COMING SOON!
The How Well We Live Foundation, in cooperation with the Livingston Arts Council, will be hosting the first Opera at the Historic Howell Opera House in over 100 years, The Original 1879 Gilbert & Sullivan Operetta Pirates of Penzance. This Opera will be produced and directed by Emmy-nominated producer, Sam Logan Khaleghi, and performed by local Michigan Artists.
Step back to 1881 and experience this work as it was originally intended. This production is based on the original 1879 Gilbert & Sullivan operetta, performed inside the historic Howell Opera House in a setting that reflects the era in which it was created. Here, the music, humor, and atmosphere come together to offer a rare glimpse into the world this piece was written for.
“The Pirates of Penzance” is a fast-paced comic opera filled with clever wordplay, romantic twists, and delightfully absurd characters. The story follows a young pirate apprentice, a band of overly sentimental pirates, a determined Major-General, and a group of spirited daughters—all set to some of the most iconic and energetic music in opera.
Expect a lively mix of singing, theatrical storytelling, and humor that ranges from playful to sharp, all delivered in the classic Gilbert & Sullivan style.
Performance Dates & Tickets
Performance Dates & Times
Doors open one hour prior to each performance
Friday, April 24 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 25 at 7:00 PM
Friday, May 1 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 2 at 7:00 PM
Tickets: $50
Your ticket is more than admission—it is an investment in what comes next.
Before we can restore this Opera House, we have to make sure the organization behind it is strong enough to see it through. This is a fundraiser for the Livingston Arts Council, and we would love for you to be part of it! Please consider adding a gift at checkout.
———- Important Venue Information———-
This performance takes place in an unrenovated historic second-story space within the Howell Opera House.
Due to the historic nature of the building, this space is not ADA accessible. Attendance requires walking up a full flight of stairs, and there is no elevator.
By purchasing a ticket, the purchaser acknowledges these conditions and confirms their ability to access the performance space safely. Ticket purchase also constitutes acknowledgment of the historic nature of the venue and voluntary assumption of any risks associated with attending the performance.
