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Sinbad (1891 musical)

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Sinbad, or The Maid of Balsora was a musical which opened on June 11, 1891 in Chicago and starred Eddie Foy. Music by was composed by W.H. Batchelor and the book and lyrics were written by Harry B. Smith. It was produced by David Henderson, whose company was then known as the American Extravaganza Company.[1]

Songs

  • That's What The Wild Waves Are Saying
  • Money
  • Lullaby of the Waves
  • The Bogie Man
  • Wedding Bells
  • Oh! What a Diff'rence in the Morning (interpolated by Frank Norman)[2]

References

  1. ^ John Franceschina, Harry B. Smith: dean of American librettists (New York: Routledge, 2003), 59.
  2. ^ as indicated on the published sheet music: San Francisco: Sherman, Clay & Co., 1891).