Publisher's Synopsis
Naughty Marietta is a comic opera written by Rida Johnson Young and first published in 1910. The story follows Marietta, a young French princess who is forced to flee to New Orleans to escape an arranged marriage. There, she meets and falls in love with a dashing American captain named Richard Warrington. However, their love is complicated by the fact that Marietta is being pursued by her betrothed and Richard is engaged to another woman. Filled with catchy tunes, witty dialogue, and plenty of comedic moments, Naughty Marietta has become a beloved classic of the musical theater genre. The book features the complete libretto of the opera, as well as original illustrations and photographs from its various productions over the years. It is a must-read for fans of musical theater and anyone who enjoys a good romantic comedy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
