Please note that this show will take place at the
Amelia Center Theatre at Gulf Coast State College (click here for map)
5230 US-98, Panama City, FL 32401

A sextet of stars and pianist of New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players perform The Pirates of Penzance in one act, with all of the famous numbers by all your favorite characters -dressed to the nines in piratical and Victorian splendor. Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history. On the coast of Cornwall, a band of tenderhearted pirates celebrates the coming of age of Frederic, who was mistakenly apprenticed to the pirates until his 21st birthday. Now, Frederic has vowed to devote his life to the extermination of piracy - until a ludicrous leap year snag threatens to keep him apprenticed to the pirates for life! Throw in a brash Pirate King and the delightfully stuffy Major-General Stanley and you’ve got what The New York Times calls “AN ENDEARING PRODUCTION WITH HIGH MUSICAL STANDARDS AND SPIRITED PERFORMANCES.” After intermission, the performers return in black tie and gowns to entertain the audience with many selections from the full repertoire of Gilbert & Sullivan’s comic operas- including our signature section- impromptu audience requests!

Take 3 is a powerhouse trio that brings together the elegance of classical music with the excitement of pop, rock, and cinematic favorites. Featuring a stunning combination of violin, cello, and piano, their performances are known for their energy, emotion, and genre-blending flair. From Bach to Beyoncé, Take 3 creates a unique and captivating concert experience that appeals to audiences of all ages and musical tastes.

Mr. Ho's Orchestrotica - Quintet Story-driven global jazz and chamber music
In the same way a chef de cuisine runs a kitchen, percussionist Brian O’Neill leads a team of five musical creators who deftly collaborate on instruments foreign and domestic to form modernist delicacies for hungry, curious listeners. From the high arts of jazz and chamber music to adaptations of mid-century exotica and pop art, the quintet version of Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica renders O’Neill’s original compositions and curious adaptions of Bach, Gershwin, Shostakovich and John Adams into cinematic, layered music for armchair travelers ready to journey off road.

While the quintet eschews most of the musical forms, rhythms, and styles of the 1950s exotica sound that inspired O’Neill, it fully embraces the unique genre’s love of escapism, whether through deliberate, out-of-context use of global sounds or through jazz improvisation that doesn’t swing and deliberately imitates the rhythm of a skipping record. On the listener’s plate might be equal parts scratch and sniff, bongos with a fugue, and a cat fight at a piano recital. On the stage, the ensemble skillfully negotiates detailed compositions and arrangements of classical works while relying on listening and instinct to drive passionate improvisation. The quintet has delighted ears across the US and internationally and was awarded a $15,000 touring grant from SouthArts' JazzRoad Tours program in 2024.

Hansel and Gretel
by Engelbert Humperdinck
Presented by Peach State Opera

Peach State Opera is a touring company that shares the thrill of live opera with small communities in Georgia and its surrounding states by presenting exciting and portable English-language productions. PSO resides at the Clarkston campus of Georgia State University – Perimeter College, as one of the college’s “Artist Affiliate” organizations. Artistic Director Evelyn Hughes incorporates emerging professional singers into the casts, thus giving them valuable experience as well as the performing credits necessary for a burgeoning career.
Source: www.peachstateopera.org

Six Appeal is a high-energy, six-member a cappella group known for their stunning vocal harmonies, beatboxing, and comedic stage presence. Blending pop, rock, jazz, R&B, and original music, their performances are a lively mix of concert and comedy, featuring choreography and audience interaction. With multiple international awards and appearances at major events like the Oscars Vanity Fair Party and the Sugar Bowl, Six Appeal delivers a dynamic and unforgettable all-vocal experience.

Bachelors of Broadway is a dynamic vocal trio from New York City that brings the magic of musical theatre to life with rich three-part harmonies and polished, symphonic arrangements. Their high-energy performance features show-stopping numbers from classic and contemporary Broadway hits like Les Misérables, Wicked, Hamilton, The Phantom of the Opera, and The Greatest Showman. With Broadway-caliber vocals and charismatic stage presence, they deliver a captivating and uplifting musical journey that celebrates the best of the Great White Way.