George Dance

Lyricist

1857 – 1932

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Who was George Dance?

George Dance was an English lyricist and librettist in the 1890s and an important theatrical manager at the beginning of the 20th century.

Dance wrote several hit musicals, including The Gay Parisienne and A Chinese Honeymoon, one of the most successful musicals in history until the 1940s. In the early years of the 20th century, he became one of the most successful theatrical managers in the United Kingdom, managing many productions both on the West End and on tour.

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Born
Oct 14, 1857
Nottingham
Nationality
  • England
Died
Oct 22, 1932
London

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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