Opera a la Carte is a Los Angeles-based Gilbert and Sullivan professional touring repertory company. It was founded in 1970 by British Gilbert and Sullivan artist Richard Sheldon (1935–2016), who directed its productions as closely as possible to the style and practice of the original productions of the Savoy operas by the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company."Obituaries: Richard Sheldon", Los Angeles Times, January 14, 2016 Sheldon retired from Opera a la Carte in 2014."Richard Sheldon", Opera a la Carte, accessed January 14, 2016 The company often presents H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance and The Mikado."Recent Performances", Opera a la Carte, accessed August 29, 2016
As of 2016, Opera a la Carte continues to tour in the United States presenting its "traditional" style Gilbert and Sullivan productions."Opera a la Carte Brings Best of Gilbert and Sullivan Back to Lied Center" , University of Nebraska–Lincoln, February 8, 2008; and Listing for the company's Mikado in New York City in April 2009, at Queensborough Performing Arts Center
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External links The company's official website