“Pirates was the fifth Gilbert and Sullivan collaboration and introduced the much-parodied "Major-General's Song". The opera was performed for over a century by the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company in Britain until the copyrights expired and by many other opera companies and repertory companies worldwide.
Modernized productions include Joseph Papp's 1981 Broadway production, which ran for 787 performances, won the Tony Award for Best Revival and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical, and spawned many imitations and a 1983 film adaptation; another is Rupert Holmes's 2025 Broadway adaptation Pirates! The Penzance Musical.” Wikipedia
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Today on the show, I discuss the kickoff of Master Arts' 40th season, providing Christian community theater to the people of West Michigan! In this episode, I welcome Cole Groot, the director of the upcoming fall production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance."
We talk about how exciting it is for Cole to bring this theater classic to life! I also reflect on how this represents a full-circle moment in my journey with Master Arts. Listen Here and then come see the show!
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If you have any questions or feedback, please send me an email at andrew@speaking4him.com or leave a voice mail by clicking on the microphone on the right-hand side of this page!
Additionally, my revised and expanded book, "Men of Valor," is now available for sale in paperback!
Keep serving the Best of Masters,
Andrew Gommesen
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