1983 Event Linda Ronstadt debuts as Mabel in "Pirates of Penzance" 1982 Event "Pirates of Penzance" closes at Uris Theater New York City after 772 performances 1981 Event "Pirates of Penzance" opens at Uris Theater New York City for 772 performances 1980 Event Linda Ronstadt opens in "Pirates of Penzance" on Broadway 1956 Birthday Rex Smith, born in Jacksonville, Florida, actor, Solid Gold, Pirates of Penzance 1946 Birthday Linda Ronstadt, born in Tucson, Arizona, singer, Dif Drum, actress, Pirates of Penzance 1940 Event Frederic from G and S "Pirates of Penzance" finally released by pirate 1921 Birthday Joseph Papp, born in Brooklyn, stage producer/director, Pirates of Penzance 1879 Event Gilbert/Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance," premieres in New York City 1879 Event Opera "Pirates of Penzance" is produced (New York City) 1879 Event Gilbert and Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance," premieres
