Alice May: Gilbert & Sullivan's First Prima Donna de Adrienne Simpson

Alice May: Gilbert & Sullivan's First Prima Donna: Forgotten Stars of the Musical Theatre

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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.

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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780415937504
ISBN-10: 0415937507
Pagini: 224
Ilustrații: 20 color images
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 21 mm
Greutate: 0.53 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Seria Forgotten Stars of the Musical Theatre

Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom

Recenzii

"This biography of a forgotten performer is doubly welcome as a reminder of the many other singers like her who have devoted their lives to pursuing the phantom of fame while bringing pleasure to their audiences." -- Joe K. Law, The Open Quarterly

Cuprins

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

Descriere

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".

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