Faust up to Date

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"Faust Up to Date" is a comic operetta with music by Meyer Lutz and lyrics by Adrian Ross and Percy Greenbank. It premiered in London in 1888 and was a popular success, running for over 200 performances.

The operetta is a humorous take on the classic story of Faust, a scholar who makes a deal with the devil. In "Faust Up to Date," Faust is a modern man who makes a deal with the devil to win the love of a woman named Marguerite. The devil, named Mephistopheles, takes Faust on a series of adventures to help him win Marguerite's heart.

The music of "Faust Up to Date" is lively and tuneful, with catchy melodies and humorous lyrics. The show features a large ensemble cast, with plenty of opportunities for dancing and singing. The operetta is known for its humorous and satirical take on the Faust story, and for its light and entertaining tone.

While "Faust Up to Date" may not be as well-known today as some other musicals, it was a popular success in its time and helped to establish the comic operetta as a popular form of entertainment in the late 19th century.