Ruy Blas and the Blasé Roué

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"Ruy Blas and the Blasé Roué" is a musical comedy with a book and lyrics by Percy Greenbank and music by Andre Messager. The story is based on the play "Ruy Blas" by Victor Hugo and follows the romantic misadventures of a poet named Ruy Blas and his employer, the wealthy and jaded Don César de Bazan.

Don César is tired of his decadent life and seeks adventure, leading him to hire Ruy Blas, a young man who he believes to be a fellow aristocrat, as his secretary. However, Ruy Blas is actually a commoner disguised as a nobleman. When Ruy Blas falls in love with Don César's mistress, the beautiful Queen of Spain, he uses his position to try and win her love. But when Don César discovers the truth about Ruy Blas, he seeks revenge, leading to a series of mistaken identities, romantic misunderstandings, and hilarious antics.

The musical premiered in London's West End in 1900 and was a critical and commercial success. It has since been revived several times, most recently in 2009 by the Finborough Theatre in London. "Ruy Blas and the Blasé Roué" is a lighthearted romp full of catchy tunes and clever lyrics, perfect for fans of classic musical comedy.