Life’s not easy on the high seas—especially when you’re there by mistake. Gilbert and Sullivan’s witty wordplay, swashbuckling satire, and captivating cadences make this lighthearted operetta a much-loved classic that never fails to entertain. Known for timeless (and tongue-twisting) tunes like “The Very Model of a Modern Major General” and “Poor Wand’ring One,” Pirates takes audiences on a lively adventure filled with comedy, disguises, romance, and dazzling singing.
Meet the Artists

Curt Olds*
Major-General Stanley

Kevin Burdette
The Pirate King

Patrick Bessenbacher*
Frederic

Vanessa Becerra
Mabel

Meredith Arwady*
Ruth

Nathan Stark*
Sergeant of Police

Andy Einhorn
Conductor

Seán Curran*
Director

Nadja Simmonds*
Assistant Director

Robert Wierzel
Lighting Designer

David Zimmerman
Wig and Makeup Designer

Piotr Wiśniewski
Chorus Master
*Lyric Opera Debut
