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New York Premiere
- When
- 31 December 1879
- Where
- Fifth Avenue Theatre
The official premiere occurred at the Fifth Avenue Theatre in New York City, receiving positive critical and audience reception.
The official premiere was at the Fifth Avenue Theatre in New York City on 31 December 1879, where it was well received by both audiences and critics. Gilbert and Sullivan opened the production themselves on Broadway prior to the London production to retain direct profits.
Sources
- The Pirates of Penzance Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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