THE D'OYLY CARTE OPERA COMPANY

Nelson Brontay (1920-21)

[Born c.1887]

Nelson Brontay was a member of the D'Oyly Carte "New" Opera Company chorus for the 1919-20 season. He appeared regularly as Giorgio in The Gondoliers in December 1919, and filled in on occasion as Luiz in that opera. He was married to fellow D'Oyly Carte artiste Phyllis Murden. After leaving the Company, Brontay spent the next decade on the variety and musical comedy stages, including some turns in a variety act with Phyllis Murden.

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