Saturday, July 21, 2012

Pirates of Penzance Wraps Up Nutmeg Series at CT Rep

Sean Martin Hingston (left, Pirate King) with Ryan N. Phillips (Frederic) and Diane Phelan (Mabel) in Connecticut Repertory Theatre’s Nutmeg Summer Series production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance, playing in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre, UConn, Storrs, July 12 – 22.  For tickets and information call 860-486-2113 and visit www.crt.uconn.edu.  Photo by Bob Copley.
Don't miss the conclusion of the Nutmeg Summer Series for CT Rep at the UConn campus with an enjoyable Pirates of Penzance wrapping up this weekend at the Jorgenson Theatre.

Gilbert & Sullivan’s comic operetta, directed by Broadway veteran Terrence Mann, stars Seán Martin Hingston as the Pirate King, Steven Hayes as the Major-General and Connecticut native Diane Phelan as Mabel. Cassie Abate choreographsvid Williams is Music Director (the five musicians. on stage, wear pirate garb).

The Design team includes: Michael Anania, Scenic Designer; Olivera Gajic, Costume Designer; Greg Purnell, Lighting Designer and Nathan Leigh, Sound Designer.

The tap-dancing cops alone are worth the trip up to Storrs.

PERFORMANCE & TICKET INFORMATION:

Evening performances tonight at 8 and tomorrow at 2 pm. Single ticket prices range from $10 to $42. Free parking is in Lot 9 across from the Jorgensen Center; paid parking is available in the North Garage). Call 860-486-2113 or visit www.crt.uconn.edu for tickets and additional information.
-- Lauren Yarger

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