College Light Opera Company Delivers a Delightful “Pirates of Penzance”

June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 Theater MirrorLeave a comment

Harrison Gilberti and cast in College Light Opera Company’s “The Pirates of Penzance”

“The Pirates of Penzance”. Written by W. S. Gilbert. Composed by Arthur Sullivan. Directed by James Mills. Musical Director Alex Gutierrez. Presented by College Light Opera Company (CLOC), Highfield Theatre, 58 Highfield Drive, Falmouth through June 21.

By Michele Markarian

If you’re looking to escape for a few hours with some lighthearted, humorous entertainment with a large dose of talent, do yourself a favor and head over to Highfield Theatre to see College Light Opera Company’s Pirates of Penzance. The enthusiasm of the college-aged cast, the brevity of James Mills’ direction, and the excellent orchestra under Alex Gutierrez make this production a joy to witness.

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE (The Wilbury Group, Providence, RI)

May 22, 2017May 22, 2018 Theater MirrorLeave a comment

Reviewed by Tony Annicone

The Wilbury Group’s closing show of their season is “The Pirates of Penzance” by Gilbert and Sullivan wildly adapted by Sean Graney and Kevin O’Donnell. The show first opened on December 31, 1879 but this version is a fresh take on their most popular comic opera. This subversive, loopy, and fantastically eccentric take on Gilbert and Sullivan’s preposterous musical took audiences in Chicago by storm when presented by rebel theatre makers The Hipocrites.