Overview

Synopsis

The rich but witless Alexis has a vision (preached to teamsters, lunatic asylums, and technical institutes) that the joy of marriage shall overrule all earthly unhappiness. Practicing what he's preached, Alexis is recently betrothed to the beautiful Aline. At his wedding ceremony, he plots the final realization of his vision: to bring the joy of marriage to the entire town. Alexis calls in the old family sorcerer, Jonathan Wellington Wells to concoct the perfect love potion. Naturally, this backfires and hilarity ensues.

Show Information

Lyrics
W.S. Gilbert
Category
Opera
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
Genres
Cast Size
medium
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Young Adult, Late Teen, Child, Early Teen, Elderly Characters, Medium Cast

Context


Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Alexis

Lead

Male

Tenor

Dr. Daly

Lead

Male

Baritone

Aline

Lead

Female

Soprano

Sir Marmaduke Poindextre

Supporting

Male

Bass

John Wellington Wells

Supporting

Male

Baritone

Lady Sangazure

Supporting

Female

Alto

Mrs. Partlet

Supporting

Female

Alto

Constance

Supporting

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Notary

Supporting

Male

Bass

Chorus of Villagers

Ensemble

Either Gender

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