Standard Theatre. First production in this city of an entirely new and original nautical comic opera, H.M.S. Pinafore, composed by Arthur Sullivan, written by W.S. Gilbert, February 17, 1879
Contributors: Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900; Theyre-Smith, S. (Spenser); Standard Theatre (New York, N.Y.); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: A.S. Seer, Theatrical Printer, 26 Union Square
Published: 1879
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Other titles: H.M.S. Pinafore; My uncle's will.
Description: Standard Theatre. First production in this city of an entirely new and original nautical comic opera, "H.M.S. Pinafore," composed by Arthur Sullivan, written by W.S. Gilbert. Originally produced at the "Opera Comique," London, last May, and where it is now enjoying a most prosperous run, having already been played nearly three hundred consecutive nights. Monday, February 17, 1879, and every evening (also at the Saturday Matinee), until further notice, the performance will commence with the charming Comedietta, entitled "My Uncle's Will" ... To be followed with Sullivan & Gilbert's nautical comic opera, entitled "H.M.S. Pinafore" ... Orchestra under the direction of Mons. Charles Schiller, stage manager H.W. Montgomery.
Notes: Title devised by staff from cover and item.

Cast: H.M.S. Pinafore: Mr. Thos. Whiffin, Mr. Hart Conway, Mr. Alonzo Hatch, Mr. William Davidge, Mr. Charles Makin, Mr. C.H. Closter, Master Henry, Mr. Howard, Miss Eva Mills, Miss Blanche Galton, Mlle. Jarbeau.

Cast: My Uncle's will: Mr. B.T. Ringgold, Mr. Wm. Davidge, Miss May Davenport.

In: American theater programs of the late 19th and 20th centuries (Library of Congress).