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Rip is a comic operetta by Robert Planquette, adapted from Washington Irving's tale of Rip Van Winkle. It opened at the Comedy Theatre in London in 1882 and was subsequently produced in Paris under the title Rip-Rip. The work places Irving's American folk story within the conventions of late 19th-century European operetta, combining spoken dialogue, romantic intrigue, comedy, and musical numbers.
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What story is the operetta Rip based on?
Rip is adapted from Washington Irving’s tale Rip Van Winkle. Robert Planquette turned the American folk story into a comic operetta.
When did Rip first open in London?
Rip opened at London’s Comedy Theatre in 1882. It later received productions in France under the title Rip-Rip.
How does Rip differ from a straight version of Rip Van Winkle?
The operetta places Irving’s story inside a comic stage setting involving convent-related episodes and operatic spectacle. It expands the short folk tale into a full musical theatre work.
Who composed Rip?
Robert Planquette composed the music for Rip. The piece is part of the late-19th-century comic operetta tradition associated with works such as his Les cloches de Corneville.
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