Fri. June 28 at 7:30PM and Sat. June 29 at 2PM
The Pirates of Penzance in One Act and An Evening of Gilbert & Sullivan Favorites
by New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players
Appropriate for ages 7 and up
PAST EVENT
$70, $60, $50
Running Time: 2 hours and 5 minutes, including one 15 minute intermission

From New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players-

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE IN ONE ACT AND AN EVENING OF GILBERT AND SULLIVAN FAVORITES!

A sextet of stars of New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players and pianist perform The Pirates of Penzance in one act, with all of the famous numbers by all your favorite characters -dressed to the nines in piratical and Victorian splendor. Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history.

On the coast of Cornwall, a band of tenderhearted pirates celebrates the coming of age of Frederic, who was mistakenly apprenticed to the pirates until his 21st birthday. Now, Frederic has vowed to devote his life to the extermination of piracy – until a ludicrous leap year snag threatens to keep him apprenticed to the pirates for life! Throw in a brash Pirate King and the delightfully stuffy Major-General Stanley and you’ve got what The New York Times calls “AN ENDEARING PRODUCTION WITH HIGH MUSICAL STANDARDS AND SPIRITED PERFORMANCES.”

After intermission, the performers return in black tie and gowns to entertain the audience with many selections from the full repertoire of Gilbert & Sullivan’s comic operas– including our signature section- impromptu audience requests!

Unleash your inner pirate and set sail for a fun filled night of romance, comedy and adventure! This rollicking masterpiece of musical theatre is performed by the renowned New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players, delivering the famous music that has made this work so beloved, delivered with a modern sense of humor well suited to anyone experiencing the show for the first time."

Mark Shanahan
Artistic Director

MEET THE PERFORMERS

Soprano: Mabel
Contralto: Ruth
Tenor: Frederic
Comic Baritone: Major General Stanley
Bass-Baritone: Samuel and Sergeant of Police
Bass-Baritone: The Pirate King
Piano Accompanist

More about the event

About the Opera
Reacquaint yourself with the classic story of The Pirates of Penzance!
An Introduction
Read an introduction by New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Artistic Director Albert Bergeret on The Pirates of Penzance and it's history!

INTERVIEWS AND ARTICLES

5 Questions with... JAMES MILLS
WCP Exclusive!
Enjoy this exclusive interview between Westport Country Playhouse artistic director Mark Shanahan and James Mills, Associate Artistic Director of New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players
State of the Arts with Richard Pheneger & Peggy Nelson
WPKN
Interview with Albert Bergeret, Artistic Director/General Manager of New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players. Jump ahead to 42 mins in for Albert.

watch the trailer!

 

 

The Pirates of Penzance in One Act

   

ABOUT THE COMPANY

 

 

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

An endearing production with high musical standards and spirited performances."

The New York Times

THANK YOU

2024 Programming & Season Sponsorship is generously provided by Barbara Streicker.

Media Sponsorship for the 2024 season is generously provided by Moffly Media and  WSHU Public Radio.

Piano for this event is generously provided by Falcetti Pianos

Falcetti Pianos

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All titles, dates, and artists are subject to change.
Fri. June 28 at 7:30PM and Sat. June 29 at 2PM
The Pirates of Penzance in One Act and An Evening of Gilbert & Sullivan Favorites
by New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players
Appropriate for ages 7 and up
PAST EVENT
$70, $60, $50
Running Time: 2 hours and 5 minutes, including one 15 minute intermission
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