Bruno Zappert (28 January 1845 – 31 January 1892) was an Austrian dramatist and journalist.
Biography
Bruno Zappert was born into a Jewish family in Sechshaus [de], Vienna, in 1845.[2] His father, the manufacturer August Zappert, came from a prominent Jewish family which originated in Bohemia and later spread to Hungary and lower Austria. He received his early education at a gymnasium. Although he aspired to pursue university studies, he enrolled in the Vienna Commercial Academy in 1862 to prepare for the continuation of his father's business.
The unexpected passing of his father led Bruno to change course, and he instead entered the publishing business in Vienna. He began by learning the trade from Wallishauser, and in 1869, he assumed full control of Hügel's establishment in Herrengasse, overseeing its operations until 1877. He then shifted his focus to dramatic literature, becoming secretary and artistic director at the Presburg Theatre, and later dramatist of the Carltheater. There he worked for two years under Franz Steiner [de], and for three years under Tatarczy.
Zappert edited the Wiener Leben from 1879, Langer's Hans Jürgel from 1885 to 1886, and the illustrated Wiener Wespen from 1886 to 1887. He also collaborated on other Vienna journals as feuilletonist. Zappert's main activity, however, was as a dramatist, frequently collaborating with figures such as Richard Genée, Karl Costa [de], Julius Rosen, Wilhelm Mannstädt [de], and D. Oeribaner. His farces and popular dramas were considerably popular.[3] He also wrote comic and topical songs for the stage, as well as celebration plays and prologues.
Plays
Zwischen Zwei Uebeln. 1870. Musical farce in one act, with music by Franz Roth.
Die Czarin. 1872. operetta in three acts, with music by Max Wolf.
Ein Hochgeborener. 1877. Popular piece in three acts, with music by H. Delin.
Ein Junger Drahrer. 1878. Musical farce in three acts, with music by Paul Mestrozi [nl].
Johann Nestroy. 1888. Musical popular piece in six tableaux.
Die Jagd nach dem Glücke. 1888. With Genée. Operetta in three acts and an introduction, with music by Franz von Suppé; printed as a text-book and translated into five languages.
Das Lachende Wien. Farce in six tableaux, with introduction.
Die Herzogin von Newfoundland. With Genée. Operetta in three acts, with music by Ludwig Engländer.
Prinz Eugen. With Genée. operetta in three acts, with music by I. R. Kral.
