Ruddigore, or The Witch’s Curse – 2026
April 15 to 19, 2026
Wednesday, April 15, 7:30 pm: Opening Cast
Thursday, April 16, 7:30 pm: Closing Cast
Friday, April 17, 7:30 pm: Opening Cast
Saturday, April 18, 2:00 pm: Opening Cast
Saturday, April 18, 7:30 pm: Closing Cast
Sunday, April 19, 2:00 pm: Closing Cast
Tickets $45 - $110
Running Time about 2.5 hours
El Teatro of El Museo del Barrio
El Teatro of El Museo del Barrio 1230 Fifth Avenue (Between 104th and 105th Street) New York, NY 10029
The Blue Hill Troupe, Ltd. presents, for the benefit of Kings County Tennis League:
Gilbert & Sullivan’s Ruddigore; or, The Witch’s Curse
Written by William S. Gilbert
Composed by Sir Arthur S. Sullivan
Directed by Adrienne Boris
Choreographed by Sabrina Karlin
Music Direction by David Schmidt
Get ready for ghosts, giggles, and gothic romance in Gilbert & Sullivan’s Ruddigore! This delightfully twisted operetta features cursed baronets, reluctant villains, and a ghostly gallery, all set to a scintillating score. Amid the curses and chaos lies a love story full of heart and hilarity, where true affection just might break even the darkest spell. Perfect for fans of comedy, mystery, and melodrama, Ruddigore is a spookily fun night of theatre you won’t soon forget!
| ROLL | Opening Cast: April 15, April 17, April 18 mat |
Closing Cast: April 16, April 18 eve, April 19 mat |
| Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd, Disguised as Robin Oakapple, a farmer | Paul Mitchell Wilder | Matt Singer |
| Richard Dauntless, His Foster-Brother – a Man-o’-war’s man | Neal Young* | Chazmond J. Peacock* |
| Sir Despard Murgatroyd of Ruddigore, A Wicket Baronet | Erik Hanson | Alan Abrams* |
| Old Adam Goodheart, Robin’s Faithful Servant | Natan Zamansky | David Bell |
| Sir Roderic Murgatroyd | Win Rutherfurd | Cory Clines |
| Rose Maybud, a Village Maiden | Kathleen Raab | Sami Sallaway |
| Mad Margaret | Lauren Cupples* | Joanne Lessner* |
| Dame Hannah, Rose’s Aunt | Lynn V. Clark | Leanne Gonzalez-Singer |
| Zorah, a Professional Bridesmaid (also appears in the ensemble) | Alice J. Lambert | Angela Scorese |
| Ruth, a Professional Bridesmaid (also appears in the ensemble) | Sarah Rhoads | Kathy Yellen |
accompanied by a chorus of Professional Bridesmaids, Villagers, Bucks and Blades, along with a ghostly gallery of Ancestors!
*appearing through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association.
Our tickets are NOT refundable – if you cannot attend, your tickets will be donated to our ticket fund for eligible students and seniors.
If you can’t attend one of these performances but would like to support our production and our charity partner, please consider a donation to our ticket fund!
Calendar for Ruddigore, or The Witch's Curse - 2026
- 7:30pm
- 7:30pm
- 7:30pm
- 2:00pm
- 7:30pm
- 2:00pm
Directions
SUBWAY
#6 train to 103rd Street station, walk one block north to 104th Street, then three blocks west to Fifth Avenue.
#2 or #3 train to 110th Street and Lenox Avenue, walk one block east to Fifth Avenue, then south to 104th Street.
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BUS
M1, M2, M3, M4 northbound on Madison Avenue or southbound on Fifth Avenue to 104th Street.
CAR
RFK Bridge – Take FDR south, exit at 106th Street to Fifth Avenue. George Washington Bridge – Take Harlem River Drive to FDR south, exit at 106th Street to Fifth Avenue. Cross-Bronx Expressway – Take 87 south, exit at 138th Street Bridge, and follow signs to Fifth Avenue.
MOBILE ACCESS
El Museo is accessible to wheelchair users. Street entrance is 1230 5th Ave between 104th and 105th Street. Wheelchairs are available for free at coat-check (first-come, first-served). For questions, contact Visitor Services at 212-660-7129