WELCOME to The University of Michigan Gilbert & Sullivan Society, the oldest student operated G&S society in the nation. Founded in 1947, we bring to The University of Michigan and greater Ann Arbor area professional quality performances of what we consider to be the greatest musical collaborators in history. 

Gondoliers

Thursday, April 1, 8pm
Friday, April 2, 8pm
Saturday, April 3, 2pm and 8pm
Sunday, April 4, 3pm (NOTE later time)

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For Ticketing Help: NEW! Click here for Ticketing FAQs!

Tickets will be sold through www.brownpapertickets.com/event/95884

Or you may call the 24/7 ticket hotline 800-838-3006.

Public Sales begin Monday, March 1, 2010.

Tickets may be mailed directly to your home or held in Will Call. Please specify when ordering.
Tickets ordered beginning Wednesday, March 24 will be held in Will Call.
You may also purchase tickets at the Mendelssohn Box Office one hour before each performance.

Thanks to all of you for navigating our new ticketing system! There were a few rough patches that we hope to have fixed, but most of you gave us positive feedback.

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2nd Annual UMGASS Benefit Concert
Thanks to all of you who attended a wonderful evening of song and G&S antics! We appreciated your presence mmost of all and your contributions nearly as much!

If you were unable to attend but would still like to donate, please send checks made out to FUMGASS and mail to UMGASS, 911 N. University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. Call 734-647-8436 for further details.

FUMGASS, our 501(c)(3) friends organization, will mail a written acknowledgement to those that make a donation.

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INVITATION TO SPONSORSHIP

Until recent years, ticket sales have been sufficient to cover the cost of a quality orchestra, scores, theater and workshop/rehearsal space rental, costumes and associated expenses. Costs have increased, and the flourishing of theatrical arts in Ann Arbor has increased competition for ticket sales. The Society receives no funding or financial support from the University of Michigan. FUMGASS (our “Friends” organization) contributions provide working capital for productions, but cannot sustain the organization without assistance from other sources.

This year we face the possibility of having to use a much smaller orchestra. We believe that the full orchestral experience is integral to bringing you the highest quality production.

Please consider sponsoring our unique local tradition. Sponsors receive benefits such as complimentary tickets and acknowledgement in publicity materials for their tax-deductible contributions. Suggested gifts include:

Show Sponsor……….$10,000    Set Sponsor ……………..$800

Orchestra Sponsor……$5,000    Individual Orchestra

Program Sponsor……..$1,500        Member Sponsor…….$400  

Costumes Sponsor...…$1,000

FUMGASS, the Friends of the University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society, recognizes contributors of smaller amounts with a subscription to their quarterly newsletter and preferred ticketing dates.

Contributions can be directed to: FUMGASS, David Goldberg, 8461 Thurston Road, Pinckney, MI 48169.

FUMGASS is a 501 [c](3) organization and provides tax documentation annually.

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Gasbag issues are available online:  Full electronic text of most issues of Gasbag since 2002 is now available under the FUMGASS menu item along with information on how you can become a Friend of the University of Michigan Gilbert & Sullivan Society! Next Executive Board Meeting - TBD- All are welcome to attend. You may contact the Board at umgassexec@umich.edu.