Sir William Gilbert Biography

Sir William Gilbert
Sir William Gilbert

SIR WILLIAM SCHWENCK GILBERT is best remembered for his Savoy operas (produced at the Savoy Theatre in London) created in collaboration with Sir Arthur Sullivan. Before he began his association with Sullivan in 1871, Gilbert had made a reputation for himself with hisBab Ballads (1869) and several plays. His partnership with Sullivan began with Thespis; Or, The Gods Grow Old (1871) and lasted twenty-five years through The Grand Duke; Or, The Statutory Duel (1896). Their collaboration finally collapsed after a long separation brought on by financial disagreements.

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Recent Performances of works by Sir William Gilbert
Production/Credit WhereOpening Night
The Mikado ...... (Lyrics) Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company 11/14/2009
Pirates of Penzance ...... (Book & Lyrics) Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company 11/15/2008
Pirates of Penzance ...... (Book & Lyrics) Haddonfield Plays and Players 7/19/2007
The Mikado ...... (Lyrics) Ridge Light Opera 8/4/2005
Pirates of Penzance ...... (Book & Lyrics) Barn Theatre 5/20/2005
Pirates of Penzance ...... (Book & Lyrics) NENA Productions Theater Project 11/21/2003
Pirates of Penzance ...... (Book & Lyrics) Battery Factory Theater 10/17/2003
Engaged Centenary Stage Company 10/3/2003
The Gondoliers ...... (Lyrics) Iron Mountain Stage Company 7/11/2003
Pirates of Penzance ...... (Book & Lyrics) Ridge Light Opera 7/10/2003
Pirates of Penzance ...... (Book & Lyrics) Spring Lake Theatre Company 8/15/2002
Pirates of Penzance ...... (Book & Lyrics) Iron Mountain Stage Company 7/12/2002
Pirates of Penzance ...... (Book & Lyrics) Strollers 11/2/2001
Pirates of Penzance ...... (Book & Lyrics) Triple Threat Foundation for the Arts 7/20/2001
The Mikado ...... (Lyrics) Iron Mountain Stage Company 7/13/2001
The Mikado ...... (Lyrics) Glassboro Center for the Arts 4/21/2001
Pirates of Penzance ...... (Book & Lyrics) Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company 11/11/2000
Pirates of Penzance ...... (Book & Lyrics) Main Street Theatre Company 7/9/1999
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