Pirates of Penzance: Finale (1994)

Featuring Jon English, Simon Gallaher, Helen Donaldson, Derek Metzger, Tim Tyler, The Fabulous Singlettes, Toni Lamond and Marc James from the Gilbert & Sullivan classic The Pirates of Penzance.

[@upstatepiano]

Considering all G&S 'operettas' were composed as "music hall' entertainments, lampooning political and social 'norms' in Britain at the time of their composing, I think G&S would support and enjoy this 'megamix.' They were musical comedies of the highest order, mocking the 'stiff' operas across town, not stuffed shirt operettas. Unfortunately, they have been Doyle-carted into the museum. It takes inventive thinking to put these museum pieces back into popular culture! Bravo on this medley!!!

[@MrDrewskiski]

The 6 people who disliked this are jealous they don't look good in purple pants.

[@fleurpeffer5212]

🤣🤣🤣

[@robertgraziano]

Now that's what you call a finale...LOVE it!

[@askinner621]

Amen to that best curtain call in history

[@EtzEchad]

What a curtain call! The best I've ever seen.

[@Northampton1960]

The Pirates Megamix! Incredible. Not even the original Broadway production could top this. RIP Jon English.

[@bundyanna]

Quite possibly the greatest finale EVER.

[@restlessdavid]

Why can't all operas end this way? Utterly fabulous

[@stephanieefany]

I've never had more fun at a musical than the 25th anniversary production of Pirates. I was about 14. Jon and Simon absolutely killed it, my all time favourite musical!

[@philm2559]

I wish I was born well before 1994 so I could have seen this live !

[@Shoelpkof]

The perfect example of old doesn't need to mean dull

[@SingularSuperNinja]

That is by far and a way and without a shadow of doubt... the most bizarre finale I have ever seen.

[@ChioGaru]

This is so awesome! Screw those who're too far up themselves to appreciate this!

[@cheebe]

Best curtain call ever!!!!

[@MultiDeedee5]

This was the best production! So grateful to have been in that theatre - the atmosphere was electric - so much fun and audience participation! Jon English left us too soon!

[@BRANDY60rocks]

Great piece of Aussie magic❤❤❤

[@Ignauhak]

The Pirate King is SUCH a spectacular character that he even has the first part of his chapter in the medley remix sung for him by the chorus, & gets to come onstage with two lovely assistants! THAT'S how good Jon English's performance is!

[@ginawiggles918]

I love all G&S....but this production is the best ever. Great staging, performances and absolutely electric. Bravo.

[@justinmcgee6017]

Parents took me to this when I was about 6 or 7 years old at the Lyric Theatre in '94. Even at that age I enjoyed it! They were recording the one I saw, so maybe I'm out there in that audience somewhere! Rest peacefully, Pirate King.

[@jeninren]

I saw this live, I was four years old and it basically shaped my life.

[@Artoveli]

THAT WAS CRAZY! Man, I wish every musical production had a great curtain-call after-show thing like that. Can you imagine Phantom or Les Mis? Tee hee!

[@luismigueltorresborrego4316]

Aunque pertenezco a una cultura musical distinta, esta versión de Los piratas de Penzance me hace tan feliz, me sirve de medicina para la melancolía, que solo puedo decir gracias a Jonh English y que la tierra le sea leve.

[@luvingxangel]

Wowie.. their curtain call is amazing!

[@sims2lovealot]

best finale ever!! this movie is my childhood, every time i went to my grandparents place, i would watch this movie, and once i got to see the musical. i can't eve count how many times i've seen it. but i still love it!!

[@MsClyde57]

RIP John English.

[@InuKun2008]

And to Kevin Hocking (The Conductor) as well.

[@jameswalsh8837]

I saw this production live many years ago. To this day Simon Gallagher's Frederic is my favourite among many excellent Frederics.

[@hieronymusboschful]

I wonder if all these guys in the chorus look back at this performance and acknowledge how hot and fit they were.

[@Vincentsdream]

Wonderful, absolutely great. Even the Jon doesn't have the greatest voice, he was an AMAZING pirate king. Funniest I've ever seen. I love this production!

[@JO-zr6tf]

95,000+ views. Phenomenal. Must be time for a revisit?

[@ser132]

I absolutely love Simon's voice.

[@jomay78]

I wore out the video of this - just got the dvd. An all time favourite with the best curtain call ever!

[@trajan231]

Trilogy Finale of HMS Pinafore?

[@brunoguitteny5862]

Incroyable spectacle ! C’est beau , entraînant, et les voix sont très bien. Bref , du divertissement de bonne qualité comme j’aimerais en voir souvent. C’est une vraie découverte pour moi . Merci.

[@mikeslade127]

The greatest G & S Musical ever, watched this with my whole family more than 30 times. It's a stroke of genius The performers put an amazing Pantomime twist to this. CDs are priceless.

[@charlesajones77]

Yep, I just watched the entire thing in one sitting. This is quite possibly the best thing I've seen all year. And considering it's December 31st, that's saying something. Seriously, thank you @tigrrr12 for uploading this. I've now seen Pirates of Penzance approximately 51 times :)

[@garnets3484]

If you're gonna go .....Go HUGE !!!!!!!!!'

[@askinner621]

brilliant

[@cannyexplorer5357]

Wish this would be released on DVD for all regions. So needed in these sad times.

[@cupcake736]

Hilarious, just watched it through, and I loved it!! :D I'll be watching this again! The energy they have at the end is just inspiring.

[@fleurpeffer5212]

I listen to this while working out, thanks for posting!

[@Lissical]

I have and I've seen it! :) I love that version of the show. This was brilliant as well.

[@steelgear3876]

I saw this show live and to was SO worth it. (I was 13 when i saw it)

[@trajan231]

This is great. Also loved the opening!

[@Nerris121]

holy shit.. was it like this every single night?! lmao

[@matthewpatasnik2361]

Someone name of all the songs in this awesome medley. Got to love the passion making this!

[@trajan231]

Friends who plow the sea Married with impunity Tantarara A policemans lot is not a happy one When Frederick was a little lad Model of a modern Major-General No idea. Joy and laughter Poor Wandering One Is there but one maiden Pirate King With cat like tread. I've got some of the titles wrong

[@nicopavvi8494]

An essgee's play can't end until Jon English kisses somebody 😂

[@wenshadow1]

Brilliant !!!!!!!!

[@littlecorinthian]

That. Was. EPIC. :0) Absolutely brilliant!!

[@ashleyadams9827]

i did this play in middle school i was mabel

[@andrewskinner8560]

Ashley Adams awesome what did people say of your performance?

[@rossmcl177]

Wow. That was just amazing. I've sat here and watched the whole show from start to finish (its set up as a playlist). The show was great and the curtain call was just the icing on top. Thank you so much for posting all this. What a fantastic version. (By the way, Ruth's 'pilot/pirate' number is missing from the playlist. Not a criticism - just letting you know).

[@shadowstep9]

Wow I haven't seen this in such a long time. I have this on original VHS somewhere.

[@TheSoulGaugeYTver]

Ehh, could have used four more encores...

[@Nerris121]

ugh. The Major General should've gotten the last curtain call besides The Pirate King... He was absolutely crazy and epic

[@nickynackyneevy]

that is an AMAZING production, holy moley! can you get a video of that?? i'd love to get one!!

[@lesleywilbourne7823]

I had forgotten how much fun this was… time to dust down my dvd I think xx

[@martinpatrick9915]

Awsome Pirate megamix!!.

[@martinpatrick1746]

I saw the megamix of all three productions and she was now the star of the Mikado as Yum Yum and she got to sing with her former cast mates.

[@minely7424]

Absolutely excellent

[@ChuckDarwin1909]

Hurrah for the pirate king!

[@martinpatrick1746]

A couple of local productions have done a mega mix based on the Aussie production.

[@actorguy213]

Love this! Too all the naysayers who have already commented: Ever heard of The Hot Mikado?

[@lovepuppyxo1316]

0:18 HAHAH THE GUY

[@karrenturner7837]

Rip Jon English and Lachlan youngberg

[@Justinsupermagic]

bloody fantastic i so wanna be a pirate! where can i get this on dvd?

[@littlegiry]

Best curtain call EVAR

[@SoFee08]

OH MY WORD, very different! What version is this meant to be?!?! haha

[@Dulcinea.]

Really good singing....where is this theater located?

[@DAv2003]

Thanks. I'll look into it.

[@markbundles2]

"Oh Dry the glistening tear".

[@banjotails]

Sound repost this as Mega Mix :) 3 of my fav shows these

[@oboewizard]

Well that was fun. I enjoyed Pirates a lot more than their Mikado. I don't like the trio replacing the women's chorus - but it worked better in Pirates than in Mikado. The cast is outstanding though. Jon English is also much better as the Pirate King than as Poo-Bah. What role does he play in Pinafore? I would enjoy seeing that production if you have time to upload. Thanks for sharing. These productions are really fun.

[@trajan231]

He was Dick Deadeye

[@madskiandchris]

i am mabel in my school play and i am so excited to be playing such a good part with a cute guy named cedric

[@shelleyroseo]

i love thier 'megamix' its awsume aha XD

[@martinpatrick9915]

They did a megamix of 3 G and S shows I've seen it.

[@markbundles2]

Yeah they are, I can hear: "To see their father weep".

[@Plawranc]

But the coolest :D

[@antigonemerlin]

Wait, _what_ was the Major general doing with that rabbit and wine bottle?

[@martinpatrick9915]

He shoved the bottle up the bunny ass.

[@martinpatrick1746]

Wish the central park production did a megamix.

[@reapthewhirlwind4166]

Yipes!

[@GalazanCat]

The playlist is not in the correct order! Please tigrrr12 solve this!

[@DAv2003]

Where can I get the DVD'S and are they working for the European region?

[@zgordon]

does anyone know what the singlettes are saying?

[@WondersNassiri]

whats that song the 3 daughters are singing?

[@vgrrosters3801]

Do the booth singers get on stage or are they behind the scenes with mikes?

[@TheNQJess]

VGR Rosters booth singers? You mean you think this is lip synced? Are you crazy?

[@PuissantAlgernon]

If the audience enjoys this version more, why should they?

[@pheobedog]

oh do you now?????mememememe

[@MrScott8]

I don´t like "modernizing" of classical music. But this is good.

[@FivesCT---vm9iu]

Anyone know where I can order this rendition of the show?

[@christianerieckmann2655]

I also would like to know it !

[@vanherrmann]

if still interested, you can get all 3 of Jon English starring productions from ABC Shop, Australia on dvd

[@raylinfoster8139]

vanherrmann hu

[@pops1507]

The lads seem a tad "light in the boots."

[@reapthewhirlwind4166]

I would have walked out

[@bahma810]

@vulpecula999 Chill out - you forget - G& S were unconventional themselves; I wonder how many called their operettas blasphemous...by the way, you were never a schoolchild?

[@lopenash]

I wish I could hear something besides clapping and drums

[@TeganFromNowhere]

what on earth? funny- but very strange... were they trying to make musicals cooler or something?

[@sagahammer]

Dumbed down G & S

[@willremmers]

Don't they have any respect for the original score and libretto?

[@rulebritannia1]

brilliant