Bohemian: A ‘Pirates’ Treasure, Gilbert & Sullivan Classic at 6th Street Playhouse
Bohemian
June 3, 2025
Every well-rounded theatergoer should see at least one Gilbert and Sullivan production in their lifetime, and Santa Rosa’s 6th Street Playhouse is presenting a delightful opportunity to do so. Its robust production of The Pirates of Penzance runs through June 21.
Perhaps W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan’s most-produced piece, the comic opera debuted in New York in 1879 and remains a favorite of light opera companies and adventuresome community theaters. The demands of costume, set, music and especially voice make it somewhat of a gamble for a non-operatically inclined company—but if done correctly, it can pay off with very satisfied audiences.