The Pirates of Penzance
June 29 - August 4, 2024Sponsored by Pamela and Louis Bansbach
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The Pirates of Penzance
Swashbuckling Adventures and Harmonious Hijinks!
Set against the backdrop of Cornwall’s coastline, The Pirates of Penzance is a comedic operetta that revolves around a young man mistakenly apprenticed to a band of pirates due to a communication mix-up. As he completes his term with the pirates, he yearns for love and an honorable life. After humorous encounters with a group of young women and a crafty ruse involving the pirates’ soft spot for orphans, a surprising revelation about the young man’s true apprenticeship commitment is unveiled. Enjoy unexpected twists and a heartwarming resolution that touches on loyalty, duty, and societal expectations.
FESTIVAL Extras:
- Opera Notes: Free Pre-performance Lectures in the Williams’ Stables: 45 minutes prior to every main stage performance. Seating is limited — arrive early.
- Après Opera: Saturday, July 20 at approximately 9:15 PM. Make your way over to The Little Kingdom Room after The Pirates of Penzance for a cash bar and impromptu performances by the Festival’s artists! No cost to attend and no registration required.
- New this year! Drag Me To The Opera: July 27 at approximately 9:15PM in Rouge in the Teller House. Registration required; learn more here.
Kyle Lang
Brandon Eldredge
Jasmine Habersham
Alex DeSocio
Jennifer DeDominici
Chris Mosz
Andrew Harris
Jake Surzyn
David Macaluso
Michael Poll
Arthur Bosarge
Shelby Rhoades
Chan Mi Jean
Matt Herndon
Jefferson Ridenour
Brian B. Moore
Zoe Still
Ronell Oliveri
Abigail Hoke-Brady
Madeleine Snow
Contact our Box Office for more information at 303-292-6700 or [email protected].
Performance Location
Central City Opera House
124 Eureka St.
Central City, CO 80427
Book by
Sir William Schwenck Gilbert
Music by
Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan
Lyrics by
Sir William Schwenck Gilbert
Sung In
English
(English supertitles)
Run Time
2 hours, 10 minutes including intermission
Production Sponsors
Pamela and Louis Bansbach