The Bride-Elect is a comic opera written by John Philip Sousa, first published in 1897. The story follows the adventures of a young couple, Jack and Agnes, who are engaged to be married. However, when Agnes is suddenly whisked away to Europe by her wealthy aunt, Jack must travel across the ocean to rescue her. Along the way, he encounters a host of colorful characters, including a group of American tourists, a scheming countess, and a band of gypsies...