Po-Ca-Hon-Tas: The 1855 Musical Burlesque Extravaganza: Complete Libretto

by John Brougham

Book Overview

Debuting in 1855, John Brougham's two-act musical burlesque "Po-ca-hon-tas" became an instant success and ran for eight months, an impressive run for the New York stage at the time. For the next 30 years it remained a staple of theatre companies and even had a successful London engagement. Written in rhymed couples, it is loosely based on the life of Pocahontas. Filled with topical gags and puns, satirical references, melodramatic episodes, and popular...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1508419981
• ISBN13: 9781508419983
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"