Jacques Offenbach's
The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein
In Concert

August 30 - September 1, 2024

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Directed by Brandon Shaw McKnight
Music Direction by Joseph Sorge 

The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
Rockville Civic Center
603 Edmonston Dr. Rockville, MD 20851

About

Step into the whimsical world of the Duchy of Gerolstein, where love, laughter, and military misadventures collide. Follow the journey of Private Fritz, a charming yet bumbling soldier, who unexpectedly captures the heart of Grand Duchess Christine. His rapid rise through the ranks—from a carefree private to a high-ranking general—creates a whirlwind of chaos and jealousy among his comrades. The Duchess's infatuation sets off a series of hilarious and heartwarming events, with conspiracies brewing and the looming threat of war adding to the excitement.
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As the unlikely hero navigates his newfound status, romantic entanglements, and the impending battle, the fate of the duchy hangs in the balance. Will the Duchess's affection be enough to save him from disaster, or will the conspirators' schemes prevail? 

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Cast

Grand Duchess Christine - Elizebeth Barnes
Private Fritz - Lance Fischer
General Boum - Michael Beder
Wanda - Sarah Robinson
Prince Paul - David Merrill
Baron Dietz - Joshua Milton
Iza - Ann Moreno
Amelie - Paris McMillian
Olga - Denise Young
Charlotte - Maggie Ramsay
Nepomuc - Long Nguyen

Chorus:
Rebecca Bengali, Hannah Briceno, Stephen Brown, Alexandra Burris, Karen Carp, Kevin Caughlan, Miriam Clopper, Gary Cooley, Chris Costabile, Bob Dennis, Peggy Dennis, Linda Edwards, Julia Frank, Hannah Friedman, Susan Gadomski, Liza Gookin Hodskins, Rand Huntzinger, Manmitha Jinasena, Maria Jison, Ellen Kaplan, Lynn Kaplan, Sam Kuhr, Katya Lee, Amanda Messinger, Carl Maryott, Jane Maryott, Lillian McKinley, Katherine Merryman, Jade Neal, Segun Olorunyomi, Lisa Orr, Frank Robey, Dave Robinson, Jill Robinson, Bill Rogers, Katherine Rogers, Cheryl Stafford, Kent Woods

Production Staff 

Producers - Katherine L. Rogers,  Denise Young
Stage Manager - Doug Maryott