Review: T3 pirate boots the house down with ‘Pirates of Penzance’
David Coffee in Theatre Three’s ‘Pirates of Penzance.’ Theatre Three closes its season with the Gilbert and Sullivan classic Pirates of Penzance that serves as a rousing finish to a vibrant season by the company.
The comic opera, which opened last Monday, is filled with bawdy humor, a clever book and lyrics and a cast and crew that met any challenges G&S proposed with its complex songs, music and visuals.
T3 gave the cheeky story a fresh look with both a respect to the original material and a complete irreverence (a drinking game is included in the fun) that resulted in an enthusiastic ovation by opening night’s audience.
The show’s forefront really was the music which was a spirited and dare I say, zippy, soundtrack to the show, but also quite layered and meticulous.
