Pirates! The Penzance Musical reimagines Gilbert & Sullivan's classic operetta by infusing it with New Orleans jazz, drag culture, and Broadway flair. Directed by Scott Ellis and choreographed by Warren Carlyle, this production captures the spirit of a Mardi Gras celebration while maintaining ties to its theatrical origins. Rupert Holmes cleverly situates the narrative in New Orleans, allowing for updates to characterizations and musical arrangements. With lively choreography and a fusion of genres, this reboot aims to both honor and refresh the beloved operetta.
What happens when you take a classic Victorian operetta, toss it into the heart of New Orleans, and give it a shot of jazz, drag flair, and full-throttle Broadway pizzazz? You get Pirates! The Penzance Musical, a spirited, genre-blending reboot of Gilbert & Sullivan's beloved The Pirates of Penzance that's as bold as it is bonkers.
Rupert Holmes imagines W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan presenting the show in New Orleans instead of New York, prompting updates to the dialogue, arrangements, and characters.
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