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Franklin Light Opera presents Gilbert & Sullivan's Iolanthe

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Magic crashes the political elite in a hilarious, modern musical comedy!
Franklin Light Opera is thrilled to present a high-energy, modern reimagining of Gilbert & Sullivan’s brilliant satire, Iolanthe March 20-22 at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center.
This production sets the classic operetta across a single day in a contemporary city park, trading Victorian elegance for a world where modern charm and self-aware whimsy clash with political ego. The Fairies inhabit a magical, hand-crafted corner of the park, while the Peers carry the unshakable confidence of the powerful.
At its heart, Iolanthe satirizes people who take themselves a bit too seriously. The plot follows a half-mortal shepherd whose impossible love exposes a long-kept secret, forcing the Queen of the Fairies to intervene directly in British Parliament. Sullivan’s iconic melodies are retained but feature a vibrant, 21st-century orchestration.
Gilbert & Sullivan’s biting and comedic satire of status and self-importance has never felt more relevant. Don't miss this witty, dazzling, and deeply human look at privilege, love, and the joy of taking ourselves a little too seriously. It is truly a production that will please the whole family!

 

This is a rental event presented by an independent business or organization that is not affiliated with the Williamson County Performing Arts Center or Williamson County Parks and Recreation.

Williamson County Performing Arts Center - Franklin, TN 112 Everbright Ave, Franklin, TN 37064
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4.3 / 5.0 based on 12 reviews

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 Loved it. Great experience over aG&S opera I never experienced

Mar 23, 2026
by:Craig Becker

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 Fine singing and acting! I enjoyed this updated version very much, except for one thing. While I accept alternative lifestyles to traditional heterosexual relationships as part of modern society, I am not in favor of them being given prominence. This version did so with Phyllis having difficulty choosing between a male suitor or female. I can accept alternative lifestyle being given a part in theater, so long as it is very slight and restrained—as it was in the chorus.

Mar 23, 2026
by:William Taber Jr

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 fanciful storyline, high quality voices,I was not familar with this G and S show, energic kooky surprise

Mar 23, 2026
by:Pam Lewis

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 I feel that this kind of theme should be advertised when tickets go on sale. It after the fact. Then take peoples money under false pretenses. I feel I have no other option now but to express my disappointment through local newspapers to let others know how this went down.

Mar 23, 2026
by:Daniel McNeal

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 It was delightful!

Mar 22, 2026
by:Margaret Brown

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 We love the Franklin Light Opera. Incredible performance. Vocal performances were beautiful.

Mar 22, 2026
by:Pamela Gibson

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 It was fabulous!! The musicians were also great.

Mar 22, 2026
by:Robin Hensley

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Mar 24, 2026
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Mar 23, 2026
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Mar 23, 2026
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Mar 22, 2026
by:Vivian Miller

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Mar 22, 2026
by:Shelley Stice
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