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'Dorothy' is an English comic opera with music by Alfred Cellier and libretto by B. C. Stephenson. Premiering in 1886, it achieved remarkable success with a run of 931 performances, making it one of the longest-running musical theatre productions of its era.
The opera is particularly remembered for its popular ballad 'Queen of My Heart' and for helping to establish the English light opera tradition as a distinct counterpart to the more prevalent Gilbert and Sullivan works of the period. Its extended run made it a significant commercial success in late Victorian musical theater.
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Who composed Dorothy?
Dorothy was composed by Alfred Cellier with a libretto by B. C. Stephenson. It premiered in England in 1886 as an English comic opera.
How successful was Dorothy when it opened?
The production ran for 931 performances, an exceptional total for the period. Its long run made it one of the most successful musical-theatre works of the late Victorian era.
What kind of story does Dorothy tell?
Dorothy is a romantic comic opera built around courtship, mistaken identities, and country-house intrigue. Its plot follows the conventions of Victorian comic opera rather than the darker drama of grand opera.
When and where did Dorothy premiere?
Dorothy opened at London's Gaiety Theatre on September 25, 1886. It continued its initial successful run until 1889.
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