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The Pirates of Penzance

The Pirates of Penzance

A live 1980 performance in Central Park before the production moved to Broadway.
Jun 01, 1980 2h 3m
6.1
9 votes

Synopsis

This Pirates of Penzance is primarily a historical document, part of the Broadway Theater Archive television series. It presents, with some inevitable, tiny technical shortcomings, a live 1980 performance in Central Park, not the 1983 movie of the same name that also starred Linda Ronstadt and Kevin Kline. Those who remember that film, which had the benefit of retakes and editing, a lavish production budget, and the spaciousness of a Hollywood studio, may find this video less polished. On its own terms, it is nonetheless thoroughly enjoyable.

Title The Pirates of Penzance
Companies New York Shakespeare Festival, Kultur Video, Broadway Theatre Archive
Countries United States of America
Keywords musical, slapstick comedy, pirate, army major, filmed theater
Kevin Kline

Kevin Kline

The Pirate King
Linda Ronstadt

Linda Ronstadt

Mabel Stanley
Rex Smith

Rex Smith

Frederic
Tony Azito

Tony Azito

The Sergeant
George Rose

George Rose

Major-General Stanley
G. Eugene Moose

G. Eugene Moose

Samuel, the Pirate King's Lieutenant
Alice Playten

Alice Playten

Edith Stanley
Marcie Shaw

Marcie Shaw

Kate Stanley
Wendy Wolfe

Wendy Wolfe

Isabel Stanley
Alix Korey

Alix Korey

Soloist - Daughter
Dean Badolato

Dean Badolato

Pirates and Police
Mark Beudert

Mark Beudert

Pirates and Police
Brian Bullard

Brian Bullard

Pirates and Police
Walter Caldwell

Walter Caldwell

Pirates and Police
Keith David

Keith David

Pirates and Police
Tim Flavin

Tim Flavin

Pirates and Police
Joseph Neal

Joseph Neal

Pirates and Police
Walter Niehenke

Walter Niehenke

Pirates and Police
Joe Pichette

Joe Pichette

Pirates and Police
Barry Tarallo

Barry Tarallo

Pirates and Police
Lara Teeter

Lara Teeter

Pirates and Police
Michael Edwin Willson

Michael Edwin Willson

Pirates and Police