King of Cadonia

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"King of Cadonia" is a little-known musical comedy that premiered in London's West End in 1953. The show is set in the small European kingdom of Cadonia, where the current king is about to abdicate in favor of his nephew, Prince Danilo. However, Danilo is in love with a commoner named Sylvia, and he fears that his uncle will disapprove of their relationship and prevent him from taking the throne. In a bid to win over his uncle's support, Danilo sets out to find a princess to marry.

Danilo's search leads him to a Parisian nightclub, where he meets a troupe of showgirls who are on the verge of being deported. In a fit of inspiration, he decides to bring them to Cadonia and pass them off as royalty in a bid to impress his uncle. However, things quickly spiral out of control as the fake princesses fall for the real Cadonian nobles, and Danilo's plan is exposed. In the end, true love triumphs, and Danilo is able to marry Sylvia and ascend to the throne with his uncle's blessing.

"King of Cadonia" is a lighthearted romp with catchy tunes and plenty of laughs. While the show was not a commercial success, it remains a charming relic of the golden age of musical theater.