Comic Opera Collection

The Duenna & Little Isaac, April 1, 1784. Creator: William Paulet Carey
The Duenna & Little Isaac, April 1, 1784

The comical figures of Cimon and Mopsus with the lovely Phillida. From Colley Cibber's comic opera Damon
FLO4717873 The comical figures of Cimon and Mopsus with the lovely Phillida. From Colley Cibber's comic opera Damon and Phillida, 1729

Actress and singer Jenny Vertpre (Francoise Fann Vausgien, 1797-1865) as Le petit chaperon in the comic opera le Peer
FLO4562697 Actress and singer Jenny Vertpre (Francoise Fann Vausgien, 1797-1865) as Le petit chaperon in the comic opera le Peer Chaperon Rouge by Francois-Adrien Boieldieu at the Theatre de la Porte

Woman in the Bastienne bonnet, inspired by Mozart's comic opera Bastien und Bastienne 1768
FLO4606499 Woman in the Bastienne bonnet, inspired by Mozart's comic opera Bastien und Bastienne 1768. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzane's Stylish Hairstyle or

Basse bouffe (comic opera singer) Achille Ricquier as the Duke of Popoli in La Sirene by Daniel Auber
FLO4632707 Basse bouffe (comic opera singer) Achille Ricquier as the Duke of Popoli in La Sirene by Daniel Auber and Eugene Scribe, Theatre Royal de l'Opera Comique, 1844

Baritone singer Prosper Alphonse Bussine as Jacques I in the comic opera Gibby la Cornemuse by Clapisson
FLO4632187 Baritone singer Prosper Alphonse Bussine as Jacques I in the comic opera Gibby la Cornemuse by Clapisson, Theatre de l'Opera Comique, 1846

Tenor singer Lafeuillade as Montfort in La Bergere Chatelaine by Daniel Auber, Theatre Royal de l'Opera Comique
FLO4607050 Tenor singer Lafeuillade as Montfort in La Bergere Chatelaine by Daniel Auber, Theatre Royal de l'Opera Comique, 1820. Handcoloured lithograph by F

A bergere in the comic opera Les Musketeaires de la Reine by Fromental Halevy, Theatre Royal de l'Opera Comique
FLO4631676 A bergere in the comic opera Les Musketeaires de la Reine by Fromental Halevy, Theatre Royal de l'Opera Comique, 1846

English opera singer Miss. More as Fanchette in the comic opera Les deux jaloux with music by Sophie Gail at
FLO4562725 English opera singer Miss. More as Fanchette in the comic opera Les deux jaloux with music by Sophie Gail at the Theatre Feydeau

Der Corregidor, a comic opera by Hugo Wolf
3118728 Der Corregidor, a comic opera by Hugo Wolf; (add.info.: Der Corregidor, a comic opera by Hugo Wolf (1860-1903) an Austrian composer of Slovene origin

French opera singer Madame Frosine Blanchard as La Grande Maitresse in the comic opera Les Mousquetaires de la Reine by
FLO4631610 French opera singer Madame Frosine Blanchard as La Grande Maitresse in the comic opera Les Mousquetaires de la Reine by Fromental Halevy, Theatre Royal de l'Opera Comique, 1846

English tenor singer Toussaint-Eugene-Ernest Mocker as Biron in the comic opera Les Mousquetaires de la Reine by
FLO4631645 English tenor singer Toussaint-Eugene-Ernest Mocker as Biron in the comic opera Les Mousquetaires de la Reine by Fromental Halevy, Theatre Royal de l'Opera Comique, 1846

Mezzo-soprano singer Madame Marie-Julie Boulanger as Zerbine in Le Muletier by Ferdinand Herold
FLO4607065 Mezzo-soprano singer Madame Marie-Julie Boulanger as Zerbine in Le Muletier by Ferdinand Herold, Theatre Royal de l'Opera Comique, 1823. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Soprano opera singer Eulalie-Maria Desbrosses as La Mere Germaine in La Journee aux Avantures by Etienne Mehul
FLO4606872 Soprano opera singer Eulalie-Maria Desbrosses as La Mere Germaine in La Journee aux Avantures by Etienne Mehul, Theatre Royal de l'Opera Comique, 1816. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Singer Marguerite Priola as Abeille in the comic opera l'Ombre, 1870 (lithograph)
5893503 Singer Marguerite Priola as Abeille in the comic opera l'Ombre, 1870 (lithograph); (add.info.: Singer Marguerite Priola as Abeille in the comic opera l'Ombre performed at the Theatre)

Marie Montbazon, French actress and singer, 1880 (lithograph)
5893495 Marie Montbazon, French actress and singer, 1880 (lithograph); (add.info.: Marie Montbazon as Bettina in La Mascotte, a comic opera by Chivot and Audran)

Mlle. Julia Bennati as Batilde in Les Noces d'Olivette, 1879 (lithograph)
5893493 Mlle. Julia Bennati as Batilde in Les Noces d'Olivette, 1879 (lithograph); (add.info.: Soprano singer Mlle. Julia Bennati as Batilde in Les Noces d'Olivette)

English baritone Francois Lays (1758-1831) as Le Bailli in the comic opera Le Rossignol by Charles-Guillaume Etienne
FLO4562831 English baritone Francois Lays (1758-1831) as Le Bailli in the comic opera Le Rossignol by Charles-Guillaume Etienne and Louis-Sebastien Lebrun at the Opera, Paris, 1816

English singer Jean-Baptiste Chollet in the comic opera Cagliostro by Adolphe Adame, Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges
FLO4632598 English singer Jean-Baptiste Chollet in the comic opera Cagliostro by Adolphe Adame, Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges, Eugene Scribe, Theatre Royal de l'Opera Comique, 1844

English opera tenor Jean-Blaise Martin 1768-1837 as Senechal in the comic opera Jean de Paris by Francois-Adrien
FLO4562900 English opera tenor Jean-Blaise Martin 1768-1837 as Senechal in the comic opera Jean de Paris by Francois-Adrien Boieldieu at the Opera Comique, Paris

English tenor singer Gustave-Hippolyte Roger as d'Entragues in the comic opera Les Mousquetaires de la Reine by
FLO4631585 English tenor singer Gustave-Hippolyte Roger as d'Entragues in the comic opera Les Mousquetaires de la Reine by Fromental Halevy, Theatre Royal de l'Opera Comique, 1846

Tenor singer Gustave-Hippolyte Roger in the comic opera Gibby la Cornemuse by Clapisson
FLO4632174 Tenor singer Gustave-Hippolyte Roger in the comic opera Gibby la Cornemuse by Clapisson, Theatre de l'Opera Comique, 1846

French soprano singer Madame Celeste Darcier as Miss Semiane in the comic opera Les Mousquetaires de la Reine by
FLO4631654 French soprano singer Madame Celeste Darcier as Miss Semiane in the comic opera Les Mousquetaires de la Reine by Fromental Halevy, Theatre Royal de l'Opera Comique, 1846

English opera singers Ponchard and Madame Antoinette-Eugenie Rigaud in the comic opera La Neige by Eugene Scribe
FLO4562927 English opera singers Ponchard and Madame Antoinette-Eugenie Rigaud in the comic opera La Neige by Eugene Scribe and Daniel Auber at the Feydeau room, Opera Comique, 1823

English tenor opera singer Jean Elleviou (1769-1842) as Pierrot in the comic opera Le Tableau parlant by Andre Gretry
FLO4562723 English tenor opera singer Jean Elleviou (1769-1842) as Pierrot in the comic opera Le Tableau parlant by Andre Gretry at the Theatre Feydeau

A musketeer trumpeter in the comic opera Les Musketeaires de la Reine by Fromental Halevy
FLO4631670 A musketeer trumpeter in the comic opera Les Musketeaires de la Reine by Fromental Halevy, Theatre Royal de l'Opera Comique, 1846

Mikado, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

H.M.S. Pinafore, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S. Pinafore, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Pirates of Penzance, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Pirates of Penzance, [193-]. Federal Theatre for New York City - The Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company - in - Pirates of Penzance'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

The Pirates of Penzance, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Pirates of Penzance, [193-]. Federal Theatre for New York City - Presents - The Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Co. in - The Pirates of Penzance'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Mikado, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, [193-]. Federal Theatre for New York City Presents - The Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Co. in - "Mikado"'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Mikado, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, [193-]. Federal Theatre for New York City Presents - The Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in a 6 Day Festival Under the Big Tent...Mikado - [HMS] Pinafore & Trial by Jury - Pirates of

The Chocolate Soldier, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Chocolate Soldier, [193-]. Emery Auditorium - Federal Theatre W.P.A. - Parkway at Walnut...The Chocolate Soldier - Oscar Strauss Comic Opera'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

The Pirates of Penzance, San Diego, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Pirates of Penzance, San Diego, [193-]. Savoy Theatre - "The Pirates of Penzance" - Sponsored by San Diego Symphony Ass'n'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

The Mikado Swing, San Diego, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Mikado Swing, San Diego, [193-]. Premiere Showing'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935

Robin Hood, Cincinnati, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Robin Hood, Cincinnati, 1937. A Comic Opera by Reginald de Koven...Emery [Theatre]'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Mikado, Chicago, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, Chicago, 1938. Great Northern Theatre...Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan - Modern Version'. Poster for a musical theatre adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera, The Mikado

Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Mikado, Chicago, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, Chicago, [193-]. Gala New Year's Eve Performance...Swingcopated Version of "Mikado" with a Chorus of 100 Voices - Acclaimed by Thousands - Great Northern Theatre'

Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Amateur Dramatics at the Opera Comique- Scene from Joan the comic opera played for the benefit of Creator: Unknown
Amateur Dramatics at the Opera Comique- Scene from Joan the comic opera played for the benefit of The Mothers East End Home, 1890. From "The Graphic

Swing Mikado, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Swing Mikado, [193-]. Federal Theatre Treasure Island - A Cast of 100 - "Swing Mikado" - Sensational Success - Hot from New York...The Big Hit of the Golden Gate International

Scene from the Opera of "Le Val d'Andorre", at the St. James's Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene from the Opera of "Le Val d'Andorre", at the St. James's Theatre, [London], 1850. An opera, in three acts: Halevy's music is delicious

Jenny Lind in The Regiment's Daughter, (c1850s). Creator: Unknown
Jenny Lind in The Regiment's Daughter, (c1850s)

Poster for opera La vie parisienne by Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880), 1866 (engraving)
1822362 Poster for opera La vie parisienne by Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880), 1866 (engraving) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); Private Collection; Photo © CCI

Mrs Gertrude Mahon in the character of Fanny in Niccolo Piccinis comic opera The Accomplished Maid
6337755 Mrs Gertrude Mahon in the character of Fanny in Niccolo Piccinis comic opera The Accomplished Maid by Thornthwaite, J

Miss Harpur in the character of Patty in the comic opera Maid of the Mill by Isaac Bickerstaff
6337753 Miss Harpur in the character of Patty in the comic opera Maid of the Mill by Isaac Bickerstaff by Thornthwaite, J

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Comic opera has been a beloved form of entertainment for centuries, captivating audiences with its delightful blend of music and humor. From the early days of William Paulet Carey's "The Duenna & Little Isaac" in 1784 to Jacques Offenbach's enchanting "La vie parisienne" in 1866, this genre has never failed to bring joy to spectators. One cannot discuss comic opera without mentioning the talented performers who brought these productions to life. Mrs Gertrude Mahon effortlessly portrayed Fanny in Niccolo Piccinis' charming "The Accomplished Maid, " while Miss Harpur stole hearts as Patty in Isaac Bickerstaff's endearing "Maid of the Mill. " Their performances were nothing short of magical, leaving audiences spellbound. The Opera-Comique de Paris served as a hub for comic opera enthusiasts, providing them with unforgettable experiences that would be etched into their memories forever. The venue became synonymous with laughter and merriment, attracting both local residents and visitors from afar. Gilbert and Sullivan also made significant contributions to the world of comic opera. Their new production, "Patience, " showcased their unparalleled talent at the Opera Comique. Audiences eagerly awaited each performance, eager to witness their unique blend of wit and melody unfold on stage. Not only did professional actors grace these stages; amateur theatricals also found a home at the Opera Comique. For instance, during a benefit performance for Mothers East End Home, an enthusiastic cast presented scenes from "Joan, " bringing smiles to all those present. Sir Arthur Sullivan emerged as one of England's most celebrated composers within this genre. His compositions breathed life into countless productions such as "The Lucky Star" at Savoy Theatre and M Planquette's new creation titled "Captain Therese" at Prince of Wales Theatre. These works left an indelible mark on both performers and audience members alike.