Gilbert & Sullivan’s “The Pirates of Penzance” carries a most ingenious subtitle. It’s called “The Slave of Duty,” and Barasch’s performance consistently finds humor in that epigram.

They preface the performance by offering an unconvincing explanation for why this “Pirates!” is set in New Orleans and has incorporated the city’s “colorful personality” and “exotic ...

Pittsburgh has a 7-20 record on the road and a 20-36 record overall. The Pirates are 5-24 in games when they have allowed at least one home run. Wednesday's game is the third time these teams ...