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.
Rollicking bands of pirates will be swashbuckling through Sleepy Hollow at Philipsburg Manor's brand-new July Fourth weekend festival, "Pirates of the Hudson: The Siege of Sleepy Hollow."
AARGH! It's the same old story you know so well--an evil queen, a poisoned apple, a beautiful princess--but with a few new twists: a mirrored magician, some mysterious mermaids, a zombie army, and seven eccentric ...pirates? Climb aboard for some swashbuckling fun in the summer sun -but mind the apples... AARGH!
OPERA COLUMBUS AND CAPA PRESENT THE NEW YORK GILBERT & SULLIVAN PLAYERS IN THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
The Pirates of Penzance are under sail and on their way to Freeport!
ABC Family has acquired the Walt Disney Pictures film 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides' from Disney-ABC Domestic Television, it was announced today by Tom Zappala, executive vice president, Program Acquisitions & Scheduling, ABC Cable Networks Group.
Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre is offering 'Pirates' pleasures galore, including set pieces, props and costumes from Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films' new epic adventure, 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,' in Disney Digital 3DTM and RealDTM 3D, during its special engagement from May 20th through June 22nd, it was announced today by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Disney
The story Pirates will hold their third annual AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL benefit on May 20 at Peter Norton Syphony Space. Set to make appearances are Ana Gasteyer, John Oliver, Kristen Schaal and Jon Stewart. In addition to the presentatio of a sketch comedy show, the event will also include a silent auction.
The Walt Disney Company is donating proceeds from the highly anticipated World Premiere of Walt Disney Pictures/Jerry Bruckheimer Films' "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, it was announced today by Rich Ross, Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios.
AARGH! It's the same old story you know so well--an evil queen, a poisoned apple, a beautiful princess--but with a few new twists: a mirrored magician, some mysterious mermaids, a zombie army, and seven eccentric ...pirates? Climb aboard for some swashbuckling fun in the summer sun -but mind the apples... AARGH!
OPERA COLUMBUS AND CAPA PRESENT THE NEW YORK GILBERT & SULLIVAN PLAYERS IN THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre is offering 'Pirates' pleasures galore, including set pieces, props and costumes from Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films' new epic adventure, 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,' in Disney Digital 3DTM and RealDTM 3D, during its special engagement from May 20th through June 22nd, it was announced today by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Disney
The story Pirates will hold their third annual AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL benefit on May 20 at Peter Norton Syphony Space. Set to make appearances are Ana Gasteyer, John Oliver, Kristen Schaal and Jon Stewart. In addition to the presentatio of a sketch comedy show, the event will also include a silent auction.
The Walt Disney Company is donating proceeds from the highly anticipated World Premiere of Walt Disney Pictures/Jerry Bruckheimer Films' "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, it was announced today by Rich Ross, Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios.
Disney Junior, a new multiplatform destination for kids age 2-7, one that reflects the emotional connection generations of consumers have to Disney storytelling and Disney characters, both classic and contemporary, will debut MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14 (8:30 a.m., ET/PT), anchored by the new animated series 'Jake and the Never Land Pirates.' Five other new series also join the Disney Junior schedule: the short form titles 'Mickey Mousekersize,' 'Special Agent Oso: Three Healthy Steps' (supporting Disney's Magic of Healthy Living initiative) and 'A Poem Is...' (narrated by Jennifer Garner and Katie Holmes, among other familiar voices), and full length series 'Babar and the Adventures of Badou' and 'Tinga Tinga Tales.' Viewers' current favorites, 'Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,' 'Handy Manny,' 'Special Agent Oso,' 'Jungle Junction' and 'Imagination Movers,' will also be seen on Disney Junior.
I've tweeted about them and I've sung their praises. Today, I dedicate my entire column to my favorite New York City theatre company! Believe it or not, it's not a Broadway- or an off-Broadway company. It's not even a group that uses the stage as their primary means of changing the world. No, this company uses the classroom - and the original ideas of kids - as the launching pad from which they dramatically affect lives. Ladies & Gentlemen... meet The Story Pirates!!
Disney Junior, a new multiplatform destination for kids age 2-7, one that reflects the emotional connection generations of consumers have to Disney storytelling and Disney characters, both classic and contemporary, will debut MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14 (8:30 a.m., ET/PT), anchored by the new animated series 'Jake and the Never Land Pirates.' Five other new series also join the Disney Junior schedule: the short form titles 'Mickey Mousekersize,' 'Special Agent Oso: Three Healthy Steps' (supporting Disney's Magic of Healthy Living initiative) and 'A Poem Is...' (narrated by Jennifer Garner and Katie Holmes, among other familiar voices), and full length series 'Babar and the Adventures of Badou' and 'Tinga Tinga Tales.' Viewers' current favorites, 'Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,' 'Handy Manny,' 'Special Agent Oso,' 'Jungle Junction' and 'Imagination Movers,' will also be seen on Disney Junior.
Jennifer Ellison and JONATHAN WILKES star in a brand new pantomime title for the 2010/2011 season, ROBINSON CRUSOE AND THE CARIBBEAN PIRATES at the Regent Theatre. Robinson Crusoe and the Caribbean Pirates closes The Regent Theatre 9 January 2011.
The Regent Theatre's pantomime, ROBINSON CRUSOE AND THE CARIBBEAN PIRATES starring JONATHAN WILKES and JENNIFER ELLISON, has finally set sail for the 2010/2011 pantomime season.
The Theater Company (TTC) is excited to present its first musical of our new season - THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE. This delightful, comic operetta, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert, is directed by veteran TTC director/adaptor/actor Clara Barton Green. Great for all ages, performances will be November 4-7, 11-14 & 18-21, 2010.
The Theater Company (TTC) is excited to present its first musical of our new season - THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE. This delightful, comic operetta, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert, is directed by veteran TTC director/adaptor/actor Clara Barton Green. Great for all ages, performances will be November 4-7, 11-14 & 18-21, 2010.
Baltimore theatergoers may be pardoned for not being familiar - yet - with the Atlas District in North East Washington, but this emerging arts-and-entertainment area, focused on about four blocks of H Street, is well worth getting to know. The core is the Atlas Performing Arts Center, an Art Deco movie house that was impeccably redeveloped in 2006 after 30 years as a derelict. And surely there could hardly be a better way of making the Atlas' acquaintance than seeing the Washington Savoyards' revival of the 1879 Gilbert and Sullivan hit, The Pirates of Penzance playing there now.
The Theater Company (TTC) is excited to present its first musical of our new season - THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE. This delightful, comic operetta, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert, is directed by veteran TTC director/adaptor/actor Clara Barton Green. Great for all ages, performances will be November 4-7, 11-14 & 18-21, 2010.
Manhattan Youth is proud to present Story Pirates (Lee Overtree, Artistic Director, Benjamin Salka, CEO) and its latest creation: HalloWHOA!, a new genre-busting, kid-friendly, mind-blowing Halloween haunted house that will keep you guessing - and laughing - harder than you thought possible.
The Hale Centre Theatre is currently in the middle of its run of Gilbert and Sullivan's Tony Award winning musical comedy, The Pirates of Penzance. The show, which presents a group of pirates gleefully infiltrating a small village brings the audience into a world filled with colorful costumes, clever music, mayhem and plenty of tom-foolery.
The Theater Company (TTC) will hold open call auditions for their Fall production of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE on September 21 & 22, 2010 from 6-9pm at TTC's Studio - C143 at Monroe Center for the Arts, 720 Monroe St., Hoboken, NJ.
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