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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
- Music
- Arthur Sullivan
- 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 |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Lead |
Male |
Baritone |
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Lead |
Female |
Soprano |
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Supporting |
Male |
Bass |
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Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
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Supporting |
Female |
Alto |
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Supporting |
Female |
Alto |
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Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Supporting |
Male |
Bass |
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Ensemble |
Either Gender |
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Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
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