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| − | ''[[Lilac Time]]'' | + | '''''[[Lilac Time]]'' can refer to a play, a stage musical, various films, and a novel.''' |
| + | '''The stage versions include:''' | ||
| − | =''[[Lilac Time]], a play by Jane Cowl (1884-1950) and Jane Murfin (1884-1955)[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Murfin]= | + | =''[[Lilac Time]]'', a romantic play by Jane Cowl (1884-1950)[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Cowl] and Jane Murfin (1884-1955)[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Murfin]= |
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Set in rural France during the First World War, not far from the front. It was springtime and the lilacs were in bloom. TThe story centres on a budding romance between a lovely rural French maiden and a handsome, courageous British soldier. | Set in rural France during the First World War, not far from the front. It was springtime and the lilacs were in bloom. TThe story centres on a budding romance between a lovely rural French maiden and a handsome, courageous British soldier. | ||
| − | The play opened for the first time in New York City on February 6, 1917, starring Jane Cowl | + | The play opened for the first time on Broadway in New York City on February 6, 1917, produced at the Republic Theatre by Selwyn & Co. and starring Jane Cowl. |
| − | The text was never published in play form, only in a novelized form, based on the 1928 film version. | + | The text was never published in play form, only in a novelized form, based on the 1928 film version, featuring Gary Cooper. |
| − | = | + | ==Translations and adaptations== |
| − | + | Filmed as a silent movie by John McCormick and distributed by First National Pictures in 1928. | |
| − | == | + | == Performance history in South Africa == |
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| + | 1957: Presented by [[East London Technical College Drama Club]] at the [[East London City Hall]], produced by [[Mary Howe]]. | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/jane-cowl-6644 | ||
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| + | https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/jane-murfin-6650 | ||
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| + | http://www.ww1plays.com/2015/04/two-women-playwrights-named-jane.html | ||
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| + | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilac_Time_(1928_film) | ||
| + | [[Arts Theatre Club]] archive held by [[George Mountjoy]]. | ||
| − | = | + | =''[[Lilac Time]]'' the musical (1922)= |
| − | + | ''[[Lilac Time]]'' is an English title for the German operetta '''''[[Das Dreimäderlhaus]]''''' by A.M. Willner and Heinz Reichert, with the English book and lyrics written by Adrian Ross. | |
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| − | + | Also found as ''[[Blossom Time]]'', in a version adapted by Dorothy Donnelly with music arranged by Signmund Romberg (performed 1921). | |
| − | + | '''See ''[[Das Dreimäderlhaus]]''''' | |
| + | = Sources = | ||
| + | http://www.guidetomusicaltheatre.com/shows_l/lilac_time.htm | ||
''Lilac Time'' theatrical programme - 1953. | ''Lilac Time'' theatrical programme - 1953. | ||
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leontine_Sagan | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leontine_Sagan | ||
| − | + | [[Alexandra Xenia Sabina Mossolow]]. 2003. The career of South African soprano Nellie du Toit, born 1929. Unpublished Masters thesis. [[University of Stellenbosch]]. | |
| − | + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | |
| − | + | = Return to = | |
Latest revision as of 12:46, 27 April 2024
Lilac Time can refer to a play, a stage musical, various films, and a novel.
The stage versions include:
Contents
Lilac Time, a romantic play by Jane Cowl (1884-1950)[1] and Jane Murfin (1884-1955)[2]
The original text
Set in rural France during the First World War, not far from the front. It was springtime and the lilacs were in bloom. TThe story centres on a budding romance between a lovely rural French maiden and a handsome, courageous British soldier.
The play opened for the first time on Broadway in New York City on February 6, 1917, produced at the Republic Theatre by Selwyn & Co. and starring Jane Cowl.
The text was never published in play form, only in a novelized form, based on the 1928 film version, featuring Gary Cooper.
Translations and adaptations
Filmed as a silent movie by John McCormick and distributed by First National Pictures in 1928.
Performance history in South Africa
1957: Presented by East London Technical College Drama Club at the East London City Hall, produced by Mary Howe.
Sources
https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/jane-cowl-6644
https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/jane-murfin-6650
http://www.ww1plays.com/2015/04/two-women-playwrights-named-jane.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilac_Time_(1928_film)
Arts Theatre Club archive held by George Mountjoy.
Lilac Time the musical (1922)
Lilac Time is an English title for the German operetta Das Dreimäderlhaus by A.M. Willner and Heinz Reichert, with the English book and lyrics written by Adrian Ross.
Also found as Blossom Time, in a version adapted by Dorothy Donnelly with music arranged by Signmund Romberg (performed 1921).
Sources
http://www.guidetomusicaltheatre.com/shows_l/lilac_time.htm
Lilac Time theatrical programme - 1953.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leontine_Sagan
Alexandra Xenia Sabina Mossolow. 2003. The career of South African soprano Nellie du Toit, born 1929. Unpublished Masters thesis. University of Stellenbosch.
Go to ESAT Bibliography
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