Case 6
- Light Opera & Musical Entertainments (J.C. Williamson) 1
A country girl. Book by James T. Tanner; lyrics by Adrian Ross; music by Lionel Monckton. (J.C. Williamson Ltd.). His Majesty’s Theatre, Dunedin, Apr. 4, 1904.
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.
A country girl. Book by James T. Tanner; lyrics by Adrian Ross; music by Lionel Monckton. (J.C. Williamson Ltd.). His Majesty’s Theatre, Dunedin, Apr. 4, 1904.
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The peep show. Book by Lauri Wylie; lyrics by Clifford Harris and Valentine; music by Jas. W. Tate. (J.C. Williamson Ltd.). His Majesty’s Theatre, Dunedin, May 19, 1923.
The peep show. Book by Lauri Wylie; lyrics by Clifford Harris and Valentine; music by Jas. W. Tate. (J.C. Williamson Ltd.). His Majesty’s Theatre, Dunedin, May 19, 1923.
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The cabaret girl. Book and lyrics by George Grossmith and P.G. Wodehouse; music by Jerome Kern. (J.C. Williamson Ltd.). His Majesty’s Theatre, Dunedin, Dec. 1, 1923.
The cabaret girl. Book and lyrics by George Grossmith and P.G. Wodehouse; music by Jerome Kern. (J.C. Williamson Ltd.). His Majesty’s Theatre, Dunedin, Dec. 1, 1923.
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Rose Marie. 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, Mar. 10, 1928.
Rose Marie. 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, Mar. 10, 1928.
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Tip-toes. Book by Guy Bolton and Fred Thompson; lyrics by Ira Gershwin; music by George Gershwin. (J.C. Williamson Ltd.). His Majesty’s Theatre, Dunedin, Mar. 30, 1928.
Tip-toes. Book by Guy Bolton and Fred Thompson; lyrics by Ira Gershwin; music by George Gershwin. (J.C. Williamson Ltd.). His Majesty’s Theatre, Dunedin, Mar. 30, 1928.
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