A Chinese Honeymoon
A Chinese Honeymoon is a musical comedy in two acts by George Dance, with music by Howard Talbot and additional music by Ivan Caryll and others, and additional lyrics by Harry Greenbank and others.
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A Chinese Honeymoon is a musical comedy in two acts by George Dance, with music by Howard Talbot and additional music by Ivan Caryll and others, and additional lyrics by Harry Greenbank and others.
Circus rider Dandy Dick loves Alice Fitzwarren, but her mother opposes their match. Dick’s acrobat friend Larry is unexpectedly selected as King of Siam, and the circus travels there. Dick follows with Captain Fairfax, who loves Lola. At Larry’s enthronement, he makes Dick first minister, making Dick a suitable suitor for Alice. When the real king returns, Larry gladly relinquishes the throne and marries Willasee; Dick and Alice also marry.
A two-act burlesque opera set in Cádiz and at the Chicago Exhibition, with Little Christopher as the central role.
The Circus Girl is a Edwardian musical comedy in two acts with a book by James T. Tanner and Walter Apllant (Palings), lyrics by Harry Greenbank and Adrian Ross, music by Ivan Caryll, and additional music by Lionel Monckton. The musical was produced at George Edwardes's Gaiety Theatre, beginning 5 December 1896, and ran for a very successful 497 performances. Set in Paris, the plot concerns a group of English tourists who get mixed up with a circus troupe. Two of the famous songs from the show are "A Simple Little String" and "The Way to Treat a Lady".
Laundress Catherine helps young Napoleon and shelters aristocrat Philippe during the French Revolution, while her fiancé Lefebvre advances in the army. Fifteen years later, Napoleon orders the Duchess of Dantzic to divorce Marshal Lefebvre, but her old unpaid laundry bill reminds him of her kindness; he relents and permits their adopted son Adhémar to marry Renée.
The Earl and the Girl is a musical comedy in two acts, with a book by Seymour Hicks, lyrics by Percy Greenbank and music by Ivan Caryll. It was produced by William Greet and opened at the Adelphi Theatre in London on 10 December 1903.
Mr. Honeycomb is restrained and decorous while in England but abroad, he is unfettered, including on a trip to Paris. Mlle. Julie Bon-Bon of Paris sues him for breach of promise. Afraid of his wife's wrath, Honeycomb flees to Switzerland and is reported drowned. His supposed widow seeks his remains, accompanied by her friend, Major Fossdyke. Meanwhile, Honeycomb sees them together in Switzerland, and pretending righteous anger, he turns the tables.
The Girls of Gottenberg is an Edwardian musical comedy in two acts by George Grossmith, Jr. and L. E. Berman, with lyrics by Adrian Ross and Basil Hood, and music by Ivan Caryll and Lionel Monckton. P. G.
Superstitious King Ouf learns from his astrologer Siroco that his life is bound to that of Lazuli, a travelling painter who loves the king’s intended bride, Princess Laoula. Ouf orders Siroco executed shortly after his own death, giving both men reason to keep Lazuli alive.
The Messenger Boy is a musical comedy in two acts by James T. Tanner and Alfred Murray, lyrics by Adrian Ross and Percy Greenbank, with music by Ivan Caryll and Lionel Monckton, with additional numbers by Paul Rubens.
A mysterious potion makes drinkers become what they have pretended to be. When a troupe of players, a band of brigands, and villagers all drink spiked wine while acting out disguises and deceptions, they are transformed accordingly. Ultrice eventually gives up the antidote, the potion’s effects end, and the characters return to themselves.
The New Aladdin is an Edwardian musical comedy in two acts by James T. Tanner and W. H. Risque, with music by Ivan Caryll, Lionel Monckton, and additional numbers by Frank E. Tours, and lyrics by Adrian Ross, Percy Greenbank, W. H. Risque, and George Grossmith, Jr. It was produced by George Edwardes at the Gaiety Theatre, opening on 29 September 1906 and running for 203 performances. The London production starred Grossmith, Harry Grattan (who also choreographed), Lily Elsie, Edmund Payne and Gaby Deslys (making her London debut). Gertie Millar, the established star of the Gaiety soon became available and replaced Elsie in the leading role, but shortly thereafter The Merry Widow made Elsie a big star. The Aladdin story had been dramatised extensively in England before and was very popular in pantomime versions, but this was the first book musical on the subject. P. G. Wodehouse wrote a comic dramatisation of the creation of The New Aladdin called "The Cooks and the Gaiety Broth" as part of Plum Punch: The Life of Writers.
A Chinese Honeymoon is a musical comedy in two acts by George Dance, with music by Howard Talbot and additional music by Ivan Caryll and others, and additional lyrics by Harry Greenbank and others.
Circus rider Dandy Dick loves Alice Fitzwarren, but her mother opposes their match. Dick’s acrobat friend Larry is unexpectedly selected as King of Siam, and the circus travels there. Dick follows with Captain Fairfax, who loves Lola. At Larry’s enthronement, he makes Dick first minister, making Dick a suitable suitor for Alice. When the real king returns, Larry gladly relinquishes the throne and marries Willasee; Dick and Alice also marry.
A two-act burlesque opera set in Cádiz and at the Chicago Exhibition, with Little Christopher as the central role.
The Circus Girl is a Edwardian musical comedy in two acts with a book by James T. Tanner and Walter Apllant (Palings), lyrics by Harry Greenbank and Adrian Ross, music by Ivan Caryll, and additional music by Lionel Monckton. The musical was produced at George Edwardes's Gaiety Theatre, beginning 5 December 1896, and ran for a very successful 497 performances. Set in Paris, the plot concerns a group of English tourists who get mixed up with a circus troupe. Two of the famous songs from the show are "A Simple Little String" and "The Way to Treat a Lady".
Laundress Catherine helps young Napoleon and shelters aristocrat Philippe during the French Revolution, while her fiancé Lefebvre advances in the army. Fifteen years later, Napoleon orders the Duchess of Dantzic to divorce Marshal Lefebvre, but her old unpaid laundry bill reminds him of her kindness; he relents and permits their adopted son Adhémar to marry Renée.
The Earl and the Girl is a musical comedy in two acts, with a book by Seymour Hicks, lyrics by Percy Greenbank and music by Ivan Caryll. It was produced by William Greet and opened at the Adelphi Theatre in London on 10 December 1903.
Mr. Honeycomb is restrained and decorous while in England but abroad, he is unfettered, including on a trip to Paris. Mlle. Julie Bon-Bon of Paris sues him for breach of promise. Afraid of his wife's wrath, Honeycomb flees to Switzerland and is reported drowned. His supposed widow seeks his remains, accompanied by her friend, Major Fossdyke. Meanwhile, Honeycomb sees them together in Switzerland, and pretending righteous anger, he turns the tables.
The Girls of Gottenberg is an Edwardian musical comedy in two acts by George Grossmith, Jr. and L. E. Berman, with lyrics by Adrian Ross and Basil Hood, and music by Ivan Caryll and Lionel Monckton. P. G.
Superstitious King Ouf learns from his astrologer Siroco that his life is bound to that of Lazuli, a travelling painter who loves the king’s intended bride, Princess Laoula. Ouf orders Siroco executed shortly after his own death, giving both men reason to keep Lazuli alive.
The Messenger Boy is a musical comedy in two acts by James T. Tanner and Alfred Murray, lyrics by Adrian Ross and Percy Greenbank, with music by Ivan Caryll and Lionel Monckton, with additional numbers by Paul Rubens.
A mysterious potion makes drinkers become what they have pretended to be. When a troupe of players, a band of brigands, and villagers all drink spiked wine while acting out disguises and deceptions, they are transformed accordingly. Ultrice eventually gives up the antidote, the potion’s effects end, and the characters return to themselves.
The New Aladdin is an Edwardian musical comedy in two acts by James T. Tanner and W. H. Risque, with music by Ivan Caryll, Lionel Monckton, and additional numbers by Frank E. Tours, and lyrics by Adrian Ross, Percy Greenbank, W. H. Risque, and George Grossmith, Jr. It was produced by George Edwardes at the Gaiety Theatre, opening on 29 September 1906 and running for 203 performances. The London production starred Grossmith, Harry Grattan (who also choreographed), Lily Elsie, Edmund Payne and Gaby Deslys (making her London debut). Gertie Millar, the established star of the Gaiety soon became available and replaced Elsie in the leading role, but shortly thereafter The Merry Widow made Elsie a big star. The Aladdin story had been dramatised extensively in England before and was very popular in pantomime versions, but this was the first book musical on the subject. P. G. Wodehouse wrote a comic dramatisation of the creation of The New Aladdin called "The Cooks and the Gaiety Broth" as part of Plum Punch: The Life of Writers.