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"Le docteur Ox" is an opéra bouffe in three acts by Jacques Offenbach, with a French libretto by Arnold Mortier and Philippe Gille. It is based on the 1872 science fiction short story "Dr. Ox's Experiment" by Jules Verne. The comic opera premiered at the Théâtre des Variétés in Paris on January 26, 1877.
The production satirizes scientific hubris through the story of a charismatic inventor who introduces an experimental gas to a sleepy Flemish town, resulting in chaotic behavioral changes.
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What is Le docteur Ox based on?
Le docteur Ox is based on Jules Verne's 1872 science-fiction story Dr. Ox's Experiment. Jacques Offenbach turned the premise into a comic opera.
Who wrote the music for Le docteur Ox?
Jacques Offenbach composed the music. The French libretto was written by Arnold Mortier and Philippe Gille.
Where did Le docteur Ox premiere?
The operetta premiered at the Théâtre des Variétés. It is a three-act opéra bouffe adapted from Jules Verne's fictional experiment.
How many acts does Le docteur Ox have?
Le docteur Ox has three acts. Its comic plot uses the strange experiment from Jules Verne's story as the basis for operatic satire.
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