HMS Pinafore
July 11-29, 2012
Baker Theatre,
Trexler Pavilion for Theatre & Dance
Music by Arthur Sullivan
Libretto by W.S. Gilbert
Directed by James Peck
Musical Director Ed Bara
Choreographer AlexJo Natale
Scenic Designer Matthew Allar
Costume Designer Kevin Thacker
Lighting Designer John McKernon
Gilbert & Sullivan's crowd-pleasing romantic comedy sets sail this summer! Ralph Rackstraw, "the smartest lad in all the fleet," is in love with the Captain's daughter, Josephine, but her father has a more sophisticated suitor in mind. Will true love prevail?
Gilbert & Sullivan’s first big hit, Pinafore is full of hijinks and silliness, as well as the duo's trademark wit, satire, and tunefulness.
"The lasting appeal of Pinafore is Gilbert’s unmatched linguistic genius and Sullivan's generous supply of addictive melodies." – NY Times