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NEW YORK, Jan. 24 (UPI) -- In these troubled times when escapist entertainment is at a premium, there is a renewal of interest in Gilbert and Sullivan light operas that had gone out of style after more than a century of popularity.

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 18, the 322nd day of 2003 with 43 to follow.

Today is Tuesday, May 13, the 133rd day of 2003 with 232 to follow.

Today is Monday, Nov. 18, the 322nd day of 2002 with 43 to follow.

Today is Monday, May 13, the 133rd day of 2002 with 232 to follow.

Today is Sunday, Nov. 18, the 322nd day of 2001 with 43 to follow.

NEW YORK, Sept. 28 (UPI) -- The New York City Opera's new production of "The Mikado" is a matter of Gilbert and Sullivan meeting the Marx Brothers.