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The Beauty Stone is an English opera by Arthur Sullivan, billed at its 1898 premiere as a romantic musical drama in three acts. Arthur Wing Pinero and J. Comyns Carr wrote the libretto, which tells of Laine, a crippled girl who receives a magical stone that gives its wearer physical beauty, while the story examines vanity, desire, and moral character. The work opened at London's Savoy Theatre on May 28, 1898, and closed after 50 performances.
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Who wrote The Beauty Stone?
Arthur Sullivan composed The Beauty Stone. Arthur Wing Pinero and J. Comyns Carr wrote the libretto.
When did The Beauty Stone premiere?
It premiered in 1898. The production was billed as a romantic musical drama in three acts.
Who is Laine in The Beauty Stone?
Laine is a crippled girl who receives a magical stone. The stone gives its wearer physical beauty, forming the central premise of the story.
How many acts does The Beauty Stone have?
The work has three acts. It was presented as an English opera and described at its 1898 premiere as a romantic musical drama.
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