Muny Archive

Yeoman of the Guard, The

Music: Sir Arthur Sullivan
Lyrics: W. S. Gilbert
Book: W. S. Gilbert
Notes:
Production Year: 1922
Synopsis:
Colonel Fairfax, a gentleman, is sentenced to death on a false charge of sorcery. To avoid leaving his estate to his accuser, Fairfax secretly marries Elsie, a strolling singer. The bride expects to be a well-paid widow within the hour. Fairfax, however, escapes, throwing the Tower into confusion and Elsie into despair.

Cast Member

Role

Elsie Maynard
Sergeant Meryll
Phoebe Meryll
Colonel Fairfax
Sir Richard Choldmondeley
Headsman
Dame Carruthers
Leonard Meryll
Jack Point
Wilfred Shadbolt