H.M.S PINAFORE
Director: Reegan McKenzie • Music Director: Georgianna Pappas
Concerts April 7 - May 16, 2019 • Performances May 4-19, 2019
Since its premiere in 1878, Gilbert and Sullivan’s wildly popular operetta H.M.S. Pinafore has delighted audiences with a nautically-tinged story of star-crossed lovers. The gentlemanly Captain Corcoran of the good ship Pinafore has a daughter, Josephine, who is in love with a lowly but gallant sailor named Ralph Rackstraw. The Captain forbids the marriage, wanting to match Josephine instead with the well-bred Sir Joseph, First Lord of the Admiralty. In the meantime, the Captain finds himself in nearly the same position as his daughter: his former nanny, Little Buttercup, falls in love with him, but he hesitates to reciprocate due to his higher social rank. The whole situation is turned on its head when Little Buttercup reveals a
game-changing secret she has kept for decades. A rollicking farce with endearing characters, memorable tunes, and a hilariously happy ending, H.M.S Pinafore is a classic, time-tested delight not to be missed.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
CONCERTS
Sunday, April 7 at 2pm - Finklestein Library
Sunday, April 14 at 2pm - Mahwah Library
Sunday, April 28 at 2pm - Ridgewood Library
Thursday, May 16 at 8pm - Five Star Premier Residences of Teaneck
FULL PERFORMANCES
Saturday, May 4 at 7:30pm - Ridgewood United Methodist Church
Sunday, May 5 at 3pm - Ridgewood United Methodist Church
Friday, May 10 at 7:30pm - Fair Lawn Community Center
Sunday, May 12 at 3pm - Fair Lawn Community Center
Saturday, May 18 at 2pm - Heritage Village
Sunday, May 19 at 1pm - Cedar Crest
H.M.S PINAFORE CAST LIST
-
Sir Joseph Porter, KCB ....................................................................................................................................................................................... Robert Prowse
-
Captain Corcoran ............................................................................................................................................................................. Frank Skokan (May 4, 12)
John Burke (May 5, 10, 18, 19)
-
Ralph Rackstraw ..................................................................................................................................................................... Joseph Mayon (May 4, 5, 12, 19)
Destino Rubiani (May 5, 10)
-
Dick Deadeye ............................................................................................................................................................................ John Holmboe (May 4, 12, 19)
Philip Sternenberg (May 5, 10, 18)
-
Bill Bobstay, Boatswain's Mate ............................................................................................................................................ Lou Ann Salkin (May 4, 5, 12, 19)
Scott Mankowitz (May 10, 18)
-
Bob Becket, Carpenter's Mate ........................................................................................................................................................................... Ronald Fraioli
-
Josephine .................................................................................................................................................................................... Veronica Shea (May 4, 12, 19)
Avery Peterman (May 5, 10, 18)
-
Cousin Hebe ............................................................................................................................................................................ Pamela Schopp (May 4, 12, 19)
Emily Agresta (May 5, 10, 18)
-
Little Buttercup ............................................................................................................................................................................ Eileen Mager (May 4, 10, 18)
Eva Giorgi (May 5, 12, 19)
Chorus ...................................................................................................................... Bob Bromberg, Bill Miele, Susie Rosenbluth, John Ryle, Wynne Webster
MAPS TO PERFORMANCE LOCATIONS
Enter your address below and your mode of transportation for step-by-step directions to our performance spaces, Ridgewood United Methodist Church & Fair Lawn Community Center. If you have any further questions, contact us on our contact page!