La Mirada Theatre to Present STORY PIRATES - GREATEST HITS SHOW, 11/24
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 23, 2013
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts presents the second show in its 2013-14 Programs for Young Audiences series, Story Pirates Greatest Hits Show. This 60-minute fast-paced, hilarious sketch comedy musical is recommended for audiences ages 4 and up. Performances are Sunday, November 24, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Story Pirates Kicks Off Symphony Space's 'Just Kidding' Season Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2013
Symphony Space's 2013-14 Just Kidding season kicks off today, October 5th at 11 am and 2pm with a return performance by Story Pirates, a nationally acclaimed troupe of actors who take original stories submitted by children and create outlandishly funny sketches and mini-musicals that leave kids and their parents howling in the aisles.
BWW Reviews: PIRATES Invades with a Boatload of Fun
by Erin McIntyre - Oct 3, 2013
The Stowe Theater Guild's delightful presentation of the beloved Gilbert & Sullivan classic, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, is now playing at the Town Hall Theatre in Stowe, Vermont. The story opens as Frederic (James Blanchard) is released from his apprenticeship to a band of pirates notorious for their kindness to orphans. Having never seen a young woman before, Frederic is enchanted by the daughters of Major-General Stanley (George Walker), particularly Mabel (Taryn Noelle). But Major-General Stanley and the Pirate King (Patrick Clow) don't see eye to eye, and Frederic and Mabel's love isn't smooth sailing. Mayhem and hilarity ensue as Frederic's childhood nurse, Ruth (Sebastian Ryder) reveals one surprising secret after another.
Story Pirates to Kick Off Symphony Space's 'Just Kidding' Season, 10/5
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2013
Symphony Space's 2013-14 Just Kidding season kicks off on Saturday, October 5th at 11 am and 2pm with a return performance by Story Pirates, a nationally acclaimed troupe of actors who take original stories submitted by children and create outlandishly funny sketches and mini-musicals that leave kids and their parents howling in the aisles.
JAKE AND THE NEVER LAND PIRATES Primetime Special to Air 9/29
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 29, 2013
When Never Land begins to disappear, Jake must go on his most heroic mission ever to save the magical land in Disney Junior's 'Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Never Land Rescue,' a primetime special premiering SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 on Disney Channel (6:00 p.m., ET/PT) and Disney Junior (7:00 p.m., ET/PT). One of Disney's most famous and beloved characters, Tinker Bell, makes her first-ever debut appearance in the action-packed family night special presentation.
The Arrata Opera Centre Presents THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, Now thru 8/25
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2013
The Arrata Opera Centre is abuzz as rehearsals begin for Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance, the centrepiece of Canada's first outdoor summer opera festival - Opera in the Village, tonight, August 22 - 25, 2013 - on RiverWalk Plaza in Calgary's East Village.
Babes With Blades Opens BO THOMAS AND THE CASE OF THE SKY PIRATES Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2013
In a world premiere production, Babes With Blades Theatre Company presents Bo Thomas and the Case of the Sky Pirates, by Eric Simon, at Raven Theatre West Stage, 6157 N. Clark St. The opening is tonight, August 17 at 8PM, and the show will run Thursdays-Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 3:30PM from August 17-September 21.
The Arrata Opera Centre Presents THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, 8/22-25
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 2, 2013
The Arrata Opera Centre is abuzz as rehearsals begin for Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance, the centrepiece of Canada's first outdoor summer opera festival – Opera in the Village, August 22 – 25, 2013 – on RiverWalk Plaza in Calgary's East Village.
Babes With Blades to Present BO THOMAS AND THE CASE OF THE SKY PIRATES, 8/10-9/21
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2013
In a world premiere production, Babes With Blades Theatre Company presents Bo Thomas and the Case of the Sky Pirates, by Eric Simon, at Raven Theatre West Stage, 6157 N. Clark St. Previews will be Saturday, August 10 at 8PM, Sunday August 11 at 3:30PM, Thursday, August 15 at 8PM, and Friday, August 16 at 8PM. The opening is Saturday, August 17 at 8PM, and the show will run Thursdays-Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 3:30PM from August 17-September 21.
BWW Reviews: 5th Ave's PIRATES OF PENZANCE Does Honor to a Classic
by Jay Irwin - Jul 19, 2013
I hope you will indulge me, Dear Reader, as I will not be reviewing the current production of "The Pirates of Penzance" at the 5th Avenue Theatre. Instead let's call this what it is, a thank you letter to the remarkable cast and crew at the 5th Avenue for infusing a musical theater classic with such heart, fun, humor, talent and beauty that even a diehard fan of the show found himself leaving the theater with a huge grin on his face and a renewed love for the piece. (I'm referring to myself, of course.)
Yo Ho! ABC Family Airs PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN Marathon Today
by TV News Desk - Jul 6, 2013
Ahoy matey! ABC Family presents a swashbuckling good time with the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' marathon featuring the first three films and the network television premiere of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,' starring Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz. It all starts today, July 6th and continues into Sunday, July 7th.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Babes with Blades' BO THOMAS AND THE CASE OF THE SKY PIRATES
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2013
In a world premiere production, Babes With Blades Theatre Company presents Bo Thomas and the Case of the Sky Pirates, by Eric Simon, at Raven Theatre West Stage, 6157 N. Clark St. Previews will be Saturday, August 10 at 8PM, Sunday August 11 at 3:30PM, Thursday, August 15 at 8PM, and Friday, August 16 at 8PM. The opening is Saturday, August 17 at 8PM, and the show will run Thursdays-Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 3:30PM from August 17-September 21. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!
Hunter Ryan Herdlicka to Lead PIRATES OF PENZANCE at 5th Avenue Theatre; Full Cast Announced!
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 26, 2013
The 5th Avenue Theatre is thrilled to announce that pirates will be invading the historic stage for four hilarious weeks of performances this summer in Gilbert & Sullivans The Pirates of Penzance. This tuneful classic first set sail from New York's Fifth Avenue Theatre on Broadway more than 130 years ago, and 40 major revivals later, it arrives in Seattle with a Pacific Northwest twist. DirectorJames Rocco will take the helm of the all-new production, which he is setting in British Columbia. This cheeky farce features a boatload of Seattle's favorite performers.
Photo Coverage: Public Theater's Star-Studded PIRATES OF PENZANCE Gala Arrivals
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 12, 2013
The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) last night presented its Gala performance of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. The complete cast of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE featured Glenn Close as Ruth, Rocio Del Mar Valles as Isabel, Montego Glover as Kate, Jonathan Groff as Frederic, Eric Idle as The Sergeant, Kevin Kline as The Pirate King, Norm Lewis as Samuel, Anika Noni Rose as Mabel, Martin Short as Major-General Stanley, and Betsy Wolfe as Edith.
BroadwayWorld was there for the special event and you can check out photos from the sta-studded arrivals below!
Photo Coverage: Glenn Close, Kevin Kline & More Take Bows in Public's PIRATES OF PENZANCE Gala
by Walter McBride - Jun 12, 2013
The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) last night presented its Gala performance of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. The complete cast of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE featured Glenn Close as Ruth, Rocio Del Mar Valles as Isabel, Montego Glover as Kate, Jonathan Groff as Frederic, Eric Idle as The Sergeant, Kevin Kline as The Pirate King, Norm Lewis as Samuel, Anika Noni Rose as Mabel, Martin Short as Major-General Stanley, and Betsy Wolfe as Edith.
BroadwayWorld wa sthere for the special event and you can check out photos from the curtain call below!
The Public Postpones PIRATES OF PENZANCE Benefit Until Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 10, 2013
The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced today that due to inclement weather, The Public Theater Gala performance of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE will now happen on the rain date, Tuesday, June 11 at 8:00 p.m. at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. A stand-by line for tomorrow's concert performance will start forming at 6:00 p.m. with any available tickets given out just prior to curtain.
Kevin Kline, Glenn Close, Eric Idle and Martin Short Headline The Public's THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Benefit Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2013
The Public Theater announced today that Kevin Kline will reprise his Tony Award-winning role of The Pirate King with Glenn Close as Ruth, Eric Idle as the Sergeant, and Martin Short as Major-General Stanley in the one-night-only concert performance of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE for The Public's annual gala. Co-chaired by Sir Howard Stringer, Arielle Tepper Madover, and Renee Beaumont, this unforgettable summer evening will also honor the late Nora Ephron who was a long-time board member and consummate lover of The Public's Shakespeare in the Park.
Annual STORY PIRATES & FRIENDS Benefit Set for Peter Norton Symphony Space, 6/7
by Tyler Peterson - May 31, 2013
The Story Pirates (Benjamin Salka, CEO; Lee Overtree, Artistic Director), a national arts integration education organization, announces its annual Story Pirates & Friends Benefit on Friday, June 7th 2013 at Peter Norton Symphony Space (2537 Broadway). Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 8:00 pm.