Ride a wave of music and laughter as romantic sailors, sisters, cousins, and aunts sing and dance their way across the deck of the fanciful British naval vessel with the improbable name.

The New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players return to Columbus for yet another romp through the gentle satire and memorable signature tunes - such as I am the Monarch of the Sea, Bell Trio, and We Sail the Ocean Blue - of H.M.S. Pinafore.

The production will be held at the Southern Theatre on April 19 and 20.

Set directly on the ship's deck, this energetic production offers the rich sounds of a full orchestra, chorus, and soloists who seamlessly merge the classic elegance of the musical with a contemporary sense of humor to keep the show exciting for a modern audience.

In H.M.S. Pinafore, the very proper Captain Corcoran and ridiculously pompous Sir Joseph Porter preside, the villainous Dick Deadeye speaks the truth, and Little Buttercup reveals the outrageous mistake that allows true love to prevail.

For tickets, enter to win at www.columbuscityscene.org or call 614-469-0939.