Flits across the stage

Brigadoon. Book and lyrics by Alan J. Lerner; music by Frederick Loewe. (J.C. Williamson Ltd.) His Majesty’s Theatre, Dunedin, [1952]

Cases 6-7 feature light opera and musical entertainments by the touring company of J.C. Williamson Ltd. It was for nearly a century the dominant theatrical agency in Australasia, owning and leasing many theatres, and touring a succession of notable actors, singers and dancers. Founded in 1879 by American-born James Cassius Williamson (1845-1913), the company became known for its spectacular, large-scale productions. After Williamson died, the company continued to thrive, producing operas, musical comedy, plays, pantomimes and other entertainments at many theatres throughout Australia and New Zealand until 1976.

Brigadoon. Book and lyrics by Alan J. Lerner; music by Frederick Loewe. (J.C. Williamson Ltd.) His Majesty’s Theatre, Dunedin, [1952]
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Rose Marie on ice. Book and lyrics by Otto Harbach and Oscar Hammerstein II; music by Rudolph Friml and Herbert Stothart. (J.C. Williamson Ltd.). His Majesty’s Theatre, Dunedin, July 13, 1955.

Rose Marie on ice. Book and lyrics by Otto Harbach and Oscar Hammerstein II; music by Rudolph Friml and Herbert Stothart. (J.C. Williamson Ltd.). His Majesty’s Theatre, Dunedin, July 13, 1955.
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The boy friend. Book, lyrics and music by Sandy Wilson. (J.C. Williamson Ltd.) His Majesty’s Theatre, Dunedin, Sept. 3, 1956.

The boy friend. Book, lyrics and music by Sandy Wilson. (J.C. Williamson Ltd.) His Majesty’s Theatre, Dunedin, Sept. 3, 1956.
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The pajama game. Book by George Abbot and Richard Bissell; music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. (J.C. Williamson Ltd.). His Majesty’s Theatre, Dunedin, Apr. 11, 1958.

The pajama game. Book by George Abbot and Richard Bissell; music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. (J.C. Williamson Ltd.). His Majesty’s Theatre, Dunedin, Apr. 11, 1958.
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