Break out the trumpets because we’ve got some amazing news to share! The Overture Center’s Jerry Awards has announced the following nominations for our spring production of The Pirates of Penzance:
Overall Production Nominations
- Outstanding Musical
- Outstanding Ensemble
- Outstanding Direction: Angela Hineline
- Outstanding Musical Direction: James Carrano, Maria Marsland, Matthew Marsland
- Outstanding Choreography: Jenny Ahlers and Heather Jones
- Outstanding Overall Design:
- Scenic Designers: Steve Nibbe and Mark Nornberg
- Lighting Designer: Steve Nibbe
- Costume Designers: Monica Freng and Diane Marsland
- Sound Designer: Ehren Tresner
- Outstanding Scenic Design: Steve Nibbe
Outstanding Leading Performance Nominations:
- Daniel N. (Frederic)
- Juney W. (Mabel)
- Samuel H. (Pirate King)
- Clare F. (Ruth)
- Isaiah O. (Major General Stanley)
Outstanding Supporting Performance Nominations:
- Lily Z. (Edith)
- Seth B. (Sergeant)
- Lucy T. (Isabel)
- Anna H. (Kate)
- Thomas J. (Samuel)
Jerry Awards Reviewer Feedback Highlights
A few additional highlights (in no particular order):
- “Pour, O Pour the Pirate Sherry” – great energy and physical movement, immediately threw the audience into the world for the next 2 hours
- “Oh, better far to live and die” – falls and combat were impressive and a standout moment for the Pirate King
- The sister numbers were quick-paced and charming
- All trio numbers of Ruth, Frederic, and the Pirate King
- The duets between Frederic and Mabel, well-done harmonies
- The fight between the cops and pirates, well-done all