The Pirates of Penzance
This Pirates of Penzance is primarily a historical document, part of the Broadway Theater Archive television series. It presents, with some inevitable, tiny technical shortcomings, a live 1980 performance in Central Park, not the 1983 movie of the same name that also starred Linda Ronstadt and Kevin Kline. Those who remember that film, which had the benefit of retakes and editing, a lavish production budget, and the spaciousness of a Hollywood studio, may find this video less polished. On its own terms, it is nonetheless thoroughly enjoyable.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
The Pirates of Penzance
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 1, 1980
Runtime
2h 3m
Genres
Music, Comedy, Adventure, TV Movie
User Score
61%
Original Title
The Pirates of Penzance
Production Companies
New York Shakespeare Festival, Kultur Video, Broadway Theatre Archive
Director
Joshua White
Description
This Pirates of Penzance is primarily a historical document, part of the Broadway Theater Archive television series. It presents, with some inevitable, tiny technical shortcomings, a live 1980 performance in Central Park, not the 1983 movie of the same name that also starred Linda Ronstadt and Kevin Kline. Those who remember that film, which had the benefit of retakes and editing, a lavish production budget, and the spaciousness of a Hollywood studio, may find this video less polished. On its own terms, it is nonetheless thoroughly enjoyable.
