Papp's Pirates: From Operetta to Musical (Video Essay)

For those waiting for a follow-up to the series AND NOW, THEY SING from last year, I have a surprise – I’ve now released a standalone video on the history of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Pirates of Penzance.” How did it go from a tightly-protected operetta to a rollicking, swashbuckling, improv-filled musical? Watch the video HERE to find out!

More standalone video essays to come!