Martyn Green prompt books for The mikado
Overview
Prompt books with annotations by English actor and comedian Martyn Green for The mikado by English playwright W.S. (William Scwenck) Gilbert.
Dates
- Creation: 1954-1960
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
Extent
.16 linear feet (1 volume)Includes a prompt book printed score of The mikado with autograph manuscript annotations by Green, a typescript prompt book of musical numbers for Act I of The mikado with autograph manuscript annotations by Green, and a script of The mikado arranged and cut for television by Green.
Biographical / Historical
Green was an English actor and comedian. Gilbert was an English playwright and humorist best known for his collaboration with Sir Arthur Sullivan in comic operas.
Physical Location
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
64M-179. Gift of Mr. Martyn Green, 1161 York Avenue, New York, New York 10021; received: 1965 January.
- Title
- Green, Martyn,1899-1975. Martyn Green prompt books for The mikado, 1954-1960: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou00862
Repository Details
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