The Wicklow Postman


The Wicklow Postman is a musical play with a book by Mark Price and music and lyrics mostly by Eugene O'Rourke and
B.H. Janssen, that was popular in the 1890s. Set in Wicklow, Ireland, the work was a starring vehicle for the Irish comedian Eugene O'Rourke who played the title role.

Productions

A production opened in Boston, Massachusetts, in September 1892. The New York production, produced by Lee Harrison, was playing in the week of April 30, 1893, at H. R. Jacobs' Third Avenue Theatre.
The show opened in Chicago on August 19, 1895, with O'Rourke and Bettina Girard in the female supporting role. In December 1895 the champion boxers John L. Sullivan and Paddy Ryan joined the touring company and presented boxing exhibitions in conjunction with performances of the musical under a single ticket. In 1896, O'Rourke was still touring in the show, appearing in London, Ontario, Canada.

Songs

Based on published sheet music, the songs included were:
  • "At the Setting of the Sun"
  • "Don't Forget to Send More Me"
  • "It All Comes In the Post"
  • "I Wish They'd Do It Now"
  • "Just the Girl for Me"
  • "Norah"
  • "The Eyes That I Love Best"