$15
Patience G&S Singalong Event
Tickets available online or at the door
Early Bird Special: $12 (ends April 1st)!
Our 4th Gilbert & Sullivan Singalong
Continuing our popular series of Gilbert & Sullivan Singalong Events, we are pleased to announce our Spring 2026 Singalong, Patience! This gentle gem of the canon hilariously skewers the Aesthetic Movement, ostensibly...but really pokes fun at the timeless foibles of human nature.
We are grateful to have Jade Dashá Hardy (Music Director of last season's historic production of Prince Ananais) join us as our Music Director for this Singalong!
NOTE: NEW LOCATION FOR THIS EVENT!
April 19th, 2026
Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro
North Center Neighborhood
Chicago, Illinois
- Sunday, April 19th, 2025 — 5:00 - 8:00p.m.
Admission: $15
This is the G&S Archive version does not contain the dialogue and is slightly different from the popular Schirmer version, but is very clear and easy-to-read on a digital device.
This is the popular Schirmer score, but it may be harder to read on a digital device.
What to Expect
Great Lake Operetta’s 4th Gilbert & Sullivan Fundraising Singalong ~ Patience!
If you’re anxious for to shine in the high aesthetic line, join us in the event room at
Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro to sing along with the timeless words and music of Gilbert & Sullivan!
Within the Gilbert & Sullivan fandom, there is a long tradition of unrehearsed, group “sing-outs” or “singalongs” (sometimes called QWERTYs) of works in the canon. Please join us in our second of what we hope will be many semi-regular G&S Singalongs! See below for all the details:
- The Singalong will be accompanied by a live pianist and will include all the music (except the overture) and all the dialogue!
- All attendees are welcome to sing along with the chorus sections (sing any voice part you want / you already know), led by our marvelous music director.
- Bring your own copy of the vocal score or your mobile device (to access the free digital score available online). See above for a link to a digital version of the score. Plus, QR codes for this digital version will be posted at the venue.
- Just want to eat and listen? Great! There's no requirement to sing...but you might not be able to stop yourself!
- If you're interested in singing a role, see above for sign-up forms. (If you apply but are not selected for a role this time, we hope you will still join us to sing in the chorus, and fear not: we intend this will be one of many future, regular G&S Singalongs!)
- While we expect you to eat, drink (and be merry!) during the singing, please respect those who are singing by keeping voices (and devices) quiet during the singing and dialogue. We'll take a break between Acts I and II.
- We are grateful to Borelli's Pizza for allowing us to hold this event in their space. Please support them - and enjoy delicious food! - by purchasing at least one food or beverage item during this event in addition to your ticket.
- Tickets will be available in advance and at the door (if still available). There is a lot of interest in this event; get your tickets early as there is limited seating!
- Street parking is free! Check out Borelli's website for more details about accessing the venue.
- Dress is casual, but show-related costume pieces (pirate hats, fairy wings, crowns, Tower Warder uniforms, aesthetic garb, or what have you) are encouraged!