Gilbert and Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore in Concert
Covina Center for the Performing Arts (104 N. Citrus Ave Covina, CA 91723)
- Full Price:
- $35.00
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- $17.50*
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The last date listed for H.M.S. Pinafore in Concert was Sunday November 15, 2009 / 2:00pm.
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Goldstar Member Reviews
Adrienne A.
Delightful show, beautiful voices and a live orchestra-who could ask for anything more. The theatre is absolutely charming, all the seats are good and comfy. Check out the chandeliers. Parking is easy. It's a fun away-from-LA-get-away.Written on Nov 16 2009
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Kattywompus
We loved the venue, loved the performance and were delighted by this professional, charming production. Thank you to the entire company for bringing Gilbert & Sullivan's characters to life and making our evening thoroughly enjoyable!Written on Nov 16 2009
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Description
The entire production is NOT presented. Instead, the musicians are given full sway. The orchestra goes not into the pit but center stage behind all the characters who march out full blown before an audience hopefully already familiar with the mirth and silliness that is about to occur.
HSM Pinafore celebrates the grandfathers of the English Musical theatrical stage-- W. S. Gilbert (story and the staging the librettist) and Arthur Sullivan (the composer and songster) who mounted Pinafore in May of 1878, as the fourth production in what was to become a historic and precedent setting collaboration. Other titles to follow: The Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado (among many others). Gilbert and Sullivan were exemplars for American’s own master team--Rodgers and Hammerstein--who gave us Sound of Music, Carousel, Oklahoma, South Pacific, etc. etc. etc.
CCPA’s artistic staff has engaged the winning chemistry from last seasons GYPSY—Alison England Sam (Mama Rose) and Robert Brandzell (musical conductor) to bring the Pinafore concert to the stage. They have prevailed upon their considerable contacts in musical theatre to bring together veteran instrumentalists and vocalists who rise to the demands of Gilbert and Sullivan’s challenging material.
Prepare to enjoy the barbs thrown at patriotism, party politics,, bureaucratic incompetence, and the rigors of social class. Pull up to the CCPA stage and get to know once again Josephine, Sir Joseph, the Captain, Buttercup, and Dick Deadeye.