W. S. Gilbert
Birth Place: London, ENGLAND
Latest News on W. S. Gilbert:
Young Victorian Theatre Company Will Present Gilbert & Sullivan's IOLANTHE This Summer (Apr 14, 2026)
Lyric Opera of Kansas City Reveals 2026–2027 Season - LA BOHEME, AIDA and More (Mar 2, 2026)
David Malinsky to Make Solo Cabaret Debut With I WANT THE WORLD at Don’t Tell Mama (Feb 12, 2026)
Young Victorian Theatre Company Will Present Gilbert & Sullivan's IOLANTHE This Summer (Apr 14, 2026)
Lyric Opera of Kansas City Reveals 2026–2027 Season - LA BOHEME, AIDA and More (Mar 2, 2026)
David Malinsky to Make Solo Cabaret Debut With I WANT THE WORLD at Don’t Tell Mama (Feb 12, 2026)
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Young Victorian Theatre Company Will Present Gilbert & Sullivan's IOLANTHE This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026
Young Victorian Theatre Company will present IOLANTHE in Baltimore this summer. The production will feature music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W.S. Gilbert. Performances will take place at The Gilman School.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026
Young Victorian Theatre Company will present IOLANTHE in Baltimore this summer. The production will feature music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W.S. Gilbert. Performances will take place at The Gilman School.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City Reveals 2026"2027 Season - LA BOHEME, AIDA and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026
The new season, the 70th in Lyric Opera’s history, will include four mainstage productions at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, including La bohème and Aida.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026
The new season, the 70th in Lyric Opera’s history, will include four mainstage productions at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, including La bohème and Aida.
David Malinsky to Make Solo Cabaret Debut With I WANT THE WORLD at Don’t Tell Mama
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026
David Malinsky will make his solo cabaret debut with I WANT THE WORLD at Don’t Tell Mama in New York City. The one-night performance features songs by Stephen Sondheim and other composers. Musical direction is by Yasuhiko Fukuoka.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026
David Malinsky will make his solo cabaret debut with I WANT THE WORLD at Don’t Tell Mama in New York City. The one-night performance features songs by Stephen Sondheim and other composers. Musical direction is by Yasuhiko Fukuoka.
Gilbert & Sullivan Society Houston Brings THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE to River Oaks Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2025
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston will present the 1983 movie musical, “The Pirates of Penzance” at the historic River Oaks Theatre, with $5 of every ticket sold benefiting the Society.
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2025
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston will present the 1983 movie musical, “The Pirates of Penzance” at the historic River Oaks Theatre, with $5 of every ticket sold benefiting the Society.
2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025
The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025
The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!
Review: H.M.S. PINAFORE at Winter Opera
by Steve Callahan - Nov 8, 2024
It's a splendid production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s 'H.M.S. Pinafore', and it brims with glorious music, wonderful voices, and bright, delightful, timeless comedy.
by Steve Callahan - Nov 8, 2024
It's a splendid production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s 'H.M.S. Pinafore', and it brims with glorious music, wonderful voices, and bright, delightful, timeless comedy.
Review: THE EXPLORERS CLUB at Stirling Community Theatre
by Barry Lenny - Mar 28, 2024
A gloriously silly show that will tickle your funny bone.
by Barry Lenny - Mar 28, 2024
A gloriously silly show that will tickle your funny bone.
Photos: First Look at THE MIKADO at London's Wilton's Music Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2023
Following her critically acclaimed highly successful all-male productions of ‘H.M.S. Pinafore’ and ‘The Pirates of Penzance’, Sasha Regan returns to London’s Wilton’s Music Hall - the only surviving Grand Music Hall in the world - with Gilbert and Sullivan’s irresistible ‘The Mikado’.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2023
Following her critically acclaimed highly successful all-male productions of ‘H.M.S. Pinafore’ and ‘The Pirates of Penzance’, Sasha Regan returns to London’s Wilton’s Music Hall - the only surviving Grand Music Hall in the world - with Gilbert and Sullivan’s irresistible ‘The Mikado’.
Gilbert & Sullivan Society Of Houston Presents THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE At Hobby Center For The Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2023
The pirates come ashore in July as Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston, the longest-running opera company in Houston, presents the popular The Pirates of Penzance at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts' Zilkha Hall.
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2023
The pirates come ashore in July as Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston, the longest-running opera company in Houston, presents the popular The Pirates of Penzance at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts' Zilkha Hall.
Cast Set for Sasha Regan's All-Male THE MIKADO at Wilton's Music Hall and on Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2023
Following her critically acclaimed all-male productions of ‘H.M.S. Pinafore’ and ‘The Pirates of Penzance’, Sasha Regan is returning to Wilton’s Music Hall with Gilbert and Sullivan’s irresistible ‘The Mikado’.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2023
Following her critically acclaimed all-male productions of ‘H.M.S. Pinafore’ and ‘The Pirates of Penzance’, Sasha Regan is returning to Wilton’s Music Hall with Gilbert and Sullivan’s irresistible ‘The Mikado’.
LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL, GOD OF CARNAGE & More Set for Theatre Three 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2023
Choose your weapon! Theatre Three’s passionate and bloody 2023/2024 Season will feature three musicals, three classic and award-winning plays, one hilarious play with music, and the world premiere of an adaption by a local playwright.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2023
Choose your weapon! Theatre Three’s passionate and bloody 2023/2024 Season will feature three musicals, three classic and award-winning plays, one hilarious play with music, and the world premiere of an adaption by a local playwright.
Sasha Regan's All-Male THE MIKADO to Tour the UK This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2023
Following her critically acclaimed highly successful all-male productions of ‘H.M.S. Pinafore’ and ‘The Pirates of Penzance’, Sasha Regan returns to London’s Wilton’s Music Hall - the only surviving Grand Music Hall in the world - with Gilbert and Sullivan’s irresistible ‘The Mikado’.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2023
Following her critically acclaimed highly successful all-male productions of ‘H.M.S. Pinafore’ and ‘The Pirates of Penzance’, Sasha Regan returns to London’s Wilton’s Music Hall - the only surviving Grand Music Hall in the world - with Gilbert and Sullivan’s irresistible ‘The Mikado’.
Opera Unlimited Announces 2022 Summer Camp Staged Production TRIAL BY JURY
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2022
The students of the 2022 Opera Unlimited Summer Opera Camp will present full-staged and costumed productions of two operettas, Hans Kràsa's Brundibár, and Gilbert & Sullivan's Trial by Jury, on July 8 and 9, 2022, 7:00pm, at the Sandia Presbyterian Church on Paseo del Norte in Albuquerque.
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2022
The students of the 2022 Opera Unlimited Summer Opera Camp will present full-staged and costumed productions of two operettas, Hans Kràsa's Brundibár, and Gilbert & Sullivan's Trial by Jury, on July 8 and 9, 2022, 7:00pm, at the Sandia Presbyterian Church on Paseo del Norte in Albuquerque.
Last Chance To Jump On Board Sasha Regan's All-Male H.M.S. PINAFORE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2022
Don't miss all the joyous comedy, singing and dancing from Sasha Regan's award-nominated crew on board the All-Male H.M.S. Pinafore at the Theatre Royal Winchester, but you will need to hurry...must end this Wednesday 27th April.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2022
Don't miss all the joyous comedy, singing and dancing from Sasha Regan's award-nominated crew on board the All-Male H.M.S. Pinafore at the Theatre Royal Winchester, but you will need to hurry...must end this Wednesday 27th April.
Sasha Regan's All-Male H.M.S. PINAFORE is Coming to Theatre Royal Winchester
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2022
Following their run in London, Sasha Regan's award-nominated All-Male H.M.S. Pinafore crew dock at the Theatre Royal Winchester from Thursday 21st - Wednesday 27th April.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2022
Following their run in London, Sasha Regan's award-nominated All-Male H.M.S. Pinafore crew dock at the Theatre Royal Winchester from Thursday 21st - Wednesday 27th April.
Ziegfeld Theater Presents THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2022
The Ziegfeld Theater will present The Pirates of Penzance. This production is presented with amazing aerial elements and is flipped upside down by gender swapping every role.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2022
The Ziegfeld Theater will present The Pirates of Penzance. This production is presented with amazing aerial elements and is flipped upside down by gender swapping every role.
Sasha Regan's Sailors Sail To Theatre Royal Winchester
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2022
Following their widely acclaimed run in London, Sasha Regan's award-nominated All-Male H.M.S. Pinafore crew are sailing towards the Theatre Royal Winchester where they will dock from 21st -27th April.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2022
Following their widely acclaimed run in London, Sasha Regan's award-nominated All-Male H.M.S. Pinafore crew are sailing towards the Theatre Royal Winchester where they will dock from 21st -27th April.
Last Chance To Catch Sasha Regan's All-Male H.M.S. PINAFORE At Wilton's
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2022
Last chance to 'sail the ocean blue' with Sasha Regan's smash hit award-nominated All-Male Company at Wilton's Music Hall. Must end in London on 9th April before setting sail to the Theatre Royal Winchester from 21st - 27th April.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2022
Last chance to 'sail the ocean blue' with Sasha Regan's smash hit award-nominated All-Male Company at Wilton's Music Hall. Must end in London on 9th April before setting sail to the Theatre Royal Winchester from 21st - 27th April.
Preview Ticket Offer Announced For Sasha Regan's All-Male H.M.S. PINAFORE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2022
Sasha Regan's award-winning All-Male Gilbert & Sullivan Company sails into Wilton's Music Hall from tonight, Wednesday16th March until Saturday 9th April, for another exciting nautical adventure.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2022
Sasha Regan's award-winning All-Male Gilbert & Sullivan Company sails into Wilton's Music Hall from tonight, Wednesday16th March until Saturday 9th April, for another exciting nautical adventure.
Sasha Regan's All-Male H.M.S. PINAFORE to Open Next Week At Wilton's Music Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2022
Come and 'sail the ocean blue' with Sasha Regan's smash hit All-Male H.M.S. Pinafore which docks at Wilton's Music Hall next week for another nautical adventure.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2022
Come and 'sail the ocean blue' with Sasha Regan's smash hit All-Male H.M.S. Pinafore which docks at Wilton's Music Hall next week for another nautical adventure.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has W. S. Gilbert written?
W. S. Gilbert has written 16 shows including The Gondoliers (Librettist), Iolanthe (Librettist), Princess Ida (Librettist), The Sorcerer (Librettist), Trial by Jury (Librettist), Cox and Box (Librettist), H.M.S. Pinafore (Librettist), The Pirates of Penzance (Librettist), Patience (Librettist), The Mikado (Librettist), The Palace of Truth (Playwright), The Yeomen of the Guard (Librettist), Engaged (Bookwriter), Ruddigore (Librettist), The Swing Mikado (Bookwriter), The Hot Mikado (Bookwriter).
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