Restoration in the English colonies Jr. been "the last of all the King's Dominions that submitted to the Usurpation". Virginia had provided sanctuary for Cavaliers fleeing the English republic. Sir William Berkeley, who had previously been governor up until 1652, was elected governor in 1660 by the House of Burgesses and he promptly declared for the King. The Anglican Church was restored as the established church. In 1663 the Province of Carolina was formed as a reward given to some supporters of the Restoration. The province was named after the King, Charles II. Restoration in the English colonies The Restoration of the monarchy began in
The Merry Monarch (musical) served as the understudy for star Marie Jansen. It may have run longer, but Wilson was anxious to bring out his next play "The Lion Tamer", which immediately followed. The stage manager for the production was Richard Barker, and costume designs were by Percy Anderson. Scenery was by Homer Emmons, Henry E. Hoyt, and Plaisted, and the orchestra conducted by Signore A. De Novellis The Merry Monarch (musical) The Merry Monarch is an 1890 comic opera that debuted at the Broadway Theatre in New York City. It is an English adaptation of L'étoile by J. Cheever Goodwin, with new music