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The Monks of Malabar
''The Monks of Malabar'' is a "comic opera" or operetta in 3 acts composed by Ludwig Englander with lyrics by J. Cheever Goodwin and book by Francis Wilson (uncredited) and Goodwin. It opened at the Knickerbocker Theatre on 13 September 1900 and closed on 20 October after 39 performances.〔Although IBDB.com says it opened on 14 September, the New York Times and an original program indicate the date of the first performance was Thursday, 13 September.〕 For its Broadway production, the scenery was designed by Henry E. Hoyt, costumes were designed by Dazian (costumes worn by Miss Lessing furnished by B. Altman and Company), shoes furnished by Cammeyer. The music director and conductor was Emerico Morealle.
== Background ==
By the early 1890s, Francis Wilson had already developed a reputation as being an expert comedian. However in the years prior to 1900, Wilson had experienced a few unsuccessful shows. He appeared in a burlesque of Cyrano De Bergerac in September 1899 in which he played the title character. It was not well received and closed in less than a month.
Already in 1897, he completed an early version of a story he called ''Bouloo Boulboom'' in which he would play the title character in broad comic style to show off his comic talents.〔"Music and Opera", Clipping File, Billy Rose Theatre Division.〕 The completed first draft of the manuscript is dated November 23, 1897. The following year he lent it to J. Cheever Goodwin, who made alterations and wrote lyrics.〔Wilson's original handwritten script (with date of completion and date mailed to Goodwin) is in Box 8, Francis Wilson Papers, Billy Rose Theatre Division, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.〕 Rather than repeat the failure of his previous plays such as the burlesque on ''Cyrano'', Wilson set his story in an exotic location, providing many opportunities for broad characterizations and attractive settings.〔"Francis Wilson in a New Opera," unidentified newspaper, Clipping Files, Billy Rose Theatre Division, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. The manuscript vocal score also carries this title.〕 By the time of the first performance, the title was changed to the more recognizable ''Monks of Malabar''. Credits for the play always listed J. Cheever Goodwin as the author; there was no mention of Wilson's authorship with the exception of his ad libbing from the stage.
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