The Pirates of Penzance: When Gilbert & Sullivan Changed the World

This beloved musical premiered simultaneously in both the UK and NYC in 1879. How did this comic operetta change the world? And why is it still popular after 145 years? Musical theater historian John Kenrick celebrates one of his personal favorites with great performance videos and more than a century’s worth of backstage dish. This is a recording of a 2/13/24 Zoom presentation.