Skylight Opera Theatre presents Gilbert & Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore

The Skylight Opera Theatre of Milwaukee, Wisconsin will open Gilbert & Sullivan's classic operetta H.M.S. Pinafore on November 19, 2010. Performances will run through December 19, 2010 and will be held on the Cabot Theatre stage, inside the Broadway Theatre Center located at 158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

H.M.S. Pinafore is a hilarious operetta from that famous team of Skylight favorites, Gilbert and Sullivan. The story takes place aboard the British ship H. M. S. Pinafore where a navy captain's daughter, Josephine, falls in love with a lower-class sailor instead of her father's choice, the First Lord of the Admiralty, Sir Joseph Porter. This charming story pokes fun at the Royal Navy, parliamentary politics and the rise of unqualified people to positions of authority. H.M.S. Pinafore is filled with memorable music and a surprise twist. Skylight performs H.M.S. Pinafore as a nod to the old Skylight where the tradition every holiday season was to perform a G&S operetta.

"What better way to welcome the holidays than with one of Gilbert and Sullivan's biggest hits, H.M.S. Pinafore! In the past the Skylight was known for G&S during the holiday season and we decided that it was high time to bring back that magic. As inventive, hilarious and tuneful as ever, H.M.S. Pinafore is the perfect holiday treat for young and old alike. The Skylight Opera Theatre is known throughout the country for its top caliber productions of G&S operettas so bring the entire family to share in this holiday extravaganza!" - Bill Theisen, Artistic Director

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
WHAT: H.M.S. Pinafore, Music by Arthur Sullivan, Libretto by W.S. Gilbert
WHEN: November 19 - December 19, 2010 (26 performances)
WHERE: Cabot Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center
158 N. Broadway
Milwaukee, WI
TICKETS: $22.50 - $65.00
Broadway Theatre Center Box Office
158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI
(414) 291-7800
www.skylightopera.com