The fourteen comic operas of Gilbert and Sullivan were originally produced between 1871 and 1896 in London. They were immediately successful throughout England and were equally popular in America and throughout the English speaking world. They are considered masterpieces of the Victorian age and are still performed regularly and widely appreciated. In this country, the best known of their works are
By the time Gilbert and Sullivan first collaborated, each was already well known to the British public. W.S. Gilbert (1836-1911) was known as a writer and artist for comic periodicals, and his early theatrical pieces were successes. He was the pre-eminent dramatist of the 1870's at the same time he began his collaboration with Sullivan. Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900) was already a well-known musician by the time he met Gilbert. His musical gifts were established early, and he had already composed popular drawing room songs as well as religious anthems, orchestral compositions and choral music.
The collaboration of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan was made possible by their third "partner," manager and impresario Richard D'Oyly Carte 1844-1900), who brought them together in 1875 and contracted with them to write their comic operas until their final work together in 1896. Carte set high production standards and, in 1881, he built the Savoy Theatre in London expressly for their operas. The Savoy would henceforth be associated with Gilbert and Sullivan and their operas would be known as the Savoy Operas. D'Oyly Carte's Opera Company continued to regularly perform these works until 1982. The D'Oyly Carte productions were considered traditional as they carried on much of the original staging as directed by Gilbert. Gilbert and Sullivan operas remained under copyright until 1961. Since that year, directors have adapted their work in more innovative and conceptual productions.
The Harold A. Kanthor Collection of Gilbert and Sullivan is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.
In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.
Gift of Harold Kanthor M.D. beginning in 2014.
[Item title, item date], Harold A. Kanthor Collection of Gilbert and Sullivan, D.486, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
This is a comprehensive collection of material relating to W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan; their collaboration which produced fourteen comic operas (1871-1896); D'Oyly Carte's Opera Company which initially produced them and continued to do so until 1982; and contemporary artists and personalities. The collection has its focus in nineteenth century material, and documents the varied artistic endeavors of both Gilbert and Sullivan, the literary and musical significance of their collaboration, and the social phenomenon engendered by the popularity of these productions.
The collection includes autograph and manuscript material of both Gilbert and Sullivan, including Sullivan's musical manuscript setting of a song by Benjamin Disraeli; published works with ownership or presentation inscriptions, including a presentation copy from Gilbert to his wife, and acting editions with the ownership signature of Gilbert's mother. Autograph letters of Richard D'Oyly Carte and other contemporary personalities.
First and early editions of the British librettos documenting Gilbert's characteristic changes to text and lyrics; programs and souvenirs from the original productions of all fourteen Gilbert and Sullivan operas; a collection of nineteenth century American librettos containing additional early variants of Gilbert's lyrics and texts.
Early programs documenting the popularity of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas in America, including an extensive archive of H.M.S. Pinafore material from Boston 1878-1879.
Early acting editions, librettos, programs and periodicals documenting Gilbert's career as writer and illustrator of prose and verse and his stature as the pre-eminent British dramatist of his day. An extensive run of Fun (London) 1861-1876 containing his early contributions. A comprehensive collection of his published works.
A collection of vocal scores of the operas and early sheet music including Sullivan's popular songs and anthems. Dance arrangements of music from the Gilbert and Sullivan operas with color lithographed covers
Librettos, programs, and additional material relating to comic operas written by other composers and librettists for D'Oyly Carte's Opera Company and other companies.
A collection of 47 signed watercolor designs by Atillio Comelli for the original production of Sullivan's comic opera The Chieftain at the Savoy Theatre, London, 1894.
A complete run of The Tomahawk: A Saturday Journal of Satire (London, 1867-70) with entries relating to early separate works by Gilbert and Sullivan. A complete run of Good Words for the Young (London, 1868-72) containing Gilbert's illustrations for his father's serialized fantasy, King George's Middy. An extensive run of The Era Almanack and Annual (London, 1870-1900) containing contributions by Gilbert as well as other contemporary theatrical figures
Nineteenth century advertising material documenting the phenomenal popularity of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas in America, including more than 250 chromolithographed advertising trade cards, as well as other mass-produced items and printed ephemera.
A large collection of over 400 illustrated pages from nineteenth century periodicals relating to Gilbert, Sullivan, D'Oyly Carte, and the operas.
Photographic material relating to the Gilbert and Sullivan operas, including hundreds of nineteenth century cabinet photographs, cartes de visite and tintypes. A collection of early twentieth century postcards with portraits of principals of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company.
Nineteenth century and later posters and other ephemera designed for specific productions.
Several hundred books and pamphlets including historical and critical studies, biographical, bibliographic and other reference material, and a collection of books about the operas written for children.
A collection of twentieth century periodicals published to provide news and scholarly material for the Gilbert and Sullivan community.
Detailed research notes on items in the collection; correspondence with other collectors and scholars; source books and scrap books; photocopies of scholarly articles.
The posters are arranged in numerical order using a unique identifier.
The following description provides details of the remaining material in the Harold A. Kanthor Collection of Gilbert and Sullivan. This material is currently being held by Dr. Kanthor, however, arrangements may be made to use these items in the Department of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation. Please contact the department for further information.
This comprehensive collection consists of material relating to W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan; their collaboration which produced fourteen comic operas (1871-1896); D'Oyly Carte's Opera Company which initially produced them and continued to do so until 1982; and contemporary artists and personalities. The collection has its focus in nineteenth century material, and documents the varied artistic endeavors of both Gilbert and Sullivan, the literary and musical significance of their collaboration, and the social phenomenon engendered by the popularity of these productions.
Some highlights of the collection include:
- First and early editions of the British librettos documenting Gilbert's characteristic changes to text and lyrics.
- Programs and souvenirs from the original productions of all fourteen Gilbert and Sullivan operas (1871-1896).
- A collection of nineteenth century American librettos containing additional early variants of Gilbert's lyrics and texts.
- Early programs documenting the popularity of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas in America, including an extensive archive of H.M.S. Pinafore material from Boston 1878-1879.
- Early acting editions, librettos, programs and periodicals documenting Gilbert's career as writer and illustrator of prose and verse and his stature as the pre-eminent British dramatist of his day. An extensive run of
- A collection of vocal scores of the operas and early sheet music including Sullivan's popular songs and anthems. Dance arrangements of music from the Gilbert and Sullivan operas with color lithographed covers.
- Autograph and manuscript material of both Gilbert and Sullivan, including Sullivan's musical manuscript setting of a song by Benjamin Disraeli. Published works with ownership or presentation inscriptions, including a presentation copy from Gilbert to his wife, and acting editions with the ownership signature of Gilbert's mother.
- Librettos, programs, and additional material relating to comic operas written by other composers and librettists for D'Oyly Carte's Opera Company.
- A complete run of The Tomahawk: A Saturday Journal of Satire (London, 1867-70) with entries relating to early separate works by Gilbert and Sullivan. A complete run of Good Words for the Young (London, 1868-72) containing Gilbert's illustrations for his father's serialized fantasy, King George's Middy. An extensive run of The Era Almanack and Annual (London, 1870-1900) containing contributions by Gilbert as well as other contemporary theatrical figures.
- A collection of 47 signed watercolor designs by Atillio Comelli for the original production of Sullivan's comic opera The Chieftain at the Savoy Theatre, London, 1894.
- A large archive of correspondence between Victorian entertainer Corney Grain and his theatrical and musical contemporaries, which includes autograph letters from W.S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan and their circle.
- Several hundred books and pamphlets including historical and critical studies, biographical, bibliographic and other reference material, and a collection of books about the operas written for children.
- Nineteenth century advertising material documenting the phenomenal popularity of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas in America, including more than 250 chromolithographed advertising trade cards, as well as other mass-produced items and printed ephemera.
- A large collection of over 400 illustrated pages from nineteenth century periodicals relating to Gilbert, Sullivan, D'Oyly Carte, and the operas.
- Photographic material, including hundreds of nineteenth century cabinet photographs and cartes de visite, and early twentieth century postcards with portraits of principals of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company.
- Nineteenth and twentieth century posters and other ephemera designed for specific productions.
- A collection of twentieth century periodicals published to provide news and scholarly material for the Gilbert and Sullivan community.
- Detailed research notes on items in the collection; correspondence with other collectors and scholars; source books and scrap books; photocopies of scholarly articles.
Accruals are expected for this collection.
The posters in the Harold A. Kanthor Collection of Gilbert and Sullivan are a diverse group representing advertisements for specific productions or theatrical companies. They provide a varied range of graphic design as well as a historical context for understanding the theatrical evolution of Gilbert and Sullivan productions. The posters are subdivided by specific operas, with three categories repeated throughout each opera designation: Production, Adaptation, and Film. Within each designation, posters are described in chronological order. Posters for specific operas are followed by posters generically produced for the D'Oyly Carte Company, posters for non-theatrical advertising, posters for films not produced for specific operas, and posters for other types of productions or events.
Country of origin: USA
Thespis. A Comic Opera by Gilbert, Jones, & Sullivan. Presented by The Durham Savoyards Ltd. on a double-bill with Gilbert & Sullivan's
Poster design: Color illustration of a face of an ancient Greek.
Country of origin: U.K.
St. Andrew's Operatic Society. Thespis. The Gods Grown Old. Baker & Henty. Gilbert & Sullivan. Wed 13-Fri 15 Feb 2019, 7:15 PM. Sat 16 Feb 2019, 4:30 PM. Priestman Hall, Rooker, Sunderland.
Poster design: Color representation of an ancient Greek temple. 2007 version by Timothy Henty and Anthony Baker.
Country of origin: USA
The Connecticut Gilbert & Sullivan Society presents Gilbert & Sullivan's
Poster design: Statue of a Greek god with symbols of Comedy and Tragedy.
Country of origin: USA.
The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society with The Ann Arbor Chamber Orchestra presents
Poster design: Two color illustration of Judge and woman holding a scale with Cox and Box on either side.
Country of origin: Israel.
Encore! Educational Theatre Company proudly presents a double bill of Gilbert & Sullivan's
Poster design: Color photograph of actors as the Sorcerer, Alexis and Aline.
Country of origin: England.
Poster Designed by H.M. Brock. Image of John Wellington Wells with teapot. Printed by David Allen & Sons, Ltd., 17 Leicester St., London W. Belfast. Etc. Produced for the production at the Prince's Theatre, London, 1919, but was reprinted by David Allen ca. 1950 with official permission of D'Oyly Carte Opera Company.
Country of origin: USA
The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents
Poster design: Two color illustration of teapots surrounded by hearts. Design by Julie Tanguay.
Country of origin: USA.
The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents
Poster design: Two color illustration of a steaming cup with a sorcerer's image in the steam. Design by David Zinn.
Country of origin: USA.
The Gilbert and Sullivan Society at the University of Michigan Will Have A Mass Meeting For Our Fall Production of Gilbert & Sullivan's
Poster design: Color lithograph of teapot with steam forming the letter S.
Country of origin: USA.
Gilbert & Sullivan's
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Austin (TX). June 18-28 [2015]. "A love potion casts a magical musical spell." Nine performances at the Worley Barton Theater at Brenton Christian School. Artistic & Stage Director: Ralph MacPhail, Jr. Music Director: Jeffrey Jones-Ragona. This project is fnded and supported in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department/Cultural Arts Division.
Poster design: Color photograph of actors portraying J.W. Wells, Alexis and Aline. Photography: Brenda Ladd.
Country of origin: USA.
The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents
Poster design: Color illustration of evil image looking over teapot. Designed by Julie Tanguay.
Country of origin: Israel.
Encore! Educational Theatre Company proudly presents a double bill of Gilbert & Sullivan's
Poster design: Color photograph of actors as Sorcerer, Alexis and Aline.
Country of origin: England.
Poster design: Drawing of Captain Corcoran, Josephine and Sir Joseph Porter.
Country of origin: USA.
The Stratford Festival Company of Canada in Sir W.S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan's
Printed by Artcraft Litho & Ptg. Co, Inc., N.Y.C. 491.
Poster design: Two color poster with text and maritime decorations.
Country of origin: USA The Gloriana Opera Company of Mendocino presents a comical opera in two acts by Gilbert & Sullivan. H.M.S. Pinafore. Crown Hall Mendocino commencing Jun 16 through Sept 3. Friday Saturday & Sunday eve at 8:30. Poster design: Reproduction of an 1879 lithograph scene, bordered in rope on blue background.
Country of origin: Canada.
An Incredible Musical Extravaganza. Original Nautical Opera by Gilbert & Sullivan.
Poster design: Color poster with cartoon illustrations of the ship and eight characters from the opera. Design by Integrated Graphics. Printed in Canada.
The San Diego Gilbert & Sullivan Repertory Company's HMS Pinafore. November 13,14,15,20,21,22,27,28 & 29. Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00; Sundays at 2:30, in the Casa Delprado Theatre, Balboa Park, San Diego. Don & Bonnie Ward, Directors & Choreographers. Hollace Koman, Musical Director.
Poster design: Printed in two colors. Cartoon illustration of the ship HMS Pinafore with crew on board. Design by G. Weinberg-Harter.
Country of origin: England.
Noel Pearson presents HMS Pinafore. Lyrics by W.S. Gilbert. Music by Sir Arthur Sullivan. Musical Adaptation and Arrangements by Bill Whelan. The Old Vic [Theatre]. 22 April-31 May 1986.
Poster design: Color cartoon illustration of characters on ship. Designed by DeWynters Ltd.
Country of origin: USA.
The Light Opera of Manhattan presents Gilbert & Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore. Three Weeks Only- April 13-May 1. Playhouse 91, 326 East 91st Street.
Poster design: Black and white illutration of four sailors in period costumes. Designed by "McK," 3/68.
Country of origin: Canada.
H.M.S. Pinafore. Stratford Festival. May 5 to November 15, 1992, Avon Theatre. Artistic Director: David William. Stratford, Ontario, Canada. First print run 5000/1992. Printed in Canada. H. Cooper, Stratford Festival.
Poster design: Illustration of Ralph Rackstraw and Josephine on board ship. Designed by Heather Cooper.
Country of origin: England.
[New] D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, Birmingham. Gilbert & Sullivan,
Poster design: Color illustration of masquerade masks against architectural background. Designed by figurehead, Harrogate.
Country of origin: USA.
The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society proudly presents the greatest shipboard romance of all time... HMS Pinafore or the Lass Who Loved a Sailor. Lydia Mendelsshohn Theatre, April 6-8 and 13-15 at 8 p.m. April 8,9,15 & 16 at 2 p.m.
Poster design: Two-color cartoon of characters in the opera at bottom of poster and Ralph and Mabel at the top in the crow's nest of ship. Poster design by David Zinn.
Raymond Gubbay presents in association with SBC The [New] D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. H.M.S. Pinafore at the Royal Festival Hall by Gilbert & Sullivan. Tuesday 27 July - Sunday 1 August. Evenings at 7:30 pam. Matinees Thursday & Saturday at 2:30 pm. Royal Festival Hall. Queen Elizabeth Hall. Purcell Room.
Poster design: Color photograph of actors portraying Captain Corcoran, Little Buttercup and three sailors as if seen through a porthole.
Country of origin: England.
Raymond Gubbay presents The [New] D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. Gilbert & Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore. All aboard for a Topsy Turvy adventure. Savoy Theatre [London]. 13 December to 1 March. Martin Duncan: Director. Tim Hatley: Designer. Lindsay Dolan: Choreographer. Jown Owen Edwards: Musical Director.
Poster design: Color photograph of the head of an actor portraying Captain Corcoran emerging from a porthole. Newspaper review quotations.
Country of origin: USA.
There's nothing like a night with a bunch of sailors. Unless, of course,they get performance anxiety. Gilbert & Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore. Musical theatre gone overboard. June 30 - July 8. Helm Fine Arts Center, Austin, Texas.
Poster design. Two color background for text. Life preserver framing title.
Country of origin: USA.
The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society Presents H.M.S. Pinafore or The Lass That Loved A Sailor. April 5-7 at 8 PM April 7 & 8 at 2 PM Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre.
Poster design: Two-color cartoon of three sailors dancing a hornpipe while Dick Deadeye watches from a trap door. Poster desinged by David Zinn.
Country of origin: U.K. Gilbert & Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore. Directed by Timothy West. With Colin Baker as Sir Joseph Porter KCB. Darlington Civic Theatre. Tuesday 16 - Saturday 20 September 2003. Poster design: Color photographs (by Tony Brown) of Colin Baker as Sir Joseph and unidentified actress. Designed by Simon Williams.
Country of origin: USA.
The Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary. H.M.S. Pinafore. Producer: Mike Storie. Director: Christine Goff. Music Director: Bernard Kwiram [advertised with] Pinapple Poll. Based on a poem by W.S. Gilbert with music by Arthur Sullivan. Arranged by Charles Mackerras. Gilbert &Sullivan in Dance. By Spectrum Dance Theatre. Donald Byrd, Artistic Director. July 9-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29-31, 2004, Bagley Wright Theater at Seattle Center.
Poster design: Color poster with illustration of two children looking at masted ship. Designed by Christian Salas.
Country of origin: USA.
H.M.S. Pinafore. The Lass that Loved a Sailor... Presented by the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Austin [Texas]. Director: Ralph MacPhail Jr. Musical Director: Jeffrey Jones-Ragona. Forrest Kline Performing Arts Center at Crockett High School, June 15-July 2. Thurs-Saturday at 8 pm, Sundays at 3 pm. This project is funded in part by the City of Austin through the Cultural Arts Division and by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts.
Poster design: Color photograph of actors portraying Josephine and Ralph Rackstraw. Photography and poster design: www.KennethGall.com.
Country of origin: USA.
Gilbert and Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore or The Lass That Loved a Sailor. The Gilbert & Sullivan Very Light Opera Company. March 6 - March 29, 2015. Director: Lesley Hendrickson. Music Director: Randal Buikema. Howard Conn Fine Arts Center, Minneapolis.
Poster design: Color poster with illustration of a World War II era British naval shipyard. British flag in foreground. Design by Tom McGregor and Mary Olson based on a painting by Rowland Hilder.
Country of origin: USA.
The University of Michigan Gilbert & Sullivan Society presents H.M.S. Pinafore or The Lass That Loved A Sailor. April 7-9, 2016 at 8 pm. April 9-10, 2016 at 2 pm, Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre.
Poster design: Banner with anchor and illustration of a masted ship.
Country of Origin: U.K. English National Opera. Les Dennis stars as the Admiral of the Fleet in this hilarious satire. Gilbert & Sullivan's unforgettable story, in English 29 October-11 December 2021 at London Coliseum.
Poster design: Color illustration of a model of a ship with Sir Joseph looking at a cloud through a telescope. Design by Rose.
Country of origin: England. Open Air Theatre. Regent's Park. 2005 Season. Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS Pinafore or Dauntless Dick Deadeye. A new version by Herbert Appleman. Poster design: Orange poster with inserts of ship illustration; review in The Sunday Times and "Nominated for Laurence Olivier Aware [for] Outstanding Musical Production.
Country of Origin: Canada.
[North Toronto Players]. Starship Pinafore. The Lass Who Loved a Trekkie. Opens Fri. Feb. 24th-8 PM at the York Woods Library Theatre.
Poster design: Heads of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan under a space ship. Color photograph of cast under title.
Country of origin: England.
Country of origin: England.
Country of origin: USA.
The Stratford Festival Company of Canada in W.S.Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's comic opera
Poster design: Text in black with orange island decorations and four newspaper review comments.
Country of origin: USA.
Broadway version of Joseph Papp's
Joseph Papp presents Kevin Kline, Estelle Parsons, Londa Ronstadt, George Rose, Rex Smith in Gilbert & Sullivan's
Poster design: Color poster designed by Paul Davis. Illustration of the Pirate King bursting from poster surrounded by heads of Major General, Ruth, Frederic and Mabel.
Country of origin: England.
Presented by Michael White in association with The D'Oyly Carte Opera Company by arrangement with Louis Benjamin and Toby Rowland and The New York Shakespearee Festival Theatre (Joseph Papp, producer).
Tim Curry, Pamela Stephenson, George Cole, Annie Ross in Gilbert & Sullivan's
Poster design: Color poster with illustration of the Pirate King bursting from poster surrounded by heads of Major General, Ruth, Frederic and Mabel.
Country of origin: USA.
The San Diego Gilbert & Sullivan Company's
Poster design: Two color poster designed by G. Weinberg-Harter with cartoon illustration of the Pirate King holding pirate flag and Policeman holding British flag. Text in calligraphy.
Country of origin: Canada.
Gilbert & Sullivan's
Poster design: Four color poster. Line illustration of Frederic and Mabel. Multiple small images of pirates, policemen and maidens interspersed with title.
Country of origin: USA.
The Pirates of Penzance. April 4-20. Howard Conn Fine Arts Center. 1900 Nicollet. Minneapolis. The Gilbert & Sullivan Very Light Opera Company. Poster design: Color stylized image of a pirate. Designed by Charles Spencer Anderson. Duffy Design Group.
Country of origin: England.
By arrangement with Hugh Wontner. [New] D'Oyly Carte Opera Company presents Gilbert & Sullivan. Opening Sept.6. Superb new production of
Country of origin: USA.
The Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society Celebrates Its 35th Anniversary Year.
Poster design: Color lithograph pirate in bowler hat. Designed and signed by Art Chantry.
Country of origin: USA.
Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert & Sullivan. Lydia Medelssohn Theatre. April 9-11 & 16-18 at 8 PM- April 11,12,18 & 19 at 2 PM. Presented by the University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society.
Poster design: Two color 1920's representation of Frederic, Mabel, Major General and Sergeant. Designed by David Zinn.
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston [Texas] presents
Poster design. Illustration of blue policeman's helmet with pirate flag. Design: Michael Jungnickel. Printing: Wetmore & Company.
[New] D'Oyly Carte [Opera Company, Birmingham] [in] Offenbach's Orpheus in the Underworld. A co-production with Opera North [advertised with] Gilbert & Sullivan's
Poster design: Color illustration of pirate and female singer. Design by Paton Walker. Illustration by Jack McCarthy. Printed by John Goodman.
Country of origin: England.
D'Oyly Carte are heading your way. Offenbach's Orpheus in the Underworld. Co-production with Opera North [advertised with] Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance. In association with Victoria State Opera. 19 April - 1 May 1993. Sadler's Wells [Theatre, London]. [New] D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, Birmingham.
Poster design: Color photograph of six actors, some with hand baggage. Yellow text on black background. Design by Sightlines. Photo courtesy of Opera North.
Country of origin: USA
The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society invites you to celebrate its 50th anniversary with
Poster design: Black and white illustration of a pirate with a toy gun against rose colored background. Designed by David Zinn.
Country of origin: USA. The Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society Celebrates Its 44th Season. July 1998. The Pirates of Penzance. The Slave of Duty. July 9th-11th. 16th.18th.22nd.25th. Bagley Wright Theatre at Seattle Center. Poster design: Color illustration of pirate with sword under pirate flag. Designed by Marilyn Webberley
Country of origin: England.
Peter Frosdick and Martin Dodd for UK Productions Ltd by arrangement with Josef Weinberger on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York proudly presents Paul Nicholas as the Pirate King in The Smash Hit Broadway and West End Musical
Poster design: Color photogaph of Paul Nicholas as the Pirate King with ship in background. Design, reprographics and print by Heckford Advertising.
Country of origin: Austria.
Poster design: Text only on orange background.
Country of origin: USA.
The Universiy of Michign Gilbert & Sullivan Society presents
Poster design: Two color poster: Mabel pokes the Pirate King in the eye with her parasol. Poster designed by David Zinn.
Country of origin: USA.
Poster design: Illustration of pirate with statement: "These buccaneers are better at blundering than plundering." Illustration by Bob Ripley.
Country of origin: England.
Gilbert & Sullivan's
Poster design: Color photograph of two pirates with skull, pistol and truncheon.
Country of origin: USA.
Poster design: Color photograph of actors portraying Mabel, Frederic and the Pirate King. Photo: KennethGall.com.
Country of origin: Germany.
Poster design: Color poster featuring Playmobil pirate.
Country of origin: Germany.
Poster design: Color photograph of actor portraying pirate. Photograph by Lioba Schoneck.
Theater Hof. 12/13.
Poster design: Text only. Tan lettering on black.
Country of origin: England.
English National Opera. Gilbert & Sullivan's
Poster design: Cartoon pirate manipulating a tiny puppet representing Frederic. Design by Toby Leigh. Limited edition of 100 color silk screen posters, signed by Mike Leigh. This poster number 3/100.
Country of origin: England.
English National Opera presents
Poster design: Color printed cartoon pirate manipulating a tiny puppet representing Frederic. Design by Toby Leigh. Poster printed for London tube station display.
Country of origin: Luxembourg.
Les Theatres de la Ville de Luxembourg. Grand Theatre. Vendredi 16 Octobre 2015. Dimanche 18 Octobre 2015.
Poster design: Color photograph of a scene from the opera. Photograph by Tristram Kenton.
Country of origin: USA.
The Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society's
Country of origin: Austria.
Musikalische Komodie.
Poster design: Color photograph portraits of five principal actors in costume. Photograph by Kirsten Nijhof.
Country of origin: USA.
The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents
Poster design: Color illustration of The Major General with a gun pointed to his head.
Country of origin: Bulgaria.
Poster design: Color illustration of a skull with a heart-shaped eye patch and The Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert & Sullivan printed in English on a ship silhouette. Text in cyrillic. Printed for the Opera Plovdiv production.
Country of origin: Israel.
Encore! Educational Theatre Company proudly presents Gilbert & Sullivan's
Poster design: Color poster with small photograph of pirate and line drawing of pirate ship.
Country of origin: Sweden. Gilbert & Sullivan's Piraterna fran Penzance. Lunds Operettsallskap. [Text in Swedish] Poster design: Color poster with images of five characters and a sailing ship. British and pirate flags flanking "fran".
Country of origin: USA The 4th and 5th Grade [of Moon Prairie Waldorf School] presents The Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert & Sullivan. Friday May 5 @ 9:15 am and 6:00 pm. Poster design by Elliot Prathe: Crossed British and pirate flags under "When you say orphan..." Multicolored marker design across edges.
Country of origin: Germany. Die Piraten von Penzance. Operette von Gilber und Sullivan. Staatstheater Mainz. Poster design: Black course lettering against a ships wheel.
Country of origin: Germany. Die Piraten von Penzance. Operette von Gilbert und Sullivan. Staatstheater Mainz. Poster design by Neue Gestaltung design firm: Black course lettering against a ships wheel.
Country of origin: Australia.
Artistic Director: Harold Collins. April 12-27, 1991.
Poster design: Characters from the ballet. Color poster for a ballet adapted from The Pirates of Penzance for The Queensland Ballet.
Country of origin: UK.
Poster design: Heads of various characters in the opera towering on a ship. Original artwork by Brian Liddle.
Country of Origin: Canada.
North Toronto Players Bikers & Madmen.
Poster design: Two color poster with title on back of pirate's arm.
Country of origin: USA.
New Line Theatre presents
Poster design: Color parody of the poster for the 1981 Broadway production of
Country of origin: Belgium.
"David Joseph présente Kristy McNichol, Christopher Atkins,
Poster design: Various players in the film. A 20th Century Fox movie poster in color for the Belgian release of the film with brief advertising come-ons in French and Dutch.
Country of origin: USA.
Set sail for the musical comedy adventure of the summer!
Poster design: Color illustration based on photograph of Kristy McNichol and Christopher Atkins wrapped in pirate flag surrounded by scenes and characters from the film. Printed for the American distribution of the 1982 film.
Country of origin: France
Prenez le large vers l'avanture,la jeunesse et la musique!
Poster design: Various players in the film. A 20th Century Fox movie poster in color for the French release of the film.
Country of origin: England.
David Joseph presents Kristy McNichol, Christoper Atkins in "The Pirate Movie." Starring Ted Hamilton as The Pirate King. Bill Kerr, Garry McDonald, Maggie Kirkpatrick. Director of photography: Robin Copping, A.C.S. Associate producer: David Anderson. Executive producer: Ted Hamilton. Produced by David Joseph. Screenplay by Trevor Farrant. Directed by Ken Annakin. Original Songs by Terry Britten, Kit Hain, Sue Shifrin and Brian Robertson. Dolby Stereo in selected theatres. Copyright 1982 Twentieth Century Fox. Printed in England by W.E. Berry Ltd. Bradford.
Poster design: Color illustration based on photograph of Kristy McNichol and Christopher Atkins surrounded by scenes and characters from the film. Printed for the British distribution of the 1982 film.
Country of origin: Australia.
Buckle your swash and jolly your Roger for the funniest 'rock 'n rollicking' adventure ever!
Poster design: Color photograph of Kristy McNichol and Christopher Atkins surrounded by illustrations of characters from the film. Sepia photograph of Kristy McNichol and Christopher Atkins in a scene from the film. Printed by M.A.P.S. Litho Pty, Ltd. [Printed for the Australian distribution of the 1982 film.
Country of origin: USA.
Broadway's smash hit is now the movie! The swashbuckling adventure. The fabulous fun. The rollicking romance. The Pirates of Penzance. Edward R. Pressman Presents A Joseph Papp Production, "The Pirates of Penzance". Starring Kevin Kline. Angela Lansbury. Linda Ronstadt. George Rose. Rex Smith. Screenplay by Wilford Leach. Music orchestrated, arranged and conducted by William Elliott. Music produced by Peter Asher. Choreography by Graciela Daniele. Director of photography Douglas Slocombe. Produced by Joseph Papp. Co-producer Timothy Burrill. Executive producer Edward R. Pressman. Directed by Wilford Leach. Dolby Stereo in selected theatres. Panavision. A Universal Picture. Copyright 1982 Universal City Studios, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. Property of National Screen Service Corporation...... N.S.S.#830001.
Poster design: Color illustration based on photographs of stars of the film. Central figure of Kevin Kline as the Pirate King leaping forward.
Country of origin: Australia.
Gilbert and Sullivan's Broadway smash hit is now the movie! Starring Kevin Kline. Angela Lansbury. Linda Ronstadt. George Rose. Rex Smith. Released by filmways. Edward R. Pressman Presents A Joseph Papp Production, "The Pirates of Penzance". Screenplay by Wilford Leach. Music adapted, orchestrated and conducted by William Elliott. Music produced by Peter Asher. Choreography by Graciela Daniele. Director of photography Douglas Slocombe. Produced by Joseph Papp. Co-producer Timothy Burrill. Executive producer Edward R. Pressman. Directed by Wilford Leach. Dolby Stereo in selected theatres. (Issued for the Australian release of the 1983 film.)
Poster design: Sepia illustration based on photographs of stars of the film. Central figure of Kevin Kline as the Pirate King leaping forward. Three sepia photographs from the film titled "The swashbuckling adventure." "The fabulous fun." "The rollicking romance." Printed by Brown Prior Anderson Pty Ltd Burwood Victoria.
Country of origin: USA.
The Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society Celebrates its 39th Season! Gilbert & Sullivan.
Poster design: Color lithograph of Aesthete with monocle. Designed and signed by Art Chantry.
Country of origin: UK. ENO. English National Opera. London Coliseum. Patience. Gilbert & Sullivan. Poster image: Color illustration of stylized maidens and dragoons. Designed by Kevin Scally.
Country of origin: USA.
A Light Opera by Gilbert & Sullivan About Twenty Brides, Twenty Grooms and One Guy Itching For The Minister To Ask If Anyone Has Any Objections. Presented by The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Austin. June 11-13 & 17-20 at the Helm Fine Arts Center at St. Stephen's School.
Poster design: Black on cream background. Eleven couples saying "I Do." One man saying "This Sucks."
Country of origin: USA.
Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society. Bagley Wright Theatre at Seattle Center, July 15-16, 21-23, 28-30, 2005. Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society, 50 Years Family Entertainment.
Poster design: Color poster with figure of Patience holding milk bucket and book of verse.
Country of origin: USA.
The University of Michigan Gilbert & Sullivan Society (UMGASS) Presents
Poster design: Green poster with illustration of Patience with milk pail surrounded by aesthetic maidens. Pink lily above the title. Designed by David Zinn.
Country of origin: USA.
The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents
Poster design: Color representation of The Bower Meadow by Dante Gabriel Rossetti.
Country of origin: Canada.
North Toronto Players Present
Poster design: Color cartoon of football Jock and aesthetic poet.
Country of origin: England.
Color lithographed stock poster printed by Stafford & Co. Ltd., Netherfield, Nottingham: and London. Reg. No. 4407. No theatre identified.
Poster design: Shepherdess in front of fence.
Country of origin: England.
Color lithographed stock poster printed by Stafford & Co., Ltd., Netherfield, Nottingham: and London. No. 869. No theatre identified.
Poster design: Guardsman with fairy wings. Horizontal illustration of characters from the opera.
Country of origin: Germany.
Poster design: Color illustration of fairy stroking the chin of a smaller bearded woodland fairy. Designed by Werner Klemke.
Country of origin: Canada.
By Gilbert & Sullivan. Avon Theatre. June 11-August 12, 1984. Stratford Shakespearean Festival Canada. Artistic Director: John Hirsch. April 1984, 1st Print Run, 5,000.
Poster design: Color illustration by Susan Benson of Queen Victoria surrounded by characters from the opera. Design by Lianne Ritchie.
Country of origin: England.
The New D'Oyly Carte Opera Company presents Gilbert and Sullivan's
Poster design: Illustrations of Phyllis and the Lord Chancellor in "Iolanthe" and a Tower Warder and Jack Point in "The Yeomen of the Guard." Designed and printed by BD Studios Norwich 628538.
Country of origin: USA.
Just another "boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets the queen of the fairies to intervene at the House of Lords for his seventeen-year-old mother" story.
Poster design: Black and white photograph of Strephon.
Country of origin: USA.
Gilbert & Sullivan. Directed by Larry Carpenter. January 5 - February 4. Huntington Theatre Company. In residence at Boston University. Peter Altman, Producing Director.
Poster design: Printed in red and black. Illustration of cupid scattering hearts over Houses of Parliament.
Country of origin: England.
[New] D'Oyly Carte Opera Company.
Poster design: Color photograph of an actor against stylized illustration of Big Ben.
Country of origin: England.
Carl Rosa Opera. By appointment to H.M. Queen Victoria. Britain's Oldest Opera Company.
Poster design: Text against purple background. Small illustrations of headsman's axe and Big Ben.
Country of origin: England.
[New] D'Oyly Carte Opera Company in association with Raymond Gubbay present Gilbert & Sullivan.
Poster design: Color poster with illustration of face [playing] card showing peer and tower warder. Background illustration of Big Ben and Tower of London.
Country of origin: USA.
The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents
Poster design: Color illustration of a fairy overlooking a pond with a miniature Lord Chancellor and three peers on lily pads. Designed by David Zinn.
Country or origin: USA.
Gilbert & Sullivan's
Poster design: Two-color cartoon of the Lord Chancellor looking at a fairy rising from his teacup. Designed by David Zinn.
Country of origin: USA.
Poster design: Color photograph of actors portraying Sergeant Willis and Fairy Queen. Photography: Brenda Ladd.
Country of origin: Israel.
Encore! Educational Theatre Company proudly presents Gilbert & Sullivan's masterful magic of melody and mirth.
Poster design: Color illustration of guardsman and tiny fairy.
Country of origin: USA
Gilbert & Sullivan's
Poster design: Color poster illustration of a fairy flying over Houses of Parliament. Design by Tom McGregor and Mary Olson.
Country of origin: USA.
George Mason University - School of Music. Mason Opera presents Gilbert & Sullivan's
Poster design: Silhouette of fairy atop Houses of Parliament.
Country of origin: Canada Morpheus Theatre. Iolanthe. a comic operetta by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Directed by Kelly Reay. Musical Direction by Carey Unger, Choreography by Karen Iwanski. April 28-May 13, 2017. At the Pumphouse Theatre. Poster design: Color illustration of an evanescent fairy and House of Parliament.
Country of origin: USA
Gilbert & Sullivan's
Poster design: Color illustration of a seated fairy and scene from Act 2. Designed by David Hoornstra.
Country of origin: UK.
King's Head Theatre presents Charles Court Opera's Gilbert & Sullivan's
Poster design: Green and pink poster with illustration of a fairy. Signed by four cast members.
Country of origin: Sweden. Lunds Operettsallskap presenterar Gilbert & Sullivans Iolanthe. Februari 2023. [Text in Swedish] Poster design: Color poster with image of a fairy entwined with ivy.
Country of origin: Belgium. Brussels Light Opera Company. Iolanthe. A Very marvellous, Magical, Comic Opera by Gilbert & Sullivan. 18th - 21st May 2023. De Bosuil Cultural Centre. Witherendreef 1, 3090 Overijse. Live Orchestra! Poster design: Color poster with image of back view of Private Willis with fairy wings. Two fairies and Houses of Parliament in background.
Country of origin: Belgium. Brussels Light Opera Company. Iolanthe. Text in Dutch. Poster design: Color poster with image of back view of Private Willis with fairy wings. Two fairies and Houses of Parliament in background.
Country of origin: England.
Raymond Gubbay presents the Original GLC Production of The Ratepayers'
Poster design: Orange background. Caricature of Margaret Thatcher with reviews of the play. Captions: "I've finally kicked you out of the South Bank" and "Yes....But I've found a good home in the West End!"
Country of origin: Israel.
Designed for production by The Light Opera Group of the Negev. Haifa: Haifa Auditorium. April 2, 1987. Operetta in Three Acts. In English, fully staged with orchestra. Conductor: Eri Doron. Stage Director: Tamara Vardin-Mutal. Producers: Sheila and Edward Spitz.
Poster design: Cartoon of Arac, Scynthius and Guron on yellow background.
Country of origin: USA
The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society Presents gilbert and sullivan's Princess Ida. Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. December 6-8 at 8 PM/ December 8&9 at 2 PM.
Poster design: Female warrier with spear against purple background. Designed by David Zinn.
Country of origin: USA.
The Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society Celebrates Its 36th Season! Gilbert & Sullivan.
Poster design: Color lithograph of Princess Ida with battle axe shielding two men in womens' clothes. Designed and signed by Art Chantry. Illustration by Mark Zingarelli.
Country of origin: England.
English National Opera at the London Coliseum. November 14/18/20/23/24/27. December 1/3/4/10/12/15/18/30. January 2/6/7/9/11/14/21. This new production is supported by a donation from Christine and Irvine Laidlaw.
Poster design: Picture puzzle with color cartoon illustration of a modern princess in dress design associated with British Tower Warders. Illustration by Paul Dufficey. Puzzle made by Top Notch. Photography by Paul Bradforth.
Country of Origin: USA.
The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents Princess Ida or Castle Adamant. April 8-10 at 8 pm. April 10 & 11 at 2 pm. Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre.
Poster design: Two color illustration of a female student spied on by a man. Designed by David Zinn.
Country of origin: USA.
The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents Princess Ida or Castle Adamant. December 7-10. 2017. Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. Ann Arbor, Michigan. Thursday-Saturday at 8 pm. Saturday & Sunday at 2 pm.
Poster design: Color stylized illustration of an ape holding a flower.
Country of origin: England.
Poster design: Woman with fan in back of head. Oriental background.
Country of origin: USA. The Lamplighters present Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado In their new theatre The Harding Divisader at Hayes S.F. Grand Opening July 15, 1961. fri and sat-6 weeks only 8:30 pm. Poster design by Rex May: Full color silkscreen in day-glo colors. Face of Asian woman.
Country of origin: UK
Plymouth Theatre Royal Company.
Poster design: Three-color illustration of Japanese figures. Cast listed on poster.
Country of origin: England.
An evening of Musical Fireworks. Cambridge Theatre [London]. Bill Kenwright & Paul Gregg present The Plymouth Theatre Royal Company's New Production of
Poster design: Printed in two colors. Illustration of the Three Little Maids From School against red background. Designed and Printed by Dewynters Ltd. London.
Country of origin: Canada.
Poster design: Kabuki style color illustration by Heather Cooper of Ko-Ko and Katisha. Design by Burns, Cooper, Hynes Limited. Print Run 5,000.
Country of origin: USA.
Poster in black and two colors designed by Edward Gorey.
Poster design: Whimsical Gorey drawing of bearded man on antique bicycle.
Presented by The School of the Arts. Fri., Jan. 21, Sat., Jan. 22, 7:30 P.M. Monroe [High School, Rochester, N.Y.] Auditorium 1983.
Poster design: Color silkscreen by Al Cocco with illustration of a Japanese warrior on his horse with background of birds. Signed by the artist.
Country of origin: USA
Lyric Opera of Chicago. Spring 1883.
Poster design: Color stylised cartoon of the Mikado. Designed by David Lee Csiesko.
Poster design: Color photograph of scene in second act.
Country of origin: England.
Gilbert and Sullivan's
Poster design: Black, white, grey and orange art deco poster with illustration of antique phonograph. Designed by Anthea Pender. Screen printed by G & B Arts Ltd.
Country of origin: USA.
Poster design [by Heather Cooper]: Color illustration of two Japanese actors. Newspaper review comments in upper left corner.
Country of origin: USA
Gilbert and Sullivan's
Poster design: Color illustration of samurai with three little maids from school in background. Designed by Byron Birdsall.
Country of origin: England.
By arrangement with Hugh Wontner. [New] D'Oyly Carte Opera Company presents Gilbert & Sullivan. Opening Sept.6, Superb new production of
Country of origin: Australia.
The Australian Opera.
Poster design: Color illustrations of the Mikado, Katisha, Ko-Ko and Queen Victoria. [Identifying mark] MIK.A1.SW.91
[New] D'Oyly Carte [Opera Company]. 150th Anniversary Tour. Gilbert & Sullivan's
Poster design: Color illustration of a Yeoman holding an oriental mask surrounded by newspaper review quotations. Printed by John Goodman & Sons Ltd.
Country of origin: USA.
The Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society Celebrates Its 40th Season. Gilbert & Sullivan.
Poster design: Color lithograph Japanese maid, fan hiding lower face. Designed and signed by Art Chantry.
Country of origin: USA.
The Gilbert & Sullivan Very Light Opera Company. March 15-31. Friday-Sunday. Howard Conn Fine Arts Center.
Poster design: Color poster of a sword slashing through a teacup.
Country of origin: England.
[New] D'Oyly Carte Opera Company Birmingham. Offenbach: La Vie Prisienne. Sung in English [advertised with] Gilbert & Sullivan:
Poster design: Color poster with ilustrations of three fans, two with photographs of actresses. Designed by figurehead, Harrogate.
Country of origin: England.
Raymond Gubbay presents in association with The [New] D'Oyly Carte Opera Company in the best loved of all the Savoy Operas,
Poster design: Color photographs of 7 actors in principal roles. Multiple newspaper reviewer comments.
Country of origin: USA.
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Austin [TX] presents
Poster design: Color poster. Godzilla-type monster with caption: "Good Heavens! I'm not the only Japanese show in town. I implore you to see The Mikado so I may have a brief respite."
Country of origin: USA.
Northfield [Minnesota] Youth Choir: Chorale/Cantamus presents Gilbert & Sullivan's operetta directed by Doug Scholz-Carlson. February 25 7:00 pm., February 26 7:00 pm., February 27 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm. Northfield High School Theater. This performance is made pssible in part by a McKnight Production Assistance Grant through SEMAC.
Poster design: Color illustration of the Three Little Maids from School with faces hidden by umbrellas. Illustration by Kari Alberg. Printed by Northfield Printing Inc.
Country of origin: USA
The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society Presents
Poster design: Color images of a mountain, cherry blossoms and a sword seen through the lettering of MIKADO on black background. Poster designed by David Zinn.
Country of origin: Australia.
By appointment to H.M. Queen Victoria. Direct from a sell-out tour of the U.K. Britain's acclaimed Royal Carl Rosa Opera Company presents its sparkling and lavish recreation of the original 1885 Savoy production of Gilbert and Sullivan's
Poster design. Color photogrqaphs of actors portraying the Mikado, Nanki-Poo, Katisha, Ko-Ko, and Yum-Yum.
Country of origin: USA.
The Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society Celebrates Its 47th Season. July 1001.
Poster design: Color illustration of Three Little Maids from School by Marilyn Webberley.
Country of origin: France.
Opera de Rennes. Gilbert et Sullivan.
Poster design: Pink poster with photograph of players. Photographer: Jerome Pellerin, decembre 2001.
Country of origin: USA.
Gilbert and Sullivan's Immortal Comic Opera,
Poster design: Three color poster with illustration of the Mikado.
Country of origin: USA.
The Mikado. Produced by the Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Austin [Texas]. Director: Ralph MacPhail, Jr. Musical Director: Jeffrey Jones Ragona. Austin High School Performing Arts Center. June 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, July 1, 2, 3.
Poster design: Color photograph of actor in Japanese costume. Photography and poster design by Kenneth Gall.
Country of origin: Israel.
Encore Educational Theatre Company. Gilbert and Sullivan's comic masterpiece
Poster design: Color illustration of the Mikado and Katisha against backdrop of a fan.
Country of origin: USA.
Gilbert & Sullivan's
Poster design: Figure of Japanese samurai printed in brown. Printer: Boleto & Shank.
Country of origin: USA.
The Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society Celebrates Its 54th Year.
Poster design: Color cartoon figure of Ko-Ko with headsman's axe.
Country of origin: England.
Color poster designed for The Stephen Joseph Theatre Company in
Poster design: Japanese Noh style character wearing a cricket mask and holding a cricket bat.
Country of origin: USA.
The University of Michigan Gilbert & Sullivan Society presents Gilbert & Sullivan's
Poster design: Two color illustration of a woman's face half hidden by fan with cherry blossoms overhead.
Country of origin: England.
Coming soon to Charing Cross Theatre.
Poster design: Cartoon image of Three Little Maids from School, each with British flag on costume.
Country of origin: England.
The award-winning director of
Poster design: Cartoon image of Three Little Maids from School, each with British flag on costume.
Country of origin: USA
Lincoln County Community Theater and H.M. Payson present Gilbert & Sullivan's
Poster design: Full color poster of stylized Mikado. Designed by Lynda Reiss Lathrop.
Country of origin: UK. Poster designed for the Dec. 3, 2015 cinema screening in HD of the English National Opera production at the London Coliseum. The Mikado. "Nanki-Poo loves Yum-Yum. Just one snag. She's betrothed to Ko-Ko, the Lord High Executioner. And Ko-Ko needs to find someone to execute-chop chop!" Enlish National Opera presents Gilbert and Sullivan's unforgettable story. Live in cinemas 3 December. From the London Coliseum in stunning cinematic HD. Poster design: Tuxedo front on brown background.
Country of origin: USA.
The Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society Celebrates Its 60th Year.
Poster design: Color poster with cartoon faces of the Three Little Maids From School. Designed by Christian Salas.
Country of origin: Scotland.
D'Oyly Carte Opera Company [in conjunction with] Scottish Opera. Gilbert & Sullivan's
Poster design: Color illustration of stylised modern samurai, three little maids from school in the background and a cartoon fisherman in water netting a fish.
Country of origin: Israel.
Encore! Educatinal Theatre Company proudly presents Gilbert & Sullivan's masterpiece
Poster design: Color illustration of fans surrounding an Asian face.
Country of origin: England.
Color poster.
Poster design: A woman of color is depicted wearing Japanese style dress.
Country of origin: England.
Freely adapted from Gilbert and Sullivan by Ned Sherrin and Alistair Beaton. GLC Queen Elizabeth Hall. GLC Working for the Arts in London.
Poster design: Orange poster with title printed vertically. Caricatures of Margaret Thatcher and other politicians as characters in the opera. Program notes on verso.
Country of origin: USA.
Ford's Theatre Society presents
Poster design: Stylized trumpet with jazz singer and dancers. Designer: Deanne Hollis.
Country of origin: USA.
Color poster.
Poster design: Employees of Mikado Inc. reaching up towards an airborne helicopter.
Country of origin: England.
Ronald S. Lee presents The Ford's Theatre Production of
Poster design: Text on black background. Small illustration of dancing couple. "Explosive dance. Cool jazz." Designed & printed by Dewynters PLC London.
Country of origin: Canada
North Toronto Players.
Poster design: Man holding a guitar behind his back.
Country of origin: USA.
Poster design: Black and white photograph of Japanese lovers with red streak surrounding "Reclaimed."
Country of origin: USA.
Gilbert & Sullivan Austin presents your favorite comic opera as you've never seen it before. The McAdo. June 10-19, 2022. Stage Director Michelle Hache. Music Director Jeffrey Jones-Ragona. Waoley Barton Theater.
Poster design: Three color illustration of bagpiper.
Country of origin: England.
Harold Baim presents The Craziest. The Zaniest. The Whackiest. The Maddest. Musical Ever Filmed!
Poster design: Multicolor depicting characters from the film.
Country of origin: USA.
Universal Pictures presents Gilbert and Sullivan's
Poster design: Color poster with stars in romantic pose. Five illustrated sheets of paper each with song titles.
Country of origin: Bulgaria.
Poster for distribution of the 1939 Universal Pictures film. Cyrillic text. USA Film. Gilbert and Sullivan.
Poster design: Text only, black lettering.
Country of origin: Bulgaria.
Cyrillic text. [Kenny Baker].
Poster design: Kenny Baker as Nanki Poo. Signed by artist.
Country of origin: England. BHE Productions present The Mikado. Technicolor. Wide Screen. by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Based on the stage production by Anthony Besch. The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra conducted by Isidore Godfrey. Produced by Anthony Havelock-Allan and John Brabourne. Directed for the screen by Stuart Burge. Released through Eagle Films Limited. Poster design: Color poster with illustrations of characters from the opera on a screen background.
Country of origin: USA. Warner Bros. presents all the music, magic and magnificence of the most delightful Mikado ever. A brand-new actual performance of The D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. The Mikado. It's unequaled on the screen! Premiere engagements. 4 Times Only. March. Students and group party discounts. Contact theatre manager. A BHE Production of The D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. "The Mikado" by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Based on the Stage Production by Anthony Besch. Produced by Anthony Havelock-Allen and John Brabourne. Directed by Stuart Burge. Techicolor. Widescreen from Warner Bros. Property of National Screen Service Corp. Copyright 1967 Warner Bros. Pictures Distributing Corporation. Permission granted for newspaper and magazine reproduction. Printed in U.S.A. Licensed for display only in connection with the exhibition of this picture at your theatre. Must be returned immediately thereafter. 67/82 Poster design: Color poster with illustration of Yum-Yum and Nanki-Poo. "The Mikado" printed in executioner's axe.
Country of origin: USA. Warner BRos. presents all the music, magic and magnificence of the most delightful Mikado ever. A brand-new actual performance of The D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. The Mikado. A BHE Production of The D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. "The Mikado" by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Based on the Stage Production by Anthony Besch. Produced by Anthony Havelock-Allen and John Brabourne. Directed by Stuart Burge. Technicolor. Widescreen. D. Printed in U.S.A. Poster design: Printed in pink and gray. Mainly text with photograph of the actresses portraying Yum-Yum, Pitti-Sing and Peep-Bo.
Country of origin: England
Poster design: Stylized drawing of Mad Margaret.
Country of origin: U.K.
Middlesex Hospital Choral Society presents For Three Days Only. Wednesday 22nd: Thrusday 23rd: Friday 24th June 1960. An Entriely New & Original Opera by Messrs W.S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan entitled
Poster design: Text only in red and black.
Country of origin: USA.
The Lamplighters present Gilbert and Sullivan's Ruddygore. The Harding Theatre....Starting Sept. 23- fri and Sat- thru Dec. 16.
Color poster with brightly colored comic figure of a bridesmaid. Designed by Rex May.
Country of origin: USA.
The U of M Gilbert & Sullivan Society proudly presents Ruddigore. Aril 14-17, 1976. Lydia Mendelssohn Theater, Ann Arbor.
Poster design: Topsy turvy illustration in brown of evil squire (upright) and benign squire (upside down).
Country of origin: USA.
The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society proudly presents Gilbert and Sullivan's
Poster design: Two color cartoon of an evil figure clutching a young couple. Design by David S. Zinn.
Country of origin: England.
Gilbert & Sullivan's witty celebration of the English nobility. A New Production sponsored by Prudential. New Sadler's Wells Opera. Sadler's Wells Theatre. Winter Season February 19 - March 14 with Lehár's
Poster design: Lightning striking eerie castle. Black poster with red and yellow elements.
Country of origin: USA.
The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents
Poster design: Two color illustration of a man in a picture frame holding a knife. Design by David Zinn.
Country of origin: USA.
The Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society Celebrates Its 41st Season! Gilbert & Sullivan.
Poster design: Color lithograph of scene depicting Ruthven, Dame Hanna and ghost of Sir Roderic stepping from picture frame. Designed and signed by Art Chantry. Illustration by Mr. Fotheringham.
Country of origin: USA.
The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society Presents Ruddigore or the Witch's Curse. Dec. 4 & 6 at 8 PM. Dec. 6 & 7 at 2 PM. Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre.
Poster design: Three color cartoon characters with eerie castle in distance. Design by Peter Zinn.
Country of origin: USA.
Poster design: Color photograph of actors portraying Robin, Rose and Sir Despard Murgetroyd. Photography and Poster Design: www.KennethGall.com.
Country of origin: USA.
UMGASS proudly presents
Poster design: Color representation of empty picture frame with missing Murgetroyd ancestor.
Country of origin: Israel
ENCORE! Educatioal Theatre Company presents Gilbert & Sullivan's melodramatic opera
Poster design: Color poster with fierce-looking ancestor emerging from a picture frame.
Country of origin: USA.
Poster design: Color image of foreboding castle.
Country of origin: USA
Poster design: A parody of 1940's American film poster. Man and woman showing fear against backdrop of evil visage and haunting castle. Black and white photograph with two color labelling.
Country of origin: England.
Poster design: Headsman with axe.
Country of origin: England.
Poster design: Jester with mock sceptre adorned with jester's head.
Country of origin: England.
Festival of The City of London.
Poster design: Printed in two colors. Illustration of five tower warders.
Country of origin: USA
Just When You Thought You Knew Gilbert & Sullivan. The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston presents Alister Donkin of the D'Oyly Carte. Yeomen of the Guard. Jay Julian, Director. Robert Linder, Conductor. July 8,9 & 10, 1983. Jones Hall.
Poster design: Two color image of a Yeomen and Jack Point. Designed by Byrd.
Country of origin: England.
The New D'Oyly Carte Opera Company presents Gilbert and Sullivan's
Poster design: Illustrations of Phyllis and the Lord Chancellor in "Iolanthe" and a Tower Warder and Jack Point in "The Yeomen of the Guard." Designed and printed by BD Studios Norwich 628538.
Country of origin: USA.
Poster design: Two color illustration of jester's marotte with worried look. Designed by David Zinn.
[New] D'Oyly Carte [Opera Company]. 150th Anniversary Tour. Gilbert & Sullivan's
Poster design: Color illustration of a Yeoman holding an oriental mask surrounded by newspaper review quotations. Printed by John Goodman & Sons Ltd.
Country of origin: USA.
The Gilbert and Sullivan Society at the University of Michigan presents
Poster design: Two color illustration of Yeoman and Jester.
Country of origin: England.
Carl Rosa Opera. By appointment to H.M. Queen Victoria. Britain's Oldest Opera Company.
Poster design: Text against purple background. Small illustrations of headsman's axe and Big Ben.
Country of origin: England.
[New] D'Oyly Carte Opera Company in association with Raymond Gubbay present Gilbert & Sullivan.
Poster design: Color poster with illustration of face [playing] card showing peer and tower warder. Background illustration of Big Ben and Tower of London.
Country of origin: USA.
The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents The Yeomen of the Guard or The Merryman and His Maid. December 5-7 at 8 PM; December 7 & 2 PM. Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre- Ann Arbor.
Poster design: Color illustration of a Yeomen with jester peeking from behind. Design by David Zinn.
Country of origin: Israel.
ENCORE! Educational Theatre Company presents
Poster design: Color photograph of actors as Jack Point and Wilfred Shadbolt with schematic Tower of London in background.
Country of origin: USA.
University of Michigan Gilbert & Sullivan Society. The Yeomen of the Guard. April 3-5 at 8 PM; April 5 & 6 at 2 PM. Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre.
Poster design: Jester's marotte in black and white with red area over right eye. Designed by David Zinn.
Country of origin: USA.
The Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society presents
Poster design: Color reproduction of Dudley Hardy's image of Headsman.
Country of origin: USA.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2016. Music by Arthur Sullivan. Libretto by W.S. Gilbert. Adapted by Sean Graney, Matt Kahler and Andra Velis Simon. Directed by Sean Graney.
Poster design: Color photographic illustration of K.T. Vogt as Warden Carruthers playing a guitar with actor protraying Fairfax in prison uniform. Old Western background.
Country of origin: England.
Color lithographed stock poster printed by Stafford & Co., Netherfield, Nottingham. No. 5633. No theatre identified.
Poster design: The brothers Palmieri, one on a throne.
Country of origin: England.
Poster design: The Grand Inquisitor, Don Alhambra del Bolero.
Country of origin: England.
Color lithographed stock poster printed by Stafford & Co., Netherfield, Nottingham; and London. No. 1337. No theatre identified.
Poster design: Face of contadine with scene of Venice in background.
Country of origin: USA.
The Lamplighters present Gilbert and Sullivan's
Poster design: Brightly colored cartoon figures of gondoliers with moustaches shaped like gondolas. Designed by Rex May.
Country of origin: Canada.
June 6-July 31, 1983. Stratford Festival Canada. Avon Theatre. Artistic Director John Hirsch.
Poster design by Heather Cooper. Color illustration of a gondolier with two contadine.
Country of origin: USA.
Presented by The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston with Alistair Donkin as The Duke of Plaza-Toro. Alistair Donkin, Director. Robert Linder, Conductor. July 17,18,24,25 at 8 p.m. July 19 & 26 at 2:30 p.m. Wortham Center in the Lillie & Roy Cullan Theater.
Poster design: Color image of playing card kings with gondola insert. Autographed by Alistair Donkin and Robert Linder.
Country of origin: USA.
The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents Gilbert and Sullivan's
Poster design: Two color cartoon figure of a gondolier with a crown. Design by David Zinn.
Country of origin: USA.
The Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society Celebrates Its 38th Season! Gilbert & Sullivan.
Poster design: Color lithograph of a gondolier. Designed and signed by Art Chantry. Illustration by Mark Zingarelli.
Country of origin: USA.
April 15-17 at 8 pm. April 17-18 at 2 pm. Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. Presented by the The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society.
Poster design: Two color illustration of the two gondoliers sharing one crown against a background of roses. Designed by David Zinn.
Country of origin: Canada.
Stratford Festival. Canada. Illustration by Susan Benson.
Poster design: Color poster with single commedia dell'arte figure.
Country of origin: Australia.
Gilbert & Sullivan's
Poster design: Color photograph of actors portraying Marco, Giuseppe, Don Alhambra del Bolero and ensemble.
Country of origin: England.
Carl Rosa Opera.
Poster design: Color photograph of actress in costume. Poster signed by 8 members of the production.
Country of origin: Israel.
Encore! Educational Theatre Company presents Gilbert & Sullivan's sunniest opera. Performed in English with Hebrew subtitles.
Country of origin: USA.
The University of Michigan Gilbert & Sullivan Society presents Gilbert & Sullivan's
Poster design: Full color poster of a mask looming over a cartoon gondolier.
Country of origin: England
York Opera presents Gilbert & Sullivan's
Poster design: Color photograph of actors as Marco and Giuseppe.
Country of origin: USA.
The University of Michigan Gilbert And Sullivan Society Presents
Poster design: Illustration of Barataria postage stamp with portraits of the two "kings". Printed in three colors. Poster designed by Anna Gretzinger.
Country of origin: England.
Poster design: Color photograph of actors in a restaurant. Pizza plate with laudatory quotes from newspaper reviews.
NTP [North Toronto Players] presents
Poster design: Color illustration of Elvis Presley in a gondola.
Country of origin: USA.
The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents
Poster design: Color stylized sunrise over tropical isle.
Country of origin: USA.
The Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society Celebrates Its 37th Season! Gilbert & Sullivan. Utopia Limited. Bagley Wright Theatre. July 12-13, 18-20, 24-27, [1991]. Matinees July 20 & 27.
Poster design: Color lithograph of King Paramount and two Utopian maidens. Designed and signed by Art Chantry. Illustration by Mark Zingarelli.
Country of origin: USA.
The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents
Poster design: Silhouette of a British gentleman and tropical foliage against orange and yellow background. Designed by David Zinn.
Country of origin: Germany. Schlossplatztheater & The MetaFiction Cabaret. Utopia Ltd. Text in German: [A punk operetta based on Gilbert & Sullivan. Premiere 13 November 2019, 7 pm. 14 -24 November. Thursday - Sunday 7 pm.] Reinbeckhallen. Poster design: Color poster shows six cast members in punk gear against a green and orange striped background.
Similar but smaller format to #289.
Country of origin: USA
Mount Oread [Kansas] Gilbert and Sullivan Company. "The Grand Duke" by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. May 6-9, 1970, 8:00 P.M. Central Junior High School Auditorium. General Admission $2.00. K[ansas]. U[niversity]. Students $1.50. Tickets Available at University Theatre Box Office, Murphy Hall.
Poster design: Facsimile of the ochre and black D'Oyly Carte's Opera Company poster by Dudley Hardy for the original 1896 production. Verso contains catalogue of the University of Kansas Museum of Art Exhibiton which was mounted in conjunction with the International Conference on Gilbert and Sullivan, May 1970.
Country of origin: USA.
The Seattle [Washington] Gilbert & Sullivan Society Celebrates Its 45th Season. July 1999.
Poster design: Color illustration of Grand Duke Rudolph and Ernest Dummkopf against background of playing cards by Marilyn Webberley.
Country of origin: USA.
The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents Gilbert & Sullivan's
Poster design: Illustration of Ludwig and Ernest holding their respective cards on a yellow background. Poster designed by David Zinn.
Country of origin: USA.
The University of Michigan Gilbert & Sullivan Society presents a special 60th Anniversary celebreation based on the ultiate G&S opera! The Grand Duke or the Satutory Duel. March 29-31 at 8 PM; March 31 at 1 PM. April 1 at 2 PM. Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre.
Poster design: Color illustration of three playing cards. Designed by David Zinn.
Country of origin: England.
D'Oyly Carte Opera Company.
Poster designed by Dudley Hardy for the first revival of The Yeomen of the Guard at the Savoy Theatre, 1897. Poster was reprinted by David Allen ca. 1950 with official permission of D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. Color image of headsman. Printed by David Allen & Sons Ld., 17 Leicester St. London W. Belfast. Etc. 20-3. Y.G
Country of origin: England. Savoy Theatre....Sole Lessee and Manager Mrs. D'Oyly Carte. Programme from September 21st to 26th. H.M.S. Pinafore [followed by] A Welsh Sunset; The Mikado. Dates and casts listed. Poster design: Black text on scarlet background. W.H. Rudd, Printer.
Country of origin: England. D'Oyly Carte. Gilbert & Sullivan. Color lithographed poster designed by H.M.Brock (facsimile signature). Poster design: Ko-Ko with executioner's sword.
Country of origin: US From the Savoy Theatre London. The World Renowned Original D;Oyly Carte Opera Company in a Season of Gilbert and Sullivan. Presented by Bridget D'Oyly Carte. Celebrating 75th Anniversary of First U.S. Tour. 1880.....1955. Text only in black and red with Savoy shield. Printed by Artcraft Litho & Printing Co. New York, N.Y.
Country of origin: England.
Color lithograph. The D'Oyly Carte Opera Company.
Poster design: Charles Ricketts 1926 costume design for Ko-Ko.
Country of origin: England.
Color lithograph. The D'Oyly Carte Opera Company.
Poster design: Charles Ricketts 1926 costume design for Kathisha.
Country of origin: England. Stock poster designed by Peter Goffin for the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company touring productions. One of eight designs in the collection, each with a different character from the Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas. Printed in three colors. Poster design: Goffin illustration of Ralph Rackstraw from H.M.S. Pinafore. A space at the bottom of the poster could be used for performance details. Printed by Allday, Green & Welburn Ltd., Birmingham.
Country of origin: England. Stock poster designed by Peter Goffin for the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company touring productions. One of eight designs in the collection, each with a different character from the Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas. Printed in three colors. Poster design: Goffin illustration of the Pirate King from The Pirates of Penzance. A space at the bottom of the poster could be used for performance details. Printed by Allday Limited, Birmingham.
Country of origin: England. Stock poster designed by Peter Goffin for the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company touring productions. One of eight designs in the collection, each with a different character from the Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas. Printed in three colors. Poster design: Goffin illustration of Ko-Ko from The Mikado. A space at the bottom of the poster could be used for performance details. Printed by Dams & Lock LImited, Birmingham.
Country of origin: England. Stock poster designed by Peter Goffin for the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company touring productions. One of eight designs in the collection, each with a different character from the Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas. Printed in three colors. Poster design: Goffin illustration of Jack Point from The Yeomen of the Guard. A space at the bottom of the poster could be used for performance details. Printed by Allday Limited, Birmingham.
Country of origin: England. Stock poster designed by Peter Goffin for the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company touring productions. One of eight designs in the collection, each with a different character from the Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas. Printed in three colors. Poster design: Goffin illustration of John Wellington Wells from The Sorcerer. A space at the bottom of the poster could be used for performance details. Printed by Dams & Lock Limited, Birmingham.
Country of origin: England. Stock poster designed by Peter Goffin for the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company touring productions. One of eight designs in the collection, each with a different character from the Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas. Printed in three colors. Poster design: Goffin illustration of Patience from the opera Patience. A space at the bottom of the poster could be used for performance details. Printed by Allday Limited, Birmingham.
Country of origin: England. Stock poster designed by Peter Goffin for the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company touring productions. One of eight designs in the collection, each with a different character from the Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas. Printed in three colors. Poster design: Goffin illustration of the Fairy Queen from Iolanthe. A space at the bottom of the poster could be used for performance details. Printed by Dams & Lock Limited, Birmingham.
Country of origin: England. Stock poster designed by Peter Goffin for the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company touring productions. One of eight designs in the collection, each with a different character from the Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas. Printed in three colors. Poster design: Goffin illustration of Sir Despard Murgetroyd from Ruddigore. A space at the bottom of the poster could be used for performance details. Printed by Dams & Lock Limited, Birmingham.
Country of origin: England. Savoy Theatre [London]. The D'Oyly Carte Opera Trust presents The D'Oyly Carte Opera Company in Gilbert and Sullivan Operas. Programme (Subject to Alteration): [Followed by the schedule of performances for 11 operas beginning December 11 and ending March 24. Notation is given for performances at which Sir Malcolm Sargent will conduct.] Poster design: Text only in black and red. Printer: Claridge, Lewis & Jordan Ltd. [London]
Country of origin: USA. The D'Oyly Carte Opera Trust LTD. presents under the management of S. Hurok The World Famous D'Oyly Carte Opera Company from the Savoy Theatre, London under the personal supervision of Bridget D'Oyly Carte. Forrest Theatre Philadelphia. One Week Only! Mon. Nov. 9 thru Sat. Nov. 14. Poster design: Two color illustration of the Charles Ricketts costume design for Ko-Ko. Operas in repertoire (Iolanthe, The Pirates of Penzance, Trial By Jury and H.M.S. Pinafore, The Mikado) and dates for each. Printed by Artcraft Litho. & Ptg. Col, New York, N.Y.
Country of origin: USA S. Hurok presents the world-famous D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. Gilbet and Sullivan direct from the Savoy Theatre, London under the personal supervision of Bridget D'Oyly Carte. Auditorium Theatre--Denver--Feb. 2-3-4. Thurs. Eve. Feb. 2--The Mikado. Fri. Eve. Feb. 3--H.M.S. Pinafore. Sat. Mat. & Eve. Feb. 4--The Pirates of Penzance. Poster design: Eight cartoon characters on yellow background with red lettering.
Country of origin: England. Gilbert and Sullivan. Sadler's Wells Theatre [London]. D'Oyly Carte. [Schedule of performances of ten operas beginning Dec. 17, 1973 and ending February 9, 1974.] Poster design: Text only with black and red lettering. Printed at Echo Press Ltd, Loughborough.
Country of origin: England. D'Oyly Carte in Gilbert & Sullivan. Theatre Royal Newcastle [England]. Centenary Season. Monday Nov. 17th for two weeks. Evenings at 7:30. Matinees Weds & Sats at 2:30. Poster design. Text only on red background. Schedule of performances of five operas beginning Nov. 17 and ending Nov. 29.
Country of origin: USA. James M. Nederlander Presents by arrangement with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Trust Limited and Dame Bridget D'Oyly Carte. D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. Gilbert & Sullivan. 101st Anniversary Year. The One. The Only. The Original! Company of 90. Full Symphony Orchestra. [Oversized poster for the 1976 North American tour.] Poster design: Stylized illustrations by Vincent Attisano of characters from four of the operas. Blue-green on white background.
Country of origin: USA. James M. Nederlander Presents The One! The Only! The Original! D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. Gilbert & Sullivan. "The Mikado" "HMS Pinafore" "The Pirates of Penzance" Three weeks only! Uris Theatre [New York]. Tues, May 4 thru Sunday Matinee May 23 [1976]. Poster design: Color illustrations of characters from the operas by Vincent Attisano.
Country of origin: Scotland. Theatre Royal Glasgow. Monday September 19th For Two Weeks. D'Oyly Carte in association with the Scottish Arts Council. Gilbert and Sullivan. [Followed by the schedule of performances for 6 operas beginning Sept. 19th and ending Oct. 1st.] Printer: Echo Press Ltd., Loughborough. Poster design: Text only in black and red.
Country of origin: England. D'Oyly Carte in association with Barclays Bank present Gilbert & Sullivan 8th July to 2nd August 1980. Sadlers Wells Theatre. Rosebery Avenue EC1 [London]. Printed at Echo Press Ltd., London. Poster design: Cartoon of Lord Chancellor against blue background.
Country of origin: England. D'Oyly Carte in Association with Barclays Bank Presents Gilbert & Sullivan from 22nd December to 21st February 1981. Sadler's Wells Theatre. The world's best loved musicals. One of five posters in the collection designed for the 1980-1981 D'Oyly Carte Opera Company London Season. Poster design: Color poster with illustration of the Fairy Queen from Iolanthe.
Country of origin: England. D'Oyly Carte in Association with Barclays Bank Presents Gilbert & Sullivan from 22nd December to 21st February 1981. Sadler's Wells Theatre. The world's best loved musicals. One of five posters in the collection designed for the 1980-1981 D'Oyly Carte Opera Company London Season. Poster design: Color poster with illustration of Katish from The Mikado.
Country of origin: England. D'Oyly Carte in Association with Barclays Bank Presents Gilbert & Sullivan from 22nd December to 21st February 1981. Sadler's Wells Theatre. The world's best loved musicals. One of five posters in the collection designed for the 1980-1981 D'Oyly Carte Opera Company London Season. Poster design: Color poster with illustration of The Mikado from the opera The Mikado.
Country of origin: England. D'Oyly Carte in Association with Barclays Bank Presents Gilbert & Sullivan from 22nd December to 21st February 1981. Sadler's Wells Theatre. The world's best loved musicals. One of five posters in the collection designed for the 1980-1981 D'Oyly Carte Opera Company London Season. Poster design: Color poster with illustration of Jack Point from The Yeomen of the Guard.
Country of origin: England. D'Oyly Carte in Association with Barclays Bank Presents Gilbert & Sullivan from 22nd December to 21st February 1981. Sadler's Wells Theatre. One of five posters in the collection designed for the 1980-1981 D'Oyly Carte Opera Company London Season. Poster design: Color poster with cartoon illustrations used as a logo by the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company.
Country of origin: England. D'Oyly Carte in association with Barclays Bank present a Season of Gilbert & Sullivan from November 18th, 1981 to February 27th, 1982. Guest Artists: Valerie Masterson, Sir Charles Mackerras, John Reed, Pamela Field, Laureen Livingstone, Sandra Dugdale, Jill Washington. Poster issued for the final performances of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company [London]. Poster design: Black and white poster with text for dates of performances for each guest artist. Photograph portraits of each artist.
Country of origin: England.
G & S. D'Oyly Carte. Christie's South Kensington will offer for sale at the Lyric Hammersmith selected items from the D'Oyly Carte wardrobe. Tuesday 24th January 1984. The sale comprises 200 lots. Viewing will be from 9:30 am to 4 pm, the doors will open at 5 pm and the sale starts at 6 pm on January 24th 1984......[additional text regarding ticket prices].
Poster design: Text within three color proscenium design [by Peter Goffin] associated with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company.
Country of origin: England. Haddon Hall [Comic opera with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by Sidney Grundy]. Color lithographed stock poster printed by Stafford & Co., Netherfield, Nottingham. No. 5911. No theatre identified. Poster design: Squire holding up a glass of wine.
Country of origin: England. "Haddon Hall" Color lithographed stock poster printed by Stafford & Co.,Ltd. Netherfield, near Nottingham. No. 5101. No theatre identified. Poster design: Woman with riding crop.
Country of origin: England. "Haddon Hall" Color lithographed stock poster printed by Stafford & Co.,Ltd. Netherfield, near Nottingham. No. 878. No theatre identified. Poster design: Woman with riding crop raising a glass, with portrait in background.
Country of origin: U.K. Beaufort Opera Presents (in association with Fulham Good Neighbour Service) Arthur Sullivan's Grand Opera Ivanhoe. Fulham Municipal Orchestra. Full Company & Chorus. Conductor: Joseph Vandernoot. Producer: Max Miradin. Thurs. May 31st, Fri. 1st & Sat. 2nd June 1973. Hurlingham School Theatre. Peterborugh Road, S.W.6. Poster design: Text only printed in purple.
Country of origin [U.K.]
Parish Church of St. John The Evangalist (The Festival Church) Waterloo Road, London S.E.1. Satuday March 27th 1982, 7:30 pm. Sir Arthur Sullivan "The Light of the World" (Oratorio). Presentedf by Southwark Music in association with the Southwark Arts Council and the Southwark Institute of Adult Education. Supported by: London & South of England Building Society.
Poster design: Organist at organ printed in blue.
Country of origin: USA. The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society With The Ann Arbor Chamber Orchestra presents Trial by Jury and Cox and Box. July 3-6. Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. July 3,4,5. 8:00 PM. July 5,6. 2:00 PM. Ann Arbor Summer Festival. Poster design: Two color illustration of Judge and woman holding a scale with Cox and Box on either side.
Country of origin: USA. Boston Academy of Music presents the American premiere of Sir Arthur Sullivan's Grand Opera Ivanhoe. November 23, 1991. 8:00 PM. Jordan Hall at New England Conservatory. Poster design: Black and white illustration of a medieval knight on horse against gray background.
Country of origin: Canada.
Shaw Festival Lunchtime Theatre. The Zoo by Arthur Sullivan and Bolton Rowe. Royal George Theatre until October 29. All seats $15.
Poster design: Inset photograph of Stephen Simms [as Aesculapius Carboy] and Karen Wood [as Laetitia Grinder] against gray background of illustration by J.J. Grandville of animals dressed in human clothing. Photo by David Cooper. Design by Scott McKowen.
Country of origin: England.
Sir Arthur Sullivan's comic opera in one act.
Poster design: Photographs of actors portraying Cox and Box in playing card format on black and white background.
Poster design: Color poster with illustration of two children looking at masted ship. Designed by Christian Salas.
Country of origin: England.
World Premier [of] The Stephen Joseph Theatre Company [Scarborough] in Sir Arthur Sullivan's
Poster design: Color poster with illustrations of costumes for the three characters.
Country of origin: Germany.
Performance of the Hans-Sachs Choir in association with the German Sullivan Society. Edward Elgar:
Poster design: Three color poster. German text only.
Similar but smaller format to #243.
Country of origin: Finland. The Zoo. Pienoisooppera. Savellys Arthur Sullivan. Ohjaus Kirsi Sulonen. [Dates in Finninsh]. Designed for Muuppera production. Poster image: Color photograph of cast members with cameras in front of barbed wire.
Country of origin: Germany. Christuskirche Karlsruhe. 30 April 2023. German Premiere. Arthur Sullivan. The Light of the World 1873. [Cast listed] Poster design: Two color poster against photograph of Arthur Sullivan. German text only.
Country of origin: England.
Poster design: Illustration of W.S. Gilbert on blue and purple. Designed by Module.
Country of origin: USA.
Poster design: Color printed design (book volume with melodramatic scene) reproduced from the 1871 poster for the original production at the Royal Gallery of Illustration [London].
Country of origin: USA.
Thrill to Gilbert & Sullivan Operettas "The Mikado" "Pinafore" "Ruddigore" "Patience".
Edward Alperson presents
Poster design: Color poster with illustrations based on photographs of the two main film stars and scenes from the film.
Country of origin: USA.
Joseph Justman presents The Return of Gilbert and Sulivan. An Irving Allen Production. With The Sportsmen. Melville Cooper. Billy Gray. Tudor Owen. Dee Turnwill. Mara Lynn. Produced by Irving Allen. Directed by Irving Allen and Sid Kuller. Screenplay and Lyrics by sid Kuller. Released by Lippert Pictures, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. Property of National Screen Service Corp. Licensed for Display in Connection with the Exhibition of this Picture ar your Theatre. Must be Returned Immediately Thereafter. 52/162.
Poster design: Color poster with photographs of swing dancers. Captions: "It's lyrical, satirical, hysterical FUN." "Hop to a BE-BOPeretta in GALorious COLOR!
This film is variously known as
Country of origin: England.
Poster design: Three color poster features illustrated heads of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Names of eight of their comic operas are at the bottom of poster. Printed for the 1952 film released in the United Kingdom by British Lion.
Country of origin: USA.
Poster design: Color poster with scenes from the film. Oval contains names of "Gilbert &Sullivan's Greatest Hits."
Country of origin: USA.
Great in Romance! Great in Lusty Humor! Great in Song!
Poster design: Horizontal color poster with illustrations of scenes from the film based on photographs. Oval box containing names of "Gilbert & Sullivan's Greatest Hits!"
Country of origin: USA.
Greeat in Song! Great in Romance! Great in Lusty Humor! The Great "Gilbert and Sullivan." In color by Technicolor. Starring Robert Morley. Maurice Evans. With Martyn Green. Co-starring Eileen Herlie. With The D'Oyly Carte Co. A Launder-Gilliat Production. Directed by Sidney Gilliat. Screenplay by Sidney Gilliat and Leslie Bailey. A London Films Presentation. A Lopert Films Release. Distributed thru United Artists. 2433 Copyright 1952 United Artists Corp. Litho in U.S.A. Property of National Screen Service Corp. Licensed for display in connection with the exhibition of this picture at your theatre. Must be returned immediately thereafter. 54/62.
Poster design: Vertical color poster with illustrations of scenes from the film based on photographs. Oval box containing names of "Gilbert & Sullivan's Greatest Hits!"
Jim Broadbent. Allan Corduner. Timothy Spall. Lesley Manville.
Poster design: Large fan containing color photograph of Jim Broadbent as W.S. Gilbert and Allan Corduner as Arthur Sullivan against background of artist interpretation of scenes from the film.
Jim Broadbent. Allan Corduner. Timothy Spall. Lesley Manville.
Poster design: Large fan containing color photograph of Jim Broadbent as W.S. Gilbert and Allan Corduner as Arthur Sullivan against background of artist interpretation of scenes from the film. Poster designed for the American distribution of the 1999 film.
A film by Mike Leigh.
Poster design: Color illustration of a figure with two faces [presumably W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan] combined into one dressed in a robe containing images of characters in the film. Poster designed for the British distribution of the 1999 film.
Par le realisateur de "Secrets et Mesonges." Jim Broadbent. Allan Cordenur. Timothy Spall. Lesley Manville. Topsy-Turvy. un film de Mike Leigh. Thin Man Films. The Greenlight Fund. Newmarket Capital Group. Presentent Une Production Simon Channing-Williams. Un film de Mike Leigh.
Poster design: Color illustration of a figure with two faces [presumably W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan] combined into one dressed in a robe containing images of characters in the film. Oversized poster designed for the French distribution of the 1999 film.
Jim Broadbent. Allan Corduner. Timothy Spall. Lesley Manville. Topsy-Turvy. A film by Mike Leigh. Gilbert & Sullivan & So Much More. The egos. The battles. The words. The music. The women. The scandals. October Films presents in association with Thin Man Films, The Greenlight Fund, Newmarket Capital Group A Simon Channing-Williams production of a Mike Leigh film. Jim Broadbent. Allan Corduner. Timothy Spall. Lesley Manvill. Ron Cook. Wendy Nottingham. Kevin McKidd. Shirley Henderson. Dorothy Atkinson. Martin Savage. Eleanor David. "Topsy-Turvy". Casting: Nina Gold. Associate producer: Georgina Lowe. Sound recordist: Tim Fraser. Make-up & hair designer: Christine Blundell. Costume designer: Lindy Hemming. Production designer: Eve Stewart. Music from Arthur Sullivan: Carl Davis. Editor: Robin Sales. Cinematography: Dick Pope B.S.C. Producer: Simon Channing-Williams. Written and directed by Mike Leigh. October Films. USA Films. Now available on home video. USA Home Entertainment.
Poster design: Poster designed for the American home video distribution of the 1999 film. Large fan containing color photograph of Jim Broadbent as W.S. Gilbert and Allan Corduner as Arthur Sullivan against background of artist interpretation of scenes from the film. Printed in U.S.A.
Country of origin: USA.
Academy of Music. Commencing Monday, April 9th. W.H. Clark with Boston Ideal Opera Company.
Poster design: Lithograph portrait of W.H. Clark by Armstrong & Co., Boston. Portions of advertising stickers attached.
Country of origin: USA.
A Panorama of Gilbert & Sullivan. Conceived and Painted by Lucille Corcos.
Poster design: Created for Life Magazine. Color illustrations of 11 of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas. Printed in U.S.A. by Tricorn Press, Inc. N.Y.
Country of origin: USA.
S.M. Chartock presents a limited season of Gilbert & Sullivan Operettas. Mark Hellinger Theatre [New York]. Lehman Engel, Musical Director. With a Cast of Gifted Savoyards. Featuring "The Mikado"; Pirates of Penzance"; H.M.S. Pinafore" and "Trial By Jury"; "Iolanthe." Directed by Mr. Chartock. Settings by Ralph Alswang. Costuming by Peggy Morrison. See Newspapers For Current Operetta.
Poster design: Text in red and black. Four cartoon illustrations from the operas.
Country of origin: USA.
Jeff Britton presents Dorothy Raedler's American Saoyards in Gilbert & Sullivan. "The Mikado"; H.M.S. Pinafore"; "Iolanthe"; "Ruddigore"; "The Gondoliers"; "The Yeomen of the Guard." Tues. thru Sun. Evgs. 8:40. Matinees Sat. & Sun. at 4:00. Jan Hus Playhouse [New York]. Raves From All The Critics! Delightful Musical Comedies for the Entire Family.
Poster design: Text only in blue and pink. Printed by Artcraft Litho. & Ptg. Co., Inc., N.Y.C. 491.
Country of origin: USA.
City Center. Gilbert & Sullivan. Designed by Jim Dine for the 25th anniversary of the New York City Center for Music and Drama. Limited edition of 1000. Combined offset and lithograph print.
Poster design: Pink and dark red poster with commedia dell'arte figures. Gold vertical stripe. Printed signature of Jim Dine.
The Australian Opera Returns with Gilbert & Sullivan.
Poster design: Color illustration by Rowell of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, each with wings flying over Australian landmarks. Verso contains text and photographs with information about the productions.
Country of origin: UK Simon Clarke Presentations LTd. presents Gilbert & Sullivan For All. Thomas Round. Donald Adams [in] Tarantara! Tarantara! by Ian Taylor. The Musical Story of the Great Gilbert & Sullivan Partnership. [Cast listed] The Planet Theatre....Queensmere Slough. Week commencing June 27th 1977. Poster design: Red poster with cartoon of Gilbert and Sullivan within circular title.
Country of origin: England.
Richmond Theatre. Week Commencing Monday, 8th November, 1982. Second City Management in association with Gordon Mackenzie presents An Evening With Gilbert and Sullivan in Concert with Former Members of the D"Oyly Carte Opera Company. Including Kenneth Sandford, John Ayldon, Geoffrey Shovelton, Patricia Leonard, Vivian Tierney, Lorraine Daniels, Meston Reid, Alistair Donkin.
Poster design: Text in red over background of blue musical notes. Printer W.E. Berry Ltd......Bradford.
Country of origin: Austria.
Volksoper. Samstag. 18, Februar 1984. Gilbert & Sullivan. Eine Revue von Lida Winiewicz und Helmut Baumann. unter Verwendung der musikalisch-literarischen Hinterlassenschaft von Sir Arthur S. Sllivan und Sir William S. Gilbert. Texte: Lida Winiewicz. Musik von Arthur Seymour Sullivan. eingerichtet von Caspar Richter.
Poster design: Text only, black lettering, decorative border. Lists entire cast and production details.
Country of origin: USA.
Mobil Presents The Compleat Gilbert and Sullivan. The Very Model of a Modern Major Musicale.
Poster design: Text in four colors. Al Hirschfeld caricatures of each of the televised productions. Design by Chermayeff & Geismar.
Country of origin: Canada.
Gilbert & Sullivan. Stratford Festival Canada. 32nd Season. 1984.
Poster designed by Heather Cooper. Color illustration of woodland setting with characters from
Country of origin: Canada
A du Maurier Celebration of Gilbert & Sullivan. Toronto May 6-17, 1987. The Week. May 10-16. Watch for special events including daily concerts at Nathan Phillips Square (12-2 p.m.). The International Symposium. May 15-17. Includes workshops, seminars, costume ball, two productions, pot-pourri and much more. Centred at Edward Johnson Bilding, University of Toronto. The Production: Utopia Limited. May 6-9 and May 16. First presentation in Toronto for thirty-four years of this exciting and colourful show. Great music. Produced by The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Toronto.
Poster design by Charmaine Lurch and Kimberly Smith. Color illustration of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan on a tropical island with a group of characters from their operas.
Country of origin: USA.
40 YEARS. The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society. UMGASS. Gloria Bennish Founder. A Source of Innocent Merriment For 40 Years.
Poster design: Caricatures of Gilbert and Sullivan against color titles of their operas. Inset drawing of Bennish. Designed by Julie Tanguay-Hoover.
Country of origin: Canada.
Susan Benson. Artist/Designer. The Gallery Stratford. May 30-September 4.
Poster design: Color reproduction of pastel portrait of Christina James as Katisha in the 1982 Stratford Festival production of The Mikado. Pastel reproduction is signed "Susan Benson '82".
Country of origin: USA.
The Ohio Light Opera.
Poster design: Color reproduction of "A Panorama of Gilbert & Sullivan" by Lucille Corcos with her illustrations for 11 of the comic operas.
Country of origin: USA.
Telarc Digital Stereo CD-80284. Gilbert and Sullivan.
Poster design by Hillary Knight for the release of the compact disc recording. Color illustration of the Mikado, Nanki-Poo and the Three Little Maids from School.
Country of origin: USA
Telarc Digital Stereo. Gilbert and Sullivan.
Poster design by Hilary Knight for the release of the compact disc recording. Color illustration of characters of the opera observed by a pirate.
Country of origin: England. International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival. A Festival of the World's Most Popular Comic Operas. The Opera House-Buxton. July 31st-August 12th 1994. Poster design: Color poster with profiles of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, and six characters from their operas. Poster contains schedule of performances.
Country of origin: England.
Stage One Theatre Company in Association with Tim Heath Present a World Premiere.
Poster design: Black, white and pink poster with violin and other small illustrations. Inscribed on verso by the author.
Country of origin: USA
Gilbert & Sullivan. 4th International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival. It's Back. It's Better. It's Bigger. The Zellerbach Theater Philadelphia Pa. July 19-27, 1997.
Poster design: Color poster with parade of Gilbert & Sullivan characters and festival schedule.
Country of origin: USA.
Ohio Light Opera Celebrating 20 Years. The College of Wooster [Ohio]. 1998 Season Repertoire--James Stuart, Artistic Director.
Poster design: Color poster with full length photograph of James Stuart and 28 smaller photographs of Stuart in identified roles from previous productions.
Country of origin: USA.
UMGASS. The University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society.
Poster design: Color illustration of a round stained glass window, each pane of which has a Gilbert and Sullivan reference. Design by David Zinn.
Country of origin: England.
International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival, 2000. Entertainment for all the family. Buxton Opera House. 29 July to 20 August. Supported by High Peak Borough Council.
Poster design: Color photographs of five performers in costume with schedule of daily performances.
Country of origin: USA.
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players. Albert Bergeret, Artistic Director.
Poster design: Color photograph of Keith Jurosko as "the Mikado".
Country of origin: England.
The 11th International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival. Featuring The Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company, The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, Opera Della Luna, Grim's Dyke Opera PLUS 12 of the very best performing companies and a full Festival "Fringe" programme. 31st July to 22nd August. Buxton Opera House, Derbyshire. Text includes dates and details of all performances.
Poster design: Color illustrations of 16 characters from the operas.
Country of origin: USA.
A Celebration of Gilbert & Sullivan [at George Mason University]. From the Collection of David and Annabelle Stone. April 18-May 27, 2017. Buchanan Partners Gallery Reception April 27th 6-8 P.M. More Gilbert & Sullivan Events at Mason This Spring! [etc.]
Poster design: Color poster with examples of historic photographs and a souvenir from the exhibition.
Country of origin: UK
We Are Back! The 24th International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival. Harrogate Royal Hall. 4-20 August 2017. Now in its 24th year. The Greatest Gilbert & Sullivan Show on Earth.
Poster design: Festival schedule with color photographs of performers in costume.
Country of origin: UK
The 26th International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival. The Royal Hall, Harrogate. 7th-18th August 2019. The World's Greatest Celebration of Gilbert & Sullivan.
Poster design: Color photo-montage of cast members.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 1955. 10 x 8 in. D'Oyly Carte American tour.
Woodburytype from "The Theatre", Feb. 1885. Image 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. Jessie Bond as Constance.
Minneapolis, MN: Anderson & Palmer. "Scene from H.M.S. Pinafore. People's Theatre.....Negative by Gas Light." 7 x 9 3/8 in. photograph mounted on 11 x 14 board with printed label and autographed by theatre manager.
Minneapolis MN: C.H. Galbraith. 6 x 8 in. photograph mounted on 10 x 12 in board. Male cast members of
Greenwich, CT: Rahmn & Carling, 1909. A set of seven photographs of amateur actors in a production of
Unknown phtotographer. 11 x 14in. Eugene Cowles as Bill Bobstay, Alice Brady as Hebe, Louise Gunning as Josephine, and Arthur Aldridge as Ralph.
New York: White. 13.25 x 10.5in.
New York: White. 11 x 14 in.
Unidentified photographer. 14 x 11 in.
Unidentified photographer. 11 x 14 in.
New York: White Studio, ca. 1934. 11 x 14in. "The Pinafore Girls."
Southbridge MA: M. Litchfield, 1935. 7.5 x 9.5 in.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 1934. D'Oyly Carte New York tour at the Martin Beck Theatre.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 1939. 10 x 8in.
Four photographs. Unidentified photographers. Various sizes.
Unknown photographer, ca. 1944. 10 x 8in. Bertram Peacock as Capt. Corcoran, Kathleen Roche as Josephine, and Florenz Ames as Sir Jospeh.
Unidentified photographer. 9 x 7in. Cyril Ritchard as Sir Joseph Porter. Televised production broadcast May 10, 1959.
Unidentified photographer. 9 x 7in. Tennessee Ernie Ford and Suzanne Lovell. Televised adaptation broadcast on NBC Jan. 14, 1960.
Nine photographs of Stratford Festival productions. Various photographers. Various sizes. Productions 1960, 1964, 1981, 1988, 1992.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 1963. 10 x 8 in. Martyn Green as Sir Joseph Porter.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 1964. Michael Bates as Sir Joseph Porter. Touring production.
Unidentified photographer, 1973. 9 x 7in. Michael Raynor as Capt. Corcoran and Lyndsie Holland as Buttercup. The ATV (Associated Television) adaptation of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Co. production was broadcast in UK on ITV and in U.S. on CBS television network.
Unidentified photograher, ca. 1982. 8 x 10in. Frankie Howerd as Sir Joseph. Broadcast in US in 1984-5.
Reference Department of the National Educational Alliance, 1937. 7 x 9in. "East Side children present Annual Gilbert and Sullivan operetta at roof garden of the Educational Alliance Bldg on East Broadway."
Two un-mounted albumen photographs. The entire cast; and the policemen's chorus in a production of
Photographer unknown. Set of four photographs of the 1896 Sacramento [CA] Operatic Society. Photographs 7 1/2 x 6 1/4in. mounted on 13 1/2 x 11 1/2in boards.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 1919, London. Scenery for Act 2 designed for the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company by William Bridges-Adams. 6.75 x 11.5in.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 1961. 10 x 8in. D'Oyly Carte Opera Co. American tour, 1962.
Unidentified photographer. 7.75 x 11.25in.
New York: White Studio, ca. 1927. 10.75 x 13.5 in.
New York: White Studio, ca. 1927. 14 x 11in. Notated 8015-17.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 1936. 11.25 x 9.25in. William Danforth as Sergeant. Verso pencilled "Adelphi--week beg. July 22". Danforth played this role in 1935 at the Majestic Theatre.
Six photographs from the Joseph Papp production at the New York Shakespeare Festival and the Uris Theatre. Various photographers, ca. 1981. Various sizes.
Five publicity photographs of scenes from the 1982 film adaptation. Unidentified photographers, ca. 1982. Each 8 x 9.75 in. Marked PM 1-5.
10 photographs. Unidentified photographers, ca. 1983. Various sizes. Also a set of 12 slide transparencies, copyright University City Studios.
Four photographs. Unidentified photographers, ca. 1985. Various sizes.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 1993. 10 x 8in. 1993 touring production.
Unidentified photograher, ca. 1996. 6.5 x 10in. Queensland Ballet (Australia) touring production
Woodburytype from "The Theatre", Mar. 1882. Image 5 x 3.75in.
Woodburytype from "The Theatre", July 1881. Image 4.75 x 3.75in.
Reading: Victor White & Co., ca. 1882. Imperial cabinet photograph mounted on cardboard. Image 8 x 6.12in.
Unidentified photographer, ca 1928. 10 x 8in. Edmund Leonard as Grosvenor and Mary Bokee as Patience in Theatre Masque revival.
Unknown photographer, ca. 1934. 9.25 x 11.5in. D'Oyly Carte New York tour at the Martin Beck Theatre.
Three photographs. Unidentified photographers, ca. 1966. Each 9.25 x 7.25in.
Unidentified photographers, ca. 1986 and 1995.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 2000.
Reading: S. Victor White & Co., ca. 1883. Imperial cabinet photograph, mounted on cardboard. Image 7.75 x 5.75in.
New York: White. 14 x 11in. George Macfarlane as Strephon.
Unidentified photographer. Possibly: New York; White, ca. 1926.
New York: White, ca. 1926. 14 x 11in.
Unidentified photographer. Possibly: New York; White, ca. 1926. 14 x 11in.
New York: White Studio, ca. 1926. 14 x 11in.
New York: Florence Vandamm, ca. 1926. 11 x 13.75in.
New York: White Studio, ca. 1926. 14 x 11in.
Unidentified photographer. Autographed by Vera Ross. 12.25 x 8.5in.
Unidentified photographer. 10 x 8in.
Unidentified photographer. 14 x 11in. Joseph Macaulay as Strephon.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 1939. 8 x 10in. Evelyn Gardiner as Fairy Queen, Martyn Green as Lord Chancellor and Marjorie Eyre as Iolanthe in the 1939 D'Oyly Carte American tour.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 1962. 11.75 x 12in. Heather Begg as Fairy Queen and Patricia Kern as Iolanthe.
Two photographs. Unidentified photographers, ca. 1984. 8 x 10in.: Eric Donkin as Lord Chancellor and Marie Barron as Phyllis. 10 x 8in.: Maureen Foster as Fairy Queen.
Unidentified photographer, 1992. 11.5 x 8in. Rosemary Joshua as Princess Ida.
Woodburytype from "The Theatre", August 1885, 4th series. Image 4 1/2 x 3 5/8in.
Woodburytype from "The Theatre", Jan. 1887. Image 4 1/2 x 3 1/3in.
Woodburytype from "The Theatre", June 1885. Image 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.
Albumen print. Unidentified photographer, ca. 1885. Unidentified actors as Ko-Ko and Katisha.
One photographic lantern slide. Bath: Graystone Bird. 3 1/4 x 3 1/4in. "Nanki-Poo"
Unknown photographer. Silver print. 10 x 13.5in. Jefferson De Angelis as Ko-Ko, Christie MacDonald as Pitti-Sing, Christine Nielson as Peep-Bo, Josephine Jacoby as Katisha, Arthur Cunningham as Pish-Tush, William Pruette as Pooh-Bah.
New York: Hartsook. 9.5 x 7.5in. Arthur Cunningham as Pooh-Bah.
Modern print of D'Oyly Carte performance early 1920's. Unknown photographer. 8 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.
Unidentified photographer. 1 x 11in.
Unidentified photographer. 11 x 14in.
Unidentified photographer. 14 x 11in.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 1927. 8 x 10in.
New York: White Studio, ca. 1927. 14 x 11in.
New York: White Studio, ca. 1927. 14 x 11 in.
New York: White Studio, ca. 1927. 14 x 11in.
New York: White Studio, ca. 1927.
New York: Florence VanDamm, ca. 1927.
Unidentified photographers, ca. 1927. Each 8.5 x 6.6 in. a. Nanki-Poo and Yum-Yum. b. Women's chorus.
New York: White Studios, ca. 1931. 14 x 11in.
New York: White Studios, ca. 1931. 14 x 11in.
New York: White Studio, ca. 1933. 14 x 11in. Hizi Koyke as Yun-Yim and Herbert Waterous as Pooh-Bah.
Unidentified photographer, undated. 10.5 x 8in.
London: Stage Photo Co. 11.25 x 9.5in.
Unidentified photographer, undated. 11.5 x 9.75in. Charles Ricketts' costume design.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 1936. 10 x 8 in. D'Oyly Carte tour, ca. 1936. Stamp of American Weekly Editorial Department. "40"
Unidentified photographer, ca. 1962. 8 x 10in. D'Oyly Carte touring production.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 1966. 9.25 x 7.25in. D'Oyly Carte American tour, 1966 or 1968.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 1976. 10 x 7.5in. 1976 North American tour.
Unknown photographer. 9 1/2 x 7 1/4 in.
Ten photographs. Productions in Chicago (Great Northern Theatre) and New York (New Yorker Theatre). Unidentified phtographers, various sizes.
Two photographs of the August 1941 summer stock production. Unidentified photographers, each 10 x 8 in. Bill Robinson/ Bill Robinson and Alice Harris.
Unknown photographer. 10 x 8in. Photograph dated Oct. 24, 1943. Erlanger Theatre, Buffalo NY (prior to Broadway run).
Unknown photographer, ca. 1944. 10 x 8in. Ambassador Theatre, New York.
Acme Newspapers, 1948. 9 x 7in.
Unidentified photographer, 1948. 10 x 8in.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 196. 8 x 10in. Rue Knapp as Ko-Ko and Ronald Bush as Pooh-Bah.
Eighteen photographs for 1939 film and 1948 re-release, various sizes. Some scenes marked: M-3, M-60, M-71, M-98, M-192, M-340, M-445, 48/1114.
Three parially colored scenes from the 1939 film
Three photographs of scenes from the Kukla, Fran, and Ollie 1950 television adaptation of
Three photographs. Unidentified photographer, ca. 1950's.
Unidentified photographer.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 1954. 10 x 8in. Martyn Green as Ko-Ko, and Irra Petrina.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 1956. Rue Knapp as Ko-Ko and Ronald Bush as Pooh-Bah.
Unidentified phtographer, ca. 1959. 9 x 7in. Tennessee Ernie Ford, Jaonne Burgan and Irene Cummings. Adaptation broadcast on NBC Apr. 16, 1959.
Four publicity photographs. Unidentified phtographers, ca. 1960. Various sizes. Martyn Green (director) and Barbara Meister (Yum-Yum); Stanley Holloway (Pooh-Bah); Martyn Green and Groucho Marx. Melinda Marx as Peep-Bo. Production broadcast Apr. 29, 1960.
Two photographs of scenes from the 1962 United Artists film. Unknown photographers, ca. 1962. Each 7.5 x 9.5in. Photos marked CM-5 and CM-20.
Unknown photographer, ca. 1962. 10 x 8in. Senator Jack Faxon as Mishi-Gana and Fenjamin Wakefield as the Mikado.
Eight photographs. Unidentified photographers, ca. 1967. Various sizes. Filmed adaptation of 1966 D'Oyly Carte production, using D'Oyly Carte cast.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 1969. 8 x 10in.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 1983. 8 x 10in. Neil Rosenshein as Nanki-Poo.
Five photographs. Unidentified photographers, ca. 1982. Various sizes. Broadcast in US in 1984-5.
Eight photographs including four of production tours. Unidentified photographers, various dates. Various sizes.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 1986. 10 x 8in. Michael Smith as Nanki-Poo.
Three photographs. Unidentified photographers, ca. 1986-89. Various sizes. Original production and tour in association with Houston Grand Opera.
Four photographs. Unidentified photographers, 1986-95. Various sizes. American and British productions.
Unidentified photographer. 8 x 10 in. Scene from Act 2.
Unidentified photogapher, ca. 2000. 8 x 10in.
Woodburytype from "The Theatre", Aug. 1887. Image 4.5 x 3/5in.
Woodburytype from "The Theatre", Sept. 1887. Image 4.5 x 3.5in.
New York: White Studio, ca. 1927. 14 x 11 in.
New York: White Studio, ca. 1927. 11 x 14in.
New York: Unidentified photographer (possibly White). 9.75 x 13.5in.
New York: White Studio, ca. 1931. 14 x 11 in.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 1955. 10 x 8in. D'Oyly Carte American tour.
Unknown photographer, ca. 1980. 10 x 8in. Provenance: Kenneth Sandford estate.
Two photographs. Unidentified photographers, ca. 1982. Various sizes. Broadcast in US, 1985.
Shuhei Iwamoto (London), ca. 1987. 10 x 8in. Linda Ormiston as Mad Margaret and Harold Innocent as Despard Murgatroyd.
New York: White, ca. 1915. 14 x 11in.
New York: White, ca. 1915. 14 x 11in.
New York: possibly White Studio. 13 x 10.5 in.
Unidentified photographer. Two photographs of camp internees in costume for
New York: White Studio, ca. 1933. William Danforth as Shadbolt, Lauren Ferguson as Phoebe, and Herbert Waterous as Leonard Meryll.
Unidentified photographer. 10 x 8in.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 1960. 10 x 8in. Provenance: Kenneth Sandford estate.
Unknown photographer, ca. 1944. 10 x 8in. Robert Pitkin as Wilfred Shadbolt and Kathleen Roche as Elsie Maynard.
Five photographs. Unidentified photographers, ca. 1982. Various sizes. Broadcast in the US in 1984-5.
Three photographs. Unidentified photographers, ca. 1995.
Woodburytype from "The Theatre", Sept. 1890. Image 4 5/8 s 3 3/8in. Decima Moore as Casilda.
Album of 13 photographs of scenes from the Madras Dramatic Society production Jan. 1896. Madras, India: Nicholson & Co, photographers, ca. 1896. Bound in half-cloth decorated and stamped cardboard. Images measure around 8 x 11 in.
New York: White Studio, ca. 1932. 11 x 14in. William Danforth as Don Alhambra.
Unknown photographer, ca. 1944. 10 x 8in. Robert Pitkin as Don Alhambra, Mary Llundon as Giulia, and Allen Stewart as Marco.
Unidentified phtotograher, ca. 1962. 10 x 8in. John Reed as the Duke of Plaza-Toro.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 1972. 8 x 10in. The production was broadcast in US on PBS Opera Theatre, July 12, 1977.
Two photographs. Unidentified photographers, ca. 1983 and ca. 1995. Varous sizes.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 1982. 10 x8in. Keith Michell as Don Alhambra. Broadcast in US in 1984-5.
Two photographs. Unidentified photographers, ca. 1968.
Woodburytype from "The Theatre" December 1893. Image 4 5/8 x 3 1/2in. Rosina Brandram as Lady Sophy, Emmie Owen as Nekaya, and Florence Perry as Kalyba.
Unidentified photographer, 1975. 10 x 7in. Kenneth Sandford as King Paramount. Provenance: Kenneth Sandford estate.
Woodburytype from "The Theatre", March 1892. Image 4 1/2 x 3 14in.
Woodburytype from "The Theatre", Apr. 1883. Image 4 1/2 3 1/2in.
Woodburytype from "The Theatre", Nov. 1879. Image 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.
Woodburytype from "The Theatre", Feb. 1889. Image 4 1/2 x 3 7/16in.
Woodburytype from "The Theatre" Sept. 1890. Image 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.
Woodburytype. Photographer W. & D. Downey. ca. 1890
Woodburytype from "The Theatre", July 1885. Image 4 1/2 x 3 5/8in.
New York: J. & H. Steinberg. Autographed by Barnabee on 11 x 8in. mount. Image is 5 1/8 x 3 3/4in.
Woodburytype from "The Theatre", Feb. 1879. Image 4.5 x 3.5in.
Miniature Woodburytype. Image 2.5 x 1.5 in. Mount printed with "Wednesday Program Penny Portrait."
Woodburytype from "The Theatre", Feb. 1883. Image 4.5 x 3.5in.
Woodburytype from "The Theatre", October 1889. Image size ca. 4.25 x 3.5in. Morton was the author of
Unknown American photographer American, ca. 1890. Image 5 1/4 x 8 1/2in.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 1928. 10 x 8in. Event commemorating the 17th anniversary of the death of W.S. Gilbert.
Unidentified photographer, 1934. 7 x 9in.
Unidentified photographer, ca. 1963. 8 x 10in.
Unidentified photographer, July 1, 1980. Kenneth Sandford, Bridget D'Oyly Carte, and Frederick Lloyd toasting Sandford at a press conference at the Savoy Hotel on the occasion of his 23rd anniversary with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company.
Stamped "The Daily Telegraph 10 Feb 1981." 9.5 x 6.5in. Former Prime Minister Wilson provided support to the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company in their bid for Arts Council funding.
Carl D. Hoyt, 1986. 8 x 10in. Cast members of the 1986 Milwaukee Skylight Theatre production of
Unknown photographer. 7 x 9 in.
Three publicity photographs from the Grand National Pictures film. Unidentified phtographers, ca. 1937, each 8 x 10 in.
Two photographs of scenes from the 1950 Lippert Pictures film. 8 x 10 in. One photographed marked RG5-4.
Seven photographs of scenes from the 1953 Lopert Films'
Scene from the 1999 October Film. Jim Broadbent as W.S. Gilbert and Allan Corduner as Arthur Sullivan.
Woodburytype from "The Theatre", March 1884. Image 4 1/2 x 3 5/8in.
Three photograhic reprints, ca. 1920's of Julia Marlowe, ca. 1888. Possibly prepared for "Julia Marlowe. Her Life and Art" (1926); one photograph is included in the book. Images 7 1/4 x 4 1/4in.
Woodburytype from "The Theatre", Aug. 1888. Image 4 1/4 x 3 1/2in.
Woodburytype from "The Theatre", Feb. 1895. Image 6 1/8 x 4 1/2in.
Forty-seven original signed watercolor costume designs by Attilio Comelli for the 1894 London production of
Each of the designs is painted on poster board panels measuring 13 ½ x 8 in. Although "The Chieftain" has been stamped on the back of each panel, the stamp is probably of twentieth century origin and not original to the designs.
The designs are labeled with the name of the character for which the costume is intended, including both principals and chorus members. In addition, there are penciled notations regarding which member of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company was to wear the costumes, including those for proposed tours. All of the designs have been cut down from the original size, as evidenced by some cropping of Comelli's signature in several of the panels. Some panels have penciled-in directions or sketches. Comelli has painted or penciled on the front of the panels the name for the opera --"El Contrabandista" rather than "The Chieftain." This is of interest as The Chieftain was rewritten by Sullivan from his earlier pre-Gilbert opera The Contrabandista (1867). That they are not the designs for that earlier production is evident because Comelli included "'94" in each of his signatures.
One original signed watercolor costume design by Attilio Comelli, most likely from the 1894 London production of
Six lobby cards from a set of eight published.
One cyanotype lobby card for the 1948 re-release of the 1939 film in the United States. Labeled "40/1114"
Mexican release of the 1982 film "The Pirate Movie."
Eight lobby cards for the Pathe distribution in France of the film Topsy Turvy.
16 pp. Glassine printed wrapper
Cinegram, No. 75. (1939) Entire issue devoted to the 1939 film.
Three souvenir brochures: London: World Premier of film "The Mikado". Civic Theatre (Newcastle, Australia) State Theatre (Sydney, Australia) State's 10th Anniversary Program, June 1939.
Film posters can be found under the series "Posters."
Publicity photographs for films can be found under the series "Photographs."
8 pp. press book.
Two items:
Press kit for the 1999 film.
Publicity press brochure for the French distibrution of the 1999 film.
Advertising postcard for the 1939 film.
Large magazine advertisement for distribution of the 1983 film.
Seven large magazine advertisements for Academy Award nomination consideration for the 1999 film.
Distributor's contract for exhibition of the 1939 film.
3 entire issues.
Single page. Note full run of bound journals of "Fun" in the collection with multiple contributions by W.S. Gilbert.
Complete issues. Contains prose contributions by W.S. Gilbert.
(Entire issue)
(Entire issue)
(entire issue)
(1 entire issue)
(2 entire issues)
Al Hirschfeld caricature of a scene from "The Hot Mikado." Rag paper edition.
(1 entire issue)
Original pen and ink drawing of W.S. Gilbert to accompany a newspaper article in the Kansas City Star. Undated (ca. 1940).
(Abshier was an American artist for the Kansas City Star and the Kansas City Times during the 1930's and 1940's.)
Hamburg: F.A. Dahlstrom, [1888]. 24 carboard pages, each with one or two signed and dated prints by Allers. In a cloth pictorial portfolio stamped in black and lined with decorative cloth.
(The D'Oyly Carte Opera Company toured "The Mikado" in Germany in 1886 and 1887. This portfolio of sketches by Allers documents the Company's tour. Portfolios may contain variying numbers of prints.)
Three prints from a portfolio of prints titled "Bunte Welt von C.W. Allers." The prints are "Three little maids (first entrance)"; "Gossip"; "Aren't we three nice little maids?"
(These sketches were drawn for Allers' portfolio "The Mikado. Sketches behind the scenes" but were included in the later portfolio "Bunte Welt."
Hand colored lithograph. New York: Currier & Ives, 1879
Hand colored lithograph. New York: Currier & Ives, 1879.
Monochrome wash drawing, unsigned, ca. 1885.
Portrait of Arthur Sullivan, after the 1888 painting by Sir Everett Millais. Paris: n.d. A Goupilgravure plate measuring 23 x 17 in from an unknown source.
A children's game titled "Ko-Ko's Magic Screen." [American, n.p, ca. 1886.] Six colored wooden characters, each composed of 3 articulated panels of approximately 4 x 4 in., and identified as Ko-Ko, Mikado, Nanki-Pooh, Yum Yum, Pitti Sing and Peep Bo. Eight wooden dowels attached to acharacters at sides.
The directions for the game are printed on the back of the Ko-Ko panel.
Original pen and ink caricature to accompany a newspaper review of the New York tour of Tyrone Guthrie's production of "H.M.S. Pinfore" for the Stratford Festival. Dated 9/4/60.
(Norkin was an American cartoonist who specialized in theater caricatures for several newspapers including Variety, the Washington Post and Los Angeles Times."
Original pen and in caricature to accompany a newspaper review of the New York tour of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company production of "H.M.S. Pinafore." Dated 10/27/1968.
(Norkin was an American cartoonist who specialized in theater caricatures for several newspapers including Variety, the Washington Post and Los Angeles Times."
Original pen and ink caricature to accompan a newspaper review of the Light Opera of Manhattan production of "The Yeomen of the Guard." Dated 3/10/1974.
(Norkin was an American cartoonist who specialized in theater caricatures for several newspapers including Variety, the Washington Post and Los Angeles Times."
Etching. London: L.H. Lefevre, Oct. 5, 1892. "Painted by W. Dendy Sadler." Etched by W.H. Boucher. "Copyright registered by the British Art Publishers Union Limd, New York Printed." Printed on heavy greay cardboard.
Printed verse by W.S. Gilbert from his 1875 song "Sweethearts" [music by Arthur Sullivan].
Cel designed by Ronald Searle for the 1975 film "Dick Deadeye or Duty Done."
Cel designed by Ronald Searle for the 197 film "Dick Deadeye or Duty Done."
Artist's proof, signed. Scene from Act 1 of Patience. "He Was a Little Boy" [Edition of 100]
Original drawing, signed. Illustration for p. 81 of J. Fletcher Smith's "Stories from Gilbert and Sullivan: H.M.S. Pinafore."
Original drawings, unsigned. Two illustrations for p. 64 and p. 101 of J. Fletcher Smith's "Stories from Gilbert and Sullivan: H.M.S. Pinafore."
Woodblock print. Lunenberg, VT: the Stinehour Press, 1977. No. 9 in a limited edition of 200 copies printed from the original woodblock in the Pierpont Morgan Library Gilbert and Sullivan Collection. Accompanied by "The Log of the Pinafore Wodblock" by Reginald Allen.
Six original color cartoon panels, on board, of a series illustrating the story of "The Mikado." Originally published in "Pixie" comic book. Panel is identified as "Pixie No. 1, June 24 [ca. 1970's], p. 16.
(The panels illustrate the transformation of Nanki-Poo from the son of the Mikado to a wandering minstrel.)
Broadside announcing "Highly Improbable" by W.S. Gilbert on the same bill as "Humbug" amd "The Latest Edition of Blackeyed Susan", both by F.C. Burnand.
"Double playbill announcing the original production of "The Merry Zingara" by W.S. Gilbert on the same bill as "Daddy Gray by Andrew Halliday and "A Quiet Family."
Double playbill announcing the original production of "La Vivandiere" by W.S. Gilbert on the same bill as "Dearer Than Life" by H.J. Byron.
Double playbill announcing the opening of the Gaiety Theatre presenting the original production of "Robert The Devil" by W.S. Gilbert on the same bill as "The Two Harlequins" and "On The Cards."
Broadside for the original production of "Robert The Devil" by W.S. Gilbert on the same bill as "The Two Harlequins" and "On The Cards"
Double playbill for the original production of "The Princess" by W.s. Gilbert. On the same bill as "Little Em'ly" adapted by Andrew Halliday and "Old Gooseberry" by T.J. Williams. (Hand-dated 26 Jan. 1870)
Double playbill announcing the original production of "The Palace of Truth" by W.S. Gilbert.
Double playbill announcing the original production of "Pygmalion and Galatea" by W.S. Gilbert.
Broadside announcing D'Oyly Carte's Celebrated [B] Company in "The Grand Duke" (Nov. 2 & 3) and "The Yeomen of the Guard" (Nov. 4).
Broadside announcing Mr. William Greet's Savoy Theatre Co. in The Emerald Isle, or, The Caves of Carrig-Cleena by Srthur Sullivan and Basil Hood. Printed in two colors.
Double playbill announcing the original production of "Charity" by W.S. Gilbert on the same bill as "Easy Shaving" and "Uncle's Will"
Broadside for Mr. Price's Comedy Company in "The Wicked World" by W.S. Gilbert.
Broadside announcing the postponement of Mr. George Grossmith [Sr.]'s "Humorous Lecture on Lecturing" until Friday, November 8.
Broadside for "Dan'l Druce Blacksmith" amd "Sweethearts" both by W.S. Gilbert. Produced under supervision of Gilbert. Cast "chosen by the author".
Broadside announcing D'Oyly Carte's Opera Company in "The Pirates of Penzance."
Broadside announcing Mary Anderson and her London Company in four plays, including "Pygmalion & Galatea" and "Comedy & Tragedy" both by W.S. Gilbert.
Broadside announcing D'Oyly Carte's Opera ["C"] Company in "The Mikado", "Princess Ida", "The Gondoliers", "The Yeomen of the Guard", and "Patience".
Broadside announcing Hollingshead's Gaiety Company [on tour] in "Cox & Box, or the Long Lost Brothers" by Arthur Sullivan {F. Sullivan as Cox) on the same bill as Malala by Offenbach. Includes a notice for J.L. Sefton's Celebrated Company in "Pygmalion & Galatea" by W.S. Gilbert.
Broadside announcing "The Wicked World" by W.S. Gilbert.
Broadside announcing Gorman's Original Philadelphia Church Choir Company in "H.M.S. Pinafore"
Broadside for variety bill including Tony Pastor's Burlesque "The Pirates of Penn-Yann."
(The Cast included Lillian Russell.)
Broadside announcing the Metropolitan English Grand Opera Company in "The Mikado."
(Cast of characters includes "Nee Ban, umbrella courier to the Mikado.")
Broadside for the week of Apr. 19 [1880] announcing D'Oyly Carte's London Opera Company in "The Pirates of Penzance."
(The broadside includes a lengthy synopsis of the opera)
Broadside announcing a benefit performance of "The Palace of Truth" by W.S. Gilbert on the same bill as "Paul Pry."
Broadside for [E.E.] Rice's Extravaganza Combination in Gilbert and Sullivan's New Comic Opera "PINA4". Also announcing the last performance of "Evangeline" Mar. 22.
Broadside for "Pygmalion and Galatea" by W.S. Gilbert on the same bill as "Ici On Parle Francais." Benefit of Carlotta Leclercq.
Broadside announcing "Princess Ida" under the auspices of Mr. John Stetson....who has secured the sole and exclusive right, through R. D'Oyly Carte. Printed by Boston Job Print.
Broadside announcing "Pygmalion and Galatea!" Woodcut illustration.
Broadside announcing the tour of the Pauline Hall Comic Opera Company in "Madame Favart", "Trial By Jury" and "La Belle Helene."
Broadside for "H.M.S. Pinafore."
(The broadside announces "This Great Comic Opera by Sullivan had a run of 100 consecutive nights at "Her Majesty's Theatre, London, and at the Theatre Royal Paris." (sic)
DeWolf Hopper and the Gilbert and Sullivan Comic Opera Company.
Broadside for the {Boston] Ideal Opera Co. in "Fatinitza." Illustration. Printer: A.S. Seer, New York.
Songs of "The Mikado." "As sung by the Bennett & Moulton Opera Com'y During Their Engagement this Week." With one woodcut illustration.
Broadside announcing the Winthrop Ames Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company tour.
Broadside printed in four colors on crepe paper announcing a performance of the Carl Schultz-Theatre (Hamburg) production of "Der Mikado" Lengthy description in German. Printer: Alex Honig, Berlin.
Broadside for "The Last Dying Words and Confession of P.G. Konody." Galashiels (Scotland): J. McQueen & Sons, Ltd.
An imitation of an early nineteenth century broadside commemorating a spat between Konody, an art critic, and Townley Searle (an early bibliographer of WS. Gilbert.)
"The Village Idiot of Art." Galashiels (Scotland): J. McQueen & Son, Ltd.
(Townley Searle's thin-skinned reply to critical reviews of his art.)
The popularity of late nineteenth century comic operas in Great Britain fostered the publication of songs and muscial arrangements for home piano entertainment. For each of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas (with the exception of Thespis), dance arrangements with illustrated covers were published by the London firm of Chappell & Co. Arrangements typically included a waltz, a polka, a quadrille, and lancers. Occasionally, a galop would also be published. The illustrated covers would typically be in color, with more impressive chromolithography used for the earlier operas, and fewer colors used after those published for Patience. Each arrangement would include the name of the arranger, a plate number and the name of the illustrator or lithographer. Chappell and other music publishers issued similar dance arrangements for other popular comic operas including those by Sullivan and Gilbert working with other collaborators. Additional music with illustrated covers may be found in the sheet music series in the finding aid.
Arranger: Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell & Co. 9 pp. Color lithographed cover by T.W. Lee. Plate no. 16072.
Arranger: Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell & Co. 9 pp. One-color lithographed cover. Printer: J.W. Pearman & Co. Plate no. 16129.
Arranger: Charles D;Albert. London: Metzler & Co./Chappell & Co. 9 pp. Color lithographed cover printed by Hanhart Lith. Plate no. M 4868.
Arranger: Charles D'Albert. London: Metzler & Co./ Chappell & Co. 7 pp. Color lithographed cover printed by Hanhart Lith. Plate no. M 4869.
Arranger: Charles D'Albert. London: Metzler & Co./ Chappell & Co. 8 pp. Color lithographed cover printed by M&N Hanhart. Plate no. M 5011
Arranger: Charles Godfrey. London: Metzler & Co. 7 pp. Color lithographed cover printed by Hanhart. Plate no. M 4931. Additional 2 pp. music written for cornet inserted.
Arranger: Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell & Co. 7 pp. Color lithographed cover by Alfred Concanen. Printed by Stannard & Son. Plate no. 17065.
Arranger: Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell & Co. 8 pp. Color lithographed cover by "G.R." Printed by Hanhart Lith. Plate no. 17074.
Arranger: Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell & Co. Color illlustrated cover only. Lithographed by Hanhart Lith.
Arranger: Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell & Co. 9 pp. Color lithographed cover portrait identified as Marion Hood after a photograph by the London Stereographic Co. Printed by Stannard & So. Plate no. 17090.
Arranger: Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell & Co. 9 pp. Sepia lithographed cover. Three-quarter length pose of Marion Hood after a photograph by London Stereoscopic Co.
Arranger: Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell & Co. 7 pp. Color lithographed cover. Plate no. 17183.
Arranger: Charles D'Albert. Loncon: Chappell & Co. 1 p. Cover only. Printed by Hanhart Lith.
Arranger: Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell & Co. 8 pp. Color lithographed cover printed by Hanhart. Plate no. 17181.
Arranger: Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell & Co. 10 pp. Color lithographed cover printed by Hanhart. Plate no. 17192.
Arranger: Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell & Co. 9 pp. Lithographed cover by "G.R." Printed by Hanhart Lith. Plate no. 17647.
Arranger: Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell & Co. 9 pp. Lithographed cover by "G.R." Printed by M & N Hanhart Lith. Plate no. 17650.
Arranger: Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell & Co. 1 p. Lithographed cover only.
Arranger: Charles Coote. London: Chappel & Co. 11 pp. Lithographed cover by "Gr". Printed by Hanhart Lith. Plate no. 17891.
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. London: Chappell & Co. 7 pp. Lithographed cover by "GR." Printed by Hanhart Lith. Plate no. 17888.
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. London: Chappell & Co. 7 pp. Lithographed cover by "GR." Printed by Hanhart Lith. Plate no. 17887.
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. London: Chappell & Co. 9 pp. Color lithographed cover by "GR." Printed by Hanhart. Plate no. 18048.
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. London: Chappell & Co. 7 pp. Color lithographed cover by "GR." Printed by Hanhart. Plate no. 18051.
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. London: Chappell & Co. 5 pp. Color lithographed cover by "GR. Printed by Stannard & Son. Plate no. 18041.
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. London: Chappell & Co. 9 pp. Color lithographed cover by "GR." Printed by Hanhart & Son. Plate no. 18046.
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. New York: T.B. Harms. 10 pp. Lithographed cover.
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. No printer listed. 9 pp. Lithographed cover by M.F. Dunn & Bro. "X.L.C.R. Edition." Probable pirated edition.
Arranger: George Weigand. New York: Wm. A. Pond & Co. Lithorgraphed cover by F. Ramsden. 7 pp. Plate no. 11535. Cover titled "Dance Music from Mikado."
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. Budapest: Rozsavolgyi es Tarsa. 11 pp. Engraved cover by Jos. Eberle, Wien. Plate no. C.66.
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. Vienna: Jos. Weinberger & Hofbauer. 11 pp. Pictoral cover. Plate no. Z.&K. 6.
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. Haarlem: Kasteel & Co. 9 pp. Gilt decorated cover. Plate no. K.608.
Arranger: P. Bucalossi. Printer not identified. 9 pp. Lithographed cover by O.V Greend, Philadelphia. Probable pirated edition.
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. London: Chappell & Co. 11 pp. Lithographed cover. Plate no. 18329.
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. London: Chappell & Co. 5 pp. Color lithographed cover by "G.R." Plate no. 18333.
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. London: Chappell & Co. 9 pp. Color lithographed cover by "H.B." Printed by Hanhart. Plate no. 18330.
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. London: Chappell & Co. 1 p. Cover only. Lithographed cover by "H.B."
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. London: Chappell & Co. 9 pp. Lithographed cover by "H.B." Printed by Hanhart. Plate no. 18611.
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. London: Chappell & Co. 1 p. Cover only. Color lithographed cover by Hugh Concanen. Printed by Stannard & Son.
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. London: Chappell & Co. 11 pp. Lithographed cover by Stannard & Son. Plate no. 18862.
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. London: Chappell & Co. 13 pp. Color lithographed cover. Printed by Hanhart. Plate no. 18861
Arranger: F.R. Kinkee. London: Chappell & Co. 7 pp. Lithographed cover. Printed by Hanhart. Lith. Plate no. 19565.
Arranger: Frank Leslie. London: Chappell & Co. 7 pp. Plate no. 19558.
Arranger: Paul Dupret. London: Chappell & Co. 7 pp. Color lithographed cover. Plate no. 19853.
Arranger: Warwick Williams. London: Chappell & Co. 8 pp. Lithographed cover. Printed by Hanhart Lith. Plate no. 20095.
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. London: Chappell & Co. 11 pp. Lithographed cover. Printed by Hanhart Lith. Plate no. 20103.
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. London: Chappell & Co. 13 pp. Color lithographed cover. Plate no. 19,368.
Arranger: Warwick Williams. London: Chappell & Co./Hopwood & Crew Ltd. Color lithographed cover by W. George. Printed by H.G.Banks Lith. Plate no. 20,918.
Arranger: Charles Godfrey. London: Metzler & Co. (Limited). 10 pp. Color lithographed cover by W. George. Printed b Hanhart Lith. Plate no. M.7974
"On Arthur Sullivan's Popular Song." Arranger: Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell & Co. 9 pp. Color lithographed cover by T.W. Lee. Printed by J.W. Pearman & Co. Plate no. 15998.
"On Arthur Sullivan's Popular Song." Arranger: Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell & Co. 9 pp. Color lithographed cover by T.W. Lee. Printed by J.W. Pearman & Co. Plate no. 15998.
"On Arthur Sullian's Popular Song." Arranger: Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell & Co. 9 pp. Color lithographed cover by T.W. Lee. Printed by M&N Hanhart. Plated no. 15998.
"On Arthur Sullivan's Popular Song." Arranger: Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell & Co. 8 pp. Color lithographed cover by T.W. Lee. Plate no. 16466.
Arranger: M. Herndon Coloney. Denver: Denver Music Co. 9 pp. Color lithographed cover of Mary Anderson as Galatea in W.S. Gilbert's
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. London: Chappell & Co. 5 pp. Color lithographed cover. Printed by Hanhart. Plate no. 19244.
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. London: Chappell & Co. 1 p. Cover only. Color lithographed cover by "G.R." Printed by W.T. Stannard.
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. London: Chappell & Co. 9 pp. Color lithographed cover. Printed by Hanhart Lith. Plate no. 19232.
Arranger: Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell & Co. 13 pp. Color lithographed cover by [Alfred] Concanen. Printed by Raphael Thomson. Plate no. 15607
Arranger: Charles Coote. London: Boosey & Co. 11 pp. Color lithographed cover. Printed by Raphael Thomson.
Arranger: Meyer Lutz. London: Francis Brothers & Day. 9 pp. Color lithographed cover by Alfred Concanen. Printed by Stannard &. Plate no. F&551. "Founded on the Popular Melodies sung in Reece's Burlesque Drama at the Gaiety Theatre."
Arrnager: Charles Coote. 9 pp. Color lithographed cover. Printed by J. & W. Pearman. Plate no. 12071.
Arranger: Charles Coote Junior. 1 p. Cover only. Color lithographed cover. Printed by T. Packer.
Arranger: Charles Godfrey. London: Joseph Willams. 1 p. Cover only. Color lithographed cover. Printed by Stannard & Son.
Arranger: E. [Ernest] Bucalossi. London: Hopwood & Crew. 10 pp. Color Lithographed cover. Printed by Stannard & Son. Engraved by Berridge Bros. Plate no. H&C 2299.
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. London: J. & B. Cramer & Co. 8 pp. Color lithographed cover by Alfred Concanen. Printed by Stannard & Son. Plate no. J.B.C. 3713.
Arranger: Charles Coote. London: Hopwood & Crew. 7 pp. Color lithographed cover by "H.B." Printed by Hanhart. Plate no. H&C 3016. "From Planquette's Opera performed at the Prince of Wales' Theatre."
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. London: Chappell & Co. 9 pp. Color lithographed cover. Plate no. 19119.
Arranger: Edward Belville. London: J. Williams. 6 pp. Incomplete. Color lithographed cover. Printed by Hanhart Lith. Plate no. N. 9263.
Arranger: Carl Kieffert. London: Keith Prowse & Co. 9 pp. Color lithorgraphed cover by W. George. Printed by H.G. Bank, Lith. Plate no. K.P. & Co. 1311.
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. London: Chappell & Co. 9 pp. Color lithographed cover by "H.B." Printed by Hanhart. Plate no. 18254. "As performed at the Gaiety Theatre."
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. London: Chappell & Co. 9 pp. Color lithographed cover by "H.B." Plate no. 18247. "As performed at The Prince of Wales's Theatre."
Arranger: William Moore. London: Chappell & Co. 11 pp. Color lithographed cover. Plate no. 19853.
Arranger: Otto Roeder. London: Enoch & Sons. 8 pp. Lithographed cover by H.B. Printed by Hanhart Imp. Plate no. E&S 1389.
Arranger: P. [Procida] Bucalossi. London: Chappell & Co. 9 pp. Color lithographed cover by "H.B." Printed by Hanhart Lith. Plate no. 18710. "As Performed at the Lyric Theatre."
The materials in this series are ordered alphabetically by composer or arranger's last name.
Boston: Oliver Ditson & Co. [52 pp.] Contains portion of libretto.
Boston: White, Smith & Co. Illustrated wrapper. 12 pp. + 3 pp. advertisements.
Philadelphia: W.F. Shaw. "As performed by the Lillian Russell Opera Comique Company." English version by F.C. Burnand and Gilbert a'Beckett. Eight musical numbers, unpaginated.
Boston: White, Smith & Co. "Compliments of B.P. Cunningham & Co." 4 pp. Advertisements on front wrapper. "Penzance" misspelled.
Boston: B.P. Cunningham & Co., undated. 5 pp. Incomplete.
Boston: White, Smith & Comp'y. 11 pp. "To Mark Drake, of the Globe Theatre, Boston." Plate no.2882-9.
Based on Sullivan's melodies. Boston: Wite, Smith & Co. 13 pp Illustrated cover.
The Mikado Waltz. On Melodies of Sir Arthur Sullivan. New York: Richard A. Saalfield (sic). 5 pp. Decorative cover: "Gilbert and Sullivan's Mikado."
Vienna: Jos. Weinberger & Hofbauer. 11 pp. Plate no. Z.& K.6. Pictorial cover with characters on three fans.
Budapest: Rozsalvogyi es Tarsa. 11 pp. Plateno. C.66. Pictorial cover engraving by Jos. Eberle, Wien.
Kjobenhaven: Wilhelm Hansen. 11 pp. Plate no. 9781.
London: Hopwood & Crew. 7 pp. "Written & Composed by F.C. Burnand. Sung by Mr. J. Rouse in... The Girls of the Period." Color lithograph cover by Alfred Concanen. Printed by Stannard & Co. Plate no. H&C 1637.
From "The Pink Lady." New York: Chappell & Co. 5 pp. Plate no. 6293.
From "The Pink Lady." New York: Chappell & Co. 5 pp. Plate no. 6297.
New York: Wm. A. Pond & Co. 2 pp. "Words and music of the ballad as sung by R. D'Oyly Carte and E.E. Rice's Opera Comique Company in... Billee Taylor... produced at the Standard Theatre, New York, Feb. 19, 1881." Color lithographed front and back covers with scenes from the opera, reproduced from Chi, No. 25.
London: Metzler & Co. 7 pp. Plate no. M 5121. "Sung by Mr. Edward Lloyd."
London: Metzler & Co. 5 pp. Plate no. M 7926. Wrapper advertisements to 1920.
London: J.B. Cramer & Co. 7 pp. Plate no. 7255. "To The Dowager Viscountess Gort. Specially composed and presented to the Health Resort Fund of the Central London Throat and Ear Hospital."
Chicago: Calumet Music Co. 2 pp. "With ukulele chords, guitar chords and special Hawaiian guitar chorus."
Denver: Denver Music Co. 9 pp. Color lithographed cover of Mary Anderson as Galatea in WS. Gilbert's "Pygmalion and Galatea."
Leipsig: Bosworth & Co, undated. 10 pp. Plate no. 8. Cover has catalog for musical arrangements for Der Konigsgardist (The Yeomen of the Guard).
New York: Richard A. Saalfield, undated. 7 pp. Plate no. 17065-5. Copyright J.M. Stoddart, 1880 (music); 1881 (cover) Cover titled: "Popouuri di Concert. Pirates of Penzance. Arranged by C. Raymond."
New York and London: Edward Schuberth & Co. 6 pp. Plate no. 3774. "Performed by the Famous Bostonians."
Arranged by Berthold Sidney. New York: G. Schirmer. 35 pp.
London: Mocatta & Co. Written by Harry Wright. 5 pp. Plate no. M & C 1190. Color lithograph cover by H.G. Banks, Lith. Printed by Stannard & Son, Lith. Gilt edges. "Sung with Great Success by Walter Munroe... this song must not be Sung in Music Halls without the permission of Mr. Walter Munroe." Comic song inspired by Sullivan's serious opera,
Philadelphia: B.F. Banes & Co. 13 pp.
Chicago: Windsor Music Co. 3 pp. From Sullivan's
From
London: Chappell & Co. 8 pp. Plate no. 23254. "Sung by Miss Ruth Vincent."
London: Metzler & Co. 13 pp. Plate no. M. 5062.
London: Hopwood & Crew. 16 pp. Plate no. 4095.
London: J. Bath. 5 pp. Color lithograph cover by Alfred Concanen. Printed by Stannard & Son. "Written, composed and sung by George Grossmith... Sung also by Lionel Brough."
London: Hopwood & Crew. 5 pp. Lyrics by Arthur Law. Color lithographed cover. "J.L. Toole's Great Song... sung by him with immense success in the musical farce "Mr. Guffin's Elopement." Plate no. H &C. 2376
London: Metzler & Co. 7 pp. Plate no. 5661. "Princess Toto" was composed by Frederic Clay and written by W.S. Gilbert.
London: Chappell & Co. 6 pp. Plate no. 24022. Pictorial cover. On melodies of Lionel Monckton and Howard Talbot.
Philadelphia: W. H. Boner & Co. Words by John A Cockerill. 5 pp. Introduced in H.M.S. Pinafore by Miss Belle Mackenzie. The Song was written for her and was interpolated into the Broad Street Theatre (Philadelphia) production. The lyric was printed as addenda in three separate librettos by Ledger Job Print (Philadelphia).
Boston: W.A. Evans & Bro., 1885. 46 pp. Lithographed pictorial cover.
London: Hopwood & Crew; Berlin: Ed. Bote & G. Bock. Two songs bound together: "O tanz du kleine Geisha," 5 pp., and "Der verliebte Goldfisch," 5 pp.
Berlin and Vienna: Verlag Ullffein & Co. In the series "Musik fur Alle." 20 pp. Contains essay, "Die Geisha un die englische operette" along with illuutrations from an erly German production, pictorial cover and nine selections from "Die Geisha" in German.
"Musik fur Alle" was a monthly sheet music journal edited by Dr. Gegumil Zepler and published by Verlag Ullstein to further the appreciation of popular music.
Chicago: National Music Co. 3 pp. Lithographed pictorial cover.
Leipsig: Bosworth & Co. 10 pp. Plate no. 3774. Pictorial cover: "Der Mikado" with scenes from the opera.
Leipsig: Bosworth & Co. 6 pp. Plate no. 3150. Portrait of Sullivan on cover: "Arthur Sullivan's Marches Populaire [Populare Marsche.]"
The Hague: J. Kasteel. 15 pp. Plate no. K. 604. Lithographed cover by G.R. (Design taken from Chappell's "Mikado Quadrille").
Cincinnati: F.W. Helmick. 5 pp. Cover title: "Richmond's Songs." With photograph of Adah Richmond laid on. Cover copyright 1877.
London: Cramer & Co. 5 pp. Plate no. 8879. Gilt decorated cover titled: "The Twins! As Sung by Mr. Howard Paul With Great Applause in his Popular Entertainment."
Musical Gems of the Spectacular Comic Opera Burlesque
Suite from Sullivan's ballet arranged by Charles Mackerras. New York: Chappell & Co. 20 pp. Conductor's score for military band arranement by W. J. Duthoit.
Boston: Oliver Ditson & Co. 15 pp.
New York: R.A. Saalfield. 5 pp. Cover title: "Iolanthe or the Peer and the Peri." Compliments of Burke, Fitzsimons, Hone & Co., Rochester, N.Y." Advertisements on back cover.
Philadelphia: J.M.Stoddart. Stoddart's 10 cent Musical Library. Opera Series. Part II. 11 pp.
Words by W.S. Gilbert. Philadelphia: Supplement to The North American, Aug.2, 1903. 4 pp. No. 36 in a series of 52 songs.
London: Boosey & Co. 9 pp. "Song by W. Schwenck Gilbert."
Song from
Song from
New York: T.B. Harms. 31 pp. Decorative colored cover. Music and lyrics of six numbers.
London: T.B. Harms. 5 pp. Cover title: "Music from The Greatest of all Comic Operas.
Libretto by W.S. Gilbert. New York: Wm. A. Pond & Co. 40 pp. "The Only Authorized Edition as Performed at the Casino by Special Arrangement with Rudolf Aronson." Color lithograph of Aronson by H.A. Thomas & Wylie, New York.
Boston: Ernst Perabo. 81 pp. Color lithograph cover by Geo. H. Walker & Co.
London: C. Jeffreys. 5 pp. "From The Bab Ballads." Writen by W.S. Gilbert.
Amsterdam: Goedkoope, Populaire Musikhandel. 2 pp. Idiosyncratic Dutch lyrics.
New York: T.B. Harms & Co. 55 pp. "As produced by Rice's Burlesque Co." Souvenir of the 1886 production at the 14th Street Theatre, New York. Gilt lithographed pictorial cover. Printer: Hunter & Beach, New York. Advertisement for the 200th consecutive performance on inner wriapper, and parody contract on rear wrapper, both with cast lists.
On melodies by Edward Solomon. Philadelphia: J.M. Stoddart. 12 pp.
Arrangement for Piano-forte. Philadelphia: B.F. Banes & Co. 34 pp. "As done by the McCaull Opera Comique Co."
San Francisco: M. Gray. 5 pp. Plate no. 1658. Illustrated cover lihographed by Britton & Rey. Dedicated to the Pro-Tem Club.
Boston: W.A. Evans & Bro., n.d. 5 pp. Cover title: "Selections from Iolanthe"
New York: Hitchcock Music Stores. 3 pp. Illustrated cover.
From
Philadelphia: J.M.Stoddart & Co. [11 pp.] Stoddart's Musical Library. Opera Series.
Philadelphia: J.M.Stoddart & Co. 9 pp. Stoddart's Musical Library. Opera Series.
Cockfield: The Sir Arthur Sullivan Society. 10 pp. Arranged for piano by Roderick Spencer. Introduction and critical notes by Selwyn Tillet.
From
New York: M. Grau. 28 pp. "As originally performed by the Norcross Opera Company at the Germania Theatre, New York." Cast listed. Synopsis and twenty-eight musical examples.
From "Floradora." New York: T.B. Harms. 7 pp.
Boston: Oliver Ditson Company, undated. 2 pp. Cover title: "Selections from
London: Enoch & Sons. 9 pp. Second edition. Published for "The Daily Mail" Publishing Co. Plate no. 2702
From
London: Boosey & Co. 5 pp. "Sung by Madame Lemmens Sherrington."
Boston: White Smith & Co. 7 pp. "A Lullaby Sung by Miss Annie Louise Cary." Cover title: "Select English Songs, For the Parlor and Concert Room."
New York: Wm. A. Pond & Co. 7 pp. Plate no. 7939. Cover title: "Arthur S. Sullivan's Songs and Ballads."
N.p., n.p., 1880s. 2 pp. Decorative cover titled: "Choice Parlor Ballads and Songs by Popular Authors."
London: Metzler & Co. 5 pp. Plate no. M 4670. Color lithographed cover. "Sung by Madame Antoinette Sterling. Also by Miss Coyte Turner."
New York: Wm. A. Pond & Co., 5 pp. Plate no. 9575.
London: Chappell & Co. 7 pp. Words by W.S. Gilbert. "Sung by Mr. Edward Lloyd." Plate no. 15872.
From
Melody reconstructed by Ian Bartlette. Banbury: The Piers Press. 4 pp. With reprint from "The Times" describing the premier performance.
Edited by Fredric Woodbridge Wilson. Dayton: Roger Dean Publishing Co. 7 pp.
Chicago: Calumet Music Co. 3 pp. "With ukulele chords, guitar chords, and special Hawaiian guitar chorus."
Boston: Edward C. Davis. [16 pp.] Three songs with Boston advertisements on alternate pages.
From
Cincinnati: The John Church Co. Arrangement for pianoforte by J.H. Wadsworth. Nine musical numbers, unpaginated.
London: J.B. Cramer & Col, undated. 9 pp. Plate no. C & Co. 6472. "Composed for and dedicated to Madlle. Titiens."
Words by Theodore Morse to Sullivan's music from
New York: Norman L Munro., undated. [72 pp.] Contains twenty-two musical numbers including a 4 page libretto.
Duet from Sullivan's opera
"Hymn Written by the Bishop of Wakefield And Set To Music By Arthur Sullivan (By Request) to Be Used... 20 June 1897." London: Eyre and Spottiswoode [printers]. 4 page leaflet. Separate sheet of words inserted. ("Queen's Jubilee Hymn" written for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee).
London: Chappell & Co. 8 pp. Plate no. 20487. Cover title: "Chappell's Vocal Library of Part Songs."
Cleveland: Plain Dealer Music Section, Nov. 12, 1911. Photograph on cover from De Wolf Hopper's revival.
New York: De Luxe Music Co. 5 pp. Cover title: "Chappell's Vocal Library of Part Songs."
Adapted from "The Sorcerer" song "Engaged to So-and-so." Words by F.F. Weathersley. Boston: Oliver Ditson & Co. 3 pp. Plate no 48693. "For the Fair in Aid of the New England Hospital for Women and Children."
Duet from
N.p.: n.p., undated. 5 pp. Plate no. 17454. Cover title: "Arthur S. Sullivan's Songs and Ballads."
Philadelphia: F.A. North & Co., undated. 5 pp. Plate no. 257. Decorative cover, titled "Favorite Songs."
Boston: Oliver Ditson Co., undated. 7 pp. Plate no. 29047.
New York: R.A. Saalfield, undated. [3 pp.] Plate no. 209-3. Cover title: "Choice Gems of England's Songs."
Words by B.C. Stephenson. Boston and Portland, OR: White, Smith & Company. 7 pp. Plate no. 2652-5. Cover title: "Songs of Arthur Sullivan." Cover lithograph of a young Arthur Sullivan.
Leipzig: Bosworth & Co. 7 pp. Plate no. B & Co. 144.
From
New York: Benjamin W. Hitchcock, undated. 2 pp. Cover title: "Arthur Sullivan's Gems of Song."
London: Edwin Ashdown, undated. 5 pp. Reprinted, with back cover advertisements to 1920.
New York: S.T. Gordon, undated. 7 pp. Plate no. 4998-5. Cover title: "Songs of Miss Anna Louise Cary."
New York: Edward Schuberth & Co., n.d. 7 pp. "Sung by Madame Antoinette Sterling."
New York: R.H. Macy & Co. 5 pp. Cover title: "Gems of Arthur Sullivan." Advertisements for Macy's.
New York: G. Schirmer, n.d. 7 pp. Plae no. 2041. Cover designed 1901 and titled: "The Best Songs of Arthur S. Sullivan."
New York: Century Music Publishing Co., n.d. 7 pp. Cover title: "Sacred Songs."
New York: De Luxe Music Co., n.d. 5 pp. Color illustrated over by Havelka.
Baltimore: Emerson Drug Co., n.d. 3 pp. The Bromo Seltzer edition, with illustrated advertising cover.
Chicago: Calumet Music Co. 3 pp. "With ukulele chords, guitar chords and special Hawaiian guitar chorus."
London: Ashdown & Parry, n.d.. 7 pp. Plate no. A & P 5349. Dedication to Miss Rachel Scott Russell. Publisher's stamp.
Philadelphia: Lee & Walker, n.d. 9 pp. Plate no. 13465. Cover title: "New Songs From Home."
New York: G. Schirmer, n.d. 5 pp. Plate no. 2901. Cover title: "Favorite Songs and Ballads."
New York: S.T. Gordon, n.d. 7 pp. Plate no. 4501:6.
Arranged by the Gregg Smith Singers. Van Nuys: Laurendale Associates n.d. Cover title: "Doo-Wop Madrigals."
London: Boosey & Co., n.d. 9 pp. "Composed expressly for M. Sims Reeves." Wrapper advertisements for songs copyrighted in 1905.
London: Metzler & Co., n.d. 7 pp. Plate no. M. 2095. "To Miss Louisa Crampton."
London: Edwin Ashdown, n.d. 9 pp. Plate no. A & P 11,051. A later reprint. Inserted are 4 pp handwritten music for string trio and percussion.
New York: C.H. Ditson & Co., n.d. 7 pp. Plate no. 26621.
New York: Robbins Music Corp. 28 pp. Cover title: "Hot Mikado Song Folio." Modern rhythm adaptation by Charles L. Cooke. Illlustrated cover from the musical show.
London: Chappell & Co., n.d. 7 pp. Plate no. 15967. "Sung by Mr. Edward Lloyd."
Chicago: Calumet Music Co. 2 pp. "With Hawaiian guitar chorus, ukulele chords, guitar chords."
London: Metzler & Co., n.d. 5 pp. Plate no. M 4888. "Sung by Mr. Santley."
London: Boosey & Co., n.d. 7 pp. "Dedicated to the Lady Katherine Coke....Composed expressly for Madame Sainton Dolby."
Boston: Oliver Ditson & Co. n.d. 7 pp. Plate no. 24496. "Sung by Miss Edith Wynne."
London: Ridgways, Limited. 4 pp. Facsimile reproduction o fthe original manuscript. Illustrated wrappers.
Lied fur ein Sinstimme mit Begleitung des Pianoforte. Leipzig: Bosworth & Co 10 p p. Plate no. 80. Lithographed cover by Anst. v. C.G. Roder, Leipzig.
Lepsig: Bosworth & Co., n.d. 10 pp. Plate no. 3169.
Montreal: De Zouche & Co. 5 pp. "Dedicated to the People of Canada."
London: Metzler & Co., n.d. 5 pp. Plate no. M4891. "Sung by Mr. Barrington."
No. 19 of a series of Songs from the Standard Operas. Published as Supplement to "The North American", Oct. 2, 1904. Illustrated cover by Howe Williams. Music rearranged by Johan Schmidt. 4 pp.
New York: Norman L. Munro. Cover title: "Munro's 10 Cent Musical Library." Numbers 17-19, parts 1,2 and 3. Twenty-two musical numbers, each paginated separately. Contains "Oh Bliss! Oh Rapture!" (written as recitative prior to Act 2 finale).
New York: N.p., n.d. 3 pp. Full page illustrated cover by B. Day. "Presented to all readers of the New York Family Story Paper, no. 318. Two copies.
London: Chappell & Co., n.d. 7 pp. Plate no. 15992. "Sung by Mr. Fred Sullivan." Lithograph by T.W. Lee in gilt border of Fred Sullivan as The Judge.
Baltimore: Emerson Drug Co. 4 pp.. The Bromo-Seltzer Collection of Popular Songs, with advertisements for Bromo-Seltzer.
Leipsig: Bosworth & Co. n.d. 3 pp. (+ 2pp. singstimme). Plate no. 4049. Pictorial cover: "Der Mikado" with scenes from the opera. Back Cover: Advertisement for "Die Gondoliere."
Vienna: Jos. Weinberger & Hofbauer, n.d. 3 pp. (+2 pp. singstimme). Plate no. W & H 72. Pictorial cover: "Der Mikado" with portraits of two characters on fans.
Berlin and Vienna: Verlag Ullstein & Co., Jan. 1912. In the series "Musik fur Alle. 20 pp. Contains essay, "Sullivan und sein Mikado." Illustrations from an early German production, pictorial cover and ten selections from Der Mikado in German.
"Musik fur Alle" was a monthly sheet music journal edited by Dr. Bogumil Zepler and published by Verlag Ullstein to further the apreciation of popular music.
Edited b y Julius Hart. New York: Richard A. Saalfield. 47 pp. Color lithographed cover.
Two copies. Arranger not known. Budapest: Zipser u. Konig, n.d. 13 pp. Pictorial cover with scene from the opera. Copy 1: Plate no. Z & K 9 Copy 2: Plate no. Z & K 10
London: Metzler & Co., n.d. 5 pp. Plate no. M. 1238. Color lithographed cover by T.W. Lee.
New York: Norman L. Munro. 16 pp. Cover title: "Munro's 10 Cent Musical Library," Number 20, part 1. Eight musical numbers.
New York: Wm. A. Pond & Co. 5 pp. Plate no. 12.217-4. a souvenir of Rudolph Aronson's production of The Yeomen of the Guard at the Casino Theatre, New York.
New York: N.p., n.d. Full page illustrated cover by B. Day. "Presented to all readers of the New York Family Story Paper, No. 320."
New York: Edward B. Marks Music Corporation. 5 pp. Printed for "The Original Swing Mikado." Swing arrangement by Gentry Warden. Illustrated cover.
New York: Chappell & Co., 5 pp. Illustrated cover from the 1939 Universal Pictures film.
London: Chappell & Co. 11 pp. Illustrated cover from the 1939 film.
New York: Richard A. Saalfield. 24 pp. color lithographed cover titled: "The Mikado. Vocal Gems on Airs from Gilbert and Sullivan's Opera."
"As Sung by Jefferson De Angeles in The Emerald Isle at the Herald Square Theatre, N.Y." Music supplement to the New York American and Journal, Nov. 23, 1902. 4 pp. Illustrated cover by A.E. Eddy.
The song was interpolated in the New York production of Sullivan's Opera. De Angeles played the role of Proessor Bunn.
Newark NJ: T.S. Pettinger Advertising Agency. 3 pp. Printed as an advertisement for Yum Yum Bread. Color lithographic cover by Newark Lithographing Co.
On melodies by Arthur Sullivan. New York: Wm. A. Pond. 7 pp. Plate no. 11535. Illustrated cover by F. Ramsden. Cover title: "Dance Music from Mikado."
Philadelphia: M.D. Swisher. 9 pp. Melodies from Sullivan's score arranged as a potpourri.
A collection of 108 piano-vocal scores of operas by Arthur Sullivan and other composers of his period or relevant to the Savoy Opera genre.
Sullivan, Arthur. Iolanthe: Chappell & Co. [1882]. First edition, first English state of piano-vocal score. 134 pp.
Association item, autographed by ten members of D'Oyly Carte's No. 1 Iolanthe touring company [March] 1883 on hand-illustrated page.
A collection of 12 full scores of comic operas by Sullivan and his circle.
Contains: Iolanthe; The Mikado; The Yeomen of the Guard; The Gondoliers; Utopia Limited; The Grand Duke; The Mountebanks; Haddon Hall; The Nautch Girl; His Majesty.
Contains: Les Cloches de Corneville; Dorothy; Captain Therese; Der Mikado, oder Ein Tag in Titipu (Carlotta translation).
Contains: The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein (D'Oyly Carte version); The Grand Duke (first edition); The Emerald Isle; His Majesty; The Yeomen of the Guard; The Sorcerer; Trial By Jury; The Gondoliers; The Rose of Persia.
Volume 1 contains librettos for: Princess Ida (first edition); The Mikado (first edition); H.M.S. Pinafore; The Bohemian Girl; Patience; The Pirates of Penzance (First edition); Fidelio; Ruddigore; Les Pres St. Gervais; The Black Crook; The Sorcerer; Esmeralda; Columba; The Princess of Trebezonde; Mefistofele; Maritana; The Lily of Kilarny; Rigoletto; Mignon; The Beggar Student; Girofle-Girofla; Santenella; Faust; Fadette.
Volume 2 contains books of lyrics for: La Cosaque; Billee Taylor; Estrella; The Mascotte; Rhoda; Boccaccio; The Commodore; Les Cloches de Corneville; La Fille du Tambour-Major; Rip Van Winkle; Olivette; Dorothy; La Vie; Madame Favart; Falka; Erminie.
Bibliographic information:
PML refers tolibrettos in the collection of the Pierpont Morgan Library.
Variorum refers to "The Variorum Gilbert and Sullivan".
Allen and Wilson editions rankings from unpublished notes at the Morgan Library.
These rankings are superceded by information from Broude critical editions.
London: Boosey & Co, 1871. First edition. 34 pp. French and English on opposite pages.
London: N.p., 1871. First edition. 42 pp.
First edition, first issue. 17 pp.
Two copies. London: Metzler & Co., n.d. [1877]. Printer A.S. Mallet. First edition, third state. 31 pp.
Another copy: First edition, sixth state. Lacking cast list. 31 pp.
Six copies total:
Five copies of London: Metzler & Co. first and second editions. One copy of London: Chappell & Co.
(See Kanthor Inventory for bibliographic details.)
Three copies of London: Chappell & Co. First edition [1880], 32 pp. and two later printings.
London: Chappell & Co., [1881]. First edition, second state, first issue. 40 pp. (Allen I-2-l; PML #102938)
Five copies total.
London: Chappell & Co. Four copies of first editions, various states, and one later edition.
(See Kanthor Inventory for bibliographic details)
Two copies of London: Chappell & Co. [1884]. First and second editions. 48 pp.
London: Chappell & Co.; Metzler & Co. [1884]. 40 pp. Early issue of the revised version of The Sorcerer produced for the 1884 revival.
Two copies of London: Chappell & Co. [1885]. First edition, 48 pp. bound, and a later edition.
Three copies total of London: Chappell & Co. [1887]. First editions in first, second and third states. 48, 46,46 pp.
(See Kanthor Inventory for bibliographic details)
Three copies. London: Chappell & Co. First edition 48 pp. and two later printings 48,47 pp.
Two copies: London: Chappell & Co, [1891], 36 pp.;
[London]: British Broadcasting Company, 1929. 40 pp. Reprinted for the BBC radio broadcast Mar. 25 and 27, 1929.
Two copies. London: Chappell & Co., 1892. 56 pp. First edition, first issue. (PML #103563) and another copy interleaved with stage directions, 55 pp.
London: Chappell & Co., 1892. 40 pp
Three copies. London: Chappell & Co., 1893. 51, 50 pp. One early and two later editions.
Author: F.C. Burnand. Music by Arthur Sullivan.
Two copies: London: Boosey & Co., 1894. 55 pp. An early state of the second edition. Another copy is a later state of the second edition with textual variations and a loosely inserted additional page, printing two new songs.
London: Chappell & Co., 1894. First edition. 60 pp.
London: Chappell & Co., 1896. 54 pp. Second impression, second state (see John Bush Jones: A Century of Scholarship and Commentary)
Authors: Athur W. Pinero and J. Comyns Carr. Music by Arthur Sullivan.
London: Chappell & Co.,1898. 111 pp.
Author: Basil Hood. Music by Arthur Sullivan. London: Chappell & Co., n.d. 65 pp. A later printing.
First edition. London: Chappell & Co, 1901. 65 pp.
Two copies. London: Chappell & Co., 1909. First editions, first and second states. 50, 49 pp.
HK numbers describing early American librettos of Gilbert and Sullivan operas refer to the classification in Kanthor: "Collecting Early American Librettos" (article on the website Gilbert and Sullivan Archive).
Author: David Stevens. Boston: C.C. Birchard & Co, 1924. 30 pp.
Author: Sidney Rosenfeld. Music by Carl Millocker. New York: Willis Woodward & Co, 1885 39 pp. Book of lyrics. "As produced by the McCaull Opera Comique Company".
Author: Philip Hayman. Music by Philip Hayman, John Crook, Edward Solomon and Howard Talbot. London: Chappel & Co., [1894]. 36 pp.
Author: W.S. Gilbert. Music by Frederic Clay. Two copies: London: A.S. Mallett [1882]. 16 pp. Mr. and Mrs. German Reed's New and Original Entertainment. Book of lyrics and program for revival at St. George's Hall.
London: Joseph Williams Limited, 1895. The German Reed Repertory of Musical Pieces. No. 10316. 22 pp.
Authors: Mark Ambient, A.M. Thompson and Robert Courtneige. London: Samuel French, 1945. 68 pp.
Author: The Rev. Marmaduke E. Browne. Music by Peter Cornelius. Printed by Nichols and Sons. 47 pp. English translation of the libretto, for performance by pupils of the Royal College of Music at the Savoy Theatre, Dec. 9, 1891.
Author: Sir Augustus Harris. Music by Andre Messager.
Two copies: London: Chappell & Co., [1891]. 71 pp.
[London]: British Broadcasting Company, 1930. Reprinted for the BBC radio broadcast of May 26 and 28, 1930.
Author: Hugh Morton. Music by Gustave Kerker.
London: Hopwood & Crew, [ca. 1898]. 32 pp. Book of lyrics.
No author. Music by Robert Planquette.
Boston: Oliver Ditson & Co., 1879. 40 pp.
Author: H.P. Stephens. Music by Edward Solomon.
Three copies. London: Joseph Williams, n.d. 31 pp. Book of lyrics with interval synopses;
Boston: Oliver Ditson & Co. [ca. 1881] 32 pp.;
New York: New York Mirror Publishing Company, 1881. (An Americanized version with all characters re-named and subtitle changed to Virtue's Recompence.)
Author: Harry Greenbank. Music by F. Cellier. Two copies: London: Henderson & Spalding [printers, 1891]. First and second editions.
Author Arthur A. Penn. New York: M. Witmark & Sons, 1918. 29 pp.
Author: Major Campbell Todd. Valetta [Malta]: Daily Malta Chronicle, [ca. 1910]. 30 pp.
"A Nautical Extravaganza in Three Acts. Founded on W.S. Gilbert's "Captain Reece" and "The Martinet".
Authors: Harry Greenbank and Adrian Ross. Music by Ivan Caryll and Lionel Monckton. Lomdon: [Chappell & Co.], 1897. 32 pp. Book of lyrics.
Author: James Tanner. Music by Lionel Monckton. Two copies: London: Chappell & Co, 1902. 37 pp. Book of lyrics.
London: Sir George Dance, [ca. 1902]. 58 pp.
Author: John Madison Morton and F.C. Burnand. Music by Arthur Sullivan. Boston: John F. Perry & Co. 1876. 19 pp. "As performed by the Rudolphson English Opera Co."
Author: F.C. Burnand. Music by Arthur Sullivan. London: Privately printed, 1972.
Author: B.C. Stephenson. Music by Alfred Cellier.
Two copies: London: Chappell & Co., [ca. 1889]. Books of lyrics. One copy with a single sheet loosely inserted printing one additional song. Another copy with two additional songs inserted on separate pages.
Author: B.C. Stephenson. Music by Alfred Cellier. London: Chappell & Co. [ca. 1886]. 32 pp. Book of lyrics
Author: George Rowell and Kenneth Mobb (adaptors)
London: Chappell & Co., 1963. 57 pp.
Author: Harry Paulson. Music by Ed. Jakobowski.
N.p.: O. Ditson. 23 pp. "Only Authorized Edition. As Performed At The New York Casino..." Book of lyrics.
Author: W.S. Gilbert
London: Joseph Williams, 1896. 23 pp.
Author: H.B. Farnie. Music by F. Chassaigne.
Two copies: London: Alfred Hays [ca. 1883]. 33 pp.;
New York: M. Grau & Co. [ca. 1884]. 18 pp. "Libretto and Gems of Falka."
Composed by G[aston] Serpette. Adapted from the French by Oscar Weil.
Boston: Alfred Mudge & Son (printer), 1884. Boston Ideals Libretto.
Author: Henry Leigh (adaptor) Music by F. Von Suppe. Two copies: New York: Richardson & Foos, 1879. 39 pp. Printed for production at the Fifth Ave. Theatre, New York, with cast list;
Boston: Oliver Ditson & Co, 1879. 41 pp.
No author listed. N.p.: Privately printed for performance at Lake View High School, May 21, 1881. A minstrel parody of The Pirates of Penzance. Accompanied by the program.
Music by Charles Lecoq. Two copies: Boston:: Alfred Mudge & Sons (printer), [ca. 1885]. 51 pp. (Boston Ideals Libretto with cast listed.);
Boston: Oliver Ditson & Co, [ca. 1881]. 44 pp. French text with English translation.
Author: Joseph Bennett (adaptor). Music by Arthur Sullivan. London and New York: Novello,Ewer and Co., n.d. 23 pp.
Author: W.S. Gilbert. Music by Arthur Sullivan.
Three copies of Cincinnati: John Church Co., n.d. 48, 48, 46 pp. First and second American editions. HK 1, 1a and 1.1
[Gilbert, W.S.] Die Gondoliere, oder Der Konig von Barataria. Berlin: B. Bernstein, ca. 1890. 52 pp. Translator not identified.
(A production of Die Gondoliere was performed in Berlin at the Friederich Wilhemstadtischer Theatre 20 Dec. 1890.)
Author: Harry Greenbank. Music by Sidney Jones. London: Hopwood & Crew, [ca.1893]. 33 pp. Book of lyrics.
Author: Harry Greenbank [and Owen Hall] Music by Sidney Jones.
London: Hopwood & Crew, ca. 1896. 31 pp. Book of lyrics
Translator: Julius Freund.
Berlin: C.M. Roehr, [ca. 1900]. 29 pp. Book of lyrics.
Five copies total of separate Italian translations of The Geisha. 3 editions published in Turin, one in Rome, one n.p. (See Kanthor Inventory for details.)
Authors: Harry Greenbank and Adrian Ross. Music by Sidney Jones. London: Hopwood & Crew, [ca. 1898]. Book of lyrics.
Author: W.S. Gilbert. Music by Frederic Clay.
London: J. Mallett (printer), [ca. 1872-3]. 16 pp. Mr. and Mrs. German Reed's New and Original Entertainment. Book of lyrics for the original production at the Royal Gallry of Illustration.
Author: W.S. Gilbert. Music by Arthur Sullivan.
38 distinctive early American printings and variants. See Kanthor Inventory for details.
One copy of New York and London: French's Minor Drama No. CCCXXXII. 33 pp. A later printing.
Author: Alf. Chas. Moss (translator)
Two copies of the burlesque translation in Pennsylvania German. Allentown: G.C. Aschbach & Co., 1882. 22 pp. English and Pennsylvania German on facing columns. Cast list for 1882 production.
Allentown: Allan W. Haines, 1901. 16 pp, Cast list for 1901 revival.
Author: [William Henry Fuller] Ottawa: Citizen Printing and Publishing Company, 1880. 37 pp.
(A Canadian parody of H.M.S. Pinafore.)
Author: Peter Robertson. Music by H.J. Stewart.
San Francisco: San Francisco Publishing Co., 1892. 51 pp. Inscribed by the author.
Author: Walter Parke and Harry Paulton. Music by Prosida Bucalossi. London: J.B. Cramer & Co., [ca. 1882]. 26 pp. Book of lyrics.
Author: W.S. Gilbert. Music by Arthur Sullivan.
12 copies of distinctive early American printings. See Kanthor Inventory for details.
Authors: J.M. Barrie and A. Conan Doyle
Two copies of London: Chappell & Co, 1893. First edition, third issue. 48 pp. with p. 49 pasted over p. 48;
First edition, fourth issue. 52 pp.
(Three issues of the first edition are identified by Percy Muir in "Points: Second Series 1866-1934." Muir added an additional earlier issue in "Bibliographical Notes and Queries" May 1936.)
Author: [Thomas H. Simpson].
Lynchburg VA: Virginian Book and Job Print, 1884. 17 pp.
(Originally printed in Lynchburg in 1889, and reprinted for performances in 1881,1884 and 1889 with topical changes in lyrics. Only the 1889 printing lists Simpson as the author. J.R.C. presumably refers to James River Canal.)
Author: Willard Spenser.
Words of the Songs and Choruses of The Little Tycoon. [Philadelphia]: N.p., 1886. 27 pp. Lyric Book.
Author: [Henry H. Milman]. Music by Arthur Sullivan. London: Chappell & Co, n.d. 12 pp. Alterations of lyrics by W.S. Gilbert marked by asterisks.
Author: Basil Hood. Music by Edward German. Two copies of London: Chappell & Co. One copy 1902, 54 pp. Another copy later revised edition, 53 pp.
Author: W.S. Gilbert. Music by Arthur Sullivan.
16 distinctive printings and variants of early American librettos. See Kanthor Inventory for details.
One copy of Shanghai: Kelly & Walsh, Limited, 1885 47 pp.
One copy of N.p., n.p., n.d. printed for the Alfa Norman English Opera Company.
One copy of New York: Fred. Rullman, Inc. n.d. "Metropolitan Opera House Grand Opera Libretto." 32 pp. A later printing.
Seven copies total of German translations of The Mikado. Publishers are Berlin: R. Boll; Berlin: B. Bernstein; Leipzig: Bosworth & Co.; Berlin: N.p.; Koln: Bosworth & Co. See Kanthor Inventory for details.
Helsingfors: J. Simelii Arfvingars Boktryckeri-Actiebolag, 1890. 102 pp. Swedish translation. Published in Finland.
Copenhagen: V. Pio's Bookstore, 1892. 80 pp. Danish translation of The Mikado.
Milano et al: G. Ricordi & C., [ca. 1898]. Italian translation by Gustavo Macchi. 54 pp.
Adapted from the French by Oscar Weil. Boston: Alfred Mudge & So. (printer), [ca. 1885]. 44 pp. Boston Ideals Libretto.
Authors: Adrian Ross and Percy Greenbank. Music by Ivan Caryll and Lionel Monckton.
London: [Chappell & Co.], 1903. 42 pp. Book of lyrics.
Author: W.S. Gilbert. Music by Arthur Sullivan
Nine distinctive early American printings. See Kanthor Inventory for details.
One copy of Tientsin [China]: Tientsin Printing Company [1889]. Cast listed for an amateur production at the Tientsin Theatre, March 1889.
Author: W.S. Gilbert. Music by Arthr Sullivan.
13 copies of distinctive early American printings. See Kanthor Inventory for details.
Adaptor: Dexter Smith. Boston: Oliver Ditson & Co., 1880. 30 pp. Adapted from Suppe's Boccaccio. Printed for the first performance May 10, 1880 at the Boston Theatre, with cast list.
Author: W.S. Gilbert. Music by Arthur Sullivan.
Four early American distinctive printings. See Kanthor Inventory for details. (The first American edition, HK1, contains six sets of variant lyrics, including two complete songs which do not appear in the British libretto and were never performed.)
Author: Basil Hood. Music by Edward German.
London: Chappell & Co., 1903. 71 pp.
Author: Benjamin E. Woolf. Boston: Collier & Rice [1883]. 56 pp. Published for Collier's Standard Opera Co. production at the Bijou Theatre, Boston, with cast list.
No author identified. New York: [N.p., ca. 1883]. 30 pp. "As presented by the McCaull Opera Comique Co."
Author: H.P. Stephens. Music by Edward Solomon. London: Lyric theatre, [1889]. 32 pp. Book of lyrics
Author: Harry B. Smith. Music by Reginald deKoven. Chicago: Slason Thompson (printer), 1890. 47 pp. Printed for The Bostonians' production. two copies.
Author: W.S. Gilbert. Music by Arthur Sullivan.
Six copies total: 5 early American distinctive printings of Ruddygore. See Kanthor Inventory for details;
1 prompt copy of Ruddigore. London: Chappell & Co, n.d. 47 pp. (this copy prepared by the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company for replication of their traditional staging by amateur societies. A historical record of the DOyly Carte stage directions.
Author: Aubrey Hopwood and Harry Greenbank. Music by Ivan Caryll and Lionel Monckton. London: N.p., 1898. 36 pp. Book of lyrics.
Authors: Harry Greenbank and Adrian Ross. Music by Sidney Jones. London: Keith, Prowse & Co., 1899. 40 pp.
Author: W.S. Gilbert. Two copies: London: T. Mallett (printer), [1871]. 14 pp. First edition. Mr. and Mrs. German Reed's Entirely New Entertainment. Book of lyrics for the first production at the Royal Gallery of Illustration.
London: Joseph Williams Limited, 1912. 32 pp. Re-issue.
Author: W.S. Gilbert. Music by Arthur Sullivan.
Five copies of distinctive early American printings. See Kanthor Inventory for details.
Author: W. Lestocq. Music by Alfred Cellier. London: Enoch & Sons, [ca. 1887]. 40 pp. Revised edition.
Author: Charles Taylor. [Music by Edward German]. London: Chappell & Co., 1907. 29 pp. Book of lyrics.
Author: Emil Schwab. Music by F. Von Suppe. Boston: Geo.W. Hyatt, 1884. 32 pp. First English translation. Printed for use at the Boston Bijou theatre, with cast list.
Author: W.S. Gilbert. Music by Arthur Sullivan. London: Chappell & Co.; New York Agent: Novello, Ewen & C., 1893. 50 pp. First New York printing.
Author: Sydney Grundy. Music by Edward Solomon. London: Joseph Williams [1892]. 40 pp.
Author: Henry P. Stevens. Music by Edward Solomon. New York: Wm A. Pond & Co., 1882. 24 pp. Additional song lyric tipped in.
Author: Henry P. Stephens. Music by Edward Solomon. London: Chappell & Co., [ca. 1883]. 40 pp. Book of lyrics. A revised version of Virginia; or Ringing The Changes.
Author: J. Cheever Goodwin. Music by Woolson Morse. Two copies of New York: T.B. Harms, 1891. 32 pp. Book of lyrics. One copy "As produced by the DeWolf Hopper Opera Co., at the Broadway Theatre, New York" with cast list. Another copy, a later printing with later variant selection of lyrics.
Author: W.S. Gilbert. Music by Arthur Sullivan. Six copies total: 4 early American distinctive printings. See Kanthor Inventory for details;
2 separate copies printed in Tientsin, China and Shanghai.
Author and composer: Arthur Penn. New York: M. Witmark & Cons, 1915. 23 pp.
First edition. London: Strand Printing and Publishing Company, 1866. 34 pp. Disbound.
First edition. London: Phillips,[1868]. 40 pp.
First edition. London: Phillips, [1869] 40 pp.
London: Thomas Hailes Lacy, [1869]. Acting edition No. 1263. 42 pp.
First edition. London: Phillips, [ca. 1869]. 34 pp.
2 copies. London: Thomas Hailes Lacy, ca. 1870. Acting edition No.1332. 55 pp.;
London: Samuel French, n.d. Acting edition No. 1332. 55 pp. A later printing.
Two copies. London: Thomas Hailes Lacy, [ca. 1871]. Acting edition No. 1355. First printing. 64 pp.; New York and London: T.H. French / Samuel French. French's Standard Drama. 42 pp. A later printing.
Two copies;
London and New York: Samuel French, n.d. Acting edition No. 1364. 20 pp.;
Tientsin (China): The Tientsin Press. 1897. 16 pp. Printed together with Trial By Jury, 14 pp.
London and New York: Samuel French, n.d. French's Acting Edition No. 1460. 47 pp.
8 copies total.
Two association copies of first edition: London: Judd & Co., 1872. "Printed for Private Circulation Only." 40 pp. One presentation copy, inscribed by Gilbert to James Clay Esq. M.P. both on front wrapper and title page. (James Clay was a member of Parliament and the father of Frederic Clay); Another copy, formerly belonging to Gilbert's mother, with her signature "Anne Gilbert", both on front wrapper and title page. Only 18 copies of this printing were distributed by Gilbert according to Stedman: W.S. Gilbert: A Classic Victorian and his Theatre (1996);
Four copies of London and New York: Samuel French's Acting Edition No.1545, n.d. Three with different variant texts. One the copy of Charles Wyndham;
One copy, no publisher or place identified, 1885, 44 pp. " As Produced by Miss Anderson." (Contains the cast list of Mary Anderson's New York production of "Pygmalion and Galatea" and "Comedy and Tragedy";
One copy The World Acting Drama. Chicago: Dramatic Publishing Company, n.d. The World Acting Drama. 46 pp.
New York: Happy Hours Co., n.d. 12 pp. No. 20 in a series "Parlor Plays for Home Performance." A pirated printing.
(This playlet was never published separately in England. It was included in Scott, Clement. "Drawing-Room Plays and Parlour Pantomimes."
London: J.W. Last Co., 1873. 28 pp.
The cover prints the author as F. Tomline (Gilbert's pseudonym.)
London and New York: Samuel French, n.d.. French's Acting Edition No. 1844. 44 pp.
Two copies:
London and New York: Samuel French / T.H.French, [ca. 1894]. Acting Edition No. 1844. 44 pp.;
New York: Happy Hours Company, n.d. The Acting Drama No. 46. 45 pp. Ownership inscription of Boston Museum on cover. (A pirated printing.)
London: Unpublished, n.d. "Printed as Manuscript." Imprint of Samuel French. Printed by Thomas Scott, Holborn. 44 pp.
London: Judd & Co., [1873]. First edition. "Printed for Private Circulation Only." 44 pp. Association copy, formerly belonging to Glbert's mother, with her signature "Anne Gilbert" on cover, and one textual correction in Gilbert's hand.
Four copies:
London and New York: Samuel French. French's Acting Edition No. 1655. 20 pp. Two copies with variant typography;
Another copy, an American printing as French's Minor Drama MCCCL;
One copy New York: Clinton T. DeWitt, n.d. 16 pp. (A pirated printing.)
London and New York: Samuel French, n.d. French's Acting Edition No. 1752. 32 pp.
Three copies.
London and New York: Samuel French, n.d. French's Acting Edition No. 1765. Proof copy. "Printed for Private Circulation Only." 35 pp.;
Two other copies, a regular issue and another later issue.
Two copies:
[London}: N.p., n.d. [1876]. "Printed for Private Use Only" Pre-publication proof copy. 40 pp. A presentation copy, inscribed by Gilbert to [William] Moy Thomas;
London and New York: Samuel French, n.d. French's Acting Edition No. 1759. 42 pp.
Two copies:
New York and London: Samuel French, n.d. French's Standard Drama. 48 pp.;
New York and London: T.H. French / Samuel French, n.d. 48 pp.
New York and London: Samuel French, n.d. French's Acting Edition No. 1865. 50 pp.
Three copies:
London: Privately printed, 1884. Proof copy. "Printed as manuscript." Large format with wide margins;
Two copies London and New York: Samuel French, n.d. One of French's Acting Edition No. 2072. 17 pp. and another of a later printing of The Minor Drama, 16 pp.
London: Henderson, Rait & Spalding (printers), 1888. "Printed for Private Circulation Only." Unpublished. 47 pp.
London and New York: Samuel French, n.d. French's Acting Edition No. 1989. 24 pp.
Privately printed at the Oxford University Press, 1931. 26 pp. "To be had of no booksellers."
(Edited by Charles Plumptre Johnson according to correspondence between Johnson and Lady Gilbert in the Pierpont Morgan Library archive.)
London: Samuel French Ltd., n.d. Acting edition No. 864. 34 pp.
London and New York: Samuel French, n.d. Prompt copy. 45 pp.
London: R. Wilson [printer], 1883. As produced at the Gaiety Theatre, with cast list. 60 pp.
Association copy, inscribed and dated by Burnand.
[London]: Wyman & Sons [printers], 1884. 92 pp.
Authors listed as Montague Williams and F.C. Burnand.
London: Thomas Hailes Lacy, n.d. 18 pp. Later wrappers for French's Acting Edition No. 845.
London: Aubert's Steam Printing Works, 1878. 27 pp. (lacking pp. 9-16)
Privately printed prrompt copy. Cast listed.
Presentation copy, signed, dated and heavily annotated by Burnand. Inscribed 1913, this edition is accompanied by a presentation Als. from Burnand to Mr. Walkley, apologizing for the missing pages. This was a burlesque of the play "Diplomacy" which was itself a version of the play "Dora."
London: Phillips, 1869. 26 pp.
London: Phillips, ca. 1868. 50 pp.
(Some references list this play as "Hit or "Miss"!
London: Wyman & Sons, 1882. Privately printed for the Author. 59 pp.
London and New York: Samuel French, No. 1990, n.d. 52 pp.
London: Phillips, [1868]. 45 pp.
New York: Samuel French, n.d. French's Minor Drama, No. 112. 14 pp.
London: Arthur Swanborough, [ca. 1870]. 48 pp.
London: Thomas Hailes Lacy [ca. 1861]. Lacy's Acting Edition. 18 pp. (Authors listed as Mantague Williams and F. C. Burnand.)
London: Thomas Hailes Lacy, n.d. [1870]. Lacy's Acting Edition. 33 pp.
Sydenham: The Crystal Palace Co., 1874. 22 pp.
New York: Robert M. DeWitt, n.d. DeWitt's Acting Plays, number 44. 25 pp.
New York: Robert M. DeWitt, n.d. [1867]. DeWitt's Acting Plays, number 5. 27 pp.
London and New York: Samuel French, 1903. 15 pp.
New York and London: Samuel French, n.d. French's Minor Drama No. XXI. 24 pp.
London: " Nassau Steam Press", 1889. 72 pp. "Arranged for the Stage by Henry Irving and Presented at the Lyceum Theatre, 29th December 1888 with Music by Arthur Sullivan."
Two issues Jan.18, 1890 / Oct.17, 1893. Each 4 pp. Front page coverage of the New York premier of "The Gondoliers" and "Utopia Limited" respectively.
Three issues: Nov. 12. 1879 / Nov. 28, 1882 / Jan. 8, 1884. Each 4 pp. Front page coverage of the arrival of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan in New York City; New York premier of "Iolanthe"; London premier of "Princess Ida" respecively.
Vo. 41, No. 25. 8 pp. Contains complete libretto of "The Mikado" beginning on front page.
Contains two articles by William Gilbert.
Contains "From St. Paul's to Picdilly" by W.S. Gilbert, p. 67-74.
Five annuals bound in one volume, together with Cassell's Christmas Annual for 1866. The annual for 1869 [published 1868] contains "What Is Burlesque", by W.S. Gilbert.
Contains "Croquet" by W.S. Gilbert, pp. 111-116.
Three annuals bound in one volume. "Fun On The Sands" 1880; The Comic Holiday Annual, 1877; "Fun For All" 1880; "Fun For Everybody" n.d.
Contains a reprinting of "Musings in a Music Hall" by W.S. Gilbert (originally printed in "Fun". Oct. 28, 1869.)
One volume of issues July 18-Dec. 26, 1863. Contains unattributed conributions by W.S. Gilbert. Bound together with The Comic News Christmas Box.
One volume of issues July 18-Dec. 26, 1863. Contained unattributed contributions by W.S. Gilbert. Bound together with The Comic News Christmas Box.
Vol. VIII, July-Dec. 1863. Contains "My Maiden Brief" by W.S. Gilbert, pp. 725-732.
Vol. III, No. XIV. Contains "Eheu! Fugaces!" by W.S. Gilbert, pp. 142-143.
Volumes 1-5. From the library of Richard D'Oyly Carte, each volume with his bookplate.
A thirty year run in seven volumes. Contains contributions by W.S. Gilbert and other theatrical personalities.
Vol. XXVII, no. 1. Contains "Comic Opera a la Gilbert and Sullivan" pp 86-96 with 7 illustrations.
An extensive run. Most in publisher's bindings. A few disbound issues. Some volumes bound together with "The Comic News" and "Fun Almanac".
Contains numerous examples of Gilbert's prose, verse, illustrations and original printings of Bab Ballads. (See Kanthor Inventory for details).
Three volumes. Contains contributions by William Gilbert (father of W.S. Gilbert)
Complete run of four volumes. Three contributions by William Gilbert. Contains serialized "King George's Middy" with 155 illustrations by W.S. Gilbert and "The Seven League Boots" with four illustrations by W.S. Gilbert.
Contains "Sinbad in England" by William Gilbert in 11 chapters.
Contains "Little Mim" by W.S. Gilbert. Reprinted from The Graphic Christmas Number 1876.
Contains illustration from "The Mikado"
Vol. VII. Contains a double page cartoon of W.S. Gilbert p.204. Also contains "The Bad Ballads" p. 90 and a review of "The Wicked World" p. 19.
Bound volume of 19 issues, titled on cover "Six Months of the American Stage." Vol.1, No. 6 (Mar. 1, 1879) to Vol. 2, No. 1 (Aug. 16, 1879). Contains several illustrations and articles related to Gilbert and Sullivan. See Kanthor Inventory for details.
Christmas Number, "The Ingle Nook", Vol. XIV, Nos. 360 and 361. Contains "Actors, Authors and Audiences by W.S. Gilbert pp. 291, 294.
Seven volumes bound in four. Volumes 28-31, 34, 36-37. Contains numerous articles and illustrations relating to Gilbert and Sullivan. (See Kanthor Inventory for details).
Three issues dated 1879,1880 and 1882.
Vol. XVIII, No. 303. Contains photograph of W.S. Gilbert, p. 733.
Contains "The Lost Chord" by Arthur Sullivan p.48.
Two Christmas Issues. Dec. 1894 and Dec. 1897. Contains songs by Arthur Sullivan.
Five volumes. Contains numerous prose articles and drawings of W.S. Gilbert. (See Kanthor Inventory for details).
Vol. VIII, No. 8. Contains "Sir Arthur Sullivan Speaks."
Vol. III, No. 5. Lists operas, theatre, concert and other amusements for the week.
Firteen issues, containing material related to Gilbert and Sullivan productions in the United States. (See Kanthor Inventory for details)
Three issues. Vol. 2, No. 22, 1876 contains "The Palace of Truth" by W.S. Gilbert. Vol. 3, No 28, 1877 contains "Trial By Jury" by W.S. Gilbert. Vol. III [Nos. 25-36, 1878] contains "Charity" and "Trial By Jury" by W.S. Gilbert.
Vol. 7, No. 23. Contains theatrical information regarding productions of "H.M.S. Pinafore" ,"Trial By Jury" and "The Sorcerer".
Vol. XXIII, No. 94. Contains "Sir Arthur Sullivan: A Personal Reminscence" by George Grossmith, pp. 250-260.
Three issues, containing music by Arthur Sullivan. (See Kanthor Inventory for details)
Vol. III, Aug. 1868-Jan. 1869. Contains "The British Playgoer, And All That Is Expected Of Him" by W.S. Gilbert, with 7 illustrations.
Annuals for 1868, 1870, 1871, 1872, 1873. Also bound volume of six annuals 1868-1872, 1874-1875. Also bound volume of six annuals 1873-1878. Contains numerous examples of W.S.Gilbert's prose and drawings. (See Kanthor Inventory for details.)
A complete run of volumes 1-6 with numverous folding color plates. Contains multiple satiric articles and notices of Gilbert and Sullivan interest.
[London: Privately printed], 1877. 22 pp.
750 copies were printed.
[London: privately printed], 18 May 1877. 18 pp. W.S. Gilbert's reply to Hodson's pamphlet.
500 copies were printed.
The Pinafore Picture Book: the story of H.M.S. Pinafore told by Sir W.S. Gilbert and illustrated by Alice B. Woodward. London: George Bell, 1908. Edition deluxe. First edition. 131 pp.
Presentation copy, inscribed by Gilbert to his wife. Ownership signature and re-inscription by Lady Gilbert.
Original Plays by W.S. Gilbert. Loondon: Chatto & Windus, 1896 [1875]. First edition. 348 pp. Bookplate of Carroll A. Wilson detached and inserted into an envelope on inner front cover.
Presentation copy, inscribed by Gilbert to Mr. W. Archibald.
Gilbert, W.S. Songs of a Savoyard. London: George Routledge and Sons, n.d. [1890]. First edition, first state. 142 pp.
Presentation copy, with a lengthy and witty inscription by Gilbert to Maud Thorne. ((Maud Thorn became an actress, as was her sister Mary Thorne.)
Gilbert requests supplies after receiving a commission to illustrate a tale, "Madam Fortunio", for the publisher, [Alexander] Strahan.
Regarding negotiations with [Lester] Wallack and [Arthur] Cheney for the American perfroming rights to "Pygmalion and Galatea."
Gilbert acknowledges the receipt of advance payment for the country right of [touring]"Pygmalion and Galatea."
Gilbert compains of a home telephone problem and suggests a solution.
Regarding possible fraud at the Savoy Theatre box office, and resolution of the situation.
Gilbert sends all the instruments for the Toy Symphony.
(Gilbert's house at 39 Harrington Gardens initially carried the number 19.)
Gilbert explains that he cannot reduce the fee for producing his play, but would be happy to contribute to a charity of her choice after the performance.
Gilbet describes his plans for costuming his new piece for the Savoy Theatre [Ruddigore] and requests the loan of a dress as pattern for the costume. With a full page drawing By Gilbert of the proposed costume.
Gilbert solicits support for the Victorian Hospital for Children.
Gilbert offers her terms for playing "The Wicked World" and suggests she consider another play ["Ought We To Visit Her?"].
May Fortescue began her provincial tour Aug. 1889, playing "The Wicked World" in Oxford.
Gilbert inquires which play he desires to print in a forthcoming volume.
Regarding incompletness of H.B. sketches.
Gilbert arranges for her to perform at a private concert [at Grim's Dyke].
This letter is laid down on board with autograph letter by Sullivan to "Rosie" on verso.
Gilbert describes how his poor physical condition affects rehearsals [of the revival of "Patience"].
Gilbert thanks him for birthday congratulations and offers a wry comment.
Gilbert declines invitations to dine with senior executives of the Salters' Company
Gilbert offers to sell two motor trunks.
The young Sullivan promotes a performance of his March.
Alfred Mellon was the conductor who organized the concert-promoting Musical Society.
Sullivan requests help in finding an assistant in his capacity as organist to St. Peter's Church.
George Cooper was organist at the Chapel Royal. Sullivan had earlier sought organ lessons from Cooper.
Sullivan sends a copy of his oratorio ["The Light of the World"]
Together with an envelope addressed to W. Bartholomew at 2 Wolcot Place, Hackney. William Bartholomew, English librettist and composer, lived at 2 Wolcot Place. His wife was Ann Mounsey Bartholmew, composer and organist.
Sullivan arranges medical care and financial aid for his housekeeper.
Sullivan asks to be relieved of a dinner engagement due to a conflicting obligation.
Sullivan clarifys the legal position of performing one of his operas outside of London.
A delayed response to Clarke, written on mourning stationery.
A note of encourangement on his two books of songs.
Three autograph letters and one secretarial letter, signed to Klein. Relating to Sullivan's sensitive communications to Klein regarding his opera "Ivanhoe"; commenting on delay of "Haddon Hall"; personal matters.
Two letters to his urologist regarding kidney symptoms and inviting him to the first performance of Haddon Hall, indicating that Browne was instrumental in allowing him to return to composing the opera.
Three bars of msic from "The Golden Legend."
Regarding payment for rental of River House.
Sullivan sends thanks for [birthday] flowers
Regarding hours when he is available.
Regarding business matters and earnings of George Grossmith.
Regarding Australian business matter.
Regarding business matters. (Most likely sent to Effie Ober at Boston Music Hall)
Secretarial letter signed in Carte's name suggesting a complication with a contract.
(Effie Hinckley Ober was a musical agent initially associated with the Boston Ideal Opera Company.)
Regarding meeting at rehearsal of "Billie Taylor".
Carte sends box tickets for "Princess Ida"; personal congratulations.
Offering an audition [for "The Gondoliers".
Regarding Garrod's engagement [for Sullivan's opera "Ivanhoe".]
(Following his engagement as chorister in "Ivanhoe", Henry Edward Garrod toured inthe chorus of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company 1892-6.)
Carte answers a request for his autograph. On Savoy Theatre note card.
(As Carte's correspondence may have been signed by others, this signature os useful as a true example.)
Receipt of a cheque.
W.S. Gilbert's father declines an invitation as he will be dining with "the reputed sire of Ginx's Baby."
"Ginx's Baby" (1870) was written by reformist MP John Edward Jenkins.
The opera referred to is Arthur Sullivan's last opera, "The Emerald Isle."
Together with an unsigned cartoon on Fun Office stationery.
Seton canvasses for W.S. Gilbert's membership in the Roayl Yacht Squadron.
A discussion of this letter is found in the "W.S. Gilbet Society Journal", Autumn 2020-Spring 2021 issue, pp. 62-65.
Thorne was a member of D'Oyly Carte's "C" Company performing on that date in Liverpool.
The production referred to was "The Mountaineers."
Responding to congratulations on his knighthood.
Merivale requests Sullivan to compose music for his new "fairy comedy."
Three letters regarding business matters. Earliest letter signed by Directors Rupert and Helen D'Oyly Carte, Richard Handcock and George A. Richardson.