Ghosts, curses, professional bridesmaids … oh, my!
Long ago, a witch cursed all of the Baronets of Ruddigore – each must commit some kind of a crime every single day, or die in terrible agony. Sir Ruthven, the current true Baronet, hides from this curse under the disguise of Robin Oakapple, living as a farmer while working up the courage to ask the beautiful village maiden Rose Maybud for her hand. In his place, his younger brother Despard assumed the title – and the curse. Betrayed by his foster-brother Richard, Robin is discovered – much to the consternation of his ancestors’ ghosts, who are not happy he has tried to shirk his title and his criminal responsibilities. Now, Robin must find a way to outwit his ancestors and the curse in order to live the honest life with the woman he loves.
Reviews
“a marvelous, inventive, and colorful production…musical comedy at its best”
-D.L. Groover, Houston Press
“comic opera done right…a spirited and well-honed performance”
-Gregory Barnett, Houston Chronicle