Pinafore, H.M.S.; or, The Lass That Loved a Sailor
Classification added June 6, 2016Premiered May 25, 1878
London. Opéra-Comique Théâtre
Composer:
Arthur Sullivan
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
William Schwenck Gilbert
Description:
Comic Opera in II Acts
Time Period:
19th Century
Place:
the British warship H.M.S. Pinafore
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Joseph Porter | Baritone | L |
| Captain Corcoran | Baritone | L |
| Ralph Rackstraw | Tenor | L |
| Josephine | Soprano | L |
| Little Buttercup | Contralto | F |
| Dick Deadeye | Bass | F |
| Bill Bobstay | Baritone | S |
| Cousin Hebe | Mezzo-Soprano | B |
| Bob Becket | Bass | B |
Minimum Chorus: 18
Divisi: SATB