The English musical and musical revue had a different genesis than in America, often being of a more
satirical nature or in contrast being outrageously romantic and sentimental. These enormously popular
musical entertainments formed a large portion of the Simmons output for many decades. Those researching
the work of Gilbert and Sullivan will find the collection includes designs for some of the first
productions of these operettas so beloved by English audiences.
His Majesty's Theatre, 1916
Apollo Theatre, 1910
Savoy Theatre, 1889
Drury Lane, 1925
Princes Theatre, 1920
Chu Chin Chow
His Majesty's Theatre, 1916
Costumes designed by Percy Anderson
The Follies: Pélissier's Potted Pageant
Apollo Theatre, 1910
Costumes designed by Sers
The Gondoliers; or, The King of Barataria
Savoy Theatre, 1889
Costumes designed by Percy Anderson
The Pirates of Penzance; or, The Slave of Duty
Savoy Theatre, 1908
Rose Marie
Drury Lane, 1925
Costumes designed by Attilio Comelli
Trial by Jury
Princes Theatre, 1920
Costumes designed by Percy Anderson
