(CINNAMINSON, NJ) -- Burlington County Footlighters presents The Pirates of Penzance across three weekends from May 1-16, 2026. This is a swashbuckling operetta full of hilarity, hijinks, and heart. It features Book and Lyrics by William Gilbert; Music by Arthur Sullivan.
Join Frederic, a duty-bound young pirate apprentice, as he grapples with love, loyalty, and ludicrous legal loopholes. With Gilbert and Sullivan’s signature wit and catchy melodies, this delightful tale pits tender romance against uproarious misadventure. Expect bumbling policemen, noble pirates, and a cast of characters so absurdly endearing, they’ll steal your heart—without looting your valuables.Fast-paced, family-friendly, and musically masterful, The Pirates of Penzance is a joyous escape into a world where operatic absurdity reigns supreme.
The cast includes Abia Johnson (Pirate King), Tim Herman (Major General), Jesse Panico (Frederic), Ashlan Petrillo (Mabel), Angela Lindner (Ruth), Cat Baldwin (Edith), Jordan Debes (Kate), Christina Concilio (Isabel), Nick Olszewski (Samuel), Jim Fried (Police Sergeant), Jaden Murray (Police Sergeant).
Pirates include Jamie Lynn Hill, Finn Hutchinson, Hank Klaus, Al Krier, Cassidy McQuoid, Kevin Pavon, Raymond Rebilas, Hamilton Scudder, Jenny Scudder, Des Whitaker, and Frank Zerns. Sisters include Abby Fried, Alex Keith, Lexi Mignogna, Blair Scanlan, Jamie Sheffer, Alaina Stampe, and Heather Stott. Police include Al Krier, Dave Pallas, Raymond Rebilas, Hamilton Scudder, Nick Williams, Des Whitaker, and Frank Zerns.
Performances take place May 1-16, 2026 with shows on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at 8:00pm and Sunday matinees at 2:00pm. Tickets are available for purchase online. The theater is located at 808 Pomona Road in Cinnaminson, New Jersey.
Burlington County Footlighters seeks to encourage the appreciation of theatre and other cultural programming through public presentations of these artistic endeavors; to allow non-professionals a place to explore their creativity; to provide education in the arts for young people in the region; and to engage with the community through outreach and activities designed to further these goals.
