The Pirates of Penzance

About This Event

135 years after it was first performed on the Historic Elitch Theatre stage, The Pirates of Penzance returns this May. Full of sentimental pirates, blundering policemen, absurd adventures, and improbable paradoxes, experience Gilbert and Sullivan’s hilarious farce! The story follows the misadventures of young Frederic, an orphan apprenticed to a raucous band of pirates until his twenty-first birthday. After leaving the pirates’ way of life, Frederic falls for the beautiful Mabel, whose father is Major-General Stanley. But, when Frederic’s former boss the Pirate King discovers the Major General’s secret plot, complications abound. Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts some of the most memorable tunes in operetta. Abridged to 60 minutes. Fully staged with sets, costumes, and props. Includes a post-performance Q&A with artists.