Jay Laga’aia had to take on more than saying “Argghh!” when he accepted the role of the Pirate King in a new production of The Pirates of Penzance.

COURTESY HERB OHTA JR. “‘Ukulele Story ” Herb Ohta Jr. Lele Musical Productions When the child of a famous entertainer chooses to go into the same line of work, it’s almost inevitable that comparisons ...