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Iolanthe

Book: W. S. Gilbert (29)
Lyrics: W. S. Gilbert (29)
Music: Arthur Sullivan (42)
Notes: IOLANTHE; or The Peer and the Peri. First performed at The Savoy Theatre, London, on 25 November 1882, conducted by Sullivan, and presented by Richard D'Oyly Carte. Initial run of 398 performances in London. Gilbert and Sullivan's eighth operetta, written after PATIENCE and before PRINCESS IDA. Two innovations of IOLANTHE were (1) is premiered simultaneously in London and New York on 25 November 1882; and (2) the fairies hair gleamed with light and this was the first time stage light was used a part of stage costume.

Iolanthe	1951	The D'Oyly Carte Opera Company
Iolanthe	1959	Glyndebourne Festival Chorus
Iolanthe	1960	The D'Oyly Carte Opera Company

	Iolanthe		1982	TV Cast
	Iolanthe		1988	Stratford Festival Cast

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