Alice May

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Alice May

Gilbert & Sullivan's First Prima Donna

Theatre studies Musicians, singers, bands and groups Biography: arts and entertainment

Author: Adrienne Simpson

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Collection: Forgotten Stars of the Musical Theatre

Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 1st March 2004

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 1 Mb

ISBN: 9781135949846


Biography of Alice May

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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