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Regie derelicte

Well, Sanford definitely wins the prize for the best mot of the week (in addition to his uncontested status as biggest ‘mo of the year) for his comment about last week’s Regie quiz. The opera pictured above is apparently taking place in a rehearsal hall, so he guessed it must be called Zar und Mary Zimmerman. And so, in La Cieca’s heart of hearts, so this opera shall always be known, even though, in point of prosaic fact, it was really Louise

Fans of the prosaic (and you know who you are) are warned that this week’s puzzler is, well, puzzling. (And do let’s keep it that way, those of you who recognize these photos: hold your tongues, and allow the guessers to guess.)

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30 comments

  • 21
    arepo says:

    Isn’t that a “Ring” in her hand in the last pic, with German writing on her gown?

    • 21.1
      ogiovetti says:

      Though the black caps and costumes of those carrying #3 off scream Butterfly puppeteers.

      Per Noel and Ruxton, since the balloon animals and Merry Widow-esque dress in #2 scream Turandot or Rigoletto, I’ll have to say it’s Gotterdamerung.

  • 22
    kadence says:

    I say Cenerentola. 1. Magnifico protests Angelina’s request to go to the ball while the prince and Alidoro have a glass of wine; 2. Alidoro sings “La’ dell ciel” while the heavenly beings are suspended upside down; and 3. “Non piu’ mesta” as the now rich and fashionable Cinderella “dies” to her former humble self.

    Or Rusalka with a shiny-headed water goblin.