 After a dispute with Carte over the division of profits, the other Comedy Opera Company partners hired thugs to storm the theatre one night to steal the sets and costumes, intending to mount a rival production.The attempt was repelled by stagehands and others at the theatre loyal to Carte, and Carte continued as sole impresario of the newly renamed [[D'Oyly Carte Opera Company]].Indeed, "Pinafore" was so successful that over a hundred unauthorised productions sprang up in America alone.