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! We are also pleased to welcome Anthony Ty to GLO as our Collaborative PIanist for this event!
NOTE: NEW LOCATION FOR THIS EVENT!
Sunday
April 19th, 2026
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Mrs. Murphy & Sons
Irish Bistro
(North Center Neighborhood)
Chicago, Illinois
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.
Click here to view a digital version of the evening’s program.
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!
- 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.
- Tickets are available in advance and at the door.
- Check out Mrs. Murphy & Sons' website for info about navigating to the venue. The venue is accessible by public transportation and there is street parking.
- Dress is casual, but show-related costume pieces (pirate hats, fairy wings, crowns, Tower Warder uniforms, aesthetic garb, or what have you) are encouraged!