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The Pirates of Penzance

First Preview: Jul 8, 2016
Opening Date: Jul 15, 2016
Closing Date: Aug 13, 2016
Running Time: 02:20
The Pirates of Penzance

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Playing @
Barrington Stage Company
30 Union St , Pittsfield, MA 01201
The Pirates of Penzance, or The Slave of Duty centers on the dilemma of young Frederic who, as a child, was mistakenly apprenticed to the pirates until his twenty-first birthday. Helping Frederic to deal with this unusual predicament are the brash Pirate King; Ruth, the pirate maid-of-all-work; romantic Mabel; and the delightfully stuffy Major-General Stanley. On the rocky coast of Cornwall, England a band of tenderhearted pirates celebrates the coming of age of their apprentice, Frederic. 

Although Frederic's apprenticing to pirates was the mistake of his nurse maid Ruth, he has dutifully served, but he now announces his plan to devote his life to the extermination of piracy. 

With its swashbuckling pirates, innocent lovers, bumbling policemen and a Major-General who sings one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history, The Pirates of Penzance is sure to be a treat for the whole family. Brought to you by the team that created our production of On The Town.

@ the Boyd-Quinson Mainstage
Starring: Will Swenson, Kyle Dean Massey, David Garrison, Jane Carr, and Scarlett Strallen

Music by ARTHUR SULLIVAN
Libretto by W.S. GILBERT
Choreographed by JOSHUA BERGASSE
Directed by JOHN RANDO

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY &  WEDNESDAY @ 7 PM
THURSDAY thru SATURDAY @ 8 PM
SUNDAY @ 5 PM
WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY @ 2 PM
RegionalMusicalRegionalFamily
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 13
Audience Advisory:

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$25.00 - $69.00

Accessibility

  • Assisted Listening System

    Both the Boyd-Quinson Mainstage & the St. Germain Stage is equipped with an assisted listening system for the hearing impaired throughout the house. An induction loop system is also installed in the front orchestra. Please select the T position on your hearing devices to access this service. Hearing devices are available at the Box Office on a first-come, first-served basis the night of the performance. Sorry, no reservations accepted in advance.
  • Parking

    North Street is paid parking with no time limit on weekdays from 8 am-4 pm, all other times it is free. Columbus Avenue Parking Ramp one block south of the Mainstage. Open to the public after 5 pm on weekdays and all day on weekends.
  • Seating

    Although animals are not permitted in the theatre, an exception is made for guide dogs and service animals. Please inform the Box Office if any accommodations are required.
  • Telephone

    None on premises
  • Wheelchair Info

    Our venues are wheelchair accessible. Please notify the Box Office if you require wheelchair seating when booking (48-hour advance notice greatly appreciated). Please note: the Boyd-Quinson Mainstage theatre does not have an elevator. The mezzanine is accessible by stairs only.

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