Pirates of Penzance

Saw PoP with the kids at MIT G&SP today. Wonderful production: most of the singers were great, and the direction was traditional with enough new ideas to keep it engaging. The kids had a blast, and I think the other family who joined us also enjoyed it.

A few thoughts -- and after all, any good production of an old favorite show should prompt some new thoughts about how I understand the show. ( Cut for length )