(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- The Light Opera of New Jersey presents H.M.S. Pinafore from July 11-12, 2026 at the Sieminski Theater Cultural Arts Center. This is a comic operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan that satirize the British class system.
It’s filled with catchy tunes, clever lyrics, and a humorous plot. It follows the story of a naval captain’s daughter who falls in love with a lower-class sailor, despite her father’s plans to marry her off to the First Lord of the Admiralty.
It’s a delightful mix of love, mistaken identity, and social commentary, all set to catchy tunes. Its lighthearted humor and engaging story make it suitable for audiences of all ages.
Performances take place Saturday, July 11 at 2:30pm & 7:30pm; and Sunday, July 12 at 2:30pm. Tickets are available for purchase online. The venue is located at 8000 Fellowship Road in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
The creative team includes Jason Tramm, Conductor; Veronica Shea, Director; and Katie Bradley, Choreographer. The cast includes Cameron Smith (Ralph Rackstraw), C. Paige Porter (Josephine), Alejandro De Los Santos (Captain Corcoran), Corrie Lotito (Little Buttercup) Sean Coyle (Sir Joseph Porter, KCB), Jose Vasquez (Dick Deadeye), Chazmond Peacock (Boatswain), and Sydney Perez (Cousin Hebe).
The ensemble includes Carolyn Anderson, Claire Dempsey, Thomas Donelan, Dan Drew, Bella Fisher, Teresa Giardina, Viviana Kaszubski, Andres Perez, Christopher Silsby, Emily Vidler, and Rachael Vinci.
Light Opera of New Jersey is a premier regional theater company dedicated to bringing high-quality operetta, opera, and musical theater to the community while fostering the development of emerging artists and engaging young audiences through innovative outreach.
