The Pirates of Penzance Revival Tour 1981 - Articles Page 10

Ages: 8+
Opened: June 3, 1981
Closing: unknown

The Pirates of Penzance - 1981 - US Tour History , Info & More

No Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera boasts as many walk-away tunes as The Pirates of Penzance, the only collaboration of the pair to premiere on Broadway, and not in England. Building on the success of the previous year’s H.M.S. Pinafore, but trading—as their principal “serious” focus—the rigors of naval discipline for the obligations of duty, G&S manage to burlesque their normal share of popular institutions, including the army, the police, and operatic sopranos. Pirate apprentice Frederic, at age 21, has faithfully served out his indentures and, replete with a sense of duty, joins the police force, determined to exterminate his old mates. He falls in love with Mabel, the first girl he sees, but the daughter of Major-General Stanley, who himself is the target of a pirate revenge plot. Plans go awry when it is revealed that, thanks to a leap-day birth, Frederic is really only five and one-quarter years old. The engaging musical score includes some of the catchiest music in the G&S canon: Mabel’s pyrotechnic “Poor, wandering one;” the tongue-twisting patter song “I am the very model of a modern major-general;” “A policeman’s lot;” “Climbing over rocky mountain”—a survivor from Thespis, G&S’s lost first stage work; and “With catlike tread,” which, more than a quarter-century later, was given new words as “Hail, hail, the gang’s all here.” At The Egyptian Theatre.

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Kevin Kline Set to Star in Upcoming HBO Project
by Samantha Jacobsen - Mar 24, 2010


According to The Hollywood Reporter, Oscar-winner and Broadway vet Kevin Kline will be making his television series debut in an upcoming hourlong HBO series written by Proof writer David Alburn.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Announces its 2010 Season
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2010


The Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival will celebrate its 75th anniversary this season, and while patrons will notice celebratory signs and banners as well as opportunities to sit in on historical lectures and talks throughout the season, the primary celebration is onstage. OSF has promised its audiences, to whom it has dedicated this milestone season that it will continue to focus energies on producing great plays this year.

Skylight Opera Theatre Presents THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
by BWW News Desk - Jan 29, 2010


When Skylight audiences last saw Figaro in The Barber of Seville, he was triumphant after engineering a romantic coup.

Skylight Opera Theatre Presents THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 8, 2010


When Skylight audiences last saw Figaro in The Barber of Seville, he was triumphant after engineering a romantic coup.

PLAID TIDINGS Ends Run at Skylight Opera Theatre 1/3/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2010


Plaid Tidings will open at the Skylight Opera Theatre November 27 and run through January 3, 2010. A holiday treat for the entire family, it offers the best of Forever Plaid and more, tied up in a nifty package with a big plaid bow on top.

The Public Theater Extends Richard Foreman's IDIOT SAVANT Through 12/20
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2009


Following enthusiastic reviews, The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will extend the world premiere of IDIOT SAVANT, written and directed by Richard Foreman, through Sunday, December 20. Presented in association with Ontological-Hysteric Theater, IDIOT SAVANT began previews October 27 and was originally scheduled to close on Sunday, December 13.

PLAID TIDINGS Comes To Skylight Opera Theatre 11/27-1/3/2010
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2009


Plaid Tidings will open at the Skylight Opera Theatre November 27 and run through January 3, 2010. A holiday treat for the entire family, it offers the best of Forever Plaid and more, tied up in a nifty package with a big plaid bow on top.

Maureen McGovern Speaks...About Telling Her Story in Song
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2009


Maureen McGovern in World Premiere of 'A Long and Winding Road' thru November 15, 2009 at Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts, presented by the Huntington Theatre Company

The Public Theater Extends Richard Foreman's IDIOT SAVANT Through 12/20
by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 9, 2009


Following enthusiastic reviews, The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will extend the world premiere of IDIOT SAVANT, written and directed by Richard Foreman, through Sunday, December 20. Presented in association with Ontological-Hysteric Theater, IDIOT SAVANT began previews October 27 and was originally scheduled to close on Sunday, December 13.

Maureen McGovern Speaks...About Telling Her Story in Song
by Nancy Grossman - Nov 6, 2009


Maureen McGovern in World Premiere of 'A Long and Winding Road' thru November 15, 2009 at Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts, presented by the Huntington Theatre Company

Photo Coverage: IDIOT SAVANT Celebrates Opening Night
by Peter James Zielinski - Nov 5, 2009


Presented in association with Ontological-Hysteric Theater, previews for IDIOT SAVANT ran through November 3. The show opened officially last night, Wednesday, November 4 and runs through Sunday, December 13.

IDIOT SAVANT Opens at the Public 11/4
by Eddie Varley - Nov 4, 2009


Presented in association with Ontological-Hysteric Theater, previews for IDIOT SAVANT continue through November 3. The show opens officially tonight, Wednesday, November 4 and runs through Sunday, December 13.

Photo Flash: The Public Theater Presents IDIOT SAVANT
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 2, 2009


Presented in association with Ontological-Hysteric Theater, previews for IDIOT SAVANT continue through November 3. The show opens officially on Wednesday, November 4 and runs through Sunday, December 13.

Finian's Rainbow Opens Oct. 29 at St. James Theatre; Norton, Baldwin, Cooper and Fitzgerald Star
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2009


Producers David Richenthal and Jack Viertel have announced that the critically-acclaimed New York City Center Encores! production of Finian?s Rainbow, will transfer to Broadway's St. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street, beginning Thursday, October 8 at 8pm, with an opening set for Thursday, October 29 at 6:45pm.

The Public Theater's Dafoe Led IDIOT SAVANT Kicks Off Tonight, 10/27
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 27, 2009


The Public Theater's highly anticipated world premiere of IDIOT SAVANT, written and directed by Richard Foreman, kicks off tonight with the first preview. Presented in association with Ontological-Hysteric Theater, previews for IDIOT SAVANT continue through November 3. The show opens officially on Wednesday, November 4 and runs through Sunday, December 13.

Hosseini's THE KITE RUNNER, Adapted By Spangler, Plays Tucson 9/10-10/3, Phoenix 10/8/-10-25
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2009


The Kite Runner, directed by David Ira Goldstein, plays in Tucson at the Temple of Music and Art from September 10 through October 3. It continues its run in Phoenix at the Herberger Theater Center from October 8 through October 25.

PLAID TIDINGS Comes To Skylight Opera Theatre 11/27-1/3/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 21, 2009


Plaid Tidings will open at the Skylight Opera Theatre November 27 and run through January 3, 2010. A holiday treat for the entire family, it offers the best of Forever Plaid and more, tied up in a nifty package with a big plaid bow on top.

Photo Preview: The Public Theater's IDIOT SAVANT
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 20, 2009


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will begin previews Tuesday, October 27 for the world premiere of IDIOT SAVANT, written, directed and designed by Richard Foreman.

Groener, McGrath, Scalera & More Star In Sondheim's PUTTING IT TOGETHER At SCR 9/11-10/11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2009


South Coast Repertory kicks off the 2009-10 Season with Putting It Together, a compilation of Stephen Sondheim songs, that the composer put together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, creating a narrative set at a cocktail party in an elegant Manhattan condo. The non-traditional musical, led by Broadway and television star Harry Groener, has a cast of five (a glamorous but slightly jaded couple, a starry-eyed younger couple and a savvy observer) who sing more than 30 songs that reflect their lives, lifestyles and moods of the moment. Some of the songs will be familiar, some less so, a few were even cut from their original musical scores, but they are all sophisticated, smart and drop-dead droll. All, in other words, Sondheim.

Hosseini's THE KITE RUNNER, Adapted By Spangler, Plays Tucson 9/10-10/3, Phoenix 10/8/-10-25
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2009


The Kite Runner, directed by David Ira Goldstein, plays in Tucson at the Temple of Music and Art from September 10 through October 3. It continues its run in Phoenix at the Herberger Theater Center from October 8 through October 25.

Hosseini's THE KITE RUNNER, Adapted By Spangler, Plays Tucson 9/10-10/3, Phoenix 10/8/-10-25
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2009


The Kite Runner, directed by David Ira Goldstein, plays in Tucson at the Temple of Music and Art from September 10 through October 3. It continues its run in Phoenix at the Herberger Theater Center from October 8 through October 25.

Montel Williams, Michael Riedel, Kathryn Erbe & More Announced For OLEANNA Talk Back Series 'Take A Side'
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2009


Producer Jeffrey Finn announced today additional panelists for the TAKE A SIDE: THE OLEANNA TALK-BACK SERIES, the special post-show series for audiences during previews of the first-ever Broadway production of OLEANNA, the provocative drama by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet starring Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles.

Groener, McGrath, Scalera & More Star In Sondheim's PUTTING IT TOGETHER At SCR 9/11-10/11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2009


South Coast Repertory kicks off the 2009-10 Season with Putting It Together, a compilation of Stephen Sondheim songs, that the composer put together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, creating a narrative set at a cocktail party in an elegant Manhattan condo. The non-traditional musical, led by Broadway and television star Harry Groener, has a cast of five (a glamorous but slightly jaded couple, a starry-eyed younger couple and a savvy observer) who sing more than 30 songs that reflect their lives, lifestyles and moods of the moment. Some of the songs will be familiar, some less so, a few were even cut from their original musical scores, but they are all sophisticated, smart and drop-dead droll. All, in other words, Sondheim.

The Public Theater's Dafoe Led IDIOT SAVANT Completes Casting
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 14, 2009


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced complete casting today for the world premiere of IDIOT SAVANT, written and directed by Richard Foreman. Presented in association with Ontological-Hysteric Theater, IDIOT SAVANT will begin previews Tuesday, October 27 and continue through Sunday, December 13 with an official press opening on Wednesday, November 4 at 8 p.m. Single tickets go on sale on Tuesday, September 15.

Groener, McGrath, Scalera & More Star In Sondheim's PUTTING IT TOGETHER At SCR 9/11-10/11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2009


South Coast Repertory kicks off the 2009-10 Season with Putting It Together, a compilation of Stephen Sondheim songs, that the composer put together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, creating a narrative set at a cocktail party in an elegant Manhattan condo. The non-traditional musical, led by Broadway and television star Harry Groener, has a cast of five (a glamorous but slightly jaded couple, a starry-eyed younger couple and a savvy observer) who sing more than 30 songs that reflect their lives, lifestyles and moods of the moment. Some of the songs will be familiar, some less so, a few were even cut from their original musical scores, but they are all sophisticated, smart and drop-dead droll. All, in other words, Sondheim.

Other Productions of The Pirates of Penzance

1879   Regional (UK) World Premiere
Regional (UK)
1879   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1880   New York Unknown
New York
1880   West End London Production
West End
1884   West End London Revival
West End
1900   Broadway Unknown
Broadway
1912   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1918   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1926   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1927   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1931   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1933   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1934   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1934   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1935   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1936   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1936   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1939   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1940   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1942   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1944   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1946   Broadway Unknown
Broadway
1948   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1949   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1951   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1952   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1955   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1961   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1976   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1977   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1979   Off-Broadway LOOM Revival
Off-Broadway
1981   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
1981   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1982   West End London Production
West End
1985   Off-Off-Broadway Off-Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Off-Broadway
2006   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
2006   East Haddam, CT (Regional) Goodspeed Production
East Haddam, CT (Regional)
2007   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2017   West End English National Opera Revival
West End
2025   Broadway Roundabout Theatre Company Broadway Revival Production
Broadway

The Pirates of Penzance - 1981 US Tour Awards and Nominations

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1981 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Kevin Kline

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