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The Beggar's Opera 1728

Opened: January 29, 1728

The Beggar's Opera - 1728 Regional (UK) History , Info & More

At its London premiere in 1728, John Gay's rollicking Beggar's Opera caused a sensation. Lampooning the politics and public morality of the day, it became an instant hit.


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Sydney Theatre Co Presents The Threepenny Opera September 1-24
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2011


Sydney Theatre Company and Asteron present the Malthouse Melbourne and Victorian Opera production of Bertolt Brecht & Kurt Weill's The Threepenny Opera

Sydney Theatre Co Presents The Threepenny Opera September 1-24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 27, 2011


Sydney Theatre Company and Asteron present the Malthouse Melbourne and Victorian Opera production of Bertolt Brecht & Kurt Weill's The Threepenny Opera

Ana Gasteyer Joins Threepenny Opera Alongside Dale, Cumming, Falco and McKay
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2005


The New York Times reports that Ana Gasteyer has joined the cast of Roundabout's 'Threepenny Opera' for which previews will beging on March 24th.

Jim Dale to Return to Broadway in Spring '06 Threepenny Opera
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2005


The New York Times reports that Dale will return to Broadway after an absence of nine years to star as Mr. Peachum in the Roundabout production.

The Beggar's Opera History

Other Productions of The Beggar's Opera

1728   Regional (UK) Original London Production
Regional (UK)
1750   Broadway New York Revival
Broadway
1854   Broadway New York Revival
Broadway
1855   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1859   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1920   West End London Revival
West End
1920   Broadway
Broadway
1928   Broadway Unknown
Broadway
1964   Off-Off-Broadway Equity Library Theatre Revival
Off-Off-Broadway
1968   West End London Revival
West End
1973   Broadway Unknown
Broadway
1992   London Fringe Royal Shakespeare Company Revival
London Fringe

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