Alice May: Gilbert & Sullivan's First Prima Donna

By Adrienne Simpson

Book Overview

The story of Alice May, a touring prima donna in the 19th century who travelled from England to Australia, New Zealand, India and the US, taking part in pioneering performances of the popular light operas of the day, including the first production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Sorcerer" and the first authorized American production of "The Mikado".

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138966487
• ISBN13: 9781138966482
• Release Date: January 2016
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"