Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert & Sullivan March 24, 2012

March 24, 29, 30, 31 at 8PM; March 25 and April 1 at 2PM

Pirates of Penzance or The Slave of Duty. This comic masterpiece, filled with familiar melodies and lively action, is loved by audiences the world over. Start with a band of rollicking pirates who get caught with a gaggle of proper maidens, then add in some ridiculous logic about February 29, a whimsical Major General, the Keystone Cops, and a misplaced sense of duty. Sung in English (with supertitles) with full orchestra and costumes. Thursday night's performance will be an optional sing-a-long for those who wish to participate.

Stage Director:Mark Blattel. Orchestra Director:Jeff Yaeger. Vocal Director:Brian Anderson.
Principal Singers: Jordan Eldredge, Adrien Gleason, Diane Squires, Michael Cuddy, Ann Hubble, Dan Morris, Jeremiah Lee, Jennifer Martin, Rebecca Maiten.

A very successful Broadway version was produced in 1980 and movie in 1983, starring Linda Ronstadt, Kevin Kline, Angela Lansbury, George Rose, and Rex Smith.

Official Website: http://lyrictheatre.org/jl/