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Cartoon, Monsieur Jacobi and Alexander Henderson
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Cartoon, Monsieur Jacobi and Alexander Henderson
Cartoon, Monsieur Jacobi, theatre director (in the background) -- I had engaged to give those people a taste of The Beggar Student, and now there is Alexander Henderson on the same job! A comment on a production of Der Bettelstudent, a three-act German operetta which premiered in Vienna in 1882. The production at the Alhambra Theatre, London, in 1884, included a grand military ballet by Jacobi. Henderson, theatre owner and director, stands in costume in the foreground, playing a mandolin.
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A Delightful Duel of Musical Wit: Monsieur Jacobi and Alexander Henderson, Two Maestros of Musical Comedy This photograph captures a delightful moment from the 1884 production of Der Bettelstudent, a three-act German operetta that premiered in Vienna in 1882, at London's esteemed Alhambra Theatre. In the background, we find the renowned theatre director, Monsieur Jacobi, overseeing the grand military ballet that was a highlight of the production. But the spotlight shifts to the foreground, where we find Alexander Henderson, the theatre owner and director, in full costume and in the midst of a playful moment. Henderson, known for his impeccable sense of humor, is seen winking while strumming a mandolin, as if to say, "I, too, can entertain the audience with my musical prowess!" The Beggar Student, a production that brought together the best of German operetta and British humor, was a grand success, with both Jacobi and Henderson leaving their indelible mark on the show. The 1880s were a time of innovation and creativity in the world of theatre, and this photograph serves as a testament to the camaraderie and collaboration that often defined the era. As we look at this image, we can almost hear the lilting strains of the mandolin and the roaring applause of the audience, a reminder of the power of music and the magic of live performance.
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