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Abigail Orr
Gilda
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Ahoy, mateys - Boston Summer Opera and the Horizon Ensemble are bringing The Pirates of Penzance to Back Bay!
Set sail for a night of comedy, romance, and high-seas hijinks in this campy classic by Gilbert & Sullivan! This fully staged production revives Arlington Street Church’s beloved tradition of performing operetta in the ’80s and ’90s.
The cast, orchestra, and creative team include nearly 50 young Boston-based musicians, led by stage director Hannah Shanefield and conductor Julian Gau. This production stays true to the operetta’s wit and charm while adding some fun modern twists, one of which is a very Bostonian police force. Come experience all the fun twists live – and support local artists!
General Admission - $20
Student/Senior - $10
General Admission at the door - $25
Student/Senior at the door - $15
CAST
Frederic - Leo Balkovetz
Mabel - Julia Pottinger
The Pirate King - Lucas Ludwig Coura
Major General Stanley - Dalton Rowe
Ruth - Vanessa Moya
Chief of Police - Johan Hartman
Sam - Akela Franklin
Edith - Larisa Bainton Hernandez
Kate - Dasom (Julia) Kim
Isabel - Abbey Diana Engelmann
CHORUS
Judd Blake, Alicia Boucher, Wallace Brown, Sean Connaughton, Abigail Cunningham, Lee Ellis, Cristina Evans, Anna Gaddie, Quinn Gutman, Quang Ha, Olympia Hatzilambrou, Eliza Howells, Thai Johnson, Hyeyoung Kim, Molly Knight, Sophie Urquhart, Danielle Shevchenko, Nora Sporn
CREATIVE TEAM
Stage Director - Hannah Shanefield
Music Director - Julian Gau
Assistant Conductor - Nur Fahlevi Pratama
Stage Manager - Abbey Diana Engelmann
Assistant Stage Manager - Jesse Lipschutz
Fight Choreographer - Becca Allen
ORCHESTRA
Flute - Hannah Elizabeth Tobias
Oboe - Cole Kubesch
Clarinet - Chasity Thompson
Bassoon - Kyle Sodman
Horn - Hannah Messenger
Trumpet - CJ Waldrop
Trombone - Mikayla Frank-Martin
Percussion - Ethan Putlack
Violin - Armando Ortíz Montenegro, Finnian Long
Viola - Elsie Bae Han
Cello - Enrique Hernández de Tejada III
Bass - Diego Martinez
COVER CAST
Frederic - Thai Johnson
Mabel - Sophie Urquhart
The Pirate King - Eliza Howells
Major General Stanley - Wallace Brown
Ruth - Lee Ellis
Chief of Police - Sean Connaughton
Sam - Molly Knight
Edith / Mabel Study Cover - Abigail Cunningham
Kate - Danielle Shevchenko
Frederic Study Cover - Judd Blake
Danielle Shevchenko
Kate
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The grand finale of Backroom Boston's Summer of Song series, and Boston Summer Opera's season, is this lighthearted concert celebrating Gilbert & Sullivan — the original masters of musical theater!
If you love Broadway, British humor, or a good pirate song, this one’s for you. Featuring highlights from The Pirates of Penzance performed by the incredible cover artists from Boston Summer Opera’s recent production, plus other favorite selections from G&S’s most beloved comic operas.
Who were Gilbert & Sullivan? A British duo whose clever lyrics and catchy melodies laid the groundwork for modern musicals — blending satire, silliness, and show-stopping tunes.
Expect pirates, patter songs, and plenty of fun in this one-night-only concert of operetta gems.
Light refreshments provided.
🎤 Presented by Backroom Boston, in partnership with Boston Summer Opera and West End Lyric.
All are welcome!
Danielle Shevchenko
Rose