Washburn Opera Students sing the Pirates of Penzance
Washburn University Opera students performed the classic comic opera, The Pirates of Penzance Saturday evening at White Concert Hall. The Pirates of Penzance officially premiered in New York City in December 1879. The story concerns Frederic, who, having completed 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 the two young people fall instantly in love.