His Majesty: An Original Comic Opera in Three Acts

His Majesty, an original comic opera in three acts, was the collaborative work of composer Humphrey John Stewart and librettist Frederic Lyster, premiering in the late 19th century. Produced during the height of the light opera craze, the work reflects the Victorian-era fascination with operetta, aiming to blend satire and melodic accessibility in a style heavily influenced by the contemporary success of the Savoy Operas.

The publication serves as a primary record of Stewart’s contribution to the regional musical theater landscape of the American West, specifically the San Francisco scene. While the opera did not achieve the international longevity of its contemporaries, it remains a notable example of late-Victorian theatrical composition, valued today primarily for its historical documentation of period performance practices and musical conventions.