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 more...
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Karla DeVito, who played the lead role in The Pirates of Penzance on Broadway, met her future husband, Robby Benson, during the production. more...
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Kevin Kline's illustrious career includes a standout performance in "The Pirates of Penzance," which transitioned from a successful run at The Public Theater to Broadway, earning him both a Tony and a Drama Desk Award, as well as the Obie Award for Outstanding Achievement by an actor. more...
George Kmeck, who originated the role of the swashbuckler in the Public’s Broadway production of "The Pirates of Penzance" in 1981, has an extensive career spanning Broadway, Off-Broadway, film, and television. more...
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(A Piratical 'Maid-of-all-Work')
Estelle Parsons, who has an illustrious career with five Tony Award nominations and an Academy Award for her role in Bonnie and Clyde, brought her extensive theatrical experience to the stage in The Pirates of Penzance more...
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Linda Ronstadt, a celebrated singer and musician, graced Broadway with her performance in The Pirates of Penzance, earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical for her role in the production. more...
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Awards and Nominations
1981 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Linda Ronstadt was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Graciela Daniele Choreographer
J. Roy Helland Make-Up Designer
Hair Designer
Don Ketteler Sound Designer
Wilford Leach Scenic Designer
Director
Patricia McGourty Costume Designer
Bob Shaw Scenic Designer
Jennifer Tipton Lighting Designer
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