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**Set sail on a topsy-turvy adventure with Gilbert and Sullivan’s beloved operetta, *The Pirates of Penzance*.**

This delightful comedy follows young Frederic, mistakenly apprenticed to a band of tender-hearted pirates. On the eve of his 21st birthday, he’s ready to leave piracy behind, only to fall head-over-heels for Mabel, the daughter of the delightfully bumbling Major-General Stanley. But just as freedom and love seem within reach, a famously “ingenious paradox” turns his world upside down: born on leap day, Frederic is technically only five years old… and still bound to the pirates.

*The Pirates of Penzance* is packed with witty wordplay, sword fighting, and iconic songs, including the rapid-fire “I am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General.” **Fun for the whole family, it showcases Gilbert and Sullivan at their best with a spirited mix of romance and satire that has dazzled audiences for generations.**

**Estimated Running Time:** 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 30-minute intermission

**Language:** Performed in English with English and Spanish supertitles