"The theater's intimate space compounds the pleasures of this buoyant show. It's rare to enjoy pristinely produced opera or musical theater where you can sit close enough to admire the combined power of the chorus and the central characters' singing while also relishing individual voices, which are sometimes just 10 feet or so away."
"Introducing the performance, artistic director - and director of the production - Laurence Cox welcomed the April 24 opening-night audience to the company's 'trademark brand of absurdity done in complete sincerity' - a description that perfectly sums up LOoP's delightful commitment to its two shows I've seen this season."
"With typical Gilbert and Sullivan intricacy, the plot of The Gondoliers involves two brothers and Venetian boatmen, Marco and Giuseppe, who are surprised to learn that one of them is actually the missing King of Barataria."
The Light Opera of Portland's production of The Gondoliers features vibrant performances in an intimate setting, enhancing the audience's experience. The show highlights the talents of the chorus and leads, with attention to detail in props and costumes. Artistic director Laurence Cox emphasizes the company's unique blend of absurdity and sincerity. The plot revolves around two Venetian boatmen, Marco and Giuseppe, who discover one is the missing King of Barataria, adding layers of intrigue to the lively performance.
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