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Original – Opening scene of The Geisha, in a poster for a 1906 production.
Reason
Given my other nominations are passing, time for this one to come back. Featured picture on Commons, for what that's worth. Now, the first nomination pointed out that it's not from the first production, which is true. However, it's early enough to still be in the performing tradition of the first production (I know that, at least with Gilbert and Sullivan, it was required to use the exact prompt books provided up until they left copyright; I'm not sure this was quite as strict, but...) Also, there are multiple ways for an image to add value: This one is a great illustration of the opening number, and . It also gives a good feel of a production, since it shows more of the setting and scene, and I'm not sure the original posters did that. While it's a major work in the development of musical theatre, it's unlikely a traditional production with a high budget will happen again (the "selling off the geisha" plotline is going to feel kind of awkward nowadays to just casually throw in).
Articles in which this image appears
The Geisha
FP category for this image
WP:FP/THEATRE
Creator
David Allen and Sons, restored by Adam Cuerden

Promoted File:Poster for The Geisha.jpg --Armbrust The Homunculus 21:44, 19 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]