The original is no longer copyrighted, but you would have to be careful not to include any changes from the newer copyrighted versions (which you may seen). Wikipedia gives an interesting history of Pirates of Penzance. Gilbert and Sulllivan were legally bilked of royalties for their earliest work by American theatres since their work was original copyrighted only in England.
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Vicki Bartholomew
Playwright
Sherwood OR
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-09-2014 10:25
From: Kathleen Bryant
Subject: Public Domain?
Is the original Pirates of Penzance in the public domain?
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Kathleen Bryant
Theatre Arts Teacher
Madison GA
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