description Careless Rapture Overview
Careless Rapture is a 1936 musical play by Welsh composer Ivor Novello, with lyrics by Christopher Hassall. It opened at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in London, on 11 September 1936 and ran for 295 performances. The story follows actress Penelope Lee, who is engaged to the wealthy Sir Robert Alderney while attracting the love of Michael, a relationship that carries the action from London to China and an earthquake rescue. It belongs to the large-scale West End musical tradition associated with Novello's stage career.
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When did Careless Rapture open in London?
Careless Rapture opened at London’s Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, on 11 September 1936. The musical play ran for 295 performances.
Who wrote the music and lyrics for Careless Rapture?
The music was written by Welsh composer Ivor Novello, while the lyrics were written by Christopher Hassall. It belongs to Novello’s large body of British musical-theatre work.
Who is the central character in Careless Rapture?
The story follows actress Penelope Lee. The plot is built around her professional and romantic circumstances in the world of theatrical performance.
Is Careless Rapture an operetta or a modern musical?
Careless Rapture is generally classified as a musical play or operetta from the 1930s. Its 1936 Drury Lane production places it firmly in the period of large-scale British stage musicals associated with Ivor Novello.
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