Gilbert & Sullivan Society Houston presents the movie musical “The Pirates of Penzance” at River Oaks Theatre on June 4

When

June 04, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

What

The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston presents the 1983 movie musical, “The Pirates of Penzance” on Wednesday, June 4 at the historic River Oaks Theatre, with $5 of every ticket sold benefiting the Society. “The Pirates of Penzance” operetta was performed by G&S Houston in the summer of 2023, playing to sold-out crowds.

This Gilbert and Sullivan classic musical comedy of mistaken identity comes swashbuckling to the screen with all the laughs, songs and stars that made it a long-running Broadway smash. Kevin Kline reprises his Tony Award-winning role as The Pirate King, along with Angela Lansbury, Linda Ronstadt, George Rose and Rex Smith in the story of a roguish pirate king and his adventurous young charge who explore the coastline in search of treasure and romance.

The musical style of “The Pirates of Penzance” is characterized by its catchy melodies, humorous lyrics, and witty use of operatic conventions. The music, composed by Arthur Sullivan with libretto by W.S. Gilbert, features a blend of styles, including comic operetta, parody, and some more serious musical moments.

The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston, founded in 1952, is Houston’s oldest opera company and is dedicated to preserving and sharing the delightful comic operas of the Victorian-era team of W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Every summer in late July, the Society stages a theater production of one of their 10 major comic operas. This year’s production is the fairies vs. House of Lords satire Iolanthe (pronounced “eye-oh-LAN-thee”), with tickets going on sale in early June. Please visit www.gilbertandsullivan.org for more information.

Tickets

Tickets are $21plus fees, with $5 going to Gilbert & Sullivan Society

Where

The River Oaks Theater

2009 West Gray Street Houston, TX 77019