Alice May: Gilbert & Sullivan's First Prima Donna

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 ... Read More

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. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook (2 Options) 180 Day Rental: $35.20 (Expires Jun 26, 2025) 365 Day Rental: $41.60 (Expires Dec 28, 2025) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $63.99 Title: Alice May by Adrienne Simpson Publisher: Taylor & Francis Print ISBN: 9780415937504, 0415937507 eText ISBN: 9781135949846 Edition: 2003 1st edition Format: EPUB eBook	$35.20 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ