The Pirates of Penzance
Operetta - Original
Majestic Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: April 20, 1936
- Closing Date: April 1, 1936
- 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
| Frances Baviello | Edith | |
| Roy Cropper | Frederic | |
| William Danforth | Edward | |
| Dean Dickens | Kate | |
| John Eaton | Samuel | |
| Vivian Hart | Mabel | |
| Frank Moulan | Major General Stanley | |
| Vera Ross | Ruth |
Opening Night Production Credits
| W. S. Gilbert | Writer | |
| Sir Arthur Sullivan | Music | |
| Frank Moulan | Staging | |
| S.M. Chartock | Producer |
