09/13/2011

A Chinese Honeymoon

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A musical play in 2 acts by George Dance                          
Music by Howard Talbot
Royal Strand Theatre, London October 5, 1901
Casino Theatre, Broadway - June 2, 1902 (376 perfs)

 EMPEROR: What is the law on the subject of Admirals disappointing their Emperors?
CHIPPEE CHOP : There isn't one.
EMPEROR: Then go in the corner and think one out. 

Chinesehoney_whistle

"I Want to be a Lidy"

I want to have an evening dress that opens down to there,
And wear a great big diamond ta-ra-ra in my hair;
And when I to the playhouse go, I want to do the grand
With a wreath of flowers on my breast, and a bucket in my hand.

I want to be a lidy, and have a private box,
I want to wag a great big fan, and shake my golden locks,
I want to hiss the villain, and cheer the maid forlorn,
So that folks will know, when I say "Bravo!"
I'm a lidy bred and born

I want to learn to patter French, just like a parlez-vous,
And call my servants "garçons" and my letters "billy-doos,"
And when I go a-visiting, and on my friends I drop,
I want to say "Pardon, Mamselle, I hope I'm not de trop."

 

  • EMPEROR: Let us rather talk about our wedding.
  • FI FI: Our wedding! Well, I must say, your highness, you didn't waste much time over pre-limin-aries.
    • The Emperor does not find his bride as bashful as he had expected.                        
    Sep 13, 2011 5:18:49 PM | Art, Culture

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