Gilbert and Sullivan at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis

Beginning tomorrow, June 18, the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota, will begin previews for their production of Gilbert and Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore directed by Joe Dowling. The show will feature Christina Baldwin (Buttercup), Robert O. Berdahl (Captain Corcoran), Barbara Bryne (A Very Special Visitor), Aleks Knezevich (Ralph Rackstraw), Seri Johnson (Cousin Hebe), Heather Lindell (Josephine), Robb McKindles (Bill Bobstay), Jason Simon (Dick Deadeye), Peter Thomson (Sir Joseph Porter) and J. Tyler Whitmer (Bob Becket). The production is put together by Joe Dowling (Director), Andrew Cooke (Music Director), David Bolger (Choreography), Frank Hallinan Flood (Set Designer) and Fabio Toblini (Costume Designer).

Joe Dowling, Christina Baldwin and Robert O. Berdahl (Photo: Brigitte Norby)

Production photos and video interview with Joe Dowling, after the jump. Visit the company's facebook page for more photos and information.