Poster-style graphic with text promoting Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance, taking place October 25 to 27.
Seven illustrated portraits of historical figures in nautical and pirate costumes, each with a quote beneath. From left to right: Major General, a naval officer; a woman with curled hair; a young woman with a scarf; an elderly woman in a bonnet; a man with a mustache in a navy uniform; a woman in a police uniform; and a pirate with a hat and long hair.
The image shows a stage performance with a group of women dressed in colorful checkered and floral dresses holding umbrellas, performing a musical or theatrical show.
Two actors dressed in historical costumes share a kiss on stage with a Union Jack flag backdrop, stage stairs, and architectural props.
A theatrical stage with actors in period costumes performing a scene, including soldiers, nobles, and townspeople, with a painted backdrop of a cityscape and Gothic architecture.
Women dressed in colorful vintage dresses and matching hats, holding lace umbrellas, performing a stage play with a backdrop of mountains and sky.
Group of men dressed as police officers singing or shouting, holding batons, wearing blue uniforms and traditional police helmets.
Actors performing in a theatrical play, with a woman in a pink dress and bonnet reaching out to a man in historic costume, surrounded by other women in vintage dresses with parasols, on stage set with a dark backdrop.
Two actors perform on stage dressed in period costumes; the woman on the left wears a pink lace dress, holding a pink lace parasol, with an expressive face. The man on the right wears a white shirt with a vest, holding an object, and has a surprised
Two actors on stage performing a scene from a play. The woman on the left wears a pink and white dress with lace and a wide-brimmed hat, holding a lace parasol. The man on the right wears historical pirate-like clothing with a white shirt, dark vest,
The stage of a theatrical performance with actors in pirate costumes, set against a painted backdrop of mountains and sky, with a pirate flag in view.

Set sail for laughter and adventure with Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance."

Fall in love with the whimsical world of "The Pirates of Penzance," where pirates roam the high seas and maidens swoon at the sight of a handsome young hero. With its delightful melodies and clever wordplay, this classic operetta tells the story of love at first sight, mistaken identities, and daring escapes. Join this colorful cast of characters as they navigate the rocky shores of romance with charm and humor.

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Where: Tennessee Theatre
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When: October 25 at 7:30 PM & October 27 at 2:30 PM

Parking: We recommend the State Street Parking Garage

Tickets start at $25

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Join us for the pre-show talk on Sunday, October 27 at 1:30 pm at the East Tennessee Historical Society across the street from the theatre. The talk will end by 2:10 pm.

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Logo of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville featuring an orange block letter 'T' and text in gray.
Logo of the University of Wisconsin-Madison featuring a red outline of Bascom Hill with a clock tower and the university name in black text.
Carson-Newman University logo with a navy and orange mascot emblem and text indicating it's a Christian university. 
This project is being supported in whole or in part by federal award number 21.027 awarded to Knox County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Arts & Culture Alliance.
This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRP5534 awarded to the State of Tennessee by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Meet the Cast

A woman with blonde, wavy hair and a bright smile, wearing a blue top and a gold necklace, sitting in front of a piano.

Christy Lee

Chorus Director

In order of vocal appearance:

A man with a beard and mustache wearing a flat cap, denim jacket, and light-colored shirt, smiling against a dark background.
A man with short brown hair and a beard sitting indoors against a gray background, wearing a patterned gray sweater, looking at the camera with a slight smile.

Daniel Spiotta

Samuel

Craig Irvin

The Pirate King

A portrait of a man with a beard and short dark hair, wearing a dark blazer and a blue shirt, against a dark gray background.
Photograph of a woman with shoulder-length brown hair, smiling, wearing a dark button-up shirt against a brown background.

Derrek Stark

Frederic

Joyce Campana

Ruth

A portrait of a smiling woman outdoors, wearing a red top, pearl necklace, and pearl earrings, with blurred green foliage in the background.
A woman with long dark hair, gold hoop earrings, and a small nose ring is looking directly at the camera. She is wearing a black sleeveless top with a Mandarin collar, and has a neutral expression. The background is plain and neutral-colored.

Ashley Victoria Jones

Edith

Young woman with curly hair and hoop earrings smiling at the camera against a dark background.

Meghana Krish

Kate

Headshot of a young woman with long brown hair, smiling, wearing a white blazer and black turtleneck, against a gray background.

Nicole Dayton

Isabel

Hanna Brammer

Mabel

A man in a suit smiling outdoors.
A close-up portrait of an older bald man with a long gray beard, wearing a black sweater, against a dark background.

Joseph Mechavich

Conductor

Dean Anthony

Stage Director

A young man with dark skin, short curly hair, and a mustache, wearing a black t-shirt and a gold watch, sitting on a wooden floor and looking up at the camera.
A man in a navy suit and purple tie sitting on a small chair on a patterned rug, smiling and looking slightly upward against a black background.

Allen Michael Jones

Sergeant of Police

Troy Cook

Major-General Stanley

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