Pirates! The Penzance Musical

An epic, city-wide collaboration, this co-production with the CAPA and Opera Columbus brings fresh energy to a beloved classic, as part of the celebration of 100 years of performing arts at the Palace Theatre!

Gilbert & Sullivan’s pirate ship docks in New Orleans in this jazzy, blues-infused reimagining of the crowd-pleasing classic. For audiences who loved the scale, electricity, and collaborative spirit of West Side Story in 2025, this is the must-see event of the season: a bold, genre-blending collaboration that brings opera, musical theatre, jazz and irresistible groove together in one wildly entertaining night.

Pirates! The Penzance Musical fuses the wit and wordplay of Gilbert & Sullivan with Caribbean rhythms and French Quarter flair for an outrageously clever romp. Raised by pirates, Frederic believes his 21st birthday will finally set him free, until a twist of fate complicates everything. When he falls for Mabel, the spirited daughter of Major-General Stanley, pirates, policemen, and villagers collide in a whirlwind of swordplay, mistaken identities, and fast-flying patter. Led by a tongue-twisting Major General, a swaggering Pirate King, and a shipload of unforgettable musical numbers, this high-energy adventure overflows with romance, mischief, and off-the-charts fun, perfect for first-timers and Gilbert & Sullivan aficionados alike.

This production will be performed in English with English captions.

Pirates! The Penzance Musical
Based on the operetta by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan
Adapted by Rupert Holmes

Pirates! the Penzance Musical is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com