Pirates of Penzance 2001

Opened: June 11, 2001
Closing: August 24, 2001

Pirates of Penzance - 2001 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history. The wit and whimsy of Gilbert and Sullivan's classic score is suffused with a modern sensibility in The Pirates of Penzance JR., a swashbuckling musical journey!



Set on the rocky coast of Cornwall, England, The Pirates of Penzance begins with a group of pirates who are celebrating the birthday of one of their own, Frederic, who has reached his 21st year. Finally having served the full length of his required time with the pirates, he decides to strike off on his own and become an upstanding citizen – which may even mean bringing the pirates to justice. Thus turns out to be a tricky prospect indeed, especially when Frederic's freedom is called into question!

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Pirates of Penzance FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Pirates of Penzance have there been?
Pirates of Penzance has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2001.
What awards has Pirates of Penzance been nominated for?
Pirates of Penzance has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Tony Parise, Outstanding Revival (The Lortels) for On Deck Entertainment, Outstanding Revival (The Lortels) for Brett Singer, and Outstanding Revival (The Lortels) for Diane Krausz.

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