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Word: alle (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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The operetta tells the tale of two pairs of lovers, each divided by the chasm of class. Sailor Ralph Rackstraw and Josephine, the daughter of his ship's captain, are in love; the captain, however, has bigger plans for his daughter--he intends to marry her off to the Honorable...

Author: By Melissa R. Hart, | Title: An Unsteady Ship | 12/8/1989 | See Source »

Through a comic series of events, the players come to the conclusion that "love levels all ranks." The rag woman reveals that she was nurse to the captain and Ralph at birth and that she switched them in their cradles. The show ends happily with all the lovers united and...

Author: By Melissa R. Hart, | Title: An Unsteady Ship | 12/8/1989 | See Source »

While Sullivan's music in H.M.S. is generally a pleasure to listen to, the orchestra in the Agassiz production was frequently off-key, which made it slightly disappointing. There was a confusion with timing as well, best exemplified by the opening act, in which, after the orchestra finished playing, all...

Author: By Melissa R. Hart, | Title: An Unsteady Ship | 12/8/1989 | See Source »

"And I never thought of thinking for myself at all," says Sir Joseph, explaining his rise to power. "A British sailor is any man's equal...except mine," he continues. This role, while certainly not a sympathetic one, is the jewel of H.M.S. Pinafore. Percus' facial expressions and the way...

Author: By Melissa R. Hart, | Title: An Unsteady Ship | 12/8/1989 | See Source »

Some of the costuming was also well-done and frequently quite amusing. All of it was reasonably true to the time period (with the exception of the sailors' black loafers). And Sir Joseph's life-jacket, complete with gold tassels to assert his importance and the nighteap and gown which...

Author: By Melissa R. Hart, | Title: An Unsteady Ship | 12/8/1989 | See Source »

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