This classic take on a 'play within a play' has hilarious turns & twists. It is a spirited tale of love, politics, & mistaken identity, sprinkled with Gilbert's razor-sharp wit & Sullivan's enchanting melodies.

Without a shot being fired, confusion & hilarity reign as a troupe of actors takes political power overthrowing the government of the mean & miserly Grand Duke. Duels with weapons have been outlawed. A statutory duel has been instituted: the two disputants draw cards from a deck. The person with the higher card wins. The person with the lower card becomes a legal ghost & all his relations (including fiancées), debts, bets, & obligations pass on to the winner. After 24 hours, the "dead" man returns to life, & all will be well again, or will it?

Fully staged with professional orchestra, The Grand Duke will delight everyone under the stars on the stage of the Open Air Theatre amid the tranquil beauty of Longwood Gardens. Ticket includes FREE All-Day admission to the Gardens!