Michael Ball at NYC Opera for Gilbert and Sullivan's PATIENCE

I am not sure if this has been previously mentioned on this board, but Michael Ball, the West End star who has also appeared on Broadway in ASPECTS OF LOVE, will be singing the lead role at the New York City Opera in the season's presentation of the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, PATIENCE. If so, I would like to add that single tickets are now being sold for the 8 performances scheduled in September and early October. The performances are scheduled at the New York State Theatre at Lincoln Center.

https://www.nycopera.com/productions/productiondetail.aspx?id=31&src=l

It is interesting to note that Michael's first major role in musical theatre was singing the role of Frederic in another Gilbert and Sullivan operetta PIRATES OF PENZANCE. It was where Cameron Mackintosh and Trevor Nunn discovered his talent and golden voice and cast him in the original production of LES MISERABLES in the role of Marius.

A great chance for New Yorkers to hear him sing live again

Updated On: 8/5/05 at 05:38 AM

"Not quite back on Broadway...but at least we've got him back in NYC. "

Which is most assuredly a step in the right direction...

Oh yea!!!! Michael Ball...hottie! Did you guys check out the aspects clips at the bottom of the page or at www.justball.net..I won't be able to see him in Patience...but one day I will be able to see him live.

Thanks for the reminder...went to the box office today and got tickets for the 9-10 performance...can't wait!

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I watched the Australian cast DVD of Patience recently, and could see Michael playing either role. But I think he will do a fine job as Bunthorne.

I am looking forward to seeing this G&S production.

Theatre fans take note:

There is a mini scene in Stoppard's INVENTION OF LOVE that parodies Bunthorne in a scene from PATIENCE, and who himself is a parody of Oscar Wilde.

Just bought a ticket for this!!