The Pirates of Penzance Playbill - Jan 1981
The Pirates of Penzance Playbill - April 1982
The Pirates of Penzance
Broadway
Operetta
Musical
Comedy
Revival
The Pirates of Penzance
Broadway
Operetta
Musical
Comedy
Revival
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.
- playwright: W. S. Gilbert
- libretto: W. S. Gilbert
- music: Sir Arthur Sullivan
People (115)
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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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Frederic
(Replacement)
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Frederic
(Replacement)
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Mabel
(Replacement)
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Mabel
(Replacement)
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Mabel
(Replacement)
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Major General Stanley
(Replacement)Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Major General Stanley
(Replacement)
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Ruth
(Replacement)
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Ruth
(Replacement)
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The Pirate King
(Replacement)
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The Pirate King
(Replacement)
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The Sergeant of Police
(Original)
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Samuel
(Original)
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Edith
(Original)
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Kate
(Original)
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Edith
(Replacement)Major-General Stanley's Daughter
(Original)
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Kate
(Replacement)
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Samuel
(Replacement)
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The Sergeant of Police
(Replacement)
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The Sergeant of Police
(Replacement)Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Major-General Stanley's Daughter
(Original)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Major-General Stanley's Daughter
(Original)Isabel
(Replacement)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Major-General Stanley's Daughter
(Original)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Isabel
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Replacement)
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Ensemble
(Replacement)
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Ensemble
(Replacement)
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Ensemble
(Replacement)
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Major-General Stanley's Daughter
(Replacement)
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Major-General Stanley's Daughter
(Replacement)
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Major-General Stanley's Daughter
(Replacement)
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Major-General Stanley's Daughter
(Replacement)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Replacement)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Replacement)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Replacement)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Replacement)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Replacement)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Replacement)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Replacement)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Replacement)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Replacement)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Replacement)
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The Pirate King
(Replacement)
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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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The Sergeant of Police
(Original)
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Samuel
(Original)
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Edith
(Original)
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Kate
(Original)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Major-General Stanley's Daughter
(Original)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Major-General Stanley's Daughter
(Original)
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Major-General Stanley's Daughter
(Original)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Major-General Stanley's Daughter
(Original)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Pirate and Policeman
(Original)
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Isabel
(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
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Choreographer
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Scenic Design
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Costume Design
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Lighting Design
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Sound Design
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Hair DesignMake-Up Design
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Scenery Supervisor
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Pirate Boat Designed
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NYSF Production Supervisor
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NYSF Production Manager
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Production Stage Manager
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Stage Manager
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Assistant Stage Manager
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Vocal Coach
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NYSF Technical Director
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NYSF Casting
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Dance Captain
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NYSF General Manager
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Company Manager
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Assistant Company Manager
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Press Representative
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NYSF General Press Representative
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Advertising
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Photographer
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Cover Design
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Producer
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Original Producer
Inside The Playbill
The Pirates of Penzance - Opening Night
The Pirates of Penzance - Opening Night
The Pirates of Penzance - Opening Night
The Pirates of Penzance - Opening Night
The Pirates of Penzance - Opening Night
The Pirates of Penzance - Opening Night
The Pirates of Penzance - Opening Night
The Pirates of Penzance - Opening Night
The Pirates of Penzance - Opening Night
The Pirates of Penzance - Opening Night
The Pirates of Penzance - Opening Night
The Pirates of Penzance - Opening Night
The Pirates of Penzance - Opening Night
The Pirates of Penzance - Opening Night
Awards
| Drama Desk Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Outstanding Set Design | Nominee | |
| 1981 | Outstanding Costume Design | Winner | |
| 1981 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1981 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1981 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Winner | |
| 1981 | Outstanding Choreography | Nominee | |
| 1981 | Outstanding Musical | Winner | |
| 1981 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Winner |
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Outstanding Revival | Winner |
| Theatre World Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Theatre World Award | Winner |
| Tony Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Best Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1981 | Best Direction of a Musical | Winner | |
| 1981 | Best Featured Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1981 | Revival (Play or Musical) | Winner | |
| 1981 | Best Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1981 | Best Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1981 | Best Choreography | Nominee |
Other Broadway Productions
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The Pirates of Penzance - Dec 31, 1879
Fifth Avenue Theatre (Original)
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The Pirates of Penzance - Feb 5, 1900
American Theatre (Revival)
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The Pirates of Penzance - Jun 3, 1912
Casino Theatre (Revival)
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The Pirates of Penzance - Jun 7, 1915
48th Street Theatre (Original)
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The Pirates of Penzance - Sep 30, 1918
Park Theatre (Revival)
Shows That Opened That Season: 1980–1981
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