The Pirates of Penzance
Operetta - Revival
Martin Beck Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: January 5, 1939
- Closing Date: Date Unknown
- Previews: 0
- Performances: 0
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
| John Dean | Frederic | |
| Maysie Dean | Isabel | |
| Marjorie Eyre | Edith | |
| Darrell Fancourt | The Pirate King | |
| Evelyn Gardiner | Ruth | |
| Sydney Granville | The Sergeant of Police | |
| Martyn Green | Major General Stanley | |
| Helen Roberts | Mabel |
Opening Night Production Credits
| W. S. Gilbert | Writer | |
| Sir Arthur Sullivan | Music | |
| D'Oyly Carte Opera Company | Producer |
