Alice May
Gilbert & Sullivan's First Prima Donna
Seiten
2003
Routledge (Verlag)
978-0-415-93750-4 (ISBN)
Routledge (Verlag)
978-0-415-93750-4 (ISBN)
The story of Alice May, a touring prima donna in the 19th century who travelled from England to Australia, New Zealand, India and the US, taking part in pioneering performances of the popular light operas of the day, including the first production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Sorcerer" and the first authorized American production of "The Mikado".
This biography tells the story of Alice May, a touring prima donna in the nineteenth century who travelled from England to Australia, New Zealand, India and the US, taking part in pioneering performances of the popular light operas of the day. Along the way she took part in many premieres, including the first production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Sorcerer and the first authorised American production of The Mikado . This colourful life story will appeal to theatre historians, fans of the melodrama, burlesque, and the musical stage.
This biography tells the story of Alice May, a touring prima donna in the nineteenth century who travelled from England to Australia, New Zealand, India and the US, taking part in pioneering performances of the popular light operas of the day. Along the way she took part in many premieres, including the first production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Sorcerer and the first authorised American production of The Mikado . This colourful life story will appeal to theatre historians, fans of the melodrama, burlesque, and the musical stage.
Adrienne Simpson
Chapter One THE MYSTERIOUS MISS MAY Chapter Two GREEN GIRL IN A GOLDEN LAND Chapter Three NEW DIRECTIONS, NEW ROLES Chapter Four TOAST OF THE ANTIPODES Chapter Five INDIAN ADVENTURE Chapter six CROWNED WITH SUCCESS Chapter Seven WORKING FOR D’OYLY CARTE Chapter Eight ALLY PALLY TO THE ALHAMBRA Chapter Nine PRIMA DONNA IN THE PROVINCES Chapter Ten STARTING AFRESH IN AMERICA Chapter Eleven PLAYING THE CASINO Chapter Twelve “A PERFECT KATISHA” Chapter Thirteen DOWNWARD SPIRAL
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 18.9.2003 |
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Reihe/Serie | Forgotten Stars of the Musical Theatre |
Zusatzinfo | 20 Illustrations, color |
Verlagsort | London |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
Gewicht | 521 g |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte |
Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Film / TV | |
Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Musik ► Klassik / Oper / Musical | |
Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Theater / Ballett | |
ISBN-10 | 0-415-93750-7 / 0415937507 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-93750-4 / 9780415937504 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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