Case 7
- Light Opera & Musical Entertainments (J.C. Williamson) 2
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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