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In this magical and romantic musical drama, follow the journey of a young couple as they navigate through love and the obstacles that come with it. Filled with enchantment and wonder, this play is sure to captivate and delight audiences of all ages.This...

A lively and entertaining comic opera that tells the story of a young woman's quest for love and happiness. Featuring catchy melodies, witty lyrics, and engaging characters, The Dove of Peace remains a popular and enduring classic of the American musical...

Cette opérette est une comédie musicale drôle et charmante qui suit les aventures d'un soldat en quête d'un amour perdu. Avec une musique entrainante et des numéros de chant entraînants, cette œuvre est un vrai régal pour les fans de musique théâtrale...

Une demoiselle en loterie est une opérette légère et enjouée, qui raconte l'histoire d'une jeune fille qui gagne un million de francs à la loterie et doit choisir entre ses nombreux prétendants. La musique de Jacques Offenbach est entraînante et les...

First performed in 1886, Erminie was a massive hit in its day, playing for over 500 nights at the New York Casino. This book contains the full libretto of the operetta, along with behind-the-scenes stories, reviews, and illustrations. For fans of musical...

The Pied Piper is based on the traditional tale made famous by Robert Browning, and uses much of Browning's poem. This adaptation has the Piper making his first appearance as a modern busker, delighting the children with his music.3 women, 5 men, 20 men...

The elegantly absurd plot centres on Jack Worthing, who is "Ernest" in town. He wins Gwendolen's hand, but she declares that she chiefly loves him for his name Ernest - the name Jack has allotted to his non-existent brother whose peccadilloes explain his...

The Salamander, a sort of dragon, is in trouble with the Fire Flies, because he is unable to create a fire by breathing on a pile of sticks. To redeem himself he is sent on a mission to burn down Papertown. The paper inhabitants, including the Papertown...

It's the swinging 1660s. King Charles II wants nothing too heavy: politics are a bore. When Nell and her friends, from the local Bawdy house, join the new Drury Lane Theatre, Charles is delighted by their saucy songs and cheeky antics. Nell rises to...

Welcome to Catesby's Cabaret Club, your hostess for the evening is Miss Catherine Wheel ... It is the reign of King James I, a time of religious unrest, double-crossing and treachery.13 women, 13 men

Divorce Me, Darling! is a nostalgic and amusing take-off of the musical comedies of the 1930s and a sequel to the technique used in The Boy Friend for the 1920s. The charming young pupils of Mme Dubonnet's finishing school who married their respective...

Embodied Nostalgia is a collection of interlocking case studies that focus on how social dance in musical theatre brings forth the dancer on stage as a site of embodied history, cultural memory, and nostalgia, and asks what social dance is doing...

Award-winning Talmud teacher Judith Abrams brings her love of Jewish tradition to the musical stage in this new musical drama.Rachel's bat mitzvah is nearing, and fights with her mother are heating up. Will the ceremony marking Rachel's coming of age...

"St Agnes' Eve" is poem by Alfred Tennyson set to music by Arthur Sullivan in 1880. Sullivan was an English composer best known for his comic musical opera collaborations with the librettist W. S. Gilbert. His works also include 23 operas, 13 major...

"The Yeomen of the Guard; or The Merryman and his Maid" is a comic musical opera written by Arthur Sullivan and W. S. Gilbert in 1888. Gilbert and Sullivan were a Victorian-era theatrical partnership of the librettist W. S. Gilbert (1836-1911) and the...

"The Absent-Minded Beggar" is an 1899 poem by Rudyard Kipling, set to music by Sir Arthur Sullivan. Sullivan was an English composer best known for his comic musical opera collaborations with the librettist W. S. Gilbert. His works also include 23...

"Patience; or, Bunthorne's Bride" is a comic musical opera written by Arthur Sullivan and W. S. Gilbert in 1881. Gilbert and Sullivan were a Victorian-era theatrical partnership of the librettist W. S. Gilbert (1836-1911) and the composer Arthur Sullivan...

"My Dearest Heart" is a song composed by Arthur Sullivan in 1876. Sullivan was an English composer best known for his comic musical opera collaborations with the librettist W. S. Gilbert. His works also include 23 operas, 13 major orchestral works,...

"Let Me Dream Again" is a song composed by Arthur Sullivan in 1876. Sullivan was an English composer best known for his comic musical opera collaborations with the librettist W. S. Gilbert. His works also include 23 operas, 13 major orchestral works,...

"Hail, Hail, the Gang's All Here" is an American popular song first published in 1917. Sullivan was an English composer best known for his comic musical opera collaborations with the librettist W. S. Gilbert. His works also include 23 operas, 13 major...

"Hush a Bye Bacon" is a song composed by Arthur Sullivan. Sullivan was an English composer best known for his comic musical opera collaborations with the librettist W. S. Gilbert. His works also include 23 operas, 13 major orchestral works, eight choral...

"Little Maid of Arcadee" is a song composed by Arthur Sullivan in 1877. From Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera Thespis. Gilbert and Sullivan were a Victorian-era theatrical partnership of the librettist W. S. Gilbert (1836-1911) and the composer Arthur...

"The Lost Chord" is a song composed by Arthur Sullivan in 1877. Sullivan was an English composer best known for his comic musical opera collaborations with the librettist W. S. Gilbert. His works also include 23 operas, 13 major orchestral works, eight...

"The Sorcerer" is a comic musical opera written by Arthur Sullivan and W. S. Gilbert in 1896. Gilbert and Sullivan were a Victorian-era theatrical partnership of the librettist W. S. Gilbert (1836-1911) and the composer Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900). ...

"The Pirates of Penzance; or, The Slave of Duty" is a comic musical opera written by Arthur Sullivan and W. S. Gilbert in 1879. Gilbert and Sullivan were a Victorian-era theatrical partnership of the librettist W. S. Gilbert (1836-1911) and the composer...

"The Rose of Persia; or, The Story-Teller and the Slave" is a comic musical opera written by Arthur Sullivan and W. S. Gilbert in 1899. Gilbert and Sullivan were a Victorian-era theatrical partnership of the librettist W. S. Gilbert (1836-1911) and the...

"The Grand Duke; or, The Statutory Duel" is a comic musical opera written by Arthur Sullivan and W. S. Gilbert in 1896. Gilbert and Sullivan were a Victorian-era theatrical partnership of the librettist W. S. Gilbert (1836-1911) and the composer Arthur...

"The Mikado; or, The Town of Titipu" is a comic musical opera written by Arthur Sullivan and W. S. Gilbert in 1885. Gilbert and Sullivan were a Victorian-era theatrical partnership of the librettist W. S. Gilbert (1836-1911) and the composer Arthur...

From West Side Story in 1957 to Road Show in 2008, the musicals of Stephen Sondheim and his collaborators have challenged the conventions of American musical theater and expanded the possibilities of what musical plays can do, how they work, and what...

Une oeuvre joyeuse et bouffonne qui critique les inégalités sociales et la société de consommation, tout en célébrant l'amitié et la fraternité.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of...

The exotic world of the geisha is brought to life in this captivating musical play by acclaimed composer Sidney Jones. The story follows a young geisha as she navigates the complex social hierarchy of the tea house, and falls in love with a dashing...

Indulge in the whimsical and hilarious tale of 'The Wizard of the Nile'. A delightful comic opera that follows the wacky and unpredictable adventures of a traveling magician and his companions.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

This delightful comic opera tells the story of a sorcerer who uses his powers to help a young couple fall in love. Featuring some of Sullivan and Gilbert's most beloved songs, this work is a true gem of the musical theatre repertoire.This work has been...

Mlle Modiste is a charming comic opera that was first performed in 1905. It tells the story of a young French milliner named Fifi who falls in love with a wealthy American businessman. The music and lyrics were composed by Victor Herbert, one of the most...

Set in the Nutty May Fair, the play follows the struggle of the nuts - including Kernel Walnut, Monkey Nut, William the Conker, Gypsy Brazil and Old Ma Coconut - against the villainous confectioner Professor Jelly Bon Bon, who is searching for nuts with...

Lady Isabel is cunningly seduced by the villain into believing that the clandestine meetings of her husband and another woman are for romance rather than business. In despair, she abandons home and children, only to come back in later years disguised as...

Rupert and his famous friends, including Edward Trunk, Bill Badger, Podgy Pig, Algy Pug, Pong Ping and Tiger Lily feature in this new story. Edward Trunk wishes for a sunny day for his birthday, but Nutwood is currently experiencing only winter weather...

This book contains captivating vocal selections from the three-act musical comedy The Billionaire by Gustave Kerker and Harry Bache Smith. These pieces will transport you back in time to the glittering world of late 19th-century Broadway, filled with...

This two-act musical play tells the story of a count who falls in love with a cabaret singer. It is a delightful and entertaining work that features beautiful music and a charmingly romantic plot. The Count of Luxembourg is a must-read for any fan of...

Une comédie musicale amusante et touchante sur une fraternité tumultueuse, avec de la musique joyeuse et des paroles spirituelles. Cette œuvre classique du répertoire français est parfaite pour les amateurs de comédies musicales.This work has been...

Experience the thrill and romance of the Hungarian cavalry through the stirring music of Emmerich Kálmán, composer of the beloved operetta 'The Gay Hussars.'This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the...

Experience the romance and humor of this charming musical comedy from celebrated composer Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari and librettist Enrico Golisciani. When a group of lovelorn suitors seek the help of a quack doctor named Cupid, they get more than they...

Chu Chin Chow is a musical tale that has captivated audiences for over a century. Frederic Norton's charming characters and melodic tunes make this story one that will enchant readers of all ages.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

Guys on Ice is a hilarious and heartwarming musical about two ice fishermen, Marvin and Lloyd, as they spend a day on a frozen lake in Wisconsin. As they wait for their big catch, they share stories, dreams, and plenty of beer. With catchy songs and...

Cette opérette romantique, livret d'Eugène Leterrier et Albert Vanloo, musique de Charles Lecocq, raconte l'histoire d'une jeune femme forcée de se marier pour sauver sa famille de la pauvreté. Elle tombe amoureuse d'un autre homme, mais leur amour est...

This beloved comic opera is a classic of the genre. With its witty lyrics, memorable tunes, and hilarious plot, it has delighted audiences for over a century. This edition includes the full libretto and original illustrations.This work has been selected...