Insight Series: Gilbert & Sullivan in America
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 3 PM

Maryland Hall, Room 308
801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD

*Free event! Registrations required.

From Pirates, which premiered in the U.S., to Patience and the remarkable popularity of the “Savoy Operas,” this presentation explores the surprising and far-reaching influence these works have had on American musical comedy, Mad Magazine, and American culture as a whole. Discover why the “Savoy Operas” are an important part of our cultural history—and some of the unexpected places their influence can still be found. (Did you know that John Wayne sang “Tit Willow” in his final film, The Shootist?)