The Pinafore Picture Book; The Story of HMS Pinafore

The Pinafore Picture Book; The Story of HMS Pinafore
Author: W.S. Gilbert
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2021-08-31
Genre: Drama
ISBN:

'The Pinafore Picture Book: the Story of H.M.S. Pinafore' by W. S. Gilbert is a delightful comic opera filled with romance and mistaken identities. On board the British warship H.M.S. Pinafore, love and laughter intertwine. Ralph Rackstraw, a humble sailor, falls for Josephine, the Captain's daughter, despite the social divide. As secrets are unveiled and disguises are worn, the crew finds themselves in a whirlwind of unexpected alliances and forbidden desires.

Gilbert and Sullivan

Gilbert and Sullivan
Author: Kurt Gänzl
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2021-10-01
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1438485476

In this, the first book to focus on the original cast members of the classic Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas, world-renowned musical theater expert Kurt Gänzl provides a concise history of the writing and production of each opera, vividly colored by the often little-known life stories of these early performers. Meticulously researched and lavishly illustrated with rare photographs, Gilbert and Sullivan: The Players and the Plays delves into the professional and personal lives of the British and American actors and singers who created the celebrated "famous fourteen" Gilbert and Sullivan operas.

Gilbert and Sullivan

Gilbert and Sullivan
Author: Carolyn Williams
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2012
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0231148054

An examination of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic operas, and how parody was used in the culture wars of late-nineteenth-century England.

Cox and Box

Cox and Box
Author: Arthur Sullivan
Publisher: Franklin Classics
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2018-10-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9780342608348

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Pirates of Penzance, Or, the Slave of Duty

The Pirates of Penzance, Or, the Slave of Duty
Author: William Schwenck Gilbert
Publisher: Franklin Classics
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2018-10-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9780342477395

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Cambridge Companion to Gilbert and Sullivan

The Cambridge Companion to Gilbert and Sullivan
Author: David Eden
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2009-08-06
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0521888492

An international team of contributors, including film director Mike Leigh, presents fresh insights into the work of Gilbert and Sullivan.