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Gilbert & Sullivan - the Pirates of Penzance [1980 Broadway Version] [1983]
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Excellent despite technical standards
Review date: 2008-05-09 Rating: 10 out of 10
Thia is a unique record of an outstanding theatrical performance. How can anyone complain about the lack of A. L. although a theatrical great she cannot hold a candle to the vastly underated Patricia Routledge!
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Reviews
This is the Stage Play NOT the Movie
Review date: 2007-08-07 Rating: 4 out of 10
This is a stage play of Pirates of Penzance featuring Kevin Kline, Linda Ronstadt, Rex Smith and Patricia Routledge recorded live at the Delacorte Theatre, in Central Park, which was produced by Joseph Papp for the Public Theater/New York Shakespeare Festival. It is NOT the movie which stars Angela Lansbury despite what the cover image shows - that is a printing error.
"Gilbert and Sullivan's raucous and comedic operatic tale of Frederic, a `slave to duty' pirate, and the lowly band of `orphaned' is captured in all its fun and glory in this never before release production of Pirates of Penzance. Recorded live at the Delacorte Theatre, in Central Park, which was produced by Joseph Papp for the Public Theatre/ New York Shakespeare Festival. Kevin Kline sparkles as the swashbuckling, campy and libidinous Pirate King. Linda Ronstadt, making her theatrical debut, sings her way as the lovely and virginal Mabel; and Rex Smith is Federic, the young pirate who is bound to serve the Pirate King until his 21st birthday, which is days away, but being born on February 29th, Federic is a long way off from being released. Complications arise when Federic falls in love with Mabel and the high-spirited antics ensue. George Rose, playing Mabel's father, is hilariously pompous as `the very model of a modern Major-General.' The original cast offers the best in this Gilbert and Sullivan romp.
Gilbert & Sullivan - the Pirates of Penzance [1983]
Review date: 2007-01-08 Rating: 4 out of 10
Having seen the film on TV I looked for a home DVD version. The title was right,the cast was correct so I was pleased to order and receive - looking forward to viewing it at Christmas at the family get-together. Disappointment! The quality was poor and although the cast performed well, all was not as it should be.On the front cover it lists the cast, in particular Angela Lansbury. Where was she? It was a joy to see Patrica Routledge perform as only she can perform, but the film I had seen was quite different and starred Angela Lansbury in this role. I would still like to get the 'proper' version but don't seem to be able to track it down.
S. Walker
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Kevin Kline
George Rose
Rex Smith
Tony Azito
Linda Ronstadt
Creators:
Kevin Kline (Primary Contributor)
Linda Ronstadt (Primary Contributor)
Recording label: Quantum Leap
Manufacturer: Quantum Leap
EAN: 8712273120065
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Soundtrack, Import, PAL,
Release date: 2004-06-28
Number of discs: 1
Region code: 2
Running time: 112 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2008-01-13
Language: English (Original Language)