H.M.S. Pinafore

November 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 2009

Music by Arthur Sullivan
Libretto by W. S. Gilbert
sung in English with English subtitles

LAUGH OUT LOUD

Gilbert & Sullivan are back for a second year in a row by popular demand. The pair's hilarious naval tale of love, rank and birthright will delight fans with the duo's wit and musical genius. This smash hit is a side-splittingly hilarious story that fans of all ages will enjoy and includes iconic tunes such as "I'm called Little Buttercup," "When I was a lad," and "Nevermind the why and wherefore."

Cast Highlights

Featured Cast & Artistic Staff

"Daniel Belcher's rich expressive tone" (Timothy McDonald, The Kansas City Star) has been heard in the Lyric Opera productions of La bohème, The Barber of Seville, and Cinderella.

"Robert Gibby Brand's performance as the Major-General is as precise as it is broad (indeed, he's the one who will remain in your head after you leave the theatre)." - Robert Trussell, The Kansas City Star

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Synopsis

Mismatched love running amok on Her Majesty's ship! Josephine loves Ralph but he is a lowly member of the ship's crew. Josephine's dad, the ship's captain wants her to marry the First Lord of the Admiralty instead. Amidst secret elopements and class-confused love triangles spills a family secret that could change everything.

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In-depth Guide

Read our informational opera guide to learn about the history of H.M.S. Pinafore, get a brief biography of its creators and a summary of the plot.

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