Gilbert & Sullivan - The Pirates of Penzance / Michell, Kelly, Oliver, Allen, Opera World

Gilbert & Sullivan's immortal musical The Pirates of Penzance is performed live on-stage in this release from Acorn Media. The play tells the story of a young man who's accidental pirate apprenticeship threatens to do in the titular band of swashbucklers. Along with the London Symphony Orchestra and the Ambrosian Opera Chorus, the 1982 performance stars Keith Michell, Alexander Oliver, Janis Kelly, Paul Hudson, and Peter Allen. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide.

Introduction to the opera by Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., "Making of" Featurette, Gilbert & Sullivan profile, Song index, Companion booklet featuring the Pirates of Penzance libretto.