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The Grand Duke (1999)
Video | 157 min | Music

The Grand Duke (1999)

Video | 157 min | Music

The Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society's award winning adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic operetta of the same name. The curtain rises on the market square of Speisesaal where Ernest Dummkopf's acting troupe is rehearsing for a ...See moreThe Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society's award winning adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic operetta of the same name. The curtain rises on the market square of Speisesaal where Ernest Dummkopf's acting troupe is rehearsing for a production of the Greek tragedy Troilus and Cressida. Beneath the theatrical veneer, a conspiracy is afoot among the thespians to overthrow Rudolph, the Grand Duke. Ludwig, the Company comedian, who is engaged to Lisa, the Company soubrette, admonishes everyone that it is forbidden to allude to the conspiracy without first ex- changing the secret sign. Ludwig, meanwhile, inadvertently betrays the conspiracy. A plan is conceived whereby Ludwig and Ernest will fight a statutory duel and the winner will denounce the loser to the Grand Duke. They draw cards and as Ludwig wins, he goes off to tell the Grand Duke of the conspiracy. Unaware of the intrigue surrounding him, Grand Duke Rudolph prepares for his wedding to the Baroness von Krakenfeldt. The Baroness reveals that Rudolph was betrothed in infancy to the Princess of Monte Carlo, which poses a problem for both couples. In the meantime, Ludwig approaches the Grand Duke in order to reveal the plot and finds him greatly agitated. Ludwig hatches a plan by which a statutory duel will be rigged and Rudolph will lose. Ludwig becomes the new Grand Duke. However, Julia, the prominent "English" actress of the troupe, points out that according to her contract she is required to play the part of the Grand Duchess. Lisa is disconsolate, but the show must go on and Ludwig is carried around the stage triumphantly. As the curtain rises on Act II, Ludwig gloriously presents his plan to manage the Grand Duchy. The Baroness arrives, announcing that Ludwig is required to assume all of the late Duke's responsibilities, including the Baroness herself, and everyone goes off to celebrate the wedding of Ludwig and the Baroness. Meanwhile, the Prince and Princess of Monte Carlo arrive on the scene. The Princess, finding that Ludwig has taken over all of the extinct Grand Duke's responsibilities, happily asserts a prior claim to marriage over the other Grand Duchesses. The company prepares for yet another wedding! Written by Video-Guy See less

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35 cast members

Name	Known for
Angie Barttels Olga Olga See fewer	Iolanthe (1997)
Lynda Sue Welch Elsa Elsa See fewer	Iolanthe (1997)
Nina Tilander Bertha Bertha See fewer	The Grand Duke (1999)
Catherine Wilson Gretchen (as Catie Wilson) Gretchen (as Catie Wilson) See fewer	Iolanthe (1997)
Garret Brown Ludwig (Leading Comedian) Ludwig (Leading Comedian) See fewer	It's Fine for Ducks (2012)
Edie Hoppin Lisa (a Soubrette) Lisa (a Soubrette) See fewer	Iolanthe (1997)
William Darkow Dr. Tannhaüser (Notary) Dr. Tannhaüser (Notary) See fewer	Space Zombie Bingo!!! (1993)
Diane Driscoll Martha Martha See fewer	The Grand Duke (1999)
Jon Palmason Ernst Dummkopf Ernst Dummkopf See fewer	Iolanthe (1997)
Christine Peters Julia Jellicoe (Leading Lady) Julia Jellicoe (Leading Lady) See fewer	The Grand Duke (1999)
Dave Ross Grand Duke Rudolph Grand Duke Rudolph See fewer	Iolanthe (1997)
Sharon Lone-Browder Baroness van Krakenfeldt Baroness van Krakenfeldt See fewer	The Grand Duke (1999)
Nat Whitman Herald Herald See fewer	Iolanthe (1997)
Jeff Caldwell The Prince of Monte Carlo The Prince of Monte Carlo See fewer	Every Dog's Day (2005)
Jennifer Rae The Princess of Monte Carlo The Princess of Monte Carlo See fewer	The Grand Duke (1999)
Nathan Rodda Ben Hashbaz (Costumier) Ben Hashbaz (Costumier) See fewer	Iolanthe (1997)
William Hamer Viscount Mentone (a Rented Viscount Mentone (a Rented See fewer	The Fugitive (2000)
Wes Aman Chorus Chorus See fewer	Iolanthe (1997)
Mike Andrew Chorus Chorus See fewer	Iolanthe (1997)
Duncan Bayne Chorus Chorus See fewer	Iolanthe (1997)
Layne Benofsky Chorus Chorus See fewer	The Grand Duke (1999)
Lorna Chandler Chorus Chorus See fewer	Iolanthe (1997)
Linda Hendrix Chorus Chorus See fewer	Iolanthe (1997)
David Martins Chorus Chorus See fewer	Plus belle la vie (2004)
Robin Michaels Chorus Chorus See fewer	The Grand Duke (1999)
Glenn Nielsen Chorus Chorus See fewer	Wendy's: Soviet Fashion Show (1985)
Carol Lee Olsen Chorus Chorus See fewer	The Grand Duke (1999)
Ann Palmason Chorus Chorus See fewer	Iolanthe (1997)
Chris Peterson Chorus Chorus See fewer	The Grand Duke (1999)
Laura Posey Chorus Chorus See fewer	The Grand Duke (1999)
Gerald Webberley Chorus Chorus See fewer	Iolanthe (1997)
Jim Welch Chorus Chorus See fewer	Iolanthe (1997)
Robert West Chorus Chorus See fewer	The Grand Duke (1999)
Jennifer Whitman Chorus Chorus See fewer	I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant (2008)
Carie Wood Chorus Chorus See fewer	Stricken (2010)

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