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Sigmund Romberg’s *The New Moon* premiered in 1928 and represents a significant work within the American operetta tradition. Featuring lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, the piece is notable as one of the final major successes of the operetta genre on Broadway. It tells an adventure romance set in the 1920s, appealing to audiences interested in classic musical theatre and historical settings. The opera’s enduring legacy highlights Romberg's compositional skill and offers a window into popular entertainment of the era.
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What is the story of The New Moon?
The operetta follows Robert Mission, a French aristocrat living under an assumed identity in colonial Louisiana. Romance with Marianne becomes entangled with arrest, rebellion, and an escape aboard the ship New Moon.
Who wrote the songs for The New Moon?
Sigmund Romberg composed the music, with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. The Broadway score includes Lover, Come Back to Me, Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise, and Stouthearted Men.
When did The New Moon open on Broadway?
The New Moon reached Broadway in 1928 after an earlier tryout. It became one of the final major Broadway successes of the American operetta era.
Were film versions made of The New Moon?
Yes. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer released a 1940 adaptation starring Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy, although it changed parts of the stage story. An earlier screen adaptation also appeared near the beginning of the sound-film era.
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