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Initial Run
- When
- 25 May 1878 – 20 February 1880
- Where
- Opera Comique
- Part of
- Debut of H.M.S. Pinafore
The opera completed its initial run of 571 performances on 20 February 1880, marking the second-longest run in musical theatre history at that time.
The production ran for 571 performances, a significant achievement for the era. This run length was the second-longest for any musical theatre piece up to that time, demonstrating the work's enduring popularity.
Sources
- H.M.S. Pinafore Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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