When the Foeman Bares His Steel | The Pirates of Penzance | TUNE

[@douglasburnside]

This might well be the single best performance of any single scene in Pirates of Penzance that any theater group ever did, showcased by Tony Azito and Linda Ronstadt. The choreography and camerawork was amazing, and the way the daughters and the pirates sang counterpoint near the end sent chills down my back.

[@FredSmith-s5t]

This is movie.

[@FredSmith-s5t]

I love this movie. It is a perfect version of Pirates of Penzance I have ever heard. Thank you!!!

[@ireneclessuras9996]

Love this performance - watch it over & over!

[@aegirkarl1411]

And this might be the single best comment.

[@debby8428]

@@FredSmith-s5t I saw this in Central Park. Tony is amazing! My dad was NYPD and watched the show many times behind the scenes. He said Tony would stretch for hours and that he was very talented.

[@Devadas44]

That whole body choreography of those policemen. It's enchanting

[@lavenderspectre103]

Tony Azito dances like he is made of rubber. He was before my generation but i have not seen anyone dance with such bounce and fluidity. Great scene too

[@edwardrobinson3447]

You should check out a movie of his called Apple Pie, some amazing dance moves there

[@richardlebreton6690]

I was going to comment that he moves like he's made out of rubber bands

[@harrisonbs]

Love how he nailed it on stage so well that they had to get him for the movie

[@stevensmith7301]

Tony Azito is amazing. I'm sad he didn't get better exposure beyond this. What a talent!

[@bandicootcollector]

I, myself, have been performing physical comedy for almost a decade and...It blows me away. Control, flexibility, speed, timing. There's one part where he almost falls as he goes to 'kneel' down, but other than that it's a flawless performance. I heard he had hyperextension, which allowed him to spin his elbows like that!

[@brokenfingers9607]

I don't care for musicals or opera but this is one of my favorite movies ever.

[@eperonetrindall9116]

Preach!!!

[@daviddiggens8841]

Nice

[@DavidChin-bt5ov]

This is my favorite version of the Pirates of Penzance. I love the disconnect between the Cornish daughters and the well intentioned but cowardly Keystone-cop like constables.

[@sudanemamimikiki1527]

I don't think they are cowardly so much as just being a bunch of guys expected to take on a gaggle of criminals armed with cannons, pistols and swords while only themselves being armed with batons...

[@unpampered]

​@@sudanemamimikiki1527 nothing much has changed in British policing then 😂

[@A4000]

So, the entire point of the song?

[@DankworthsGhostlyTales-nx5mz]

@@A4000 It's a comedy. The constables are terrified but are still willing to try and do their duty.

[@sleepCircle]

a fascinating insight into what luigi would've sounded like in a light opera

[@kittylove-x0x0]

🤣i now imagine princess peach as Mabel !!

[@EcaciaOfficial]

@@kittylove-x0x0 And Daisy as Edith

[@daviddiggens8841]

Especially as Mabel orders their plumbers to their death. . You know for glory and honour

[@thewayfaringgoblin4544]

No....now I can't understand read😂 that

[@thewayfaringgoblin4544]

This is true now I cannot unread and think this lmao

[@FredSmith-s5t]

Thank you Linda for performing in this. An AMAZING voice.

[@caronstout354]

"Poor Wandering One" is one of her best performances ever...

[@FredSmith-s5t]

@@caronstout354 You got that right!

[@DanYHKim2]

I read about this movie in Time Magazine. They reported that Ronstadt was doubtful about singing in the high soprano range, being a more throaty and lower singer previously. She was delighted to have uncovered this new range while being coached for this time.

[@lukacunningham342]

“They’re still here!” 😂

[@billyjoejimbob75]

I just remembered why since I was a kid every time I encounter a large spider I sing TARANTULAAAAHH.

[@StevenTorrey]

For those who don't know, this is a marvelous production that kids will enjoy.

[@Jhonka8807]

1:10 You can't fool me Tony Azito! I see you almost falling there!

[@ElleCee62978]

During With Cat Like Tread, Kevin Kline also almost ate it. At the end of the song, after the kicks.

[@jamesgrimes4587]

HAH. Great catch

[@JanJansen985]

Ive never seen that lol Thank you for pointing that out

[@claymountain1300]

0:53 is a close one too

[@davidrosen9346]

watching this in Central Park in 1980 under a summer sky was remarkable.

[@debby8428]

me too! my dad was NYPD and brought my sister and I back stage. He used to sing along with the chorus behind the stage!

[@Martin-es8mb]

@@debby8428 oh how cool guess your dad as a NY police guy got to sing along with the chorus .

[@debby8428]

@@Martin-es8mb My dad was a good singer and a very friendly guy.

[@joejohnston3]

One of our favorite numbers from this film. Masterful, and superbly funny.

[@ArkVogel]

I knew Waluigi reminded of someone...

[@jackshenhouse]

Tony Azito was a GOD.

[@davidhampshire8632]

Tony was great. A lovely guy. Bless him.

[@baldguy42]

Absolutely! The man did not have a bone in his body!

[@debby8428]

100%

[@truthof7382]

Another incredible artist gone too soon.

[@Martin-es8mb]

Tony died from complications of a aids illness.

[@billvolk4236]

3:06 This is the map they couldn't figure out which way to hold. That's hilarious.

[@charlesmangum2100]

Loved this version of Pirates of Penzance. Loved it. Probably the best version. Loved it.

[@normalplayer7377]

4:17 He's got rather good dance moves

[@daviddiggens8841]

I agree that is by far the best move in the whole piece

[@paul16451]

They're still here!!🤣🤣

[@WilliamJames48]

I've seen this like 1000 times. No it doesn't get old. More important now than ever.

[@MarySSpeer]

Tony Azito steals the show!💕🎶

[@Martin-es8mb]

Rip Tony Azito died from a aids related illness gone too soon 😢.

[@MarySSpeer]

@@Martin-es8mb Oh no! What a terrible loss to the world. So sad 😩

[@martinpatrick9915]

This is the movie verison of the central park production all of the stars reprised their roles from the central park production.

[@davidhampshire8632]

...except they brought in Dame Angela Lansbury for the film.

[@flashstudiosguy]

I've only JUST noticed that the Police are wearing SPATS on their boots! Wow, Penzance Constabulary pays it's Officers well if they can afford spats!

[@Grymbaldknight]

I mean, their shoes are part of their uniform. The government pays for their uniform, surely.

[@joshuaplotkin8826]

The marines in One Piece need to sing this

[@ScotGirl1314]

I love this musical! This song is so funny 😆 Go ye heroes, go and die!!!

[@TFZ.]

Indeed it was!

[@eileenentler8993]

"We go, we go ... " "They're still HERE ... " "We go, we go ... " "Ah, but you DON'T go ... " LOVE LOVE LOVE this ... lol ❤

[@EcaciaOfficial]

@@eileenentler8993damn it, they don’t go!

[@AROBASPARK]

This was my introduction to the Pirates of Penzance, so for me this has always been PoP. Rip Tony Azito, George Rose & Angela Lansburry. You were among my many heroes.

[@Kirby.Burgess]

She’s belting her face off and it’s weird but I live for it

[@joshuaplotkin8826]

England's finest, ladies and gentlemen

[@TFZ.]

Does the Sergeant make anyone else think of Luigi?

[@nicholastosoni707]

Waluigi 😂

[@TFZ.]

@nicholastosoni707 🎼🎶"WAAAAAAAAAAN the foeman bares his steel!!!"

[@flashstudiosguy]

If you mean the Lead Policeman, I'd like to point out you used the wrong rank, he's a Sergeant, not a Captain which, in Britain, is a MILITARY rank, NOT a Police one.

[@TFZ.]

​@@flashstudiosguy😮... Oops... Thanks 👍 😅

[@daviddiggens8841]

Who came first though lol

[@deadandburied7626]

Linda Ronstadt rules! ❤

[@tanngrisnr5076]

I think of any musical/opera I've seen put to film this movie has the best I've ever seen and even if this was the only scene that had any I'd still rate it as high.

[@A4000]

Nope.

[@nicoleglover8103]

This is my favorite movie

[@Longtack55]

Superb. I enjoy this repeatedly as I wish to sing it to my policeman pals.

[@muttley738]

That’s Waluigi.

[@LoudlyHowl]

This VERSION of the musical is PARTIALLY responsible for me

[@guitaoist]

Hilarious and great music, a rare combo

[@aragorn767]

@2:05 My dad arguing with the GPS.

[@batimgamer126]

TONY ATE

[@brucenichols9153]

Love this is he a rubber man>

[@banjokazooie370]

Waluigi as a British policeman is funny.

[@58christiansful]

Clearly inspired by the Keystone cops. The film is a delight, infinitely re-watchable.😊

[@JustineWittich]

FUN FUN FUN! And beautifully done!

[@thewayfaringgoblin4544]

My dad was the head of the Police men 😂 in his high school days 😂

[@yaboichris1247]

I just got the role of police sergeant yesterday!!!

[@thewayfaringgoblin4544]

@@yaboichris1247 sorry for the belated Congratulations....hope the musical goes well and I guess break a leg :)

[@toemato77]

I’m actually trying for the song because I’m the sergeant at the high school play, but I’m only in seventh grade

[@Martin-es8mb]

​@@yaboichris1247keep the spirit of tony Azito in your performance.

[@Martin-es8mb]

​@@toemato77keep the spirit of tony Azito in your performance as the police Sargent.

[@sator_project]

I bet good money Wes Anderson has memorized every frame from this scene

[@splinky45]

Graciela Daniele did the choreography❤

[@sameaston9587]

Whenever I saw John Barrowman in those blue blue bluuuuue eyes, I just think, "Liverwurst must flow."

[@autobotjedi3457]

Please tell me I'm not the only one who called the lead constable/Tony Azito the Boneless Cop 😂😂😂😂

[@Nobody-s6g6r]

If they ever try to remake Pirates of Penzance, I can’t see anyone other than Sasha Baron Cohen in this role.

[@A4000]

Yes, he’d be perfect based on the sole criteria that he looks like only one of the many actors to portray this role. Holmes, you astound me!

[@jonshannon7096]

But they still won’t go!

[@Martin-es8mb]

Aw dammit you won't go.

[@martinreal8597]

Brilliant

[@migle_cutiegirl1022]

(feat. Tarantara)

[@LeftyCenter]

Happy Leap Day

[@GIGATHEBOT]

You know kind of reminds me of the setup in monty pythons holy grail with sir robin

[@spock_elvis]

I can do that with my head.

[@daviddiggens8841]

I've tried so if you can actually do that props to you

[@maijacistjakova2565]

Let to make a musical about mister Putin in the same style 😂

[@theultimatereductionist7592]

This is a great musical, but 2023's updated version, "The Pirates of Somalia", is even better.

[@dimetronome]

While everyone in this production is extraordinarily talented, I greatly prefer this played straight as an operetta without all the goofiness. I find it far funnier that way, but that's just my opinion.

[@UncleSam13]

from the 1983 movie. explains why it sucks.

[@michaelknight5873]

You came here to say that? Why?

[@daviddiggens8841]

WHAT! why? How?

[@TheAureliac]

@@michaelknight5873 Obviously to be a buzzkill.