D'Oyly Carte: Meaning and Definition of

D'Oy•ly Carte

Pronunciation: (doi'lē kärt'), [key]
  1. 1844–1901, English theatrical producer.
  2. an English light opera company founded in London in 1881 by Richard D'Oyly Carte primarily for the presentation of the works of Gilbert and Sullivan.
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