The Merry Monarch (musical)
| The Merry Monarch | |
|---|---|
Marie Jansen in The Merry Monarch | |
| Written by | Adaptation of L'étoile by J. Cheever Goodwin, new music by Woolson Morse |
| Date premiered | 18 August 1890 |
| Place premiered | Broadway Theatre (41st Street) |
| Original language | English |
The Merry Monarch is an 1890 comic opera that debuted at the Broadway Theatre in New York City. It is an English adaptation of the L'étoile with a book by J. Cheever Goodwin and new music by Woolson Morse. The work in set in India, with the second act taking place in the interior of the palace of King Anso IV.