The Beggar's Opera

Original London Production (1728)

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Production Info

  • Previews
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  • Opening
    September 29, 1728
  • Closing
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  • Length of Run
    62 perf.
  • Run Type
    Open-ended
  • Location
    London, England

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Cast

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Polly Peachum

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Trivia & History

Many sources claim 63 performances, but 62 performances is correct.

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Production Info

  • Previews
    no date entered yet (preview count not listed yet)
  • Opening
    September 29, 1728
  • Closing
    no date entered yet
  • Length of Run
    62 perf.
  • Run Type
    Open-ended
  • Location
    London, England

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