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Step into the rehearsal space of Pirates! The Penzance Musical, featuring a first glimpse of performances by Jinkx Monsoon, Ramin Karimloo, David Hyde Pierce, and others as they deliver timeless songs from the beloved show. A recent video showcases Monsoon performing “When Frederic was a Little Lad” and Karimloo taking the stage with “I Am A Pirate King,” among other highlights.
The Broadway cast is spearheaded by Karimloo in the role of Pirate King, with Monsoon as Ruth, Pierce portraying Gilbert/Major General Stanley, Nicholas Barasch as Frederic, Preston Truman Boyd as Sullivan/Police Sergeant, and Samantha Williams as Mabel Stanley.
Exciting news! Pirates! The Penzance Musical has received an extension running through July 27 . Catch an exclusive look behind the scenes as the cast gears up for Friday’s premiere.
Leading this vibrant adaptation of Gilbert & Sullivan’s classic are Ramin Karimloo, Jinkx Monsoon, and David Hyde Pierce, who bring a fresh twist to this beloved tale. pic.twitter.com/N7nTpXqho5
— Roundabout (@roundaboutnyc) March 31, 2025
Joining the main cast are a diverse group of talented performers, including Kelly Belarmino, Maria Briggs, Cicily Daniels, Ninako Donville, Alex Dorf, Rick Faugno, Niani Feelings, Tommy Gedrich, Alex Gibson, Afra Hines, Dan Hoy, Ryo Kamibayashi, Tatiana Lofton, Nathan Lucrezio, Shina Ann Morris, Cooper Stanton, and Bronwyn Tarboton.
The creative team behind the production boasts impressive credentials, with set design by Tony Award-winner David Rockwell (known for his work in She Loves Me and Doubt), and costume design by Tony Award-winner Linda Cho (famed for The Great Gatsby and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder). The team also includes hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe, lighting by Tony Award-winner Donald Holder (notable for South Pacific and The Lion King), sound design by Tony Award-nominee Mikaal Sulaiman, and dance arrangements by John O’Neill. The casting direction is handled by Jim Carnahan CSA & Jason Thinger CSA.
Pirates! The Penzance Musical will begin previews on April 4, 2025, and is set to officially open on April 24, 2025. The limited engagement has now been extended to run through July 27, 2025, at the Todd Haimes Theatre.
The production brings Gilbert & Sullivan’s iconic tale to life in New Orleans, blending jazz and blues with the classic narrative to create a vibrant performance infused with Caribbean rhythms and the spirit of the French Quarter. This reimagining features a colorful cast of characters, including the infamous Major-General, the fiery Pirate King, charming young lovers, daring daughters, and adventurous policemen, promising an array of musical comedy gems sure to entertain both newcomers and seasoned fans of Gilbert & Sullivan.
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