# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Western Plains Opera Presents: The Pirates of Penzance
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Tickets on sale now for The Pirates of Penzance! Visit wpopera.org.

The Pirates of Penzance
by Gilbert and Sullivan
September 11 & 12, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Stage Direction – Ted Christopher
Conductor – Efraín Amaya
Chorus Master – John Swedberg

A hilarious comic operetta packed with swashbuckling adventure, clever wordplay, and unforgettable melodies. Follow the young pirate apprentice, Frederic, as he tries to escape his unlikely fate, only to find himself caught between a band of tenderhearted pirates, a troop of bumbling policemen, and true love. Bursting with wit, romance, and timeless favorites like "I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General," this family-friendly classic is an evening of laughter and musical delight for audiences of all ages.

Principle Cast:
Major-General Stanley: Ted Christopher
Pirate King: John Simonson
Frederic: Royce Brown 
Mabel: Megan Klebe
Ruth: Kaylee Capp
Sergeant: Eric Furuseth
Samuel: Kylee Cook
Edith: Emily Broadwater
Kate: Devyn Bechel

TICKET PRICES:
Adults: $35/$30/$25

Ages 17 & under: $10

Free admission with MSU Student ID (at door only)

Military discount with Active Military ID (at door only)

Doors open at 6:30 pm.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/minot/western-plains-opera-presents-the-pirates-of-penzance/200030588095635
- **Event Categories**: music, live-music, trips-adventures, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Minot
- **state**: ND
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Ann Nicole Nelson Hall, Minot State University
- **lat**: 48.246536359158
- **long**: -101.30065348404
- **full address**: Ann Nicole Nelson Hall, Minot State University, 500 W University Ave, Minot, ND 58707-0001, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Western Plains Opera Presents: The Pirates of Penzance being held?
  - **A:** Western Plains Opera Presents: The Pirates of Penzance takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 pm at Ann Nicole Nelson Hall, Minot State University, 500 W University Ave, Minot, ND 58707-0001, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Western Plains Opera Presents: The Pirates of Penzance?
  - **A:** Western Plains Opera Presents: The Pirates of Penzance is organized by Western Plains Opera Company.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Western Plains Opera Presents: The Pirates of Penzance is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Minot, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Western Plains Opera Presents: The Pirates of Penzance sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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