Statements (287)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:opera |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:Film_adaptations
gptkb:The_Threepenny_Opera gptkb:film Stage adaptations Television adaptations musical adaptations Numerous adaptations in various media Numerous adaptations and revivals |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:television_series gptkb:Kurt_Weill gptkb:Bertolt_Brecht gptkb:The_Beggar's_Opera_(film) gptkb:film stage productions television adaptations musical adaptations stage adaptations television adaptation in 1981 film adaptation in 1953 musical adaptation in 2006 radio adaptation in 1948 |
| gptkbp:associated_act |
gptkb:3
gptkb:Three three |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
18th century England
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| gptkbp:awards |
various theatre awards
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| gptkbp:based_on |
The Beggar's Opera (1728)
The Beggar's Opera by John Gay The Beggar's Opera (1728) by John Gay John Gay's earlier works John Gay's The Beggar's Opera (1728) |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Polly_Peachum
gptkb:Lucy_Lockit gptkb:Mr._Lockit gptkb:Mr._Smith gptkb:Mrs._Peachum gptkb:Peachum Lockit |
| gptkbp:character_development |
complex characters
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| gptkbp:composed_of |
gptkb:John_Gay
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| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:John_Gay
Various (arranged by John Gay) |
| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:John_Gay
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
controversial
widely acclaimed initially controversial later celebrated Mixed reviews upon initial release Regarded as a significant work in opera history |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
social commentary
inspired various adaptations influenced musical theatre influenced later musicals Considered a classic of English literature influenced modern musicals influenced modern musical theatre inspired political commentary satire of politics satire of politics and society Considered a precursor to modern musical theatre |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
referenced in literature
referenced in music referenced in film Referenced in literature and film referenced in television |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
satire of politics
depiction of criminal underworld satire of politics and society satire of the upper class first ballad opera pioneering work in musical theatre early example of musical theatre |
| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:20th_century
21st century |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
' I am a common beggar'.
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| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:Borough
gptkb:Lincoln's_Inn_Fields_Theatre Lincoln's Inn Fields |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:Lincoln's_Inn_Fields_Theatre
gptkb:The_Lincoln's_Inn_Fields_Theatre 1728 January 29, 1728 |
| gptkbp:genre |
Ballad opera
ballad opera |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:The_War_of_the_Spanish_Succession
gptkb:The_South_Sea_Bubble Rise of the middle class addresses issues of poverty Early 18th century England early 18th century England addresses issues of corruption Reflects the socio-political climate of the time addresses issues of crime reflects early 18th-century London Political corruption in Britain Written during the early 18th century |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Beggar's Opera
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Brecht's_Threepenny_Opera
gptkb:theatre Influenced the development of musical theatre Influenced later musical theatre later musical theatre |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Gilbert_and_Sullivan
gptkb:Charles_Dickens gptkb:Kurt_Weill gptkb:Bertolt_Brecht gptkb:Stephen_Sondheim gptkb:Lloyd_Webber modern musical theatre modern musicals British musical theatre satirical works political theatre Brecht and Weill's Threepenny Opera |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
gptkb:Brecht's_Threepenny_Opera
Various modern musicals |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:painting
English folk music satirical literature English ballads English ballad tradition |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:literary_work
artistic movements |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:Commedia_dell'arte
gptkb:event gptkb:The_Newgate_Calendar The Beggar's Opera by John Gay The Beggar's Opera (1728) by John Gay Ballad tradition English folk songs |
| gptkbp:is_available_in |
gptkb:studio
sheet music digital formats |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:legacy |
enduring popularity
considered a precursor to modern musical theatre influenced composers like Brecht and Weill remains popular in contemporary theatre inspiration for future operas influence on future operas |
| gptkbp:librettist |
gptkb:John_Gay
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Macheath
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| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:John_Gay
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| gptkbp:music_style |
gptkb:choir
Ballad satirical |
| gptkbp:notable_appearance |
finale
wedding scene Macheath's escape Macheath's trial Peachum's lament Polly's song |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Polly_Peachum
gptkb:Lucy_Lockit gptkb:Macheath gptkb:Peachum Mattheus |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
use of popular tunes
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| gptkbp:notable_performance |
69
revivals Often performed in adaptations |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:The_Old_Vic gptkb:Birmingham_Rep gptkb:The_2000_production_by_the_New_York_Theatre_Workshop gptkb:Royal_Opera_House gptkb:The_Globe_Theatre gptkb:The_Royal_Opera_House gptkb:The_New_York_City_Opera_production 2015 revival 2000 revival 2010 revival 1990 revival Royal Opera House production 1950 revival 1980 revival 2006 revival The 1980 revival The 2000 revival 2018 revival 1970 revival National Theatre production 1980 production at the Royal Shakespeare Company 2006 revival at the National Theatre 2018 production at the Lyric Hammersmith 2019 production at the Barbican Brecht's adaptation 1960 revival The Royal Opera House production The 1920 revival The 1920 revival at the Lyric Theatre The 1980 production at the National Theatre The 2000 production at the Royal Opera House The 2018 production at the Barbican Centre 1920 revival The 2010 revival The 2018 revival The 1920 revival by the Royal Opera House The 1980 production by the National Theatre The 2018 production by the Royal Academy of Music The Chicago Lyric Opera production The Glyndebourne production The National Theatre production |
| gptkbp:notable_products |
spoken dialogue
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
' All the world's a stage'
' I am a thief and a rogue' ' Love is a fickle thing' ' Money makes the world go round' ' The law is an ass' |
| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
Numerous recordings available
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| gptkbp:notable_song |
gptkb:The_Marriage_of_Figaro
gptkb:choir gptkb:'_Over_the_Rainbow' gptkb:The_Soldier's_Song gptkb:The_Beggar's_Song gptkb:The_Song_of_the_Highwayman gptkb:The_Ballad_of_Macheath The Devil's Song My Heart Was So Free The Pretty Fair Maid The Marriage Song The Pretty Little Sweetheart ' My Heart is Full of Love' ' The Ballad of Macheath' ' My Heart is Full of Woe' |
| gptkbp:official_language |
English
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| gptkbp:orchestration |
String instruments and woodwinds
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| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:Lincoln's_Inn_Fields_Theatre
gptkb:theatre gptkb:The_Old_Vic gptkb:The_National_Theatre gptkb:Royal_Opera_House gptkb:The_Theatre_Royal,_Lincoln's_Inn_Fields gptkb:Theatre_Royal,_Lincoln's_Inn_Fields various artists various theatre companies theatres worldwide |
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
1928
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| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:Lincoln's_Inn_Fields_Theatre
1728 |
| gptkbp:published_by |
1728
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| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:comic_book
social commentary theatrical innovation |
| gptkbp:release_year |
1728
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| gptkbp:scholarly_analysis |
Subject of extensive academic study
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| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Borough
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Borough
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| gptkbp:significance |
satire of politics and society
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| gptkbp:social_media |
class struggle
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| gptkbp:style |
satirical
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| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:class
gptkb:historical_event gptkb:Love gptkb:betrayal love class struggle social criticism love and betrayal Class struggle Love and betrayal Critique of society crime and punishment Critique of social class |
| gptkbp:theme |
social criticism
crime and morality |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:historical_event gptkb:Order gptkb:military_operation love class struggle social criticism redemption hypocrisy love and betrayal social injustice crime and punishment |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:John_Gay
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Drury_Lane_Theatre
gptkb:Laurence_Olivier gptkb:Piano_Sonata gptkb:mythological_figure |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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