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Iolanthe Revival

Iolanthe - 1952 Broadway History , Info & More

Mark Hellinger Theatre
237 West 51st St. New York, NY

Strephon, an Arcadian shepherd, wants to marry Phyllis, a ward of the Court of Chancery. Phyllis does not know that Strephon is half fairy - down to the waist. When Phyllis sees Strephon kissing an apparently young woman, she assumes the worst. But her "rival" turns out to be none other than Strephon's own mother, Iolanthe, a fairy - fairies never grow old. But Phyllis' guardian, the Lord Chancellor of England, and half the peers in the House of Lords are sighing after her. Soon the peers and the fairies are virtually at war, and long friendships are nearly torn asunder.


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Tickets Now On Sale For Gilbert & Sullivan Society Of Houston’s THE GONDOLIERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026


The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston will present The Gondoliers at the Cullen Theater in Wortham Theater Center, marking the company's 75th season with the same opera that launched its very first production in 1952. Tickets on sale now.

Did You Know These Broadway Revivals Started As Flops?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jan 11, 2026


It wasn’t until later on in theatre history that revivals began including shows that weren’t initially well received or financially successful in their initial engagements. As musical theatre continued to evolve, and more shows entered the canon, a consensus began to grow about shows being worthy of additional exploration even if they hadn’t been hits the first time around. What about musicals that had been ahead of their time, musicals that had fallen prey to circumstances, early works by writers who became successful later on, and of course, shows that found an audience after closing via their cast recordings?

Gilbert & Sullivan Society Houston Brings THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE to River Oaks Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2025


The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston will present the 1983 movie musical, “The Pirates of Penzance” at the historic River Oaks Theatre, with $5 of every ticket sold benefiting the Society.

Lamplighters Presents Re-Imagined IOLANTHE
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2022


Lamplighters opens its 70th Anniversary Season with their first post-pandemic complete production, including chorus, leads and orchestra, in IOLANTHE, or, The Peer and the Peri.

North Coast Rep to Revive American Classic OF MICE AND MEN
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2017


For its second play of Season 36, North Coast Rep is reviving John Steinbeck's classic drama novella-turned play, OF MICE AND MEN.

North Coast Rep to Revive American Classic OF MICE AND MEN
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2017


For its second play of Season 36, North Coast Rep is reviving John Steinbeck's classic drama novella-turned play, OF MICE AND MEN.

North Coast Rep to Revive American Classic OF MICE AND MEN
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2017


For its second play of Season 36, North Coast Rep is reviving John Steinbeck's classic drama novella-turned play, OF MICE AND MEN.

Blue Hill Troupe to Stage Gilbert & Sullivan's IOLANTHE, 4/8-16
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 28, 2016


The Blue Hill Troupe, the only musical theater group in New York City to donate its net proceeds to charity, performs Gilbert & Sullivan's "Iolanthe," April 8 - April 16, at El Teatro of El Museo del Barrio (1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street). All proceeds from the Blue Hill Troupe's production will benefit the Children's Cancer & Blood Foundation.

Blue Hill Troupe Stages A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, Now thru 11/21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2015


The Blue Hill Troupe, the only musical theater group in New York City to donate its net proceeds to charity, opens its 92nd season with A Little Night Music, tonight, November 13-21, 2015 at The Theatre at St. Jean's (184 E. 76 Street). All proceeds from the Blue Hill Troupe's 2015-2016 season, which includes Gilbert & Sullivan's Iolanthe in April 2016, will benefit the Children's Cancer & Blood Foundation.

Blue Hill Troupe to Stage A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, 11/13-21
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 22, 2015


The Blue Hill Troupe, the only musical theater group in New York City to donate its net proceeds to charity, opens its 92nd season with A Little Night Music, November 13-21, 2015 at The Theatre at St. Jean's (184 E. 76 Street). All proceeds from the Blue Hill Troupe's 2015-2016 season, which includes Gilbert & Sullivan's Iolanthe in April 2016, will benefit the Children's Cancer & Blood Foundation.

Iolanthe History

Other Productions of Iolanthe

1882   West End Original London Production
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1882   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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1898   Broadway Unknown
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1900   Broadway Unknown
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1913   Broadway Unknown
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1915   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1918   Broadway
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1926   Broadway Unknown
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1927   Broadway Unknown
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1931   Broadway Unknown
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1934   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1934   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1936   Broadway Unknown
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1936   Broadway Unknown
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1939   Broadway Unknown
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1944   Broadway Unknown
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1948   Broadway Unknown
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1951   Broadway Unknown
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1952   Broadway Unknown
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1955   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1965   Off-Broadway American Savoyard Revival
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1979   Off-Broadway LOOM Revival
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1979   Off-Broadway LOOM Revival [Return Engagement]
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1985   Off-Off-Broadway Off-Off-Broadway Revival
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