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"Le petit duc" is an opéra-comique in three acts composed by Charles Lecocq, with a French libretto written by Henri Chivot and Alfred Duru. The piece premiered in 1878 at the Théâtre de la Renaissance in Paris, where it achieved considerable commercial success. Its original production notably ran for 301 consecutive performances, cementing its place in the late 19th-century French theatrical repertoire. The operetta is characteristic of Lecocq's style, blending accessible melodies with comedic military and romantic themes.
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What is the story of Le petit duc?
The young Duke of Parthenay and his new wife are married but kept apart by adults who consider them too young to live as a couple. The duke's efforts to reunite with her drive the work's romantic comedy.
Who created the title role in Le petit duc?
Jeanne Granier created the Little Duke as a trouser role at the Théâtre de la Renaissance. The success of the part helped confirm her status as one of Paris's leading operetta performers.
Who wrote the words for Le petit duc?
Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy supplied the three-act French libretto, with music by Charles Lecocq. The same librettists are closely associated with several major works by Jacques Offenbach.
How successful was the original Le petit duc production?
The Paris production opened in 1878 and ran for roughly 300 performances, commonly recorded as 301. It returned to the Théâtre de la Renaissance in several later seasons.
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