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E-raamat: Alice May: Gilbert & Sullivan's First Prima Donna [Taylor & Francis e-raamat]

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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.
SERIES INTRODUCTION ix
INTRODUCTION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS xiii
Chapter One THE MYSTERIOUS MISS MAY 1(16)
Chapter Two GREEN GIRL IN A GOLDEN LAND 17(14)
Chapter Three NEW DIRECTIONS, NEW ROLES 31(10)
Chapter Four TOAST Of THE ANTIPODES 41(12)
Chapter Five INDIAN ADVENTURE 53(16)
Chapter Six CROWNED WITH SUCCESS 69(14)
Chapter Seven WORKING FOR D'OYLY CARTE 83(20)
Chapter Eight ALLY PALLY TO THE ALHAMBRA 103(20)
Chapter Nine PRIMA DONNA IN THE PROVINCES 123(14)
Chapter Ten STARTING AFRESH IN AMERICA 137(20)
Chapter Eleven PLAYING THE CASINO 157(14)
Chapter Twelve "A PERFECT KATISHA" 171(12)
Chapter Thirteen DOWNWARD SPIRAL 183(16)
NOTES 199(4)
INDEX 203


Adrienne Simpson