The Arcadians

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"The Arcadians" is a British musical comedy that premiered in 1909. The story revolves around a trio of Londoners - Jack, Jim and Mark - who are transported to the idyllic utopia of Arcadia after inadvertently ingesting a drugged drink. The three men find themselves in a world where the inhabitants are carefree and the scenery is picturesque, and they quickly fall in love with the place.

The plot thickens when the three men discover that a wealthy American, Mr. Twymley, has plans to turn Arcadia into a modern resort. Jack, Jim and Mark, along with the locals, hatch a plan to stop Mr. Twymley and preserve the beauty of Arcadia. Along the way, Jack falls in love with a local girl, Sombra, and must navigate the cultural differences between their two worlds.

The musical features several memorable songs, including "Arcady is Ever Young," "Charming Weather" and "The Pipes of Pan." "The Arcadians" was a commercial and critical success and helped to establish the musical comedy genre in England.