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Opened: October 7, 1940

The Pirates of Penzance - 1940 - Broadway History , Info & More

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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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FEBRUARY HOUSE's Gabriel Kahane Kacie Sheik & Julian Fleisher to Perform Joe's Pub Solo Shows, 6/4 & 6/11
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2012


The Public Theater is presenting the world premiere of February House, with music and lyrics by Gabriel Kahane and book by Seth Bockley, beginning today, May 8th in The Public's Martinson Theater, and running through June 10th. Three stars of the show - composer and lyricist Gabriel Kahane, actress Kacie Sheik, and actor Julian Fleisher have all been tapped by Joe's Pub at The Public Theater for solo performances this June.

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Present The Pirates of Penzance
by BWW News Desk - Dec 28, 2011


The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP), continues its winter season on Wednesday, December 28th (3PM) with a special week-long engagement of The Pirates of Penzance at Peter Norton Symphony Space (2535 Broadway at 95th Street)

NYGASP Presents THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Peter Norton Symphony Space, 12/28-1/1
by BWW News Desk - Dec 28, 2011


The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP), continues its winter season on Wednesday, December 28th (3PM) with a special week-long engagement of The Pirates of Penzance at Peter Norton Symphony Space (2535 Broadway at 95th Street).

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Present The Pirates of Penzance
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 9, 2011


The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP), continues its winter season on Wednesday, December 28th (3PM) with a special week-long engagement of The Pirates of Penzance at Peter Norton Symphony Space (2535 Broadway at 95th Street)

NYGASP Presents THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Peter Norton Symphony Space, 12/28-1/1
by Jennie Mamary - Nov 30, 2011


The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP), continues its winter season on Wednesday, December 28th (3PM) with a special week-long engagement of The Pirates of Penzance at Peter Norton Symphony Space (2535 Broadway at 95th Street).

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Present GALA Opening Concert 10/16
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2011


America's foremost Gilbert & Sullivan repertory ensemble, the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP), is happy to announce that its new fall, winter and spring season will kick off with a Season Gala Opening Concert on Sunday, October 16th (5PM) at Peter Norton Symphony Space (2535 Broadway at 95th Street).

Sally Struthers to Star in Cabrillo Music Theatre's ANNIE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2011


The sun will come out in Thousand Oaks as Cabrillo Music Theatre proudly announces its brand-new production of the hit musical, ANNIE.

Sally Struthers to Star in Cabrillo Music Theatre's ANNIE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 10, 2011


The sun will come out in Thousand Oaks as Cabrillo Music Theatre proudly announces its brand-new production of the hit musical, ANNIE.

Sally Struthers to Star in Cabrillo Music Theatre's ANNIE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 25, 2011


The sun will come out in Thousand Oaks as Cabrillo Music Theatre proudly announces its brand-new production of the hit musical, ANNIE.

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Present GALA Opening Concert 10/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 18, 2011


America's foremost Gilbert & Sullivan repertory ensemble, the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP), is happy to announce that its new fall, winter and spring season will kick off with a Season Gala Opening Concert on Sunday, October 16th (5PM) at Peter Norton Symphony Space (2535 Broadway at 95th Street).

Cabrillo Presents THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Closes 7/31
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2011


The hills will be alive in Thousand Oaks as Cabrillo Music Theatre proudly announces its brand-new production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC. THE SOUND OF MUSIC clsoes Sunday, July 31st, at the 1,800-seat Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.

Cabrillo Presents THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2011


The hills will be alive in Thousand Oaks as Cabrillo Music Theatre proudly announces its brand-new production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC.

Opera Columbus Presents THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, 6/ 10 - 12
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2011


OPERA COLUMBUS AND CAPA PRESENT THE NEW YORK GILBERT & SULLIVAN PLAYERS IN THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

Cabrillo Presents THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Opens July 22
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 19, 2011


The hills will be alive in Thousand Oaks as Cabrillo Music Theatre proudly announces its brand-new production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC.

Opera Columbus Presents THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, 6/ 10 - 12
by Caryn Robbins - May 10, 2011


OPERA COLUMBUS AND CAPA PRESENT THE NEW YORK GILBERT & SULLIVAN PLAYERS IN THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

FUDGE Theatre Company Presents BAREFOOT IN THE PARK 1/28-2/5
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2011


Joe DeMita, Founder, President and Artistic Director of the Friends United Developing Genuine Entertainment or F.U.D.G.E. Theatre Company, has indeed found the most beautiful and absolutely funniest actors in Boston. And not a minute too soon. His no-holds-barred version of BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, Neil Simon's longest-running, award-winning Broadway smash hit about a marriage between a stunning, vibrant twenty-four year old New York woman with an unquenchable lust for life and a drop-dead handsome, Harvard-educated lawyer with a very sensible approach to everything on earth, opens at The Arsenal Center For the Arts (321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA.) on Friday, January 28 and continue to delight audiences through Saturday, February 5.

Michael Presser to Guest Narrate Phil. Concert Operetta Theater's Opener, 1/30
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2011


The Concert Operetta Theater will open its 9th season with a concert, Remembering Romberg! honoring the great American composer. Philadelphian Michael Presser, founder of New York City's leading Broadway non-profit organization Inside Broadway will be the guest narrator.

FUDGE Theatre Company Presents BAREFOOT IN THE PARK 1/28-2/5
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2011


Joe DeMita, Founder, President and Artistic Director of the Friends United Developing Genuine Entertainment or F.U.D.G.E. Theatre Company, has indeed found the most beautiful and absolutely funniest actors in Boston. And not a minute too soon. His no-holds-barred version of BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, Neil Simon's longest-running, award-winning Broadway smash hit about a marriage between a stunning, vibrant twenty-four year old New York woman with an unquenchable lust for life and a drop-dead handsome, Harvard-educated lawyer with a very sensible approach to everything on earth, opens at The Arsenal Center For the Arts (321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA.) on Friday, January 28 and continue to delight audiences through Saturday, February 5.

FUDGE Theatre Company Presents BAREFOOT IN THE PARK 1/28-2/5
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2011


Joe DeMita, Founder, President and Artistic Director of the Friends United Developing Genuine Entertainment or F.U.D.G.E. Theatre Company, has indeed found the most beautiful and absolutely funniest actors in Boston. And not a minute too soon. His no-holds-barred version of BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, Neil Simon's longest-running, award-winning Broadway smash hit about a marriage between a stunning, vibrant twenty-four year old New York woman with an unquenchable lust for life and a drop-dead handsome, Harvard-educated lawyer with a very sensible approach to everything on earth, opens at The Arsenal Center For the Arts (321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA.) on Friday, January 28 and continue to delight audiences through Saturday, February 5.

Michael Presser to Guest Narrate Phil. Concert Operetta Theater's Opener
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 20, 2011


The Concert Operetta Theater will open its 9th season with a concert, Remembering Romberg! honoring the great American composer. Philadelphian Michael Presser, founder of New York City's leading Broadway non-profit organization Inside Broadway will be the guest narrator.

FUDGE Theatre Company Presents BAREFOOT IN THE PARK 1/28-2/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 10, 2011


Joe DeMita, Founder, President and Artistic Director of the Friends United Developing Genuine Entertainment or F.U.D.G.E. Theatre Company, has indeed found the most beautiful and absolutely funniest actors in Boston. And not a minute too soon. His no-holds-barred version of BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, Neil Simon's longest-running, award-winning Broadway smash hit about a marriage between a stunning, vibrant twenty-four year old New York woman with an unquenchable lust for life and a drop-dead handsome, Harvard-educated lawyer with a very sensible approach to everything on earth, opens at The Arsenal Center For the Arts (321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA.) on Friday, January 28 and continue to delight audiences through Saturday, February 5.

FUDGE Theatre Company Presents BAREFOOT IN THE PARK 1/28-2/5
by Sophie Schulman - Jan 5, 2011


Joe DeMita, Founder, President and Artistic Director of the Friends United Developing Genuine Entertainment or F.U.D.G.E. Theatre Company, has indeed found the most beautiful and absolutely funniest actors in Boston. And not a minute too soon. His no-holds-barred version of BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, Neil Simon's longest-running, award-winning Broadway smash hit about a marriage between a stunning, vibrant twenty-four year old New York woman with an unquenchable lust for life and a drop-dead handsome, Harvard-educated lawyer with a very sensible approach to everything on earth, opens at The Arsenal Center For the Arts (321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA.) on Friday, January 28 and continue to delight audiences through Saturday, February 5.

Connecticut Repertory Theatre Presents SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE 6/24-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2010


Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, continues its Nutmeg Summer Series with the Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller musical revue, Smokey Joe's Café, playing June 24 through July 4, 2010 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre.

Connecticut Repertory Theatre Presents SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE 6/24-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2010


Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, continues its Nutmeg Summer Series with the Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller musical revue, Smokey Joe's Café, playing June 24 through July 4, 2010 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre.

Connecticut Repertory Theatre Presents SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE 6/24-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2010


Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, continues its Nutmeg Summer Series with the Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller musical revue, Smokey Joe's Café, playing June 24 through July 4, 2010 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre.

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