$15
Iolanthe G&S Singalong Event
Tickets available online or at the door
Early Bird Special: $12 (ends Oct 31st)!
Our 3rd Gilbert & Sullivan Singalong
Thank you to all who sang along with us at our 3rd Gilbert & Sullivan Singalong Event! We are so grateful for everyone's support and enthusiasm!
Click on the image above to access the event program.
We are grateful to our marvelous Board Director Lindsey Baer, who conducted last season's Operetta Around the World Concert, for leading this Singalong, and to wonderful Collaborative Pianist Andrew Milliken, who joined us most recently for last season's Prince Ananias. And of course, we also thank the good folks at Borelli's Pizza who again hosted the event for us.
November 7th, 2025
Borelli's Pizza
Lincoln Square
Chicago, Illinois
- Friday, November 7th — 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Admission: $15
plus purchase of food or drink item
Schirmer Edition
We will be inserting Strephon’s cut aria, “Fold Your Flapping Wings”
What to Expect
Great Lake Operetta’s 3rd Gilbert & Sullivan Fundraising Singalong ~ Iolanthe!
Loudly let the trumpet bray! Join us in the cozy dining room of Borelli’s Pizza 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 (hats, fairy wings, crowns, etc.) are encouraged!