The Pirates of Penzance Revival 2006 - Articles Page 18

Ages: 8+
Opened: November 1, 2006
Closing: December 17, 2006

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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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Tickets for McAnuff Led Stratford Fest. Featuring, 'Cyrano', Sorkin, WEST SIDE STORY & More On Sale
by Eddie Varley - Jan 10, 2009


The Stratford Shakespeare Festival 2009 season ? a playbill reflecting the Festival's commitment to producing the works of William Shakespeare and his contemporaries, along with other classical theatre repertoire and the work of living playwrights is now offering tickets to the public.

'BROADWAY IN CONCERT!' At The Canyon Opens 1/7
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2009


Broadway in Concert! at The Canyon, an all new Wednesday night series of intimate concerts headlined by the best of Broadway musical theatre stars and Nightclub artists will debut January 7, 2009 at The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CA, it was announced today by Canyon Club Managing Partner Lance Sterling and Producer Michael Sterling of Michael Sterling & Associates in Los Angeles.

'BROADWAY IN CONCERT!' At The Canyon Makes Its Debut 1/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 24, 2008


Broadway in Concert! at The Canyon, an all new Wednesday night series of intimate concerts headlined by the best of Broadway musical theatre stars and Nightclub artists will debut January 7, 2009 at The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CA, it was announced today by Canyon Club Managing Partner Lance Sterling and Producer Michael Sterling of Michael Sterling & Associates in Los Angeles.

Martin, Cumpsty and Yazbeck Cast in City Center's ON THE TOWN
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 24, 2008


Andrea Martin, Michael Cumpsty and Tony Yazbeck have been cast in On the Town, the opening production of New York City Center's 2008-09 Encores! season, running November 19 - 23. On the Town, the first Broadway musical written by Betty Comden and Adolph Green with a score by Leonard Bernstein, will be directed by John Rando with music direction by Todd Ellison and choreography by Warren Carlyle

Rando & Carlyle Set for 'On The Town' to Open Encores! Season
by Robert Diamond - Sep 25, 2008


On the Town, the first Broadway musical with music by Leonard Bernstein and written by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, will open the 2008-2009 Encores! season at New York City Center, running November 19 - 23.

Runolfsson, Murney and Maur to Perform With Peter Nero and the Philly Pops
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 25, 2008


Peter Nero and the Philly Pops open its 30th anniversary season with the sensational annual hit series known as Broadway Showstoppers! Once again, Peter Nero combines Broadway's most exceptional talent with the magic of The POPS by inviting three of New York's top talents to share the stage for these performances. Broadway star Anne Runolfsson (James Joyce's The Dead, Victor/Victoria), Julia Murney (Wicked, The Wild Party) and POPS veteran Gary Mauer (The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables), perform Broadway's biggest hits together with 'the best orchestra of its kind in the entire cosmos' in one absolutely unforgettable performance!

Stratford Shakespeare Announces Complete Lineup To Include McAnuff, Racine, Sorkin and More
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 21, 2008


The Stratford Shakespeare Festival announces its 2009 season - a playbill reflecting the Festival's commitment to producing the works of William Shakespeare and his contemporaries, along with other classical theatre repertoire and the work of living playwrights.

Warren Carlyle to direct 'A Tale of Two Cities'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2008


Warren Carlyle to direct and choreograph 'A Tale of Two Cities' set to begin previews at the Hirschfeld on August 19th.

Florida Rep Presents 'Forum' with Hanan & Ullman
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2008


Florida Repertory Theatre is proud to announce the opening of Broadway's nine-time Tony Award-winning musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum starring Tony Nominated actor, Stephen Mo Hanan. Forum opens at the Historic Arcade Theatre on Friday, February 15 and runs through March 16, 2008

Jaclyn Huberman & Tracy Stark at The After Party Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2007


Tomorrow, Friday October 12, The After Party is thrilled to welcome 2006 Broadway Idol Jaclyn Huberman and singer / songwriter / pianist Tracy Stark. Hosted by Brandon Cutrell and Alysha Umphress featuring Lisa Asher, The After Party begins at 10:30PM at the Laurie Beechman Theatre at the West Bank Café (407 West 42nd St.) and admission is free!

Spangler, Nichols, Craig Join 'The Fantasticks' July 30
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2007


The Fantasticks will welcome Nick Spangler to the role of 'Matt,' Jordan Nichols to the role of 'The Mute' and Julie Craig to the role of 'Luisa' on Monday, July 30th at the Snapple Theater Center

Goodspeed Musicals to Aid Paper Mill for 'Pirates!'
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2007


Weeks after Paper Mill announced it was in danger of closing its doors due to a severe financial crisis, the company's officials have announced that Goodspeed Musicals has offered support in producing their upcoming production of Pirates!, a fully-staged adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance.

Alvin, Foa, McCartney, Dixon Set for Paper Mill Pirates!
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2007


Paper Mill Playhouse announces its mainstage production of Pirates!, a swashbuckling adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance, a fully-staged theatrical concert with costumes, choreography and sword fighting.

Marc Kudisch to Star in Signature's Witches of Eastwick
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2007


Marc Kudisch has been cast as devilish Darryl Van Horne in Signature Theatre's American Premiere production of the musical The Witches from Eastwick.

NYCO Season Begins with 'Pirates of Penzance,' 3/3
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2007


New York City Opera's 63rd season begins March 3rd with Gilbert and Sullivan's 'Pirates on Panzance.' La Donna Del Lago and Madama Butterfly will follow.

Mark Jacoby is the Major-General in NYCO 'Penzance'
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2006


Mark Jacoby has been cast as the Major-General in Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance, which will return to the New York City's repertoire, beginning Saturday, March 3

Marc Kudisch is the Pirate King in NYCO's 'Penzance'
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2006


Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance will return to the New York City's repertoire, beginning previews on Saturday, March 3 and opening on March 7; the production will star Marc Kudisch as the Pirate King

Galati and Flaherty Among 2006 Jefferson Award-Winners
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2006


The winners of Chicago's Jefferson Awards were announced in a ceremony at the DePaul Merle Reskin Theatre (60 Balbo Drive) in Chicago on November 6th

Molina, Felciano, Etc. Set for Bway at the Beach, 8/28
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2006


Manoel Felciano, Lauren Molina, Kevin Chamberlin and more will join Brandon Cutrell and Ray Fellman for Broadway at the Beach on Fire Island on August 28th

Kohler, De Jesus, Chase Added to Paper Mill Godspell Cast
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2006


Dan Kohler, Robin De Jesus and Sara Chase have joined the cast of Pippin at Paper Mill Playhouse

Inside Broadway to Present Cinderella in February of '07
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2006


Inside Broadway, the acclaimed theater for young audiences celebrating its 25th anniversary during 2006-2007, will present Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella on February 3, 4 and 10 at the Florence Gould Hal

Leads Announced for 'Pirate Queen'; Plays Chicago in Oct.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2006


Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schoenberg's THE PIRATE QUEEN, the spectacular new musical from the authors of Les Miserables and Miss Saigon, will play a pre-Broadway, World Premiere engagement in Chicago from October 3rd through November 26th, 2006.

Godspell, Romance/Romance and Pirates! Among Paper Mill's 2006-2007 Offerings
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2006


Godspell, the musical A Wonderful Life, Summer and Smoke, Romance/Romance, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Pirates! will comprise the Paper Mill Playhouse's 2006-2007 season

The Very Model of a Fun-Filled Show
by Russell Eiermann - Mar 17, 2006


The Pirates of Penzance sails into the Drury Lane Oakbrook Theater.

Kudisch, Irving, Gets & More Star in Arms and the Man--the Shaw Project's 1st Reading--Jan. 23
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2006


Marc Kudisch, George S. Irving, Malcolm Gets, Nancy Anderson and Alison Fraser will be among the stars of the Shaw Project's Arms and the Man, opening January 23rd

Other Productions of The Pirates of Penzance

1879   Regional (UK) World Premiere
Regional (UK)
1879   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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1880   New York Unknown
New York
1880   West End London Production
West End
1884   West End London Revival
West End
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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1935   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1936   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1936   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1939   Broadway Broadway Revival
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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
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