| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1881/10/10 | Richard D'Oyly Carte | Owner | Built by Richard D'Oyly Carte on the site of the old Savoy Palace, the Savoy Theatre opens as a showcase for the operas by Gilbert and Sullivan, the popular series of comedies became known as the Savoy Operas. | |||
| 1885/03/14 | Arthur Sullivan | Composer | The Mikado: or, The Town of Titipu premieres at the Savoy Theatre and runs for 672 performances. | The Mikado | ||
| 1885/03/14 | William Schwenck Gilbert | Libretto | The Mikado: or, The Town of Titipu premieres at the Savoy Theatre and runs for 672 performances. | The Mikado |
| Particulars for The Savoy Theatre: | |
|---|---|
| Sight Category | Building |
| Area of Significance | Entertainment - Recreation |
| Area of Significance | Performing Arts |
| Historic use | Playhouse |
| Area of Significance | Social History |
| Area of Significance | Theatre |
| Data | |
|---|---|
| NHLE List Entry Number: | 1236724 |
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