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Featuring an original score by Barry Manilow with book and lyrics by Bruce Sussman and hailed by The New York Times as a Critic’s Pick and called “impossible to forget,” Harmony is a powerful, sweeping musical that tells the true story of the Comedian Harmonists, a groundbreaking six-man vocal group who rose from obscurity in 1920s Berlin to become one of the world’s most celebrated musical acts. With irresistible humor, tight harmonies, and electrifying stage presence, they captivated audiences across Europe. Through the eyes of an older Rabbi looking back on his youth, the musical traces the group’s meteoric rise, their deep bonds with each other, and the personal and political forces that ultimately shaped their fate. Harmony is a powerful and moving musical about friendship, love, and the enduring power of music. 

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Harmony

Music Theatre of Connecticut

An epic, city-wide collaboration on the scale of West Side Story, this co-production with the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts brings fresh energy to a beloved classic. Gilbert & Sullivan’s pirate ship docks in New Orleans in a jazzy, blues-infused reimagining of The Pirates of Penzance, where the wit and wordplay of G&S meet Caribbean rhythms and French Quarter flair in an outrageously clever, high-spirited romp.
Raised by pirates, Frederic believes his 21st birthday will finally set him free, until a twist of fate complicates everything. When he falls for Mabel, the spirited daughter of Major-General Stanley, pirates, policemen, and villagers collide in a whirlwind of swordplay, mistaken identities, and fast-flying patter. Led by a tongue-twisting Major General, a swaggering Pirate King, and a shipload of unforgettable musical numbers, this high-energy adventure overflows with romance, mischief, and off-the-charts fun, perfect for first-timers and Gilbert & Sullivan aficionados alike.

And for audiences who loved the scale, electricity, and collaborative spirit of West Side Story, this is the must-see event of the season: a bold, genre-blending collaboration that brings opera, musical theatre, jazz and irresistible groove together in one wildly entertaining night.

Actor

Christian Libonati

Events

Upcoming events

6 - 8 Nov, 2026

Pirates! The Penzance Musical · Opera Columbus

Past events

11 - 27 Sep, 2026

Harmony · Music Theatre of Connecticut

Future and recently performed repertoire

Gilbert / Major-General in The Pirates of Penzance by Sullivan

Opera Columbus

Lesh in Harmony by Manilow

Music Theatre of Connecticut

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