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Golden Dawn is an operetta with music by Emmerich Kálmán and Herbert Stothart and a book by Otto Harbach and Oscar Hammerstein II. It premiered in New York in 1927 and combines romantic plot elements with musical styles associated with European operetta and American musical theatre. Its setting in colonial Africa has also drawn attention because of the period's racial and colonial representations.
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What is Golden Dawn?
Golden Dawn is an operetta with music by Emmerich Kálmán and Herbert Stothart. Its book was written by Otto Harbach and Oscar Hammerstein II, and it combines romantic plot elements with European operetta and American musical styles.
When did Golden Dawn premiere?
Golden Dawn premiered in New York in 1927. It belongs to the period when Broadway productions often blended Viennese-style operetta with newer American theatrical music.
Who wrote the music for Golden Dawn?
The music was credited to Emmerich Kálmán and Herbert Stothart. Kálmán was known for European operetta, while Stothart had a major career in American theater and film music.
Who wrote the book for Golden Dawn?
Otto Harbach and Oscar Hammerstein II wrote the book. Hammerstein later became famous for his collaborations with Richard Rodgers, including Oklahoma! and South Pacific.
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