Richard Traubner (November 24, 1946 – February 25, 2013) was an American journalist, author, operetta scholar[1] and historian,[2] and lecturer on theatre and (mostly musical) film.[3] His best-known book, Operetta: A Theatrical History, was first published in 1983.
According to Opera News, "Traubner was universally regarded as the foremost expert on operetta in the U.S."[4] He reviewed numerous opera and theatre productions and wrote widely on opera, musical theatre, classical music and film. He also wrote reviews, liner and program notes and participated in theatre productions as translator, director and designer.
- ^ Bradley, Ian C. (2005). Oh joy! oh rapture!: the enduring phenomenon of Gilbert and Sullivan. Oxford University Press US. p. 76. ISBN 0-19-516700-7.
- ^ Secrest, Meryle (2002). Somewhere for me: a biography of Richard Rodgers. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 73. ISBN 1-55783-581-0.
- ^ List of lectures by Traubner to Friends of Operetta in California, USA, accessed May 21, 2009
- ^ "Richard Traubner", Opera News, Obituaries, May 2013 – Vol. 77, No. 11