A DISCUSSION

The Grand Duke was first produced at the Savoy Theatre, March 7, 1896; it was to become the last of the Gilbert and Sullivan collaborations. The following discussion is a compilation of thoughts and opinions from SavoyNet Maillist subscribers. While many of the contributors have performed in, and/or extensively researched The Grand Duke, it should be noted that opinions expressed reflect the personal views of individual contributors.

TOPICS OF DISCUSSION

• THE PLOT
  • GRANDLY DUCAL
• STAGECRAFT
• CUTS & ADDITIONS
  • NOT EXACTLY PC
  • WHO WEDS WHOM?
• THE SCORE
  • LOST SONGS
  • THE ORIGINAL CAST
  • THE GOOD AND THE FORGETTABLE
  • AT THE OUTSET, OR IT'S GREEK TO ME
• WAS THE GRAND DUKE A FAILURE?
• SAUSAGE ROLLS
• ALLUSIONS
• ALSO OCCURRED IN 1896

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Updated 23 March 1998