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Join GraceArtsLIVE for a shipload of shenanigans, laughter and fun as it opens its 20th season with Gilbert & Sullivan’s hilarious and hopeful PIRATES OF PENZANCE, October 9-11, 16-18 & 23-25. The story centers on young Frederic, having reached his 21st year is released from his apprenticeship to a band of tender-hearted pirates. He meets Mabel, the daughter of Major-General Stanley, and they fall instantly in love. Complications ensue because he’s pledged to the pirates until he’s 21, and he is a leap year baby. He is bound for 63 more years — and he’s a man of his word. Can he find a way to live happily-ever-after with Mabel? In 1981, PIRATES OF PENZANCE was nominated for seven Tony Awards and won for Best Revival, Best Leading Actor Kevin Kline, and Best Director Wilford Leach. It was also nominated for eight Drama Desk Awards and won five, including Outstanding Musical. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. For your reserved seat, visit the Box Office, 2146 McCulloch Blvd., Monday thru Friday 3-6pm or up to one hour before showtimes, call (928) 505-ARTS (2787) or online: www.graceartslive.com. Plan to set sail with us for a most enjoyable time of entertaining song, dance and merriment! October 9th–25th Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 2:00 PM Adults: $30 | Kids: $17 Get your tickets at www.graceartslive.com or call or visit the box office: 928-505-2787.