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John Gay
Librettist
Biography
John Gay (30 June 1685 – 4 December 1732) was an English poet and dramatist and member of the Scriblerus Club. He is best remembered for The Beggar's Opera (1728), a ballad opera. The characters, including Captain Macheath and Polly Peachum, became household names.

Productions
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Opera IdahoAcis and Galatea11/8/2019 - 11/10/2019
Central City OperaAcis and Galatea7/25/2018 - 8/1/2018
National SawdustAcis and Galatea7/12/2017 - 7/12/2017
Alamo City OperaAcis and Galatea5/21/2016 - 5/22/2016
Madison OperaAcis and Galatea1/1/2013 - 1/13/2013
Opera LafayetteAcis and Galatea4/5/2011 - 4/5/2011
Opera AtelierAcis and Galatea10/10/2010 - 11/11/2010
Opera AustraliaAcis and Galatea6/6/2009 - 7/18/2009
New York City OperaAcis and Galatea4/1/2006 - 4/22/2006
Opera RoanokeAcis and Galatea4/1/2005 - 4/19/2005
Chicago Opera TheaterAcis and Galatea6/6/2001 - 6/16/2001
New York City OperaAcis and Galatea3/3/2001 - 3/27/2001
Glimmerglass FestivalAcis and Galatea7/7/2000 - 8/29/2000
Colorado Opera FestivalAcis and Galatea6/6/1999 - 6/20/1999
Opera BostonThe Beggar's Opera9/9/1998 - 9/19/1998
Fargo-Moorhead OperaThe Beggar's Opera10/1/1993 - 10/22/1993
Opera AtelierAcis and Galatea10/1/1992 - 10/16/1992
Santa Fe OperaThe Beggar's Opera7/1/1992 - 8/1/1992
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