Toronto Operetta Theatre
2004-2005 Profile

Founded in 1985 by General Director Guillermo Silva-Marin, TOT is a vibrant company with a mandate to produce classical operettas featuring professional Canadian artists of exceptional talent.

    This season features stars Elizabeth Beeler, Elizabeth DeGrazia, Meredith Hall, Gisèle Fredette, Margaret Maye, Colin Ainsworth, Alexander Dobson, Keith Klassen, Kurt Lehmann, Robert Longo, Keith Savage, and a host of others. There are 8 performances of Imre Kalman’s Countess Maritza, Dec 26, 2004 to Jan 8, 2005, followed by 3 performances of Francisco Barbieri’s El Barberillo de Lavapies, February 18, 19 & 20, 2005, and 6 performances of Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Gondoliers April 22-30, 2005. Also featured are two benefit concerts Oktoberfiesta (October 17, 2004) and Gitango (November 24, 2004). Of special note is TOT’s annual New Year’s Eve Gala Party, a sit-down pre-performance dinner and post-performance dance at the HotHouse Café. All performances are at the Jane Mallett Theatre (416) 366-7723. Also, the always-popular Musical Journey dinner and dance fundraiser will take audiences through the streets of Bavaria and Berlin!