Weekend Event Musicals: HMS Pinafore!

[deathstar461.livejournal.com]

Im no expert, but I think Gilbert and Sullivan was about where Opera became what we consider today as mordern musicals...




(also, we have a victorian tag.... how about an edwardwardian tag for 1900s-1915ish?)

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[thedabara-cds.livejournal.com]

Very cool ad!

[deathstar461.livejournal.com]

"Mr. Worf, are you familiar with Gilbert and Sullivan?"

"No sir, I have not yet had a chance to meet the new crewman."

"........"

[bradygirl_12]

In late Victorian/Edwardian England, a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta was the show to see. Each new production was eagerly awaited, like the next Star Wars installment. :)