Stanislaus Stange (1862–1917) was a playwright, librettist and lyricist who created many Broadway shows in the fin-de-siecle era and early 20th century. After minor success as an actor, Stange made his career as a writer in the musical theatre, moving towards more varied theatrical work before his death.

Alice Nielsen was an American Broadway performer and operatic soprano who had her own opera company and starred in several Victor Herbert operettas.