Student Preview
The Pirates of Penzance
Music by Sir Arthur Sullivan, Libretto by W.S. Gilbert
Date: Thursday, January 28, 2027
Time: 10:30 AM - 1 PM
Location: Symphony Hall, Phoenix
Rating: PG
Language: Performed in English with English and Spanish supertitles
Length: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 30-minute intermission
Set sail on a topsy-turvy adventure with Gilbert and Sullivan’s beloved operetta, The Pirates of Penzance.
This delightful comedy follows young Frederic, mistakenly apprenticed to a band of tender-hearted pirates. On the eve of his 21st birthday, he’s ready to leave piracy behind, only to fall head-over-heels for Mabel, the daughter of the delightfully bumbling Major-General Stanley. But just as freedom and love seem within reach, a famously “ingenious paradox” turns his world upside down: born on leap day, Frederic is technically only five years old… and still bound to the pirates.
The Pirates of Penzance is packed with witty wordplay, sword fighting, and iconic songs, including the rapid-fire “I am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General.” Fun for the whole family, it showcases Gilbert and Sullivan at their best with a spirited mix of romance and satire that has dazzled audiences for generations.
This performance will feature American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation provided by our partners at The ASL Impact Program. Interpreters will be positioned near house right (the right side of the stage from the audience's perspective) with visibility from all seating sections.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Grade Level: Each performance is individually rated.
Cost: FREE for Title 1 Schools, $5 per student including College, $10 per chaperone
Chaperone Requirement: One supervising teacher required per 10 students (free chaperone ticket provided for every 10 students).
Student Requirement: To attend a Student Preview, you are required to be a CURRENT student and may be asked to present a student ID when picking up your ticket if you are not traveling with a large school group. If you are not able to present your student ID when picking up your ticket at will-call you will not be allowed into the event.
No school ID? Before completing your reservation, indicate in the notes section why you cannot present an ID (Homeschool student, private group, etc.)