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Sinbad (1891 musical)

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Sinbad (1891 musical)

Sinbad or The Maid of Balsora is a musical with music composed by W. H. Batchelor and a book and lyrics by Harry B. Smith.

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The original production opened on June 11, 1891 in Chicago and starred Eddie Foy. It was produced by David Henderson, whose company was then known as the American Extravaganza Company.

Original cast

In order of appearance:

  • Fanny Ward as Cupid
  • Ida Mulle as Ninetta
  • Louise Eissing as Sinbad
  • Harry Norman as Snarleyow
  • Herbert Gresham as Count Spaghetti
  • Fanny Duball as School mistress
  • Eddie Foy as Fresco
  • Arthur Dunn as Old Man of the Sea

    • Songs

  • "He Never Came Back"
  • "That's What The Wild Waves Are Saying"
  • "Money"
  • "Lullaby of the Waves"
  • "The Bogie Man"
  • "Wedding Bells"
  • "Oh! What a Diff'rence in the Morning" (interpolated by Frank Norman)
  • "'Adieu' Said Marjorie"

    • References

    Sinbad (1891 musical) Wikipedia
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