The Doctor of Alcantara: Comic Opera, in Two Acts (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Julius Eichberg

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267302320 ISBN 13: 9780267302321

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Laugh-out-loud chaos in a Spanish serenade farce

A dazzling vintage operetta full of mistaken identities, playful plotting, and quick-witted mischief. When a ruse to protect a secret spirals into a comic tangle, the Doctor of Alcantara becomes a night of chaos, disguises, and surprising family ties that light up the stage.

This edition brings a lively public favorite to life, weaving sparkling ensembles with vivid, theatrical humor. Expect melodious numbers, spirited patter, and a string of near-mumbles that keep the audience guessing and laughing.

• Meet a witty doctor, a love-struck trio, and a basket-full of mistaken arrivals
• Enjoy playful serenades, verbal sparks, and comic timing that drives the plot
• Experience a classic 19th-century operetta style with lively ensemble pieces
• Watch secrets unfold and a cheerful, heartwarming resolution emerge

Ideal for readers who enjoy lighthearted, curtain-raiser style theater and stories where love, luck, and misrule collide in bright, musical fashion.
May this timeless comic opera find a place in your collection for evenings of spirited entertainment that don’t take themselves too seriously.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267302320
• ISBN 13: 9780267302321
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 41