W.S. Gilbert

Jinkx Monsoon, Nicholas Barasch, Preston Truman Boyd, Samantha Williams Join PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced further casting, design team and a brand-new title for its reimagined The Pirates of Penzance. This jazz-infused, New Orleans-style Broadway production, now titled Pirates! The Penzance Musical.

How Often Do Writers Play in the Orchestra for Their Own Musicals

This time, the reader question was: I know sometimes writers perform in their own shows… but how often do writers play in the orchestra for their own musicals on Broadway?

New Musical Revue THREE LITTLE MAIDS To Have York Developmental Reading

A new musical revue, THREE LITTLE MAIDS, will have a developmental reading at York Theatre on July 24, directed by Christine Pedi.

Best Broadway Shows in 2025- What's Coming!

Many Broadway productions have already revealed full details of their upcoming engagements. Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2025 including plays, musicals, revivals, new shows and of course - stars!

Roundabout Theatre Company's 2024-25 Season Now On Sale

Single tickets are now on sale for Roundabout Theatre Company's 2024-2025 season on Broadway and Off-Broadway. Learn more about the season how to purchase

Review: NYGASP's TRIAL BY JURY and THE SORCERER Hit the Right Notes

This reviewer was completely in awe of such talent at the double-header of Gilbert and Sullivan's TRIAL BY JURY and THE SORCERER at Kaye Playhouse on April 7th!

Cast Set For New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' THE SORCERER and TRIAL BY JURY

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players will conclude the 49th season with a double bill of Gilbert & Sullivan’s first two extant collaborations, The Sorcerer and Trial By Jury. 

Roundabout's Home on Broadway Officially Renamed the Todd Haimes Theatre

The 104-year-old Selwyn Theatre, previously known as the American Airlines Theatre, is now officially named the Todd Haimes Theatre.

Roundabout Now Accepting Applications for Directing Fellowship & Directors Group

Roundabout Theatre Company is now accepting applications for two of the institution’s signature Artists-in-Residence programs. Learn details and see how to apply!

Roundabout Theatre Company Reveals 2024 Underground Reading Series

Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the 2024 Roundabout Underground Reading Series, a five-night event that includes nightly readings of new works written by emerging artists, with post-show receptions.

Roundabout's 2024-2025 Season Will Include New Orleans-Style PIRATES OF PENZANCE with Ramin Karimloo and David Hyde Pierce, YELLOW FACE Starring Daniel Dae Kim, and More

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the 2024-2025 season on Broadway and Off-Broadway, including initial casting. Check out all of the details here!

Utopia Opera Returns With Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS PINAFORE in November

Utopia Opera returns with Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS PINAFORE in NYC, November 17-19, 2023. Semi-staged gala production with full orchestra at Hunter College.

Lewis Family Playhouse Reveals 16th Season Line Up

After closing the curtains for nearly two years, Lewis Family Playhouse reopened in 2022 to multiple sold-out performances for our 15th season. The 2023-2024 line up is packed with live music, comedy, memorable musicals, classic awe-inspiring dance, magic, family favorites, and more!

Ophelia's Jump to Present MEASURE FOR MEASURE & THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at the Sontag Greek Theatre

Ophelia’s Jump Productions will present their Annual Midsummer Shakespeare Festival co-sponsored by Pomona College, presenting Measure for Measure and The Pirates of Penzance.

IOLANTHE Comes to Opera Naples in July

Opera Naples, one of Naples’ leading performing arts organizations, has announced tickets on sale for W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan’s popular operetta, “Iolanthe,” starring students from its Summer Youth Program. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m., July 22, and 2 p.m., July 23, at the Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church at the Pulte Life Center in Naples.

Review: MasterVoices' IOLANTHE Brightens Up Carnegie Hall

To hear the score of the century-and-a-half-old comic operetta live was an unparalleled treat.

Review: MasterVoices Shows that There's Still Life in Gilbert & Sullivan's IOLANTHE in the 21st Century

Maybe the Met should stop thinking about THE MERRY WIDOW and DIE FLEDERMAUS when it takes a turn at operetta—let alone the bevy of comic operas by Rossini and Donizetti that are given more than their due on a regular basis—and let Gilbert & Sullivan (G&S) have a turn at bat.

Fort Salem Theater Announces Extended 2023 Line-Up Featuring ROCKY HORROR, FOOTLOOSE, and More

Fort Salem Theater has unveiled its extended 2023 season, featuring a lineup of exciting shows that will cater to audiences of all ages. Following a successful start with 'Spring Awakening,' the theater will showcase a range of popular productions and exciting events now through December. 

Pacific Opera Returns To Forest Lawn Glendale For THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

​​​​​​​Pacific Opera Project (POP) returns to one of its most beloved outdoor venues for W.S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance from Friday, May 19, 2023 through Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Glendale Forest Lawn.

Kentucky Opera Announces 2023-24 All-English Season

Kentucky Opera announces its 23/24 season. All four operas will be sung in English, with performances in The Brown Theatre and the Opera Center. Appearing on the Kentucky Opera stage for the first time since 2010 is Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel. An opera filled with curiosity and adventure follows two young children in their quest to save themselves and the gingerbread children from the wicked witch. Kentucky Opera's Youth Chorus will be featured in this vivid, larger than life production.