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H.M.S. Pinafore

Valentine Theatre
Friday, February 19, 2027•7:30 PM
After more than four decades, H.M.S. Pinafore returns to Toledo Opera, bringing Gilbert & Sullivan’s signature wit, music, and high-seas hijinks to life. Onboard, the captain’s daughter Josephine hopes for love with the humble sailor Ralph Rackstraw, despite her father’s plans to marry her to the pompous Sir Joseph Porter. Mischievous sailors, scheming relatives, and the bumbling Little Buttercup, whose long-held secret turns everything upside down, ensure laughter, surprises, and joyous music throughout. This original production combines rousing choruses, clever wordplay, and unforgettable characters for an evening of nautical fun the whole family will enjoy.Starring Mike Schwitter (South Pacific) as Ralph Rackstraw, Emily Casey (company debut) as Josephine, Keith Phares (South Pacific, Cinderella, The Merry Widow) as Captain Corcoran, and Nicholas Wuehrmann as Sir Joseph Porter, KCB.Sung in English with English Captions
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About Valentine Theatre

This 130-year-old facility serves as a cornerstone of the local arts scene, preserving much of its historical character through decades of performances.story_potoo

410 Adams St, Toledo, OH 43604
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• Opens 9:00 AM
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