The Pirates of Penzance
Broadway
Musical
Comedy
Operetta
The Pirates of Penzance
Broadway
Musical
Comedy
Operetta
SYNOPSIS: Young Frederic has turned 21 and thus completed his apprenticeship to a band of kindhearted pirates. He falls for Mabel, the lovely daughter of law-enforcer Major-General Stanley, only to learn that his birthday falls on Feb. 29, which means he is technically still a pirate.
- Music: Sir Arthur Sullivan
- Playwright: W. S. Gilbert
- Libretto: W. S. Gilbert
People (163)
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The Pirate King
(Original)
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Ruth
(Original)
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Mabel
(Original)
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Major General Stanley
(Original)
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Frederic
(Original)
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Words
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Music
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Music Adaptation
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Restoration of part of the original New York finale (1879)
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DirectorScenic Design
Pro Info
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Awards
| Drama Desk Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1981 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1981 | Outstanding Choreography | Nominee | |
| 1981 | Outstanding Costume Design | Winner | |
| 1981 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Winner | |
| 1981 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1981 | Outstanding Musical | Winner | |
| 1981 | Outstanding Set Design | Nominee |
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Outstanding Revival | Winner |
| Theatre World Awards | |||
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| 1981 | Theatre World Award | Winner |
| Tony Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Best Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1981 | Best Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1981 | Best Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1981 | Best Choreography | Nominee | |
| 1981 | Best Direction of a Musical | Winner | |
| 1981 | Best Featured Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1981 | Revival (Play or Musical) | Winner |
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Shows That Opened That Season: 1980-1981
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