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Reginald deKoven's romantic comic opera "Robin Hood," telling the age old legend of the gallant band of outlaws, has been successfully revived. The merry outlaws score the musical triumph of the evening as they rob the rich, give to the poor, and sing the merits of "Brown October...
...production is a cross between a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta and "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." The chorus of tinkers resembles the famous Disney creation, while Sir Guy, who usurps Robin Hood's rightful inheritance, and the eagle-eyed Sheriff of Nottingham are taken straight from Gilbert and Sullivan. The combination is effective and entertaining...
...Robin Hood is played with vigor and gallantry by Robert Field, but George Lipton steals the show with his brilliant comedy portrayal of the Sheriff...
...main flaw in the production occurs in the opening scene when milkmaids, villagers, peers, and archers stumble around the crowded stage without rhyme nor reason. However, as soon as the action shifts to Sherwood Forest, "Robin Hood" develops into a delightful blending of songs and smiles...
Participating were G.B. Moore of the NROTC, and Arthur Sporn '47, taking the affirmative, and Richard Gill '48 and Robin Worthington '47 defending the negative. Another debate will be held at the same place and time next Monday, when the group will consider the problem, "Resolved: that Germany shall be split up into separate political units...