David Hyde Pierce Stars in 'Pirates! The Penzance Musical' - A New Orleans Take

A Modern Take on a Classic Operetta

• 🎭 David Hyde Pierce stars in a new adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan's classic operetta, "The Pirates of Penzance."
• ✨ The production, retitled "Pirates! The Penzance Musical," features a new name, new look, and new sound.

Musical Adaptation and Performance

• 🎤 David Hyde Pierce portrays Major General Stanley, performing the iconic tongue-twister song with "undeniable charm."
• 💡 Pierce discusses the enjoyment of mastering the song's technique and acting within its world.
• 🎺 The musical relocates the action from Penzance, England, to New Orleans, influencing its sound, appearance, and humor.

Modernizing Gilbert and Sullivan

• 🎭 The adaptation aims to make the old-timey opera accessible to modern audiences by blending "broad British silliness" with "Mardi Gras madness."
• 🏆 The original "Pirates of Penzance" had a successful Broadway run, winning a Tony Award for Best Musical Revival in 1981.

Cast and Production Highlights

• 👑 Raine Karenloo steps into the role of the Pirate King, described as playing a "manchild."
• 🌟 Jinx Monsoon, a two-time winner of RuPaul's Drag Race, plays the nursemaid Ruth.
• 🎉 The production promises slapstick, romance, fight scenes, and tap dancing, with a festive Mardi Gras atmosphere.