Duration
Open today
Set sail for New Orleans, where pirates swing, lovers sing, and legal loopholes get jazzy in this bold, brassy reboot of Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic romp!
Great for
Comedy lovers | Musical enthusiasts | Gilbert & Sullivan fans
This vibrant revival takes Gilbert and Sullivan’s beloved operetta and drops anchor in New Orleans, blending its classic wit with bluesy swagger and Caribbean rhythms. Expect toe-tapping choreography by Tony winner Warren Carlyle (Kiss Me, Kate), a witty new adaptation by Tony winner Rupert Holmes (The Mystery of Edwin Drood), and soaring musical direction by Joseph Joubert (Caroline, or Change). Themes of duty, love, identity, and absurd legal loopholes unfold with hilarity and heart, as young Frederic finds himself caught between romance and responsibility—all set against the vibrant chaos of a pirate crew, a no-nonsense Major-General, and some of the fastest feet on Broadway. With a star cast including David Hyde Pierce, Ramin Karimloo, and Jinkx Monsoon, this riotous romp promises award-worthy entertainment and a shipload of surprises.
The story
Young Frederic is finally free from his apprenticeship to a band of tender-hearted pirates—until a bizarre twist of fate reveals he was born on a leap day, meaning he’s technically only five years old. Just as he falls for the spirited Mabel, daughter of the tongue-twisting Major-General, Frederic learns he must serve the pirates for another 63 years. Torn between love and loyalty, he’s bound by duty to return to his swashbuckling life. As the police close in, the pirates plot rebellion, and romance hangs in the balance… one question remains: will Frederic follow his heart—or the letter of the law
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Show details
Genre: Musicals
Audience: Suitable for all ages
Theater name: Todd Haimes Theatre
Theater facilities: lounge, concession stands, restrooms, elevator
Theater accessibility: wheelchair accessible, accessible restrooms, hearing assistance, audio description, sign language interpreters, guide dogs allowed
Dress code: Smart casual
Cast & crew
- Leading roles: Ramin Karimloo as Pirate King, Jinkx Monsoon as Ruth, David Hyde Pierce as Gilbert / Major General Stanley, Nicholas Barasch as Frederic, Preston Truman Boyd as Sullivan / Police Sergeant, Samantha Williams as Mabel Stanley
- Director: Scott Ellis
- Music: Arthur Sullivan
- Libretto: W.S. Gilbert
- Conceived by: Scott Ellis, Rupert Holmes, Warren Carlyle, and Joseph Joubert
- Adaptation: Rupert Holmes
- Choreography: Warren Carlyle
- Set design: David Rockwell
- Costume design: Linda Cho
- Lighting design: Donald Holder
- Sound design: Mikaal Sulaiman
- Hair & wig design: Charles G. LaPointe
- Makeup design: Ashley Ryan
- Fight directors: Rick Sordelet & Christian Kelly-Sordelet
- Vocal coach: Kate Wilson
- Orchestrations: Joseph Joubert and Daryl Waters
- Dance arrangements: John O'Neill
- Production stage manager: Charles Means
- Music direction: Joseph Joubert
Additional info
- This show is suitable for ages all ages and above.
- Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!
- Most theatres are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.
-
You will receive an email confirming your purchase.
-
You will receive your e-tickets via email within 3 hours from the time of the booking. You can access your tickets by clicking on the link available on the email.
-
If you book tickets more than 14 days in advance, you will receive the tickets 14 days prior to the show date.
-
The ticket can be presented digitally along with a valid photo ID at the entrance on the day of your visit.
-
Please note most of the theatres do not allow entry post the show start time and we recommend you reach the venue 10-15 minutes early.
-
Show timings may be subject to change every week/month. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.
-
Similar experiences you'd love
Top things to do in New York
%20card%20image.jpg?w=378&h=504&crop=faces&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=min)
Nearby cities to explore
How Headout makes choosing experiences effortless
