Our 75th Season Production:
The Gondoliers

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Two brothers, one a king, but which is which?

Set in a highly colorful Venice, the story follows two charming brother gondoliers, Marco and Giuseppe, who unwittingly discover one of them is the heir to a royal throne. As they navigate the complexities of love and duty, a series of humorous misunderstandings and mixed-up identities unfold. With its charming melodies and witty dialogue, the opera explores themes of class, love, and friendship in a lighthearted manner. Join us for an enchanting evening filled with laughter, romance, and unforgettable music,  Only one way to find out—join the fun!

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Dates

Saturday, July 18, 2026, 7:00 PM
Sunday, July 19, 2025, 2:30 PM
Saturday, July 25, 2025, 7:00 PM
Sunday, July 26, 2025, 2:30 PM

Venue

Cullen Theater
Wortham Theater Center
501 Texas Ave
Houston, TX 77002

Past The Gondoliers Performances

1952, 1971, 1987, 2005, 2017

Cast (in order of appearance)

Fiametta

Riley Ortega

Vittoria

Ilana Walder-Biesanz

Giulia

Valeria Bautista

Tessa

Riley Vagis

Gianetta

Laura Coleman

Francesco

Ben Rorabaugh

Antonio

Ennis Watt

Giorgio

Micah Zimmerman

Annibale

Jason Watt

Marco Palmieri

Davian Raggio

Giuseppe Palmieri

Sean Holshouser

The Duchess of Plaza-Toro

Sarah Lee

The Duke of Plaza-Toro

Dennis Arrowsmith

Casilda

Kaitlyn Stavinoha

Luiz

Nathan Holmes

Don Alhambra del Bolero

Richard Paul Fink

Inez

Raquel Bowman

Chorus:
Abigail Boyce, Gage Campos, Nathan Clark, Geoff Copper, Jack CozadAvery Ditta, Sebastian Fernandez, Caryn Fulda, Sean Garfias, Aly Gregorek, Sophie Gwaldo, MiaRose Hanberry, Brooklynn King, Caroline Lee, Nicole Maridan, Mike McCarver, Christopher Roland, Sarah Beth Sims, Angie Tovar, Ashley Evans Vining, Killian WattLucius WattJoe Carl White, John Paul Yabraian
Persons covering other roles in italics

Past Performances

2025 – Iolanthe
Scene from Ruddigore with Dame Hannah (Jana Elsworth) telling the ladies chorus the story of the curse
2024 – Ruddigore
Maj. Gen. Stanely (Dennis Arrowsmith) laments telling a terrible story to the pirates while his daughters urge him to dry his glistening tear.
2023 – Pirates of Penzance
Dick Deadeye (Joe Carl White) tells the audience in a musical aside his plans to thwart the blossoming love of Ralph and Josephine.
2022 – HMS Pinafore