U.S.S. Metaphor

A buoyant, silly live musical that turns a Victorian operetta into a gay-rights romp, performed with infectious enthusiasm and tongue-in-cheek charm.

Directed by

Lawrence B. Dillon

Genres

Music

Starring

Edward "Moose" Maravilla, Matt Prather, Robert Benda

Tagline

A fiercley hilarious and original adaptation of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic, H.M.S. Pinafore

Overview

Based on the hilarious Gilbert and Sullivan classic H.M.S. Pinafore, U.S.S. Metaphor includes such characters as Captain Closeted, his gay son sailor Stephen (in love with sailor Ralph Rackstraw), sanctimonious Reverend Dick Deadheart, the lovable Mister Buttercup, Savoy Network News reporter Anderson Scooper, presidential candidate the Honorable Secretary Josephine Porter, and her travel companion, "Aunt" Shebe. The ship is docked at Boston Harbor as Secretary Porter and her entourage visit to inspect for "homosexual activity." An inevitable happy ending celebrates same-sex marriage and tolls the bell for an end to Don't Ask, Don't Tell.

How it feels

Satirical, campy, whimsical and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Identity, love, politics, sexuality

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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