The Pirates of Penzance 44 years old
A live 1980 performance in Central Park before the production moved to Broadway.
This Pirates of Penzance is primarily a historical document, part of the Broadway Theater Archive television series.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.
Credits
The Pirates of Penzance Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Kevin Kline He was 32, now 77 years old | as Pirate King |
| Linda Ronstadt She was 33, now 78 years old | as Mabel |
| George Rose He was 60, 68 years old when he died | as General Stanley |
| Patricia Routledge She was 51, now 95 years old | as Ruth |
| Tony Azito He was 31, 46 years old when he died | as Sergeant |
| Rex Smith He was 24, now 69 years old | as Frederic |
The Pirates of Penzance Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Arthur Sullivan as Original Music Composer. He was 138 (58) years old when He died | Sound |
| Wilford Leach as Director. He was 50 (58) years old when He died | Directing |
| Joshua White as Director. He was 37 (now 82) years old | Directing |
| Joseph Papp as Producer. He was 58 (70) years old when He died | Production |
The Pirates of Penzance (44 years)
A live 1980 performance in Central Park before the production moved to Broadway.
- Release day: Sunday, June 01, 1980
- Runtime: 123 minutes