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"La Poupée" is an opéra-comique in three acts composed by Edmond Audran, with a French libretto by Maurice Ordonneau, that premiered in 1896. The narrative centers on a mechanical doll and the comedic complications that arise when a young man disguises himself as the automaton to evade authorities. The production achieved considerable success in France and was subsequently adapted for the London stage as a musical play. It stands as a representative work of late 19th-century French operetta.
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What is the operetta La Poupée about?
La Poupée is an 1896 opéra-comique by the French composer Edmond Audran, centered on a story involving a mechanical doll. The work was later successfully adapted for the London stage.
Who composed La Poupée?
La Poupée was composed by Edmond Audran, a French composer known for his opéras-comiques and operettas in the late nineteenth century. The work premiered in 1896 and became one of his internationally recognized successes.
When was La Poupée first performed?
La Poupée premiered in 1896 as a French opéra-comique by Edmond Audran. The work tells the story of a mechanical doll and was subsequently adapted for London audiences.
Was La Poupée performed in London?
Yes, La Poupée was successfully adapted for the London stage following its 1896 premiere as a French opéra-comique by Edmond Audran. The English adaptation contributed to the broader popularity of Audran's operetta works in Britain during the late Victorian era.
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