The Pirates of Penzance
The Pirates of Penzance (1980)
A live 1980 performance in Central Park before the production moved to Broadway.
Starring Kevin Kline, Linda Ronstadt, Rex Smith
Directed by Joshua White,Wilford Leach
This Pirates of Penzance is primarily a historical document, part of the Broadway Theater Archive television series. It presents, with some inevitable, tiny technical shortcomings, a live 1980 performance in Central Park, not the 1983 movie of the same name that also starred Linda Ronstadt and Kevin Kline. Those who remember that film, which had the benefit of retakes and editing, a lavish production budget, and the spaciousness of a Hollywood studio, may find this video less polished. On its own terms, it is nonetheless thoroughly enjoyable.

Runtime: 123 min.     Rating: 5.8     DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Adventure,Comedy,Music
Keywords: musical,slapstick,pirate,gilbert and sullivan,army major,queen victoria,filmed theater
Cast
   Pirate King
   Mabel
   Frederic
   Sergeant
   General Stanley