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Join us for tongue-twisting patter, light-hearted love songs, and more! Celebrate the wit and whimsy of Gilbert and Sullivan (plus more favorites from their American cousins!) in an evening of comedy and toe-tapping tunes, including favorites from titles like The Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore, and The Gondoliers.
Curated by conductor and Gilbert and Sullivan specialist David Charles Abell and performed by cast members of The Pirates of Penzance.
Available now as an add-on to a 2025/26 season package.