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The Sorcerer

Opera

Arthur Sullivan W.S. Gilbert

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

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

Characters

Showing 8 of 10 characters

Alexis
Male
Tenor
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Dr. Daly
Male
Baritone
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Aline
Female
Soprano
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Sir Marmaduke Poindextre
Male
Bass
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John Wellington Wells
Male
Baritone
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Lady Sangazure
Female
Alto
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Mrs. Partlet
Female
Alto
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Constance
Female
Mezzo-Soprano
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