The Pirates of Penzance
Operetta - Revival
Shubert Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: October 6, 1955
- Closing Date: October 8, 1955
- Previews: 0
- Performances: 8
Playwright: W. S. Gilbert
Libretto: W. S. Gilbert
Music: Sir Arthur Sullivan
Synopsis
Young Frederic has turned 21 and thus completed his apprenticeship to a band of kindhearted pirates. He falls for Mabel, the lovely daughter of law-enforcer Major-General Stanley, only to learn that his birthday falls on Feb. 29, which means he is technically still a pirate.
Opening Night Cast
| Donald Adams | The Pirate King | |
| Margaret Dobson | Isabel | |
| Ann Drummond-Grant | Plaintiff | |
| Neville Griffiths | Frederic | |
| Muriel Harding | Mabel | |
| Trevor Hills | Samuel | |
| Fisher Morgan | The Sergeant of Police | |
| Joy Mornay | Kate |
Opening Night Production Credits
| W. S. Gilbert | Libretto | |
| Sir Arthur Sullivan | Music | |
| Robert A. Gibson | Director | |
| George Sheringham | Costume Design | |
| Frederic Lloyd | General Manager | |
| Les Appleby | Company Manager |
