Pirates! Is the Very Model of a Modern Major Debacle
The exclamation mark in 'The Penzance Musical' reveals its attempt to be a lively, comedic adaptation, often sacrificing nuance for broad humor and spectacle.
'Pirates! The Penzance Musical' review: Hilarious high-seas hijinks with David Hyde Pierce
This slaphappy, reworked revival shifts the absurd action of 'The Pirates of Penzance' from England to New Orleans, offering an energetic mix of swing and ragtime music.
