Photo Flash: First Look at Ed Dixon, Hunter Foster and More in PIRATES! at the Muny
By: Nicole Rosky Jul. 31, 2012
The Muny presents the sixth show of its 94th season, Pirates! (or, Gilbert and Sullivan Plunder'd), through August 5, directed by Gordon Greenberg and choreographed by Denis Jones. Conceived by Gordon Greenburg, Nell Benjamin and John McDaniel, Pirates! (or, Gilbert and Sullivan Plunder'd) features lyrics by W.S. Gilbert, and music by Arthur Sullivan. Revised book and lyrics are by Nell Benjamin, and music supervision, new arrangements and orchestrations are by John McDaniel.
BroadwayWorld brings you photos from opening night below!
Hunter Foster makes his Muny debut as the Pirate King. Joining him is Broadway veteran Ed Dixon as General Stanley, and Kathy Fitzgerald as Ruth. Rounding out the cast are Alan Mingo Jr. as The Sergeant, Analisa Leaming as Mabel, and Jay Armstrong Johnston as Frederic.,P> "We're thrilled to bring this hilarious new adaptation to The Muny," said Executive Producer Mike Isaacson. "Gordon, Nell and John have given Gilbert & Sullivan's classic a delicious new sheen, and we've got a dream cast. We're proud to be a part of the development of this exciting new show."
The Muny's production features original scenic design by Rob Bissinger, adapted for The Muny by Steve Gilliam. Sound design is by Jason Krueger, lighting design by Seth Jackson, and costume designs by David Woolard and Robin McGee. Ben Whiteley serves as the musical director, and the production stage manager is Harold Goldfadden.
Kathy Fitzgerald, Hunter Foster
Cast of PIRATES!
Hunter Foster and cast of PIRATES!
Hunter Foster, Kathy Fitzgerald
Kathy Fitzgerald and cast
Jay Armstrong Johnson and Hunter Foster
Kathy Fitzgerald, Jay Armstrong Johnson
Cast of PIRATES!
Cast of PIRATES!
Cast of PIRATES!
Cast of PIRATES!
Cast of PIRATES!
Ed Dixon and cast
Ed Dixon and cast
Kathy Fitzgerald, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Hunter Foster
Analisa Leaming, Jay Armstrong Johnson
Cast of PIRATES!
Kathy Fitzgerald, Hunter Foster
Creative team of PIRATES!
Cast of PIRATES!
Kathy Fitzgerald, Jay Armstrong Johnson
Alexandra Ferrara, Analisa Leaming
Jay Armstrong Johnson and ensemble
Analisa Leaming, Jay Armstrong Johnson
Cast of PIRATES!
Tory Ross and ensemble
Cast of PIRATES!
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