Musicals

Pirates! The Penzance Musical Tickets

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

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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.

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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.