The Pirates of Penzance 43 years old

A live 1980 performance in Central Park before the production moved to Broadway.

The Pirates of Penzance

This Pirates of Penzance is primarily a historical document, part of the Broadway Theater Archive television series.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 76 years old as Pirate King
Linda Ronstadt She was 33, now 77 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 68 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 81) years old Directing
Joseph Papp as Producer. He was 58 (70) years old when He died Production
The Pirates of Penzance poster
The Pirates of Penzance (43 years)

A live 1980 performance in Central Park before the production moved to Broadway.

  • Release day: Sunday, June 01, 1980
  • Runtime: 123 minutes