with rehearsals on Monday evenings, Saturday afternoons, and selct Wednesday evenings. Performances are November 14-16 at Fair Lawn Community Center. In addition to these four performances with orchestra, we will perform a couple of concerts around the tri-state area in late October.

To sign up to join us in the chorus for either production, please visit https://forms.gle/DBvH9kJKSXzTAGeq6 - If you have any questions about our auditions or rehearsal process, please feel free to email us at [email protected].

08/18/2025

LAST CHANCE TO AUDITION FOR PATIENCE

Join Ridgewood G&S as we hold auditions for our Fall 2025 production of Patience, with direction by Veronica Shea, musical direction by Rider R. Foster, and stage management/assistant direction by Sophia Mortensen. One of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most successful shows, Patience is a rollicking satire that pits the straight-laced ideals of the Victorian era against the passions and indulgences of the 1870s Aesthetic Movement, ridiculing each side of the spectrum.

Rehearsals will begin in early October, with performances November 14-16 at Fair Lawn Community Center. In addition to these four performances with orchestra, we will perform a handful of concerts around the tri-state area in late October.

For audition requirements and character breakdowns, visit www.ridgewoodgs.org/auditions. To sign up for your audition slot, visit https://forms.gle/y9pPL29MSKmkr32S6 to fill out your request. If you have any questions about our auditions or rehearsal process, please feel free to email us at [email protected].

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