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FROM THB FUND OP
CHARLES MINOT
CLASS OP t8*8
A HISTORY
OF THE
NEW YORK STAGE
Of this book 358 copies have been printed from type^
of which 5J are on Japan paper and
J05 on deckle-edge paper
A HISTORY
OF THE
NEW YORK STAGE
From the First Performance in
1732 to 1901
By
T. ALLSTON BROWN
In Three Volumes
Vol. II
NEW YORK
DODD, MEAD AND COMPANY
1903
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Copyright, igoj
By Dodd, Mead and Company
Published^ January, 1903
UNIVERSITY PRESS • JOHN WILSON
AND SON • CAMBRIDGE, U. S. A.
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A HISTORY
OF THE
NEW YORK STAGE
VI CONTENTS
Page
Apollo Rooms 23
American Art Union 23
Franklin Museum 23
White's Opera House 23
American Varieties 24
Academy of Music 24
Broadway ATHENiCUM
Buckley's Hall
New Olymhc Theatre
Academy of the Drama
Metropolitan Music Hall
The Olympic
German Theatre
Canterbury Hall
Palace of Mirrors
Broadway Theatre
St. Nicholas Hall
Heller's Salon Diabouque
San Francisco Minstrels Hall
WhTTE'S ATHENiEUM
Metropolitan Theatre
Grand Central Theatre
Tony Pastor's Opera House
Laura Keene's Varieties
Jane English's Theatre
Mrs. John Wood's Olympic Theatre
Hitchcock's Summer Garden
Pete Morris' Varieties
Henry Wood's Marble Hall
The Adelphi
Hoym's Theatre
Tony Pastor's Theatre
People's Theatre
Palace Gardens
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A HISTORY
OF THE
NEW YORK STAGE
From the First Performance in
1732 to igoi
By
T. ALLSTON BROWN
In Three Volumes
Vol. II
NEW YORK
DODD, MEAD AND COMPANY
1903
A HISTORY
OF THE
NEW YORK STAGE
vi CONTENTS
Pace
Apollo Rooms 33
American Art Union 33
Framrun Museum 33
White's Opera House 23
American Varieties 34
Academy of Music 34
Broadway Athek£UH 115
Bucklxy's Hall 115
New Olympic Theatre 116
Academy of the Drama 118
Metropolitan Music Hall 118
The Olympic 119
German Theatre 119
Canterbury Hall 119
Palace of Mirrors 119
Broadway Theatre no
9r. Nicholas Hall iso
Heller's Salon Diabouque 130
San Franosco Minstrels Hall lao
White's Athen-eum lai
Mctropolitan Theatre 131
Grand Central Theatre iia
Tony Pastor's Opera House laa
Laura Keene's Varieties 133
Jane English's Theatre 146
Mrs. John Wood's Olympic Theatre 146
Hitchcock's Summer Garden 169
Pete Morris' Varieties 169
Henry Wood's Marble Hall 169
The Adelphi ^1°
Hoym's Theatre 1 7°
Tony Pastor's Theatre 171
People's Theatre i73
Palace Gardens 187
CONTENTS vii
Pagb
Ndcon's Cremorne Gardens i88
New Bowery Theatre 189
New Santa Claus 222
Harry Whitby & Go's Gircus 222
Joe Pentland's Gircus 222
Irving Hall 222
Amberg Theatre « 224
Irving Place Theatre 234
California Menagerie 244
Firm Avenue Music Hall 244
Eustache's Theatre 244
Theatre Oriental 244
Wallace's Theatre (Thirteenth Street) 244
Germania Theatre 303
Star Theatre 303
Dodworth Hall 343
Wood's Minstrel Hall 344
Wood's Theatre 345
GER3fAN TbALIA THEATRE 347
Wood's Theatre Comique 347
Lingard's Theatre 348
Theatre Coboque 348
Ndcon's Alhambra 352
HlPPOTHEATRON 353
Lent's New York Circus 354
New Stadt Theatre 356
Windsor Theatre 360
Hebrew Theatre 376
Tesiple of Music 376
Grand Street Theatre 376
CuiARiNi's Circus 376
ATHENiEUM 376
Broadway Athen^um 377
IxrcY Rxxshton's Theatre 377
Worrell SisncRs' Nbw York Thutrk
New York Theatre 379 and
Globe Thkatke 388, 393, sod
Ndcom's Auphitheatrs
Broadway TIieatre
Dalv's Fifth Avenue Theatre
Daly's Broadway Theatre
Fox's Broadway Theatre
Heller's Wonder Theatre
Nbq, Bryant's Opera House
National Theatre
New York Cdicus
Broadway Novelty Theatre
New Theatre Couiqub
Old Lofnxfv Street
BuMYAN Hall
Firm Avenue Opera House
' Brougham's Theatre
Fimi Avenue Theatre
Fifth Avenue Hall
MiMNiB Cuuhincb' Drawdk) Rooh Theatre
Madison Square Theatre
Hovt's Madison Square Theatre
Theatre Fran^aise
Lyceum Theatre
Haverly's Thfatre
FotWTKEN-m Street Theatre
I.VRic Hall
Steinway Hall
Chahe's Hall
Riohth Avenue Opera House
IUnvakd's MunUM
WfMH/B MUIEUM AND METROPOUTAN ThEATRE
WWtli'M MiniEUM AND Menarerib
CONTENTS ix
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BsL >\imAY Theatre 541
Pvi.v's Theatre 545
H%RLE3i Music Hall 590
M x'VT MoRRB Theatre 590
liiRLEM Hall 590
Alhimbra 590
HiRTz's Bijcx; Theatre 590
Ha^-har&et 591
New-markct 591
VMrjcicAN Nickleodeon 591
CiLKSu Street Museum 591
Chslxerinc Hall 591
Buvxell's Musel'm 398, 592 and 593
Gu.%T American Museum 593
Hirer's Museum 593
The Recent 593
FiFTM AvENTE Music Hall 594
MiXHATTAN Opera House 594
Mixer's Eighth Avenue Theatre 594
ViR:T!ars Theafre 594
Thi CfiLWi) Central 594
Cr-.iTTAU Mabiixe VARirnES 594
MijoV MiiJGET Hall 595
iikm^: FR Hau 595
C ::MiU Opera House 595
Kxrk>JAN AUiAMBRA 595
• -.i-i The%tre 595
* i.vT7.\:. Park Garden 595
riii: ' N MMKR Theatre 595
'"» Ml THEArRE 596
V-i* N I.r.%«TiK Theatre 596
T :>"n-F«^"RTii Street Theatre 596
^r•.%^■^ OifRA House 596
Lixkv's Opera House 596
CONTENTS
Page
Allemania Hall 596
Robinson Hall 596
The Bijou 597
Parisian Varieties 597
New York Parislvn Varieties 597
The Criterion 597
Parisian Vaudeville 597
Sixteenth Street Theatre 597
Mechanics' Hall 597
Old Skating Rink 597
American Insttfute 598
Pike's Opera House 599
Grand Opera House 599
A HISTORY OF THE
NEW YORK STAGE
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THE COLISEUM
HK minstrel faall known a* The Colueum wai
situated at 448 Broadway, near Grand Street, in
the City Assembly Rooms building, and was
orifpnally a ball-room. It was occupied April 2,
i8;t, by White & Horn's Ethiopian Minstrels.
Buckley's Serenaders appeared here May 29, 1854,
in the burlesque opera, " Somntmbula," with this
cast'.
ckcr (Rodolpbe) W. Perci>al|Lin I. J. Hullra
e(Akuio) R. BUbopBacUer AtutSallj<Tberew«)T.S.WMldtiictoB
(EJrtae) C. Swajtm Bncklej] DomDuUejCa Noar]r)J.A.LoiMask
This boose was destroyed by fire Dec. 30, 1854.
THE CHINESE ROOMS
A CONCERT hall known as the Chinese Rooms was situated at
S39 and 541 Broadway, west side above Spring Street. The
Bloomer company gave their first concert in this country here Sept.
I, i8ji. They consisted entirely of ladies. The entertainment com-
prised gems from the opera, English, Scotch, Irish, and French
songs, ballads, duets, and quartets, and several of the new Bloomer
waltzes, polkas, etc, and they appeared in Bloomer costume. MUe.
Nathalie Fitz James, a voc^ist ftvMn Naples, appeared, and sang
several songs in costume. The Bloomers closed Sept. 6.
In February, 1852, the name of this place was changed to The
BaoADWAT Casino. A " farewell " concert was given at this house
br W. G. Dietrich, assisted by an orchestra of fifty performers.
Robert Heller, the magician, made his first appearance in America
here. Dec. 30, 1853. John E. Owens played here April 4, with his
entertainment " John Owens' Alpine Rambles," an ascent of Mont
Bhiic, founded on events trf his European tour, embodying sketches
2 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE DWi
of men and manners on the Continent, humorous impersonations,
startling incidents and anecdotes, illustrated by scenery. Mr. Owens'
appearance as a lecturer was a complete success.
BUCKLEYS MINSTREL HALL
THE Broadway Casino was, in June, 1853, leased by Buckley's
Minstrels, who gave the place their own name. They con-
verted it into an elegant theatre, and produced burlesque operas,
elaborately mounted, handsomely costumed, and admirably sung.
They remained here three years. G. Swayne Bucklev sang the
leading tenor rdles, besides giving his specialties in tne olio and
singing in the first part. "Cinderella" had a run of six months.
Perham's Seven Mile Mirror Panorama was seen here October,
1853, and afterwards went to Academy Hall. Donetti's acting
Monkeys, Dogs, and Goats appeared May, 1854. A benefit to the
Boone Children was given Nov. 2, 1854. Sunday concerts began
Nov. 19, with Mons. V. Guerin conductor. The Buckleys pro-
duced the comic opera " Le Chalet, or Swiss Cottage," Oct. 29,
1855, for the first time in America. Bishop Buckley acted Natz
Teyk, W. Percival as Corporal Max, and Miss Miller as Lizette.
Swayne Buckley sang his old laughing song. White's Serenaders
appeared here Aug. 25, 1856. In the organization were W. Penn
Lehr, T. Prendergast, Charley White, T. B. Isaacs, W. Vincent, and
J. Sivori. The latter is still now living in this city and practising
medicine. He is known as Dr. Wheeler. A company of Chinese
jugglers appeared here Aug. 11, 1857. Sept. 13, 1858, Charles
Grayler commenced a series of lectures on the history and progress
of the French and Spanish Missions among the North American
Indians.
This building became notorious as The Melodeon Concert
Hall. Under the management of Frank Rivers and Geo. Lea, the
Melodeon Concert Hall bscame one of the sights of New York. A
benefit was given to Mike Norton, the special officer of the house,
Aug. I, when, in addition to the regular concert-hall performances
** Tom and Jerry " was presented. A number of professional boxers
had " set-tos," including Mike Norton, Henry Gribbon, and Barney
Aaron. Norton was afterwards one of our city aldermen, and later
represented this city in the Assembly at Albany. Lea assumed the
management Sept. 9^ 1861, and opened with a specialty company,
among whom were : J. H. Ogden, Annetta Galetti and her husband
(Mons. Velarde), Ronzani, Eva Brent, Ernestine de Faiber, Kate Pen-
noyer, Adele Calla (Mrs. Zeke Chamberlain), Clara Butler, Gustave
Theo Bidaux, Ben Yates, C. McMillan, Bob Hart, Denzer Brothers,
and others. The admission was 13 cents. At the time Mr. Lea
took charge the place was losing upward of ^300 weekly, but by
mn BARNUM'S NEW MUSEUM 3
iatroducing an mmy of performers far superior to those in any other
nmilar establishment in the city» the tide of fortune soon turned in
his favor, and in a short time the Melodeon was a money-making
iastitotion. Sam Cowell, who was then giving entertainments at
the Art Union with poor success, was engaged by Lea at ^1,000 for
fear weeks, a large salary in those days. The " Only Leon," after-
wards of Kdly and Leon's minstrels, made his first appearance on
the stage here. Gustave Bidaux, the baritone singer, also made his
dfbot here. Notwithstanding the great success of this place, the
** powers that be" enacted a law against the employment of waiter
girls in concert halls, and the Melodeon was closed, and remained
dark until P. T. Bamum leased it.
Geoqpe Lea was one of the most successful managers and unsuc-
oesifiil financiers ever connected with theatrical business. He had
dboea of amusement going in Washington, Baltimore, New York,
Brooklyn, and Detroit at the same time. Having accumulated a
iBrtmie, be dabbled in stocks, but Wall Street was too much for him,
and be left it a loser bv over ^50,000. Mr. Lea opened a drug
ssore in Port Jervis, N. Y. and was local manager of the theatre in
that city for some time. He died in that city August 20, 1902, from
tnfinnities doe to old age. He was bom in Paris, France, May 9^
1818. Gustave Bidaux died in Hatboro, N. H., March s, i886.
After having remained unoccupied for some time, the Chinese Build-
ing was opened in September, 1863, with Van Amburgh's Mena-
gerie, a collection of wild animals, which remained here during the
winter of 1 863-^4. After this it was untenanted until P. T. Banium
leased it, and, after making extensive alterations, opened it as Bar-
la^x's New Museum. The building was taken down and rebuilt,
and to promptlv was the work accomplished that the establishment
was ready for ousiness on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 1865. In addition
to the museum and menagerie, a dramatic companv appeared daily.
The staflf of die establishment was as follows : Sole proprietor and
manager, P. T. Bamum ; assistant manager, S. Hurd ; superinten-
dent, Sylvester Bleecker ; stage manager, E. F. Taylor. The dra-
matic corps was: H. F. Daly, T. Hsulaway, J. Bndgroan, W. L.
Jamison, J. J. Collins, R. J. Johnson, E. Haviland, M. Vigotty, R.
Anderson, T. S. Atkins, E. Stevens, and T. Soutain, Mrs. J. J. Prior,
Ifrs. G. Mdville, Mrs. W. L. Jamison, Jennie Cleaver, H. Higbie,
Emma Schdl (danseuse), Addie Le Brun, Monell, Le Moyne, Fen ton,
Thompaon, Walker, Henry, Hill, and Radford, and a corps de balUt.
On the opening afternoon and evening, P. T. Bamum delivered
an address in the lecture room, followed by Marie Macarte in
classical scenes, entitled "The Passions." W. B. Harrison, the
extemporaneous singer, came next, followed by Master Timothy
with a dance on stilts. "Children of Cyprus" was the dramatic
offering, with this cast :
A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D^S
Zoe ....
. Mrs. W, L. Jamison
Benmonsoff .
. . . T. Hadaway
Hassanbad . <
. . . . Haviland
Noureddin . .
. . . R. ]. Johnson
Pappillo . .
. . Addle Le Brun
Grumnildra
. . . Miss Keheo
Fair Star • .
. . . Jennie Ceaver
Sanquinberk H. F. Daly
Cherry Mrs. J. J. Prior
Mustapha J. Bridgman
Alexis W L. Jamison
Ariana (first appearance on any stage)
H. Higbie
Inerine Emma Scnell
Grumnigra .... Mrs. G. Melville
Among the curiosities in the Museum were Woodroffe's glass-
blowersy and a mammoth turtle, said to measure 8 ft. and 4 in. tip
to tip, 7 ft. and 9 in. across his back, and to weigh 1,280 pounds.
Sept. 18, ''Sadak and Kalasrade" was produced. John Hanks
lectured there every day. "The Roll pf the Drum" was given
Sept. 25, and the infant Ravel appeared in a Spanish dance. Oct.
2 came " Asmodeus," with the first appearance of Sallie Parting-
ton as Carlo, and the comedietta "Is He Jealous.^" Noah Orr,
the giant; Andrew Hansen, the Union soldier giant; and John
Patterson, bom without arms, were added to the curiosities. Oct.
9 "The Jealous Philosopher" and the play "Wild Kate" were
seen. On the programmes for the week commencing Oct 16,
appeared the following: "This establishment does not s^vertise in
The New York Herald:'
Leo Hudson played "Mazeppa" here a few nights, when she
broke her engagement and Oceana Italia Judah assumed the rdle,
and Kathleen O'Neil appeared in " An Object of Interest " Oceana
was the daughter of Mrs. Emanuel Judah, a celebrated actress who
made her d£but at the Richmond Hill Theatre. There were three
daughters, — Oceana, professionally known as La Belle Oceana;
lone, a great spiritualistic medium ; and Mrs. Worrell, mother of
the Worrell Sisters. Oct. 23 "Victorine" was seen; Oct. 30,
"Still Waters Run Deep," with C. W. Clarke as John Mildmay.
This was Mr. Clarke's first appearance at this house. The farce
" A Husband in Difficulties " was acted in the afternoons and even-
ings of that week. " The French Spy " followed, with Oceana as
the Spy, but it was withdrawn, as the musicians of the theatres of
New York went on a strike, and proper music was necessary to
the play. " Mazeppa " was substituted. For the afternoons, " AH
that Glitters is Not Gold, " and in the evenings, " Married Rake "
and "The French Spy;" Nov. 13, for C. W. Clarke's last week,
" Don Caesar de Bazan. " The dwarf " Gen. Grant " was seen daily;
also Lizzie Reed, the midget, the two Albinos, and John Battersby,
the skeleton. In view of the increasing popularity of the circus,
Mr. Bamum decided to give both a circus and dramatic entertain-
ment in his lecture room. A ring was cut in the stage (covered
with boards during the dramatic performance), and on Nov. 20 a
combination, including Mr. Master, and Mme. Chas. Sherwood,
Eaton Stone, J. P. Foster, and Prof. Langworthy appeared
BARNUM'S NEW MUSEUM
Cbjurley Sherwood did his act, "Pete Jenkins." Previous to the
equestrian performance ** The Cross of Gold " was acted.
The following week ''The Lady of Munster " preceded the circus.
Dec. 4 ''The Trials of Life*' was the opening bill, and Dec. 7,
" The Queen's Page, or the Idiot of the Castle ; " Dec 1 1, " Michael
Erie;** Dec i8''E^UTell the Reprobate, or the Harvest Storm,**
and Eaton Stone, the bareback equestrian, were the attractions;
Dec. 25, " Dwangee the Arab, or the Fairy Guardian of the Magic
WeU." For the week commencing Jan. i, 1866, an extra perform-
ance was given, opening at 11 o'clock in the morning. "The
Orphan Boys of Hunga^" was the evening performance. The
dooiestic dmnz, "The White Fawn," was done week of Jan. 8,
followed, Jan. 15, by the Conklin Brothers added to the circus
performances, and the comedietta "The Dumb Belle." Charles
Dcvere, the slack-rope walker, commenced Jan. 33, with the drama
** Jessie Grav. " " Elsie " had its first production Jan. 39. " Sons
of the Republic " was acted Feb. 5, and the last week of the eques-
trian performances commenced Feb. I3, when "Jessie Gray" was
plajred. Feb. 19^ the Scriptural historical drama, by ueo. L.
Aiken, "Moses, or Israel in Egypt," was presented. The Aus-
tralian Wild Children were on exhibition March 36. "The
Sphinx " was first seen here April 3 ; the mythological spectacular
drama, entitled "An EarthquaJce, or the Spectre of the Nile," was
seen April 16. The infant drummer, Allie Turner, appeared April
jcx "Claude Marcel, or the Idiot of Tarbes," was done May 14.
**Beodito, or the Children of the Zincalli," was acted. May 31,
" Uncle Tom's Cabin " was produced, with Mrs. G. C. Howard in
her familiar rdle of Topsy.
Mrs. Howard closed her engagement June 16. " The Drunkard
was seen June 18, with C. W. Clarke as Edward Middleton.
"Charlotte Temple" was played June 25. "The War of 18 12
began the closing week of the season (July 2), under the sub-title
of "She Would be a Soldier," by Major M. Noah. The season
terminated July 7. A summer term commenced July 9, with
Geo. L Fox and a pantomime troupe in "Jack and Jill;" Kate
Pennoyer, T. Cherry, Baily, Whitman, Jerrold, Goodwin, Geo. L.
Stout, C. K. Fox« Master George Tojpack, J. L. Lewis, Hancock
Myers, Odwell, the Misses Newman, (Jranfield, and Follett in the
company. "The Red Gnome and the Four Lovers," July 13; "The
Golden Axe" and "The Frisky Cobbler" July 2a The season
cloicd Sept I, 1866, with "The Magic Barrel," for Geo. L. Fox's
benefit The next regular season began Sept. 3, and the following
is a copy of the programme :
i»
»»
6 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D«m
C W. CLARKE Stage Manager
MONDAY, SEPT. 3, 1866.
An Entirely New Dramatic Company.
M. Levick, H. G. Clarke, J. W. Norris, C. Wesley, G. Mitchell, H. D.
Galon, R. White, J. Colson, Geo. Brooks, J. Folwell, W. Daly, T. Atkins, Mrs.
J. J. Prior, Adele Clarke, Miss M. Livingston, Miss Atkins, Mrs. R. G. Francet
Mrs. Massen, Mrs. C. Newman, Mrs. G. Brooks, Miss J. Fenton, Miss Marks*
Miss Walker.
George Heilge, scenic artist; W. Demilt, machinist; R. H. Cutler, properties.
Afternoon at 2.
«* MONEY."
Stout H. D. Guion
Sharp Mr. White
Evelyn's Servant .... Mr. Colson
Sir John's Servant . . . Mr. Atkins
Clara Mrs. J. J. Prior
Lady Franklin . . Mrs. R. G. France
Georgiana Adele Clarke
Evening at 8.
" THE LONE HOUSE ON THE BRIDGE."
Alfred Evelyn . . . . C. W. Garke
Sir John Vesey . . George Mitchell
Sir Frederick Blount . . M. Levick
Captain Dudley Smooth
Harry G. Clarke
Graves Geoige Brooks
Lord Glossmore . • . J. W. Norris
Pascal de le Garde . . . M. Levick I Amadee Jovial
Captain Roland
Henri Dorville
Countess . •
Colette . . .
Madeline . .
George Brooks
. . H. D. Guion
. . J. W. Norris
Mrs. R. G. France
. . Adele Clarke
. . Mrs. Massen
Baron de Forqueroles, Harry G. Clarke
Negretti George Mitchell
Clotilde de Presles Mrs. J. J. Prior
Eugenie de Garran
Mrs. George Brooks
Previous to the Play, both Afternoon and Evening,
FANNY TURNER, Female Drummer, will appear with Master ALLIE
TURNER, the Infant Drummer.
DANCE— By the Diminutive Dwarf, GEN. GRANT, JR.
Among the curiosities was the Gordon Gumming collection of
several thousands of the heads, horns, tusks, and skins of the
hippopotamus, rhinoceros, giraffes, elephants, lions, tigers, leop-
ards and other African animal specimens; Miller's National
Gallery, bronze portraits of all the Union generals; Woodroffe*s
glassblowers, Gen. Grant, Jr., Master William Wallace, and Cora
Ballard, diminutive specimens of •humanity, and the Circassian
girl. Sept. 10 and week, " The Orphai) of Geneva " was acted in
the afternoons, and in the evenings ^'The Lone House on the
Bridge." Sept. 17 the domestic drama, by Bayle Bernard, entitled
''Mary Lockwood, or the Thirst for Gold," was seen afternoons
and evenings. Sept. 24 " Footprints in the Snow " was acted
afternoons, and "Old Folks at Home" in the evenings. Oct. i,
G. A'Becket's comedy, "The Lady in Black," for the afternoons,
and "Our American Cousin" at night. Milnes Levick was the
Lord Dundreary; Asa Trenchard, Geo. Brooks; Abel Murcott,
BARNUM'S NEW MUSEUM
Hany G. Clarice ; Binney, W. H. Daly ; Georgiana, Mrs. J. J. Prior ;
Florence, Mrs. George Brooks (now Mrs. Hart Conway); Mary
Meredith, Adele Clarke. ** Ten Nights in a Bar-room " was given
the week of Oct is, followed bv ''The Sea of Ice" Oct. 23.
''Rosina Meadows'* was played Nov. la
The programme offered for Christmas (Dec 25), 1866, was as
follows :
PERFORMANCES NEARLY EVERY HOUR, DAY AND EVENING.
Commencing at io| a. m.
AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
-MAJ. JONES' CHRISTMAS PRESENT."
Mary Stallins^ . . Mra. J. J. Prior
Mrs. Stalling! . . Mrs. R. France
Kesiah Mrs. Maaten
Caroline . • . Mrs. Geo. Brooks
Dinah Mias Newman
Major Joanh Jones . George Brooks
Dr. Peter Jones . . Harry G. Clarke
Crotchett J. W. Norris
Bin Simpson E. Milton
Bob Moiieland . . . . C. FarweU
K«d Mr. Chapman
Ater which, EGYPTIAN DANCE, bj EMMA SCHELL.
MORTIMER WILLIAMS will «>pear in hU great spedaltj, entitled Half
Boshd Measore }\f, which will be danced on the INSIDE, OUTSIDE and
ALL OVER a hafi bushel measure. Dance, by the In£uit PhenomenoUt
EMMA FOSTER. Dance, by the Diminutive Dwarf, GEN. GRANT, JR.
MORNING.^ In the Arena, the Two Humped Bactrian Camel-Zebu, Three
Honied Bull, Esquimaux Dog, will appear, with description by JOHN FOS-
TER. The Learned Buffido will astonish with his performance. The Trick
Pocdcs and Performing Monkey will exhibit under the direction of MONS.
DAVIS. The Modem GrimaUli, JOHN FOSTER, wiU introduce the EDU-
CATED MULES. Professor HALL will introduce the performing Elephant.
JENNY LIND. MONS. DAVIS, the Uon King, will enter the Den of^ Wtkl
"The Last Days of Pompeii" was played July 17. The season
closed July 20, 1867, and July 22 G. L. Fox and company, from
the Old Bowery Theatre, played the "Little Boy Blue" pan-
tomime, remaining until Sept. 7. The season of 1867-68 opened
SepL 9» with the following company: Milnes Levick (stage man-
ager), C. W. Clarke, T. E. Jackson, G. Mitchell, W. Henderson,
G. W. Ifalmberg, John C. Walsh, T. G. Roberts, T. Atkins, S.
Wright, E. Chapman, R. H. Ellsworth, and L. F. Massen, Mrs. J.
J. Ptior, Mrs. FL G. France, Mrs. Massen, Jenny Walters, Irene
Gay, Cassie Troy, Fenton, Connolly, Walker, Atkins, Sherman,
and France. The opening production was "The Man of Destiny,
or The Stranger's Grave," which ran for two weeks, and was fol-
lowed for six days with "The Blacksmith's Wife, or the Lost
Child." C. W. Clarke died Sept. 22, 1867. He made his first
appearance on the stage at the National Theatre (comer of Leonard
and Church streets) in 1838. He was at the Park Theatre the
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8 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D»5«
seasons of 1840-43, and in 1843 went to the Bowery Theatre,
where he remained for a number of years. Sept. 30, a drama, by
Milnes Levick, called " Pale Janet," was produced, which ran until
Nov. 4, when "The Earl's Daughter, or the Pride of Birth" took
its place. "The Green Bushes," "Adam and Eve, or the Sailor's
Dream," "The Union Prisoner," by Mr. Levick; "Emily Ware-
ham, " by W. C. Burton, and standard comedies were played until
Dec. 23, when the pantomime of " Little Dewdrop " was produced.
" Pale Janet " was revived Jan. 20, and Jan. 27 " Nobody's Son " —
Watts Phillips' play of " Nobody's Child," with another title — was
presented, with Milnes Levick as Joe.
Feb. 10 " Little Red Riding Hood, or the Wolf at the Door,
by F. G. Maeder, was presented. "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was
revived Feb. 24, with Mrs. G. C. Howard as Topsy. This was
the last play presented at the Museum. Half an hour after mid-
night on the morning of Tuesday, March 3, 1868, a fire was dis-
covered on the third floor, in the southeast corner of the building,
in the apartment occupied by Van Amburgh's Menagerie. A few
of the animals on the Broadway side, among them a kangaroo, a
small leopard, a few monkeys, together with the pelicans and a
variety of other small birds, were rescued. The cause of the fire
was attributed to a defective flue. The building was valued at
^150,000, and was insured for ^62, 00a The contents belonged to
Bamum, were valued at ^400,000, and were insured for one third
of that amount The basement of 539 was occupied by Charles
Gray as a restaurant and oyster saloon. Sigler & Clinton occupied
the basement of 541 as a sample room.
WASHINGTON HALL
A CONCERT room called Washington Hall was situated at
598 Broadway, three doors above Niblo's Garden, and was
used in 185 1 for concerts, panoramas, and miscellaneous entertain-
ments. In June, i860, Charley White opened with a specialty
troupe, and called the place Charley White's Opera House.
He had in his company Kate Partington, Emma Schell, Miss Le
Claire^ Miss Blondell, and others.
NATIONAL HALL
THE National Hall was situated at 29-31 Canal Street, three
doors from Broadway, and was usc^ in the spring of 1852
for miscellaneous entertainments.
t9^2 NIBLO'S SALOON
THE ART UNION ROOMS
THE Art Union Rooms were located on the west side of
Broadway (49S--497)> between Broome and Spring streets,
and were originally what the name implied, — a place where artistic
works were exhibited up to 1852, when it was called the Art
Union Concert Hall. It was used for concerts and other light
entertainroentSb Murphy & Peel's Campbell Minstrels appeared
here Bfarch 12, 1854. Luke West, Matt Peel» and Joseph Murphy
were in the company. Hi Rumsey, the banjo player, was heard
here March 27. April 10 Charlev White took possession with his
Serenaders, and the place was called the St. Nicholas Exhibition
Room. April 24 Dun Bowers, an old-time minstrel performer^
appeared. Dan Emmett and Hugh Donnelly were in the company.
After being unoccupied for some time, the place was reopened in
July, 1857, as The Academy Rooms, by J. Herman of Henry Wood
and Christy's Minstrels. In May, 1858, it was occupied by a con-
cert company who sang glees, madrigals, and solos on the same
plan as Evans' Cider Cellars, a well-known London establishment.
A great favorite here was Tom Watson, a popular English clown
and comic singer. He came to this country late in 1857, and
appeared at Laura Keene's Metropolitan Theatre. Early in i860
be joined Spalding & Refers' New Orleans Circus, and, after a
successful season there, visited the principal towns on the Missis-
sippi River with the same company. It was while thus engaged
that he became notorious by sailing at different points on the
Mississippi in a wash tub, pulled by six real geese. He appeared
at the Art Union Oct. 25, 1885. When in the height of his popu-
larity he was considered the cleverest clown at that time in the
country, and commanded the best of engagements and a good
salary. He, like many others, was his own worst enemy. Gus
Grant, Fanny Cole, and Julia Price appeared here Oct 25. Robert
W. Butler became manager in 1859. He continued for one season,
and he sold out to R. Smith and Harrison in August, i86a
NIBLO'S SALOON
A SMALL concert hall called Niblo's Saloon was situated in
the same building as Niblo's Garden. For a long time it
was used for various exhibitions, including concerts, spiritualistic
meetings, and lectures. M. Paul Jullien gave his first concert in
America here July 2, 1852. Mr. Bunn, from Drury Lane Theatre,
London, Eng., made his American ddbut Oct. 11, 1852, with his
Pictorial Illustrations of the Genius and Career of Shakespeare.
L M. Gottschalk, the pianist, gave a concert Feb. 11, 1853,
assisted by Rose De Vries, Hoffman, Kyrle, and Mr. Frazier.
lo A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D»59
Baroness Julie de Berg, a celebrated pianist, made her American
d6but Aug. 27, 1853. She was assisted by Amalia Patti Strakosch,
Paul JuUien, and H. C. Timm. A concert for the relief of the
sufferers by the epidemic at New Orleans, La., was given Sept i,
by Ole Bull, assisted by Adelina Patti and Maurice Strakosch.
Mme. Sontag gave a concert Oct. 11, assisted by Carl Eckert,
Gasparo Pozzolini, Badiali Rocco, Gasparoni, and Paul Jullien.
Mme. Isadore Clarke, late from Cuba, made her d6but in New
York Oct 24, 1854, in concert, assisted by Giovanni Leonanndi,
his first appearance in America, Henry Appt, solo violinist, Harry
G. Timm, Jos. Noll, C. Besig, Bergner, P. Eltz, E. Boehm, and
Bramner A. Herzog. Jan. 20, 1855, a concert was given for the
poor of the city, by Paul Jullien, Adelina Patti, Sig. Rocco, Sig.
Bernardi, and August Gockel.
On May 24, 1856, Signorina Vestvali made her first appearance
in concert, under the direction of Allen Irving. Mile. Carioli
gave her first concert in this city Sept 15, assisted by Carl
Anschutz and orchestra. Juliana May first appeared in concert
Sept. 22. Mme. Anna De La Grange gave a concert Sept. 24, and
was assisted by S. Thalberg and Henri Vieuxtemps. Frezzolini
made her d^but as a concert singer Oct. 2, and her last concert
took place here Oct. 30, with Vieuxtemps and Thalberg. Emma
Stanley made her American d6but Nov. 8. Her performance con-
sisted of a drawing-room entertainment, entitled " The Seven Ages
of Woman," the object being to exhibit the progress of female life,
from babyhood to old age. Miss Stanley introduced all kinds of
national airs, and put on the costumes of all sorts of countries, at
once showing her own versatility and the abundance and costliness
of her wardrobe. Her changes were efiEected with marvellous
rapidity, so that it would seem as if a dozen persons were engaged
in doing what she alone efiEected by her skill and ingenuity. She
had a charming voice, and sang with admirable taste. She died at
Bayswater, England, Dec 11, 1881.
Stephen C. Massett (" Jeems Pipes of Pipesville") appeared here
Sept. 23, 1858. His entertainments consisted of songs, music,
and chit-chat of travel in foreign land. Father Kemp's Original
Continental Old Folks' concert company appeared March 30,
1859. Stephen Massett died in this city August 20, 1898, at St.
Vincent's Hospital.
With many alterations and improvements, Niblo's Saloon was
reopened Nov. i, 1859, ^Y Hooley & Christy's Minstrels, among
whom were S. C. Campbell (musical director), George Christy
(stage manager), R. M. Hooley (business manage^, Master
Eugene, Cool White, J. A. Herman, Napier Lothian, J. C.
Reeves, J. Hilliard, G. W. H. Griffin, J. K. Edwards, A. J.
Hobbs, J. Trique, Byron Christy, and Master Gus Howard. In
iiW NIBLO'S SALOON II
January, i860, Christy & Hooley dissolved copartnership. Hooley,
with nearly every member of the company, went on a travelling
tour, while Christy continued at this place with another party.
Hooley & Campbell's Minstrels, who had been performing at 585
Broadway, appeared here Aug. 27, for the winter. Lloyd's Min-
strels came here April i. The principals were Billy Birch, D. S.
Wambold, Charley Fox, August Asche, Herman, Gustave Bidaux,
H. Wilks, Eastmead, Lehman, Andrews, N. Oehl, W. Bruns, A.
Breitkopf, C. Blass, Master Albertine, and Cool White. The
Peak Family of bellringers, harpists, and vocalists made their first
an>earance in New York here Dec. 23, and remained until Jan. 8,
1862, the only other entertainments being concerts by Gottschalk,
the pianist, and the artists of the Italian Opera company; magical
seances, by Prof. Adrien, and French dramatic representations by
M. Juignet's company. Oct. 25 C. Sage, former director of the
French Theatre, took a benefit, assisted by Miles. Aline, Costa,
Berthe Morel, and Maggie Andrews, and MM. Ardivani, Garibaldi,
Vietoff, and Prosper. The entertainment was principally musical.
Nov. 25 M. Edgard took a benefit, presenting the vaudevilles of
"Qui sc Disputent s'Adorent," and "A la Bastille," and a concert.
Mr. De Cordova subseqently lectured here on several occasions.
On Dec 6, Paul Juignet began a French comedy season, and
his company included Miles. Marguerite Bouhelier, Anna Ham-
burg, Natalie Dumas, and Aline Delange, and MM. Ernest
Gravier, Julian Rosseau, Albert Mary, Dubois, Garton Grande,
Edgard, and Juignet. The opening entertainment comprised a
prologue in verse, Theodore Barriire's "La Feu au Convent," and
MM. Dupin and Delacour's "Deux Hommes du Nord." These
representations were repeated every Monday and Saturday, with
slight interruptions, when the company played in Boston until
June 5, 1863. Among the most important pieces produced were
Henri Conscience's "Un Pauvre Gentilhomme," Theodore Barrifere
and Jules Lorin's "Le Piano de Berthe," MM. Lambert-Thiboust
and Girardin's "L'Onde et TOmbre," Henri Rochefort's and
Albert Wolf's "Un Homme de Sud," Dumanoir and Clairville's
** Triolet \ la Recherche d'un PSre," Dumanoir and Dennery's
"Don Caesar de Bazan," "La Dame aux Cam61ias," "La Mire
de la Famine," " Un Tenor Leger," " La Code des Femmes," " Le
Serment d'Horace," Dumanoir and Clairville's "L'Amoureux de
Pontoise," About's "Risette, la Millionnaire," De Musset's "Les
Cbeveaux de ma Femme," Cogniard Frires' "Bruno le Fileur,"
Baliac'i " Mercadet le Faiseur," " Le Chevalier du Guet," Moli^re's
** Le D6pit Amoureux," L^n Battu and Jaime fils' " Lucie Didier,"
•"La Plinc ct le Beau Temps," "Pas de Fum^e Sans Feu," Off en-
bach's "La Rose de St Fleur," and Octave Feuillet's "Peril en
la Demeure." Jan. 20, 1863, the Brothers Schmid and Leute,
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12 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE DM4
three Swiss singers, made their first appearance in America
here.
Paul Juigpiet again essayed the direction of French comedy and
vaudeville. His company consisted of MM. Ernest Gravier,
Roche, Faye, Pelletier, Donatien, Edgard, Maillet, Duval, and
Benjamin; Mmes. Angele Levasseur and Anna Hamburg, and
Miles. Louise Maillet, Stephane Bergeon, H^l^ne Donatien,
Nathalie Dumas, Louise Pelletier, Graziella, and Estella Dumas.
The season lasted, with slight intervals, from Oct. 27, 1863, till
April 30, 1864, during which time the following works, with others,
were presented : " Les Vivacity du Capitaine Tic," by M. Labiche ;
"Le Pour et le Contre," by Octave Feuillet; "Jean qui Pleure
et Jean qui Rit," by M. Dumanoir; "Les 37 Sous de M. Mon-
tourdin," by M. Labiche; "Je Dine chez ma Mire," by M.
Thiboust; "Le Caporal et la Payse," by M. Varin; "La Famillc
Lambert," "Les Noces de Jeanette," by Victor Masse; "Rue de
la Lune," by M. de Kock; "Jeanne la Sottc," by MM. Julien and
Pilates; " Tambour Battant ; " " Histoire d'un Sou," by M. Clair-
ville; "La Chanoinesse," by Eugene Scribe; "Les Pantins de
Violette," by Adolph Adam; "Le Gentilhomme Pauvre," by M.
Dumanoir; "Les Femmes Rcvolttes," by L. Lurine; "Un Duel
sous Richelieu," by Lockrey and Mellesville; "La Dame de St.
Tropez," byDennery; "Les ftrennes de M. Poisson;" " Le Jour
de TAn i New York," by MM. X. and Z. ; Les Deux Aveugles,"
by M. Offenbach; "La Bataille de Dames," by M. Scribe; "Le
Voyage de Monsieur Perichon," by MM. Labiche and Martin;
"Trombalcazar," opera bouffe, by Offenbach; "La Joie Fait Peur"
(the original of Boucicault's "Kerry," produced at Burton's old
Theatre as "Sunshine Through the Clouds"), by fimile Girardin;
"Les Affrontes," by Emile Augier; "Le Vicomte Girogee," by
M. Labiche; "Le Cceur et T Argent," by MM. Morrier and
Martin; "Les Filles Gavit," by V. Hugo; "Les Pet its Oiseaux,"
by Labiche and Delacour ; " Le Mari i, la Campagne " (the original
of " The Serious Family"), by MM. Bayard and De Vailly; "Le
Demi Monde," by Dumas pire; "Le Mariage aux Lanternes," by
Offenbach, first time in New York, Feb. 6, 1864; "La Femme de
Primrose," by Cormon; "Une Femme qui se Jette par la Fe-
nfitre," by EugSne Scribe; "La Filles de Giboyer," by M. fimile
Augier; "Les Erreurs du Bel Age," by Xavier and Varin; "Ba-
ta-clan," opera bouffe, by Offenbach; "On Demande un Gouver-
neur," by Decoursettc; "Trente Ans, ou la Vie d'un Joueur," by
Decanze and Dinaux; "La Marraine," by Scribe; "Les Filles del
Marbres," by Barriire and Thiboust; "Bianella, ou le Servanti
Maftresse," opera bouffe, by Frederic von Flotow; " La Diplomatic
du Manage," by Mme. Berton-Samson ; "Jean Baudry," by Auguste
Vercqucrio; " La GrSce de Dicu," by Dennery and Lemoine ; " Une
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Mauvaisc Nuit est Bientdt Pass^/' by H. Honor^; ''Le Medecin
des Enfants," by Anicet Bourgeois, and "Montjoie," by Octave
Feuillet.
The Harrison English opera company, under the management
of Gabriel Harrison, with B. A. Baker as stage manager, began a
season here Jan. 13, 1864. Mme. Comte Borchard, Mary Shaw,
Wm. Castle, S. C Campbell, Geo. Rea, and M. B. Pike were in
the company, with Theodore Thomas as conductor. Jan. 13, 15,
19^ and 21 *^The Bohemian Girl " was rendered. A fortnight later
the company returned, and on Feb. 3, 5, 10, and 12 sang "Mari-
tana." March 24 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Watkins and Carlotta Shaw
presented an entertainment written for them by Charles Gayler,
entitled " Photographiana. " This they repeated for several nights.
Niblo's Saloon was leased June i by Mr. Crabtree, the father of
Lotta, with Harry Jordan as his acting manager. Lotta was
innounced as "The California Pet," and appeared in the sketches
"The Mysterious Chamber" and "Jenny Lind," singing, dancing,
and playing on the banjo. This was her first appearance in New
York. The audience was cold and indifferent, and did not appear
to appreciate the abilities of this lady. She remained four nights,
during which "The Wife's Lesson ''^ and "The Maid of Munster"
were also given. This lady was bom in New York, at 750 Broad-
way, Nov. 7, 1847. Her father was John Ash worth Crabtree,
who kept a bookstore in Nassau Street Her early life was
spent in California, where, as a child actress, she was a great
favorite. She has the reputation of being the richest actress in
the world.
The following season concerts were given. The Thorpe Brothers
took possession of the saloon Oct 3, and occupied it for two weeks,
giving a series of spiritualistic seances. Oct 27 Mrs. O'Neill,
m/i Annie James, gave a concert, assisted by Castle, Campbell,
Frank Gilder, and J. O'Neill. M. Juignet's French company
occupied Niblo's Saloon Tuesdays and Saturdays during the sea-
ton from Oct 29, 1864, until the end of April, 1865, ^ith the
exception of slight intervals, when visits were made to Philadel*
phia and Boston. Concerts were given by Mrs. O'Neill Nov. 16,
by J. E. Perring Nov. 23, by Madame Paravalli and pupils Dec. i,
by Mile. Barnetchie Dec 8, and by Frank B. Converse Dec, 29.
On Jan. 4 and Jan. 6, 1865, an Italian opera company, under the
management of M. Wertheimber and conductorship of Sig. Rosa,
sang •^L'Elisir d'Amore." The principal artists were Mile.
Claudini Cairoli and Signori Mongiardini, Ardavani, and Fellini.
A concert was given by Laura Harris Jan. 23. M. Wechsung,
fllutist made his American d^but Jan. 24. The Davis family
were heard in concert Jan. 26. Feb. 13 Max Strakosch's concert
company appeared Mile. Helcne de Katow, Russian violinist.
14 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE CxSsa
Jas. M. Wehli, pianist, and Mile. Celestine Huntley, soprano,
made their American d^but. The other artists were Signori
Lorenzo, Remi, Rosa, and Bendelari. The Strakosch concert
company also gave concerts on Feb. 15, 16, 24, 25, and March i,
2, 13, 24, and 25, assisted by Laura Harris, Signor Paulicchi, and
others.
Mile. Camille Urso, the violinist, gave a concert Feb. 27, and
Mr. Cordova lectured March 6. March 22 the Benevolent Dramatic
and Musical Association presented the drama of "Deceit, or Feel-
ing and Fashion," and a concert by Gustavus Geary, G. W. Brad-
shaw, Mina Geary, and Celia Hoffheimer. L. M. Grottschalk, the
pianist, gave a series of farewell concerts prior to his departure for
California, with Sig. Muzio, March 29, 30, and 31. Niblo's Saloon
was closed as a place of amusement May 9, 1865, and altered for
the dining-room of the Metropolitan Hotel.
WHITE'S VARIETIES.
THE house known as "White's Varieties" was situated at 17-
19 Bowery, and was built by Edwin P. Christy, the minstrel
manager. It was opened Sept. 13, 1852, by Charles T. White.
"The Child of the Regiment" was presented here Nov. 2, when
William R. Floyd made his first appearance on any stage, acting
the Corporal. The following is the copy of a programme :
Proprietor and Manager C. White
Treasurer J. Simpson
Musical Director Herr Noll
Dramatic Director T. D. Yeomans
PRICES OF ADMISSION.
Dress Circle 25 cts. | Private Boxes $i>50
Parquet and 2d Circle . . . i2>^ | Stage Boxes 2.00
Part First.
The performance will commence with the farce,
"OUR GUARDIAN ANGEL."
Mr. Dulcimer J^ny Merrifield
Jasper Cranky Bannister
Defemere Lazytongs C. Warwick
Molly Snaggs (in which she will sing a new song, called " Talking in My Sleep,"
written oy Mrs. Osgood) Kose Merrifield
Miss Myrtle Mrs. Isherwood
Kate Swynnerton Miss Pentland
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Part Sbcond.
WHITE'S SERENADERS, AS DANDY NEGROES OF THE NORTH,
imodttdng the foUowing collection of new aongt, glees, jokes, etc. :
Overture, Fall Band
Let*s be Gaj, from the opera of '' Rob-
ert kDU>k** . . . Company
CatT, EhiHing C. White
McfindaMay Corrister
Old Folks at home .... Deaves
The Darkey Bhckberry Party
Company
Massa's in the Cokl, Cold
Gronnd G. Rich
Farewell, My LiUy Dear, . C.White
Dina's Serenade .... Corrister
Coon Hont C. White
Quickstep Full Band
Part Third.
Favorite Song by Mrs. Rose Merrifield
SHAKESPEARIAN READINGS.
bf MiM Lora Gordon, the wonderful prodigy, a^ed five Tears, who will appear in
tnfmefits from "* King Lear," assisteo by her sister, Isabella Gordon.
HiflilaDd Flinff by Miss E. Johnson
A aew Comic Song, ""The Bloomerees** Jerry Merrifiekl
Baaio Solo Dan Emmett
The whole to conclude with the
SMOKE HOUSE DANCE AND PLANTATION REEL,
by John Diamond and Master Franks.
Thunday, Friday and Saturday evenings will be performed the Musical Farce
of ** The Two Gregories.*^
No free list to this establishment. No orders received.
Afternoon performance every Saturday, commencing at 3 o'clock.
Frank S. Chanfrau was the first dramatic manager of this house,
and he took charge of it Oct. 18, 1852. He received from Christy
a weekly salary of ^100, and 25 per cent of the receipts when he
acted. It was at this time that his acquaintance began with Miss
Albcrtinc. In the company were John ("that rascal Jack ") Dunn,
A. H. ("Dolly") Davenport, Jerry Merrifield, Keeler, Miss Al-
bertinc. Rose Merrifield, Miss Isherwood, Mr. and Mrs. France,
William R. Floyd, and others.
Mile. Albertine had a checkered career. Her right name was
Hannah Manchester, and she was bom at the Stone Bridge, Tiver-
ton, R. I., in 1831. Her d^but was at Augusta, Me., as Sophia
in "The Rendezvous," during the season of 1846-47, but she soon
took to the art of dancing. When F. S. Chanfrau played at the
01}'mpic Theatre, Washington, D. C, Albertine was engaged to
support him. Her next appearance was at the Arch Street
1 6 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE DH*
Theatre, Philadelphia, as leading support to the elder Booth.
This was in March, 1850. She travelled with F. S. Chanfrau for
six seasons, commencing in the fall of 1850. In California she
not only played Lize to Chanfrau *s Mose, but such characters as
Clarisse Delville, in "Satan in Paris," and Dot, in "The Cricket
on the Hearth," and danced to the great delight of old "Forty-
niners." In 1852 she and Chanfrau returned to New York, and at
Astor Place Opera House drew all Gotham to witness their com-
panion pictures of the "Bowery B'hoy and His Gal." In 1857,
Albertine severed her engagement with Mr. Chanfrau, and returned
to California, starring there for two years with increasing popu-
larity, when she was induced to accept an engagement to go to
Australia with G. V. Brooke. While acting at Ballarat she caught
a cold, which turned into the colonial fever. She recovered and
commenced to dance, but became so blind that she could scarcely
see the footlights, and was compelled to leave the stage. She was
under the care of oculists for one year without receiving any benefit.
At last, driven by poverty, — all her jewelry and clothes having
been parted with, — she went into the Benevolent Asylum in
Ballarat, where she learned to sew, knit, and read. For years she
was considered dead by all who knew her in this country, a report
to that effect having been printed in the Australian papers and
copied in various American journals. One day the following letter
was received by the editor of a New York paper and published.
Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, Jan. ii, 1875.
In yisitiog the Benevolent Asylum in this city, I discovered a poor American
lady, formerly a member of the profession, whose sad case at once enlisted my
sympathies, and I take the libeity of calling the attention of my professional
brothers and sisters in America, through your valuable journal, to a most worthy
object of charity. I was introduced to a blind inmate, who, I was astonished to
discover, was a Mme. Albertine, who, some years ago, I saw in the Celeste style
of drama here, and thought her very good. She came to Australia thirteen years
ago, playing in all the theatres. Tnroufi;h illness the poor woman became totally
bund some seven years ago, and has been for a long time an inmate of this
benevolent institution. She is about forty years of age, and of a most sen-
sitive nature. Her only object now is to get back to ner native place, where
she would be among her own people. I do think this a case in which all mem-
bers of our profession should unite in providing for her future, and as far as is
in my power I will do all I can to forward her to her friends. The expense of
sending her to Boston would be about two hundred and fifty dollars. She is
a poor, afflicted, sightless woman, and an American by birth. Yours truly,
Stuart O'Brien, Theatre Royal, Melbourne.
This was the first intimation her friends had of her existence.
Through the extraordinary kindness of Mr. O'Brien, Mr. Adams,
American consul, and Commander Chandler, of U.S. S. "Swatara,"
she reached America. Just before her arrival home her brother-
in-law received the following communication :
M9sC ST. CHARLES THEATRE 1 7
Thbatei Royal, Mxlbournk, AumtAUA,
March 10, 1875.
Sib, — Mme. Albertine, for tome jremrt quite blinds and an inmate of one ci
9m i— Umtkioa, left for New York per United States ship of war Swatara, hav-
mm had a pasaace ceoeronsly grantra her bv Commander Ralph Chandler. Tte
skrp will arrhFttin New York about the ena of May next, ana she desired me to
t to yo« as to her reoeptkm on her arrival. She also sunested that I should
joa to write to Bessie and Susan Manchester. I shaU be most happy to
frooi yo« of her safe arrival at New York, and there is some hope of the
of her sight I am, sir,
Your obedient servant, Stuart O'Brihi.
To William Cannon, New Bedford, Mais.
The ** Swatara " arrived here with Albertine on board June i»
1875, and for a brief period she resided at Hoboken, N. J., after
which she went to New Bedford, Mass., where she remained till
her death, Oct 6, 1889, at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Wil-
liam C Cannon.
In February, 1853, this house was remodelled and opened as
the St. Charles Theatre, with dramatic performances. James
Pilgrim, the author-actor, was the manager, who began Feb. 25,
with a small stock company. ''The Serious Family" was
acted March 2, with Mr. Robinson as Aminadab Sleek. After
it, came ** A Husband at Sight," with Miss Albertine as Cather*
ine; a dance hy Miss Sophie followed, after which Miss Mitchell
plavcd Joseph m ** The Yoimg Scamp. **
f6bn R. Scott began an engagement March 16. He appeared as
Sir Giles Overreach, in ''A New Wav to Pay Old Debts," and
later in ''The Stranger," '' Virginius, on which occasion M. W.
Lef!ingwell made his bow in the farce, "P. P., or The Man and
the Tiger," "Don Caesar de Bazan," "The Willow Copse," "Rob
Roy," "Richard III.," "The Adopted Child," "Richelieu,"
-Damon and Pythias," and "Wallace." "Eveleen Wilson," a
dramatization bv Mr. Pilgrim, from the story of that name, was
seen April 4. John R. Scott closed April 16. "The Momentous
Question " was acted April 18, with J. M. Cooke as Robert Shelly,
Miss Mitchell as Rachel Ryland. "Eveleen Wilson" followed,
vTth Pilgrim, Robinson, Miss Mitchell, and Mrs. Mason in the
principal characters, and the entertainment closed with " The Boys
of Saratoga," Julia Pelby acting Caroline Grantley. April 20
Mrs. H. P. Grattan played Lady Randolph in "Douglas." May 9
sras the amniversary of the New York Dramatic Society, and the
performance consisted of "The Merchant of Venice, — Harry
Seymour as Shylock, Miss Grey as Portia, and Kate Hunter as
Xerissa, — " The Review," with Welsh Edwards and Fanny Os-
borne in the principal characters, Dutch readings by Sam Glenn,
the farce, "My Wife's Second Floor."
The next manager was Charles R. Thome, who opened Aug. I
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with "The Poor Soldier," "The Child of the Regiment," and
"The Lady and the Devil." The company included Julia Pelby,
Delia Norval (who was murdered at Windsor Locks, Ct), Rose,
May, Allen, Mesdames C. R. Thome, Brunton (formerly Helen
Matthews), Bamett, Monell, Lewis, Mestayer, Brunton, John
Winans, A. L. Vincent, Odell, Harry Seymour, Tom Wemyss,
Holmes, J. B. Wright (stage manager). Mr. Thome took a
benefit Sept. 3 in "The Limerick Boy," which had this cast:
Paddy Miles . . . James Pilgrim
Mrs. Fidget .... Mrs. Monell
Henry Holmes
Jane Miss May
A dance by Miss La Folle was done, after which came " Michael
Erie": Michael Erie, Harry Watkins; Philip D'Arville, Griffiths;
David Gillifiower, Weaver; Andrew, Holmes; Jackson, Thomas;
Dame Stapleton, Mrs. Monell; Julia Spring, Julia Pelby; Stephen
Gerard, Vincent; Miles, Seymour; Bates, Odell; Mary, Miss
Allen. This was followed with a song, after which "The
Widow's Victim" was played:
Coates Weaver
Remden Odell
Job Vincent
Jeremiah Clip .
iane Chatterly
Irs. Ratdeton
. . Wm. Goodall
Mrs. C. R. Thome
. . . Miss Pelby
Podge Griffiths
Twitter Holmes
Mrs. Twitter .... Miss Allen
The performance closed with "The Ourang Outang." George Lea
bought this house from Charley White in 1854, and managed it for
a few months as a novelty theatre, after which it became a German
theatre until Jan. i, 1855. It was then closed, and on March 11,
1855, was sold at auction and converted into stores.
THE OLD STUYVESANT.
THE " Old Stuyvesant " was situated at 663 Broadway, opposite
Bond Street, and afterwards variously known as Academy
Hall, Donaldson Opera House, and Mozart Hall. Mons. L. Poz-
nanski appeared here in concert Dec 20, 1852. R. H. Sliter, the
clog dancer, was seen Sept 11, 1852. John R Owens began a
summer season here July 25, 1853, with his polyphonic, myrio-
graphic monologue, founded on his ascent of Mont Blanc. Sept.
28 there was exhibited what was considered a wonderful curiosity,
— Cornelius Vroman, aged 57 years, a native of Munroe County,
N. Y., who had been in apparent pleasant and profound sleep for
five years. Ferham's "Seven Mile Mirror" was seen Oct. 31,
1853. Sam S. Sanford's Opera company were heard Aug. 28,
1854. Ferham's Burlesque opera troupe appeared Oct. 16, 1854,
in "The Rabble Family's" comic pantomime "Sam Fatch," ar-*"^
/ /
•^ V.
FRANCONFS HIPPODROME 1 9
by Edwin Marden, being a burlesque on the Ravel Family.
The boose closed Jan. 5, 1855, for two months. Perham*s same
company returned in March, and remained until July. The next
occupants were Christy's Minstrels, who commenced Dec. 10 for
twelve nights. E. H. Pierce, J. B. Donniker, Ben Mallorv, J. W.
Rajrnor, Lewis Bfanns, W. P. Collins, N. W. Gould, T. Christian,
H. Huntington, S. Condit, and Jos. Murphy were members of the
company. The name of the theatre was now changed to Donald-
son's Opera House. Tom Thumb and Dr. Valentine appeared
April 28, i8s6.
Mme. Anna de La Grange gave a concert here Nov. 10^ 1857, for
the benefit of Henrietta Simon. The name of the house was again
changed, this time to The Canterbury, and was opened by Fox
ft Curran July 16, i860, as a variety theatre. Charley White
appeared Aug.. 27. J. H. Odgen, the English comic singer, made
bis American d^but Sept 3. Marietta Ravel, the tight-rope
dancer, the Carlo Family, Cool Burgess, and Kate Pennoyer were
added to the company Oct. 22. David Braham was the musical
director. Adah Isaacs Menken appeared Dec 17 as a singer and
dancer. George Christy's Minstrels appeared June 10^ 1861 ; the
principals were George Christy, Cool White, George Fox, Ed.
Hamlam, W. Marks, J. A Herman, W. Wrightman, J. Bayley,
T. McNally, J. Clairville, P. Cardella, J. Kelk, F. Boniface,
Blaoque, Lynes, and Masters Bobby and Leon. Fox & Sharpley's
Binstrels took possession of the ball Oct 7, and remained for
three weeka In this company were Sam Sharpley and Dave Reed.
They were succeeded Oct 28 by Hoolev's minstrels, Hooley &
Grimn« proprietors, who remained until May, 1862, during which
time G. W. H. Griffin, Charles Fox, Billy Gray, Melville, Mar-
lowe. Reed, Childs, J. C. Reeves, RoUin Howard, Asche, McNally,
R. M. Hooley, Morley, Currie, and Smitze appeared. In May.
1862, the AUeghanians appeared.
FRANCONrS HIPPODROME.
DURING the winter of 1852-53 there was formed a syndicate
of showmen (eight Americans), including Avery Smith.
Richard Sands, Titus and Seth R Howes, for the purpose of in«
trodocing the hippodrome to America. Corporal Thompson's lot,
titoated at the northwest comer of Twenty-third Street and Broad-
way (now occupied by the Fifth Avenue Hotel) — also once known
as a bostelrie, a sort of stopping-place for turfmen and other
sportive gentlemen, — was secured, and a large structure erected«
Although at that time the location was out of town, it was con*
lidered the most convenient It was a little vellow wooden house,
originally built as a country residence by Christopher Mildeberger.
20 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D^
At the time referred to, fast trotting horses and light wagons were
very popular, and Corporal Thompson's house was a favorite stop-
ping place for the gilded youth, the fast men, and the better class
of sporting characters of the period. The land belonged to the
Howland estate. It did not bring in much income, and when
Monnot made an offer for the property, his proposition was ac-
cepted The little yellow house soon disappeared to make room
for the Hippodrome, where the sports of the Roman circus, the
chariot races, and gladiatorial contests and other performances
were presented. The structure was built of brick walls, two
stories high, while the auditorium was covered with a tin roof, the
inside of the walls being covered with canvas. The first exhibi-
tion was given May 2, 1853. The performers were Mme. Franconi,
Henry Franconi, Mme. Chiarini, Les FrSres Siegrist, Mme. Sie-
grist, Sylvester, Mme. Ricard, Mile. Mason, Angelina, Caroline
Vidal, Leontine Geilhard, Adeline Figett, Eugenie Maria, Mons.
Ferdinand Maria, Eugenie Cerf, Mons. Mason, Mons. and Master
Nicolo. H. Franconi was director of hippodrome. The prices of
admission were: Boxes, 50 cts.; reserved seats, $1; pit, 25 cts. ;
season tickets, $$0. Long before the performance commenced the
sale of tickets was stopped, and many thousand were disappointed
in obtaining admission. The amphitheatre held an audience of
4,ocx>, which was the capacity of the place. The circle was 700 ft.
in circumference.
Franconi 's Hippodrome was conducted in a style unknown in
equestrian performances. It was a vast amphitheatre, having no
stage, but enclosing a stadium, over which were run chariot races,
and upon which other exciting displays were made. The contor-
tionist, Mons. Deveme, and the Sylvester Family, in the spiral
globe act (for the first time in America), were also seen. Franconi
introduced his performing '' manage " and race horses and racing
ostriches. The latter were driven in harness and were rode under
saddle by small boys around the race track. There were male and
female characters, racing camels, elephants, and reindeers. The
stag hunt was done with horses and hounds, leaping barricades and
ditches filled with water, twelve feet wide. James M. Nixon was
manager of the performance; he also did an act with two boys, on
a platform on wheels, while being driven around the ring. Each
performance commenced with " The Field of the Cloth of Gold. "
In the tournament knights on horseback fought a combat with
battle-axes and spears, finishing the act with one horse and rider
supposed to be killed. The entertainment was continued for about
three weeks, when the American artists, with their horses, together
with Chiarini and his performing horses, started for a summer tour.
J. A. Dumbolton took a benefit Aug. 12, 1853, when a trotting
match took place between Lady Suffolk, entered by Hiram Wood-
WASHINGTON CIRCUS 21
mff. ind Mac» entered by William Whelan. The first season
doted Nov. 26^ 1853, and the company went to Boston. The
•eoood and last season opened June 26, 1854* The Fifth Avenue
kotel was built on the Hippodrome's site and opened in 1859.
EMPIRE HALL
EMPIRE HALL was situated at 596 Broadway, and adjoined
the Metn^litan Hotel. In February, 1853, it was occupied
by Ba&vard's Pilgrimage to Jerusalem ana Holy Land. May 12,
1S56W the Keller troupe commenced with tableaux and musical
0Otri^ Gustave Dedas appeared with regvLlzr dramatic perform-
aaoea in September, with a French company. A series of paint-
21, representing scenes in Dr. Kane's Arctic voyages, were on
ibition Oct 12, 1857. The place was afterward known as The
Santa Claus, and R. W. Williams was the manager. He re-
here until the lease expired, January, 1859^ when he
to 72 Prince Street
THE MAZE GARDEN
WHAT was known as The Maze Garden was situated on Fifth
Avenue, near Forty-second Street, opposite the entrance to
the Crolon Reservoir. The Garden occupied two acres of {^und,
cpftfeJ with a large growth of deciduous and evergreen trees and
shniba» adorned with arbors and fountains, and surrounded by
riossy slopes, effectively combining the beauties of nature and art
la tbe main building were two refreshment saloons with commo-
dioas piazzas. The most attractive feature of the Garden was the
■aae or labyrinths, constructed after the plan of the one in Hamp-
tOQ Court, London, formed in the early part of King William IV. 's
ftign, and the only one in the country. Ice cream and other re-
freshments were served. No spirituous or intoxicating liquors
were sold. It was open every day, commencing July i, 1853, from
t A. M. until sunset. The entrance to the Garden was free.
Mitchell & Ca were managers.
WASHINGTON CIRCUS
A CANVAS show known as the Washington Circus was situ-
ated on the comer of Sixth Avenue and Thirty-ninth Street,
m the immediate vicinity of the Crystal Palace. It was opened
Jime IS, 1853, by Col. Alvah Mann, formerly manager of the old
Broadway Theatre. Mme. Tourniaire, the Antonio Family,
W. H. darroll and Mrs. and Miss Carroll (afterwards Mrs. Ben
Maginley) were in the company.
22 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D^
THE CRYSTAL PALACE
THE Crystal Palace was situated in Forty -second Street and
Sixth Avenue, and was opened July 14, 1853. It covered
five acres. Its sides were composed of glass, supported by iron.
There were two military bands, — Dodworth's and Bloomfield's
U. S. Band, and an orchestra and Noll's Military Band, — a grand
chorus, and an immense organ. There were present about 20,000
people on the opening day. The U. S. Band struck up '^Hail
Columbia," and finished with "Yankee Doodle." This was fol-
lowed by a prayer by Bishop Wainwright. Then came the hymn,
"Old Hundred," by the Second Harmonic society, with Gea
Bristow as conductor; Mr. Timm was director of the musical ar-
rangements. Theodore Sedgwick, president of the Crystal Palace
association, then addressed Franklin Pierce, President of the
United States. June 15, 1854, there was "a musical congpress."
M. Jullien was the conductor. This artist took a benefit here and
made his last appearance in America June 26, being his first and
only benefit in America. Oct. 31 the place was closed.^ During
the removal of the goods and the sales by auction, visitors were
admitted at twelve and a half cents each. This edifice started in
its delicate beauty from the earth like the '' 'magining of happy
vision." Viewed at a distance, its burnished dome resembl^ a
half-disclosed balloon, as large as a cathedral, but light, brilliant,
and seemingly ready to burst its bands and soar aloft. Nothing
like this building, in shape or size, material or effect, was ever
before seen in America. It was two stories high. The first was
in the form of an octagon, the second of a Greek cross. The centre
of this was a dome, 148 ft. high. The four comers of the octagon
were furnished each with two towers, 70 ft. high. These towers
supported flagstaffs. The construction of the building was similar
to that of the original in London. The 29th annual fair of the
American Institute was opened here Sept. 15, 1857. It was
destroyed by fire Oct. 5, 1858. The site is now called Bryant
Park-
BROADWAY MUSEUM AND MENAGERIE
THE Broadway Museum and Menagerie was situated at 337
Broadway, and was opened Nov. 21, 1853, with a collection
of living wild animals, including the rhinoceros, elephant Hanni-
bal, lions, tigers, leopards, bears, and zebras, also Herr Driesbach,
the lion king. The Siamese twins. Chang and Eng, and Mr.
Nellis, the man without arms, were to be seen. This place closed
April 15, 1854.
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WASHINGTON HALL
WASHINGTON HALL was situated at 103, 105, 107 Eliza-
beth Street, near Grand Street, and was occupied Nov. 6,
1S539 by a German opera company under the direction of Adolphus
Libcnti, who opened with the opera of ''Das Nachblager in
APOLLO ROOMS
APOLLO ROOMS were situated on the east side of Broadway,
below Canal and opposite Lispenard Street. Thev were
for various exhibitions, such as concerts, lectures, ana pano-
It was at one time called the American Art Union. It
afterwards converted into a concert and ball-room, and so con-
tinued until it was torn down.
WORLD HALL
A PLACE of amusement known as '' World Hall " was situated
at 377 and 379 Broadway, comer of White Street Prof.
Hart*s panorama and diorama of the whole world was on exhibi-
tion here April, 1854.
FRANKLIN MUSEUM
THE Franklin Museum was situated at 127 Grand Street,
upstairs, one door from Broadway. It was owned by James
Mulligan, who kept a liquor store next door. He also carried on
horseshoeing in the basement of 127 Grand Street The first floor
was tenanted by a Mr. Parroelee, who kept a concert saloon. The
entire upper part of the building was occupied by Geo. Lea, who
leased the place at the close of his management of 53 Bowerv
(April, 1854), and named it the Franklin Museum. The princi-
pal attractions were model artists. On Dec 7, 1857, there were
twenty-seven "ladies,'* under the direction of Mme. Wharton, who
appeared afternoon and evening each day in the week (except
Sunday) in fourteen living representations of statuary. The ad-
mission was: Orchestra seats, 50 cts. ; boxes, 25 cts. George Lea
continued here until the close of the season of i859-6a No
entertainment of any nature was given here after Mr. Lea left, but
the first floor was used as a restaurant
WHITE'S OPERA HOUSE
WHITE'S OPERA HOUSE was situated at 49 Bowery, oppo-
site the Old Bowery Theatre, and was opened Aug. 7, 1854,
by Charley White. Here, also, R. M. Carroll made his d^but as
24 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE C»H4
"Master Marks." In fact, no similar place ever introduced one-
third of the comic material during its whole existence as this same
establishment. Dan D. Emmett, Frank Stanton, Billy Coleman,
John Murray, Pic Butler, M. Turner, W. Roark, J. T. Huntley,
L Donnelly, M. Lewis, G. White, W. N. Smith, Master Juba,
Boston Rattler, Wm. Donaldson, Wm. Quinn, J. Carroll, Tim
Norton, Tom Briggs, Hi Rumsey, James Budworth, Wm. Bud-
worth, Dan Gardner, Joe Brown, Mike Mitchell, T. D. Rice, John
Mulligan, Luke West, Johnny Pell, Sam Wells, Billy Newcomb,
Charley Fox, Dave Wambold, Ned Deaves, Pierce, and Warren,
all appeared here. One of the favorites at this house was William
N. Smith, the champion bone soloist. He was compelled to retire
from the profession about 1866, in consequence of an abscess that
formed in his right breast, which, after being operated upon,
affected him in his right arm, drawing it up so that it was impos-
sible for him to shake the bones any more. He went to the hospi-
tal, and, while under the influence of ether, the doctors forced his
arm back, making it straight, but in doing so snapped some of the
tendons, from which up to his death (which occurred in this city
Feb. 4, 1869) he suffered constant pain. Mr. White kept the
house going for a short time, and was joined in the management by
Geo. Lea. White's Serenaders was the entertainment presented
until Mr. Lea, finding it was not the success anticipated, took
possession of the entire building and converted it into a kind of
a "sideshow," which paid better.
This theatre was destroyed by fire Jan. 20, 1857.
THE AMERICAN VARIETIES
A LARGE room formerly occupied as an " American Ice Cream
Saloon," at 7 Chatham Square, was refitted and opened by
Prof. Leon Sept. 3, 1854, and called "The American Varieties.
A stage was erected and performances were given in magic, per-
forming canary birds, together with a negro minstrel troupe, con-
sisting of J. M. Keese, guitar; H. Mestayer, violin; J. A. Flynn,
bones; S. Coleman, tambourine; B. Herrmann, banjo; scenes in
ventriloquism. The admission was 12^ cts. ; reserved seats,
25 cts.
THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC
AN historical house in the annals of New York theatres is " The
Academy of Music, " located on the north side of Fourteenth
Street between Third Avenue and Irving Place. It was estimated
that 1^200, OCX) would be ample for building such a theatre. Of
this amount, |li95,ocx> was subscribed and paid in. Instead of
i%l] THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC 25
t200,ocxy the house cost 1^335,000; $60,000 for the ground and
^275,000 for the building. It was erected in 1854, in accordance
with the plans and directions of Alexander Saeltzer, architect.
There were 4,600 seats. The house and stage was one of the
largest in the country. Max Maretzek was the first lessee, and he
tented it to James H. Hackett, who gave the initial performance
Oct 2, 1854, of "Norma," by the Grisi and Mario opera com-
pany. The prices of seats were considered exorbitant then.
Three dollars was asked for parquet seats, and from |li2 to II40
for the boxes. The public resented these high prices, and the
opening of the Academy was a failure in every sense of the word.
Only fifteen hundred persons were present, and the next day the
prices were reduced one half.
Oct 9 ''I Puritani" was sung, with the first appearance in this
city of ISemardi, the baritone, as Ricardo. The house was closed
OCL 23, and continued dark for one week, in consequence of the
illness of Mario, but he recovered to reopen Nov. 14 in " I Puri-
tanL" Dec 14 ''Norma" was sung, and Sig. Lorini, late first
tenor of the Havana Opera company, made his first appearance in
New York in four years. He sang the rdle of Follione, Mario
being again indisposed. The season, which had been a disastrous
one, with a loss of |l8,ooo, closed Dec. 29 with a benefit to J. H.
HacketL Grisi and Mario appeared in " La Traviata. " Previous
to the opera, Mr. Hackett came before the curtain, thanked the
audience for their generosity on the occasion of his benefit, and
innoonced that Grisi and Mario, as well as other members of the
company, had tendered their services for a benefit to be given in
relief of the poor of this city. It took the form of a concert on
Jan. II, 1855, at this house. Ole Bull was the next lessee who
had silent partners. A prize of |li,ooo was offered by them for
tiie best original opera by an American composer, and upon a
strictly American subject. Then the stockholders took a turn,
with Chevalier Wikoff as manager, and lost about |l28,ooa Al-
together the first year of the Academy cost about 1^50,000.
The reopening under the new management occurred Feb. 19,
1855, ^i^h '' Rigoletto. " The company consisted of Beagie Bol-
cioni and Ettore Barili (their first appearance in America),
Cesare Badiali, Domenico Lorini, Luigo Rocco, Bertucca Maret-
zek, Pktti-Strakosch, Coletti, Avogadro, Muller, Puinto, Leonardi,
and BaratinL Max Maretzek was musical director. The prices
were: Pkrquet, circle, and dress circle, $1; second circle, 50
cts. ; gallery, 25 cts. ; reserved seats 50 cts. " II Trovatore " was
brought out for the first time in this country April 30, with
Vestvali, Steffanone, Brig^oli, and Amodio in the cast. A testi-
nxmial benefit to James W. Wallack, Sr. , took place afternoon and
efcniog of May 29. This was the programme : —
26 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D»55
Afternoon Performance.
"MONSIEUR JACQUES."
Vivid Mr. Leveie
Sequence J. Stoddart
Monsieur Jacques . . Morris Bamett
Melanie Kate Reienolds
Antonio Mr. Burke
After which came the following Concert.
THE SKYLARK Louisa Pyne
HUNTING TOWER (Scotch ballad) Miss Pync
DUETT, " Tomame,'* from " Don Pasquale,*' by Louisa Pyne and W. Harrison
ARIA QUI IDEGNO Borrani
This was followed by
"A MORNING CALL."
Sir Edward Ardent F. B. Conway
Mrs. Chillinfiton Mrs. F. B. Conway
SCENA Isidora Clark
SONG Marion Macarthy
SONG " La Seranata '* Miss Duckworth
PAS DE DEUX Ducy Barre and G. W. Smith
After which came
"DELICATE GROUND."
Citizen Sangfroid ..CM. Walcot I Alphonse Grosvenor
Pauline Mrs. Hoeyl
The whole concluded with a comic medley dog dance by Ben Yates.
Evening Performance.
"DAMON AND PYTHIAS."
Damon Edwin Forrest
LucuUus Grosvenor
Philistius Wm. Norton
Calanthe Fannv Vinine
Hermione Mrs. Bucklana
Child Miss Wallis
PAS DE DEUX Mile. Zoe and Mons. Wiethoff
OVERTURE Orchestra, led by M. Chatd
This was followed by
"THE POOR GENTLEMAN,"
compressed for this occasion, but the principal portions of the play retained.
Pythias .... E..L. Davenport
Dyonisius John Dyott
Damocles Chippendale
Prodes Bernard
Arria Miss Carman
Frederick Bramble J. Lester (Wallack)
Dr. Olapod . . . John Brougham
Corporal Foss .... Chippendale
Lucretia MacTab . . . Mrs. Blake
Sir Robert Bramble . . W. R. Blake
Humphrey Dobbin . . . . H. Hall
Lieut. Worthington . . John Dyott
Sir Charles Cropeland . Mr. Stewart
Emily Worthington . . Rosa Bennett
The whole conduded with
"A LADY AND GENTLEMAN IN A PECULIARLY PERPLEXING
PREDICAMENT."
The Gendeman Wm. Davidge
The Ladv Mrs. Stephens
Mme. Jooarde Miss Carman
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27
Mr. Wallack, on being called before the curtain, made a graceful
speech, and closed by saying " this affair was a free-will ofifering
to him by his company and others of his profession, and he accepted
it, not as some journals had hinted, as a mendicant (it having been
so represented in several of the newspapers of the day), but as a
gentleman." In "The Poor Gentleman '^ Rosa Bennett was billed
for Emily Worthington, but did not appear, owing to illness, and
Mrs. John Hoey was subitituted for the rdle. The prices of ad-
mission were: For the afternoon, |li ; no seats reserved. Evening,
tlie prices were : Gallery, 25 cts. ; every other portion of the
$1, with 50 cts. extra for reserved seats. The private
were sold at auction.
Max Bfaretzek was the manager season of 1855-56. On Oct. 30
" Semiramide " was presented for the first time. A benefit was
given to George H. ("Gentleman George") Barrett Nov. 20^
being the final retirement from the stage of this veteran actor.
The programme was as follows : Trial scene from " The Merchant
of V^enice," J. W. Wallack as Shylock (his first appearance in
twelve months); Harry Placide as Launcelot Gobbo; Frazer as
Lorenzo (in which character he introduced the serenade of " When
Rosy Daylight Flies," and, with Georgiana Hodson, the duet, ^I
Love Thee"); Lanergan was the Bassanio; A. W. Fenno, Grati-
too; Sandford, the Duke; H. R Phillips, Antonio; Stoddart,
Tubal; David Whiting, Old Cyobbo; Cutter, Salanio; Hodges,
Silarino; Ringgold, Balthazar; Walters, Leonado; Mme. Ponisi,
Portia; Mrs. Stephens, Nerissa; and Georgiana Hodson, Jessica,
with the song, "Scenes That are Brightest." This was followed
by a concert, in which Dodworth's Band gave several of their
compositions. Henrietta Behrend and Borani sang several songs.
The performance closed with the third, fourth, and fifth acts of
"The School for Scandal," cast as follows:
Sir Peter R. Blake
Mows T. Placide
Sir Bcnjamio C. Clarke
Crabtne D. Whidng
Trip GrosTenor
Ckartes J. Lester
Lady Teazle . . Julia Dean Hayne
Mrm. Csadoar . . . Mrs. Broagham
Maria Mn. Warren
Lady Sneerwell . .Mrs. ThompiOQ
Joteph C. Fisher
Sir Oliver .... John Brougham
Careless F. Lyster
Snake B. T. Ringgold
Sir Harry WaTters
Rowley Henry
Jo8eph*s Senrant . . L. J. Vincent
Previous to the comedy Mr. Barrett appeared before the curtain
hsTing his children by the hand, and took leave of the public in a
short and feeling address. He died in this city Sept. 5, i86a
Who shall tell the privations he silently endured ? Who picture
tiK anguish of his sensitive feelings as he gasped away his life,
limes in actual want, and rarely in the possession of the com-
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A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE DV
monest domestic comforts ? When the Dramatic Fund was com-
pelled by its bad management to curtail its annuities, Barrett was
thrown, with his interesting family, almost entirely upon the kind-
ness of his friends. How few actors have the prudence to "lay
up " in the sunshine a store for a rainy day 1 How very few can
get rid of the self-conceit which whispers, when they are making
money abundantly, that they shall ever do it — that the golden tide
will never turn — that no darkness of night shall ever follow the
noonday of their prosperity. George Horton Barrett was familiarly
known as '' Gentleman George. " He was bom at Exeter, Devon*
England, Jan. 9, 1794, and made his first appearance on the Amer-
ican stage, 179(5, as a child, in "Pizarro," at the Federal Street
Theatre, Boston. In June, 1806, he appeared at the Park Theatre,
New York, as Young Norval in "Douglas." In 1829 he was co-
manager with Gilfert of the Bowery Theatre. In 1847, he returned
to England for the purpose of engaging actors for the opening of
the Broadway Theatre, and in September he became acting and
stage manager of that theatre. On Feb. 15, 1858, he opened a
school of acting at 213 Bleecker Street, New York. He had
scarcely an equal as a light comedian in America.
" Hamlet " was played here Nov. 27, with this cast :
Hamlet C. T. P. Ware Gufldenstcrn . . . D. C. Morehead
Ghost .... Isaac Clark Pray First Gravedigger . Jas. H. Caffer^
Polonius . . Thaddeus W. Meghan Second Gravi^gger . £. F. Underhu!
Horatio Fredk. I. King Queen • . . Emily P. Lesdemier
Marcellus A. Joceline Osric Fred M. Edge
Bernardo .... W. J. Deloyne Ophelia Ada Clare
A season of Italian opera commenced March 12, 1856, under the
direction of W. H. Payne, with "II Trovatore." The cast included
Brignoli, Amodio, Mme. de La Grange, and Mile. Aldini, in the
chi^ rdles. Adelaide Phillips was announced to appear, but was
prevented by illness. "II Trovatore" was repeated March 17,
when Adelaide Phillips made her d^but as Azucena. The ninth
annual benefit of the American Dramatic Fund occurred here Aug.
18, when the following was the programme:
''TAMING OF THE SHREW."
Petmcio Robert Johnston
Biondello P. C. Byrne
Music Master McDooall
Katharina Mrs. Abbott
Bianca Miss Carman
Baptista Bowes
Hortensio Cranshawe
Gnxmio H. Jordan
The Tailor Fuller
The Cook Church
H. L. Bateman read Schiller's "Hymn to Joy," and was followed
by "The Widow's Victim," cast thus:
Clip F. S. Chanfrau Twitter C. Warwick
Mrs. Rattleton . . . Mrs. E. Place Tremaine S. Browne
Jane Chatterly . . . Miss Albertine Mrs. Twitter . . • Mrs. McDoumll
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After this came songs bv Mrs. Diiffield and Julia Miles, followed
hf " Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady " : Mrs. McLean as the
Duchess ; Mary Gannon as King Charles ; Robert Johnston as Ruy
Goaies; John Ellsler as the Marquis; Leighton as Don Giovanni,
and MrL Hennr as the Duenna. After which came a dance bv
Ernestine and Annie Henrade, selections from ''The Hunchback,
with Annette Ince (first appearance in New York) as Julia;
Fleming as Master Walter and Charles Loveday as Sir Thomas.
The performance closed with ^A Kiss in the Dark." This was
the fosi appearance, since his European tour, of Robert Johnston.
James H. Hackett, with a dramatic company, appeared here Sq>t
1 IB -Henry IV."
Earl of Westmoreland F. C. Wemyss
Francis Geo. Holland
NedPoins Rdd
Bard<^h J. B. Fuller
Lady Percy Kate Saxon
Sir Walter Blunt .... Haviland
Sir Richard Vernon . . . H. Bland
rriKftof Waks
.... Hackett
. J. W. WallactJr.
• . • Geo. Tofdan
• . . Mrs. Vernon
Kky Henry H. Farren
Pfinoe loho . . . Miss Duckworth
Earl of Northomberland . C. L. Allen
Eari cf Worcester . . . H. Howard
On SepC 4 a dramatic benefit performance took place for W.
)L Fleming, the old manager, not the William Fleming at present
bdore the public The programme was :
•«ROB ROY MACGREGOR, OR AULD LANG SYNE.**
(Second and Third Acts.)
Rob Roy Macgregor Campbell MacStnart Sam Ryan
John Dyott Saunders Wylie . . . Mr. Taclcson
KahleMiOsbakDstoneG. K. Dickinson Andrew Fairservice . Mr. Nicholson
»^. ^Tt^t « — r. -r^^_i-. ««i^ Sergeant Geo. Edeson
He^n Macgregor . . Mme. Ponisi
Diana Vernon . Mrs. W. M. Fleming
Martha Miss Wilson
Jean Mc Alpine . . Mrs. J. Seymour
fiiilie Kicol Jarrie . . ChaHes Hale
DoQgal James Seymour
Miior Galbratth . W. M. LeffingweU
Ffiacis Osbaldistone M. V. Lingham
Captain Thornton A. A. Keed
Sir Frederick Vernon, Mr. Cheesebrough
Followed by the Musical Extravaganxa,
•THE INVISIBLE PRINCE, OR THE ISLAND OF TRANQUIL
DELIGHTS."
Dob Icamier (first appearance in New
York) Mrs. John Wood
BbesabeQa . . . Mrs. Carpenter
Don Moustaches de Harry Barbos
Mr. Cheesebrough
Coeatcts Caiola . . . Miss Ryerson
Coutcas Caba . . . Miss Wilson
Mr. Ryan
TMckhead . . Mr. Edeson
Sambo Mr. Nicholson
The Fairy Helen Mintum
Diego Mr. Henry
Marquis T. E. Morris
Abricotina Fannjr Deane
SUletto Mr. Williams
Xquisitelittlepet . . . Mrs. Fleming
TaxalatotittleUttle . . Miss Jackson
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After which, third act of
"THE LADY OF LYONS."
Pauline Jane Coombs t Widow Melnotte Mrs. H. P. Grattan
Claude Melnotte . . W. M. Fleming I Song — '< Annie Laurie '* Mrs. Fleming
"ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE.'*
Diggory T. B. Johnston
Charles Stanley . Mr. Cheesebrough
Sir Gilbert Pumpkin . . T. E. Morris
Miss Bridget Pumpkin
Mrs. H. P. Grattan
Scene from
"THE WIDOW'S VICTIM."
Harry Stukely .... A. A. Reed
Miss Kitty Sprightly . Miss Mintum
Simon Chas. Parsloe
" Stick " James Seymour
Jane Chatterly . Mrs. James Seymour | Jeremiah Clip
M. W. LeffingweU
" The Merry Wives of Windsor " was acted Sept 9, with Clara
Fisher Maeder as Mrs. Page; Sept. 18, for the benefit of Hackett,
and last appearance of the company, ** Rip Van Winkle " and ** The
Kentuckian " were given. John Brougham and Henry C. Jarrett
rented the house for one night, Nov. 20, for the purpose of present-
ing "The Drunkard, or the Fallen Saved." The following an-
nouncement was made: "One thousand children on the stage; a
new quadrille by forty-eight lads and lasses, under ten years of
age, and a Scotch Strathspey, by eight young ladies, under the
direction of Ben Yates." The cast of "The Drunkard " was:
Edward Middleton . Harnr Watkins
Lawyer Cribbs . . M. W. LeffingweU
Old Johnson Wilson
Arden Rencelaw .... T. Cline
Mary Wilson .... Kate Saxon
Miss Spindle .... Eliza Place
Mrs. Wilson .... Mrs. Hield
Bill Dowton .... J. G. Bamett
Julia Lora Gordon Boon
Mrs. McMahon, an amateur actress from Buffalo, N. Y., made
her New York d^but Jan. 17, 1857, as Juliet in "Romeo and
Juliet," when Mrs. Coleman Pope acted Romeo for the first time
in New York. Mrs. McMahon had made her d^but in Buffalo,
N. Y., Dec. 16, 1856, and the critics of that city were severe to
her, but the critics of this city attacked her most unmercifully.
Marietta Gazzaniga made her American d6but at the Academy of
Music, Philadelphia, Feb. 23, 1857, as Leonora in "II Trovatore.'*
She was first heard in this city April 13, following as Violetta
in " La Traviata. " She sang in Havana, Cuba, in the winters of
1857 and 1858, during the first season sharing public favor with
Mme. Frezzolini, and being overshadowed by Signora Gassier
during the last. She then toured the country under the manage-
ment of Jacob Grau and Don Diego de Vivo. May 21, 1866,
she sang Rachel in "La Juive" at the Academy of Music, this
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city. In 1877 she ag^in sang Leonora in the Academyof Music,
Philadelphia. She died in Italy in December, 1833. During the
list few years oi her public life she sang the contralto rdles in
Bany of the operas in which she had previously been heard as a
toprana After retiring from the stage she taught music in this
city for several years, assisted by Sig. Albites, her second hus-
band, her first having died during one of her visits to Havana. In
1879 she returned to Italy. Gazzaniga was an admirable lyrical
ictreia. There was in her voice a certain purity and sweetness of
toae which charmed all. It was a clear, silvery, sonorous, power-
hU voice, and of a capacity I have seldom heard in a soprana
She was a prima donna who never got a cold, and never disap-
pointed the American public
The season closed March 21, when Mme. D'Angri and Mme.
Johannsen made their first appearance at this house. The occasion
was the appearance of the Italian and German opera companies
00 the same night The programme was: First act of ** Norma,"
Teresa P^odi in the title rdle, followed by a concert in which
Thalberg and Mme. d'Angri were heard. Second act of "Don
Giovanni," with Teresa Parodi as Donna Anna; Cora de Wilhorst
asZerlina; Amelia Patti-Strakosch as Donna Elvira; Tiberini as
Don Ottavio; Morelli as Don Giovanni; Dubreuil as Leporello,
and Morinni as Musetto. This was followed by the second act
of * Fidelio, * Mme. Johannsen as Leonora ; Beutler as Florestan ;
Weinlich as Pizarro, and Oehlin as Rocco. The last act of " II
Trovatore'* was given, with Teresa Parodi as Leonora; Mme. Patti-
Stnkosch as Azucena ; Tiberini as Manrico, and Morelli as Count
deLuna.
A benefit to John Lester occurred May 4, when " Rob Roy " was
(ivtn with this cast :
•*ROB ROY, OR AULD LANG SYNE.'»
kbRoy Wallack
taiyafb Otbaklifttooe . . . Dyott
Fittds Qtbaidittonc A. H. Davenport
Hialali Kate Pennoyer
Hdn Macyregof . . . Mrs. Hoey
Dan Vcrnoo .... Julia Daly
Uatott Mary Gannon
fcss McAlptne . . . Mrs. Sylvester
Bailie Nicol Jarvie Blake
Dougal Brouffbam
Owen J. C Whiting
Galbraith C. Walcot
Thornton Reynolds
Frederick G. S. Lee
Sergeant De Silveria
This was followed by a new comedietta, by John Brougham,
cititled ""A Decided Cfase," after which Shelton's Comet Band
performed, succeeded by the farce " Jenny Lind, " with lohn Drew
Si Leatherlungs, and Mrs. John Wood in the title rdle. "Day
After the Wedding" terminated the performance. Mr. and Mrs.
L L. Davenport acted CoL and Lady Freelove.
32 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D»57
The house was reopened May i8, by Sig. Morelli, for three
nights, in order to introduce Mr. Jacobi, a young American tenor,
who had been studying in Italy. " II Trovatore " was sung, with
Jacobi as Manrico and Cora de Wilhorst, her first appearance, as
Leonora. May 20, " Lucia di Lammermoor ; " May 22, ** La Figlia
del Reggimento, '* when Mile. Aldini sang the part of the tenor.
A benefit was given to E. A. Marshall, manager of the Broadway
Theatre, this city, June 3. The programme was the farce " Simp-
son & Co. " : Mme. Ponisi as Mrs. Simpson, Lizzie Weston
Davenport as Mrs. Bromley, A H. Davenport as Bromley. ''II
Trovatore," with Gazzaniga as Leonora, Mile. Phillips as Azucena,
Brignoli as Manrico, Amodio as Count de Luna, followed. Then
came the French company (first appearance in this city), under
the management of Gustave Debos, in the vaudeville, "Edgard
Bonne," with Mons. Edgard, Sage, Victor, Mme. Gonthier, Dedos,
Mme. D'Aire, and Mile. Victor in the cast.
Mme. Anna de La Grange leased this house for six performances
of Italian opera. She commenced June 29 with " I Puritani," with
herself, Brignoli, Amodio, and Coletti in the leading rdles. July
I, 20, "Norma;" "Lucia di Lammermoor;" July 8, "La Som-
nambula;" July 10, 17, "II Trovatore;" July 15, "I Puritani."
The house was then leased by William Stuart and Dion Bourcicault
for summer concerts. The season opened Aug. 6, and among the
artists were Agnes Robertson, Mrs. John Wood, Mile. Spinola,
M. Guilemette, Sig. Amoldi, Henrietta Simon. Robert Stoepel
was musical director. The prices of admission were 25 cts.,
reserved seats 50 cts. Elder Hyde, "One of the Seventies" <rf
Salt Lake City, Utah, related his personal and religious experi-
ences of the Prophet Brigham Young and the Mormons Sunday
night, Aug. 16. Annie Milner, soprano, and Henry C. Cooper,
violinist, first appeared in America and at this house Aug. 17.
Ermini Frezzolini made her American d^but Sept. 7 as Amina in
"La Somnambula." Also the same night Labocetta, Gassier, and
Carl Anschutz were heard. Mme. d'Angri made her d^but in
opera Nov. 2, as Arsace in "Semiramide," with Mme. de La
Grange in the title rdle. Sig. Bignardi, tenor, made his American
d^but Nov. 2, in " Rigoletto, " then acted for the first time here.
"II Trovatore" was sung Nov. 9, Mme. d'Angri as Azucena for
the first time in America. Bignardi was Manrico, and Sig. Arda-
vini (his American d^but) was Count de Luna. The season closed
Nov. 24 with " La Somnambula. "
The season was resumed Nov. 30, when Karl Formes made his
American d^but as Bertram, in "Robert le Diable." This opera
was a success at the Astor Place Opera House in December, 185 1,
under the management of Max Maretzek. I give the casts then
and as it was done here under B. Ulmann's direction :
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Ales
labdh
Kflbcrt
Dbc^ 1851. Dk., 1857.
• . . . Sijpiora StefiEanone Mme. de La Gnm^
. . . . Signora Bosio Mile. Cairoli
.... Sig. Bettini Sig. Bignardi
.... Sig. Vietti S\g. Labocetta
• • . . Sig. Marini Herr Formes
.... Mine. Celeste Signorina Rolla
Mme. Anna de La Grange and Karl Formes first appeared in
oratorio in America, December 191 in Haydn's "The Creation.*'
Mme. Anne Caradori first appeared in America, Christmas night,
in "The Messiah/' in conjunction with Karl Formes and Mile.
d'AogrL Mme. Caradori first sang in opera in America, Decem-
ber 30^ as Leonora in "Fidelio." Thalberg's farewell took place
Jul 2, i8s&
E Ulmann commenced a season of Italian opera Feb. 28, with
"I Puritani," with this cast:
Efawa .... Anna de La Grange
After Talbot Tiberml
Sr GMfge .... Karl Formes
SirBlnttDO Baratini
Sir Richard Gassier
Henrietta Mme. Morra
Walter Walton Dubreuil
On Feb. 24 ''Don Giovanni" was sung, and three orchestras
vcre presented. The one on the right side of the stage pl^^
"La Gavote," while on the left another orchestra played ''The
Liader," and the regular orchestra executed ''The Minuet;" the
tiiree different melodies composed in three different movements
ad plajred by the three orchestras at the same time. March i
"Otello" was given for the first time here. Anna de La Grange
ttog Desdemona, Tiberini was the Otello, Labocetta, Roderigo;
Gassier as lago; and Karl Formes as Elmero. "The Huguenots
«u presented for the first time here March 8, and the cast was:
>f
Viirnrina . . . Anna de La Grange
Mirgiierita Siedenburg
fl Coote Di San Bris . . . Gassier
0 Coaie De Nepers . . . Ta£Eanell]
Urbana Elena d*Angri
Raoul Tiberini
Marcel Formes
The performance commenced at 7. 3a This opera was given once
before in New York, at the Astor Place Opera House, in 1850, by
the Havana Opera company, under the direction of Marty, when
Stlvi, Steffanone, and Bosio sang the principal parts.
Karl Formes took a benefit March 26, and made his last appear-
iDce but one this season. The great basso appeared as Marcel, in
•The Huguenots." For the matinee, March 27, Karl Formes and
Mme Johannsen appeared in "Martha." Formes was a superb
trtist in every respect. He made many enemies among the
Italians, who conspired and intrigued against him, but in vain.
He was supported by the Germans and opera goers of all nations.
34 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE L«»5«
and was a great favorite with the native portion of the opera audi-
ence. " Leonora," a new American opera, by William Henry Fry,
was produced for the first time March 29, De La Grange as Leo-
nora, D'Angri as Tiberini, Rocco as Gassier, and Sig. Baratini
were the principals. The opera was in the repertoire of the
Seguins, who sang it in Philadelphia in 1845. ''Leonora" was
not altered from what it was in old times, except that it was trans-
lated into Italian and a new air introduced for Elena d'Angri and
a new duet for her and Sig. Tiberini. The casts of characters here
and at the original representation were as follows :
Philadelphia, 1S45. ^^^ York, iSjS.
Valdo Peter Richin|^ Sig. Rocco
Mantalvo Edward Seguin Sig. Gassier
Alferez Mr. Brunton ......... Sig. Baratini
Julio Mr. Frarer Sig. Tiberini
Leonora Mrs. Seguin Mme. de La Grange
Mariana Miss Ince Mme. d'Angri
The season closed April i, with the tenth performance of "The
Huguenots." From the opening night over seventy performances
took place, and several new operas were produced in grand style.
'*The Huguenots," "Robert le Diable/' and "Don Giovanni"
saved the season.
The first bal masque was given here April 12, under the direction
of Bernard Ulmann. The orchestra consisted of one hundred and
thirty performers directed by Musard The rules were that ladies
must be masked, and not admitted unless accompanied by a gentle-
man not masked. The ladies could wear fancy costumes, or domi-
nos. Gentlemen could appear in fancy costumes or plain clothes,
as they chose. The price of admission was 50 cts., reserved
seats 50 cts. extra. In concert Juliana May made her first
appearance April 26. Carl Anschutz and M. Musard were^'the
conductors. The Associated Artists began a summer season May
31. They consisted of Amodio, Brignoli, Gassier, Dubreuil, and
Max Maretzek, conductor. " Sappho " was sung for the first time
at this house June 21, with Gazzaniga, Adelaide Phillips, Brignoli,
and Gassier in the cast. The opera was first produced in this city
at Castle Garden, for the benefit of Signorina Tedesco. The
season closed June 26, but the house continued open one week
longer, when several of the artists took benefits. Theo. Moss
had a benefit June 29, and a host of volunteers appeared, including
Matilda Heron, as Medea.
The eleventh annual benefit of the American Dramatic Fund
took place Aug. 2, and the bill was "The Rivals." Sir Anthony
Absolute, Mark Smith; Captain Absolute, George Jordan; Mrs.
Malaprop, Mrs. Vernon; Bob Acres, T. B. Johnston; Sir Lucius
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OTrigger, George Boniface ; Lydia Languish, Marv Gannon. A
dioce by Ben Yates; a selection from "Richelieu with Edwin
Booth as the Cardinal; a selection from ''The Love Chase/* cast
timi:
Sr Wiffiaa FoodloTe . . S. W. Gleim
Vadnke C. WheaUeigh
MMerWsIlcr Hamilton
TiMOftb .... J. W. CoUer
Widow Green . Mrs. H. P. Grattan
Constance Jane Coombs
Lydia Amelia Parker
Phebe Miss Francis
This was followed by a pageant, by John Brougham, entitled
'Shakespore's Dream : J. Prior as Chronas, H. Ryner as
appeared,
with this
cut
Genius. In the tableau many prominent professionals ap]
"The Review, or The Wags of Windsor, came next wii
DcpHyBin .... W.R Blake
LodKj McTwotter . . . Brougham
Caleb Qootem .... C. Waicot
Gnce Ga ylove . . . Ada Clifton:
John Lump John Sefton
Owt. Beaogard .... Jas. Dunn
Dobbs Uneard
Lnqr Mrs. John Soton
This was John Sefton's first appearance in five years. " A
Rcuant Neighbor " was also acted, with Cranshawe as Sir George
Howard, Miss A. Cushman as Lad^ Howard, Fanny Herring as
NiDcy Strop, Gea L. Fox as Chnstopher Strop, and Bruce as
Thomas. ** The Dtunb Girl of Genoa " closed the entertainment :
^tiiiiii 1 1
.....
F. Watkins
. W.Taylor
. H.Jordan
Count Conrosie Duncan
Desperetto E. F. Taylor
Julietta Julia Tumbull
Max Maretzek began a season of opera Aug. 30 with " La Som-
aanbula " :
Aaiaa Pepita Gassier
IJB Goldoni
CotttRodotto Gassier
Elvino Perring
Teresa ATogadro
The conductors were Angelo Torriani and Maretzek. This was
the first appearance in America of Pepita Gassier. Sept. 3
"Rigoletto" was sung, with the first appearance in New York of
Sig. SteflEani, as the Duke. Sig. Garibaldi also made his New
York d^ut singing Sparafucile. Adelaide Phillips appeared as
Magdalen. Oct. 4 ''La Traviata*' was sung, and was the first
appearance of Sig. Striglia. The annual benefit for the Roman
Catholic Orphan Asylum of this city occurred afternoon and even-
iag Oct. 14, under the direction of John Brougham. The pro-
framme was: Matinee — "Swiss Swains" by the Wren Juvenile
oomedians, followed by "A Morning Call,*' in which Geo. C.
Boniface and Mme. Ponisi had the principal rdles; after this came
i musical entertainment, in which Mme. Lovamey sang, Ed
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A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D^
Mollenhauer executed a violin solo, Wood's Minstrels appeared,
and James E. Dunn sang, the bill concluding with ''A Conjugal
Lesson," by A. W. Young and Mrs. W. G. Jones. In the evening,
"A Pretty Piece of Business," introducing Chas. Walcot, John
Brougham, Amelia Parker, Mrs. H. Bland, and Miss Miller.
This was followed by Herr Cline on the tight-rope; duet by
Walter Ralyea and Rosita Goldoni; "The Old Guard," with Mr.
and Mrs. Mark Smith and Mr. Briggs in the cast; Mme. Lovamev
sang " Kathleen Mavoumeen ; " the farce, " Sketches in India, '
by Geo. L. Fox, James Lingard, T. S. Cline, John Moore, Bnic-
ciani, Mrs. H. Moore, Fanny Herring, and Mrs. Seymour; comic
song by Little Fred Wren, the programme concluding with " The
Irish Tutor," by J. Seymour, Bellamy, White, Mrs. Seymour, and
Annie White.
B. Ulmann began a season of Italian opera Oct. 20, with the
American d^but of Piccolomini; also Sig. Muzio, musical director.
"La Traviata" was the initial performance, Piccolomini making
her d^but as Violetta. Se&orita Soto, danseuse, appeared in the
ballroom scene. The Academy was crowded to suffocation, and
the receipts were four thousand dollars. Piccolomini took the
house by storm; she was petite^ not absolutely handsome, but
pretty, had a pair of dancing eyes, a charming naivetl of manner,
a gp-eat talent for dramatic action of the most effective character,
and a pure soprano voice, not very powerful, but sympathetic and
sweet On Oct. 27 Piccolomini and Karl Formes appeared as
Marie and Sergeant Sulpizio, in " The Daughter of the Regiment ; *'
Nov. 8, "Don Giovanni," with Gazzaniga as Donna Anna, Mile.
Ghioni (her first appearance in America) as Donna Elvira, Piccolo-
mini as Zerlina, and Karl Formes as Leporello. Mme. Laborde
made her American d^but Nov. 13, as Norma, Mile. Ghioni acting
Adalgisa. The comic opera, "La Serva Padrona " (" The Domi-
neering Housemaid "), with Piccolomini as the petulant housemaid,
was sung on the same date. " Le Nozze di Figaro " was first sung
in America Nov. 23. The English version of this opera was given
in New Orleans, September 1836, with Charlotte Cushman as the
Countess. This opera was also heard about the same time at the
old National Theatre, Leonard and Church streets. The cast on
the present occasion at the Academy was :
Susanna Piccolomini
The Countess .... Mme. Ghioni
Cherubun Mme. Berkel
Marcelline Mme. Mora
Don Curzio .... Sig. Baratini
Figaro Herr Formes
The Count .... Sig. Florensa
Bartolo Weinlich
Don Basilio Muller
ti
Gazzaniga took a benefit and her farewell Nov. 26 and 27.
Robert le Diable" was sung, with Laborde and Gazzaniga as
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Inbella and Alice, Nov. 26, and *" II Trovatore " Nov. 27, Piece*
looiiiii as Leonora; also the second act of '^ La Soronambula,"
Laborde's first appearance as Amina. Mile. Poinsot made her
d£but Dec. 3 as Valentine in '' The Huguenots. " The
closed Dec. 8.
A mammoth series of entertainments took place Dec. 18-21, 22,
in aid of the Mount Vernon Association for the Preservation of
Washington's Home, composed of dramatic performances, operatic
concerts^ tableau vivants, a ball, and concert d la MusartL Prob-
ably one of the greatest dramatic entertainments ever given in this
cottotry was that of Dec 18, when the attraction was ''Faint
Heart Never Won Fair Lady": Wayne Olwine as Ruy Gomes,
John Moore as Marquis de 5anta Cruz, Ada Clifton as Charles
11, Lawson as Pedro, James Ward as Guzman, Fanny Morant as
^ Duchess, and Mrs. H. Moore as the Duenna, followed by
"Medea": Mrs. J. H. Allen as Creusa, Mrs. H. P. Grattan as
liotbe, J. H. Allen as Jason, H. Howard as Creen, J. J. Prior as
Orpheus, Viola and Adele Plunkett as Lycaon and Melanthus.
This was succeeded by a musical milangi, in which Pauline Col-
urn* Lucy Escott, Mme. Caradori and Arthur Napoleon appeared.
'The Maid With the Milking Pail " followed, with Agnes Robert-
too as Milly, W. Reynolds as Algernon, Whiting as Lord Phil-
ader, Sloan as Diccon. "A Morning Call" came next, and
istroduced, for the first time in this city for six years, Catharine
Sinclair Forrest, as Mrs. Chillington. Henry Sedley also made
kb first appearance in New York, acting Sir Ednard Ardent
Tben came John Brougham's burlesque of '* Columbus," with
idditiooal lines appropriate to the occasion. After this came
Brougham's ''A Decided Case":
Opt DmSktj .
rachril .
Hit. St. Lcger
Lester WaUack
. . . Le^ere
Mrs. RccTCS
Stubbs John Sloan
Lady Angela . . . Mrs. John Hoey
The Campbell Minstrels concluded the entertainment. On Tues-
day, Dec 21, the second dav of the festival, a dress ball was
{iven. Mons. Musard, with his orchestra, made his first appear-
loce in America as conductor of a ball. On Wednesday, Dec 22,
the third and last day of the festival, a concert was given under
the direction of Mons. Musard and Carl Berg^ann.
Ulmann commenced a series of six performances of Italian opera
Ju^ 6, 1859, when "Martha*' was given Jan. 7, with Brignoli,
Laborde, and Formes in the cast; Jan. 8, "Don Giovanni," Picco-
kmini as Zerlina, Poinsot as Donna Anna, and Ghioni as Elvira.
"U Zingara •• (•• The Bohemian Girl") Jan. la " Martha" and
"La Serva Padrona" (matinee), and evening, concert and oratorio
o( "The Creation." A version of "The Bohemian Girl " was first
38
A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D«59
given at Her Majesty's Theatre, London, February, 1857. The
casts in London and at the Academy, this city, were as follows :
London.
Arline Piccolomini
Thaddeos Guielini
Count Amheim BeUetti
Devilshoot Vialetti
Gypsy Queen Lannier
Nkw York, 1859.
. • Piccolomini
. . . BrignoH
. • • Florenza
. . . Coletti
. . . Ghioni
In July the " Gypsy Queen * was sung by Alboni. The opera was
originally produced at Drury Lane Theatre, London, in 1843,
when Alfred Bunn was the manager. Piccolomini announced her
farewell July 13, in ''La Traviata," when Brignoli and Piccolomini
appeared for the first time together in this opera. The season
closed Jan. 15, but Piccolomini gave a performance of Norina in
"Don Pasquale," matinee Feb. 12, stopping over in New York,
en route for another city. March 7 a concert was given for the
benefit of George F. Bristow. J. B. Brown took a benefit March
1 1, when he recited several pieces and appeared in scenes, assisted
by Victoria Randolph, her first appearance in public Prof. M.
Colbum and a lady from private life, Mrs. Dr. J. J. O'Brien, gave
gems from the opera. Geo. F. Bristow presided at the piano.
Gazzaniga reappeared April 11, as Violetta in "La Traviata.*'
Mile. Caroline Alimo made her American d^but April 22 as
Norma.
An amateur performance was given April 28, for the benefit of
the American Dramatic Fund. It was an extraordinary theatrical
performance, the scheme of which originated with John Brougham.
In the programme was a new play by Brougham and Goodrich,
called "The Dark Hour Before the Dawn," cast as follows:
Alfred De Sonneyille C. P. Rosenberg
Vicomte De Rosierre • . T. S. Keese
Laforce Alfred Carroll
Baron De Trop . . . . £. M. Curtis
Cecile Miss Elliott
{oseph . . . . J. H. Wainwright
'apa Chauve .... Jas. Ca£Eerty
There were also in the cast J. A. Page, J. Alstyn, Marsh, Dris-
coll, Remsen, F. Bellew, Norton, Browne, and Addison. There
were operatic selections, and a recitation by W. Taylor. Mme.
La Comtesse Ferussac made her first and only appearance June 14,
in grand opera, for the benefit of the Woman's Hospital Associa*
tion. '' I Puritani " was presented, with La Comtesse as Elvira,
Brignoli as Antonio, Amodio as Riccardo, Sig. Junca as Greorgi,
and Barili as the Gouvemeur. One of the greatest drawbacks to
the success of the Academy was the free stockholder seats. One
share entitled the owner to one seat, and those who owned four
shares or more were entitled to a box. For thirty years, almost
without exception, the building was rented only upon condition
>%d THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC 39
that the seats and boxes owned by the stockholders should belong
to them for every performance. During the years from 1854 untn
1861 the rent demanded was f 24,000 a year, to which must be
added the cost of losing most of the best boxes and the best seats.
The next operatic season opened Sept. 10, 1859, with the
nucleus of three Italian Opera companies, among whom were
Mme Gassier, Mme. Adelaide Cortes, Mme. Strakosch, Sig.
Brignoli, Sig. Stefani, Sig. Amodio, and Sig. Junca. Max Maretzek
was the director, and B. Ulmann general superintendent ''II
Poliuto, or The Martyrs '* was the opening opera, with Cortesi and
Brignoli in the leading rdles. Mme. Gassier appeared Sept. 14
is ''La Somnambula; Brignoli, Elvino; Amodio, the Count.
"Norma" was sung Sept. 15, Adelaide Cortesi in the title rdle.
"Birber of Seville, Sept 16^ with Mme. Gassier, Rocco, Amodio,
ud Brignoli in the cast. In the lesson scene, Mme. Gassier sang
the Venzane Waltz, also, with Sig. Gassier, a Spanish duet ; " Lucia
di Lammermoor," matinee. Sept 17, with Gassier in title rdle,
Stdaai as Edgardo, and Sig. Gassier as Ashton. This was fol*
lowed by the second act of " Norma,*' with Cortesi, Strakosch, and
Sufani in the cast. The last act of "II Trovatore," with Cortesi
as Leonora, Brignoli and Amodio in the cast, clos^ the perform-
ttce "11 Poliuto" was sung Sept 19, Brignoli, Cortesi, and
AiBodio in the principal rdles. "II Trovatore," Sept 21, with
Cortesi as Leonora, for the first time in America; "I Puritani,"
Sept 22, with Mme. Gassier as Elvira (first time in America),
Bngnoli as Arturo, Amodio as Riccardo; "Traviata,** Sept 23,
Coitesi as Violetta; Brignoli, Alfredo; Amodio, Germont; "Lucia
di Lammermoor, " matinee. Sept 24. The fourth act of "II Tro-
ntore/' the fifth act "Barber of Seville/* Mme. and Sig. Gassier
as Rosina and Figaro, the duet from the second act of " I Puri-
U&i," Amodio as Riccardo, Sig. Junca as Georgio. Arthur Napo-
leon, pianist, appeared, for the first time in this house One
dollar was the admission fee to all parts of the house "II Tro-
vxtore" was sung Sept 26; "Ernani," Sept. 28, Mme. Gassier as
Elvira, Stefani as Ernani, and Amodio as Carlos. "Don Gio-
nani/* Sept 30, Cortesi as Anna; Mme. Strakosch as Elvira;
Brignoli, Ottavio; and Sig. Mueller, Commandatore. "Ernani**
wu sung mating Oct. i, also third act of "II Poliuto," scenes
fnNB "The Barber of Seville," and a concert by Mr. Mills, the
pianist, and others.
The regular operatic season opened Oct 26, 1859, with "II
Foliuto" cast thus: Pauline, Mme. Gazzaniga; Severus, Amodio;
Nearous, Rubio; Polyutus, Brignoli; Felix, Shelo; Calisthenes,
Mueller.
"La Traviata" was sung with Mile. Speranza as Violetta; Brig-
aoli, Alfredo; Amodio, Germont; Oct 27, "Rigoletto;" Oct 28,
40 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D9»
Mme. Gazzaniga sang Pauline in ^'11 Poliuto;** matinee, Oct. 29^
also the first act of '' La Traviata," with Adelaide Speranza in the
chief rdle, and the fourth act of '' Rigoletto, " with Colson, Ga^
zaniga, and Speranza, and Ferri in the cast. " Maria de Rohan '*
was sung Oct. 31, with Gazzaniga in the title rdle for the first time
in America. Sig. Beaucarde, tenor, made his American d^but Nov.
2» as Fernando in ''La Favorita,'* with Gazzaniga as Leonora,
Amodio as Alphonso. " Lucrezia Borgia " was sung Nov. 4, with
Beaucarde as Genaro, and Gazzaniga as Lucrezia. For the
matinee, Nov. 5, the fourth act of " La Favorita " was given with
Gazzaniga as Leonora. The operetta ''Never Judge by Appear-
ances*' was given Nov. 6, when Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dayton
appeared, also " Rigoletto. " " Sicilian Vespers " was sung Nov. 7,
for the first time in America; Elena, Mme. Colson; Governor,
Ferri; Arrigo, Brignoli; Frocida, Junca.
Mme. Albertine made her American d6but Nov. 17, as Leonora
in "II Trovatore," with Beaucarde as Manrico. For the matinee,
Nov. 19, Albertine, Colson, and Gazzaniga, the three prime donne^
appeared in "Sicilian Vespers," and the fourth act of "La Tra-
viata" was given. "The Magic Flute," first heard in America
Nov. 21, with Queen of the Night, Mme. Colson; Papagena, Mme.
Strakosch; Pamina, Gazzaniga. On Thanksgiving matinee, Nov.
24, Mme. Anna Bishop was heard in "Tancredi," and also sang
Casta Diva from "Norma." Mme. Albertine appeared as Leonora
in "II Trovatore." Adelina Patti sang Lucia in "Lucia di Lam*
mermoor," with Brignoli as Edgardo; Patti also sang Lucia at
matinee, Nov. 26, Amina in "La Somnambula," Dec. i. "The
Huguenots" was sung Dec. 2, and the season closed Dec 3,
with Patti as Amina in "La Somnambula." The house reopened
Dec. 21, with "Lucia di Lammermoor," and "Ernani," Dec. 26;
Adelina Patti sang Zerlina, Dec 27, in "Don Giovanni," and for
her farewell benefit, Dec. 29, was beard in "La Somnambula;" the
first act of " La Favorita " was also sung, and the second act of
" Lucrezia Borgia, " with Susini as the Duke, Gazzaniga as Lucrezia
Borgia. The season closed Dec. 30 with "Don Giovanni," Gaz-
zaniga as Donna Anna and Patti as Zerlina.
Adelina Patti was bom at Madrid, Spain, on Feb. 19, 1843.
The certificate of her baptism has been discovered, and has bem
published by the Spanish papers. It is dated April 8, 1843, and
certifies that on that day Don Jose Losada, vicar of the Parish of
Saint Louis, Madrid, baptized a child bom in Fuencarral Street,
in the same city, daughter of Salvator Patti, professor of music, a
native of Catania, in Sicily, and of Caterina Patti, hie Chiesa,
a native of Rome. The child's godparents gave her the name of
Adele Jeanne Marie. The family settled in New York when
Adelina was about a year old, which gave rise to the belief that
I THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC 4 1
is a native of this city. The father of Patti, Salvator Patti,
a tenor of repute in Italy. Probably Patti has received a
salary than any living person. She was engaged for a tour
of eight months in America, commencing in September, 1871, and
was to sing either at concerts, in opera, or in oratorio one hundred
tt»es» receiving for each performance ^400, or ^40,000 for eight
montht, exclusive of all the travelling expenses of her husband
and suite, to be paid by Strakosch, who was to deposit with the
Rodisdiilds in Paris ^20,000 as a guarantee.
Nilaaon received f 1,000 a night in England, and when she came
tt> America this was increased to fi,50oanight Mile. Tietjens
(in America in 1875) ^^ $800 a night guaranteed her, besides half
the receipts over a certain sum. Mme. Patti, during her last visit
to this country, was paid f 5,000 a night, payable in advance at noon
00 the dav she sang.
''Il Poiiuto" was sung Sept. 5, i860, with Cortesi as Paolina,
Musiani as Polyutus, and Amodio as Severus.
"Lucia" was given Sept 6, with Patti and Musiani; "II Tro-
vatore,** Sept. 7, with Cortesi, Mme. Strakosch, Musiani, and
Amodio, and at a matinee on Sept. 8, "La Somnambula'* was re-
Etcd. "II Barbiere" was sung Sept 10, with Patti as Rosina,
gnoli as Count Almaviva, E. Barili as Figaro, Susini as Dr.
Bartolo, and Mme. Fischer as Bertha; "II Trovatore,** Sept 11;
■I Puritami," Sept 12, with Patti as Elvira; Brignoli, Arturo;
Amodio, Riccardo; and Susini, Georgio. Owing to a difficulty
with Cortesi, she did not appear Sept 13, in "La Traviata,'* but
withdrew, and, organizing a Cortesi company, appeared at Niblo's
Garden. "Martha" was sung Sept. 14; "Norma," Sept 15, with
PStfodi taking Cortesi's position. Mme. Inez Fabbri appeared
Sept 17, in "Lucrezia Borgia;" "Sicilian Vespers" was heard
Sept 19, with Pauline Colson (first appearance) as Princess Elena,
Sig. Stigelli (first appearance) as Arrigo, Sig. Ferri as Governor,
and M. Genebrel (first appearance) as John of Procida. Barili died
ifi Philadelphia, 1885.
R Ulmann opened a season Oct. 24, when Karl Formes reap-
peared as Bertram in " Robert le Diable," with Fabbri as Alice, and
Stigelli as Robert. "Martha" was sung Oct 26, with Fabbri as
Lady Henrietta, and Mme. Martini D*Ormy as Nancy. "Les
Huguenots " was heard Oct. 29, by Mme. Fabbri, Mme. Maretzek,
Mme. Fanny Natalie, and Signors Stigelli, Formes, Abelli, and
Weinlich. Karl Formes sang Caspar in "Der Freischiitz," Oct.
31. The season closed Nov. i, with " Martha. " Another season
commenced Nov. 26, with Sig. Stefani, tenor, Sig. Florenza, and
lime. Anna Bishop added to the troupe. " La Juive" was given.
Fabbri was La Juive, Mme. Anna Bishop the princess Eudaxia,
Sif. Stigellit Eleazar, and Herr Formes the Cardinal. It was
42 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Da6i
repeated Nov. 28 and 30, Dec i and 3, and was announced for the
Tthy but on the latter day Mr. Ulmann published a card, announc-
ing that, through want of public support, he was compelled to give
up the management. Mme. Fabbri, Sig. Stigelli, and Herr Formes
appeared Dec. 7 in "Masaniello," followed by "Stradella," Dec, 8,
and "The Child of the Regiment," Dec 12, when the theatre was
closed. For the benefit of Karl Formes, Jan. i, 1861, "Martha"
was sung, with Bertha Johannsen (first time in four years) as Liady
Henrietta; Jan. 11, "La Juive " was heard for Stigelli's benefit.
Another season of Italian opera began Jan. 21, under the man-
agement of the Associated Artists. Muzio was the conductor,
Jacob Grau, director, and D. de Vivo, manager. The company
included Pauline Colson, Isabella Hinckley, Mile. Elena, a d6bu
tante, Adelaide Phillips, and Signori Brignoli, Ferri, Susini,
Stefani, Ippolito, and Coletti. Their first production was "II
Giuramento. "
Elgira Pauline Colson I Bianca .... Adelaide Phillips
Viscardo Signer Brignoli | Manfredi Signor
Miss Hinckley made her d^but Jan. 23, in "Lucia." Miss
Hinckley was married to Sig. Susini, and gave birth to a daughter
June 2, 1862. Her confinement, however, was followed by puer-
peral fever, which, turning to typhoid, terminated fatally July 6,
1862. This lady sang twice at Court at The Hague, and received
a most flattering mark of attention from Her Majesty the Queen of
Holland, who took her by the hand, complimented her highly upon
her voice, and shortly after presented her with a handsome bracelet.
" II Trovatore " was given Jan. 29, with Miss Hinckley as Leonora
and Miss Phillips as Azucena. Jan. 31, Signorina Elena made
her d^but as Lucrezia Borgia. Feb. 2, the Philharmonic Society
gave another concert. "II Barbiere" was sung Feb. 4, and
"Martha," Feb. 6. Feb. 11, Verdi's opera, "Un Ballo in Mas-
chera " was given for the first time in America, and with this cast :
Amelia Pauline Colson
Oscar Isabella Hinckley
Ulrica .... Adelaide Phillips
Riccardo Signor Brignoli
Renarto Signor Ferri
It was repeated Feb. 13, 16, 18, 20, when President-elect Lin-
coln attended, and Feb. 22 and 25. Clara Louise Kellogg made
her public operatic d6but in New York, Feb. 27, as Gilda in
"Rigoletto." "Don Giovanni" was sung March i. Miss Kel-
logg again appeared as Gilda, March 2 ; " Un Ballo " was repeated
March 4-8; "II Poliuto," March 8. Miss Kellogg first essayed
the rdle of Linda in "Linda di Chamounix," matinee, March 9.
This closed the season. " Un Ballo in Maschera " had a greater
THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC
43
than any opera since '' II Trovatore. " While in the height
of its popularity it was withdrawn in order to permit Miss Kellogg
to make her d^but in "Rigoletto/' Stigelli making his rentr^e in
the tenor part.
Clara Louise Kellogg began her professional career as a concert
ttogv* ^^ soon acquired the highest position in opera and in
oratoria As a singer she did not astonish you — she delighted
yoo. She was so natural, so sympathetic in voice and manner, so
nearly faultless in method, and exquisitely happy in imparting the
sentiment of a song, or in illustrating the dramatic purport of a
The thirteenth annual benefit of the American Dramatic Fund
took place March 21, when "Macbeth'* was acted with this phe-
nomenal cast:
Macbcdi Edwin Booth
Macduff Charles Fisher
C. Kemble Mason
. . . O. B. Collins
. . . A. W. Fenno
. . . . T. Wemyss
. . T. Hamblin, Jr.
Haviland
Jefibies
. . . . Bndgman
.... Mr. Wine
H* Daly
Fnt Mvdcrer . . J. C Williamson
Second Murderer Cook
Bleeding Soldier . . F. L. Rodgers
First Apparition . . Mr. Thompson
Donalbain Miss Cook
Fleance Miss Dous^
Hecate George Rea
Lady Macbeth . . Charlotte Cushman
First Singing^ Witch Mme. Anna Bishop
Second Singmg Witch . Mrs. Reeves
Gentlewoman . . . .Mrs. France
First Witch .... Harry Pearson
Second Witch .... Jonn Sefton
Third Witch . . . James W. Ungard
After the tragedy Mme. Anna Bishop sang *' The Flag of Our
Union/' words by Gen. G. P. Morris. L. J. Vincent was stage
oanager. The receipts were ^2,040, and netted to the Fund about
11,700, — the largest benefit the Fund had ever received.
The Associated Operatic Artists returned April 8, for one week.
"Moses in Egypt'* was sung April 14, with Hinckley, Phillips,
Stigelli, Ferri, and Susini in the cast Mme. Anna Bishop took
a benefit April 19, when " The Bohemian Girl " was given. Mons.
ind Mme. Blondin appeared, for the last time in America, April
20, Philharmonic concert; Thursday, April 25, benefit of Harry
Pearson, prior to his departure for the war, when " Henry IV. '
was played by Messrs. Conway, Harkins, Hall, Chester, Martin,
Andrews, and Pearson, and the Misses Beck, Taylor, Ellis, Gold-
tag. and Le Brun. May 17, Military Festival of the First German
Rifle Regiment; May 25, benefit of the Regiment Fund of the
U. S Guard; July 4, dramatic entertainments by Mr. and Mrs.
Barney Williams, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Florence, and a host of as-
sistants. This was the first time the Florences and the Williamses
appeared together. The bill was "Customs of the Country," "The
Tiger/' and "Irish Lion." Owen S. Fawcett made his first
44 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE
appearance in New York, on this occasion as Mr. Wadd, in *
Irish Lion."
B. Ulmann assumed the management of this house Sept
1861, when Professor Herrmann, the prestidigitateur, madt
American d^but Theo. Thomas' Italian Opera Orchestra
also engaged. ''Un Ballo in Maschera" was given Oct i
and matinee, Oct. 26, with Miss Kellogg, Miss Hinckley, ]
Strakosch, and Signori Brignoli, Mancusi, Dubreuil, and £
in the cast, and Signor Muzio as director ; Oct. 28, the opera,
Noces de Jeannette" (Jeannette's Marriage) was sung for the
time in New York; also Donizetti's opera, "Betly." The
cipal characters in ''Betly" were sustained by Miss Hinckle
Signori Brignoli and Susini. " Les Noces de Jeannette " was
in French, Miss Kellogg enacting the rdle of the heroine,
ported by Dubreuil, Elena, and Mazzini. Oct. 31, a grand
concert was given by the Mesdames Johannsen and Von B
Messrs. Quint, Linsheim, Mueller, and Weinlich, and the mei
of the Harmonic Society. Nov. i, a concert was given by Ca
Patti, Madame Strakosch, Signori Macaferri, Barili, Adam
hay, and Theodore Thomas, in aid of the families of the voluc
Dec. 7, the Twenty-second Regiment band concert took
with Madame Johannsen, Madame Vollandt, S. C. Camplx
R. Thomas, Carl Berghman, Robert Goldbeck, and Messrs.
Dietz, Gewait, and Deusch as the additional artists.
Geo. L. Fox and James W. Lingard leased this hous
opened Dec. 9, with William Hanlon in his aerial act, er
''Zampillaerostation," also a pantomime troupe. A short 2
of Italian opera was opened Jan. 15, 1862, under the manag
of Jacob Grau. The company was made up as follows:
Kellogg, Miss Hinckley, Madame Strakosch, Signori Bri
Manchesi, and Barili. The operas given were as follow : Ja
"La Traviata;" Jan. 17, "Un Ballo in Maschera." Max 1
zek, having returned from Havana, joined forces with Mr.
and a two weeks' season commenced under their joint m;
ment, Jan. 29, with Miss Kellogg, Madame Strakosch, and
noli, Susini, and Barili in "Martha." Jan. 31, "II Trova
Feb. 3, was the d^but of Signor Ippolita as Germont, ii
Traviata;" Feb. 5, "Un Ballo in Maschera;" Feb. 7, " Lii
Chamounix;" Feb. 10, "La Somnambula;" Feb. 15, rrn
"Maltha;" Feb. 21, military festival of the Regiment des E
Perdu; Feb. 24, Prof. Adrien, the magician; Feb. 28, Kelh
Lucia," and L. M. Gottschalk, the pianist; matinee, Fc
Betly " and Gottschalk.
Mr. Grau commenced another season March 19, with" Un
in Maschera;" March 20, "Masaniello," with Isabella Hi:
as Elvira, Isabella Cubas as Fenella, Susini as Pietro, Brigi
!«•] THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC 45
Masaniello, and Barili as Bonello; March 21, ''Martha;'* March
22 (matinee) and March 24, ''Masaniello;" March 26, Mme. de
Lossan made her d6but in ''La Favorita". Her voice was a
pure soprano, reaching from G to C in alt. March 28, Mme.
Elena d'Angri appeared as Rosina, in "II Barbiere;" March 29,
''Linda;" April 10, the Academy was given up to a reception to
the officers of the frigates Cumberland and Congress, and on the
three first nights of the following week the Brothers Lubin ap-
peued in magical s^nces.
Grau returned with his company April 21. Sig. Tombesi (tenor)
UDg the Duke in "Rigoletto." Kellogg was Gilda; D'Angri,
Ifa^lalen; Barili, Sparafucile; and Ferri, Rigoletto; April 23,
"La Figlia del Reggimento," with Kellogg as Marie; April 25,
D' Angri as Leonora in " La Favorita. *'
Billy Birch and Ben Cotton's minstrels took a benefit here May
13. Emilie J. Boughton, a society lady, made her d^but May 22,
ai Violetta, in "La Traviata."
Mme. Comte commenced a new opera season June 11, at popular
prices, singing " Lucrezia Borgia." Ulmann had a benefit June 18,
when the season closed.
Mme. Herrmann made her d^ut as a pianist Oct. 23, on which
occasion Carlotta Patti made her first appearance at this house.
William Fleming, formerly manager of the Winter Garden, took
a benefit here Sept. 8, 1862. The programme consisted of "The
Soldier's Return," "The Maid of Croissy," "A Conjugal Lesson,"
"A Rough Diamond," and a concert. Among those participating
wcrcW. M. Fleming, John T. Raymond, Harry Pearson, J. R.
Thomas, Miranda, Willie Pape, Dr. C. W. Beames, Ada Clifton,
E?e]yn Lyon, Mrs. L. Hill, George Christy's minstrels. Mile.
Aonetta Galetti, and a ballet company. On Sept 22, James M.
Niion took this house for the purpose of introducing Carlotta
Kitti in opera. She appeared as Amina, in " La Somnambula, "
supported by Sig. Sbriglia as Elvino, Susini as the Count, and
Fanny Stockton as Lisa, the other parts being sustained by
Messrs. Mancusi and Ximenes, and Mme. Arogardo. Sept. 24, " La
Somnambula" was repeated; "Lucia," with Carlotta Patti in the
title r61e, and Brignoli as Edgardo ; " Lucia " was repeated at the
lutiD^e, Sept. 27, when Isabel Cubas and Ximenes appeared in
ballet. P^ti's last appearance was in the opera of "I Puritani,"
Oct 3.
Jacob Grau commenced a season of Italian opera Nov. 10, 1862,
introducing Mile. Genevra Guerrabella as Violetta, in "La Tra-
fiata," supported by Sig. Amodio and Barili. This lady's right
name is Genevieve Ward. She is the daughter of Samuel Ward
of this city. In 1858 she went to Paris, where she made her first
appearance on the stage, in April, 1859, ^^ Elvira, in the opera of
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A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D«4
''Don Giovanni." She married a Russian count, who soon grew
weary of his wedded bliss and abandoned her; but, on her appeal
to the Czar, the marriage was legalized, and the faithless husband
was banished to Siberia. In 1862 she returned to America and
travelled as a dramatic star. She made her d^but at Booth's
Theatre, in the fall of 1878, and played a successful engagement
under Jarrett & Palmer's management.
Mme. Lorini, daughter of David Whiting, reappeared Nov. 14-17
in the title rdle of "Norma," Mile. Morensi as Adelgisa, Sig.
Macaferri as Pollione, Susini as Oroveso. "La Traviata," an act
of " Norma," and " The Star Spangled Banner " were sung matinee,
Nov. 22. There were present Mrs. President Lincoln and Mrs.
McClellan. "Dinorah" had its first performance in this city,
Nov. 24.
Dinorah (first appearance) Mile. Cordier
Corenti Sienor Brignoli
Hunter Signer Susini
Heel ....
First Goatherd .
Second Goatherd
. Sienor Amodio
Mile. Morensi
. Fanny Stockton
"Dinorah" was repeated Nov. 26 and 28, Dec, i, 6, and 8; Nov.
27, "Lucrezia Borgia;" Dec. 3-5, "La Favorita;" Dec- 9,
"Norma;" Dec. 10 and 14, "Un Ballo in Maschera;" Dec 12,
"Emani," fourth act of "La Favorita," and shadow song from
"Dinorah." The season closed on Dec. 15, with "I Puritani."
Dec. 4, 16, 18, Mason Jones, an English lecturer, occupied the
Academy. Dec. 22, a benefit was given to the child pianist, Teresa
Carreno, when Madame d'Angri, W. Castle, S. C. Campbell,
Theodore Thomas, Signor Abilla, and Mr. Eben assisted.
After having been redecorated and improved this house was re-
opened Sept 12, 1864, by Leonard Grover, for a season of German
opera. The company was a strong one, numbering in all no fewer
than one hundred persons, many of the principals being artists of
eminence. Carl Anschutz was the conductor, and among the
singers were Mme. Marie Frederici-Himmer, Mile. Marie Hollman
from the Royal Opera House, Berlin, Mme. Bertha Johannsen,
Mile. Sophie Dziuba, Mile. Pauline Canissa, and Mmes. Ernest
La Roche and Pauline Berger; Herr Franz Himmer, Theo.
Habelmann, Amot Quinta, Isidore Lehman, from the Royal
Opera House, Berlin; Heinrich Steinecke, Joseph Herrmann,
Joseph Kreutzer, Anton Graff, Edouard Haimer, Zinsheim, Otto
Lehman, and Alphonse Urchs, with Adoph Neuendorff as chorus
master. The opening opera was "Faust," given thus: Faust,
Signor Tomaro; Mephisto, Herr Herrmann; Valentine, Herr
Steinecke; Wagner, Herr GrafiF; Marguerite, Mme. Frederici-
Himmer; Siebel, Mme. Bertha Johannsen. Signor Tomaro was
called upon at short notice to take the place of Herr Himmer, who
was announced to appear as Faust, but who was suddenly attacked
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with a tevere illness. Sept 14, ''Martha" was sung by Mmes.
Johannim and Frederici-Himmer, and Herren Habelmann, Stein-
cckc, Gra£F, and Otto Lehman. Sept. 16, "Der Freischiitz" was
fhpen, with Joseph Weinlich as Caspar; and " Faust " was repeated
It a matinee. Sept 17, with the same gentleman as Mephista
Sept 19^ Karl Formes made his first appearance in opera in this
city in six years. The opera was ''Robert le Diable," and the
cast was a notable one:
Alice .... Mme. Johanna Rotter
Isabella . . Mme. Bertha Jobannsen
Elena (first appearance in New York)
Theresa Wood
Karl Formes
Eobcrt Herr Himmer
f ihahiMi .... Herr Habelmann
Aftcrti HerrHaimer
''Faust" was repeated Sept 21; ''Martha" was sung Sept. 22,
with Herr Formes as Plunkett. Sept. 23, Halevey's '' La juive "
beard, and at a matinee the following day, ** Robert le Diable "
repeated. ^ La Juive '* was again given Sept. 26. On the last
night of the season, Sept. 27, Mile. Sophie Dziuba made her
American d^ut as Zerlina, in ''Don Juan," and Isidore Lehman
also appeared, for the first time in this country, as Don Juan.
Presentation concerts were given Sept. 28, 29, and 30, under the
tospices of the Jewellers' Association, the artists being William
Castle and S. C Campbell, Signor Abella, Madame d'Angri,
Fanny Stockton, and an orchestra under John P. Cook.
Karl Formes died at San Francisco, of pneumonia, Dec 15,
itfy His full name was Charles John Formes, and he was bom
it Muhlheim, Germany, Aug. 7, i8ia He received his early
musical education in Cologne and Vienna, and sang in churcn
dkoirs until 1841, when he attracted attention in Cologne as a
ooBcert singer. Soon afterwards he appeared in opera. In 1843
be became a member of the Mannheim Theatre company, and in
1S44 he joined the opera in Vienna. Unguarded expressions of
sympathy with revolutionary movements caused his sudden retire-
ment^ and in 1849, ^ter an engagement in Hamburg, he formed
the German Opera company, at the Dniry Lane Theatre, London.
In 1850 he became a member of the Italian Opera company at
Covent Garden, and in the same year he sang in the Philhar-
monic concerts. His last appearance on the stage was on Dec. 12
(three days prior to his death), in "The Barber of Seville," at San
Francisco, where he had resided for fifteen years, teaching vocal
music
Max Maretzek's new Italian Opera company commenced a season
Oct. 3, 1864. The following were the artists: Carlotti Carozzi-
Zocchi, Elvira Brambilla, Laura Harris, Jenny Van Zandt (her
6nt appearance in opera), Signora C. Morensi, Mile. Freda di
Gebel, Adeline Motte (first appearance in opera), Fanny Stockton,
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Bernardo Massimilliani, Guglielmo Lotti, J. Reichardt, Fernando
Bellini, Francisco Pierrini, Susini, Amati Dubreuil, Joseph Wein*
lich, and W. Mullen The opening opera was "II Trovatore," in
which Carozzi-Zucchi made her first appearance in America as
Leonora. Massimilliani made his first bow to an American audi-
ence in the part of Manrico. Oct. 4, Signora Elvira Brambilla
made her first appearance in America as Violetta in " La Traviata
Mile. Ernestine appeared in the ballet incidental to " La Traviata.
" Lucrezia Borgia " was given Oct. 5, when Susini reappeared as
Alfonso. A jewellers' presentation concert was given Oct. 6,
Master Richard Croker, of Trinity Choir, appeared, and the Maret-
zek company gave "Lucia di Lammermoor," Laura Harris as
prima donna. "II Trovatore" was repeated Oct. 10, and Oct. 12
Mile. Frederica di Gebel made her d^but as Ulrica in " Un Ballo
in Maschera;" Oct. 14, "Lucrezia Borgia;" Oct. 18, matinee, "La
Traviata;" evening, Jewellers' Association concert. Oct. 17-19-
26, Clara Louise Kellogg reappeared as Marguerita in "Faust"
"tin Ballo" was again given Oct. 18, and on Oct 20 representa-
tives from the various places of amusement in town gave a benefit
to the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum. Oct 21, "II Poliuto;"
Oct. 22, jewellers' presentation concert; Oct. 24, "Martha," with
Kellogg and Morensi; Oct 25 and 28, "II Poliuto;" Oct 31, "II
Trovatore." Nov. 2, "Don Giovanni" with this cast:
Donna Anna Zucchi
Donna Elvira Kellogg
Zerlina Morensi
Don Ottavio Lotti
Don Giovanni Bellini
Leporello Susini
Commendatore .... Weinlich
Massetto Dabrenil
Nov. 4, Jenny Van 2^ndt made her operatic d^but as Gilda in
"Rigoletto." Maretzek closed the season Nov. 5.
John B. Gough, the temperance lecturer, appeared here Nov.
10, followed by Maretzek, who commenced another season Nov. 14,
with "II Poliuto;" Nov. 15, "Linda di Chamounix;" Nov. 16.
"Lucrezia Borgia;" Nov. 17, James W. Lingard of the New
Bowery Theatre took a benefit, when " The Wept of the Wish-ton-
Wish," "Sketches in India," and Bryant's Minstrels formed the
programme; Nov. 18-21, "Don Giovanni;" Nov. 22, "Rigoletto;"
Nov. 23, "Martha." Thanksgiving night, Nov. 24, a dramatic
performance, consisting of "All That Glitters is not Gold" —
Lawrence P. Barrett (his first appearance in fifteen months) as
Stephen Plum, Thos. E. Morris as Jasper Plum, W. R. Floyd as
Toby Twinkle, J. S. Wright, J. Whiting, J. C. Williamson,
Madelaine Henriques, Mrs. W. R. Floyd, and Mrs. France in the
cast — and " Handy Andy " were acted ; Nov. 25, Maretzek*s com-
pany presented, for the first time in America, Donizetti's opera of
"Don Sebastian," and with this cast:
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Ziida . . . Signora Carozd-Zucchi
Setastian . . . Sig. Massimilliani
CuDoeno Si|^. Bellini
Giovumi Sig. Susini
Dusense BClles. Ernestine and Auriol
Abadialos . .
Don Selim
Don Antonio .
Don Lai^
Don Ennco .
. Sig. Lorini
. Si|^. Mailer
Sig. Reichardt
. . Ximenes
. Sig. Lacion
Carl Bergmann was the conductor. The opera was repeated Nov.
28, 29, Dec. 2, 6, 9, 14, 17, 19, 24. Nov. 30, "Faust;" Dec. 5,
"The Child of the Regiment;" Dec. 7, "II Poliuto."
Dec. 8, a matinee and evening benefit was given to Charles
Peters, who had been disabled by being run over by a Third
Avenue car. At the matinee, "London Assurance," was given
with this cast:
diaries Conrtiey . . Lester Wallack
Sir Harcoiirt Conrtiey . . C. Walcot
Danle Charles Fisher
Mark Meddle .... G. L. Fox
Dolly Spanker . . . . W. Holston
Max Harkaway . . . . J. G. Burnett
^ ■ W. H.
Cool
Norton
James Harry Pearson
Martin W. R. Floyd
Isaacs C. T. Parsloe, Jr.
Lady Gay Spanker . Mrs. John Wood
Grace Harkaway Madelaine Henriqaes
Pert .... Mrs. Sedley Brown
In the evening, "The School for Scandal " was played, with this
cast:
Careless . .
Rowley . .
Snake . . .
Lady Teazle
Mrs. Candour
Maria . . .
Lady Sneerwell
. . . J. E. Whiting
. . G. F. Browne
. . . Frank Rea
. Mrs. F. B. Conway
Mrs. George Farren
Mrs. C. M. Walcot, Jr.
Mrs. Emma Skerrett
JoMDh Surface . . J. W. Wallack, Jr.
Sir Peter Teazle . . . F. B. Conwav
Sir OHver Sur£u:e . . . Mark Smitn
Qiarles Surface . . . J. K. Mortimer
Crabtree J. W. Lingard
Sir Benjamin Backbite B. T. Ringgold
Moses Harry Pearson
Trip Edward Lamb
Nearly every theatre in New York and Brooklyn was represented,
ind DO less than six managers and lessees of theatres performed
in the plays presented, viz. : Mr. and Mrs. Conway, of the Park
Theatre, Brooklyn; Mr. J. W. Lingard, of the New Bowery;
Lester Wallack, of Wallack's Theatre; Mrs. John Wood, of the
Olympic ; and G. L. Fox, of the Old Bowery. The benefit realized
I very haiidsome sum. Dec. 21, Auber's opera of "Fra Diavolo,"
which had always previously been given in English, was now
rendered, for the first time in America, in Italian, and with this
Fra Diavolo
Lofd Rodibourg
Miss KeUog^
Mile. Morensi
. Si^nor Lotti
Sig. Bellini
Lorenzo Signor Lorini
Beppo Signor Dubreuil
Giacomo ^^S!?^'' Weinlich
Matheo Signor Muller
It was repeated Dec. 23, 26, and 28.
A jewellers' presentation concert was given Dec. 24. Carozzi-
Zocchi presented " Norma " for her benefit, Dec. 27. " Fra Dia-
volo " was sung for the benefit of the French Benevolent society.
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Dec. 29, and ''Norma" was repeated on Dec. 30, the last night
of the season. Feb. 2, 1865, Maretzek's company again returned
and presented the following operas: "Don Sebastian," "FraDia-
volo," "II Poliuto," "II Trovatore," "Faust," "Norma," "La
Traviata," "Lucia," "Emani," "Martha;" Verdi's opera "La
Forza Del Destino," for the first time in America, and thus cast:
Donna Leonora Signora Carozd-Zuccbi
Preziosilla . . . Signora Morensi
Don Alvaro . . . Sig. Massimilliani
Don Carlos Sig. Bellini
Abbot Sig. Susini
Militone Sig. Lorini
Marquis of Calatrava . Sig. Dubreuil
Trabucco Si^. Reichardt
Spanish Surgeon . . Sig. Ximenes
Alcalde Sig. Muller
This opera was repeated Feb. 28, March 3, 6, 8, 10, 18, 1865. March
4, matin6e, "Martha," evening, concert of pupils of National Con-
servatory; March 11, matinee, "Ernani;" March 13, "Don Gio-
vanni;" March 15, "Fra Diavolo;" March 16, "Norma;" March
17, "I Puritani;" March 20, "La Figlia del Reggimento," and
fourth act of "Rigoletto;" March 21, last night of the season,
"Don Sebastian," and March 23, matinee, and close of the season,
"Fra Diavolo."
L. M. Gottschalk gave a matinee entertainment, April i ; April
II, Maretzek took a benefit, when "II Poliuto" was given, with
selections from "La Forza." The beneficiary was presented with
^7,000. The Theatrical Mechanical association had a matinee
benefit April 12, and the companies of Wallack's, Winter Garden,
Old and New Bowery, Barnum's, Olympic, Niblo's, Brooklyn
Park, and Hooley's New York and Brooklyn Minstrels, and Theo-
dore Moss, John McCullough, the Dobson Brothers, and others,
participated. The bill comprised "London Assurance," "Shamus
O'Brien," recitation, "Day After the Wedding," banjo duets and
minstrel entertainments. A benefit was given April 12, for the
soldiers and sailors, followed April 26 by Leonard Grover's German
opera company, which in "Robert le Diable," "Faust," "Martha,"
"Fidelio," "The Magic Flute," "The Huguenots," closed May 8
with "La Juive." May 15, Juignet's French company appeared
and remained until June 12, after which Prof. Macallister, magi-
cian, was the attraction. A benefit was given, afternoon and eve-
ning of July 21, to the company and attaches of Barnum's Museum,
who were thrown out of employment by the fire there. Among
those who assisted were Kate Reignolds, L. J. Mestayer, the San
Francisco Minstrels, Emily Melville, W. Davidge, M. B. Pike,
Carrie Moore, Jenny Engel, Mme. Martinetti, Mons. Baptistin,
G. C. Davenport, Mitchell, Wm. Connolly, Mary Estelle, Hattie
Walby, J. J. Prior, J. E. Nagle, Gustavus Geary, G. L. Fox, and
his pantomime company from the Old Bowery Theatre, George
Christy, M. Bryan, Kate Pennoyer, Mrs. H. Chapman, Jenny
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Cleaver, Nannie Hook, W. P. Smith, Welsh Edwards, B. Porter,
and the Hanlon Brothers. The entertainment comprised the " Jenny
Liod " burletta, " A Morning Call," " Barney the Baron," " Handy
Andy," ^Mr. and Mrs. Peter White," an olio and a speech by
P. T. Bamum.
Prof. Herrmann opened the season of 1865-^ Sept 12. It was
U this time that the trouble took place between the managers
of the different theatres in this city, and The New York HeraUL
Maretxdlc was the prime mover in this battle. The Herald made a
lavage onslaught on him, saying that the company engaged was a
tery poor one, and that Maretzek cared very little about the New
York public Maretzek published a card m the other papers of
this city, charging The Herald with interference in the arrange-
OKot of the opera, alleging that the editor and many of the sta£f of
that journal were persistent 'Meadheads," and detailing many griev-
ances too long endured, and pluckily refusing to be either dictated
to or influenced by any such mode of procedure. The result was
that at a meeting of the managers it was resolved to stop advertis*
ing in The Herald^ and several of the managers had at the top of
ill their advertisements, programmes, and posters the line: ''This
establishment does not advertise in The New York Herald** The
following named theatres were among those who did not advertise
in The Herald: Academy of Music, Winter Garden, Olympic, New
York Circus, Bamum's Museum, Fox's Old Bowery, Niblo's, Wal-
lidL's» and New Bowery. Those who did advertise were Wood's
Theatre, opposite St. Nicholas Hotel (afterwards Josh Hart's
Theatre Comique), Wood's (Broadway and Broome) Theatre, Lucy
Roshton's (opposite New York Hotel), and Bryant's Minstrels.
The fight lasted all through the season. Mr. Bennett then cried
feccaxri. sent to the several managers, promised to be a good boy
to future if they would "return to the fold," and the consequence
was that all resumed their advertising in The Herald
Maretzek commenced the season, Sept. 25, with an admirable
organization. The artists new to America were Enrichetta Bosisio,
Bine de Rossi, Ettore Irfre, Guiseppa Mara, G. B. Antonucci, and
Julius Sesselsberg. Of established favorites there were Carozzi-
Ziicchi, Clara Louise Kellogg, Ortalani-Brignoli, Adelaide Phil-
lips, Fanny Stockton, Mrs. Reichardt, Massimilliani, Francesco
Mazzoleni, Ardavani, Rovere, Dubreuil, Lorini, Herren Muller
ind Reichardt* Carl Bergmann, Max Maretzek, and Torriani were
the conductors; Appy and Noll the leaders; Signor Dubreuil, the
ftage manager; Ronzani, mattre de ballet, and M. Calyo, scenic
irtist. The opening opera was " Faust " :
Faust (his first appeanmce in America)
Sig. Ettore Irfre
Valentine Signor Bellini
Mephisto .... Signor Antonucci
Mari^uefite Miss Gara Louise Kellogg
Sicbel Madame Fischer
lUrtha . . MUe. Freda di Gebel
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Sig. Achille Ardavani died in this city May 28, 1889, aged si
three years. He came here under engagement with Ben
Ulroann in the season of 1857-58, and made his d6but in
Trovatore/' as Count di Luna, with marked success. For tW4
years he had been a music teacher in New York and Boston.
Sept. 27, ** II Pol into " was sung with Carozzi-Zucchi, Mi
milliani, and Bellini as the principals; Adelaide Phillips appea
for the first time in four years, as Maffeo Orsini in ^'Luci
Borgia," the remainder of the cast including Zucchi, Irfre,
Antonucci. A " Faust " matinee took place Sept. 3a Herrmj
the magician, appeared. Petrella's opera, "lone,** was rev
Oct. 2, introducing to an American audience a pupil of the <
poser in the person of Mile. Bosisio, who sustained the title ]
'^lone" was repeated on the following night Sig. Mara, 1
tone, made his first appearance in America, Oct. 4, as Don Q
in "Ernani." Oct. 9, Signora B. de Rossi, contralto, made
d^but as Azucena in "II Trovatore." "I Puritani " was g
Oct. 10; "Martha" on Oct. 13; "La Traviata," Oct. 16. Car
Patti died in Paris, France, June 27, 1889. In Sept., 1890, a m
ment was erected in Montmarte cemetery, that city, to Car
Patti de Munck. Her last appearance here in opera was Oct.
"I Puritani."
A season of opera and concert began Oct. 17, when A
Parepa, Carl Rosa, and Mr. Danreuther made their first ap]
ances in the Academy, and Jules Levy, the comet player, his
appearance in America. Mile. Parepa sang " The Shadow Sc
from "Dinorah," an aria from "Robert le Diable," and the ba
"Five O'clock in the Morning." Carl Rosa performed v
solos; Mr. Danreuther, piano accompaniments, and Thee
Thomas conducted the orchestra. Mr. Levy performed **
Whirlwind Polka " and " Carnival de Venice " on the cornet,
the Maretzek companv sang the entire opera of " Lucrezia Borj
Mile. Parepa was billed to appear Oct. 18, but sickness preve
her, and Miss Kellogg played her rdle in "Lucia." Oct
"Norma;" Oct. 23, "II Trovatore;" Oct. 24, "Crispino
Comare; " for the first time here. The cast was: Annetta, (
Louise Kellogg; Fairy, Madame Fischer; Crispino, Signor R<
(first appearance in several years); Fabrizio, Sig. Irfre; Mil
lando, Sig. Bellini; Count, Sig. Mara. Nov. 3, "Robert
Diavolo;" Nov. 8, "Rigoletto;" Nov. 10, "Fra Diavolo;"
20, "Don Giovanni;" Nov. 24, " La Somnambula ; " Dec. i, M-
beer's opera, "L'Africaine," was presented for the first tin
America; Selika, Mme. Carozzi-Zucchi , Inez, Mile. Orta
Brignoli; Vasco di Gama, Sig. Mazzoleni; Don Pedro, Sig.
tonucci; Nelusko, Sig. Bellini; Dec. 13, "I Puritani "
announced, but, in consequence of the death of Sig. Rover
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performance was given. Rovere came to this country with Alboni,
in 1853. He died suddenly of affection of the throat, in this city,
aged sixty years. Dec 14, a memorial concert was given in aid
of the widow and children of the composer, William Vincent
Wallace. Among the artists who gave their services were Clara
Louise Kellogg, Adelaide Phillips, W. Castle, S. C. Campbell,
Richard Hoffman, S. B. Mills, G. W. Morgan, John A. Kyle,
Wm. Berge, E. J. Browns, Theodore Thomas, and the members of
the Liederkranz, Arion, Harmonic, Mendelssohn Union, and New
York Singing Academy societies. Dec. 1 5 was the last night of
the season, the opera being " L'Africaine," and at the close of the
third act, Maretzek was called to the front and presented by L. W.
Gerome, on behalf of many citizens, with a handsome service of
silver and an address. The season closed with a matinee of
"L'Africaine," Dec. 16. Fifty representations had been given,
divided as follows: "Faust," three; "II Pol into," one; "Lucrezia
Borgia," two; "lone," three; "Emani," three; "Un Ballo in
Mascbera," two; "II Trovatore," three; "I Puritani," one;
"Martha," one; "Traviata," one; "Lucia," one; "Norma," two;
"Crispino," ten; "Roberto," two; "Rigoletto," one; "Fra Dia-
volo," three; "Don Giovanni," one; "La Somnambula," one;
"L'Africaine," nine.
Dec 25, a concert was given by Clara M. Brinkerhoff, Mrs. J.
H. Barclay, George Simpson, Signor Fosati, J. N. Patterson, G.
W. Colby, and Grafulla's Seventh regiment band. Dec. 27, MM.
P. Juignet and C. Drivet's French dramatic company played
Scribe's "Bataille des Dames" and Villeneuve's "La Fille de
Dominique." Dec. 30, the same company gave Bayard and
Dnmanoir's " Les Premiers Ans de Richelieu " and Foumier's
**Lc Partie de Piquet," well known since as "A Game of Cards."
Jan. 6, 8, 9, 1866, the Bateman concert company, comprising
IVepa, Carl Rosa, Levy, S. B. Mills, Carl Anschutz, and orches-
tra were heard. Juignet & Drivet's French company sang Halevy's
"L'ficlair " and Victor Masse's "Les Noces de Jeannette," Mile.
Naddie and M. Armand making their first appearance in America.
The Bateman company were heard again Jan. 1 1 ; the French com-
pany gave " La Ligne Droite " and '* Les Domestiques Peints par
Eux-m*mes," Jan. 13; "Nos Intimes," Jan. 17 and 19. The
Philharmonic society gave a concert Jan. 27, and the Annual
Charity Ball, Jan. 291 Feb. i, 1866, the Maretzek company sang
** L' Africaine. " "Don Sebastian" was revived Feb. 13, and at a
mating Feb. 17, Sig. Brandini made his first appearance in New
York as Don Carlos in " Emani." Night of Feb. 17, Anna Lacoste
appeared in a new play by Isaac C. Pray, entitled "Virginia of
Rome" Mr. Clercpret, Archer, Isaac C. Pray, Hannah and H.
^ Stuart were in the cast. Miss Lacoste 's next appearance was
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at the French Theatre, Aug. 30, as Deborah. She then devoted
herself to dramatic readings. Without book or pamphlets, she
recited the whole of "Julius Caesar," "King John," and "Romeo
and Juliet," in a manner that not only attracted considerable atten-
tion, but gave her a reputation for possessing a remarkable memory.
In the height of her popularity she contracted a cold, which finally
settled into rheumatism of the heart, and she died in this city, July
6, 1868.
Feb. 26, Carmelina Poch made her first appearance in New York
as Leonora in "La Favorita." "Don Pasquale" was sung for the
first time in se\'en years at a matinee, March 3, Sig. Sarto mak-
ing his first appearance in the title rdle. Juignet & Drivet's
French dramatic company played Dennery's "L'Aieule," "Le
Gamin de Paris." and "Les Enfants Terribles" the evening of
March 7. "L'Etoile du Nord " was revived March 9, with Kel-
logg, Bosisio, Antonucci, Irfre, Sarta, and Barili in the cast
March 13, for her benefit, Zucchi presented " L' Africaine " and sang
the Italian hymn, "II Garibaldino." March 15, Mme. Larmet, of
the French dramatic company had a benefit, presenting "Les
Amours Maudit " and " Les Zuaves de Palestro. " March 23, the
same company played " Les Enfer de Paris. " April 5, a bal d'opera
was given, the Academy being decorated with caricatures of promi-
nent people, from the brush of Thomas Nast. The operatic season
closed April 14, with a matinee of " Les Huguenots." During this
second season " L' Africaine " had been represented nine times;
"Crispino e la Comare," four times; "Norma," once; "I Puri-
tani," once; "Faust," four times; "Martha," once; "Don Sebas-
tian," three times; "Fra Diavolo," twice; "Ernani," once;
" Poliuto, " once ; "lone," once; "La Favorita," five times; "La
Somnambula," once; "Don Pasquale," twice; "II Trovatore,"
once; "L'fitoiledu Nord," six times; "Un Ballo in Maschera,"
once; "Don Giovanni," once; "Les Huguenots," three times, and
"Lucrezia Borgia," twice ; in all fifty representations.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kean took their farewell of America, April
16, when " Louis XI. " and " The Jealous Wife " were acted :
Louis XI Chas. Kean
The Dauphin . . . Miss Chapman
Tristam Geo. Everett
Martha Mrs. C. Kean
De Nemours . . . . J. F. Cathcart
In "The Jealous Wife," Mr. and Mrs. Kean played Mr. and
Mrs. Oakley.
Leonard Grover's German opera company began a season April
17, 1866, with "Faust," the cast embracing Himmer, Joseph Herr-
mann, Heinrich Steinecke, Miles. Johanna Rotter and Sophie
Dziuba. April 18, "William Tell " was given for the first time in
eleven years, Wm. Formes making his first appearance in opera
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in New York as the hero. Herr Himmer was the Arnold, Herr
Habelmann the Jacques; Herr Weinlich, Gessler; Mile. Johanna
Rotter, Mathilde. Several of the German societies aided in the
chorus. April 19, ''La Dame Blanche" was sung, with Bertha
Johannsen as Anna and Mme. Berger as Margaret '* Fra Diavolo "
was heard at a mating April 21, ''The Huguenots/' April 23, and
"Tannhauser " was announced April 27, but, owing to the illness
of Mme. Rotter and Herr Weinlich, only one act was sung, and
''The Magic Flute " was substituted. This closed an unsuccessful
season.
Jacob Grau came May 7, with his company from Havana and gave
''La Traviata," with Leonilda Boschetti as Violetta; May 9, "II
Trovatore " was sung, with Mme. Noel-Guidi as Leonora, Mme.
Cash-PoUini as Azucena, Musiani as Manrico; May 10, "Faust;
Hay II, " Saffo," for the reappearance of Mile. Gazzaniga; " Faust,
"Un Ballo" and "La Juive" followed; May 18, "L'Africaine;
matinee, May 19, "Emani" and "Faust" (third act). May 21,
1866, the last performance in the old Academy of Music was
given, the opera being " La Juive," thus cast: Rachel, Mme. Graz-
laniga; Eudoxia, Mile. Boschetti; Prince Leopold, Signor Anas-
tasia; Eleazar, Signor Musiani; Cardinal, Signor Milleri. Jarrett
k Pdmer had leased this house for the production of " La Biche
au Bois," but early on the morning of May 22 the house was en-
tirely destroyed by fire. Flames were discovered in the basement,
fronting on Irving Place. The performance had been closed only
a short time, and a number of persons attached to the theatre were
still in the building. In the short space of thirty minutes the
whole building was a massive sheet of flames. At half-past one
o'clock the interior of the Academy had been totally destroyed.
Shoitly after the fire, a meeting of the shareholders was held, and
it was resolved to rebuild on the same site. The foundations were
pot in condition in August, 1866, and the building was ready for
occupancy in February, 1867. It cost $300, 00a Thomas R. Jack- *
son was the architect and contractor.
The first entertainment of any nature given in the new house
was a ball for the widows and orphans of the members of the Old
Fire department, Feb. 28, 1867. A bal d'opera, directed by Max
Maretzek, took place the following evening.
A season of Italian opera opened March 7 by Mr. Maretzek, with
the following company: Miss Kellogg, Isabella Ronconi, Mile.
Carmelina Poch, Fanny Stockton, Natalie Testa, Mile. A. M.
Hauck, Isabella McCulloch (afterwards Mme. Brignoli), Ronconi,
Baragli, Barili, Antonucci, Mazzoleni, Bernard!, Dubreuil, Fossati,
Bellini, Mara, Fleury, Reichardt, Riccardi, Muller, Testa, and
Bacelli, and Miles. Kruger and Theresa, dancers. The repertory
consisted of ''II Barbiere," "Fra Diavolo," "Lucrezia Borgia,"
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"L'fitoile du Nord," "La Traviata," "Faust," "Crispino e la
Comare," "II Trovatore," "Norma," "Martha," "Don Giovanni,"
"Emani," "La Somnambula," and Petrella's new opera, "La
Carnival de Venice." Carl Bergmann and Sig. Torriani were the
conductors. At the matinee, March i6, in addition to the opera,
"Elisir d'Amore," Florence Noble read the balcony scene from
"Romeo and Juliet." March i8, Parepa-Rosa made her first ap-
pearance in opera in America, playing Leonore in "II Trovatore,"
and on the same evening Bacelli, a basso, made his first appear-
ance in New York as Ferrando. Parepa-Rosa sang in "Norma,"
March 19 and 23. " Don Giovanni " was given March 26, with the
following fine cast:
Donna Anna .... Parepa-Rosa
Donna Elvira . . Isabella McCulloch
Don Ottavio .... Sig. Baragli
Leponello Sig. Ronconi
Commendatore .... Sig. Bacelli
Zerlina .... Miss C. L. Kellop;^
Don Giovanni Sig. Bellini
Masseto Sig. Fossati
Parepa-Rosa closed with the matinee of "II Trovatore," March
30. April 3, for the first time in America, Petrella's opera, "La
Carnival de Venice " was sung, and with this cast :
Orestes Sig. Baragli
Pylades Sig. Mara
Count Si^or Bacelli
Master Cola .... Sig. Ronconi
Albina . . . Clara Louise Kelloge
Romella Signora Ronconi
Signora Mozio . . Mile. Natalie Testa
A benefit was given, April 4, for the sufferers by the burning of
the Winter Garden Theatre, " Hamlet " was presented, with this
cast:
Hamlet Edwin Booth
Gravedlp^er . . . W. S. Andrews
Player Kmg . . W. A. Donaldson
The Queen Ida Vernon
Ophelia Mme. Scheller
Player Queen . . . Miss Andrews
Laertes C. Barton Hill
The Ghost .... J. N. Gotthold
The King . . . M. W. LeffingweU
Polonius W. Davidge
Horatio J. Duff
Orlandini and Ortalani appeared in " L'Africaine " April 15, and
Angela Peralta, a Mexican prima donna, made a most successful
d6but April 25, in "La Somnambula." The season closed May 4,
and May 6 Thomas Maguire & Richard Risley*s company of
Japanese contortionists, magicians, and balancing artists took
possession of the Academy, remaining until June 15. A Masonic
ovation was held June 27, in aid of the widows and orphans of the
Masons of the South, the artists being Mile. Hauck, Sigs. Bellini
and Mara, Edward Hoffmann, Henry Mollenhauer, D. L. Down-
ing, and band. During the evening an address was delivered by
Hon. James T. Brady. The Japanese company returned on July
I, and remained until July 10. A new collection of Orientals,
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mder the tame management, appeared July 15, for that night
ooly.
Mr. Maretzek began an Italian opera season Sept. 23, with the
following company: Parepa-Rosa, Angela Peralta, Minnie A.
Hauck* Ronconi, Natalie Testa, Louise Kapp- Young, Jenny
Kempton, Emilio Pencani, Baragli, Testa, Anastasia, Georgio
Ronooni, Bellini, Orlandini, Antonucci, and Paulo Medini. Max
Maretzek, Carl Bergmann, and A. Torriani were the conductors.
* Doo Giovanni " was the first opera sung, with this cast :
Donna Elvira . . . Mile. RonconI
Doftna Anna .... Parepa-Rosa
Zcrfiaa Miss Hauck
Don Ctovaani .... Sig. Bellini
Leporello Sig. Ronconi
DcMina Octavio • . . sTg. Baragli
•*Otello** was heard Sept. 25, when Emilio Pencani made his
American d6but, acting the title rdle, with lago, Bellini ; Desde-
mona, Parepa-Rosa; Roderigo, Baragli. Sept. 27, "II Barbiere"
was sung, with Angela Peralta as Rosina ; Ronconi was the Figaro,
ind Paulo Medini made his American d^but as Barilio. Oct. 7,
Orlandini was heard as Carlos in "Emani."
Oct. 9, Mme. Janauschek made her first appearance in America,
icting "Medea.'' The version was Grillpainseu's translation.
Francesca Romana Magdalena Janauschek was supported by a
company brought from Europe. " Medea " was presented with this
cast: Jason, Hcrr Scherenbcrg; King of Corinth, Herr Kleinart;
Crcusa, Miss Teitz; Hcrold, Herr Crelinger; Cora, Miss Singer;
Medea, Janauschek. Oct. 12, Janauschek played "Deborah;"
Oct 17, " Mary Stuart. •' Oct. 18, Cagnoni's opera, "Don Bucef-
ilo, *• was given, for the first time in America. Ronconi was the
Don Bucefalo. Oct. 19, Janauschek played "Brunhild;" and Oct.
24f ** Adrienne ; " Oct. 30, Louise Kapp- Young made her Ameri-
can dAut as Selika in "L'Africaine," Bellini as Neluska; Nov.
2, Janauschek was seen in the dual rdle of Emelia Galotti and
Countess Orsini, in Lessing*s drama of " Emelia Galotti," followed
bv-The Gladiator of Ravenna." "Don Carlos," Nov. 8; and
Xo\'. II, selections were given from "Die Carisschueller," "Don
Carlos," and other works; Nov. 14, Janauschek was seen as Mari-
mna in " A Woman of the People. " " Romeo e Giulietta " was
«mg, for the first time in America, Nov. 15, and with this cast :
I^MKO Sig. Pencani
Mernitio Sig. OrUndini
Camlet Sig. Antonucci
Fnar Lawrence . . . Sig. Medini
Tjttlt Sig. Testa
Grtfocy Sig. Barili
janauschek closed Nov. 30, with "The Gladiator of Ravenna."
She had given twenty-two performances, appearing in "Medea,"
thite times; "Deborah," three times; "Mary Stuart." twice;
Duke Herr Mailer
Paris Herr Velden
Benvolio .... Herr Reichardt
Juliet .... Mile. M. A. Haack
Nurse Mme. Flurry
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"Brunhild," once; " Adrienne, the Actress," three times; "Emelia
Galotti," twice; "Gladiator of Ravenna," twice; "Don Carlos,
once; "Marianna," twice; "Romeo e Giulietta," and "Macbeth,
once, and "Egmont," once.
Dec. 6, "Linda di Chamounix" was sung. March i8, 1867, the
sufferers by Bamum's Museum fire took a benefit afternoon and
evening. The attractions in the afternoon were an address by Mr.
Bamum and a performance of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," with Mrs.
Howard as Topsy. In the evening " Pale Janet " was performed,
and Mile. Diani and others contributed to the entertainment The
principal event of the following week occurred on Friday. It
was the performance between the second and third acts of
Brignoli's new symphony, "A Sailor's Dream," under the com-
poser's direction.
"Un Ballo in Maschera," March 30, 1868, was acted by the
De La Grange and Brignoli company, Mme. de La Grange in
the title rdle. Miss McCulloch, Stella Bonheur, Brignoli, and
Orlandini in the cast. Mile. Bonheur sang Orsini in "Lucrezia
Borgia;" "Robert le Diable" was given on Friday, with Joseph
Herrmann as Bertram.
The Artists' Union gave a week of Italian opera, commencing
April 13, 1868, with Carl Bergmann as conductor. Janauschek
returned with her German company and gave six performances,
commencing April 22. E. L. Davenport took a benefit April 30,
when he played "Hamlet," with the following people supporting
him : D. H. Harkins, Lewis Baker, Harry Hawk, John Huntley,
Ryer, George Clarke, F. G. Maeder, W. James, J. Wilson, H. H.
Pratt, T. E. Morris, W. S. Higgins, Claude Burroughs, J. Turner,
S. Drake, Irene Gay, Kate Ryner, and Isabella Preston. H. L.
Bateman had a benefit May 2. At the matinee " La Belle H61tee "
was given, and in the evening the first two acts of "La Grande
Duchesse " were sung with the second act of " La Belle H^l^ne "
and the drama of "The Old Guard," in which Mr. Bateman
appeared, for the first time in many years, acting Haversack.
Dan Bryant played "Handy Andy " and "The Irish Emigrant,"
May 7. The proceeds of the performance Mr. Bryant gave to the
American Dramatic Fund. The opera season terminated May 6.
During its progress the following operas had been sung: "Don
Giovanni," three times; "I Puritani," once; "Otello," once; "II
Barbiere," four times; "Norma," three times; "Crispino," three
times; "II Trovatore," three times; "Faust," three times;
"Emani," once; "Lucia," once; "Huguenots," five times; "Don
Bucefalo, " three times ; " L* Africaine, " twice ;[" Romeo e Giulietta, '*
four times ; " Don Pasquale, " once, and " Linda, " once ; in all thirty-
nine representations.
Dec. 3, De Pol's spectacular sensation, "The Golden Branch, or
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the DeviKs Auction " was transferred from Banvard's Museum to
the Academy, and was played, with the exception of the opera
oi^ts» until Dec 17. Guiseppina Morlacci, Eliza Blasina,
Augusta Sohlke, Ermesilda Diani, Eugenie Lupo, Aurelia Ricci,
L. fiarretta, and Mons. Giovani Lupo, were the principal dancers,
with Sig. D. Ronzani as mattre de ballet. In the dramatic com-
pany were Annie Wood, Hattie Thome, and others. A. Pedigam
was musical director. Auber's opera, ''La Bayadere,'* was given
Dec. i6w for the first time here in sixteen years. H. L. Bateman's
Opera Bouff^ company performed "La urande Duchesse," Dec
90^ for the benefit of Uie French Benevolent Society. Janauschek
reappeared Dec 23, in "Deborah;" Dec 25, "Marianna" and
* Coise Here ; " Dec 27, " Faust " was sung ; Dec 28, Janauschek
was seen in "Iphigenia in Tauris." The Caroline Richings
Opera troupe began a season Dec 30, in "Crown Diamonds;"
Dec 31, "Martha." Jan. i, 1868, for the first time in this city,
Benedict's opera, "The Lily of Killamey," was sung, cast as
follows:
EayOH
AaaeCliote
Mn. Cffcgan .
Hardms Cregan
Daaaj Mann .
Caroline Richinp
Mrs. £. Segnm
Mrs. James Arnold
. . Wm. Castle
S. C. Campbell
Myles-na-Coppaleen . Pierre Bernard
Father Tom . . . . H. G. Peakes
Bertie O'Moore .... Mr. Wylie
Corrigan .... James A. Arnold
opera was received so coolly that it had only one other re-
production. " Maritana, " " The Doctor of Alcantara, " " The Bohe-
mian Girl" " Fra Diavolo," " La Somnambula," and " Faust " were
|iten in succession. W. Vincent Wallace's opera of "The Desert
Flower" was sung, for the first time in America, Jan. 15: Captain
Miorice, W. Castle; Major Hector Van Pumpemickle, E. Seguin;
Sergeant Peterman, J. A. Arnold; Casgan, Mr. S. C. Campbell;
Oinita, Caroline Richings; Eva, Mrs. J. A. Arnold. "Fra Dia-
volo*' closed the season. The Hah Yah-Ta-Kee troupe of Japs
commenced Jan. 24, and continued until Jan. 29. Feb. 12, the
De La Grange-Brignoli Italian opera company, under the direc-
tion of Max Strakosch, took possession of the Academy. In this
company were Anna de La Grange, Adelaide Phillips, Isabella
McCuUoch, Rita Sangalli (danseuse), Brignoli, Massimilliani,
Sarti, Coletti, Baragli, Susini, and Nicolao, musical director.
Tbcy remained until Feb. 28, giving "La Traviata," "Lucia,
•Un Ballo in Maschera," "Rigoletto," "La Favorita," "Norma,
lad ''Roberto el Diavolo." This company returned March 16,
Stella Bonheur having meantime joined them, and they remained
for one week.
May II, Mme. Janauschek gave selections from "Mary Stuart"
ind "* Deborah," and the Italian artists were heard in a concert for
the benefit of the American Dramatic Fund. Wendell Phillips
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6o A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D«
lectured on "Daniel 0*Connell,"May 12, and Camilla Urso, S. R
Mills, and Carl Bergmann gave a concert for the benefit of the
widow of A. Hirschman, May 16. Jerome Hopkins directed the
annual concert of the Orpheon Free choral schools, May 26.
The B. P. O. Elks gave their first matinee benefit enter-
tainment June 8, when volunteers from all the variety and minstrel
establishments in town assisted. Lucille Tostee had a farewell
benefit June 25, presenting the first act of " La Grande Duchesse,"
the second act of " La Belle H61Sne, *' and the operetta of " Litschen
and Fritzschen." This house was opened Sept. 21, 1868, for the
production of a play called " 1868, or the Bride of a Politician," by
George Marlow. It had two performances only. This was the cast :
Gay EUdred . .
Pierce Brown
George Burke .
Squire Fairfield
Lynn . . .
W. H. Meeker
Theo. Hamilton
. F. C. Bangs
. W. Hamblin
. W. Harley
Davis S. B. VilU
Florence .... Henrietta Irving
Maude Miss Noemte
Mme. Ven Kelmeyer . . Mrs. Wilkins
Hans Ven Kelmeyer . S. W. Ashley
Janauschek, having returned from Europe, began a season of
German tragedy, Oct. 6. Herren Guttman, Bennemann, Rhine-
hardt, and Miss Kuchle were her principal supporters. Janauschek
played seven times, and her repertory consisted of Donna Isabella
in "Bride of Messina,** Phaedra, Deborah, Mary Stuart, Katharina,
in Albert Lindner's five-act drama, "Katharine, the Second, Em-
press of Russia," first time in America, Oct. 14, and Medea.
Max Strakosch commenced a season of opera, Oct. 191 Clara
Louise Kellogg was the star, having just returned from Europe.
Mile. Freda de Gebel, Alida Topp (pianist), Sig. Lotti, Petrelli,
Susini, Mons. Caesar Alard, Carl Bergmann, and Giorza; Oct. 29,
M. Jules Leotard, trapezist, made his American d6but under the
direction of Jerome Ravel. The farce "The Governor's Wife"
was also acted. Leotard continued for three performances. Max
Maretzek took possession Nov, 16, with "II Trovatore," sung in
Italian by Agatha States, Cellini, Brignoli, Orlandini, and Barili ;
" Fidelio " was given in German, Nov. 17, by Miles. Johanna Rotter
and Cellini, and Herren Habelmann, Reichardt, Formes, and Her-
mann. Mme. de La Grange, Isabella McCulloch, Mile. Wes-
mael, and Signori Brignoli, Habelmann, and Hermann sang
"Roberto el Diavolo." "Der Freischiitz '* was sung in German,
Nov. 19, with De La Grange as Agatha and Karl Formes as
Caspar. "Sicilian Vespers," "Ernani,** and "Don Giovanni"
were then given, Louise Durand making her d^but as Zerlina, in
the latter, Nov. 23. " Fra Diavolo " and " Un Ballo in Maschera "
followed, and Alessandro Boetti made his first appearance as Al-
fredo, in "La Traviata," Nov. 27, the season closing with a
matinee, Nov. 28. Wm. Horace Lingard company, then occupying
the Theatre Comique (Broadway and Spring Street), gave an en-
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tertainment here Nov. 30. Grau's Opera Bouff^ company, from
the French Theatre, gave "Barbe Bleue," Dec. 17, with Desclauzs
as Bulotte, for the benefit of the French Benevolent society.
"Genevieve de Brabant" was also sung.
Maretzek commenced an Italian opera season Feb. 11, 18691
The company consisted of De La Grange, States, Kellogg, McCul-
loch, Rotter, Cellini, Durand, Wesmael, Brignoli, Orlandini,
Antonucci, Boetti, and Habelmann. The operas given were
"Sicilian Vespers," "Norma," "II Trovatore," "L'Africaine,"
"Belisario," "Robert le Diable," "L'fitoile du Nord," "Emani,"
"La Favorita," "La Traviata," "Crispino," "Don Giovanni,"
"Faust," and "Fra Diavolo." Giovanni Reina made his d^but as
Carlos in "Emani," Feb. 24, and "Le Prophete " was produced
March 11. It was repeated four times, the season closing March
27. On March 30, a bal d'opera was given.
Janauschek, with her German company, returned here March 29,
in "Deborah." "Elizabeth" and "Marianna," filled out the first
week. Sig. Susini had a matin€e benefit, April 3, presenting " II
Barbiere," with Adelaide Phillips as Rosina and Alida Topp, the
pianist. Janauschek, during the remainder of her season, played
in "Angelo," "Medea," "Mary Stuart," "Phaedra," "The Gladi-
ator (rf Ravenna," "Iphyginia," and "The Bride of Messina," the
latter being given for the benefit of the German hospital fund,
April 21. She gave her farewell performance April 23, appear-
ing in foiu" different characters, viz.. Lady Milford, in an act of
"Love and Intrigue;" the Princess Eboli in "Don Carlos;" the
Actress in Elzholz*s "Come Here," and the Countess Orsini in
"Emelia Galotti."
Rossini's "Messe Solennelle" was sung April 29 and 30, by
Kellogg, Fannie Natalie Testa, Boetti, and Antonucci, Max
Maretzek directing the orchestra. It was also repeated at a
matinie, May 8. Tostee, the French singer, had a benefit, May
I, when "Le Marriage aux Lanternes," an act from "La Belle
Hflinc," and "Mons. Chouf Levry" were sung.
A combination of English and Italian opera singers appeared
00 alternate nights, beginning May 13, when "Lurline" was sung,
for the first time in Italian; May 15, it was given in English.
The two casts were :
Italian.
Lnrfine Aeatha States
Ghira MUcF. N. Testa
Liba Mrs. Reichardt
Count Rudolph . . Herr Habelmann
Khioeberg Antonucci
ZeOeck W. Formes
Baron Tmenfels Barili
WaWm Reichardt
English
Lurline .... Miss McCuUoch
Ghiva .... Anne Kemp Bowler
Liba Miss F. Kimball
Count Rudolph . Brookhouse Bowler
Rhineberg Orlandini
Zelleck G. F. Hall
Baron Truenfels Lorini
Wilhelm A. Mathiaon
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Bonfanti led the ballet. Maretzek and Torriani were the con-
ductors. The season closed May 26. A company of French
artists, with Mile. Moreau, acted Sardou's "Seraphine," May 25.
Tostee bid one farewell to the United States May 29, but made
another at the Fifth Avenue Theatre, May 31. The Cuban patri-
ots had a benefit July 20. The entertainment consisted of or-
chestral performances directed by Carl Anschutz; ballets led by
the Miles. Diana, Baretta, Lucille, Therese, and Mathilde; piano-
forte solos by Harry Sanderson ; singing by Arthur Mathison, and
French vaudeville by Francis, Benedick, Cellini, and Aberle. At
the close of the performance the Marseillaise was sung by the com-
pany and twenty Cuban soldiers in uniform. The affair was under
the management of Starr Morrissey, Sam Genese, and Edmund
Gerson.
Sept. 10, a benefit was tendered by Edwin Booth to the family of
J. G. Hanley, formerly stage manager of the Winter Garden and
Wallack's Theatre. The play was "Othello," John McCullough,
the Moor; Edwin Booth, lago; W. E. Sheridan, Cassio; Mrs.
Emma Waller, Emilia; and Blanche de Bar, Desdemona; the
other characters were sustained by Edward Lamb, W. R. Floyd,
A. W. Fenno, and John L. Matthews. Prof. Herrmann, magician,
appeared Sept. 15 (his first appearance in Rve years), the proceeds
being for the benefit of the Avondale sufferers. Herrmann contin-
ued for two evenings each week until Oct. 18. Dryane and company
commenced a season of French opera Sept. 22, with " La Juive,
cast as follows :
Eleazar M. Tabardi
Cardinal Brogni ... M. Tasson
Leopold M. Girrebeuck
Albert M. Mestre
Ruegiero M. Haesler
Omcer M. Bles
Rachel . . . Mme. Faye-Fanschetd
Princesse Edoscie Mme. G. DevUlerg
The ballets were led by Miles. Wesmael, Billon, and M. Van
Hamme, and M. Van Ghele was the musical director. " Les Mous-
quetaires de la Reine '* was given Sept. 24, when Euphemie Bleau,
from the Imperial Opera House, Paris, made her first appearance
as Athenais De Solanges. " La Juive *' was repeated on Sept 29,
and "Les Mousquetaires," Sept. 27. The B. P. O. Elks had their
annual benefit matinee, Sept. 28, when most of the variety theatres
and minstrel establishments in town were represented. " Robert
le Diable " was announced for Oct. i, but the collapse of the
season prevented its performance. It was, however, subsequently
given l)y the French artists, for their own benefit, Oct. 8, and at
a matinee, Oct 9, " Lucia di Lammermoor '* was sung in French.
Nov. I, a variety entertainment for the benefit of the Ladies' Aid
society and German hospital, among those assisting being Jim
Mace, James Taylor, Tony Pastor, J. K. Emmet, Leopold and
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Gcraldine, Hutchinson, Abner S. Brady, L^gett, and Allen, and
Max Maretzek commenced an Italian opera season, Nov. 3, with
""II Trovatore,'* in which Mile. Carolina Briol and Lefranc made
their American debuts as Leonore and Manrico; Rose Cellini,
Azucena; Reyna was the Di Luna, and Barili, the Ferranda Nov.
$, " Linda di Chamounix" was sung. Miss Kellogg, Sig. Ronconi
and Herr Habelmann sustaining the principal rdles; and "II Tro-
vatore" was repeated at a matinee, Nov. d Miss Kellogg and
Sig. Ronconi were heard in "Crispino," Nov. 8; "II Trova-
tore," Nov. 10; "Fra Diavolo," Nov. 12, and at a matinee,
Nov. 13, "Linda." "Norma" was sung Nov. 15, with Mile. Briol
ID the title rdle, and Louise C. Treuer made her d^but on the
itage as Adelgisa; Massimilliani was the Pollio, and Coletti,
Oro\*esa Kellogg and Lefranc sang in "II Poliuto" Nov. 17
ind 19, and at a mating Nov. 2a " William Tell " was given
Nov. 23. Lefranc was Amoldo, and Mme. Briol, Matilda; the
remainder of the cast included Mme. Lami and Signori Reyna,
Coletti, Barili, Fosatti, Reichardt, and Diehm. In the fourth act,
the aria for the tenor, usually omitted, was sung by Lefranc. The
trio in the second act was also sung for the first time in America.
"William Tell" was repeated Nov. 24, 26, 29, Dec i and d A
ooocert was given Nov. 6, in aid of the American Dramatic Fund,
by Mrs. Charles Moulton, Marie Putnam, Anna Mehlig, W. R.
Aogur, M. Tabardi, Sig. Gariboldi, J. Levy, Max Maretzek, and
C Van Ghele. "Crispino" was sung Nov. 27, and "Lucrezia
Borgia," Dec. 3, Mile. Briol being the heroine, and Jenny Lands-
man making her operatic d^but as Orsini on the latter occasion,
lad Ronconi, for the first time, appeared as the Duke Alphonso.
Errani was the Gennaro. " La Somnambula " was heard at the
mating, Dec. 4, and "William Tell" in the evening, for the
benefit of the Ladies' Hebrew Benevolent society. Ferrari's
opera, "Pipele," had its first American representation Dec. 10,
and with this cast:
Rifoimo .... Clara L. Kellogg
Maddalena Mile. Umi
Si£. Roncooi
Sig. Reyna
Jacques Ferrand . .
Duresnel
Usher Sig. Reichardt
Si^. BariU
Massimilliani
The ballets were led by Miles. Sand and Vestre, and M. Marwig.
■pipele" was repeated on Dec 13 and 18. The other perform-
ances were " William Tell," Dec. 1 1 (matinee); " Elisir d'Amore,"
Dec. 15, Mile. Pauline Canissa making her first appearance as
Amina, in " Un Ballo" on Dec 17, the season closing with the
performance of Dec 18.
ProfesscHT Herrmann, assisted by Mme Herrmann and M. Leon»
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reappeared Dec. 20 and continued Dec. 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, Jan. 3,
4, 5, 1870. "Der Freischiitz," in German, Jan. 21 and 29, by W.
Candidas, F. Remmertz, Dehnhoff, Herder, Ely, Schwickardy,
Apfelbaum, Mmes. Frederici-Himmer, and Rotter-Dieffenbach,
assisted by the chorus of the Arion and New York singing
Academy Societies.
Maretzek*s Italian company returned Feb. i, Eliza Lumley-
Bath, being now with it, and gave "II Trovatore," "William
Tell," "Masaniello," "Linda," "Un Ballo," "Fra Diavolo,"
"Faust," and "Rigoletto." In "Un Hallo," Feb. 11, Dr. Valen-
tine, an amateur of this city, appeared as Renato. "Robert le
Diable " was announced for Feb. 23, but the season came to an
abrupt termination. "Der Freischiitz" was again sung March 11,
with Mme. Johannsen, Mile. Canissa, and the Arion and New
York singing societies.
The Parepa-Rosa English Opera company, under the direction of
Carl Rosa and C. D. Hess & Co., began a season May 14. This
company embraced Parepa-Rosa, Mrs. Seguin, Mrs. Frank Boudi-
not, Rose Hersee, Miss Isaacson, Nordblom, Laurence, Campbell,
Castle, G. F. Hall, De Solla, Howard, and Edward Seguin. They
sang "The Marriage of Figaro," March 14, 15, 16, 19, and 25;
"Martha," March 18, and "Der Freischiitz," in English, for the
first time by them, March 21, Parepa-Rosa being the Agatha, Miss
Hersee the Anna, Castle, Max, and Campbell, Caspar. "Fra
Diavolo" was sung March 22, "II Trovatore," March 23, and
"Martha," at a matinee, March 26. Geraldine Warren made her
d6but March 26 as the Gypsy Queen in "The Bohemian Girl."
"Maritana" was heard March 28.
Carl Maria Von Weber's "Oberon " was sung for the first time
in New York, in English, March 29, and with this cast :
Reiza Parepa-Rosa
Fatima Mrs. £. Seguiu
Sir Huron W. Castle
Sherasmin .... Mr. Laurence
Almanzor Mr. Hall
Oberon Mr. De Solla
Puck Geraldine Warren
It was repeated April i. Rose Hersee took a benefit March 30,
when an act of "II Trovatore" and "The Black Domino" formed
the bill. "The Bohemian Girl" closed the season, matinee,
April 2.
Max Strakosch commenced a season of Italian opera April 19,
with Carlotta Patti as his prima donna. She appeared as the
Queen of Night, in "II Flauto Magico," supported by Herr
Habelmann, as Tamino, Herr W. Formes as Papageno, Canissa
as Pamina, Mile. D'Zuiba as Papagena and Herr Weigan as
Monostatos. Theo. Ritter was musical director. On April 22,
23i 25, 27, matinee, April 30, "II Flauto Magico" was repeated;
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April 39, ''Faust/' with Herren Habelmann, Formes, Miles.
Canissa and D'Zuiba in the cast. Patti closed the season April
ja The Parepa-Rosa company reappeared in ''Don Giovanni
April 13, 16, and matin6e, April 17; "Oberon," evening, April
14; Sig. Albites commenced a season of Italian opera April 16.
His principal artists were Miss Kellogg, Gazzaniga, Miss Freda di
Gebol, Brigpfioli, Petrelli, Sarti, and Fossati, the opening opera
being *'I1 Trovatore.*' Isabella McCulloch reappeared as Lady
Henrietta in "Martha,'* Clara Perl, contralto, from the Imperial
Opera House, Vienna, on the same occasion making her New
York dihui as Nancy. "Lucia" was sung April 20 and "Trova-
tore," (matinee), April 21. In the evening the American Musical
Fund Society gave a concert. Miss Kellogg and Signor Lefranc
appeared in " II Poliuto," April 23, and April 24 Mrs. Imogene Brown
nude her debut in opera in " Un Ballo. Lefranc was ill, and his
plice was taken at short notice by Sig. Phillippe. " II Trovatore "
vas repeated April 25, and the season closed with a matinee April
28 of " Linda." Jenny Willmore took a benefit April 28, when the
following was the programme : "A Morning Call" — C. Allerton
u Edward Ardent (first appearance in America), Mrs. Chas. Ed-
BK>nds as Mrs. Chillington; Boucicault's drama, "The Mad Boy;"
third act of "Camille," with Matilda Heron as Camille, Ida Ver-
non as Xichette, Ed Thome as Armand, and John Jack as Mons.
DuvaL Jenny Hughes sang Killamey, and the entertainment
closed with Aaa Harland as Pygmalion in the burlesque of ** Pyg-
malion,'* Lizzie Willmore as Cupid, Felix Rogers as Cambyses,
Kmily and Mary Pitt as Venus and Psyche, and Jenny Willmore
IS the Statue.
In May, 1870, I resigned my position as dramatic editor of TA4
S'fw York Clif^pcr — which place I held from Mav, 1863 — to em-
bark in the dramatic agency business. A complimentary benefit
V2S tendered mc by all the managers of the city theatres, also
Charles A. Dana, editor of The Sun, Joseph Howard, Jr., and
George Bartholomew, editor of TAe Daily News. The affair took
place at this house afternoon and evening of May 31. The after-
noon programme was this: Hooley's minstrels in a first part, fol-
lowed by G. Swaine Buckley (his first appearance in New York in
ei^ht years), in his "Act of All Acts, or Musical Moments," in
which he performed on twelve different instruments, viz, : violin,
concertina, bones, comet, banjo, Chinese fiddle, melophone, zolo-
phone, guitar, flageolet, and piccolo; and many specialty actors,
closing with a walk around by one hundred and twenty-three
ainstrel performers. The evening programme began with "Nan
the Good for Nothing:" Nan, Lotta; Dribbles, Robert McWade;
Mr. Simpson, W. Chapman, followed by an olio entertainment,
many specialty acts, and the farce "Don't Judge by Appear-
*':>L 11—5
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ances:" Diana, Rose Massey; John Plump, O. S. Fawcett; and
others. There were more performers on the stage at one time
than ever before or since witnessed in America in a first part
minstrel scene. In the walk around in the afternoon there ap-
peared Dan Bryant, Dave Reed, Eugene Unsworth, G. W. Rocke-
feller, Little Mac, Frank Kerns, Nelse Seymour, Tony Pastor,
Add Ryman, Cool White, Archy Hughes, Billy Rice, Cooper and
Fields, John Mulligan, Billy Emmett, Johnny Queen, Bobby New-
comb, Billy West, Johnny Wild, Sheridan and Mack, Frank Brower,
Kelly and Leon, S. S. Purdy, and many other prominent per-
formers. The entire orchestras of Kelly & Leon's, Bryant's and
Hooley's minstrels appeared in the afternoon. The receipts were:
Afternoon, ^632.50; evening, ;^i8; from contributions, ^285;
making the gross receipts, ^1,835. 5a
Dan Bryant had a benefit June 2 and the programme was : First
act of "Tne Colleen Bawn," with this cast:
Myles na Coppaleen
Father Tom .
Kyrle Daly .
Eily . . .
Anne Chute .
Shelah . .
. . Dan Bryant
. W. D. SbieU
Fred Maeder
Effie Germon
. Bella Pateman
Marion Mordaunt
Danny Mann
Hardress Cregan
Corri^an . . .
Dennis . . .
Mrs. Cregan
W. R. Floyd
.Oliver Byron
. Dan Mjrron
G. F. Carlisle
Carrie Jamison
Bryant's Minstrels were seen in a first part; Charles Brooke, the
lawyer, recited ^'Shamus O'Brien," and the performance closed
with "Handy Andy":
Handy Andy
Squire Egan
Mr. Murphy
Dick Dawson
Mr. Furlong .
Dan Bryant
W. D. Shiels
WUUe Edouin
I. L. Street
Chas. Newton
Ed. O'Connor
Barney . .
Oon^ . .
Mad Nance .
Fanny Dawson
F. G. Carlisle
Little Mac
. Jennie Hughes
Mrs. H. Gocmrey
. Mary Sayers
A benefit occurred June 8, for the Masonic Hall and Asylum
Fund, under the auspices of Raymond Lodge, No. 644 F.A.M.
"Robert Macaire" was acted, with Chas. K. Fox as Robert
Macaire, G. L. Fox as Jacques Strop; and Fox's pantomime
company. This was followed by a musical entertainment, and
concluded with "Sketches in India,*' cast thus:
Tom Tape .... Felix Vincent
Sir Mattnew Scraggs . . . John Tacic
Lady Scraggs . Mrs. £. B. Holmes
Sallie Scraggs Mrs. Claude Hamilton
Milton Jas. Tighe
Count Glorieaux . . Fred Maeder
Capt Dorrington . Geom A. Archer
Poplin Lizzie Ms^on
Clara Louise Kellogg gave a concert here Oct. 8, and was
assisted by F. Filippi, tenor; A. Randolfi, baritone; James M.
Wehli, pianist ; George W. Colby, conductor, and the members of
the New York Philharmonic orchestra, under the conductorship
of Carl Berg^ann.
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Janauschek began a season here under the management of
Angustin Daly» Oct 10, in ''Deborah/' which was repeated Oct
1 1. 12. and matin<e»Oct. 1 5 ; Oct 13, 14/' Mary Stuart/' and Oct. 15,
"Come Home." In the company were Walter Montgomery, Fred-
eric Robinson, Mark Smith, John B. Studley, Fanny Morant,
George F. Devere, A. H. Davenport, James Dunn, Thomas J.
Hiod, T. F. Egbert, Fred Munroe, H. R. Rendle, lone Burke,
Xellie Mortimer, Amy Ames, and Mme. De les Demiers. Oct.
17, ** Macbeth " was acted, with Walter Montgomery as Macbeth,
and Janauschek as Lady Macbeth. Montgomery's Macbeth was a
ireat performance.
The Strakosch Italian Opera company began a season here in
December, and closed Jan. 10, 1871, with ''Lucia," Christine
Xilsson in the title rdle. Barre sang Ashton; Brignoli, Edgardo;
Coletti, Raimondo; and Richardt, Arturo. The George Holland
Testimonial took place Saturday afternoon and evening, Jan. 21,
ind the entertainment was as follows: Recitation, ''The Actor,"
Sidney Woollett; ballad, Emma Howson; recitation, Goethe's
" ErI-iCing, " Mme. Marie Seebach; piano recital, J. M. Wehli;
RMnance, Alberto Lawrence ; recitation, " The Poor Fl^^r at the
(late/* Geo. Vandenhoff; song, "Loving Hearts," Sig. Ran-
dolfi; recitation, "20, 30, 40,' Mme. Seebach; polacca, from
''Mignon," Clara Louise Kellogg; "A Model of a Wife," char-
acters by Chas. Wheatleigh, James Rooney, Sol Smith, Helen
Tncy, Georgie (Dickson) Rowe; song by Sig. Randolfi; "The
Buzards,*' by J. B. Curran and Wm. Davidge, J. C. Williamson,
LcMiisa Eldridge, Marian Mordaunt. This constituted the after-
noon performance. In the evening the programme was the curse
ictoe from "Deborah," by Fanny Janauschek; the forest scene
from "Ingomar," Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Conway as Parthenia and
lagomar; recitation, "The Vagabonds," by Frederic Robinson;
" Lend Me Five Shillings," with Joseph Jefferson, Thos. E.
Morris, James Dunn, Frank Chapman, J. W. Leonard, J. Peck,
Effie Germon, and Blanche de Bar in the cast; scenes from
"Hamlet," by E L. Davenport, Agnes Ethel, Mrs. E. L. Daven-
port, and D. C. Anderson; sleep walking scene from "Macbeth,"
by Isabella Glyn (her first appearance in America), E. B. Holmes,
lod Mrs. L. E. Seymour; "The Latest from New York," by Mr.
and Mrs. Barney Williams, Sol Smith, and Mr. Peck; "Box and
Ott." by Harry Beckett, Geo. L. Fox, and Mrs. L. E Seymour.
James Schonberg was the stage manager. The receipts were
11.27a
A season of English opera began Feb. 5, 1871, with " Un Ballo
in Maschera" ("A Masked Ball "), sung for the first time in Eng-
lish in New York. The artists were: Parepa-Rosa, Mme. Vanzini
(\'an Zandt), Clara Doria, Zelda Seguin, Mrs. Cook, Miss Scho-
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A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D»7i
field, Castle, Karl, Whiffin, Campbell, Cook, Seguin, Hall, Ryse,
Bartleman. A. Dubreuil was stage manager. S. Behrens and Carl
Rosa were conductors. This opera was translated expressly for the
Parepa-Rosa company, and was produced with gorgeous scenery
and costumes. The cast was :
Amelia Parepa-Rosa
Ricardo Wm. Castle
Renato Aynsley Cook
Tom Ryse
Oscar Mrs. Van Zandt
Ulrica Mrs. Sqjuin
Samuel Hall
Feb. 6, ^'La Gazza Ladra" ("Maid and the Magpie") was sung
for the first time in English; Feb. 7, Mozart's "Marriage cS
Figaro;" Feb. 8 the company played in Brooklyn; Feb. 9
(matinee), "The Bohemian Girl," with Parepa-Rosa as Arline;
Feb. 12, Charles Santley, the English baritone, made his operatic
d^but in Herold's "Zampa, or the Marble Bride." In the cast
were Jennie Van Zandt, Mrs. Seguin, Aynsley Cook, Karl, and
Whiffin; Feb. 13, "Don Giovanni;" Feb. 15 Santley and com-
pany appeared in Brooklyn in "Zampa;" Feb. 16 Zelda Seguin
took her first benefit in New York, when "Martha" was sung.
The season closed Feb. 17. "II Trovatore" was sung Feb. 19^
with Parepa-Rosa, Gazzaniga, Theo Wachtel, the famous German
tenor, and Laurence in the cast. The receipts were 1^9, 20a The
prices of admission were: Orchestra and circle, $$; boxes, $2$;
gallery, $2.
Madame Marie Seebach gave two farewell performances in
America here. April 26 she played "Adrienne Lecouvreur,"
and " Mary Stuart " April 28. A season of ten subscription nights was
announced May i. "The Martyrs" was revived for the reappear-
ance of Clara Louise Kellogg, and the d^but of Sig. Villani tenor;
" Severus " was sung by Sig. Regna, baritone ; May 3, " La Travi-
ata," when Sig. Caroselli, a new tenor, made his d^but. He pos-
sessed a voice of agreeable quality and pure when not forced, but
of the most fragile timbre. Alberto Laurence, originally intro-
duced here by Parepa, took the rdle of Germont; May 8, "Un
Ballo in Maschera," with Mile. Tontanesi as Ulrica (her d€but)^
Mme. States, Sig. Villani, and Sig. Laurence in the cast. " La
Traviata " was sung (matinee) May 7 ; " Rigoletto," May 15, Parepa-
Rosa as Gilda; "Martha," Kellogg as Lady Henrietta, Sig. Caro-
selli as Lionel, Susini as Plunkett. Dan Bryant took his annual
benefit June 8. "The Colleen Bawn " was played with this cast :
Eily lone Burke
Father Tom Mark Smith
Danny Mann . . . . W. R. Floyd
Corrigan .... J. C. Williamson
Hardress Cregan . . Theo. Hamilton
Mrs. Cregan .... Mme. Ponisi
Anne Chute Ida Vernon
Sheelah Mary Wells
K^le Daly .... Owen Marlowe
A^les Dan Bryant
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69
This was followed by Bryant's Minstrels, after which *' Barney
tlie Baron " was acted.
Professor Herrmann, the magician, came Sept 15; Wachtel
sppemred Sept i& Another season of English opera by Parepa-
Rosa was commenced Oct 2, 1871. The company consisted of
Fvepa-Rosa, Madame Vanzini, Clara Doria, Zelda Seguin, Mrs.
Ajrnsley Cook, Miss Schofield, William Castle, Tom Karl, Thomas
Whtffin, S. C. Campbell, Aynsley Cook, Gustavus Hall, Bartle-
■an, Edward Seguin, Ellis Ryse, A. Dubreuil, stage manager;
Carl Rosa, conductor. Clara Doria was the daughter of the Eng-
lish oonposer, John Bamett, who had made a reputation under a
fbmga name in Italy and Germany, independent of her father's
celerity. Tom Karl was the favorite tenor of Italy. His last
engagement before coming to America was at the Theatre la
Seals, Milan, where Petrelia, the composer of "lone," chose him
for Renzo in his new opera, ''I Promessi Sposi." The following
repertory was announced by the management: ''Anna Bolena,
''Gnxa Ladra"("Maid and Magpie"), ''Lucrezia Borgia," ''Sa-
tanella " (first time in America as an opera), *' Un Ballo in Mas-
cbera,^ ''Columella" (first time in America), ''Lurline," and
Chembini's "The Water Carrier." The initial opera was "The
Dnogfater of the Regiment," in which Tom Karl made his Ameri-
can debut as Tonio. Aynsley Cook as the Sergeant ; Oct 4, Clara
Doria made her American d^but as Arline in "The Bohemian
' Oct 9 " Satanella" was produced with this cast :
CosBt Rupert
. . ClaraDoria
. . Wm. Castle
Mrs. Aynsley Cook
. . . £. Seguin
. . . G.HaU
. S. C. Campbell
Ksii Thomas WhiAn
The Vizier .... Mr. Bartleman
Bertha . . . Mrs. Frank Boudlnot
First Pirate Mr. Kenross
Satanella .... Mrs. Van Zandt
The opera was produced with a completeness of detail and mis-
schu quite unlooked for. I can recall no instance where an
opera has been more richly and artistically mounted at the Acad-
emy than in the case of "Satanella.** This was the first produc-
tion this opera ever had in this city in its entirety.
" Don Giovanni " was sung Oct. 16, with Mme. Parepa-Rosa as
Donna Anna, Mme. Vanzini as Zerlina, Clara Doria as Donna
Elvira, Tom Karl as Don Ottavio, S. C. Campbell as Don Gio-
vanni, Aynsley Cook as Leporello, E. Seguin as Masetto, Ellis
Ryse as Commendatore ; Oct 17, "Lucrezia Borgia;*' Oct. 18,
* jfaritana ; '* Oct 19, the company appeared in Brookl^ in
•Satanella;** Oct. 20, "Don Giovanni;" Oct. 21 rmatm^),
"Satanella." With the performance of Mozart's " Don uiovanni "
Ibe Parepa-Rosa company concluded the most brilliant and in
the most truly gratifying season of opera in English
70 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D»7t
whereof record has been made. Parepa-Rosa, aided by the scholarly
taste, large experience and remarkable executive ability of her
husband, accomplished a revolution in the operatic world. An
extra performance of " II Trovatore ** was given by the Parepa-Rosa
company, Oct. 21, when Wachtel, who had been singing in opera
at the Stadt Theatre, appeared here as Manrico, Parepa-Rosa as
Leonora, Gazzaniga as Azucena, Laurence as Count de Luna, and
Hall as Fernando. Some idea of the interest excited by the d6but
of Wachtel at the Academy and the simultaneous appearance of
Parepa-Rosa in " II Trovatore " may be gathered from the fact that
the receipts were the largest ever represented at the Irving Place
house, being but a trifle less than ^9,(xx>, while the actual amount
disbursed by the public can be surmised from the illustrative inci-
dent that a well-known ticket speculator realized nearly one thou-
sand dollars from taking the chances in balcony seats and boxes.
Many private boxes commanded ^75 and upward. The prices of
admission were: Boxes, $$, ^4, $s and $2, and gallery $1. At
7.30 o'clock the sale of admission tickets had to be suspended
The performance was listened to with profound attention, in spite
of the uncomfortable pressure felt in every part of the house. A
chorus of seventy and an orchestra of sixty, led by Carl Rosa, filled
out the measure of an evening's enjoyment that must remain mem-
orable to all who were lucky enough to experience it.
Carl Rosa commenced a spring season of Italian opera Oct 25
with the d^but of Mile Christine Nilsson in " Lucia di Lammer-
moor. '* It was boldly stated that the mantle of Jenny Lind had
fallen upon the shoulders of her fair young countrywoman, and that
Nilsson would renew the triumphs of the Swedish nightingale.
As it turned out, Nilsson' s genius was pent up in the narrow
limits of the concert room. It needed the larger expanse of the
lyric stage upon which its first efforts had been made — its first
victory achieved. Her voice, although it contained high notes of
extraordinary sweetness, purity, and carrying power, was justly
found somewhat wanting in strength. Her mechanism in florid
passages was imperfect, and her style at times uneasy and
vague, as if the idea had not fully ripened in the artist's brain.
Strakosch paid her ^1,000 a night, one-half the receipts in excess
of ^3,000 and all her expenses and her companion from the time
she left Paris until her return thereto.
The annual benefit of the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum oc-
curred Oct. 24. It was under the direction of Augustin Daly,
and the programme was as follows : Afternoon, the comedy called
"California Diamonds," cast thus:
Kerr Mudgeon . . . Chas. Foster
Mrs. Kerr Mudgeon Mrs. W. G. Jones
Mrs. Danby Squires . . Polly Booth
Danby Squires . . Harry Holmes
Barney L. R. Willaid
Betsey Anna Mortimer
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71
This was followed with a violin solo by Sig. Padovanni and an
Irish ballad by Emma Howson. ** London Assurance " (third act)
followed :
Danle John Browham
Cool Edmund Pierce
James W. Beekman
DoUy Spanker • • Owen S. Fawcetl
Lkdj Gaj Spanker . Mrs. John Wood
Sir Harcoort Courtley W. J. Lemo3rne
diaries Courtley - • Georspe Clarke
Grace Harkaway . . . Mary Carr
Max Harkaway . . Gea H. Griffiths
The performance closed with Dan Bryant's Minstrels in a first
part. The evening's performance commenced with '^ Taming of
the Shrew," which had this cast:
Katharina
Hortensio
. . Clara Morris
Emma RawHnson
Mrs. Le Bnin
. . Looii James
• Geo* F. Derere
Owen S. Fawcett
Al. G. Enos
Biondello Frank
Moiic Master Chapman
Nathaniel Stevens
Gregory Jones
Ad^ Thompson
Ralph Williams
The Cook Webster
Next came ''The Day After the Wedding:
•f
Col. Freelove
Lady Elizabeth
. . Neil Warner
Emma Rawlinson
Mrs. Le Brun
Lord Rivers . . . . S. C. France
James . • . . Owen S< Fawcett
Groom F. Chapman
This was followed by ''The Returned Volunteer:
BiO Wimams . . . W. J. Florence
Betty Parsons Jenny Lee
Ameua Fannie Hsjrward
•f
Pickaninny .... Welsh Edwards
emes Snudi Henry Montgomery
rs. Pickaninny • . PhyQis Glover
Then came Tony Pastor, Jennie Yeamans, and Sheridan and Mack
in songs, Blanche Selwyn in male personations; and the enter-
tainment closed with "Box and Cox," W. Davidgeas Cox, Edward
Lamb as Box, and Miss Griffiths as Mrs. Bouncer. Oct. 25 "II
Barbiere" was given. "Faust" had been announced, but post-
poned, in consequence of Mile. Nilsson's hoarseness. Mile. Duval
appeared as Rosina, M. Capoul as Almaviva, Ronconi as Figaro,
Barili as Basilio, and Coletti as Bartolo. The Amaranth ama-
teurs, of Brooklyn, acted "She Stoops to Conquer" Oct. 30:
Sir Chas. Marlow ... Mr. Bestow
Yoon^ Marlow . . . . C. Bamburgh
HastingB S. Edson
Oki Hardcastle . T. E. Hardenburg
Tooy Lampkio . . . John Oakey
" Box and Cox '* followed, with Pope as Cox, Whipple as Box, and
Miss Hall as Mrs. Bouncer. The entertainment was given for
charity, and tickets were sold at $2 each.
Nov. I " Martha " was sung, when Anna Louise Cary made her
Diggory . . .
Kate Hardcasde
Miss Neville .
Mrs. Hardcastle
. G. H. Whipole
. . Miss Beadle
. . Miss AUen
. Mrs. St George
72 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Da?*
d^but M. Jamet, basso, also made his American d^but; Nov. 8
Christine Nilsson appeared as Marguerite, Capoul as Faust, Barre
as Valentine, Miss Carey as Siebel, Jamet as Mephistopheles,
Miss Cary as Martha, and Coletti as Wagner in the opera of
"Faust." Nov. 17 "La Somnambula" was sung, with Mile.
Cooney as Lisa, Miss Duval as Amina, Capoul as Elvino, and
Sig. Buongiomo as the Count; Nov. 22 "Mignon" was heard for
the first time in this country. The cast was :
Lod)ario7
Laertes >
Giamo Collctti
Jamet
Mif^non Mile. Nilsson
Filina Mile. Duval
Frederic Mile. Ronconi
Wilhclm Capoul
The Metropolitan ball, in honor of the Grand Duke Alexis of
Russia, took place Nov. 29. "La Traviata" was sung Dec. 15,
Nilsson as Violetta, Capoul as Alfredo; Dec. 14 "La Fille du
Regiment " and fourth act of " La Traviata " were given for the
benefit of the French Benevolent society; Dec. 15, "Lucia," and
matinee, Dec. 16, "Fra Diavolo;" Dec. 20, "II Trovatore," Nils-
son as Leonora, Anna Louise Cary as Azucena, and Bartolini as
the Count The season closed Jan. 10, 1872, when Nilsson said
farewell in the rdle of Lucia. Barre appeared as Ashton, Brignoli
as E^gardo, Colletti as Raimonde, Reichardt as Arturo. Herr
Johann Strauss made his New York d6but March 4.
Christine Nilsson began her farewell season in New York with
the Strakosch Italian Opera company . Since the days of Jenny
Lind no singer so thoroughly and quickly won all hearts as Nils-
son, and succeeded in fascinating large and brilliant audiences
wherever she performed. Her matchless voice and lovely per-
sonality gathered about her a host of friends, and not one admirer
of standard music in this city but regretted her departure from
our midst. In 1888 she acquired the title of Countess de Casa-
Miranda by her marriage with a Spanish nobleman at Madrid.
She possessed light blue eyes, flaxen hair, and a winning smile,
with a high soprano voice.
On April i an Italian opera season opened for twelve subscription
nights with " II Trovatore. " It was the Parepa-Rosa-Wachtel com-
bination, with Santley, Adelaide Phillips in the company. In
eighteen performances, including one in Brooklyn, the receipts were
^122, OCX). De Vivo was the manager. Parepa- Rosa's last appear-
ance in this city was April 30, 1872, as Valentina in "Les Hugue-
nots," Herr Wachtel being the Raoul, and Santley, Conte De St
Bris. She died at MaidaVale, London, England, Jan. 22, 1874, after
a brief illness. She was bom in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1839.
Under her mother's fostering care she became an apt student, and
learned to speak English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish
with fluency. When eighteen years of age she made her d^but in
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imt Malta, singing Amina in "La Somnarobula." In the early
of i860 she first sang in English opera with the Pyne & Har-
1 troupe, with whom she continued three winters. In 1863
vas married to Captain Carril, an officer of the East India ser-
wbo had just then retired. Seven months after the bridal
be went to Lima, and his wife never saw him again, as he
there in April, 1865. The issue of this marriage died shortly
its birth, and the mother, to divert her mind, returned to the
& In 1865 she was engaged by H. L. Bateman for a concert
in America, and made her first appearance on this side of the
r at Steinway Hall, Sept. 11, of that year. After two success-
oocert seasons in this country she married Carl August Nicolas
L After this marriage she sang for two seasons in English
i« and for some weeks in Italian.
Lfl Rosa came to America with Bateman's company, as solo
nist, and during his first tour in the United States he met and
ied Mroe. Parepa, who was the prima donna. In 1869 the
luiy went to California over the Isthmus of Panama, retum-
>v coach across the continent. Carl Rosa died at Paris, France,
130, 1889.
lis house was reopened Sept. 2, for the farewell of the Yokes
ily. " Black Eyed Susan " and " Belles of the Kitchen * were
L Among the volunteers were Charles R. Thome, Welsh
irds, and Harry Josephs. Mrs. Macready commenced a one
:*s engagement Sept. 9. She appeared as Shylock in "The
diant of Venice,*' and acted it four evenings. Friday and
rday evenings, Sept. 13 and 14, she played Cardinal Richelieu.
The Merchant of Venice" she acted Shylock. She died at
(hall, near Utica, N. Y., Sept. 20, 1873.
oline Lucca made her American d^but Sept. 30, 1872, singing
ca in "L'Africaine."
le dramatic agency business has been attempted by a great
r disappointed actors, in New York; finding their "talent"
hat way inclined, they soon gave it up. Wardle Corbyn was
;>ioneer dramatic agent. He died in England, Nov. 7, 1880.
ras the father of " Sherry " Corbyn. Charles Thomas Parsloe,
T of Charles Parsloe, Jr., was the next one. He had offices
• adjoining the Chambers Street Theatre in 185a He after-
smo\'ed to 410 Broadway, between Walker and Canal streets.
May I. 1859, he removed to 429 Broadway, comer of Howard
ft. In May, 1861, he removed to 15 East Houston Street. His
move was in the summer of 1863, to 14 West Bleecker Street,
to 566 Broadway, comer of Prince Street. He died in this
Sept. 12, 1870. Thomas Grattan Riggs, George Thompson,
fohn Wild opened an agency on the second floor of Military
, Bowery, opposite Spring Street. Harry Cunningham was
74 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D»7*
the next one^ situated on the east side of Broadway near Bleecker
Street.
Harry Wall and " Sherry " Corbyn established a dramatic agency
on the west side of Broadway, between Bleecker and Amity Streets.
They called it the International Agency, which they conducted
for about two years. Mr. Corbyn retired in 1867 and Morris
Simmonds purchased from Wall the business, and with Ben
Lowell opened offices at 609 Broadway. In 1874 they dissolved
copartnership, and Mr. Simmonds removed to No. 10 Union
Square, where he remained for five years.
The writer of this was the next dramatic agent. I leased the
first floor of the building, northwest corner of Bleecker Street and
Broadway, and began business May i, 1870. I removed to 718
Broadway, May i, 1871, where I remained until Nov. 28, 1872,
when the building and Lina Edwin's Theatre (located directly in
the rear), were destroyed by fire. I then opened at 9 West Fourth
Street, and remained there until May i, 1877, when I left the
business to go on the road as business manager for Dion Bouci-
cault's "Shaughraun" company.
Matt. W. Canning and Ben Lowell established an agency on
Broadway, near Amity Street, in the fall of 1871. J. Alexander
Brown and James Barnes next came into the field, and opened an
office at 854 Broadway (below Fourteenth Street), May 15, 1877.
They continued nearly two years, when Mr. Barnes retired from
the business, and Mr. Brown removed to Fourth Avenue and
Fourteenth Street.
Mrs. Fernandez started an agency for children, east side of
Broadway, below Thirtieth Street. She next moved to north side
of Thirtieth Street near Broadway, and her next move was to the
Holland Building, Broadway and Fortieth Street.
Charles R. Gardiner opened an agency for a brief term at 12
Union Square. John Sandford had a variety agency on the north-
east comer of Amity and Mercer streets for several years. Harry
Wall took a lease of an office in the Union Square Hotel, Union
Square and Fifteenth Street, and Martin W. Hanley became asso-
ciated with him for a few months.
J. J. Spies and Harry Smart bought out C. R. Gardiner's inter-
est at 12 Union Square, and afterwards removed to Broadway, above
Seventeenth Street. Mr. Smart withdrew from the business about
two years afterwards, and Mr. Spies continued alone.
On May 7, 1879, I became a partner with Morris Simmonds and
opened offices at 863 Broadway above Seventeenth Street, remov-
ing May I, 188 1, to 1,166 Broadway, above Twenty-seventh
Street. Here we remained until April 25, 1889, when we removed
to the Broadway Theatre building. Forty-first Street and Broad-
way. We next removed to Broadway and Thirtieth Street, April
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20, 1893. Morris Simmonds died in this city, May 20, 1896, and
I moved to 1,358 Broadway, southwest comer of Thirty-sixth
Street, April 27, 1898. The writer is at present the oldest dramatic
agent living in point of service. Mrs. Beaumont Packard was the
next, after whom came R. A. Roberts and Thomas Egbert ; then
John Ince and R. A. Roberts, after whom came the Actors'
Society, with a dramatic agency of their own. Maze Edwards
opened a musical agency at 41 Union Square in the summer of
1887. The first '* booking agency " was opened by Joseph Brookes
and James Dickson, at 44 West Twenty-third Street. "Book-
ing agents" are men who obtain "dates '* for "combinations " and
"stars " at the theatres throughout the country.
Charles Frohman and W. W. Randall opened a booking agency
at 1,225 Broadway, below Thirtieth Street, summer of 1887. Mr.
Randall withdrew in the winter of 1888-89, and Mr. Frohman
continued alone, until he was joined by Arthur Miller.
Wm. R. Hayden, N. D. Roberts and James B. Dickson opened an
agency at 1,162 Broadway, above Twenty-seventh Street, in the
summer of 1887. The next to embark in the business was the
Actors' Fund, which established a theatrical registry in 1885. J.
L Saphore was put in charge of the business.
Klaw and Erlanger bought out Harry Taylor, who had an
^ency on Fourteenth Street, between Fifth and Sixth avenues
and established themselves in Thirtieth Street, near Broadway,
and finally removed to the Holland Building, Broadway and For-
tieth Street.
A benefit for the relief of the company and attaches of the
Baraum Circus (which had been burned out) occurred Jan. 7,
1873. The Lydia Thompson Burlesque company began a week's
engagement May 5. The following was the repertory: "Blue
Beard," "Kenil worth," "Lurline," "Robin Hood," and "Alad-
din." A matinee performance for the benefit of the Foundling
Asylmn in charge of the Sisters of Charity was given on June 12,
under the direction of Augustin Daly. " Hamlet " was played
with this cast: Hamlet, C. Fechter; Polonius, Geo. Griffith;
First actor, Chas. Wheatleigh; Guildenstem, Geo. Devere; The
Qoeen, Mrs. E. L. Davenport; King, Milnes Levick; Rosen-
crmtz, B. T. Ringgold. "As You Like It" followed, by Ade-
laide Neilson and her company; "A Regular Fix" by E. A.
Sothem, Davidge, and others; "Madelein Morel" (third act) by
Daly's company; "Humpty Dumpty " by Geo. L. Fox and others,
and Bryant's Minstrels. The receipts reached nearly $10,000.
At an auction sale of the private boxes, Albert Weber, the piano
iDaker, bought one of the lower proscenium boxes, paying $8oa
Tomaso Salvini, with an Italian company, made his Ameri-
can (Kbut Sept. 16, under the management of Maurice Grau,
76 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Ci»73
in ''Othello," supported by Alessandro Salvini as lago; Sept.
20-22 he played "Ingomar;" Sept 23, "La Morte Civile"
was announced, but in consequence of not being ready the house
was closed, and reopened Sept. 24, with '* Othello ; " Sept. 26
''La Morte Civile" was acted for the first time in America;
matinee, Sept. 27, "Othello;" Oct. 2, "Hamlet," for the first
time in America; "Hamlet" was repeated Oct 4; "Francesca
da Rimini," with Salvini as Paoli, for the first time in America;
"The Gladiator " was given Oct. 9; matin6e, Oct 11, he acted with
his company at Wallack's Theatre (Broadway and Thirteenth
Street) in "Othello;" Oct. 14, "The Gladiator" at the Acad-
emy; Oct 16, "Othello;" at Wallack's Theatre; matinee, Oct.
18, "David Garrick." Salvini gave four performances, as follows:
Oct. 21, "David Garrick;" matinee, Oct. 22, Union Square Thea-
tre; Oct 23, Academy, "Othello;" matin6e, Oct 25, "Hamlet,"
at the Lyceum Theatre.
Strakosch commenced a season of Italian opera Sept. 29, with
"La Traviata," Victor Capoul and Sig. Del Puente in the cast
Mile. Maresi made her American d6but Oct. i, as did Sig. Italo
Campanini as Genarro in "Lucrezia Borgia." Anna Louise Gary
appeared for the first time in the rdle of Maffeo Orsini, Sig. Nan-
netti (first appearance in America) as the Duke. M. Maurel made -s
his New York d6but Oct. 3, as Valentino in " Faust " Oct 6 was
the joint appearance of Christine Nilsson and Campanini in " Lucia
di Lammermoor;" Oct 8 Nilsson appeared in "II Trovatore;"^
Oct 10 she sang Marguerite in "Faust" Oct. 13 she appeared,
in "Mignon," and the season closed (matinee) Dec. 6 witb
"Mignon."
Maurice Strakosch died at Paris, Oct. 9, 1887. He came to
America in 1848, as manager of the Salvatore Patti company, and
appeared in concert in this city Oct. 2 of that year. He married
Amalia Patti, sister of Adelina. He was Adelina Patti's manager
in all her concert* tours from that time until her marriage with the
Marquis of Caux. His opera "Don Giovanni di Napoli" was
sung in this city in 1857. He played in concerts throughout the
United States with Ole Bull. He was the impresario of Chris-
tine Nilsson, of Carlotta Patti, Mario, Mme. Gabrielle Kraus, and
Marie Heilbron. He was manager at Paris, Vienna, and Rome,
and with Albert FischhoflF "discovered" Sigfried Amoldson, a
Swedish singer, and Miss Nikita, fourteen years of age, whom
he regarded as a second Patti.
Tomaso Salvini reappeared Dec. 8, 1873, and acted, for the first
time in this city, Orosmanes in " Zaira. " " Samson " was given (first
time here) Dec. 10; "David Garrick," Dec. 12; "Samson," mati-
nee, Dec. 13; and his fiftieth performance in America took place
Dec. 15, for his benefit, when "Othello" was acted. "Samson/*
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given Dec 17. Signorina Piamonti, Salvini's leading lady,
took a benefit Dec 19, when " Elizabeth, Queen of England/' was
given, Salvini as Robert, Earl of Essex, and Piamonti as Eliza-
beth. This same bill was repeated (matinee) Dec 20, when Sal-
vini closed his engagement
Max and Maurice Strakosch gave three evenings and one matinee
ol Italian opera, as follows: Dec 24, ''Les Huguenots," Christine
Nilsson as Valentina, Anna Louise Cary, Campanini, and Del
Paente in the cast; Dec 25, ''Aida;" Dec 26, ''Lucia di Lam*
mennoor," Victor Capoul as Edgardo, for the first time in this
city, and "Alda," matinee, Dec 27.
Tbe Kellogg English Opera company, under C. D. Hess and
Maurice Grau's direction, began an engagement here Jan. 21,
1874, in "Lucia," which they followed with "Martha," "Mari-
tina," "The Bohemian Girl," "The Marriage of Figaro," "Rigo-
Ictto," and "Faust," when the season closed
The Strakosch Italian Opera company reappeared Feb. 23 with
the announced farewell appearance in America of Christine Nils-
100, Mile Torriani, Maresi, Annie Louise Cary, Signors Capoul,
Campanini, M. Maurel, Del Puente, Scolari, Nannetti; E. Muzio,
conductor. "Lucia" was sung Feb. 23-27; "Mignon," Feb. 25;
-Aida" (matinee), Feb. 28; "Mignon," March 2, 7; " Aida," March
4; "11 Trovatore," March 6; "Les Huguenots," March 9^ The
first representations in America of " Lohengrin " were given with
this cast, March 23-25 :
Qu Nilsson
Ortrvb Anna L. Cary
tobcnpin Campanini
Frederick
Henry .
Del PuenU
Nannetti
King's Herald Blum
On March 26 a charity benefit performance, "La Fille de
Ibdame Angot " (" The Daughter of Mme. Angot ") was pre-
lented with this cast:
Ourette An^^ot .... Mane Airoee
Mile. Lange .Mile. Stani
Aaanntbe . . . .Mile. Cantrelle
Jinxte Mile. Gerzey
Crdilite Mile. Juteau
lAle du Condray . . Mile. Duplan
HcTftilie Mile. Vandame
fiibet Mile. Perant
MaaoB .... Mile. Deschamps
Tb^ibe Mile. Nardin
Herbelin Marie Nardin
Asfe PitoQ .... Mons. Juteau
Larivaudiere
Trenitx . . .
Pomponnet . .
Louchard . .
Cadet . . .
Buteux . . .
Guillaume . .
Un Encroyable
Un OfBcier . .
Un Cabaretier .
Musical Conductor
Mons. Duchesne
Mons. Lecujrer
Mons. Deschamps
Mons. Dupon
Mons. Benedick
. Mons. Tulien
Mons. >fardin
Mons. Salvator
Mons. Davalis
Mons. Perrmolt
. C. Van Ghele
The lima Di Murska Italian Opera company commenced a
week's stay April 6, when " La Somnambula " was given, Di Murska
IS Amina; April 8 "Linda di Chamounix " was sung; April 10^
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A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORX STAGE Ci«75
"Dinorah;" and matinee, April ii, "Martha." Professor Herr-
mann (the younger) reappeared in America May ii. A matinee
performance, Oct 20, was given for the Foundling Hospital and
the attraction was " School for Scandal " (fourth act) ; Fred
Maccabe, ventriloquist; the Bent Bros, in cornet solo; "The
Sphinx," by the Union Square Theatre company; "Partners for
Life," by Wallack's Theatre company; Harrigan and Hart, and
"The Critic " by Daly's company. The season closed May 4, with
a benefit to Capoul. Max Strakosch took a benefit May 5. Char-
lotte Cushman gave a reading May 30 for the benefit of the Shelter-
ing Arms. Salvini gave a performance of " Othello " June 22.
The regular season of Italian opera opened Sept. 28 with " La
Traviata," Marie Heilbron as Violetta, Benfratelli as Alfredo, Del
Puente as Germont; " Aida" was sung Sept. 30; "Faust," Oct. 2,
10; "II Trovatore," Oct. 5, Vittona Potentini as Leonora, Anna
Louise Cary as Azucena, Carlo Carpi as Manrico, Del Puente as
Count di Luna, Scolaroas Ferrando; "La Figliadel Reggimente,"
Oct. 7, and " Alda," Oct 9. Emma Albani made her American
d6but Oct. 21, as Amina in "La Somnambula;" Nov. 9 she sang
in "Ernani." Verdi's ** Requiem Mass" was given for the first
time in America Nov. 17.
C. D. Hess commenced a brief season of English opera Jan. 25,
187s, with Kellogg, in "II Trovatore," Miss Beaumond (first ap-
pearance in New York) as Azucena, William Carleton as Count di
Luna, Hamilton as Ferrando, Joseph Maas as Manrico. " Mignon "
was rendered Jan. 29 for the first time in English. "The Talis-
man," by Balfe, was given for the first time in America Feb. la
E. Muzio took a benefit March 5, when " Lohengrin " and a con-
cert were presented.
The Kellogg troupe reappeared March 29 for one week. Max
Maretzek pr^uced "L'Ombra" ("The Shadow") April 9, la
The cast was: Adelaide Randall, Gina; Tagliapietra, Mironet;
Miss M. HofiFman, Vespina; Benfratelli, Fabrizio. Mile. G.
Morali made her d^but April 21 as Ernani.
The benefit for the family of the late Dan Bryant took place
April 29, 1875, and the receipts were ^1,918.50. The programme
was *
"A GENTLEMAN FROM IRELAND."
Gerald Fitzmaurice John Brougham
Mr. Clover .... Welsh Edwards
Hugh Savage . . . C. Burroughs
Charles Qover . . . . C. Rockwell
Grip C. CoUins
Servant O. Montague
Agnes Clover .... Ada Monk
Lucy Clover . . . Miss A. Leonard
This was followed by : " It is the Custom of the Country, or Yan-
kee Help" — Melissa, with Yankee song, Mrs. Barney Williams; Mrs. Pliant
Manners, Mary Wells; Milly Manners, Meta Bartlett; Mr. Pliant Manners,
Welsh Edwards; Mortimer Sparkle, James J. Bartlett; Frank J. R. Davis.
After this was given
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Mn. John Drew
BfoiBky. . . Kitty Blanchard
BBe La Ti
Madnse La Tnppe . . Fanny Morant
MSB. FitaDen . . . Rote Massey
Mr. Simpson .... Franlc Mackay
Mr. Bromley G. F. Rowe
Foster F. W. Sanger
Servant C. W. CoUins
FoDoved by the second and third acts of Flotow's new opera, ** L'Ombra** —
Ciaa. Adelaide Randall; Vespina, Miss M. Hoffmann ; Fabrizio, Sig. Benfratetti ;
Minot, Sif . Tagliapietra. The performance to condade with a minstrel enter-
tiliBnH k^ Dan Bryant's Minstrels, in which W. Dwyer, Dave Reed, W. Ray-
•oad. J. W. McAndrews, C Templeton and J. J. Kelly appear.
" Amoi Clarke " was acted here June 10 by a dramatic company,
and Mn. Geo. Rignold {nit Maria Henderson) made her American
dOut
The Kiralfy Brothers appeared here Aug. 28, with "Around the
World in Eightv Days." Owen Marlowe acted Phineas Fogg;
Harry Rainfortht Passepartout; Minnie Conway, Aouda; John
W. Jennings, Fix; Alex. Fitzgerald, O'Pake; Dora Goldthwaite,
Nemea; and Kate Fraser Fox, Nakahira. Owen Marlowe made his
hit appearance on the New York stage Sept. 1 1, 1875, as Phineas
Fogg. He then went to the Globe Theatre, Boston, and was a
Boaber of that company up to the time of his death. He made
hii last appearance on the stage in the Academy of Music,
Chelsea, Mass., April i, 1876, acting Talbot Champneys in ''Our
Boys.** He died May 19 of that year, in the Massachusetts General
Hospital, Boston.
The opera season began Oct. 18, with "Les Huguenots,"
Wachtel as Raoul, and Mme. Pappenheim as Jeannette. Emma
Kerster, Bruno Guenzburger, Adolph Fanosch, Josef Fassben-
der, and Julius Milden were also in the cast. Wachtel appeared
Oct 20 as Cbaplon in " Le Postilion de Lonjumeau;" Oct.
15, "The Jewess" ("La Juive") was sung; Nov. 4 benefit of
tbe Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum was given. The season
doied Dec. 4.
Mile Terese Tietjens made her first appearance in Italian opera
in America Jan. 24, 1876, as Norma, Miss Beaumont as Adelgisa,
Sig. Baccie (first appearance in New York) as Pollio, Sig. Rajna
tt Oroveso. Brignoli (after an absence of three years) appeared
jaiL 31, as Genarro in ''Lucrezia Borgia." Tietjens appeared as
Leonora in ''La Traviata," Feb. 11, for the first time in America;
Feb. 14, ''II Barbiere di Seviglia," with Adelaide Phillips as
Koftina, Signorina Lamberti (first appearance) as Rosta, Tom Karl
» Almaviva, Ferranti (first appearance) as Figaro. The season
ckaed Feb. 19^
Clara Louise Kellogg commenced with an English opera com.
8o A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D»7<
pany Feb. 28, 1876, in "Martha." "The Star of the North" hac
its first representation here in English, March 3, Kellogg as Cat
tarina; Mme. Julia Rosewald (first appearance). Miss Lancaster]
Conly, Peakes, Allen, and Maas were in the company. Thej
closed March 11, with "The Rose of Castile."
The French company opened for three nights March 21. Eu-
genie Pappenheim made her d^but in Italian opera April 7, af
Violetta, in "La Traviata." Terese Tietjens took her farewell
benefit April 10, when selections were given from Italian, Ger*
man, and English operas. Anna de Bolocca made her Americai
d^but April 17, as Rosina, in "II Barbiere di Seviglia," with Ton
Karl as Almaviva. "Cinderella," by children, for the benefit oi
the Women's Centennial Union, was given (matinee), April 2a
The season closed April 26, when Anna de Bolocca appeared ai
Mignon for the first time in America. Fanny Kellogg thcr
made her first appearance on any stage as Filina.
A performance of " Hamlet " took place April 24, with the
Count Joannes as the melancholy Dane. The house was the
scene of unprecedented confusion and excitement, noise, ridicule,
and laughter. There were about one thousand persons present
who were resolved to be amused, and although mischievous enough,
they were good-natured, applauded ironically, condemned kindly^
encouraged insincerely, recalled the Ghost cruelly. The house waj
convulsed with incessant laughter. Instead of bouquets, footi
stools were thrown on the stage. So exuberant were the auditoa
that Count Joannes advanced to the footlights, just before thi
fencing scene in the fifth act, and said : " Remember, this is tl^
Academy of Music. Prove yourselves gentlemen." The coi»
pany was about the worst ever collected, and seemed to have per-
sonal grievances against Shakespeare. So far as the Count was
concerned, those that came to scoff remained to praise, for his
performance of Hamlet possessed intelligence, sincerity, earnest-
ness, and gentleness, and there was nothing in his personation
that deserved ridicule. He acted as a scholar, and, in despite of
much provocation, behaved himself as a gentleman. Blanche
Osborne was the Ophelia.
A season of English opera commenced June 5, with Jeffries &
Co. as the managers. The occasion was the d^but of Gertrude
Corbett as Norma. Alice Hosmer as Adelgisa, Christine Fritsch
as Pollio, Alcain Blum as Oroveso ; Caryl Florio was conductor.
The " season " terminated June 8. On July 8 a benefit was given
for the Central Dispensary of this city. George Rignold came all
the way from San Francisco, Cal., to play Romeo, and he returned
to that city in time to sail July 16 for Australia. He travelled
a distance of nearly 7,cxx) miles to keep his word for charity.
"Romeo and Juliet" was acted, with this cast:
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G«o. Rignold j Juliet Sara Jewett
Mane Mary Wells < Lady Capulet . . Mrs. H. Weaver
Balthasar H. J. Hayward
McrcQtio Louis Aldricb
Friar Lawrence . . . . H. Weaver
BcflvoBo H. B. Bradley
Capalet G. B. Waldron
Apothecary .... Chas. Bansley
Page Kate Livingstone
Peter J. M. Herbert
Tybalt E. K. Collier
Paris James H. McGee
A season of Italian opera commenced Oct 2, with ''Norma."
Mme. Maria Palmieri made her New York d^but, and it was also
the first appearance in this city of Persiani as Adelgisa; Sig.
Rdmieri was the Pollione; Conly made his first appearance in
Italian opera as Oroveso. The season terminated Oct. 7. Marie
Aimee appeared Oct. 23 in ''La Jolie Parfumeuse/' which was
repeated Oct. 24 and (matinee) Oct. 25. She also introduced her
English song and dance, "Pretty as a Picture." "La Fille de
Mme. Angot" was given Oct 25. The Roman Catholic Orphan
Asylum had a benefit, afternoon and evening, Nov. 26. The attrac-
tion was "The Two Orphans," "Forbidden Fruit," "Jenny Lind."
"The Irish Lion," Kelly & Leon's Minstrels, Harrigan and Hart
and several specialty artists. A concert season opened Nov. 27,
voder the management of James W. Morrissey, with Theo. Thomas'
orchestra; Emma Thursby, Mme. Gulager, Anna Drasdil, Brig-
Boli, Chas. Fritsch, Ferranti, Madeline Schiller, Carreno Sauret,
Gn^ve Satter, and S. B. Mills were the artists. A performance
00 Thanksgiving night was for the benefit of the new Church of
St Agnes.
The Clara Louise Kellogg English Opera company commenced
Jin. 23. 1877, in "The Bohemian Girl;" Jan. 24, "Faust;" Jan.
KS. 27, ^ first times in English), "The Flying Dutchman;" Jan. 29,
•Martha;" Jan. 31. "The Star of the North;" Feb. 6, "Lucia;"
Feb. 9, "Mignon," and closed (matinee) Feb. 10, with "Faust."
The organization consisted of Clara Louise Kellogg, Julia Rose-
wald, Joseph Maas, Geo. A. Conly, C. H. Turner, Zelda Seguin,
William Carleton, Henry Peakes, Edward Seguin, Cayla, Holland,
Tims, Misses Lancaster and Howard. What was termed a Wagner
festival commenced March 12, under the management of J. C.
Fryer, with "The Flying Dutchman," Eugenie Pappenheim as
Senta, Miss Cooney as Mary, Christine Fritsch as Eric, Felix
Preusser as Daland, A. Blum as the Flying Dutchman; March 14
"Lohengrin" was sung, with the American d^but in opera of G.
Werrengrath as Lohengrin. Clara Pou joined the company.
*Tbe Flying Dutchman "was repeated March 16; "Lohengrin"
(matinee) March 17; " Tannhauser " was sung March 19, 21, 23.
•Die Walkiire" was given April 2 for the first time in America,
and with this cast :
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Bruimhilde . . Eugenie Pappenheim
Sieglinde .... Pauline Canissa
Siegmund A. BiscbofiE
Wotan Felix Preusser
Fricka Mme. Listner
Gerhilde Frida de Gebel
Hundling A. Blam
The festival closed April 3. Adolph Neuendorff was musical
conductor.
The Havana Opera company opened April 6, 1877, in "IlTrova-
tore/' under Albites & Palmieri. Mme. Palmieri, Mile. Rambelli,
Signori Celado^ Bartolasi, and D'Al Neg^o, and Mile. March were
in the company. Max Maretzek was conductor. They closed April
21. Maurice Grau took a benefit June 18, when Aimee sang, in
English, ''Pretty as a Picture;" the second act of Offenbach's
" La Boulang^re a des £cus ; '* third act of " La Vie Parisienne "
(" Life in Paris"), and second act of " La Fille de Mme. Angot,
with an exceptionally novel and remarkable cast, all the characters
being reversed. The female characters were performed by the
gentlemen, the male characters by the ladies. The cast was :
f»
9§
An^ Pitou Aimee
Lanvaudure . . . Mile. Guejrmard
The Officer .... Mile. Letillier
Clairette Mr. Raoult
Pomponnet . . ^ . . . Dupan
Loncbard Desiree
TreniU Vaudame
Mile. Lange Dapbm
A testimonial matinee was given Oct 12 for the benefit of the
widow of Edwin Adams, and the following was the programme:
Overture, "William Tell," Gilmore's Band; recitation by Regina
Dace; comic songs, Tony Pastor; piano solo, S. B. Mills; "The
School for Scandal ** (screen scene) : Sir Peter Teazle, John Gil-
bert; Charles Surface, Edward Amot; Joseph Surface, Geo. F.
Devere; Lady Teazle, Rose Coghlan; Joseph's servant, Mr. Peck.
Musical selections by the Eagle Theatre orchestra, directed by
Henry Wannemacher; duet, William Castle and Henry Peakes
(orchestra directed by Sig. Operti); the midget. General Mite;
imitations, Charles Backus; first act of "Struck Oil": John
Stoffel, James C. Williamson; Lizzie Stoffel, Maggie Moore
(Mrs. J. C. Williamson) ; Susan Stoffel, Mrs. Sol Smith ; Eben
Skinner, H. A. Weaver, Sr. ; Sergt. Flynn, J. J. Sullivan ; Cor-
poral Sharp, Sol Smith. Popular airs of the period, by the Union
Square Theatre orchestra, directed by H. Tissington ; " Chanson*
ette Nouvelles." "Les Legons D' Anglais" (English Lessons);
Marie Aimee's orchestra, conducted by M. Almeras; "Camille"
(fourth act): Camille, Clara Morris; Armand Duval, McKee
Rankin; De Varville, J. W. Carroll; Gaston, Wm. R. Floyd;
Gustave, E. M. Holland; Prudence, Mrs. John Sefton; Olvmpe,
Josephine Baker. Next came the third act of "Othello : the
Moor, E. A. Sothem; lago, W. J. Florence; Cassio, H. Crisp;
Desdemona, Lotta; Emelia, Mrs. John Drew. The sketch called
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"The Crushed Actors," by Harrigan and Hart; Bryant's Min-
strels, in a first part ; Dutch sketch, songs and dances by Bobby
Newcomb; the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" closed the enter-
tainment. The treasurer was Theo. Moss; stage manager, Leon
J. Vincent. The ushers were Henry E. Abbey, W. R. Deutsch,
Jai H. Meade, H. Wall, J. G. Peakes, Morris Simmonds, J. J.
Sullivan, Chandos Fulton, S. F. McGraw, Thos. E. Morris, Louis
Aldrich, and Stanley McKenna. The total amount received by
the committee was $10,099.17; the amount of expenses paid by
them, $718. 16; and the sum paid to Mrs. Adams, $9,381.01. Mr.<i.
Edwin Adams received the following donations: T. W. Davey's
combination, $100; B. McCauley, Cincinnati, $250; J. W.
Albaogb from benefit performance in Albany, $325. 5a Many of
the New York newspapers advertised the benefit without charge.
The Domestic Sewing Machine company sent to Mrs. Adams a
sewing machine valued at $70. It will be perceived that a fund
of over tio,ooo, clear of all expenses, was raised for Mrs. Adams
by this benefit. W. J. Florence, ^100; E. A. Sothem, ^560; box
donated and resold for $125, making a total of ^685; Theo. Moss,
175; E. Lanouette, ^50; Maggie Mitchell, $100; Judge Curtis,
$50; Dr. Charles Phelps, $25; E. A. Buck, ^50; Tony Pastor,
$160; check from Elmira, ^100; Henry E. Abbey, ^100; W. R.
Deutscb, box donated and resold for ^55; E. G. Gilmore, ^50;
deck (an admirer, Mr. S ^), ^50; Robert Heller, box donated
and resold, ^50; William Van Tassell, ^30; eight hundred and
eighty seats at $$ each, $2,640; thirty -one first row boxes at ^20
eadi, ^20; thirty-eight second and third row boxes at ^15 each,
and less exchanges and seats sold at ^i each, ^187.83; eighteen
boxes at $10, ^180; fifty-two boxes at ^2.50, ^130; four hundred
and fifty-eight gallery seats at ^1.50, ^687; eleven hundred and
seventeen admissions, ^1,117; premiums on seats, ^24; J. C.
Williamson (two gallery seats), ^100; Arthur Cheney, $100;
W. G. Fargo (four orchestra seats), $100; Frank Mayo, $50; E.
L Anderson, $50; Mrs. Morrison's company, Toronto, Ont.,
I27; Charles E. Leland, $25; Milton Nobles' combination, $25;
WUliam Winter, $s; Mrs. J. W. Buckland, $s; "Luke Fielding,"
$$; "Donation," $25; Chestnut Street Theatre benefit, Phila-
delphia, Oct. 12, $722; Thomas B. McDonough, $25; D wight
Amsden, Detroit, Mich., $$; Henry Ashley (one admission
ticket), iK2o; Dominick Murray, $10; Grand Opera House (C. J.
Whitney), Detroit, Mich., $5a3o; Flower-stand in Academy on
day of performance, the Misses Jean Bumside and Nellie Morti-
mer, $52.87; Alice Oates Opera Bouffe company, $100; satin pro-
grammes, $151; Pittsburg Opera House benefit, Oct 17, $805.
** Bobby " Newcomb, who appeared at the Adams benefit, died at
Tacoma, W. T., June i, 1888, of pneumonia. His right name was
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Robert Hughes, and he was bom in England in 1843. He
the name of Newcomb in i860, being the prot6g6 of William ]>
comb, the well-known minstrel performer. He wrote many p
lar songs, among them " The Big Sunflower, " " Where the Pai
Grow," "The Ivy Leaf," etc., and he was the author of a f
called "Dorkin's Night"
On Oct. 13, 1877, there was presented for the first tim
America, A. F. Leiss' American comedy, "Married and
Married," with this cast.
C^>t Vander Smissen Walter A
Frank Merit > t, .^ ti,^*u^«, i Mr. Carri:
Fred Merit { Twin Brothers | ^^^
Mimosa Vander Smissen Miss £. Son
Ching Chung Frank Tannehi
White Feather Geo. Fredi
Lucy Daly Imogene Vai
The Hen Skeleton .
Prof. Tapir
Thomas .
Pompy
Cra^ Male
Mana . .
Jane . •
A. G. Ford
John £. Ince
J. W. Burton
Geo. T. James
. F. Thornton
Lizzie McCall
Miss L. Dickinson
Giocomo J. F. c
Benaventura . . . Thot. W
Father Ortel . . . . T. E. A
Tuck Edwin ^
Sappho Kate Sinj
Katherine Georgi
The play was a bad one, and one performance ended its careei
Emma Thursby gave a concert Oct 29. Brignoli, S. B. IV
Theo. Thomas' orchestra, and Geo. W. Colby, accompanist, appe
Nov. I the annual Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum benefit
place :
Benito ....
Walter . . .
Montgomery
IsabeUa . . .
Miss Montague
Miss Frazer . .
Miss Lippincott
C. J. F3rffe
H. B. Bradley
. . £. Locke
. Kate Byron
Miss Ellis
Miss Williams
. MissTelbin
Leonard • . .
Daniel Webster
Hero . . . .
Sallie . . . .
Miss Casethire .
Miss Jenkins
. . Fred
• . £. w.
Oliver Doud j
. . Minnie
. . Miss
. . Miss 1
The evening performance commenced with Harry Clark
Irish eccentricities, followed by Murphy and Shannon in I
specialties ; Louise Murio, balladist ; Clarke Bros, in musical
Will H. Morton, comic songs ; Harrigan, Hart, and Billy Gr
sketch of "The Bradys," with Dave Braham as leader of th
chestra; Lotta in "Nan the Good for Nothing;" Tom Port
comic songs, S. B. Mills, pianist; the farce of "The Rough
mond," with Sydney Cowell as Margery and Ed. Lamb as O
Joe. Next came a pantomime, "Robert Macaire," Jas. F. Mj
as Robert, W. H. Bartholomew as Bertrand, and the other
acters by the Olympic Theatre company. After this " A Re
Fix " was done, with this cast :
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Hi^de Brass
Sopins . .
Mn.C^rter .
AfaelQnick .
. E. A. Sothern
George Holland
. Alice Mansfield
. Ed. L. Marble
Emilv Mabel Jordan
Chanes Surplos . .
Matilda Jane
Harry Lacy
Marie Bingham
This was followed by the first act of " Fanchon "
FiDcbon .... Maggie Mitchell
Fattier Barbeaod . . J. H. Stoddart
Didier Geo. Becks
Mother Barbeand
Landry Barbeaud
Mother Fadet .
. Mary Wells
. J. W. Corner
Mrs. T. J. Hind
The trial scene from " The Merchant of Venice " was given with
this
SMock
Sabrino
Porta.
Safauiio
Ncrissa
Edwin Booth
W. R. Floyd
Agnes Booth
J. B. Polk
Jemries Lewis
Antonio John Gilbert
Bassanio Chas. Coghlan
The Duke .... John Parselle
Gratiano James O'Neill
The third act of ** Monte Cristo '' was seen and cast thus :
Ednond Dantes . . Chas. Fechter
Nortier F. B. Warde
. . . . das. Leclercq
licr . . . . C. D. Bainbridge
Albert De Morce£E . B. T. Ringgold
Villefort W. G. CogsweU
Carconte Alice Gray
The balcony scene from ** Romeo and Juliet *' came next : Juliet,
Modjeska; Romeo, W. F. Burroughs. Concluding with the farce
"To Oblige Benson": Trotter Southdown, Harry Beckett; Mr.
Benson, J. W. Shannon; Mrs. Southdown, Effie Germon; Mr.
Meredith, W. A. Eytinge; Mrs. Benson, Stella Boniface. Lester
Wallack was director, W. R. Floyd, stage manager, and Theo.
Moss, treasurer.
The evening performance commenced with ''A Sheep in Wolf's
Oothing
»•
Mantf Jasper Carew Eben Plvmpton
J. W. Snannon
CbL Percy Kirke
Ketter Chedxoy
CoL Lord Chiirchill
£. M. Holland
W. J. Leonard
Corporal Flinto£E . . . D. Vanderen
Anne Carew Ada Dyas
Dame Carew .... Mme. Ponisi
Keziah Effie Germon
Next came the first act of ** Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre Clara Morris
Pro! Broddehorst J. C. Dunn
Mm Reed .... Jenny Carroll
f»
Bessie Helen Vincent
Capt Whitfield . . . Geo. F. Browne
John Reed . . . . H. Pearson, Jr.
Sig. Brignoli followed with a romanza from ''Martha;" the
Kemell Brothers and Watson and Ellis did specialty acts. The
third act of " Othello " was given :
Odieflo
John McCullough
. Eben Plvmpton
Rose (Jognlan
lago Frank Majro
D^emona .... Maod Graofer
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First act of ''Micawber" was the next attraction:
WUkiiu Micawber . . Geo. F. Rowe
Traddles .... Geo. F. Giddens
Betsy Trotwood Mrs. Julia Chapman
Uriah Heep . .
David Copperfield
Mrs. Micawber .
F. F. Mac
W. A. Eyti
. Mrs. Thi
The dagger scene from " The Wife " was seen : Julien St. Pie:
Frederic Robinson; Duke, Eben Plympton. After this was
olio, in which Prof. S. Murdoch recited (in costume) Burk's " H
at Ye All."
The tenth annual benefit of the B. P. O. Elks took place Thi
day afternoon, Nov. 15; Frank Girard and Leon J. Vincent w
stage managers. The programme consisted of Bryant's M
strels; fourth act of ''Camille;" Clara Morris as the heroi
James O'Neill as Armand; Lotta in the first act of ''Musette
Mary Anderson in the potion scene from ''Romeo and Juli<
" The Toodles " closed the entertainment :
Toodles . .
George Acorn
Fanner Acom
Landlord . .
Mary Acom .
Fanner Acom
John T. Raymond
. . Frank Mayo
. W. H. Bailev
John McCullough
Lillie Eldridge
. C. W. Couldock
Charles Fenton
First Farmer
Second Farmer .
Third Farmer .
Mrs. Toodles
. G. F. R
D. H. Harl
J. W. Co
J. B. I
S3rdney Co^
Two performances were given Thanksgiving (Nov. 29) for the be
fit of St. Cecilia church. Janauschek, Rose Eytinge, Rose Coghl
James O'Neill and Emma Waller were among the volunteers.
John Brougham had a benefit afternoon and night of Jan.
1878, which netted him ^0,394.41; another benefit occurred
Wallack's Theatre, (matinee), Feb. 14, which netted ^884.
These amounts were invested in an annuity for Mr. Brougha
from which he received $28 per week, and of this sum he p
James Ship ^10 weekly, which left only $18 to defray the wee)
expenses of his household — two persons besides himself. 1
annuity was payable quarterly, and the last quarter he did i
receive, as he died before it had become due — July i. He 1:
been a poor man and in distress for some months prior to his dea
but these facts he studiously concealed from his friends. It
generally thought that the investing of the $10,000 benefit fund
an annuity was an unwise proceeding considering Brougham's a(
He received only about $2,000, and the remainder became t
property of the New York Life Insurance company at his dea
which occurred June 7, 1880.
A season of opera commenced Feb. 11, with Eugenie Papp<
heim, Chas. Adams, Miss Alexandre Human, Mme. E. Rude
dorff, Adelaide Phillips, Miss E. Grimminger, Miss M. Coon<
C. Fritsch, A. Blum, H. Wiegand, and the Minzelli Sisters, p
miire danseuses in the company. " Les Huguenots " was the fi
opera sung, Alexandre Human making her New York d^but in t
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rAle of the Queen, and Mme. Rudersdorff (first appearance) as
OrtruA "The Jewess," Feb. 15; " Lohengrin " (mating), Feb.
16, 27, Pappenheim as Elsa; Feb. 18, " TannhSuser ; " "II Trova-
tore," Feb. 20, 23, Adelaide Phillips as Azucena; "Der Flie-
gcnde Hollander/' Feb. 25; "Faust," March i ; "Les Huguenots,"
matinie, March 2; "Rienzi," March 4, with Pappenheim as Adrian
Colonna, Miss Human as Irene, Chas. Adams as Cola Rienzi, A.
Blum as Paolo, H. Wiegand as StefFano, and the season closed
March 9.
"The Wife's Appeal " was acted for the first time on any stage,
April 29. Fred Chippendale, Archie Cowper, H. W. Mitchell,
Ihrion Talbot (her d^but), Madame Ivan Michels, and Clara Cole
in the cast
Eugenie Pappenheim gave a " farewell " concert May 30. Thomas
Donaldson took a benefit June 25. J. H. Mapleson commenced
a season of Italian opera Oct. 16, with "La Somnambula," Cam-
panini as Elvino, Foli as Conte Rodolfi. Minnie Hauck appeared
Oct. 18 as Violetta in "La Traviata."
Bizel's "Carmen" was first sung in America Oct. 23, with
Minnie Hauck in the title rdle.
Etelka Gerster, the Hungarian prima donna, made her Ameri-
can djbut Nov. II as Amina in "La Somnambula;" Nov. 9 "The
Talisman" was presented, and the season closed Dec 28. A
mating performance, Feb. 21, 1879, ^^^ for the benefit of Neil
Bryant, and the following was the entertainment presented : The
closet scene from "Hamlet," Master N. S. Wood as Hamlet,
Harry Colton as the Ghost, Mrs. Louisa Eldridge, the Queen ; the
farce, "To Oblige Benson," with Effie Germon, Kate Bartlett, J.
W. Shannon, and J. Farland in the cast. The San Francisco
Minstrels came next, led by Wm. Birch, Charles Backus, and
George Thatcher; "Her Majesty's Ship Pinafore": Josephine,
Blanche Corelli; Little Buttercup, Miss Gumey; Hebe, Ida Foy;
Sir Joseph, J. H. Burnett ; Captain Corcoran, J. H. Peakes ; Ralph
Kadcstraw, Henri Laurent; Dick Deadeye, A. D. Barber.
A season of opera commenced Feb. 24, with " Lucia di Lam-
aermoor," Campanini as Edgardo, Etelka Gerster as Lucia
"Roy Bias" was produced March 14. The season terminated
April 5.
Max Maretzek reopened the house Sept 25, for the production
of bis American opera, "Sleepy Hollow," with this cast:
Ichabod Crane
Miss A. Montague
Chas. Turner
. W. C. Gaitlion
Fran Spuyten . • Mrs. Rke-Knoz
Van Ness H. Fink
This opera kept the stage until Oct. i , when Bianca Lablanche
(Blanche Davenport) made her operatic d^but in America. " The
88 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORX STAGE D«»»
Two Peters" was first acted here Oct 6, and the season
terminated.
The season of 1879-80 opened Oct. 20, with "La Traviata"
Runcio (first appearance) as Alfredo, Galassi as Germont, Monti
as Medico, and Emilie Ambre (first appearance) as Violetta.
" Carmen " was produced Oct 27, with Selina Dolaro as Carmen
(her first appearance in this city). This lady died in New York,
Jan. 23, 1889, of consumption. "Fashion," the only play ever
produced in this country by Mme. Dolaro, was first performed
Dec. 19, 1887, at the Madison Square Theatre. It was played
again at Wallack's Theatre, Dec. 28, 1887. In addition to
being an opera bouffe singer, Mme. Dolaro was an authoress of
considerable merit, and not only a singer of capacity and culture,
but she was an effective and instructive actress.
The annual benefit of the B. P. O. Elks took place Nov. 13, 1879.
The B. P. O. Elks, whose "benefits" are so often recorded here,
came into existence in this simple manner. One stormy afternoon
(early in 1868) a few friends met in the house of one of their num-
ber, in the Bowery, and spent a pleasant afternoon. Among the
party were John F. Poole, Thomas Grattan Riggs, George F.
McDonald, Tony Pastor, Billy Sheppard, and Claude Goldie.
When they separated they agreed to meet the following Sunday
afternoon, at the same place. They met, and their number so
increased with each succeeding meeting that they formed them-
selves into an organization, and called it the Benevolent Pro-
tective Order of Elks. On Feb. 16, 1868, the order was formally
instituted. Among the earliest members were Henry P. O'Neil,
Hugo O'Neil, Gen. Joseph Pinckney, and Thomas Gayner. It
was decided that the sessions should be divided into two parts, the
one business and the other social. The meetings were held Sunday
evenings. The first presiding officer was Charles Vivian, the
comic singer, formerly a member of "The Jolly Corks," of Phila-
delphia. Feb. 16, 1868, they received a charter from the New
York Legislature as a corporate society. The order at that time
held their meetings every Sunday evening at Military Hall, on the
east side of the Bowery, near Spring Street Their next place of
meeting was over Helmbold's drug store, 594 Broadway, where
they were burned out early in the summer of 1872. The writer
of this tendered the order the free use of his two parlors in his
private residence, 718 Broadway, and there the order held its meet-
ings for some time. Their next rendezvous was Masonic Hall, in
Thirteenth Street, near Fourth Avenue, and now known as Claren-
don Hall. From there they went to the hall over Koster & Bial's,
Twenty-third Street, a few doors west of Sixth Avenue. They
took possession Sunday, Nov. 2, 1879. Their next move was to
1,227 Broadway, northeast comer of Twenty-seventh Street, and
mq ACADEMY OF MUSIC 89
Dcrt to Tuxedo Hall, Fifty-ninth Street and Madison Avenue,
and in October 1902, to Pabst building, Fifty-eighth Street and
Eighth Avenue, where they still remain.
Among the presiding officers of the New York Lodge have been
Chas. Vivian, Geo. W. Thompson, Geo, J. Green, Henry P. O'Neil,
Frank Girard, Louis C. Waehner, John J. Tindale, A. C. More-
land, Michael Malone, John J. Spies, James J. Armstrong, Thomas
P. Brogan, Henry P. Mulvaney, Edward Leach, and Champe S.
Andrews. They purchased a large burial plot in Evergreens cem-
etery, which they dedicated June i, 1879. The Elks' Mutual Benefit
Association was organized Dec. 29, 187S. The objects of the
order are the " relief of the sick and needy, and the burial of the
dead."
Mme. Marimon, the French prima donna, made her American
dfbut in opera at the Academy of Music, Dec. 3, and the operatic
season closed Dec. 27, with " Faust. *' The annual benefit of the
Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum took place Dec. 11. The enter-
tainment was under the management of L. J. Vincent, and was
afternoon and evening. It consisted of the following: For the
matinee, "Poor Jo," by N. S. Wood and others; J. K. Emmet
and company, in " Fritz in Ireland ; " " Miss Multon " (third act),
by Clara Morris; Harrigan and Hart in "The Mulligan Guards'
Qiristmas;" the Merritt Bros., Wilkinson Bros., and Flora Moore;
"The Strat^ists," by Clinton Hall's company. The evening's
entertainment was the farce of "Did You Ever?" "Richelieu"
(fourth act), by Edwin Booth and others ; " Camille " (fourth act),
by Mme. Majeroni; recitation of "Shamus O'Brien," by George
Clarke ; ballad by Ella Montezo ; balcony scene, " Romeo and Juliet,"
Helen Ottolengui (first appearance in New York), Juliet; Gus-
tavQs Levick, Romeo. Harry Osborne and wife in Irish sketch ;
the Irish bagpipes by Thos. F. Kerrigan; reel dance by Wm.
Cnmin, concluding with "The Galley Slave" (second act), intro-
dodng Emily Rigl, Maud Granger, and others.
P. S. Gilmore's new anthem, "Columbia," was first given here
(mating) Dec 25. Emma Thursby was the soloist ; Algernon S.
Sullivan, orator; Geo. Vandenhoff, elocutionist. There was the
orchestra, composed of Mapleson's Opera company, Koster &
Bial's, and Gilmore's Bands, together with a powerful chorus.
Levy, solo cometist, and others. After an encore Mr. Sullivan
one forward and suggested that the last verse of "Columbia," —
"the prayer" — should be sung by the entire audience, and in-
stantly three thousand persons rose to their feet, and joining with
the orchestra and chorus, rolled out with magnificent effect the
stirring strain. The Martha Washington Reception of St. John's
Guild, for the benefit of the Seaside Nursery occurred Jan. 20,
1880L The attraction was a historical representation of Benjamin
90 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE tM»
Franklin at the Court of France, in four tableaux, arranged by
L. J. Vincent. P. S. Gilmore appeared with his band, and gave
"Columbia,"
A spring season of Italian opera commenced March i, with
" Lucia di Lammermoor," Mile. Marie Marimon (first appearance
in New York in the character) as Lucia. A dramatic and musical
entertainment, organized by Edwin Booth and directed by Henry
E. Abbey, took place March 4, in aid of TAe Herald Irish Relia
Fund Ole Bull, Annie Louise Cary, Campanini, Edwin Booth,
(in third act of " Hamlet," third act of " Othello," and the whole of
" The Taming of the Shrew ") was the programme. '* II Trovatorc "
was given March 22, with Brignoli as Manrico, Mile. Alwina
Valeria (first appearance in that character in New York) as Leonora.
" La Forza Del Destino " was sung March 23, with dampanini as
Don Alvaro (first appearance in that character) ; Mme. Marie Swift
as Leonora (first appearance). '* Dinorah " was given March 24,
and the season closed April 17, with "Les Huguenots."
Maurice Grau's French Opera company reappeared May 3, in
"Mignon," and closed May 28. "La Princesse de Trebizonde"
was given May 7, for the first time in seven years. A final season
of eight nights and one matinee commenced May 18, with "La
Vie Parisienne." "Pomme D'Api" had its first production in
America May 20, when "Les Chevaliers Du Pince-Nez," with
Mile. Angele as Fauvette (first time), was also revived. "La
Camaigo " was given (matinee) May 22 ; " Les Cloches De Come-
ville " was sung May 24. M. Capoul took a farewell benefit May
25, when was presented first act " Le Pr^s Aux Clercs," second act
" Le Postilion de Lonjumeau " and second and third acts of " Mig-
non." Constantine Sternberg, Russian pianist, assisted by Gott-
hold Carlberg's orchestra, made his American d^but Oct. 7.
Mapleson commenced a season of Italian opera Oct. 18, with
"Lucia di Lammermoor." Ravelli made his d^but as Edgar;
Gerster (first appearance in two years) as Lucia. Oct. 22 " Faust "
was sung, when Franco Novara made his New York d^ut as Meph-
istopheles. " Carmen " was given Oct. 27. " Un Ballo in Mas-
chera," Nov. 3, with the first appearance of Marie L. Swift in the
character of Oscar, and the first appearance of Mme. Bianca Mon-
tesini as Amelia. The season closed Nov. 24, with " Lucia. "
The annual benefit of the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum took
place Nov. 16. The matinee performance consisted of Rice's Sur-
prise Party in "Revels;" "The Mulligan Guard Picnic," by Harri-
gan and Hart and company; Gilmore's Band; "As You Like
It," by Wallack's Theatre company; Harry Kennedy, ventrilo-
quist; violin solo, by Carl Langer; cornet solo, the Bent Bros.;
the French Twin Sisters in songs and dances, and finished with
the farce, "Two Gentlemen in a Fix," by W. F. Owen and W.
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Dsvidge. Jr. The evening programme was ''East Lynne" (fourth
act), with Annie Ward Ti£fany as Mme. Vine ; ** Cool as a Cucum-
bcr;*' reciution, "Mother and Poet," bv Julia Evarts; "Marble
Heart;" recitation by Harry Edwards; "Macbeth " (sleep walking
accneX by Julia Evarts; recitation of " Lochinvar/' by John J. Car-
olan; monologue entertainment by little Allie Dorrington; humor-
out longs by S. A. L. Bentley, and the first act of "Tony O'Dowd,"
by Wm. J. Scanlan and company.
The house was now rented by Rial & Draper, for " Uncle Tom*s
Cabin,** commencing at the matinee, Dec 25.
The Shakespeare-Poe Festival was an entertainment given April
23» 1881, for the benefit of the Poe Memorial Fund. Blanche
Rooaevelt appeared , with song ; recitation of "At Poe's Grave," by
Willie Winter, was given by Sara S. Rice, of Baltimore; "The
Wooder," by Wallack's Theatre company; harp solo by Maud
Morgan; recitations by Miss N. V. Wickham, Mary F. Thompson,
and Genevieve Stebbins, and an address by Algernon S. Sullivan.
Tomaso Salvini reappeared May 9 in "CSthello;" May 11, "Mac-
beth;" May 13, "The Gladiator;" matinee. May 14, "Othello."
H. Weaver, Elite Wilton, Marie Prescott, and Harry Crisp
were members ci his company. This house was reopened, Sept. 3,
by the Kiralfy Bros., with "Michael Strogoff," which had this
. . . W. Rignold
has . . T . . Chas. Chappelle
Doabfoosky .... A. H. Denham
Mvsvieff J. Cox
T€l«:u>b Opentor . J. W. BankioQ
XhSmr L. Steele
Wqjk Priest .... D. H. Adams
NacBa EUie Wlltoo
Macii Mrs. J. L. Carhart
The Czar .... Harry Gwjrnette
Feo^ Geo. Harmon
Grand Duke F. Munroe
Ezekiah .... Geo. R. Edeaon
Harnr Blunt A. Thomas
Dr. Massili S. Morton
Gen. Kissolf . . . H. Mont^mery
Sangarre Ada Neilson
This was the American d^but of William Rignold and Ada
Keilson. Mapleson commenced his opera season Oct. 17, with
"Lohengrin." In the company were Marie Varpot, Alvina
Valeria, Virginia Ferri, Miles. Salviati, Dotti, Valerga, Ricci,
Climence Kalas, Mme. Lablache, Mile. Lauri, Minnie Hauck
(fi;st appearance in three years), Signors Ravelli, Bielette, M.
nevott, Runcio, Rinaldini, Campanini, Del Puente, Morini,
Gbttsi* Novara, Monti, Moro, Corsini, Costa, and Sig. Arditi,
ooodoctor. The R P. O. Elks took a benefit mating, Nov. 17.
Tbe opera season closed at the matinee, Dec 24.
Sig. Rossi appeared Jan. 17, 1882, in "King Lear." He deliv-
ered a portion of his lines in English for the first time in New
York. Jan. 18 he was seen in a new version of " Edmund Kean,"
icted for the first time in New York by him :
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Edmund Kean Rossi A Servant S. Jackson
H. R. H Leslie Gossin Helen Louise Muldener
Count Koefeld ... H. A. Weaver Anna Danby . . . Carrie Tomer
Lord Melville . . Harry Weaver, Jr. Amy .... Constance Hamblin
Solomon £. A. Eberle Gidsa .... Mrs. H. A. Weaver
Pistol W. J. Shea The Manager of Drury Lane
A Constable .... Chas. Kent Theatre .... W. V. Ranous
Peter Patt T. F. Kelly
A professional matinee was given Jan. 24 of ''Edmund Kean;"
Jan. 25, "King Lear;" Jan. 26, "Othello;" Jan. 27, "Hamlet,"
when he closed his engagement. Rossi was unquestionably a
great artist. The critics of this city differed as to his Othello.
Some characterized his performance as brutal, others as a wonder-
ful performance. Rossi*s Hamlet was another great performance.
For many years James E. Murdoch was considered the best Hamlet
of the American stage. Edwin Forrest, though perhaps to the
scholarly critic the greatest who ever played the part, never
achieved popularity in it anywhere, save at Edinburgh, Scotland.
In public favor, next to Mr. Murdoch, came Edwin L. Davenport,
and next, in point of time and far greater in general appreciation,
was Edwin Booth. Murdoch's Hamlet was a graceful and dig^i*
fied Prince. He was, however, a Hamlet whose scholastic affec-
tions deprived him of anything like sympathy, and the pedantry of
Mr. Murdoch's pronunciation did much to lessen the effect of his
otherwise artistic elocution. It was a cold, courtly and gentle
Hamlet.
The Hamlet of Forrest was gentle, but only by contrast with hU
more fiery moods of despair, doubt, hate, love, and anger. That E.
L. Davenport's Hamlet was a wonderfully clever performance no
one could deny. It had the grace of Murdoch's Hamlet, many of
the traditionary beauties of that of Betterton and much of the fire
of Kean. It was finished in execution. His interview with the
grave-digger at Ophelia's grave has never been surpassed for easy,
natural delivery of raillery and satire. Edwin Booth's Hamlet
was scholastically accurate. The very ideal of the sad Prince was
realized in his broad brow, bright yet thoughtful eye, his luxurious
masses of dark hair, and figure of beautiful proportion and gprace.
The whole of his delineation of this character was gemmed with
radiant beauties. He made the Prince a confiding, tenderly affec-
tionate, amiable young man, with no strength of will and no par*
ticular intentions, with all the keen perceptions of a sensitive
heart, of liberal and refined culture, of noble and courteous
breeding.
Henry Irving is one of the worst Hamlets I ever saw. He is
nothing if not melodramatic. He is awkward, ungainly, and con-
stantly on the verge of being grotesque. That he is a legitimate
tragedian, as Americans understand the word, I deny. That he is
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such a tragedian as Shakespeare would have selected to play
Hamlet, I affirm. Mr. Irving mutilated the text, rearranged sev-
eral scenes, utterly and completely changed the order of certain
patsagrs, omitting lines of inestimable value as depicting the
almost hysterical condition of the Prince after his first interview
with the Ghost, and ending the "play scene" with a climax which
I think would have astonished if not shocked Shakespeare.
£. S. Willard is another very poor representative of Hamlet.
His Hamlet was fretful rather than melancholy, choleric rather
than passionate. E. H. Sothem is among the latest who have
attempted this wonderful part. With all his training and experi-
ence as an actor Mr. Sothem cannot yet play Hamlet.
Mapelson commenced a season of Italian opera March 6, 1882,
with **Mignon. " Campanini, Del Puente, Frederic, Corsini,
Montis Minnie Hauck, Emma Juch, and Mile. Lauri were in the
company. "Les Huguenots" was rendered March 8; "Fidelio,"
March 10; "Carmen," matinee, March 11; when the subscription
season terminated, a new term at popular prices commenced, which
cksed April 29, with " Lucia di Lammermoor." Campanini took
I farewell May 29, when, in addition to the melodrama of ''The
World," Campanini appeared in gems of Italian opera. There
vere several volunteers, including Eben Plympton and JefiFreys
Lewis in the balcony scene from "Romeo and Juliet;" Minnie
Mmer was seen in " My Sweetheart. " A benefit was given (matinee)
Joae 10 for the family of George A. Conly, the baritone, who was
drowned. Among those who appeared were Clara Louise Kellogg
(her first appearance here in three years), Emma Juch, Emma
Abbott, Sig. Tagliapietra, John T. Raymond, and Laura Don.
Slapleson commenced a season of Italian opera Oct 16, with "I
hiritanL" Laura Zagury made her debut as Elvira. Ravelli acted
Artiiro and Glassi, Ricardo. Sig. Mierzwinski made his d^but
Oct 18, as Rhadames in "Aida.** Mile. Philoniena Savio made
Ker dA>ut in the title rdle of "Lucrezia Borgia;" Oct 21 " I
Pttritani" was sung; Oct 23. "Rigoletto;" Oct 27, "L'Afri-
aiae** (first appearance of Sig. Clodio as Vasco di Gama; also
M appearance this season of Paolina Rossini). Nov. i and
aattnee, "Les Huguenots" was given; Nov. 3, 10, 20, ** I^ Tra-
mu;" matinee, Nov. 4, 8, " L'Africaine," and Nov. 6, "Lucia
a Lammermoor/* for the first appearance this season of Adelina
P^t as Lucia, and Nicolini as Edgardo. Gabrielle Boema, mezzo
loprano, made her first appearance Nov. 8. Patti acted Marguerite,
la ** Faust," Nov. 13. Olga Berghi and Jessie Bartlett made their
dfbats Nov. 18, in "Faust;" "II Barbiere di Seviglia" was sung
\ov. 24« 27, and Dec. 8.
Mme Fursch-Madi made her New York d^but Dec. i as Valen-
liaa in ^ Lcs Huguenots." Her d6but in opera was in 1871, at the
94 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE [m^
Grand Opera House, Paris, as Marguerite in "Faust" At the
close of her second season at the Grand Opera, she was chosen by
Verdi to create the title rdle in " Alda," in the French language.
The management of the grand opera were afraid to attempt the
opera, which was originally produced in Cairo, Egypt, and Verdi
gave the work to the Theatre Royal, Brussels, where Mme. Fursch*
Madi achieved one of the greatest triumphs of her career. The
opera was given seventy-two times without interruption. In 1874
she came to this country and sang in French opera, but sang only
in New Orleans, La. She reappeared in America at the Metro-
politan Opera House, this city, in 1894. Her last appearance in
opera was at the Metropolitan on Feb. 6, as Ortruda in " Lohen-
grin. " She was married three times, her last husband surviving
her, together with a grown son and a daughter fourteen years ol
age. She was directress of Mrs. Thurber's American School of
Opera for two years, but at the end of that time she became in-
volved in a dispute with the directors of that institution, and
finally sued them for |iio,ooo arrears of salary and recovered
judgment. She was considered one of the greatest of dramatic
sopranos. William Barry and Hugh Fay, engaged the Academy
of Music for Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 30) and presented ^'Iritt
Aristocracy. "
Adelina Patti appeared (matinie) Dec. 2, in " La Traviata. " Dec
4 " William Tell " was sung ; Dec. 6 " La Traviata," mating, Dec. 9^
12; matinee, Dec 23, Minnie Hauck in the title rdle of "Carmen,"*
Galassi as Escamillo. " Dinorah " was acted Dec. 11; "LaSom*
nambula," Dec. 13; "Aida," Dec. 15, Patti as Lucia; matin^e^
Dec. 16, "Lohengrin," De& 18, 20, 29; first appearance of Mme.
Scalchi as Arsace in " Semiramide ; '' Dec. 22, " Linda di Cha-
mounix;" matinee, Dec. 30, "L'Africaine," and the season closed
(evening) Dec. 30, with " II Trovatore. " Mme. Albani was an-
nounced to appear at the matinee, Jan. 12, 1883, at the third public
rehearsal of the New York Symphony Society, but she did not
arrive from Europe until late that evening. She, however, sang
the following evening.
Minnie Hauck was bom in this city, Nov. 16, 1853, and made
her d^but at twelve years of age, in concert in New Orleans, La.
She first sang in opera in this city, at the Union League Club
Theatre. The French government conferred upon her the title
and insignia of OfBcier de TAcademie (March 4, 1887), in rec-
ognition of her distinguished services for French musical art
abroad. This refers principally to her interpretation of " Garment **
"Manon," "Mignon," and other French operas in a number o£
European and American capitals. She is the first American artist
upon whom this distinction has been conferred. Tomaso Salvini-
reappeared Feb. 19, 28 and matinee, Feb. 24, in "Othello;" Febw-
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II, 26, mud matinee, March 3, '' King Lear ; " Feb. 23, March 3,
'The Gladiator." He was support^ by Marie Prescott, Lewis
Morrison, and an English speaking company.
MMplemm commenced an opera season March 12, 1883, with
Adelina Patti« Fursch-Madi, Paolina Rossini, Mme. Dotti, Sofia
SoUdbt, Galassi, Valerga, Mme Albani, Signors Ravelli, Clodio,
Bkletto^ Fr^x>lli, Rinaldini, Nicolini, Ciampeiellaj, Caravatti»
Gtlasst, Mooti, Ronconi, Corsini, Costa, and Durat. " Faust " was
nsf March 12; "Linda di Chamounix," March 14; ''Lucia di
Lannieniioor, " March 16; ''Semiramide," March 19; "Rigo-
ktto^** March 26; ""La Favorita," March 28; ''L'Africaine,"
Mardi 30; ''Semiramide," matinee, March 31; "Flying Dutch-
■a,- April 2. Third act of " II Trovatore," first scene " Norma,"
MCOQd act "Dinorah," was the programme, for the benefit of the
Wiihington and Lee University; "Semiramide," April 4; "Don
Giovanni," April 5, with Patti as 2^rlina, her first and only ap-
pcsruice in the character; " Martha," matinee, April 7; " L'£toile
da Nord," April 9; "Lohengrin," April 11, Albini as Elsa, her
int appearance in that character; April 13, "L'^toile du Nord,"
aad the season closed (matinee) April 14, with ^ Faust." A bene-
fc was given to Mapleson, April 23, with Paolina Rossini in the
tide rftle of " Aida. " Albani was bom in Montreal, and her par-
esis were Canadian-French. Her name is Lajeunesse. She spent
kr early youth in Albanv, N. Y., from which city she took her
saae of AlbanL A novel entertainment was given here June 26,
csasistiiig oi "Romeo and Juliet," together with selections from
Berlios's dramatic smyphony of the same title. It was a so-called
printe performance, and was arranged by Sig. A. Carrano, the
Iste player, who made his first appearance on any stage as Romea
Tliis was the first time this dramatic symphony hsd ever been
givco in conjunction with the play. There was an orchestra of
aity and a full chorus. The cast was:
Paris Hairy Gale
Capulet .... JohQ Satherland
Apothecary I. M. Scbay
Page Laura Rc^e
Fnar H. A. Weaver
Balthazar W. D. StoQe
Lady Capulet Mra. H. A. Weaver
Mapleson commenced a season of Italian opera Oct. 22, with
Adelina Pdtti, Eugenie Pappcnheim, Raphela Pattini (first ap-
pearance), Emilia Viannetti (first appearance), Mile. Dotti, Jose-
pUne Yorke (first appearance), Mme. Lablache, Valerga, Etelka
Gertter, Signors Bettini, Perugini, Rinaldini, Nicolini, Vasselli,
Sifori, Bellatt, Del Puente, Galassi, Cherubini, Caracciolo, Monti,
Gfiffaati, De Vaschetti, and Lombardelli. Mile. Brambilla was
. . . . Sig. A. Carrano
. . . . HamiltoQ Harris
Geo. S. Gray
T^Ml Harry Weaver
hm W. J. Shea
Mkt Louise Muldener
K«ae Louisa Ekiridge
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premiere danseuse. '' La Somnambula " was given Oct. 23
Gerster as Amina. Gerster was in particularly good voic
night, and when she began to sing the house was absc
silent In fact, the stillness seemed to increase as she sai^
when she got to the higher notes people seemed to have tt
breathing. Clear as a bell her voice continued to mount,
finally it had struck the high F. It was such a wonderfi
that when she stopped the house remained silent People
so overwhelmed that they could not recover in time to ap
While this death-like stillness prevailed a German in the t^
lery, aroused beyond his self-control, shouted out, *'G
Himmel, dot vas der high Fl" That brought down the
broke the spell under which we were all enthralled, and a
wind of laughter and applause followed. With her face wr
in smiles Gerster ran off the stage.
That was not the climax, however, for, enthusiasm beio
let loose, the entire audience arose and shouted and insiste
the singer's return. She came back, flushed with triump
began to sing again. Again her voice mounted up as hig
had before, and this time the suspense was even greater, t
it seemed impossible that she could accomplish such a woi
performance twice in the same night ; but she was in magi
voice and never faltered once. In fact, the second trial r
in a greater triumph than the first; and the second high
clearer, fuller, and more beautiful than the other.
Etelka Gerster now lives secluded from the world in a
situated on the summit of a mountain near the city of B<
There she passes her days in superintending the education
children, in reading and in needlework. Her voice is said
lost none of its brilliant qualities, but the precarious condi
her health prevents her from even thinking of ever appearin
in public.
" Rigoletto " was sung Oct. 24. Mme. Eugenie Pappenh
appeared Oct 26 in "Norma," with Sig. Falletti, a newco
Pollione. Mme. G. Tiozzo made her first appearance here '
as Azucena in "II Trovatore." Oct. 2 Mile. Pattini, Joi
Yorke, and Sig. Sivori were debutants, in "Faust," with G
Perugini (Chatterton) in the title rdle. Patti made her f
pearance this season Oct. 9. Ovide Muzin, violinist, m
d^but here Oct. 17 at a symphony concert. Mme.
Nordica made her d^but here Oct. 26 as Marguerite in " '.
Her right name was Lillian Norton. She went to Paris, '.
and made her d6but at the Opera House, that city, June 24,
Marguerite. She was married to Frederick A. Gower, a Pro\
R. I., journalist, who went abroad for the Bell Telephone co
It IM said that he lost his life by a balloon ascension in Fra
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An amateur performance of " lolanthe " took place March 29 by
die Ladies' Dramatic Union. The proceeds were for the erection
of a home for chronic invalids. Minnie Seligman appeared as
lolanthe. Mapleson began another season April 14 with " Linda
di Cbamounix/' Vicini as Carlo, Galassi as Antonio, Cherubini as
Flrefetti, Caracciolo as Marchese, and Adelina Patti as Linda.
Arditi was conductor. ''Elisir d'Amore/' with Gerster as Adina,
was sung April 16; '' Romeo e Giulietta/' April 18, Nicolini as
Romeo and Patti as Giulietta. " Lucia di Lammermoor/' matinee,
April ig. The season closed with the matinee, April 26, when
Gerster sang Marguerite in ''Faust" A second performance of
"lolanthe," by the amateurs, was given May 8 for the benefit of
the Sheltering Arms.
The season of 1884-85 was opened Nov. 10 by Mapleson, with
Adelina Patti, Ida Ricetti, Dotti, Maria Calvelli, Emma Nevada,
Eoima Steinbach, Laruggia, Mme. Lablache, Scalchi, Signors Car-
dioali, Bassetti, Bieletto, Vicini, Emile Engel, Rinaldini, Nicolini,
De Anna Vaselli, Pruetti, De Pasqualis, Cherubini, Nazzaro
Ihnni, De Vaschetti, and Caracciolo. Arditi was conductor;
Ihlvina Cavallazzi and Guiseppina Baretta, premieres danseuses.
Mile. Steinbach made her d^but Nov. 17 as Violetta in " La Tra-
mta." The Thalia Theatre company appeared Nov. 18 in "Boc-
caccio," for the benefit of the Kindergarten of the Hebrew Free
Schools. The Astor Place colored tragedy company gave
"Damon and Pythias" Nov. 2a
Emma Nevada made her American d^but Nov. 24 as Amina in
*La Somnambula." The Actors' Dramatic Fund took a benefit
Bttin^e Dec 4, and the attraction was Joseph Jeiferson and com-
pinyin*'Lend Me Five Shillings," Henry Irving, Ellen Terry,
and the London Lyceum company in the fourth act of " The Mer-
chant of Venice," Fanny Davenport and company in " Fedora," and
Henry E. Dixey and company in "Adonis." A benefit was given
Dec 18 to A. J. Murphy, the superintendent of the house, when
aa operatic concert was presented. Clara Louise Kellogg (her
irst appearance here in six years) and members of the Mapleson
opera troupe, appeared. Patti closed her engagement Dec. 19 as
Aanetta in "Crispino e la Comare." In March, 1885, this house
VIS leased by William Austin, and opened, with cheap prices, on
March 23. In the evening the Corinne Opera company (without
Corinne) sang " The Mascot. " The balance of the week the troupe
MppczTcd afternoon and evening. Mayor Grace felt compelled to
interfere with Mr. Austin's plans so far as to refuse Corinne per-
Bission to sing in the opera proper, while allowing her to appear
between the acts. His season closed April 9.
Mapleson gave six extra performances, beginning April 20 with
"Soniramide," Patti in the title rdle; April 21, "La Som-
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98 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D««5
nambula;" April 22, "Der Freischutz;" April 23, "Mirella,"
final appearance of Adelina Patti; April 24, "La Figlia del Reg-
gimento/' Emma Nevada's last appearance here; matinee, April
25, ''Lucia." Martha Morton's travesty on ''May Blossom" was
given May 4 by amateurs, for the benefit of the Montefiore Home
for chronic invalids.
Edwin Booth and Madame Ristori appeared May 7 in " Macbeth " :
Lady Macbeth
Macduff . .
Duncan . .
Gentlewoman
First Witch .
Second Witch
Third Witch
Lennox . •
. . . Ristori
. Edmund Tearle
Harry A. Lanjg^don
• . Kate Clinton
. . Frank Little
• Marion Clifton
. Fanny Gillette
Geo. Griffith
Macheth Edwin Booth
Banquo Walter Kelly
Drunken Porter . . Edwin Cleary
Malcolm Ivan Shirley
Donalbain • . . Katherine Linyard
Fleance . . . Master Chas. Thropp
Rosse Chas. A. Noms
Seyton J. B.
Mecca Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, the largest secret
organization in America, took a benefit June 15 ; the following was
the programme :
"Captain Mishler," with Gus Williams in title rdle; recitation,
"The Wreck of the Hesperus," by Robert Mantell; piano solo by
Henrietta Markstein; Gus Phillips in German eccentricities.
Frank E. McNish in "Silence and Fun;" recitation. Little
Bertie Boswell, only three and a half years of age; "The Old
Kentucky Home" (one act), with Frank Weston, Effie Ellsler,
and her company; recitation, Frank Mayo; song, Vemona Jarbeau;
Henry T. Bryant, in scene of ventriloquism ; George S. Knighti
in "Dutch reminiscences;" recitation, Harriet Webb; tumbleroni-
con and zither by D. W. Robertson and H. J. Schmalix. The:
receipts were 1^3,789.50.
James W. Collier was tendered a benefit afternoon and evening
of June 24, and the following was the programme : afternoon, " jf^
Conjugal Lesson," by John T. Raymond and Ida Vernon; Bar=
tholdi Grand March, Solomon, orchestra conducted by the con^
poser; Lillian Russell in song, "The Silver Line;" Charles
Ellis in a selection of songs, assisted by Baby Blanche, follow
by scenes from the fifth act of " Richard III.," N. C. Goodwin, Jr- j
Richard ; John A. Mackay as Richmond ; the trio, " Read the An«
swer in the Stars," Digby Bell, Mathilde Cottrelly, and De Wolf
Hopper; orchestra conducted by Sig. De Novellis; Lillian Con-
way in musical morceaux. The performance concluded with a
scene from "Adonis," introducing Henry E. Dixey. In the even-
ing Maggie Mitchell appeared in " Fanchon ; " J. H. Stoddart in
"The Long Strike;" the fourth act of "Richelieu," by Thomas
W. Keene and company. During the summer many alterations
were made in the house.
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The opcfa season was opened by Colonel Mapleson, Nov. 2, with
"Carmen/' cast thus:
Don Jose Sig. Ravelli II Dancairo Caracciolo
Cicamiao Del Puente II Remendado Rinaldini
Miduela Mile. Dotti Zaniga De Vaschetti
Paqoita «... Mile. Bauenneister Meroedes .... Mme. Lablache
Minnie Hauck
This was Minnie Hauck's first appearance in three years. Felia
Iitvino£f made her American d^ut Nov. 6 as Leonora in '^II
Trovatore." Mile. Alma Fohrstrom first appeared on the Ameri-
can stage Nov. 9 in the title rdle of ''Lucia di Lammermoor."
The season closed matinee of Nov. 28 with "Faust" Leonore
Gordon Hussey, an amateur, appeared Dec. 10 in "Leah."
An Italian operatic entertainment was given Dec 19 by Mme.
Morio-Celli and several of her pupils, with the assistance of
Shpleson's principal artists. Sig. Salvini and his company ap-
peared Dec. 21 in "The Gladiator." The performance was to
benefit the New York Exchange for Women's Work. J. H.
Mapleson's benefit took place Dec. 23, when Jules Massenet's
opn, ''Manon," was given for the first time in America.
The American Opera company under the conductorship of Theo.
Thomas, commenced Jan. 4, 1886, with the first performance in
America of "The Taming of the Shrew." In it Pauline TAlle-
nand made her American d^but, and Kate Bensberg her operatic
Hbnt This opera was repeated Jan. 6, and matinee, Jan. 9^
Clock's " Orpheus and Eurydice " was sung Jan. 8, for the first
ti*ne in its entirety since 1863. It was repeated Jan. 18. " Lohen-
grin" was sung Jan. 20 for the first time in English, when Wil-
liam Candidas made his d^but in opera; Myron Whitnev appeared
for the first time with this company. Emma Juch joined the
organization as Pllsa ; Helen Hastreiter made her first appearance
as Ortrud, Alonzo Stoddard (first appearance) as Telramund, and
E J. O'Mahony as the Herald. "The Magic Flute" was sung
Jan. 27. "The Merry Wives of Windsor," Feb. 10-12.
"Lakme " was sung for the first time in America March i, with
diu cast :
Rose . . .
Mrs. Benton
Malika . .
Hadji . .
Helen Dudley Campbell
. . . Mav Fielding
Jessie Bartlett Davis
. . W. H. Fessenden
Lakme .... Panline TAUemand
^Hhkantha .... A. £. Stoddard
Gerald W. Candldns
Frtderick W. H. Ue
£len Charlotte Walker
"The Flying Dutchman " was heard March 17, with William Lud-
vig IS the Dutchman. Whitney Mockridge also made his d^but
ai Eric The different operas given by the American Opera com-
pany, and the number of times each was performed, are as follows:
"Tbc Taming of the Shrew," five times; "The Magic Flute."
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five; "Marriage of Jeannette/' and "Sylvia," five each; "The
Flying Dutchman," seven; "The Merry Wives of Windsor,"
nine; "Lohengrin," ten; "Lakme," eleven; and "Orpheus and
Eurydice," thirteen.
John A. Mackay took a benefit afternoon of April 22, when H.
E. Dixey appeared with the beneficiary in a travesty, by Sydney
Rosenfeld, of the dagger scene in "Macbeth." Others who ap-
peared were, Marie Aimee and her company, R. C. Hilliard, Frank
Lincoln, Mae St. John, Francis Wilson, Tony Hart, Courtice
Pounds, Rosina Yokes, Victoria Schilling, George Thome, and
Elsie Cameron.
The Booth-Salvini company appeared April 26 in " Othello
»»
Othello Tomaso Salvini
lago Edwin Booth
Emilia .... Mrs. D. P. Bowers
Desdemona . . Marie Wainwright
Brabantio . . . . C. W. Couldock
The Doge of Venice . . Barton Hill
Cassio Alexander Salvini
Montano John A. Lane
Roderigo G. W. Wilson
Lodovico James Wallis
Gratiano Alfred Heam
Paulo E. E. Delamater
A Herald Stuart Clarke
A Messenger .... Royal Roche
Salvini's Othello showed the softness of the dove at one time, and
the savagery of the tiger at the other. In its rage it was animal
and African, and in its calm it was manly and human. The tragedy
was given at somewhat greater length than usual here. Othello
struck Desdemona in the face with the letter scroll, and the kill-
ing of that lady was done first by smothering, and finished with
the dagger.
" Othello " thus cast was a performance which must be recorded
as one of the greatest dramatic events of the age. Edwin Booth
was " incapacitated " while acting lago, May 5.
A musical and dramatic matinee was given May 6 in aid of the
Bartholdi Fund to erect the Statue of Liberty. Among the volun-
teers were Mrs. James Brown-Potter, Marie Wainwright, A. Sal-
vini, Mme. Fursch-Madi, Louis James, Helen Dauvray, and Fanny
Davenport. The latter lady sang the Marseillaise with the French
choral societies.
" The Sultan of Zanzibar " was presented May 8 for the first
time on any stage in French, by Chevalier De Kontski : Mme.
Isadore Martinez, Mile. Ida Covani, Mr. Richard, M. Vicarino, P.
Cleck, and H. Rykers in the cast. A " season " of Italian opera
under the direction of Sig. Angelo opened Oct. 18 with "lone,"
an old opera by Petrilla. In the cast were Sig. Giannini, Mme.
Mestres, Blanche Montaldo, Pogliano,and Sig. Pinto, basso. Nov.
I " Un Ballo in Maschera " was sung by the same company. Nov.
5 the season closed prematurely. "Rigoletto" had been an-
nounced for that night. It was not sung, nor was "La Juive"
given Nov. 3 as billed. Business had been bad from the start,
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and there was a quarrel between Angelo and Julia Valda, the
backers of the venture. Adelina Patti appeared in concert Nov.
18. Sig. Guille, a new tenor, was among those who assisted her.
At the second concert, afternoon of Nov. 20, Patti sang the jewel
long from " Faust. "
A charity entertainment was given afternoon and evening, Feb.
17, 1887, in aid of a fund for the new La Salle Institute of the
Christian Brothers. On the afternoon of April 21 William Dav-
idgc took a ** testimonial benefit " to celebrate his fiftieth year of
constant service upon the stage, — thirty-seven years in America
md thirteen years in Great Britain and Ireland. The following
WIS the programme: Dockstader's Minstrels; Screen scene from
"The School for Scandal," John Gilbert as Sir Peter Teazle, Kyrle
Bellew as Charles Surface, Herbert Kelcey as Joseph Surface,
Annie Robe as Ladv Teazle; Mme. Janauschek and company in
the death scene of ^'Meg Merrilies," with this cast:
McfMerrilies .... Jaoauschek
Dnfie DtniBoot . . Geo. D. Chaplin
Hevy Bertram . . Alex. H. Stuart
Cobod Guy Mannering James Garden
Doainie Sampton . . E. A. Eberle
BaiSe Bearcliff . . . . T. Beverly
CObm GloMon .... Giles Shine
Dirk Hattrick . . Beverly W. Turner
Jacob Tabos M. Brewer
Gabriel Louis Bresn
{ulia Mannering . . . Marston Leigh
.ucy Bertram . . . Lavinia Shannon
Mrs. McCandlish . . Kate Fletcher
Flora . • • • Josephine C. Bailey
After this came one scene from ** The Love Chase
f»
Sir William Fondk>ve
Charles Wheatleigh
^"Wrike E. H. Sothem
^'iDer Frank Rodney
Tmtvorth . . . Joseph E. Whiting
Hanphhes .... Henry Clayton
Lash Claude Brooke
Servant W. Pembroke
Widow Green Ida Vernon
Lydia Adeline Stanhope
Phcebe Percy Haswell
Constance .... Helen Dauvray
Next came second act of " Saints and Sinners " :
a Fletcher
Fletcher
Capt Eustace.
Marie Burroughs
. J. H. Stoddart
Robert HiUiard
Ralph Kingsmill . . . L. F. Massen
Jack Raddles . . Henry J. HoUiday
H. S. Millward
Mr. Davidge then addressed the audience and was followed by
tbe second act of "The Golden Giant":
Bessie Fairfax . Mrs. McKee Rankin
Ethel Gray Daisy Dorr
Almnder Fairfax . McKee Rankin
iKkMasoo . . . Robert Hilliard
Biiby Charles Stanley
Then Loie Fuller and Carrie Coote gave vocal selections, and
the performance concluded with the farce of "The Wandering
Minstrel " :
!hb l\2sx% .... William Davidge
Mr. Crincum . . . Henry Holliday
Herbert Carol .... Henry Hallam
*». Tvtedlt . . . . C. P. Flockton
Mrs. Crincum . . Mrs. E. G. Phillips
Julia Vemona Jarbeau
Peggy Marie Greenwald
I02 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Ci«^
The Academy property was sold to W. B. Dinsmore April 27,
1887, for $zoo,ocx). It was put up at the Real Estate exchange
and knocked down to Director Dinsmore, subject to a mortgage
of |ii95»ooo, because nobody else would make a bid. At that time
Mr. Dinsmore stated that he bought the property on the impulse
of the moment as an investment. It comprised about ten lots in
the very heart of the city. A few weeks afterwards W. P.
Douglas bought the property, paying 1^325,000 for it. The deed
was recorded in the Registrar's Office Aug. 31. The property was
sold subject to a mortgage to secure the pa3rment of 1^195,000 to
the executors of John Schenck. Mr. Douglas, by a mortgage re-
corded Aug. 30 borrowed |i3CX),ooo from the Connecticut Mutual
Life Insurance company, to enable him to buy the property.
This house was first opened as a combination theatre — that is,
it was rented to travelling companies for two or more weeks at a
time — Sept. 19 with the "Tank" play, "A Dark Secret," which
had this cast :
James Norton .... Harry Ashton
Stephen Hudson Listen
Nat Chas. Cummings
Arthur Loates .... Geo. Backus
NeUy . .
Cecil Rayner
May Joyce .
Emilie . .
Virginia Nelson
• Clarence Herita|;e
. Dora Goldthwaite
Gabrielle du Saukl
Eugene Tompkins and Ed. G. Gilmore commenced as managers
of this house Nov. 28. The spectacle of "The Arabian Nights"
opened Dec 5 for two weeks. Week of Dec. 19 the theatre was
closed, but reopened Dec. 26 with the Booth-Barrett company in
"Julius Caesar." Most of the orchestra seats sold for $2.$o, a
few for $2^ and all the balcony back of the first two rows for
^i. 50. The cast was :
Lawrence Barrett
. John A. Lane
Lawrence Hanley
Frederic Vroom
J. L. Finnej
Minna K. Gale
Bmtus Edwin Booth
Decius Charles Collins
Casca B. G. Rogers
Metellus Cimber . • L. J. Henderson
Trebonius .... Chas. B. Hanford
Cinna Edwin Royle
Calphumia . . . Elizabeth Robbins
March 19 Bamay, the German tragedian, appeared as King Lear
with this cast :
Cassius . . .
Julius Caesar .
Octavius Csesar
Popilius Lena .
Titanius . . .
Portia . . .
Koenig von Frankreich Carl Mueller
Herzog von Burgund Alexis Schoenlank
Herzog von Cornwall Heinrich Zilzer
Herzog von Albanien
Graf von Gloster . .
Graf von Kent . .
Koenig Lear
. Julius Metz
Reinhold Bojok
. Gustav Koper
Hen* Barnay
Edmund .
Curan
Der Narr
Oswald .
Goneril .
Regan .
Cordelia .
Hugo Ranzenbeig
. . . M. Hoppe
. . Moritz Moritz
. Hermann Haack
Antonie Ziegler
Auguste Burmester
Hermine Reichenbach
Edgar Arthur Meyer
Bamay's Lear lacked grandeur of conception and dignity of
mien. It was neither picturesque nor pathetic. It did not
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t. . \ the heart, neither did it fill the imagination or satisfy the
:t. March 21, 22, an act each of ''Richard III.," "Wil-
rdl/' and "Julius Caesar" were given; March 23 and 24,
■■;-l Acosta;" matinee, March 24, "Othella" This closed
iv.r'.iv's engagement at this house, also with Conreid & Herr-
n-.r.. his managers, and "Julius Caesar" was played during the
(.r:i;;cmcnt of two weeks. The pantomime of ''Mazulm, or the
N ..h: Owl/* Jan. 9, 1888:
MujIti . . . .
^: Ml of Purity .
H47>:utQ . . .
. A. H. Denham
Hattie Grinnell
. . T. S. Dare
Albert Martinetti
Policeman Wm. Eunice
Pantaloon . . . W. H. Bartholoniew
Columbine Louise AUen
Luuwig Bamay, the German actor, was announced to make his
dcDiit March 12, under the management of Conreid & Herrmann.
B;it the audience was so small that it was dismissed by the man-
agement The slim attendance was owing to the memorable bliz-
zard—a snowstorm long to be remembered. Very few of the
theatres were able to open their doors, as the streets were almost
impassable. The following night there was another small sized
lioose, occasioned by the storm, but March 15 Bamay appeared in
"Kean," a play made familiar by him during his first American
eangement at the Thalia, in 1883. The cast of '^Kean" was as
ibibws:
Gioi|e, Prins tod Wales
Hugo Ranxenberg
Graf fon Coefeld Hermann Haack
Gnefio Helena . . Antonie Ziegler
Gnefin Amy von Goswill
Auj^uste Buimester
Lady Sarah Brighton, Eugenie Schmitz
Sir Arthur NeyiUe Alexis Schoenlank
Anna Danby • Hermine Reichenbach
Edmund Kean . . Lndwig Damay
Lord Melvill .... Arthur Meyer
Darius Moritz Moritz
Salomon Gnstav Kober
Pistol Uli Petri
On March 16 and 17 he appeared in "Othello," with this cast:
Der EV^e ron Venedij|[. Heinrich Zilzer
Dademnna Hermine Reichenbach
Bnhantio .... Reinhold Bo^k
GruUao Julius Metz
Lodorico . . . Alexis Schoenlank
Otbrllo Ludwig Bamay
Cassio Hugo Ranzenberg
Yago Gustav Kober
Roderigo Arthur Meyer
Montana .... Hermann Haack
Emilia Antonie Ziegler
This was his first performance of the character in this country.
Bvnay was wonderfully picturesque and romantic — a little too
a^ch in color — the negro rather than the Moor, perhaps, but a
talvart and impressive Moor.
Tony Hart had a benefit here matinie of March 15, when the
ly.lowins: programme was offered: Overture by an enlarged volun-
teer band of fifty pieces, comprising members of the orchestras
*i the P'ourtccnth Street Theatre, the People's Theatre, and the
I04 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Zibbb
Grand Opera House by the courtesy of their respective leaders,
under the direction of Wm. Lloyd Bowron of the Fourteenth
Street Theatre; Ferguson and Mack in their specialties; Frank
Mayo and company in the first act of " The Royal Guard ; ** cast :
D'Artagnan, a Gascon adventurer, Frank Mayo; Captain de Tre-
ville, Ralph Howard ; Athos, Wm. Harcourt ; Porthos, D. Hanchett;
Aramis, Robert Neil; Count Rochefort, a spy of Richelieu's, E.
Parish; Brissac, Captain of Richelieu's Guard, L. Johnstone;
Mons. Bonacieux of the Lion d'Or, D. Rivers; Jaques, J. Lori-
mer; Perrott, T. H. Conly; Lady de Winter, Alice Fischer;
Constance, Frances Graham; Nannette, Gladys Graves; peas-
ants, guards, etc. Charles Reed, comic recitation; Arthur L.
Oswald, aria, " Lend Me Your Aid ; " Marshall P. Wilder, origi-
nal sketch (accompanied by Morris Phillips); W. J. Scanlan and
company in the second act of "Shane-na-Lawn;" cast: Shane-na-
Lawn, with songs, W. J. Scanlan ; John Power, C. H. Thompson ;
Gerald Power, George W. Deyo ; Harry Redmond, Charles Dade ;
Mat Kerwin, W. R. Ogden; Ronald, Thaddeus Shine; Buckley,
C. R. Webster; Agent Dillon, Albert Morrell; Rose Redmond,
Kate Blancke; Peggy O'Moore, Kitty O'Shea; Mrs. Powers,
Millie Sackett; Marie Jansen, ballad; Harry Edwards, recitation,
"A Manager's Story "(E. Collier); Warning and assassination
scenes of "Julius Caesar;" cast: Julius Caesar, Charles Kent;
Brutus, Wm. H. Crane ; Marc Antony, N. C. Goodwin, Jr. ;
Cassius, Stuart Robson; Decius, Henry Bergman; Flavius,
Francis Wilson; Soothsayer, J. B. Mason; Casca, Frank Mayo;
Trebonius, Osmund Tearle; Metellus, Steele Mackaye; Popillius,
Robert E. Hilliard; Calphumia, Selina Fetter; senators, priests,
lictors, guards, citizens, etc., by prominent professional people,
assisted by the supernumerary forces from "Paul Kauvar; " Dave
Reed, end man and bone soloist, assisted by Eugenie Reed, and
Mrs. Dave Reed in "Hydrophobia, or a Dish of Reed Birds;"
Mabel Stillman, whistling; Clarence Worrall, comet solo; John
and Edna Vidocq, in "Rehearsal." Stage director, Henry Flohr.
Satin programmes were sold by Mrs. G. W. Floyd and Mrs.
Louise Eldridge, who realized j^200 in this way. The total re-
ceipts of the benefit were about $10,500. An auction sale of seats
for the benefit took place March 8, at the Madison Square Theatre.
N. C. Goodwin, Jr., was the auctioneer. He was playing an en-
gagement in Philadelphia that week, but came on to attend the sale,
and returned in time for the evening show.
Daniel E. Bandmann began an engagement March 26, for one
week, in " Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. " The National Opera com-
pany was heard April 2 in " Nero ; " April 3, Goldmark's " Queen
of Sheba," with Chas. O. Bassett as Assad, Mme. Pierson as Sula-
mith. Miss Fabris as Astarotb, and Mrs. Poole as the Queen.
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The rest of the cast included Messrs. Vetta, Stoddard, and Merton ;
April 4 '' Tannhitiser " was sung, for the first time in this city in
English; April 5, ''Faust/' with Barton McGuckin, the tenor,
in the title rAle, Amande Fabris as Margherita, Vetta as Meph-
istopheles, and Stoddard as Valentine; April 6, ''The Flying
Dutchman."
Campanini began a short season April 16 with Verdi's opera,
"Otello," originally produced at La Scala, Milan, one year pre-
viously. Here it bad this cast:
Roderigo Barbells
Montane Maina
Desdemona (first appearance)
Signora Tertrazzini
Emilia Signora Scalchi
OlcDo (fifsl iqipearance in America)
Marconi
Cwio (first appearance in America)
De Comis
IiCO Galaasi
Lodovico Bologna
Marconi, the new tenor, was a failure, and did not sing after
April 18. Campanini appeared as Otello April 2a The season
cloied disastrously mating April 28, with "Otello," and it is
doubtful if a worse business was ever done at this house with
Italian opera. Marconi, of whom so much was expected, disap-
pointed every one. No opera that has ever been produced on this
tide of the Atlantic had received such an amount of gratuitous
advertising as "Otello." Yet, even at the first performance here,
the opera was a complete and melancholy failure.
The Howard Athenaeum Specialty company came for one week,
commencing April 3a
"The Mystery of a Hansom Cab" was acted for the first time in
Xew York city, May 7. It was originally produced in this country
it the Amphion Theatre, Brooklyn. The cast here was :
MarkFretelbr
Kroa Fitiferald
^oftr Moreland
Kikip . . .
Ocrtnr
Ofiifi }Khytt .
Fe5i RoUeston
Hr CaltOQ
Dr. ChiostoQ .
Ittpcctor ai Police
Caboaa No. i,io4 .
X No. 43
Frank C. Banes
Wm. Morns
W. S. Harkins
. Hcnnr Lee
£. D. Lyons
Wm. Lee
Herbert Ajrling
Edmund Grace
. Henry Vernon
. John Swinbum
. Jos. MitcheU
. Wm. Johnson
Frank Mayo played here one week in "The Streets of New
York," opening May 14. Week of May 21 the house was closed.
Sunday night. May 27, a benefit for the New York Press Club
building fund took place.
Louis James and Marie Wainwright, with their travelling com-
laay, began a week's engagement May 28 in " Virginius " :
Ben Morgan . .
Servant ....
Newsboy . . .
Madge Fretelby •
Mother Guttersnipe
Mrs. Sampson
Mrs. Felix Rolleston,
Rosanna Moore, Sal
Mrs. Morgan •
Eliza
. . . Littleton
Mr. Sylvester
Chas. Delacker
Bijou Heron
Marion Bond
. Carrie Jamison
Florence Windram
Rawlins
Helen Bancroft
. Sallie liinston
. . Carrie Allen
Io6 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE
Virginius . .
Appius Claudius
Caius Claudius
Dentatus . .
Icilius . . •
Numitorius
Lucius . . .
Louis James
Wm. Harris
. ErroU Dunbar
H. A. Langdon
F. C. Mosley
Edward N. Hojt
. Willis Granger
Titus E-Y. I
Marcus Hairr Le
First Soldier ^ C
Servia Kate
Female Slaye .... Aurelia
Virginia. . . . Marie Wak
"Othello" and "Ingomar" were also played during the '
John L. Sullivan, the pugilist, took a "benefit*' June 4.
house reopened Aug. 30, with Eugene Tompkins and E. G
more as managers, and with Denman Thompson as the st
"The Old Homestead," which had this cast:
Joshua Whitcomb
Frank Hopkins
John Freeman
Rickety Ann .
Annie Hopkins
Cy. Prime . .
Den Thompson
Chauncy Olcott
Frank Thompson
Annie Thompson
Venie Thompson
. Geo. A. Beane
Happy Jack Walt
Kb. Ganzey . . . . J. L. ]
Aunt Matilda .... Louisa
Nellie Freeman . . . LUliai
Maggie .... Minnie La
A benefit for the German Press Club took place Sunday
Oct. 28. Mme. Herbert -Foerster, Max Alvary, Bertha
Helen Von Doenhoff, Emil Fischer, Isabelle Urquhart,
Maydue, Conrad Ansorge, Max Bendix, Gus Williams, R
Fitrot, and a number of German singing societies gave the
vices. Dockstader's Minstrels were heard in white face S
evening, Dec. 30. Jas. Blamphin, the harpist, and Jules
cornetist, also appeared. A testimonial benefit was tej
May 26, 1889, to the family of the late Hon. Michael N
when a host of voluntary artists appeared, including C
O. Bassett, Maud Powell, Georgine Von Januschowsky, (
Ansorge, Blanche Walsh, Alice J. Shaw, and others. The
was given under the auspices of Mayor Hugh J. Grant and
city officials. The amount raised by the testimonial was
;$20,ocx>. "The Old Homestead" terminated its first run Sa
evening, June i, 1889, when the house closed for one wee
reopened June 10 with Bartholomew's Equine Paradox,
stay was very brief, and the house closed until Thursday e\
Sept. 25, when Mr. Thompson commenced another season oi
Old Homestead." The season closed May 10, 189a James C.
opera company appeared here May 12 in " Pinafore " : Sir
Porter, Digby Bell; Captain Corcoran, W. H. Clarke; Ralph
straw, Chauncey Olcott ; Dick Deadeye, Frank Pearson ; Boai
W. H. MacLaughlin; Josephine, Gertrude Sears; Hebe, Kat
bert; Little Buttercup, Laura Joyce Bell. "The Mikadc
sung June 2 : Digby Bell, Ko Ko ; Chauncey Olcott, Nanki
Laura Joyce Bell, Katisha; Yum Yum, Gertrude Sears; an
Bah, William MacLaughlin ; Jos. C. Fay, Leona Clarke.
Tlie next dramatic season opened Aug. 23 with the fo]
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English specialty company: The Montague troupe of acrobats,
Sirob and Trepp, Rodo Leo Rapoli, equilibrist; Dan Emerson,
vocalist; the Hulines, the Waterbury Family, the Hanlon Volters
(Dot the original Hanlon Bros.), the Paul Martinetti pantomime
company. The gymnastic act of Zampillaerostation was done bv
the Hanlon Volters, and the afterpiece was "A Terrible Night
All of the specialty acts had been performed, and when the Hanlon
Volters had about finished their gymnastic act, while William was
doing the ''giant swing" on a single trapeze suspended from the
(kxDc of the theatre, one of the wire cables supporting the bar
broke, and he fell head foremost to the parquet, striking one of
tbe ropes holding the net, thus breaking his fall. He was taken
to tbe New York Hospital, where he remained for several days.
He reappeared Sept 6, but took no part in the performance other
than to bow his acknowledgments to the audience.
Tbe B. P. O. Elks had a benefit afternoon Sept. 4, when the
McCiull Opera company appeared in "The Seven Suabians."
"The Nuptial Chimes" came next. Others on the bill were the
Hanlon Volters, Selma Koert-Kronold, Carl Streitmann, and Gil-
bert Sarony. William Hanlon reappeared Sept 25 in bis trapeze
set This company closed Oct 2. Den Thompson returned Oct.
6 is "The Old Homestead." Edward Gilmoreand Eugene Tomp-
kins purchased Nilsson Hall in East Fifteenth Street, adjoining
the Academy for 1^78,000. "The Old Homestead" was revived
Oct 6 and closed Jan. 10, 1891. "Joshua Whitcomb " was pro-
duced JauL 12 for two weeks. " The Old Homestead " was revived
Jul 26 and continued until April 25. The house was closed
•edL of April 27, except May 2, when the "Mask and Wig
Qoh," of the University of Pennsylvania, appeared in the bur-
bque <rf "Miss Columbia" for the first time in this city.
"Home, Sweet Home," a rural play, was acted May 4, 1891, for
tkc first time on any stage. In the company were Robert Fischer,
George A. Beane, Louis R. Grissel, John R. Maner, Sidney Drew,
Kuon Mitchell, John Morgan, Louisa Morse, Louise Sylvester,
Hattie Harvey, and Kate Chester. The theatre was closed May 9
ud reopened Aug. 26 with "The Shaughraun," by amateurs. The
•est season began Sept. 3, 1891, with "The Soudan," which had
this
CapCiia Tenple . . . Louis James
Ibtlbcw Hawker . . S. £. Springer
Hd de VtjtT'^ .... Frank Losee
Supbca Mardyke . Stanislaus Stange
tcv. Artbar LoJ worth
Lawrence Eddinger
R«itio Spofkiiis . . Dan CoIIyer
!oe Lmbkifis .... Harrr Hawk
f«kv Dootni . . Russell Hontiog
Nellie Temple
Cora Gray . .
Ma^e \ViIkins
Mrs. Lambkins
Mrs. Lul worth
Mrs. Buton
. Emma Vaders
Eleanor Moretti
. Kate Oesteric
Mrs, VV. G. Jones
Jeannie Harold
. Marie Bellville
Frank .... Master Jack Ferris
Dick . . . Master WaUie Eddinger
Io8 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE
This closed Nov. 21, 1891. 'Cinderella '* was presented N<
and closed Dec. 26. On Dec 29 " A Country Circus " wa
sented. In the company were Nat. D. Jones, Mrs. Eugei
Eberle, Chas. B. Hawkins, Frank A Tannehill, Jr., 1
Lynn, Lottie Alter, Mrs. W. A. Sands, Lon Morris, and
A. Heme (stage director). There was a ring on the stage
reflecting mirrors. The circus performers were the Meers S
Katie Holloway, Wm. Conrad and dogs, Thos. S Dare,
Morris and ponies, the Glinserettis and George Kline.
"Country Circus" closed March 26, 1892.
Adele Sandrock, announced as the German Bernhardt, ma
American d^but March 28, 1892, in "Eva," supported by j
man company from the Thalia Theatre. "Marie Stuart
given April 8 with Marianne Bedocovies in the title rdle.
rock was to have acted that rdle, but at the last moment n
stating that she had not sufficient time to study it. "!
Dorothea" was seen April 12 for the first time in An
Sandrock acted April 15 in "Die Hochzeit von ValenL"
house was closed week of April 18. Mme. Siseretta Jon<
nounced as the Black Patti (who first appeared in New
April 26 at the Madison Square Garden), sang here April
May I. The burlesque "Blue Eyed Susan," by Sims and
was done May 2 with a cast made up of amateurs. The Hi
burlesque company came May 9 in " Our Vassar Girls. " P
Dolgorouky, solo violinist, made her American d€but N
William Muldoon gave a boxing exhibition June 4.
The next season began Sept. 5, 1892, with "The Black <
and this cast : Count Wolf enstein, Geo. K. Robinson ; Ru
Nestor Lennon ; Von Puff engruntz, W. H. Bartholomew ; H
S. E. Springer; Greppo, Sam Collins; Dragonfin, James
2^amiel, Russell Hunting; Stalacta, EliseGray; Amina, G
Wood; Dame Barbara, Mrs. Selden Irwin; Carline, Sadi
Donald. In the ballet were Zole Tomaghi, Sig. Nicola <
Amalia Maveroffer, and Marie Rizzi, their first appear
America. The four French quadrille dancers from Pari
their American d^but in the dance known as "The Split
French equilibrist Kins-Ners made his American d^ut S
Sig. Biancifiore, male dancer, and Elena Salmorraghi, p
danseuse, first appeared March 24.
Mrs. Louisa Eldridge had a benefit afternoon, April (
Rose Pompon, French eccentric dancer, made her Ai
d^but April la " The Black Crook " closed May 20, aft<
hundred and six consecutive performances. The Columbia
boys gave "Ivanhoe" May 26, 1893. Dr. Carver appeal
July 4 in "The Scout," and suddenly closed July 22. Th
rer/pcDcd Aug. 14 with " The Black Crook " Bartoletti, p
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
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ise, made her American d^but Leonella Staccione reap-
, and Sig. Salvaggi, male dancer, made his American d^but,
II. "The Black Crook" closed Sept. 23. The Academy was
ntil Oct. 23» 1893, when it was opened with '*In Old Ken-
" which had this cast: Frank Layson, Wm. Courtleigh;
andusky Doolittle, Burt G. Clarke; Joe Lorey, George W.
Brutus, Scott Williams; Madge Brierly» Bettina Gerard;
a Layson, Ethel Graybrooke. This drama ran until March
^ when "The Girl I Left Behind Me" was presented It
' David I^lasco and Franklyn Fyles. The next season opened
t 30 with "Shenandoah." "The Cotton King" was acted
t first time in America Dec. 3, and the cast was:
law
r
I.
Eben PIvmpton
. Dominick Murray
Cuyler Hastings
Edward R. Mawson
. . . Edward See
Tupper Dan Collyer
Hetty Mav Wheeler
Mrs. Drajrson . . . Mrs. Selden Irwin
Kittie .... Amelia Suromerville
Elsie Bijou Fernandez
was a benefit performance here and at the Grand Opera
afternoon of Jan. 17, 1895, for the relief of the families
t firemen who lost their lives on Dec. 29. ''Rory of the
' was first played here Jan. 28, 1895, and had this cast:
B Darley . . . Jos. A. Wilkes
/Estrange . Emmet Corrigan
McSlime . . . Harry Hawk
Ilk ... . Henry E. Walton
nnD, a Madman J. F. Wheelock
Celaney .... Ben Lodge
Ml. Percy Wagstaf!
Kichard Ganthony
coorcy ... T. C. Hamilton
Adolphus . .
Mike Dooley .
Norry CaTanagh
Decourcy . .
Grace Darley .
Esmond . . .
Widow Kilduf!
Widow O'Mally
Rory O'Mally .
Emmet Derov
Harry Scarborough
. Patsy Brannigan
. T. C. Hamilton
Nellie Braggins
. . Kate Lester
• May Thompson
Mrs. Chas. Peters
. James C. Roach
of the Hills" closed April 6, 1895. The house reopened
15 with Prof. Alex Herrmann, the magician, for a fortnight.
Fatal Card " was presented April 29 and ran until June i,
the house closed, and reopened Aug. 29 with the first produc-
B America of '*Thc Sporting Duchess/' called in England
Derby Winner," by Augustus Harris, Cecil Raleigh, and
' Hamilton. The drama had this cast:
I E. J. Ratcliffc
Rov Richardson
ly Alfred Fisher
Francis Carlylc
bisbolm . . W. D. Harbury
Francis Neilson
amish .... Rhynas Jones
William Harcourt
I Streatfield . . R. A. Roberts
IS
oe Alymer . . .
aria . . . .
Muriel . . . .
Mrs. Donnelly
Annette Donnelly
May Aylmer
Vivian Darville
Frances Collonby
J. H. Stoddart
. . Agnes Booth
. . Cora Tanner
Agnes Proctor
. . Jessie Busley
Margaret Robinson
. . Alice Fischer
. . Louise MuUer
no A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE
J. H. Stoddart was the recipient of a loving cup Jan. 30, i8g/i
the close of the performance of " The Sporting Duchess. "
cup was presented to him by the management of the plav a
members of the company, and commemorated the sixty-thir
versary of Mr. Stoddart's d^but on the stage. The presei
speech was made by A. M. Palmer, to which Mr. Stodd
sponded. Mrs. Agnes Booth Schoefifel also presented him
silver pitcher, a gift from Joseph Jefferson. In consequc
the illness of Cora Tanner Feb. 12, 1896, Agnes Bootli
Muriel, and Agnes Proctor appeared as Maria. This pis
tinned until Feb. 29.
Grand Opera was once more heard in the Academy on M
1896. Mr. Damrosch's company began their season with " Fi
when Katharina Klafsky sang Leonora, and Gruening and P
were received with enthusiasm. "Lohengrin" was sung
5: Lohengrin, Wilhelm Gruening; Elsa, MilkaTemina; <
Katharina Klafsky; King Henry, Emil Fischer; Telr
Demeter Popovici; Herald, Wilhelm Mertens. Frau ]
sang Ortrud as, perhaps, no one has ever sung it here
What a magnificent voice hers was, to be sure I What a ^
what richness, beauty, and splendor of tone ! " The Scarlet ]
composed by Walter Damrosch, was sung March 6 for t
time with this cast:
Hester Prynn • . . Johanna Gadski
Arthur Dimmesdale . Baron Berthold
Governor Bellingham Conrad Behrens
Rev. John Wilson . Gerard
Roger Chillingworth . . W
Jailer Julius ¥r
"Siegfried" was sung matinee, March 7, introducing Max
"Tannhauser," March 9; *'Die Walkiire," March 11, with
rina Klafsky as Brunhilde ; matinee, March 12, "Fidelio"
lein Terulma as Leonora, Gruening as Florestan, Fis
Rocco, Herr Popovici as Pizarro, and Behrens, the M
"Die Meistersinger " was sung March 13 with this cast
Sachs, Emil Fischer; Veit Pogner, Conrad Behrens; I
hanna Gadski; Magdalene, Marie Maurer. "Tristan and
was heard matinee, March 14; "Lohengrin," March 16;
fried," March 17; "Tannhauser," March 18; "Der Frei
March 20: Agatha, Johanna Gadski; Anna, Augusta ">
Prince Ottokar, Wilhelm Mertens; Samiel, Julius von
Hermit, Conrad Behrens. " Gotteidammerung " was heard :
March 21, and night, March 25; "Die Walkiire," Ms
"Tristan and Isolde," March 27, and the season closed 1
March 28, with "Die Meistersinger. "
"Cuba Free" was a play by James Arthur MacKnigl
(March 26) for one night only. "Humanity" was playe
30: Bevis Cranboume, Joseph Grismer; Felix Cranboun
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S Hale; Lady Cranbourne, Mary Davenport; Vera Cranboume,
Belle Bucklin; Fordyce Dangerfield, Hardee Kirkland; Baby
Bembrose, Arthur Livingston; Matthew Penn, E. R. Mawson;
Lesbia, Ramie Austin; Keziah, Julia Batchelder; Manassas, Dore
Davidson; Alma Dunbar, Phoebe Davis. This was followed by
" After Dark " : Old Tom, Wm. A Brady; Medhurst, Ross O'Neal;
Chumley, E. R. Mawson ; Dicey Morris, Dore Davidson ; Belling-
ham, Hardee Kirkland; Peter Small, Sadie Price; Eliza, Marie
Renj; Rose, Helen Robertson. "Trilby" was seen here May 9,
and the house closed to reopen matinee and night of May 30, when
''The Rivals " was acted by the same company that played it a few
nights previously at the Herald Square Theatre.
The house was opened for the season Aug. 20, 1896, wjth the
first performance of Clay Greene's " Under the Polar Star," which
had this cast :
Rorfman Charles Kent
Hjfry Carieton
WtUiiaBi Brandon .
AckOle iUbon
Washuifton Post .
Frands Carlyle
Cuyler Hastings
Leo Dietrichstein
. Theo Babcock
W. H. Thompson
Doctor Bacon
0*Regan .
Helen Blaine
Mrs. Carieton
Flora Heath
. Neil Warner
Felix Haney
Grace Henderson
Mary Davenport
Bijou Femandex
There was a benefit afternoon of Oct 8 for the Edwin Forrest
Lodge, Actors' Order of Friendship. The performance began
about noon and continued until nearly nightfall. Prominent
among those who appeared were Josepn Jefferson as Mr. Go-
lightly, in ''Lend Me Five Shillings," Wm. H. Crane and Stuart
Robson in the "quarrel scene" from "Julius Caesar," Francis
Wilson in an act of "Half a King," and Georgia Cayvan, in a
scene from "Mary Pennington, Spinster."
J. H. Mapleson began a season of Italian opera Oct. 26 with
"Aidm": Khadames, Sig. Durot; Amonasro, Sig. de Anna;
Ramfis, Sig. Pinto; the King, Sig. Dado; Amneris, Mme. Parsi;
Sacerdotessa, Mile, du Bcdat; Aida, Mmc. Bonaplata-Bau. With
the exception of one member of the cast, Sig. de Anna, there was
DOC a singer upon the stage who was known to New York. " La
Traviata" was announced for Oct 28, but owing to the illness of
Sig. Randaccio there was a change of bill, and " Aida" was again
performed; also Oct. 30, the cast being the same at each perform-
incc. "II Trovatore" was given matinee, Oct. 31. Mme. Bona-
plata was announced for Leonora, but Mme. Dotti took her place.
Mme. Scalchi was the Azucena; "The Huguenots" was sung Nov.
4; Sig. de Marchi sang Raoul in "The Huguenots," Mile. Pergozzi-
Albini, Margherita de Valois.
"La Somnambula" was sung Nov. 6: Elvino, Sig. Betti; Conte
Rodolfo, Sig. Dado; Alcssio, Sig. Borclli; Un Notaro, Sig. Oli-
vtri; Lisa, Mme. du Bedat; Theresa, Mme. Meysenheym; Amina,
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Mme. Hug^et. This was the first appearance here of Mile. Hug^et
" Aida " was sung matinee, Nov. 7. The prices were reduced Nov.
9 from $4 to $3. ** Faust " was heard Nov. 9 with Susan Strong
as Margherita and Sig. Randaccio as Faust. This was Miss
Strong's first appearance, and also the American d^but of Randac
cio; '' La Soranarabula" was heard Nov. 11, with Huguet as Amina
Nov. 13, for the first time in America "Andrea Chenier *' was sung
libretto by Luigi Illica and music by Umberto Giordano. Th<
opera had this cast:
Andrea Chenier
Carlo Gerard .
Maddalena . •
. . . Sie. Durot
. . Sig. Ughetto
Mme. fionaplata-Bau
La Mulatta Bersi . Mme. Meysenheyn
La Contessa di Coigny • . Mme. Pars
"Faust" was sung matinee, Nov. 14; "Andrea Chenier," Nov. 16-
18; "Lucia di Lammermoor," matinee, Nov. 21; "Lohengrin,"
Nov. 20; the season closed Saturday night Nov. 21 with "II Tro-
vatore." The matinee drew a large audience and in the evening
the bouse was filled at the low prices which Mapleson tried as an
experiment.
Nov. 23, 1896, was given, for the first time in this city, "Two
Little Vagrants," adapted from the French of Pierre Decourcelle's
"Les Deux Gosses," by Charles Klein. It had this cast:
George d'Armont
Robert d' Albert
St Hem-i
Le Renard
Mulot .
Fadart .
Brisquet .
Dr. Vernier
Humbert
Edward J. Ratcli£Ee
. Thomas Kingston
. . . Giles Shine
Dore Davidson
. George Fawcett
Eugene Sanger
. Edward Morgan
. Thaddeus Shine
. William Famum
Goguelin Thomas Stor^
Sexton .... Henry T. Harrisoi
Helen Annie Iris£
Fan-fan Jessie Busier
Claude Minnie Dupre=
Carmen Frances Gaucr
Zephyrine Alice Fischoi
Sister Simplice . . . Mabel EatCB
Marraine Goguelin . Lizzie Rochel-
On the afternoon of Dec. 17 there was an entertainment for tl:^
fund for the endowment of free hospital beds for members of tbi
National Guard An act of "A Milk White Flag," one of "Mf
Friend from India," and a scene from "Two Little Vagrants," wer
given. Music was contributed by Bayne's Sixty-Ninth regimem
band. Werner and Rieder, Williams and Walker, Donnelly znd
Girard, and Lew Dockstader furnished specialties. Miss Marget
and Fred M. Marston sang, and Rose Coghlan, supported by W.
H. Crompton and Bijou Fernandez, presented "Nance Oldfield.**
The house was closed Monday night, Jan. 25, 1897, and reopened
Jan. 26 with the first performance in America of " Straight from
the Heart," by Sutton Vane and Arthur Shirley. The play had
this cast:
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David Wilton .
Capuin Nugent
Ventry Fox
Fruer Fry . .
Louis Raymond
Hawkahav ~
George Paxtoo
Charles A. Smiley
. W. A. Whitccar
Edward L. Walton
. . Charles Kent
. . . Bert Coote
Gloster Samuel Edwards
De Lorme . . . . De Witt Jennings
SllSd }• • • • Blanche WaU,
Lalotte Bijoo Femandea
-In Old Kentucky" revived Feb. 22. "At Piney Ridge," pre-
▼iously seen at the American Theatre, came March 29; '^The
Heart of Maryland," April 5; " Brian Boru," April 12; James Cor-
bctt, the pugilist, April 19, in "A Naval Cadet;" "The Sporting
Duchess/' April 26, and the season closed May i. It reopened
August 26, 1897, with the spectacular play, "Nature," by William
Devema and James Schonberg, for the first time on any stage It
had this cast:
John Hampton
Schnlta . . .
HofhBassett .
King Rap . •
t
Edwin W. Hoff
oseph Cawthome
oya M. Bingham
Frederick Clifton
Nature Amelia Bingham
Psyche Elaine Cryce
Katrina Merri Osborne
William Devema died in this city two weeks before the play was
produced. The production was a failure, and was followed Oct
11 by James Corbett in "A Naval Cadet." Denman Thompson
came Oct. 18 in "The Old Homestead."
Nov. 22 "The White Heather," by Cecil Raleigh and Heniy
Hamilton, was given, for the first time in America. It had this
Edgar Trefnsis .
Alec Maclintock .
James Hume . .
Dewar Gay . .
Duke of Shetland
Jackson . . . .
Craven . . . .
Hudson . . . .
. Robert Cotton
Miller Kent
Harry Harwood
Lewis liaker
Frank Burbeck
P. A. Nanncry
Douglas Lloyd
. E. Y. Backus
Lsdr Jane Rose Coghlan
^lanoo Amelia Bingham
Molbe Fanshaw .... Olive May
Hcrmooie de V'auz . Madeline Bouton
BlincKc Kossiter . . . Alice Arnold
Donald Gray Scott
Mrk Andrews .... Annie Adams
Aagns Cameron . . Francis Carlyle
"The White Heather" ran until April 30, 1898. "Shenandoah"
returned here May 17 and continued until June 11.
The next season began August 15, 1898, with Denman Thomp-
lon in "The Old Homestead," which ran until Sept. 26, when
* Sporting Life," by Cecil Raleigh and Seymour Hicks was seen
lor the first time in America, and with this cast :
Rcitnakl Molyneua
Bavboome . .
Mley Stanhope .
Indore ....
Dis Dozey . .
^l|riin ....
Charles Walcot
Beresford Webb
H. G. Lonsdale
Frank Burbeck
. K. A. Roberts
R. Patoii Gibbs
Joe Lee WlUiam BoneUI
Malet de Carteret . . Frazer Coulter
Jordan Fred Strong
Olive EliU Proctor OUs
Earl of Woodstock . Robert HiUiard
Hilliard withdrew from the cast after Oct. 16, but reappeared Nov.
2t. During his absence William Courtleigh acted the Earl of
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Woodstock. Andrew Mack appeared Jan. i6, i899» in ''The
Ragged Earl," by Joseph Humphrey, for the first time in this
city. The drama had this cast :
Gerald Fitzgerald . . Andrew Mack
Patrick W. J. Mason
Larry jlJames Vincent
Maurice Tnomas Jackson
Father Barrv . . . John C. Fenton
Henry Haracastle . Henry Herman
Ralph Forester . . • Edwin Brandt
Lord Wildbrook . . B.T. RinM;oki
Mrs. Fitzmaurice . . • Minnie Monk
Kathleen Fitzmaurice, Josephine Lovett
Una Fitzmaurice, Geor||ia Florence Olp
Sarah McHugh . Annie Ward TifiEany
''Her Atonement,** a war melodrama, was produced by Anson
Pond Feb. 13, and had this cast:
Martha West .
Mrs. Morton .
Nora . . .
Little Rose
Mrs. Moriarty
Colonel Swift .
Charles Le Roy
. . . Annie Irish
Kate Denin Wilson
Nora Dunblane
Ricca Scott
. Ethel Bland
• Louis Aldrich
Richard Bennett
{ames Morton
-ouis Preterre
James Doolittle .
Patrick Mulligan .
Johnny Springfield
Mr. Pnillips . .
Henry Wright
. Orrin Johnson
Frederick Perry
Thomas McGratn
Henry Dixey
Jessie Busley
. John F. Cook
Harry Rose
Den Thompson came once more, March 27, with "The Old Home-
stead." On May 8 "King of the Opium Ring" was seen, and the
season closed June 3. The next season began Aug. 3 1 with " The Last
of the Rohans," for the first time in this city. It had this cast:
McCarthy James Vincent
Kelly .... Thomas £. Jackson
Shelah Georgia Olp
Rosie Bantry . . . Jennie Satteriee
Clifford . . .
Kerrigan
NeilMcNeU .
Father Bernard
. Andrew Mack
B. T. Ringgold
. Edwin Brandt
George W. Deyo
Den Thompson returned Oct. 9 in " The Old Homestead. " " Way
Down East" was presented Nov. 13 and closed May lo, IQCX),
with the two hundred and sixth performance at this house, which,
added to a hundred and fifty-five performances at the Manhattan
Theatre, this city, made three hundred and sixty-one in New York.
"Woman and Wine" was seen here May 12 and closed Jime 9.
The house reopened August 20 with "The Rebel," by James
B. Fagan:
Jack Blake Andrew Mack
Squire Bagenall . . George W. Devo
Bagenall .... John C. I nee, Jr.
Captsun Armstrong . . Edwin Brandt
Father Teeling . . John C. Fenton
Jimmy Keogh • . . Thomas Jacksom.
Michael Giles Shine
Andy Ben T. Ringed
Lame Shann . . . Charles Walton
Bridget Clara Knott
" The Rebel " ran until Sept 20, and the house was closed Sept
22, and reopened Sept 23 with "Monte Cristo," James O'Neill
playing Edmund Dantes; Nortier, Fred de Belleville. "Quo
Vadis" was seen here Dec 31, with Petronius, Wilton Lackaye;
Vinicius, Aubrey Boucicault ; Nero, Samuel Edwards ; and Lygia,
Bijou Fernandez. "Barbara Frietchie" came Jan. 28, 190I9 with
tH73 BUCKLEY'S HAIX 1 15
Effic Ellsler in the title rdle. " Uncle Tom's Cabin " was pro-
duced March 4: Uncle Tom, Wilton Lackaye; Phineas Fletcher,
Odell Williams; Simon Legree, Theo. Roberts; Geo. Harris,
Wm. Harcourt; Marks, L. R. Stockwell; Eliza, Mabel Amber;
Topsy, Maud Raymond; Cassie, Emily Rigl; Aunt Ophelia,
Annie Yeamans; Bilrs. St. Clair, Georgie Florence Olp; Eva,
Alice Evans; Aunt Chloe, Dora Lane. There was a "cake
walk," introducing Luke Pulley, B. H. Butler, and many others.
John E. Kellerd commenced as Uncle Tom March 21. Sunday
night, April 14, a miscellaneous performance was given for the
benefit of the Actors' Fund. May 6 Frank Hatch commenced as
Phineas Fletcher. Season closed May 18.
THE BROADWAY ATHENiEUM
FIFTY years ago one of the most popular places of amusement
in New York was the Broadway Athenaeum, situated at 654
Broadway, between Bleecker and Bond streets, originally the site of
Astor mansion. It was a hall, fitted with stage and scenery, and
performances of a light order were given. In August, 1856, Fanny
Deane commenced a series of " Drawing Room Entertainments. '
Each night's performance closed with "The Actress of All Work,
or My Country Cousin." This lady made her first appearance on
the stage Dec. 12, 1853, at Wallack's Theatre (Broadway and
Broome Street), in "The Game of Life." On April 26, 1857, she
was married to Henry P. Halsey. Her body was found floating
in New York Bay Sunday afternoon, June 5, 1859. The National
American Historical Paintings were on exhibition here Dec 15,
1856.
BUCKLEY'S HALL
DIRECTLY opposite the Metropolitan Hotel and Niblo's Gar-
den, at 585 Broadway, stood the house made famous by the
Buckley Serenaders. It was called Buckley's Hall, and was
opened by Buckley's minstrels Aug. 25, 1856. Negro minstrelsy
iDd opera burlesques composed the entertainment. ''II Trova-
tore *' was one of the most popular of the many travesties. In it
George Swaine Buckley acted Man-nigger-o (Manrico). Encour-
iged by the success which had attended their production of these
wlesques, they gave them with uncorked faces. The novelty
attracted for a time, but the absence of the negro dialect and
"make up" rendered them spiritless; business fell off, and the
company went on a travelling tour. They returned Jan. 5, 1857.
The season closed June 27.
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The house was then opened as a regular theatre, June 29, by
Thaddeus W. Meighan, and called The New Olympic Theatre.
The first company to appear here included F. S. Chanfrau, also A.
F. Blake, T. Baker, T. Chandler, Mrs. H. P. Grattan, Mrs. Chas.
Howard, J. Seymour, Mr. France, Harry Hall, Kate Pennoyer, Kate
Connor, and Mrs. Stephens. The admission was twenty -five cents;
orchestra seats, fifty cents. The opening pieces were " Grist to the
Mill," "The Stage Struck Barber," and "Mother and Child are
Doing Well." July 6 "Don Caesar de Bazan" was acted, with
F. S. Chanfrau in the title rdle, and Mrs. Charles Howard as
Maritana. July 13 Charles Gayler's extravaganza "Olympiana,
or a Night with Mitchell " was seen for the first time on any stage,
Mrs. Charles Howard, Kate Pennoyer, Sarah Howell, Harry Hall,
Thomas B. Johnston, and James Seymour in the cast. July 27
"Rip Van Winkle" preceded "Olympiana," with Chanfrau as Rip,
and Seymour as Knickerbocker. " The King of Coney Island "
was played July 30, when the season closed Buckleys' Sere-
naders returned Aug. 1 1 for five nights. The next manager was
Wm. B. Moore, who commenced Aug. 24 with " Lola Montez, or
Catching a Governor," which had this cast :
Michael T. B. Johnston
KutsofiE Hays
Galopski Leslie
GripenhofiE Havelock
Stinenbach Edson
Rathbura Julia Tumbull
Mme. Kybosk . . . Miss Weaver
Mme. Volkerschaolks Mrs. J. R. Scott
Count Bellamy
Ryboski Wm. Denbam
Hickwitz McDonald
Tittlebatz Miss Lx)uise
Zepherine Miss Stanton
Lola Montez . . . Mrs. C. Howard
This was followed by a dance by Mile. Ernestine de Faibre,
and " P. P. , or Man and the Tiger ; " James Canoll, Fanny France,
and Mrs. Dixon were in the cast of the farce. After this came a
dance by Ernestine de Faibre (this lady afterwards married Mr.
Pougette, and died at Philadelphia, Feb. 24, 1875), and the bill
concluded with "The Alpine Maid," in which Mr. Vincent, Mrs.
Charles Howard, Young, and Julia Turnbull appeared. Tony
Rieff was the musical director. Rose Thorn first appeared as
Sally Scraggs, in "Sketches in India,** Aug. 28. Kate Saxon in
"Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady," Sept. 5. Mrs. Charles
Howard was seen Sept. 9 in "The Devil in Paris," assuming six
characters. George Lea had now become the lessee of the house.
Julia Turnbull took a benefit Oct. 2, when Fanny Herring acted
Fanny Dribbles, in "An Object of Interest," and Julia Tumbull
the title rdle in "Esmeralda."
The local musical extravaganza, "King Lager, or Ye Sons of
Malt," written by Chas. T. P. Ware ("Sylvester Silverquill "), was
acted for the first time on any stage Oct. 5, and had this cast :
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Shuamynt koktajrl, Mn das. Howard
Brandeniaaha . Mrs. T. B. Johnston
Hopsydoodudo . . Mile* Ernestine
^pp^ogg .... Miss de Faibre
Sberriandjrce .... Miss Hays
Mornio kawl .... Miss Bamell
Kooirak Miss Bnndel
Frothiana Julia Tumbull
Mairfemando
Sherri koblah.
Monongahela
Minjulipa
Jinni koktayl .
Absjrnthe . •
King Lager .
Geo. Brooks
Mrs. J. R. Scott
Fanny France
. Miss Wilkinson
Ida St. Clair
Miss Murray
T. B. Johnston
There was a line on the bill as follows: '^ Temptation of ye
Metropolitan Magician, Mairfemando." Fernando Wood, who was
at the time mavor of the city, threatened to stop the performance;
but nothing of the kind was done. Mrs. Howard sang a parody
on the scene from "La Favorita," "Oh, Mio Fernando!" This
was one of the features of the extravaganza, and no one enjoyed
it more heartily than Mayor Fernando Wood himself, who was
present at the nrst performance. Mrs. Charles Howard took her
benefit Oct. 9 and appeared as Paul in "The Pet of the Petti-
coats," and in "King Lager." Mrs. Howard closed her engage-
ment Oct 12. "The Honeymoon" was acted Oct 12 when N.
St Clair made his first appearance in America as Rolando, and
Kate Ludlow her d^but as Juliana; Oct 13 came "The Lady of
Lyons;" Oct 14, "The Hunchback" and "King Lager." The
theatre closed Oct 15 with "The Rough Diamond," " Day After
the Wedding," and "Stage Struck Barber." This ended Mr.
Lea's management.
After being closed a few nights, the house was reopened by T.
B. Prendergast, with a minstrel company, Oct. 19. The members
were: T. B. Ftendergast, Herr Stockel, W. W. Snow, R. Mont-
gomery, H. Wilson, J. H. Budworth, Jas. Carroll, Wash Norton,
Charley White, L. Donnelly, J. Bulkley, Tom Waddec, J. Wil-
liams, M. Gallagher, and C. Rentz. This company closed Nov.
14. The house was reopened Dec. 7 for dramatic performances
with "All that Glitters is not Gold," "Sketches in India," "A
Kiss in the Dark," and a dance by Louise Taglioni and Ernestine.
The company was: Kate Ludlow, Miss Flynn, Mrs. Geo. Jordan,
Mrs. G. Lingard, Harry Jordan, L. P. Roys, H. McDouall, J.
Herbert, George Brooks, Harcourt, and Louisa Eldridge; Dec.
14 Charles M. Walcot began an enp^agement in "Charles XH.,"
"The Man Without a Head," and "The Day After the Wedding."
The Buckleys returned Dec. 21, producing their burlesque operas
for a time; but they failed to attract, and old style minstrel per-
formances were given. George Holland, the well-known come-
dian, joined the minstrel profession at this time, appearing with
Wood & Christy's minstrels at Wood's Marble Hall, Broadway
and Prince Street, on the same night the Buckleys commenced
their season. Holland published a "card," saying that legitimate
managers were unable to give him a living salary, and in conse-
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quence, he would hereafter be seen in such characters as he had
been identified with; but, instead of coloring his face with red
paint, he should blacken it with burnt cork, and hoped his friends
and the public would appreciate his efforts to please them. R.
Bishop Buckley published a " card ** the following day which said :
''In consequence of the high tariff put on champagne corks, he
had been compelled to desert his family and join the Buckley
Serenaders, and instead of using cork he would soil his face with
lamp black, it being a much cheaper article, and, like our national
flag, was warranted never to run."
Buckleys closed in January, 1858, and went to 444 Broadway,
where they appeared Jan. 11. Fierce & Marston's Illuminated
Panorama of the Arctic Regions was put on exhibition here Jan.
6, 1858. The Burton Dramatic Association took a benefit May
26, when " Othello " and " All That Glitters is not Gold " were
played. The name of this house was changed June 19 to The
Academy of the Drama when Mr. Fred Widdows became the
manager, and presented M. Adonis, the magician. June 28 Kate
Pennoyer took a benefit, when "Who Speaks First .^" "Sketches
in India," and "Richard III., " were played; John R. Scott was
Richard. The French company occasionally acted here, commenc-
ing May II. They opened a summer season July 27 and called
the place The Metropolitan Music Hall. The Ronzani Ballet
troupe joined the French company. Edgar Trelawney, son of the
English author, and pupil of Charles Kean, appeared Aug. 31 in
"The Raven," in costume, and with scenery. The French com-
pany appeared Sept. 23. Agnes Sutherland and Cecile Rush were
seen in a miscellaneous entertainment, the latter giving dramatic
readings. Oct. 18, 1858, a dramatic company alternated with the
French company, under the management of F. C. Wemyss. Mrs.
John Sefton, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Smith, Mrs. Duffield (Kate
Wemyss), Mrs. Archibald, Mrs. John R. Scott, Tom Wemyss,
Cranshaw, Cunningham, Bruciani, Sol Smith, E. F. Taylor, and
Briggs were of the company. "Simpson & Co.," "Ladies, Be-
ware!" and "Box and Cox" were the opening plays. Nov. 12
Boothroyd Fairclough was seen in " Hamlet " The afterpiece was
" The Two Buzzards. "
On Dec. i Lizzie May, an amateur actress, made her d^but as
Lady Gay in "London Assurance." T. S. Nims was Meddle, and
Josephine Sinclair, Grace. Boothroyd Fairclough took a benefit
Dec 2, when he played Shylock in "The Merchant of Venice."
The farce "The Two Queens" followed, with Miss E. Robinson
as Christine of Sweden, and Millie Corey as Margaret of Denmark.
In January, 1859, the interior of the house was entirely re-
modelled, and reopened by Fred Widdows and Sage, with French
dramatic performances. In March it was leased by Josh Hart, and
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called the Olympic, but his management lasted only one week» as
his financial backer lost heart, and Hart lost his backer. Mr.
Hart introduced Budworth's minstrels, and played ''The Widow's
Victim/' acting Jerry Clip himself, and giving imitations of noted
actors. Hart also gave the delirium scene from ''The Drunk-
ard," appearing as Edward Middleton.
On March 12 the French company reappeared in " Les Premiers
Ans de Richelieu." July 11, 1859, Buckleys' Serenaders ap-
peared. Oct 12 Mr. and Mrs. Henri Drayton came with their
parlor operas, " Never Judge by Appearances " and " Diamond Cut
Diamond." H. L. Bateman presented Sam Cowell in comic draw-
ing-room concerts, Nov. 28. The French company withdrew Dec
17 and Sam Cowell continued. June 4, i860, Edmond Pillett
took a benefit in "Richelieu." Pillett was the Cardinal; Wm.
Hamblin, Baradas; and Mrs. Frank Drew, Julie de Mortimer.
Hooley & Campbell's minstrels began here June 25. S. C.
Campbell, Eugene, J. C. Reeves, A. J. Talbot, T. J. Peel, L.
Condit, J. J. Hilliard, J. Unsworth, G. W. H. Griffin, John B.
Donniker, Melville, A. J. Hobbs, G. V. Larkin, R. M. Hooley,
j\sche, and Louis Zwisler formed the company. Ben Cotton,
A-dd Weaver, and Master Bamev soon after joined them. Henry
^Vood's minstrels, from their hall, 561-563 Broadway (Wood hav-
ing sold the building to the bank) appeared here Sept 8 for a few
nights only, as they went to 444 Broadway soon afterwards.
Hooley & Campbell's minstrels were heard here Aug. 13, i86a
R. M. Hooley, S. C. Campbell, G. W. H. Griffin, Billy Birch,
Unsworth, and Eugene, were in the company. On Oct. 16 this hall
was opened as The German Theatre by Otto Hoym and E. Har-
minn, from the Stadt Theatre. After being closed for several
months the house was reopened Jan. 16, 1861, with "Our Union
Saved, or Marion's Dream," with this cast:
Pteadent D. J. Maguire
Herbert A. L. Cooke
)«ob Jones .... A. Glassfbrd
hfk Morris . . . Robert McWade
Udr Egertoo . . . Mrs. J. R. Scott
Sir Edward E. S. Wise
Wm. Canning ... E. L. Mortimer
Marion Agnes Cameron
Miss L . . Mrs. A. Glassford
Kitty Miss A. Hayes
The old English play, "The Romp," was also acted, for the first
time in this city in thirty years. Charles Dillon appeared here
tt Belphegor Feb. 11 for one night. Gerald 0*Neil, an Irish
"wiard," was seen for a few nights. A French company then
pUyed until April 15, when the establishment became known as
The C.\nterbury Hall.
Robert Fox and Curran had been managing 663 Broadway, but,
^\ng burnt out, they took this place and expended considerable
lAooey in improvements. It was called The Palace OF Mirrors.
I20 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D^S
In the dramatic company were Lionel Goldsmid, Agnes Suther-
land, J. H. Ogden, and Marietta Ravel. James Dunn, the well
known actor, was seen here June 24. Hooley & Campbell's min-
strels appeared all through the summer of 1862 and up to the end
of November. In the company were G«o. Christy, Billy Arling-
ton, Wm. Reeves, Cooper, Corwin, Moreland, Dick Sands, Eugene
Florence, Jules Stratton, W. H. Lewis, Walter Birch, and Billy
Allen; Professor Napoleon, prestidigitateur, was seen Jan. 14,
1863. He gave a miscellaneous entertainment, assisted by Hi
Rumsey, banjoist; Mile. Camille, danseuse; Mile. Napoleon,
vocalist; Edouville, pantomimist; J. C. Wallace, Irish comedian;
Leon and John Allen, Ethiopian comedians.
The name of this house was again changed and it was known
for a few months as The Broadway Theatre. It was reopened
Sept. 7, 1863, under the management of Mrs. Emma Robertson
(Mrs. John Brougham), formerly of Laura Keene's company.
This lady, to quote her own words, "not being able to secure
even a bench to work on elsewhere," concluded to take a theatre
of her own, and opened this house with the following company:
Stuart Robson, Owen Marlowe, Frank Gossin, F. Florence, C. H.
Wilson, Mrs. Robinson, Kate Butler, Mary Pritchard, Clara Hil-
ton, and Sadie Cole. The opening bill was Rodolphino Lacy's
"Doing for the Best," and T. J. Williams' farce, "Ici on Parle
Frangais." A second performance was given the following night,
with such poor success that the house was closed. On the morn-
ing of the third day a bill was posted in front of the theatre saying
that owing to the severe indisposition of Mrs. Emma Robertson
the house would be "closed for a short time." The place was
leased by Richard M. Hooley, and opened March 9, 1864, by
George Christy's minstrels, consisting of George Christy, E.
Bowers, S. S. Purdy, R. Lindley, M. J. A. Keane, T. Simpson,
J. Turner, J. C. Kempe, T. B. Stevens, D. L. Hargrave, E. Flor-
ence, B. Thompson, F. Boniface, T. Trogg, W. Randolph, C.
Hammond, P. Gillen, and T. B. Prendergast. The business be-
came so very bad that they closed Jan. 4, 1865.
This unlucky house next got the name of St. Nicholas Hall,
which was again changed, April 18, to Heller's Salon Dia-
BOLIQUE, when Robert Heller took possession of it. The
Wizard's season lasted until May 6, 1865. On May 8, Messrs.
Billy Birch, Chas. Backus, Wm. H. Bernard, and David Wambold,
with their company of San Francisco minstrels became lessees,
and luck visited the house, and it was henceforth known by the
title of its occupants, San Francisco Minstrels. The company
consisted of: Billy Birch, Chas. Backus, W. H. Bernard, David
Wambold, Cooper and Fields, W. S. Mullaly, Richard Sands, E.
Haslam, Hays, Shattuck, W. H. Rice, J. B. Donniker, Ainsley,
iW THE METROPOLITAN THEATRE 1 21
Scott, and Templeton. The first season closed July 7, 1866.
Their second commenced Aug. 12, 1867, and closed June 27,
1868. Their company was much the same as during the previous
season, including D. S. Wambold, Charles Backus, William Birch,
W. H. Bernard, W. H. Rice, Fowler, Templeton, W. P. Grier,
Williams, and, at intervals afterward, Master George, Bobby
Newcomb, Lew Brimmer, J. Ackerman, J. H. Hilton, Ainsley
Scott, and Joe Brown. Their next season commenced Aug. 31,
1868, with the following company: Birch, Backus, Bernard,
Wambold, W. H. Rice, Bobby Newcomb, E. Templeton, Ainsley
Scott, J. R Donniker, Cooper, and Fields. On Oct. 5 Mr. Harry
Raynor joined; Dec. 7, Billy Emmett; Jan. 11, Master Jerry, jig
dancer ; and during the season Messrs. Fowler, Corrister, Claren-
don, Williams, and Jukes also assisted. The season closed Satur-
day, June 12, 1869. Their next season began Aug. 30, 1869, with
the following company : Billy Birch, Charley Backus, W. H. Ber-
nard, D. S. Wambold, John Mulligan, John Queen, Billy Emmett,
Bobby Newcomb, Frank Kent, W. Richards, W. Blakeny, K J.
Hartigan, J. Juch, G. Clarendon, W. D. Corrister, Ainsley Scott,
Ira Paine, William West, C. F. Shattuck, and J. Oberist Leg-
gett and Allen, two clog dancers on pedestals, from Europe, opened
Sept 19; Henry Norman, tenor, made his first appearance in
America Feb. 21, 187a Mr. Lavallee made his d^but, and on
the same night Rollin Howard and Master Fink, April 11. They
closed May 14, 1870. J. B. Donniker died in Penn Yan, N. Y.,
July 17, 1902, aged sixty-six years.
George Swaine Buckley began here with his minstrels on July
n, 1870, for a short season. The Satsuma Japanese company
made their New York d^but at this house in April, 1872.
Charles T. White was the next manager. He began a season
Aug. 12 and christened the house White's ATHENiEUM.
A minstrel and variety performance was given. In the company
were Mens. Langlois, juggler; John Stewart, Andy McKee, Charles
Henry, Wash Norton, Nelse Seymour, Sevey, Rodgers, Geo. H.
Cocs (stage manager). Sergeant Burke, Carl Rudolph, Chester
Nichols, W. Schwicardi, E. Harding, Prof. E. Comu (musical
director), C. W. Schwab, J. K. Campbell, Joe Lang, Prescott,
Charles Stevens, Frank Beeler, and T. Deverell. Venturoli, pre-
mie danseuse, and Jennie Kimball, serio-comic singer, appeared
Aug. 9. On March 10, 1873, the Worrell Sisters— Sophie, Irene,
ttd Jennie — made their appearance in the burlesque, "Emani."
Charley White continued until June, when he closed. On Aug.
18 this house was opened by Robert W. Butler, and called The
Metropolitan Theatre. He presented a company which in-
cluded Nelse Seymour, Geo. F. Ketchum, Luke Schoolcraft, Geo.
H. Coes, Add Ryman, J. F. Howard, Joe Lang, the Reynolds, the
122 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D««s
Le Clairs, Harry Ward, Belle Howitt, Nully Pieris, and Marian
Blande. No further change occurred until May 30, 1874. A
summer season, with " Can-can " dancers, followed, and closed Octo-
ber, 1874. Luke Schoolcraft died in Cincinnati, March 12, 1893.
On Nov. 9 Harry Clifton and James Campbell became man-
agers. The nightly performance of what was termed the " Pari-
sian Can-can " had for months been a disgrace to the city. During
the first weeks of this performance the place was raided by Cap-
tain Williams, then commanding the Eighth Precinct, and James
Campbell was arrested. The result of this raid was that Samuel
Shapter, lawyer, who held the lease of the theatre property,
assumed the management. A real French dancer, who had the
stage name of Mme. de Rochefoucauld, was engaged, and the
Can-can developed in all its details. Numerous complaints were
made to the police regarding the character of the place ; another
raid was made Dec. 23, 1874. John Le Favre Manning took the
management of this house Jan. 25, 1875. M. C. Campbell, the
" old time " minstrel performer, assumed charge Feb. 1 5. During
the week commencing March i James E. Smith gave vaudeville
entertainments, and Chas. Shay opened the place as The Grand
Central Theatre, with variety, closing early in April. It was
reopened by Wally Ward on May 3 with a sketch entitled " The
Female Bathers." The house was closed, and reopened as The
Metropolitan Theatre.
The Society for the Relief of Juvenile Delinquents interfering
on the ground of unpaid taxes, the house was closed, and on Aug.
2 was opened by Billy Pastor and M. B. Leavitt. Among the
many attractions that appeared Aug. 16 were Kate Raymond and
O. B. Collins, in "Dick the Newsboy."
N. D. Roberts* Pantomime company commenced Aug. 23, in
"Jack and Jill." Fanny Herring, supported by Ed. Lay, appeared
Aug. 30 in "The French Spy." Tony Pastor became manager
Oct. 4, and presented a variety entertainment. He continued
here until April 11, 1881, when he retired from active manage-
ment of this hall. After a few weeks of very questionable enter-
tainments the house was closed, and altered, June 20, 1883, into
stores. The vicinity in which this house of many names was situ-
ated has a peculiar and historical interest. Bill Poole, politician
and pugilist, was murdered by Lew Baker in a saloon on the
block. Harry Hill's was in Houston Street near by, and Harry
Clifton's and the "House of Lords," famous for their roast berf
and English glee singing, were opposite Hill's dance house. Fire-
men's Hall was just back of the theatre, in Mercer Street.
Tony Pastor's reign at No. 585 will live in the dramatic annals
of the town on account of the number of actors and actresses who
started there and are now in the front rank of their profession.
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The song and dance team of Mackin and Wilson appeared with
great frequency then. Mackin is dead, but Francis Wilson is now
the most famous of all the comic opera comedians.
Lillian Russell began her career as a singer by warbling "Kiss
Me, Mother, Ere I Die/' and kindred melodies on this stage, and
Nat Goodwin made his metropolitan d^but a year or so earlier,
with imitations of Booth, Raymond, and other well-known actors.
Evaoi and Hoey and the French twins played frequent engage-
ments, and so did May and Flo Irwin.
LAURA KEENE'S VARIETIES
THE theatre which Laura Keene managed so long and made so
famous was situated on the east side of Broadway (624),
above Houston Street. It had a handsome exterior and a seating
opacity of eighteen hundred. When completed, it cost ^74, 00a
It was erected on groimd leased by Mr. Trimble for a period of
twenty-one years, and the theatre proper was leased by Laura
Keene, at an annual rental of ^I2,cxx>, for seven years. H. Hall
was stage manager , and Thomas Baker musical director. The open-
ing occurred Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1856, with the following company:
Grarge C. Jordan, C. Wheatleigh (from the Princess Theatre,
London), G. K. Dickinson, F. C. Wemyss, J. A. Smith (from the
Boiton Theatre), J. H. Stoddart, Napoleon W. Gould, H. Hayes,
W. Reeve, Mr. Cecine, C. Young, H. Hall, Mr. Burnett, T. B.
Johnston, M. V. Lingham, Mr. Alleyne, B. Ringgold, Mr. Mac-
Rae, Mr. Harcourt, Mr. Evarts, Mr. Colfield, Mr. Andros, J. T.
Austin, Mr. Chester, Mrs. W. H. Smith (her first engagement in
this city), Julia Gould (her first appearance since her return from
California), Mrs. J. H. Stoddart, Ada Clifton, Jessie McLean,
Josephine Manners, Mrs. H. P. Grattan, Mrs. Stephens, Mrs.
Atwood, Mrs. T. B. Johnston, Cornelia Jefferson, Emma Hall,
Miss Alleyne, Stella Mairs, Louisa Paine, Rose Archer, and
Uma Keene. The performance commenced with "The Star
Spangled Banner," sung by the whole company, followed by "As
Yon Like It," which had this cast :
Dvke ta Ejdle . . . . F. C. Wemvss
p«kc Frederick . . . S. K. Chester
LeBeau J. A. Smith
Ofim M. V. Lingham
)jy« Mr. MacRae
^^"aado Geo. Jordan
^ Mr. Burnett
i«rt H. Hayes
Jotchitooc . . . C. Wheatleigh
^ J. H. Stoddart
Amiens Julia Gould
Jaques G. K. Dickinson
Charles the Wrestler . Mr. Harcourt
Silvius B. Ringgold
William W. Reeve
Rosalind Laura Keene
Celia Mrs. Stoddart
Phoebe .... Josephine Manners
Audrey . . . . Mrs. H. P. Grattan
124 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE
The performance concluded with "Ladies, Beware!" O
Vavasour, J. G. Burnett; Sir Charles, M. V. Lingham; Ma
Josephine Manners; Lady Beaucharop, Mrs. H. P. Grattan;
Peabody, Mrs. W. H. Smith. Admission was: Dress Circl
Parquet, 50 cents; Balcony Seats, 75 cents; Family Circl
cents; Orchestra Stalls, $1 each; Private Boxes, $6,
The house was crowded, and the receipts amounted to ^941
" Young New York " was acted, Nov. 24, for the first tinw
kept the stage until Dec. 8. " Second Love " was played fi
first time here Dec. 8. "Camille," Dec. 18, with Geo. Jon
Armand, J. G. Burnett as Duval, and Laura Keene as Cai
Dec. 25, "The Love Chase" and the extravaganza, "First 1
or the Life of an Actress ; " Dec. 26, " The Marble Heart ; '
St 1857, for the first time "Young Bacchus, or Spirits and W
This was a musical extravaganza, and had this cast :
Bacchus Laura Keene
Jupiter J. G. Burnett
Momus Chas. Wheatldgh
Hymen .... Cornelia Jefferson
Mars Mr. Hayes
Silenus H. McDouall
Pan . . • • B. Yates
Mercury . . . Josephine Manners
Apollo Miss Stella
Cadmus J. H. Stoddart
Ampuleas Mr. Alleyne
Vulcan Mr. Donelson
Juno Mrs. W. Hi
Ariadne Julia
Venus Miss J
Dirce T. B. J«
Flora .... Mrs. T. B. J<
Hebe Miss
Calliope Miss
Diana Mil
Jola Mrs. J. H. S
Ceres Mi«
Olio Mrs. Han
Cupid Clan
" Rachel the Reaper " was played for the first time Jan. 12.
Stoops to Conquer " was given with " Young Bacchus " unti
29. " Mary's Birthday " was first seen Feb. 2, and with this
George Lordly . . . C. Wheatlei|;h
Vernon Lordly . . . . J. A. Smith
Beale Mr. Reeve
Mr. Hawthorne . . . J. H. S
Alice Ada
Mary Laura
George Jordan took his first benefit Feb. 7 as Evd'
"Money." For T. B. Johnston's benefit, Feb. 14, "David
perfield" was presented with Johnston as Uriah Heep;
Plunkett, Wilkins Micawber, Jr. ; J. G. Burnett, Mid
Mrs. H. P. Grattan, Betsy Trotwood; and Laura Keene, M
"Camomille" was the afterpiece, with T. B. Johnston as i
mille. " Much Ado About Nothing " was played Feb. 19.
P. Wilkins, the author of " Young New York " and " My ^
Mirror," had a benefit Feb. 21, when those two plays werei
Feb. 23, "Faust and Marguerite," for the first time here,
translation was by Jonathan Birch. "Love in '76" wai
given for the first time Feb. 28. **Rose Elsworth " was
by Laura Keene until March 3, when Kate Reignolds mac
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first appearance in the character. " The Black Book " was first pro-
doced in this country March 12; Fred M. Kent made his d^but
here as Peter Zitterschenkel. The hit of the season was Charles
Selby's fairy drama, "The Elves, or the Statue Bride," presented
March 16, and thus cast:
Prince Pomp . . . . J. H. Stoddart
Prince Lobtn . . . Kate Reignolds
Gwot Coldstreamer . . C. Wheatleieh
ToidTler J. A. Smith
Soft Sawder Alleyne
Chrii^^ Hayes
Hjraoiithe McOouall
Cbfia T. B. Johnston
Corin Jackson
Arcader Ben Yates
Colantha Harcourt
Melantba Miss Alford
Sylva Laura Keene
Princess Miss Manners
Phillis C. Jefferson
Eoline .... Mrs. T. B. Johnston
Mme. Chloe . . Mrs* H. P. Grattan
Daphne Mrs. Stoddart
Phoebe Miss Alleyne
Ifis Julia Gould
"The Wicked Wife, or A Reign of Terror," was seen for the first
time in America March 23. "Living Too Fast," first time here
April 6. Charles Gayler's " Love of a Prince," for the first time on
any stage, April 13. It had this cast:
Priace Charles . . . Laura Keene
Bam Hoppen T. B. Johnston
GontGustave .... Lingham
Get. Stunner Stoddart
Gti. Banmer jBenson
CoL Bnuiner Harcourt
Ki^ Frederick . . . J. G. Burnett
Count Saxendorf . . . F. C. Wemyss
Queen Sophia . . Mrs. H. P. Grattan
Stolbach McI>ouall
Jean F. M. Kent
Elizabeth Julia Manners
Louise Ada Oifton
Cristin C. Jefferson
April 27, for the first time in America, Alex. Dumas Ji/s'
comedy, "The Money Question," was seen, and with this cast:
Uat De Chanay . C. Wheatleigh
]aa Girdud .... Geo. Jordan
I>cRencourt McDouall
Mne. Durieu . . . .Mrs. Grattan
Mathilde Miss Manners
Durieu Burnett
De Cayolle Stoddart
Eliza Kate Reignolds
La Corotesse .... Ada Clifton
For the benefit of Laura Keene, May 2, " Like and Unlike " was
Siven for the first time at this theatre. May 11, first time, a semi-
borlesque, "Variety, or the Picture Gallery" was done, and the
ocw comedy, "Nature and Art." The season closed June i with
» benefit to T. B. Johnston. A summer term began June 3 with
"She Stoops to Conquer" and "Variety, or the Picture Gallery."
"Life's Troubled Tides" was seen for the first time June 8.
"Plot and Passion" had its first hearing here June 17. The cast
n$:
F«kW Burnett
Voas. Desmarets . . C. Wheatleigh
TW Marquis .... J. A. Smith
^•rtkier Mr. Hayes
C«dk MissAUeyne
Henri Lingham
Jabot McDouall
Grisboulle W. M. Reeve
Mme. De Fontaques . . Laura Keene
126 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE
"Love's Telegraph," a new play, was seen June 24:
The Prince Lineham
Arthur C. Wheatieigh
Baron Burnett
Gentleman Usher .... Benson
Princess .
Alice . .
Marguerite
. . Laura
Mrs. T. B. Jol
Josephine Ms
"Where's the Police? " was played for the first time in An
July 4, on the closing night of the summer season.
The Marsh Troupe Juvenile Comedians, under the manage
of R. G. Marsh, commenced Aug. 3. On their first appea
they were arrayed in their travelling costumes, in a tableau
trative of " Home Again." This was followed by the Marseil
sung by Master Alfred Stewart, his first appearance before the
York public; this was succeeded by a tableau and music ent
"Hail Columbia." Little Jennie followed with a dance^
"Toodles" closed the performance. "The Naiad Queen*'
presented by the Marsh company Aug. 13 with this cast:
Sir Rupert Carrie
Schnapps G. W. Marsh
Rinalcio Georgiana
CameUe Francis
Rodolphe Master Ames
Ronaldo Amelia
Manfredi Adelaide
The Naiad Queen .... Louise
Idex Mary Marsh
Fulvia Julia Melville
Sparkle
Dewdrop
Spray
Coral Shew 1
Sprinkle
Limpid I
Amphibeo R. G.
Finbach Master C
Goggle Eye . . . Master
Phantom Face . . . . M. Fn
The season of 1857-58 opened Aug. 31. "The Heir at 1
and "A Ghost in Spite of Himself " formed the programme,
comedy had this cast :
Lord Duberly .
Dick Dowlas .
2^kiel Homespun
Dr. Pangloss .
Mr. Stedfast .
Henry Moreland
. J. G. Burnett
A. H. Davenport
C. Wheatieigh
. Jos. Jefferson
J. H. Stoddart
Carlton Howard
Kenwick
John . . .
Waiter . .
Lady Duberly
Caroline . .
Cicely . .
C
Hi
. . . Maij
Charlotte Tho
. . . Laura
u
A Ghost in Spite of Himself ":
Nicodemus Stoddart
Capt. Vauntington . . . Duncan
Paul Chas. Peters
Lavinia . . . Charlotte Thompson
S(}uire Aldwinkle 1
Diggory J^l^
Georgiana .... Mrs. C
Joseph Jefferson's comic talent and powers of characterii
were recognized from the first night of his engagement, and b
here two seasons later an established favorite. Sept. i **I
line" and "A Conjugal Lesson" were acted. In the latter J
son played Mr. Lullaby, Laura Keene being his long-suff
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rife. During this season some of Mr. Jefferson's other characters
rcrc Joshua Butterby in "The Victims," Major Lumley in "An
Vffair of Honor," Scout in "The Village Lawyer," Maximilian
luddle in "Nothing to Nurse," Camera Facsimile Catchmug in
The Siam Light Guard," in which he danced in the lancers and
mitated a tight-rope walker ; Pierre Rouge in " The Husband of an
lour," Bamaby Bibbs in "A Quiet Family," Diggory in "The
ipectre Bridegroom," Golightly in "Lend Me Five Shillings,"
Septimus Smith in "My Son Diana," Barabas in "The Sea of
cc," Botcherby in "An Unequal Match," Dard in "White Lies,"
Hod Meddlenot in Durivage's burlesque, "The Lady of the Lions,"
[oliquet in "The Courier of Lyons," Graves in "Money," Colin
in " The Elves " and Seth Hope in " Blanche of Brandywine. "
Sept 5 "Rachel the Reaper," "A Conjugal Lesson," and the
Bnt act of "Robert Macaire" formed the bill. Charles Wheat -
kigh was the Robert Macaire, and Jos. Jefferson, Jacques Strop.
Sept. 7, for the first time in this country, Tom Taylor's comedy,
"The Victims," was thus cast:
Mr. Mernnreather .
Mr. Rowley . .
Herbert Fitzherbert
joihna Batterby .
Mr. Ciundle
Mr. Middlemist
Mr. Hornblower
Cvflnffle ....
C Whcatleigh
. J. G. Burnett
Geo. Stoddart
. . Jefferson
J. H. Stoddart
Carlton Howard
. Hardenbergb
. . Harcourt
Skinner C. Peters
Mrs. MerrjTweather . . Laura Keene
Miss Crane Mary Wells
Mrs. Fitzherbert Charlotte Thompson
Satchell Annie Walters
Mrs. Sharp .... Mrs. Thompson
Mary BusUe Miss Bell
Footman Evans
Cook Numerett
Countess Laura Keene
Amy .... Charlotte Thompson
Rose Mary Wells
Gardener Burke
Sept. 16 "Judith of Geneva " was presented :
MoQs. St Val . Frank Hardenbergh
Henry St Val . . . Carlton Howard
Le Unny .... J. H. Stoddart
LaVorae . . . . C. Wheatleigh
Nidioas Jos. Jefferson
Robert Harcourt
Sept 21 ^'Eustache Baudin " was given here, with this cast:
Etttache Baudin . .
Alphonse .... F. Hardenbergh
Moos. Poocelot ... C. Howard
Marcel Coulet Jefferson
Fiaaljardin Burke
Gregory Frank Evans
Cbunten Mary Wells
Lodse (aged 4) . Little May Bullock
Looise (aged 17) . Cornelia Jefferson
"She Stoops to Conquer" was played Sept. 24, with George
Jordan as Young Marlowe; Sept. 28, "Living Too Fast," and, for
the first time, K G. P. Wilkins' "The Siam Light Guard," the
latter having this cast :
C^ Wheatleigh [ Delhois . . .
Duke DeBrisac .
Henri De Brisac
. . J. G. Burnett
. . J. H. Stoddart
. . . . Duncan
Mons. Manclerc Brown
Sergeant C. Peters
Pierre Burke
Louise .... Charlotte Thompson
Manon Annie Taylor
128 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE
Sonofeigongo ... J. G. Buraett Patchouli . . . Charlotte Tb€
Camera Facsimile Catchmug Cartevocha Marj
J. Jefferson Schako Annie
Knappkin Chas. Peters Dodo Mrs. Chas.
Mrs. Catchmug .... Laura Keene Dahlia Mrs. The
Babee C. Jefferson
Incidental to the piece was the quadrille ** Les Lanciers/
sented for the first time on the American stage. C M. Wa
farce, " Nothing to Nurse," was the afterpiece. Falconer's d
" Husband for an Hour " was acted Oct. 5.
"Splendid Misery," by C. T. P. Ware, was produced fc
first time Oct. 19, and with this cast:
Chas. Glitter
Hal Highflyer .
Hon. Geo. Prindle
Koskiusko . .
Mrs. Chas. GUtter
Mrs. Crinoline Hoopley
. J. Jefferson
C. Wheatleigh
J. H. Stoddart
J. G. Burnett
. Laura Keene
Mary Wells
Angeline Annie Taylor
Silky George
Frank C*
Bob Carlton fi
Jenkins T.I
Cabman
Julia .... MissC. Tho
"Birds of Prey" was done for the first time Oct. 26. Il
written by Mr. Wray for the Haymarket Theatre, London*
it had this cast :
Charles de Rennepout . Geo. Jordan
Viscount George Darmenonville
C WheaUeigh
Mons. Lalonette .... J. Burnett
Henry De Clamarius Geo. W. Stoddart
Mile. Th^r^se Bernard . Laura Keene
Duchess de Guerand . . Marf
Helen de Guerand . . Annie '
Mile. Georgina . Charlotte Tho
Mons. Maugiron ... T. £
Eustace '.
Gustave
Nov. 5 " The Sea of Ice " was produced and thus cast :
Henri De Lascours Chas. Wheatleigh
Louise De Lascours . . Laura Keene
Carlos Geo. Jordan
Medoc C. Peters
Pas(juin Burke
Mane Mary Bullock
Horace G. W. Stoddart
Don Jos^ .... Carlton B
Mile. Diana De Theringe
Charlotte Tho
Barabas Jos. Jd
Jano F.
Georges T. C
Countess Mary
Ice scenes were witnessed on the stage as early as 1818. 1
was produced at Birmingham, Eng., that year, "The North
or the Arctic Expedition.*' The final scene was described a
bills as follows :
" A ship of immense size, fully rigged, with a crew of fortj
sons, commanded by a naval officer, will effect her passage tlu
floating islands of ice, which, on separating, will show an expai
ocean covering the whole stage. She will sail down to the
lights with her bowsprit over the pit, producing as novel and
erful an effect as can be exhibited on the stage."
Benjamin Webster produced a version of ** The Sea of lo
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the Adelphi Theatre, London, Eng., in October, 1853, entitled
"Thirst of Gold." The success of this piece evokod another
adaptation early in 1854, at the Marylebone Theatre, London,
in which a Danish vessel was brought on the scene, simultane-
ously with the breaking up of the ice, to rescue the immersed.
Although scenes of this nature are of comparatively recent date,
ordinary nautical effects must be of very considerable antiquity.
So far back as the year 171 3 a piece was produced at Paris, called
''Les Amours D^guis^s," in which a fully rigged ship sailed on
the stage with her decks covered with sailors and passengers.
"The Sea of Ice" ran until Dec 21, when "The Corsican
Brothers " was produced with this cast :
The Twin Brothers . George Jordan
Qateao Renaud . . C. Wheatleigh
Alfred Mejrnard . . Geo. Stoddart
Le Baron De Montnron Duncan
Le Baron Giordano Martelli . Howard
Mme. Savila Dei Franchi Mary Wells
Servants . . • Sadler and Cnurchill
£inilie de Lesparre
Charlotte Thompson
Orlando Wise
Colonna Burke
M. Beauchamp Munerett
M. Vemer Dowton
Griffo E. K. Burke
Antonio Brown
Boissec C. Peters
Marie Mrs. Thompson
Coralie Miss Lang
Celestine Miss Walters
Estelle . . . Mrs. G. W. Stoddart
"Take Care of Dowb" was acted the same night, and Josephine
Manners made her first appearance this season, as Mrs. Wallop.
Henrietta Lang was the Fanny. Dec. 24, in addition to "The
Corsican Brothers," the comic pantomime, "Harlequin Blue Beard,
or the Good Fairy Triumphant over the Demon of Discord " was
produced. Sallie Bishop was the Columbine ; Mons. Leon, Sprite;
Ben Yates, Harlequin ; W. Kennedy (his first appearance in this
city in fifteen years), Pantaloon ; C. Henry, Clown. Tom Taylor's
comedy, "An Unequal Match" was played for the first time Jan.
4i 1858, and had this cast :
Harry AmcIi£Fe . . . Geo. Jordan
Sir Sowerby Honejrwood
G. W. Stoddart
Blenkensop C. Peters
Heydnk Burke
Miss Leech Miss Everett
Lady Hoaeywood . . Mrs. Thompson
"The Muleteer of Toledo," was acted Jan. 15, and Jan. 25 Wilkie
Collins' drama, "The Lighthouse." For the benefit of Laura
Keene, Jan. 30, "White Lies," dramatized from Chas. Reade's
oovel of that name, was produced. Feb. 4, the burlesque of " The
Lady of the Lions," Jefferson as Clod Meddlenot. "The Courier
of Lyons" was done Feb. 6 for the benefit of George Jordan.
Joseph JefiFerson's first benefit in New York took place Feb. 13,
when he played Toby Twinkle in "All That Glitters is not
T0L.11..— 9
Bessie Hebblethwaite Miss Manners
Hester Grazebrook . . Laura Keene
Dr. Botcherby Jefferson
Grazebrook Burnett
Chillineham .... Frank Hodges
Mrs. Montressor . . . Mary Wells
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Gold;" Mr. Brown in the farce "My Neighbor's Wife/' an
Diggory in "The Spectre Bridegroom." John Courtney's corned
"Double Faced People" was seen Feb. 26; "Mind Your Ow
Business " was done the same night. For Stage Manager J. C
Burnett's benefit, Feb. 27, "Mind Your Own Business," and a
original sketch called "A Steamboat Disaster" were givea Poll
Marshall first appeared at this house March i as Polly Crisp i
the farce "Unprotected Female," and as Captain Charlotte in tb
farce of that name. March 2 "The Heir at Law" was acted, whe
Virginia C. Howard made her d^but here as Caroline Dorme
" Green Bushes " was seen March 3, with H. F. Daly, his first a:
pearance, as Connor O' Kennedy. Harry A. Perry was added '
the company March 13 and opened as Alfred Evelyn in "Money.
March 15 "Flowers of the Forest" was done for the first tim
here. March 22, "Jonathan Bradford": H. F. Daly playei
Jonathan; Harry Perry, Dan Macraisy; and Jos. Jefferson, Calel
Scrimmidge.
"The Elves, or the Statue Bride," March 27; "Flowers of the
Forest" was revived April 7. "Plot and Passion" was revived
April 12.
The theatre was closed Wednesday evening, April 21, for a
dress rehearsal of "Blanche of Brandywine," which had its first
representation April 22. The scenery was painted by Minard
Lewis (his first effort in this city). This was the cast:
General Washington . Edwin Varrey
General Green McDouall
Sampson W. Denham
Gilbert Gates (first appear-
ance in this city . . . Frank Bangs
Blanche of Branaywine . Laura Keene
Randulph H. F. Daly
John Walford . . . C. Wheatleigh
Col. Frazier .
Seth Hope .
Krout . .
Clercwood
Rose Frazier
SaUy . .
Gen. Howe
Geo, Percy
. . J. Bomett
Jos. Jcffenoo
. . CPeten
Arthur Alleyne
. Miss Alleyne
. MissWaide
. Mr. Martin
MibiesLeridc
On this occasion a new drop-curtain was shown, painted by Del-
amane, and representing a fac-simile of Leutze's picture of "Wash-
ington Crossing the Delaware." "Blanche of Brandywine" was
played for the last time May 12; also "An Unequal Match," for
the benefit of Joseph Jefferson. E. A. Sothern made his first
appearance here acting Harry Arnclifife in " An Unequal Match."
Geo. W. Stoddart died July 9, 1888, at the residence of his father-
in-law, Neil Burgess, at Atlantic Highlands, N. J. He came to this
country in 1853, and made his American d^but in Boston at the
National Theatre. His best work was as a leading comedian witb
the elder Booth, Edwin Forrest, Macready, Charlotte Cushmaa,
and Chas. Kean. His last appearance on the stage was as tb
Elder in "The Widow Bedott." Mrs. D. P. Bowers appeared Ma;
17, 1858, in "The Lady of Lyons." In the company were: Sat
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Hemple, F. B. Conway, George Boniface, L. R. Shewell, Fred
Dubois, W. B. Chapman, W. Davidge, Anna Cruise, Sara Stevens,
Mrs. Josh Silsbee, and Cornelia Jefferson. " Camille " was acted
Hay 18. William Davidge first appeared here as John Small in
"The Two Buzzards." May 20, "The Jealous Wife;*' May 21,
"Fazio, the Italian Wife;" May 22, "The Willow Copse;"
May 23, 24, "Leap Year;" May 25, 26, "The Hunchback;"
May 27, 28, "The King's Rival ;'^ May 29, "Love and Loyalty,"
when Mrs. Bowers' engagement ended. J. H. Hackett com-
menced May 31 as Sir John Falstaflf, in "The Merry Wives of
Windsor," which he repeated June i, 2. C. Walcot acted Sir
Hugh Evans and Mrs. Walcot, Mrs. Page. June 3 Hackett acted
Mons. Mallett in the comedy of that name, and O'Callaghan in
"His Last Legs." Mrs. Bowers took a benefit June 5, and played
Margaret Elmore in "Love's Sacrifice." Mrs. F. B. Conway acted
Hermione; E. A. Sothern was also in the cast. Matilda Her-
on's new play, "Mathilde," was seen June 7 for the first time
in this city. The theatre closed very suddenly June 10. E. A.
Sothern came before the curtain and said:
"Ladies and gentlemen — I am under the painful necessity of
announcing to you that there will be no performance this evening.
(A voice — * Because of the smallness of the audience, I suppose? ')
No, sir, Matilda Heron and the rest of the company are dressed
for their parts, but I have this moment been notified by two parties
to pay the rent, both of whom claim it, and if I pay it to one party
I am threatened with a prosecution by the other. Under these
circumstances, therefore, I think it better to close the establish-
loent, and the audience will receive their money at the box office."
It was rumored that a fracas took place in the greenroom
ketwecn the respective allies of Laura Keene, Matilda Heron and
Mrs* D. P. Bowers, and that during the mfil^e Mr. Sothern rushed
forward and made the above announcement to prevent an expose.
The next season opened Aug. 25, 1858, with "The Willow
Copse," and this cast :
Sv Richard .
Uke Fielding
Aithar Apsley
. • £. A. Sothern
C. W. Couldock
. . . W. Marden
Amitiis' .'.... Jos. Jefferson
Bibtileaiere H. Wharton
fmign Mr. Clinton
IJKf Sara Stevens
Mcf Mrs. Sothern
Col. Vanguard
Dick Hulks .
Staggers . .
Lady Apsley .
Rose Fielding
Georgiana
Miss Apsley .
J. G. Burnett
Edwin Varrey
. . C. Peters
. MaryWeUs
. Laura Keene
Eliza Couldock
Lillie Marden
There were two additions to the company this season. Charles
W. Couldock, who had not been in America for nine years, was
one of them, and William R. Blake the other. After the drama
Louise Lamoureux and George Smith did a dance. Sept. 2
132 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE
Plunkett's drama, "The Advocate," was acted for the first 1
here, and in honor of the telegraph celebration " Love and Li
ning, or the Telegraph Cable " was played In the cast were ]
and Maria Duckworth. " The Rivals " was seen Sept. 6, and
troduced here Mr. and Mrs. William R. Blake:
Sir Anthony W. R. Blake
Falkland Frank Bangs
David Chas. Peters
Fag Milnes Levick
Mrs. Malaprop • . Mrs. W. R. Blake
Lydia Languish . • . Laura Keene
Lucy . . .
Capt. Absolute
Sir Lucius
Bob Acres
Julia . . .
Mrs. So
E. A. So
J. G. Bt
Jos. JefiE
Sara St
On Sept. 7, "Louis XI.," with Charles W. Couldock in
title rdle, and Laura Keene as the Dauphin. "The Schoo!
Scandal" had this cast Sept. 13:
Sir Peter Teazle
Sir Oliver Surface
Joseph Surface .
Charles Suri^e
Crabtree . • .
Wm. Rufus Blake
. J. G. Burnett
C. W. Couldock
. £. A. Sothem
Joseph Jefferson
Sir Benjamin Backbite Charles Peters
Careless Frank Bangs
Rowley William M;
Moses Edwin V
Trip Milnes L
Lady Teazle Laura I
Lady Sneerwell .... Mary '
Mrs. Candour . Mrs. Wm. R. !
Maria Sara St
It will be seen that this comedy was revived with the sm
parts filled by excellent artists, while the principal characters '
sustained by eight acknowledged stars. Sept. 20 " Old Heads
Young Hearts " was done ; Sept. 27, " The Road to Ruin " an(
farce " Jenny Lind/* in which Marion Macarthy appeared as " J<
Leatherlungs. Oct. 4, "London Assurance," had this cast:
Sir Harcourt Courtley (first
appearance this season) J. S. Browne
Dazue (first appearance this
season) Chas. Walcot
Charles Courtley . . E. A. Sothern
Meddle Wm. R. Blake
Max Harkaway ... J. G. Burnett
James ....
Solomon Isaacs .
Lady Gay Spanker
Dolly Spanker .
Cool ....
Grace Harkaway
. . B. I
Mr. Wh
Laura I
Chas. I
Milnes L
Sara St
Benjamin Brown died in this city Sept. 22, 1890, of consi
tion. He left a widow and one child. He was buried in
Actors* Fund plot " She Stoops to Conquer " was revived
8, and, for the first time, the burlesque English opera " Fra
volo," in which Effie Germon made her bow as Zerlina. Jeflfc
played Beppo.
"Our American Cousin," by Tom Taylor, was first prod
Oct. 18, 1858. After the reading of the comedy to the comp
and before the characters were cast, Charles W. Couldock was a
if he would play Coyle, the lawyer, or Abel Murcott, his c
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FIc declined to play either of them. Sothem was cast for Lord
Dundreary, a fourth-rate old man, with only forty-seven lines to
peak. He also refused the part, but he and Couldock finally
^eed with Mr. Burnett, the stage manager, to play on the condi-
ion that both Dundreary and Abel Murcott should be rewritten.
n writing up Dundreary, Sothem threw into it everything that
truck him as wildly absurd. He added ''business " and words, and
neezes, and hops, skips and jumps, until it became the most attrac-
ive part in the piece. He may really be said to have invented the
lart. He cut out the " cellar scene, *' a " drunken act, " and so re-
Lrranged the play that instead of seventeen scenes, which it had
irhen it came from the hands of Tom Taylor, Sothem gave it in
tour acts of one scene each. On the first night no one knew what
Sothem was going to do, and the reading of Sam's letter was a
surprise to everylxxly, although the part was by no means a pro-
nounced success. In fact, it was two or three weeks before the
people began to understand what Sothem meant. " Our American
Cousin " proved a great favorite with the public. Without having
toy particular merit as a literary work, it was the most successful
comedy produced here in many years. This was the original
cast:
An Trencfaard . . Joseph JefiEerson
Sir Edward Trencbard, Edwin Varrey
Lord Dundreary . . E. A. Sothem
Lieut Vernon . . . Milnes Levick
Capt. DeBooU Clinton
C(^e Burnett
Abd Murcott . . C. W. Couldock
Binnej Chas. Peters
Boddicombe McDouall
Rasper Wharton
John Whicker .... B. Brown
Florence Trenchard . Laura Keene
Mrs. Mountchessington . Mary Wells
Augusta Effie Germon
Georgiana . . . Mrs. E. A. Sothem
Mary Meredith . . . Sara Stevens
Sharpe Miss Flynn
Skillet Mrs. Levick
A mating performance of " Our American Cousin " took place
Dec 25. Laura Honey became a member of the company Dec. 27,
Baking her d^but as Gertrude in " A Loan of a Lover. " Laura
Honey was afterwards known as Laura Church Honey Stevenson.
She died at Oakland, Cal., Dec. 25, 1884. Wednesday, Dec. 29,
» matinee performance was for the benefit of the Mount Vernon
Fund. Feb. 5, 1859, ^ display of fireworks was given. In com-
memoration of Washington's Birthday, a series of tableaux illus-
tiative of the life of the father of his country were given. They
showed Washington as a surveyor, a farmer, a son, and as a gen-
eral. Charles Peters' benefit took place March 12 when Master
Fred W. Peters made his first appearance on any stage as Master
Peter White in "Mr. and Mrs. Peter White." R. C. Carpenter
was succeeded as prompter by F. S. Reignolds Dec. 6, who in turn
gave way Feb. 17 to L. J. Vincent. April i "The Heir at Law"
134 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D850
Zekiel Homespun
Lady Duberly
Caroline Dormer
Cicely Homespun
Lord Duberly
Steadfast . . .
. £. A. Sothern
Mrs. W. R. Blake
Sara Stevens
Laura Keene
. W. R. Blake
. Edwin Varrey
Henry Moreland
Dick Dowlas
Dr. Pangloss
Kenrick
James . .
John • .
Wm. Marden
Milnes Levick
Jos. Jefferson
Chas. Peters
F. Evans
B. Brown
'' Our American Cousin " was played for the last time April 1 5,
1859.
"La Femme Forte," produced in Paris in 1847, contained a
character similar to that of Asa Trenchard. On the occasion of
the appearance of Josh S. Silsbee in London, it occurred to Tom
Taylor that " La Femme Forte " could be adapted to suit him. The
adaptation was made by Taylor, according to the instructions of
Mr. Josh Silsbee, and the piece was paid for by Benjamin Webster,
manager of the Adelphi Theatre, London, where Mr. Silsbee was
then playing. Finding it impossible to produce it during Mr.
Silsbee* s stay, Mr. Webster made it over, with all rights to
Silsbee, who shortly afterwards returned to America and died' in
California, Dec. 22, 1855. On his death, Mrs. Silsbee disposed
of the play to William Wheatley and John S. Clarke. Tom
Taylor, although already paid for his work, had written another
version, and disposed of it to Laura Keene for $1^000, and, during
that lady's production of it, it had undergone many alterations and
improvements, particulars of which had been furnished to John S.
Clarke by Mr. JeflFerson. On the production of the play in Phila-
delphia Clarke had paid Laura Keene for the use of it, and therein
alone was he in error, as the original had become his property, and
imitations or adaptations of any kind could have been suppressed.
The question occurs, what right had Tom Taylor to sell to Laura
Keene the property of another ? This play proved to E. A. Sothern
the most successful of any he ever acted in. He played it about
one thousand times in this country, and in London and the provin-
cial towns over twenty-six hundred times. The great charm in bis
acting lay in the polished ease and finished style so peculiarly bis
own. In Lord Dundreary these attributes were more conspicuous
than in any other of the long list of characters which he made
famous. E. A. Sothern died in London, Eng., Jan. 20, 1881. In
August, 1894, a memorial was erected over his grave in Southamp*
ton cemetery by his son, E. H. Sothern. As nearly as possible
it is a duplicate of the memorial erected to the memory of Ade-
laide Neilson in Kensal Green cemetery. The inscription on the
memorial says : " Edward Askew Sothern (comedian), bom April
I, 1826; died January 20, 1881."
Sothern made his American d^but at Boston, Mass., in 1852,
under the name of Douglas Stewart. He then came to New York
and was a member of Barnum's Museum company. He next aq>»
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peared at the old Broadway; afterwards at Wal lack's (Broadway
and Broome Street), where Colin Stuart was a member of the com-
panv, and this caused Sothem to resume his real name. From
Wallack's he came to this theatre.
The theatre was closed May i6 for a dress rehearsal of "A Mid-
summer Night's Dream," which was given May i8 with this cast:
.... C W. Cooldock
Lyiander £. A. Sothem
Demetrnis Milnes Levick
Efcns Wm. Marden
Philostnite .... Frank Evans
HippolyU Mary Wells
Hcrmia Sara Stevens
Hdeoa Ada Cb'fton
Nkk Bottom .... W. R. Blake
QBDce Edwin Varrey
Snag B. Brown
Flute Chas. Peters
Snoot J. Henry
Oberon Marion Macarthy
Titania Eliza Couldock
Puck Laura Keene
Peas Blossom . . . Miss J. Henry
Moth Mrs. McDouall
Cobweb Miss Tayk>r
Mustard Seed . . . Mrs. Maixlen
t
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C W. Couldock's benefit occurred June 2, when Felix A. Vin-
cent made his first appearance in this city in four years, acting
BobUil in "My Precious Betsy," and Mr. Ferment in "School
of Reform." The season closed June 4 with a benefit to Laura
Keene. The bill consisted of "All that Glitters is not Gold " and
''Pttof the Petticoats." A summer season was commenced June
6 vith Adelaide and Josey Gougenheim as the stars in " Court and
Stage." Adelaide Gougenheim played her farewell engagement
at Louisville, Ky. ; the following season she left the stage and
oarried Mr. Frisbie, a gentleman from London. Josey continued
OQ the stage.
The season of 1859-60 commenced Aug. 29 with Laura Keene,
Ada Clifton, Marion Macarthy, Mary Wells, Mrs. Mark Smith,
Annie Deland, Miss C. Henry, Florence Bell, Miss Mortimer,
Ada James, Mary Everett, Messrs. Jeffries, George Jordan, Mark
Smith, Charles Wheatleigh, J. G. Burnett, Felix A. Vincent, H.
P. Daily, Chas. Peters, J. A. Smith, Leon J. Vincent, Milnes
Levick, Henry, and Mortimer, as the company. "House and
Home." by Tom Taylor, was acted with this cast:
Hoiace Chetwood . . . Geo. Jordan
Gca. Witherington . . J. G. Burnett
Fred llortoo H. F. Daly
Lady Helen Ada Oifton
Harriet Wardour . . Laora Keene
Hopwood Florence Bell
The afterpiece was "Our Clerks, or Suppose War were De-
clared." Mark Smith first appeared Sept. 5 as Joseph Ironsides
in ** Nine Points of the Law." First time in America of Palgrave
Simpson's comedy of "World and Stage" was Sept 12. It had
this cast:
136 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D»59
Fanny Kelly .
Lady Castlecrag
Miss Lipelue •
Col. Gabble .
Trimmer . .
Buzzard . .
Harry Malpas
Leonard Ashton
Laura Keene
. Ada Clifton
. Mary Wells
. J. A. Smith
Florence Bell
F. A. Vincent
. Geo. Jordan
. H.F.Daly
Dazzey Browser . . . Chas. Peters
Hon. Mrs. Cruickshanks Annie Deland
Norman Castlecrag . . J. G. Burnett
Hett^ Stubbs . . . Marion Macarthy
Daniel Dunlap (first appear-
ance in New York) W. H. Stephens
Lady Fanny Gabble Mrs. Mark Smidi
Morcea Chas. Wheatleigh
"The Sea of Ice" was revived Sept. 29. "A Midsummer
Night's Dream" was given Oct. 21, with Mark Smith as Bottom.
For the first time in America "The Election," by Tom Taylor,
was seen Oct. 6, and with this cast :
Dodgson
Wapshott
Gathercole .
Spatchcock
Trundle
James .
Geo. Jordan
. H. F. Daly
J. G. Burnett
J. A. Smith
M lines Levick
F. Evans
Honeybun Mark Smith
Peckover Chas. Peters
Topper Chas. Wheatleigh
dm Annie Deland
Mrs. Honeybun . . . Laura Keene
The farce "Antony and Cleopatra" was also acted. "The
Wife's Secret" was produced for the first time here Nov. 9 and
cast thus :
Sir Walter Geo. Jordan
Richard Henry
James Evans
Robert Munerett
Neville Marion Macarthy
Maud Mary Wells
Lady Evelyn . •
Lord Arden . .
Jabez Sneed • .
Brouillard . . .
Lieut Harrington
Harry . • . .
i
Laura Keene
H. F. Daly
G. Burnett
Wheatlei^
M. Levick
Jefibries
This play was originally brought out at the old Park Theatre by
Charles Kean and Ellen Tree.
Dec. I the burlesque of " Norma " was seen : Sig^nora Markini
Smitherini as Norma, Madame Felixcia A. Vincentio as Adelgisa.
For Mark Smith's benefit, Dec. 10, "Still Waters Run Deep,"
with Mrs. Plunkett as Mrs. Mildmay; Charles Wheatleigh played
John Mildmay, Mark Smith was the Potter, George Jordan, Capt.
Hawksley; and the new American comedy "Distant Relations"
was also given with this cast:
John Arkright .... Mark Smith
Chas. Dashwell . . . . J. A. Smith
Julian Fitz Glitter . . F. A. Vincent
Edwin ModeviUe . . Milnes Levick
Tompkins C. Peters
Jemmv . . . Master Fred Wren
Search L. J. Vincent
Adam Henry
Mrs. Modeville . . Marion Macarthy
John Arkright, Jr. . . Mary Bullock
Mrs. Dashwell . . . Annie Deland
Bridget Josephine Henry
Mrs. Dr. Rackendsack
Mrs. Mark Smith
Mrs. Dobbs .... . Mary Wells
Anna Maria Dobbs
Geo. Arkright
ToUy ....
Paddy Murphy
Deacon Smooth
Laura Keene
. H. F. Daly
J. G. Burnett
C. Wheatleigh
Dan LecsoQ
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'* Green Bushes " was plaved Dec 30, and continued until Jan.
9^ i860, when, for the nrst time on any stage, Boucicault's
''Jeannie Deans/' a dramatization of Scott's "Heart of Midlo-
thian," was seen. Dion Boucicault had been at the Winter Gar-
den Theatre, but, having some difficulty, he and bis wife, Agnes
Robertson, left, and joined Laura Keene's forces.
The Duke of Argyle Mark Smith
DiTid Deans (expressly engaged)
Chanes Fisher
Litrd of Dumbiedikes
. Dan Leeson
. . H. F. Daly
Reuben Butler . . . Milnes Levick
Madge Wildfire . . Marion Macarthy
]eannle Deans . . Agnes Robertson
(e3n>ressly engaged)
Geordie Robertson .
Counsel for the Crown
Chas. Wheatleigh
Counsel for the Defence
Dion Boucicault
RatcMe J. G. Burnett
ArchibaM Chas. Peters
Meg Mary Wells
The Queen . . . Mrs. Mark Smith
Effie Deans .... Laura Keene
This is the first cast in which Dion Boucicault's name ever ap-
peared in this country without an r in it. From his first appear-
ance in America, on all programmes, posters, advertisements, and on
all of his play books, his name was spelled '' Bourcicault " So it
was when '' Jeannie Deans " was first announced (Jan. 7, i860), but
when the above cast appeared the r was dropped from his name,
and continued so till his death. ''Vanity Fair, or Vain of their
Vices" was next done with this cast:
Vkpaie Pate .
hit. . . .
Ednr Lambert
Old Lambert .
Hector Pate .
Chicken . . .
Maxine Latour
Laura Keene
Anies Robertson
Dion Boucicault
. J. G. Burnett
. Felix Vincent
Chas. Peters
. Chas. Fisher
The Duke de Calatrava
Chas. Wheatleigh
Jerome Dan Leeson
Balaclava Annie Deland
Mile. Celeste .... Mary Wells
Francine Mrs. Fox
The theatre was closed March 28 for a dress rehearsal of " The
Colleen Bawn," which was acted for the first time on any stage
March 29 and ran until the close of the season on May 12, having
been performed thirty-eight nights. The following card appeared
in the programme :
LArmA Keene : Afy dear Madamiy — Here is another drama — my last for
tUi season. It was written in five days, and the labor has rather overtaxed me,
u this makes the seventh I have written within the space of twenty-eight weeks
**ooe five act play, five three act dramas, and a burlesoue. This piece is called
"The Colleen fiawn," and is Irish to the backbone. It is the first time I have
^n a subject from my native country, and, quickly as the work has been
^uted, I am not the less satisfied with it. 'T will be found to be, I think, the
g>t constrocted of any of my works. Whatever demerits it may have, it is my
■ippiest effort in that particular. The public must determine the rest.
Dion Boucicault.
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The Colleen Bawn " had this cast :
Eily O'Connor . . Agnes Robertson
Myles-na-Coppaleen . Dion Boucicaolt
Mrs. Cregan (first appearance here)
Mme. Ponisi
Dude Blennerhassett Josephine Henry
Kyrle Daly . . . Charles Fisher
Danny Mann . . . . C. Wheatleigh
Hardress Cregan
Corrigan . .
Sheelah . •
Father Tom .
Hyland Creagh
Bertie O'Moore
Anne Chute .
. H. F. Daly
J. G. Burnett
.Mary Wells
. Dan Leeson
• M. Leyick
. Mrs. Henry
Laura Keene
The season of 1860-61 opened Sept. 10, with T. B. De Walden's
drama, " The Monkey Boy," adapted from the " Le Petite Prologue."
It had this cast :
Pierre Renaud . . C. W. Couldock
Jacques Renaud . . . Laura Keene
Joseph Rouquet . . . J. G. Burnett
Hon. S. Spooner . . T. B. Johnston
Lucien Girard . . . . H. F. Daly
Picket Charles Peters
Taupin Dan Leeson
Maurice Milnes Levick
Genraise
Paul
Raoul •
Le Noir
Fauvette
Rose
Madame Mignonette
Coralie
Mr. Bernard
. . Mr. Barton
Geo. W. Lingard
Josephine Henry
. Polly MarshaU
Mrs. J. H. Allen
Mrs. H. Vining
Lotty Hough
James G. Burnett died in Chicago, 111., March 19, 1870. The
company for this season consisted of : Laura Keene, Polly Marshall,
Mrs. J. H. Allen, Mrs. H. Vining, Lotty Hough, Josephine Henry,
Miss Oswald, Miss Francis, Miss Everett, Miss Bullock, Eliza
Couldock, Miss Bleecker, C. W. Couldock, J. G. Burnett, H. F. Daly,
T. B. Johnston, C. Peters, Dan Leeson, Milnes Levick, Greorge
Lingard, Henry, Wren, Clinton, Arthur, Markham, Wall, Gledhill,
Bernard, Goodrich, Barton, Miss Melvin, Miss Willoughby, Miss C.
Engel, Miss Hattie Engel, Lizzie Murphy, G. F. Browne, B. G.
Rogers, Mr. de Little, and Mrs. W. H. Leighton. Laura Keene
offered ^1,000 to any American dramatist for the best three-act
comedy, to be entitled " Our American Cousin at Home."
Oct. I, "Aileen Aroon, or the Lady of Glenmire," was acted
for the first time here. It was founded on ** La Dame de St Tropez»"
and had this cast :
Father McPaudeen . . . D. Leeson
Bamaby Blenkinsop . . C. Peters
Aileen Barradan . . . Laura Keene
Kathleen Barradan . Mrs. J. H. Allen
Mrs. Blenkinsop . . PoUy Marshall
Milly Ms^nnis . . . Lotty Hoq|
Gorman Barradan . . . . H. Ds
Philip Warner . . . . M. Lcvi<
Lang Mulligan Burnett
Nelly Eliza Couldock
On Oct. 9 B. A. Baker became prompter. " Physic and Fancy, or
the Hypochondriac," an adaptation from Moli^re's " La Malade Im-
aginaire," by Charles Reade, was produced Nov. 5, with this cast :
Argan . .
Arnolde
Poinette
Louison
Belline
Thos. Diaforius
. J. G. Burnett
. . Harry WaU
Laura Keene
Mrs. J. H. Allen
Lotty Hough
. . C. Peters
Bercalde, first appearance here
Geo. F. Browne
Angelique, first appearance
on the stage . . Miss Willoughby
Dr. Pargon D.
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139
Gsy's " Beggars' Opera," condensed into one act, was also sung.
Miss Melvin making her first appearance as Captain Macheath.
^ The Unprotected Female " was seen Nov. 3, with :
PoQy Crisp .... Pollr Marshall I Nicodemos Crisp . . Mr. Goodrich
Tim Temple Harrj Wall |
" Toodles a Father," a farce by T. B. De Walden, was first played
Nov. 12. The theatre was closed for rehearsal, Nov. 24, of " The
Seven Sisters," first acted Nov. 26. It was founded upon the old
German play, ** The Seven Daughters of Satan/' and had this cast :
MORTALS
Afthw Stumer . . . . H. F. Daly 1 Catchem . . .
Snail Mr. Barton | Mary Springleaf .
IMMORTALS
Mr. Wren
Mrs. Allen
Ploto Dan Leeson
Astaroth T. B. Johnston
Dcnonos Milnes Levick
Coffee J. G. BnmeU
Mra. Plato Mr. C. Peten
Diavoliae Laura Keene
Plntilla PoUy Marshall
Farcinella .... Elisa Couldock
Spirit of Arthur's Sister Miss Francis
Tartarina Lot^r Hough
Sulphurina .... Mrs. H. Vining
Daring the spectacle a burlesque drama, entitled *' The Murderous
Mother/' was acted. George F. Browne represented the remorseless
tyrant Mrs. G. F. Browne (formerly Louisa Pray, sister of Mrs.
Barney Williams and Mrs. Wm. J. Florence) danced. This pro-
doctioD was so successful that it served to fill Laura Keene's Theatre
ior one hundred and seventy-seven nights. The transformation
scene, painted by James Roberts, from the Theatre Royal, Covent
Garden. London, was "The Birth of the Butterfly in the Bower
o( Ferns." It was one of the most beautiful pictures ever attempted
OD the American stage. Ben G. Rogers was engaged Jan. 21, 1861,
and a Yankee part was introduced for him, call^ Doubtful Towrail.
Feb. 1 1 Mr. Miles, the author (of Baltimore), introduced a second
act of national tableaux, entitled " Uncle Sam's Magic Lantern,"
and btroduced the following new characters :
UadeSam.
Manachuaetts
Maine .. .
B. G. Rogers
. . G. F. Browne
T. B. Johnston
. . Lotty Hough
Mrs. G. F. Browne
South Carolina . . . PoUy Marshall
Ohio Miss WiUon^hby
Virginia Hattie Eneel
Columbia .... Mrs. J. H. Allen
Liberty Mrs. H. Vining
Feb. 27 was the one hundredth night of "The Seven Sisters;"
a display of fireworks was seen in front of the theatre. April 22
Laura Keene made further alterations in the second act. Mrs.
W. H. Leighton acted Laura Keene's rdle of Diavolinc, while that
bdy went to the country. April 29 the receipts were devoted to the
relief of the families of the New York Volunteers. J. G. Bumatt took
I40 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE DWa
his benefit May 4 ; Mrs. J. H. Allen, May 6 ; T. B. Johnston, May 1 1 ;
Thos. Baker, May 15; Charles Peters, May 18; and Lotty Hough,
May 20. This was the last appearance on the stage of T. B. John-
ston, an actor of great talent. He died May 27.
July 8 Mrs. J. H. Allen retired from the company and Mrs. W. H.
Leigh ton " doubled " Columbia with Diavoline. After a run of eight
months and fourteen days (consecutively), "The Seven Sisters"
was played for the last time Aug. 10, 1861. When the season
closed George Lingard retired from the theatre and went to his
brother's New Bowery theatre, where he commenced July 15, 186 1,
and remained until the theatre was burned down. His last appear-
ance on the stage was at the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia, in
Oct., 1876, acting in " Davy Crockett" He died in this city Oct 28,
1876.
The season of 1861-62 commenced Sept. 23. In the company
were Mrs. J. H. Allen, Mrs. Owen Marlowe, Lotty Hough, Mrs. F. 8.
Chanfrau, Laura Keene, Sara Stevens, lone Burke, Francis Dillon,
Robertson, J. G. Burnett, Milnes Levick, H. F- Daly, Owen Marlowe,
J. H. Stoddart, C. Burnett, C. Peters, Richardson, and Bilby. The
opening play was ** The Seven Sons," and had this cast :
Diavoline Laura Keene
Colombia .... Mrs. }. H. Allen
Satanella Sara Stevens
Tartarus ^^^I Hough
Asmodeus . . • Mrs. F. S. Chanfrau
Diavolus lone Burke
Molasses Miss Francis
Sulphurus . . . Mrs. Owen Marlowe
Mephistopheles . . Miss Robertson
Pluto J. G. Burnett
Caesar Milnes Levick
Jake Butt H. F. Daly
Fred Flutter . . . Owen Marlowe
Mrs. Pluto C. Peters
It proved to be a spectacular burlesque and had a run of nearly one
hundred nights. Nov. 18 it was altered and rewritten. Dec. 24
" Little Tom, or a Christmas Carol," written expressly for this theatre
by Mercer Morris, was produced. '' Robinson Crusoe " was acted the
same night. These plays continued until Jan. 9, 1862, when "Our
American Cousin " was revived, and the cast was : Asa Trenchard
(first appearance in that character), John T. Raymond, Sir Edward,
Owen Marlowe ; Lord Dundreary, Milnes Levick. This play held
the boards until Feb. 22, when Laura Keene's adaptation, entitled
'* The Macarthy or Peep o' Day," was given with this cast :
The Macarthy
Nelly Brady .
Mary Kelly
Father Peter .
Peery Riordon
Darby Kelly .
The Babby . .
Capt. Macneary
. . D. W. WaUer
Mrs. D. W. Waller
. . Laura Keene
. . J. G. Burnett
.... DiUon
. . J. H. Stoddart
J. T. Raymond
Owen Marlowe
Terrence McGown
Aleck Purcell . .
Capt. Howard . .
Larry Macdade .
John Gaul . . .
Helen Macneary .
Patsey Moore . .
C. Peters
. H. F. Daly
Milnes LevicK
. lone Burke
Miss Marks
Mrs. J. H. Allen
. . lone Burke
Mrs. Mulrooney . Mrs. Owen Marlowe
This was Mr. and Mrs. Waller's first appearance at this theatre.
Laura Keene was taken ill March 17, and Sara Stevens acted Mary
LAURA KEENE'S VARIETIES 14 1
Kelly» in ''The Macartby." March 24 Mrs. Allen was taken ill»
when Mrs. Marlowe played Helen and Mrs. Dillon ''doubled"
Widow Mulrooney and Mrs. Molloy. This play ran until April
30, when the house closed until May 5, when "Reason and Folly/'
adapted from the French for this house, had its first production.
In it Laura Keene played nine different characters, and Mrs. Waller
enacted seven different rdles. May 26, " Half a Dollar " and the
burlesaue of " The Elves, or the Fairy Bride " was seen. May 29,
John Nickinson appeared (for the first time in ten years) as
Haversack, in "llie Old Guard." Isabella Nickinson played
Melanie. " The Post Boy " was played June 2, with Nickinson as
Spurrit. Tom Baker had a benefit June 4, when SeBorita Isabel
Cubas and Don Ximenes appear^ for the first time at this
theatre.
A summer season began June 9 with the first production, under
the direction of Maggie Mitchell, in New York, of " Fanchon,"
adapted from the German of Charlotte Birch-Pfeiffer by A. Wildeur.
It had this cast :
FanckoQ .... Mageie Mitchell
Father Barbeaod . . . J. H. Stoddart
Undjy J. W. Collier
Didier A. H. Davenport
Pwre C. T. Parsloc
CofiD Bilby
July 7 " The Young Prince, or the Frolics of a King's Son," was
presented with this cast :
Father Caliard .... T. J. Hind
Old Fadet .... Mrs. T. J. Hind
Mother Barbeaud, Mrs. H. P. Grattan
Madelon . . . Mrs. J. H. Stoddart
Marietta . . Adele Plunkett Grattan
Prince Frederick . . Maegie Mitchell
Queen of Prussia . . Mrs. Grattan
Dorothea . . . Mrs. J. H. Stoddart
fmg Frederick . . . J. H. Stoddart
Count Renderoff .... T. J. Hind
Cipcain Rosenberg . . J. W. Collier
Cirl AkieshoU . . A. H. Davenport
" Katty O'Sheal " was played the same night, when Miss Nelson
made her first appearance, acting Florence O'Connor. July 11
"Hargot, the Poultry Dealer," was seen.
Mirgot Maegie Mitchell I Burgomaster . . . . J. H. Stoddart
Cowit de Newburg . A. HT Davenport | Herman J. W. Collier
"The Little Treasure" and "The Pet of the Petticoats " was
Jccn July 13 ; Julv 18, for the benefit of Miss Mitchell, " Fanchon "
ns ^yed, and the season closed July 19.
For the season of 1862-^3 the company was thus composed: Mr.
and Mrs. Wra. R. Blake, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Hind, Charles Wheat-
feigh, Chas. Walcot, Jr., John T. Raymond, Walter Lennox, Stuart
Rohson, Mrs. Sedley Brown, Laura and Clara Leigh, Ada Clifton,
Ittbclla Nickinson, Emma Taylor, Mary Everett, C. Peters, Bilby,
B. A. Baker, Richardson, Lotty Hough, Mrs. F. S. Chanfrau, Mr.
^ Mrs. Owen Marlowe, Laura Keene, and lone Burke. The
142 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D863
season commenced Sept. 22, 1862, with " Old Heads and Young
Hearts." Chas. Wheatleigh played Tom Coke ; W. R. Blake, Jessie
Rural; Charles VValcot, Jr., Lyttleton Coke; Laura Keene, Lady
Alice; Stuart Robson (first appearance in New York) as Bob.
Sept. 24, John T. Raymond was seen as Tony Lumpkin, and W. R,
Blake as Hardcastle, in " She Stoops to Conquer." Oct. 20, " No
Rest for the Wicked," bad its first performance in New York with
this cast :
Genet
Feraand
Pomaire .
Courtaine
Castelle .
. W. R. Blake
Chaa. Walcot, Jr.
Stuart Robson
J. H. Stoddart
Owen Marlowe
Madame Bidant
Mrs. Robertson (Brougham^
Madame Clarie Genet . Laura Leign
Montar Walter Lennox
Antoine Charles Peters
Mme. Fernand . . . Laura Keene
Nov. 12, " Rachel the Reaper/' was acted at this theatre, Charles
Wheatleigh resuming his original character of Corporal Patrick.
Laura Keene as Rachel, and the remaining characters were distrib-
uted as follows: Mr. Hathorne, J. H. Stoddart; Robert Hathome,
H. F. Daly; Paddy, John T. Raymond; Dick Hickman, Milnes
Levick ; Dame Hathome, Mrs. Robertson ; and Rose May field, lone
Burke. Nov. 17, 18, 19, "No Rest for the Wicked " was repeated;
Nov. 20 and 21 "Masks and Faces" was presented; Nov. 22 and
24 the house was closed for rehearsal, and Nov. 25 an extravaganza
entitled " Blondette, or the Naughty Prince and the Pretty Peasant "
was seen with this cast :
Lubin . . .
John T. Raymond
CainbiUe . . .
. . Walter Lennox
Trufio . . . .
. . Stuart Robson
King Merlin . .
J. H. Stoddart
Prince Merlin . .
. . . Emma Taylor
Blondette
Uria . .
Rosette .
Mignonette
Rampage
. Mrs. Sedley Brown
. Isabella Nickinson
. Mrs. J. H. Stoddart
. . . . lone Burke
. . Mrs. Robertson
Jan. 4, 1863, Mrs. John Wood appeared here as Victoire in
"The Invincibles," and Jenny Leatherlungs in "Jenny Lind at
Last ; '* Jan. 1 1, in " The Pride of the Market " and " Betsy Baker ; "
Jan. 26, in " The Pet of the Petticoats " and " Mr. and Mrs. White."
Jan. 30 Mrs. Wood took a benefit in " The Pride of the Market "
and " A Loan of a Lover." During the week commencing Feb.
2, " The Invincibles " and " A Loan of a Lover " formed the bill,
and Feb. 9, the Planch^ extravaganza "The Fair One with the
Golden Locks " was produced, with Mrs. Wood in the three parts
of Lucidora, Pitchin, and the Original Jacobs. Chas. Walcot played
King Lachrymoso, and Galiform was acted by the giant Col.
Goshen. Mrs. John Wood closed March 14, and March 16 Laura
Keene returned, and commenced a series of farewell appearances,
prior to her withdrawal from the management of this house. The
engagements of John T. Raymond and Walter Lennox had been
abruptly terminated.
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LAURA KEENE'S VARIETIES
143
An original drama, written expressly for Laura Keene, entitled
" Jessy McLane " was produced March 23 with this cast :
John McLane . . Chas. Wheatleigh
Arthur Marsden . . Chas. Walcot Jr.
Mrs. Gimp . . . Isabella Nickinson
Maricer Charles Peters
Martin Milnes Levick
April 6 ''Bantry Baylor Ireland in 1798 "was presented cast
thus:
Doctor . . .
Jessy McLane .
PoUy Wright .
Betsy Brown .
J. H. Stoddart
Laura Keene
Mrs. Robertson
. . lone Burke
Billy Bluff W. R. Blake
Bryce Farley . . . Chas. Wheatleigh
Maurice Milnes Levick
Nellie O'Donohue • . Laura Keene
Pennie Dorgan . Isabella Nickinson
Phadrig Chas. Peters
Judith Mrs. Rouse
Mr. Hammond . . . . H. F. Daly
This was a new version of the play known as •' St. Mary's Eve."
W. R. Blake took his farewell benefit April 16, and made his last
appearance on the New York stage as Sir Anthony Absolute in
•^The Rivals," and Geoffry Dale in "The Last Man." April 29
" Our American Cousin " and " Our Gal " were seen for the benefit
of Milnes Levick. The theatre was closed April 28 and 29. From
April 30 until May 2 " Our American Cousin " was acted, and May
4 a new burles<^ue, entitled *' Tib, or Our Cat in Crinoline," was
produced with this cast :
Tib Laura Keene
Frederick H. F. Daly
Cbristian .... Stuart Robson
Hm Chas. Peters
D«kc Chas. Walcot
Fritx J. H. Stoddart
Molkees Wm. Ronse
Alice Laura Leigh
7.n'„?**'''"^l • • • lone Burke
J enny )
Titania .... Isabella Nickinson
Oberon Miss Tyrrell
May 8 marked the close of the season and of Laura Keene's man-
agement. " Second Love " and " Nature and Art " formed the bill
of the night. For her benefit May 9 Matilda Heron appeared for
the first time in '' Phaedra " (first time in English), with this cast :
Hippolytus J. H. Allen
Obereve Mrs. T. J. Hind
PMra
Tbeseus
Arida
•Matilda Heron
. . T. E. Mills
Mrs. Clara Leigh
The third and fourth acts of " The Merchant of Venice " followed,
vith Daniel £. Bandmann as Shylock, George Becks as Gratiano,
Owen Marlowe as Bassanio, T. E. Mills as Antonio, and Matilda
Heron as Portia (first time). Isabel Cubas, the Spanish danseuse,
was seen, and '* The Spectre Bridegroom " was the afterpiece.
Laura Keene seemed to have lost her hold upon the New York
poblic. The war excitement had unsettled theatrical matters as well
u every other branch of business. But from the first there had
been no settled line of policy at Laura Keene's ; all sorts of plays
had been given, and the random playgoer never knew just what to
144 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE C
expect. Shakespearean comedy, domestic drama, comic opera^ s
burlesque were jumbled together as if the hand that controlled
affairs of the house had been swayed by a capricious fancy. As
Laura Keene herself, she would undoubtedly have been a be)
artist if she had confined herself to a more limited field. The rec
of the theatre during Laura Keene's management is remarkal
Many players who have since won lasting fame wherever the Engl
spoken drama has supporters played under her management, amc
whom were: Charles Couldock, Harry Perry, Thos. B. Johnst
James S. Browne, Chas. Walcot, Joseph Jefferson, Edward
Sothern, John T. Raymond, Milnes Levick, Stuart Robson, Fn
C. Bangs, EfHe Germon, lone Burke, Ben G. Rogers, Walter Lenn
Charlotte Thompson, Eliza Couldock, and Rose Ey tinge. Duri
her managerial career Miss Keene determined to introduce 1
English style of running pieces for weeks, and possibly months
a custom then unknown to the American stage. The idea \
derided by other managers. She, however, was successful, and t
completeness of detail as regards scenic mounting and costumi
as well as acting seen at this theatre was due solely to her persi
ent efforts. She died at Montclair, N. J., Nov. 4, 1873, aged for
three years. Her last appearance was at Tidioute, Pa., July 4, 18
while with her own travelling company, as Mrs. Chillington a
Jane Chatterley, in " The Morning Call" and " The Stage Stru
Barber."
It is a part of our national history that Laura Keene was acti
Florence Trendhard in "Our American Cousin," at the Natioi
Theatre, Washington, D. C, the night Abraham Lincoln was ass:
sinated in one of the stage boxes of that house, April 14, i8<
Laura Keene came to America in 1852, and opened at Wallacl
Theatre, Broadway and Broome Street. Some time in January, 18;
she left the theatre, and went with John Lutz to California. S01
months afterwards intelligence reached her of her husband's dea
and she gave Mr. Lutz her hand in marriage. She was unqu*
tionably the most refined and finished of the English-speaki
actresses of her time. In appearance she bore a strong rese
blance to Sarah Bernhardt, possessing the same elegance and gra<
th^ same nose, so touched with character, and the same wealth
hair, crowded in golden sheaves around her head. She had, t(
strange to say, many of Mile. Bernhardt's peculiarities, especia
the flutter of the eyelids, which is peculiarly French. Without beii
a person of high mental power, she was one of very agreeal
presence and of g^eat buoyancy and elasticity of temperament
such a person as you would call a woman of cleverness, rather that
woman of genius. When Laura Keene played Camille, the lightne
of her movements and grace of her appearance, made us admire t
sinful Camille. At the time of her demise she was so terribly em
SM73 LAURA KEENE'S VARIETIES 145
dated that her most intimate friends would not have recognized her.
Being painfully aware of that fact, she made a particular request, just
before her death, that her funeral should be strictly private, and that
no notice of her demise should be g^ven to the newspapers until just
before her funeral, so that her theatrical friends might not know of her
death until she had been buried. On the morning of Nov. 7, about
atkc hour of nine, a hearse and one carriage drove up to the little cot*
tage on the outskirts of the town of Montclair, whence her spirit had
winged its flight. The undertaker and his assistants bore the coffin
to the hearse. Laura Keene's two daughters, accompanied by two
friends, entered the carriage, and followed the remains to the little
Catholic church. After the coffin had been deposited in front of
the altar, and the few mourners had seated themselves, Father Joslin
said a requiem mass, after which the remains were buried.
No braver, steadier, abler soldier ever battled in the ranks of art
than Laura Keene ; no captain ever planned better or labored more
perseveringly or with more success. Her inflexible energy and per-
severance had few equals in any walk of life. It is a fact, not
heretofore published, that she declined a public testimonial headed
by General Sherman, purely from a self-sacrificing sensibility.
The following tribute to this lady I published in TM^ New York
Clipptr November loth, 1873 :
** Obituary. — In the death of Laora Keene there is a befitting occasion for a
tribute of mournful respect. It is, indeed, difficult to realize the solemn fact that
this ladj is now so early numbered among the silent dead. She, who in life was
10 cheerful, and whose benign influence shed such a kindly radiance round the
KKial circle, winning all hearts bv her genial qualities, alas ! now * sleeps the
ileep that knows no waking.' Well may the monarch of the tomb deter his
impartial work for a season, and recline beneath the laurels he has won, for he
has robbed the stage of one of its brightest and most valued jewels, the profes-
uoo of one of its most sparkling gems. Hers was no ordinaiV character. She
was gifted with a nature exauisitely rare and gende of unusual delicacy and cul-
QTation, to which were added the graces o? a meek and quiet spirit She
piniessed a character of mind peculiar from the many, in that it was always stern
ud indexible for the right, unwavering and jealous of the prospects of the suc-
ceu of whatever she might be engaged in. It is only those who knew her well
aad intimately that could estimate and properly appreciate her. The world
(Stoerallv supposes that goodness is more frequently extolled and appreciated in
tbe deaa than in the living. In one sense this is true, because we do not fully
ad plainhr see the many noble and generous traits in the character and lives of
our friend until they are taken from us. Laura Keene was a woman of fine
penon and superior conversational powers. Her intercourse was full of dignity,
uid remarkable for its constant display of intelligence, good sense, and judgment.
She was animated, witty, and agreeable. She well understood matters ot business,
ad upon questions ot conduct, the line of rectitude, and the adaptation of the
bat means to the highest ends, she was expert. Indeed, her solid qualities and
bowledge of the perfect workings of the stage equaled those of any other living
pvofessionaL Her wisdom was not greater than her energv and tenacity ^
?vpoie She was so strict in business, so decided and so canaid with every one,
te ibe could never be misunderstood. The charms of mind and her firmness
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of purpose were crowned by a love of justice, aud made acceptable by that
nobleness and disinterestedness which ran throughout all her actions. As an
actress, Laura Keene was possessed of great talent. Her voice was remarkably
plaintive, yet capable of sdl the firmness and exertion which the intrepidity of
fortitude or the impulse of sudden rage demands. Her eye was remarkably
efiEective, her brow capable of disdain, or of dilating with the emotions of
sympathy or pity. So entirely was she mistress of her art, so collected, and so
aetermined in her gestures, tone, and manner, that she seldom erred. When she
first appeared in this city, she soon was acknowledged as one of the most finished
actresses that ever trod the boards. She was great in all her parts, and in her
readings, perfect. Her natural talents were enhanced by diligent study. She
not only comprehended, but she knew all the parts she undertook. She knew
the old comedies and standard plays so thoroughly as to be enabled to prompt
any one on the stage who needed momentary assistance. Her comedy was
richly imbued with the essence which constitutes the principal charm of this
delightful department of the drama. It would be difficult to select any one or
two parts as oeing superior to others in the long range of characters she assumed;
many, before considered unimportant, she elevated into respectability by the
mere force of her acting. Her conceptions required not the fostering hand of
study ; they were not as the flower that erows in the dull earth, and matures by
parts; they, indeed, owned a richer soil, and, while you looked, the peerless
flower was up, consummate in the birth. Her style was different from that of
other actresses — it was marked by a noble simplicity, of that chaste and quiet
character which, although critically correct, was neither cold nor artificial, dis-
daining for the sake of mere efiFect to sacrifice sense and outrage propriety. Her
personations were rich, buoyant, and racy — never overstepping the modesty of
nature, yet strongly drawn — and marked as being entirely separate and char-
acteristic portraits, and with an entire absence of mannerism."
JANE ENGLISH'S THEATRE.
MRS JANE ENGLISH, the mother of Lucille and Helen
Western, next rented this house for a summer season, which
began May 11, 1863; and among her attractions were the St.
Dennis troupe, Alex. Zanfretta, Mile. Rosita, Signors Agouste,
Caron, Alexander, and Montevari, and Miles. Hortense, Donetti,
Louise and Josephine, the child Angelo, August Muller, violinist,
and Mile. Zoe, and subsequently the Milner operatic company.
A dramatic company, with Mr. and Mrs. Chapman, was added to
the attraction May 25, by Mrs. English. John Du£f, the well-known
restaurateur, then became the lessee, and, after spending considera-
ble money in decorating the interior, as well as in many improve-
ments behind the curtain, the theatre was reopened Oct. 8, 1863,
under the management of Mrs. John Wood.
MRS. JOHN WOOD'S OLYMPIC,
MRS. WOOD'S first company at her Olympic Theatre was com-
posed of the following persons : Wm. Davidge, Sr., George
Jamison, J. H. Stoddart, H. B. Phillips, George Becks, Thomas
Owens, Frank Rea, G. H. Clarke, Charles Wyndham, C. T. Parsloe,
MRS. JOHN WOOD'S OLYMPIC
147
iirley, Gledbill, Evans» Jones, Williams, Shidds, Dale, Wells,
Taylor, Bruciani, and Charles Walcot; Mrs. John Wood,
Hey Brown, Mrs. Wilkinson, Mrs. Walcot, Mrs. Frank Rea,
lunkett Grattan, Adele Plunkett Grattan, Elsie Folsom,
Carman, Jennie Walters, Morton, Elinore, Gilmer, Evans,
i. Henrie, M. Henrie, Prestige, Augustin, Harris, and Jack-
(hn H. Selwyn was stage manager and Thomas Baker must*
tor.
sason opened Oct. 8, 1863, with ** Married Daughters" and
rs and Sisters. " This was the first performance of ** Married
' and it was cast as follows :
Bry
. . . Geo. Jamison
. Wm. Davidge, Sr.
Moer .... Geo. Becks
11 G.H.Clarke
. . . . C. T. Parsloe Jr.
jr . . . . Mrs. Wilkinson
( . . . . Jennie Walters
Mrs. Spooner
Anna . . .
Sophia . .
Jane . . .
Mary ...
Mrs. Dander
LooisaCannan
Miss V. P. Grattan
A. P. Grattan
. Miss Morton
Mrs. Frank Rea
. Mrs. WUmot
ohn Wood acted Rosanthe, in the burletta of '' Brothers and
IS Wyndham, when he first came to this country, entered
n army. After a brief military service, he came North, and
iged at this theatre, but was discharged Biter the first week
npetency. He then returned to the army, and remained
>5, when he went back to England and reappeared on the
fie was present at the battles of ChancellorsvUle, Fredericks-
ttysburg, and all through the Red River campaign, under
Banks. He reappeared in America, at Wallack's Theatre,
I was for one season, after which be organized, and travelled
;er with, one of the first dramatic combinations on the road,
ted of John Parselle, J. H. Fitzpatrick, Belvil Ryan, George
and wife (Sydney Cowell), Florence Cowell, Margaret Young,
t Goodall.
9, 1863. •'Pocahontas" was revived, and the farce "My
* " was acted for the first time in America, cast as follows :
nrater . . Mrs. John Sloan
leer (first appearance here)
Mrs. Sedlev Brown
G. H. Clarke
d .... Thos. Owens
Geo. Jamison
Philips . .
Enoch Malable
Dolly. . . .
Mrs. Banter
Miss Banter
i!.
Mr. Evans
H. Stoddart
rs. FraiUc Rea
Miss Harris
Miss
, " Miles O'Reilly," a local absurdity, by Chas. Walcot, Jr.,
d for the first time. On Nov. 9 Byron's burlesque, ** The
Am All There/' was acted for the first time in America.
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Henri Lagadere .
Duke Gonzagues •
Duke de Nevers .
Elderly Gypsy Party
Carrickfergus
Mrs. John Wood
. G. H. Clarke
N. C. Lapaugh
. . Frank Rea
Miss Harris I
Regent Jennie Walters
iCsop C T. Parsloe Jr.
Blanche .... Mrs. Sedley Brown
Pepita Mrs. Frank Rea
Princess Wm. Davidge
On the same night Geo. Jamison's one act comedietta, ** There
Is No Such Word As Fail/' was acted. Geo. Jamison played the
Irishman, Arthur Fitzheron. After a long absence, Lotty Hough
appeared Nov. 30, as Mehi table Ann in "The Yankee Legacy."
Dec. 7, 1863, " As You Sow, So You Reap" was acted for the first
appearance of John Dyott. Dec. 28 "Camilla's Husband" was
played for the first time in America, and the cast was as follows :
Sir Philip Hailstone . . Geo. Jamison
Captain Shrimpton . . G. H. Clarke
Maurice Warner (his first
appearance) . . . J. K. Mortimer
Lady Camilla Hailstone, Mrs. John Wood
Miss Placida Poyntz . . Mrs. Howard
Lady Roseville
Major Lumley .
Hyacinth Jonquil
Dogbrier . .
Sloeberry . .
Red Judy . .
. Jennie de Lac^
• N. C. Lapaueh
. . .Geo. Becks
Wm. Davidge, Sr.
. Jennie Walters
• . Miss Harris
Chas. Mathew's farce, "A Bull in a China Shop," was given for
the first time in America Jan. 1 1, 1864, and with this cast :
Mr. Bagshot . . . J. K. Mortimer
Bellamy Brownsjohn . J. H. Stoddart
Emily Tipthorpe . . Mrs. John Sloan
Lucy Tipthorpe . . Jennie de Lacey
AraSella Fitzkensington Miss Harris
Mr. Tipthorpe . . Wm. Davidge, Sr.
Mr. Flitter Geonje Becks
Mr. Piper T. Owens
Susan Jennie Walters
Mrs. John Wood appeared the same evening as Cousin Cherry in
the farce of that name. Jan. 18 Frank Drew made his reappearance
in this city in Byron's burlesque, " Mazeppa," acting the title
rdle, while Mrs. John Wood played Olinska. Feb. 8 Byron's
burlesque " 111 Treated II Trovatore " was seen for the first time in
America, with this cast :
Manrico . . .
Azucena . . .
Count di Luna .
Ferrando . .
. Mrs. John Wood
. . Frank Drew
Wm. Davidge, Sr.
. N. C. Lapaugh
The Kinchin . . C. T. Parsloe, Jr.
Ruiz Mr. Walton^
Leonora .... Mrs. Sedley Brown-
Inez Miss
Henrietta Irving made her first appearance on this occasion, acting;
the Duchess De Chartres in "The Follies of a Night; " Feb. 15
the farce " A Curious Case " and " The Pride of the Market " were
acted. Feb. 24, for the benefit of the U. S. Sanitary commission,
" The Pride of the Market " and " 111 Treated II Trovatore " were
repeated.
" Taming a Butterfly " was acted for the first time on any stage
Feb. 25. It was an adaptation from the French, by Aug. Daly and
Frank Wood. It was cast as follows :
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Beaa-jobit
DsiidreT.
Riverol
Moriac .
Ponrciorc •
Jtctntlie .
. • Frank Drew
. J. K. Mortimer
. . G. H. Oarke
J. H. Stoddart
Wm. Davklge, Sr.
. Mrs. JohnWood
Conttaiice
Finette .
EkxUe .
Angeliqne
Mignonne
. Henrietta Inring
Mn. Sedley Brown
Jennie Walters
Amelia Harris
. Fanny Prestige
" Leap Year,"* was given March 21. '' Our N^ife" was produced
April II. J. Maddison Morton was the author. The cast was :
Rostae (first appearance
in New York) . Mrs. E. C Winter
Mariette . . . Mrs. Sedley Brown
G>ant de Brissac . . J. K. Mortimer
Marquis de Ligny • . G. H. Oarke
Pomaret J. H. Stoddart
Mrs. Winter was the wife of William >^nter, the dramatic editor
of Tfu New York TrUmm. '' Loyalina, or Brigadier General For-
tanio and His Seven Gifted Servants/' dramatized bv A. Oakey
Hall, was seen for the first time here April 1 1 and had this cast :
Ix-A)derman Gotham Thomas Owens
LojalinaandFortimio Mrs. JohnWood
Emperor Shoddy . Wm. Davidge, Sr.
Princess Violante (first appear-
ance here) . . Mrs. 6. F. Browne
Pertina Mrs. Grener
Fltrtina Jennie Walters
Fairy Mrs. Sedley Brown
Cof Alwayryie . . . Frank Drew
Princess Vindicta • . . Miss Harris
Florida Mn. Yonng
Ughtfoot ... C T. Pardee, Jr.
Strongback Mr. Neel
Boisterer . . . Haroki Fonburg
Goormaad Mr. Boys
Sharpshooter .... Mr. Edwards
Fineear Mr. HiU
April 33, 1864, being the three hundredth anniversary of the birth
of Sbakespeare, the occasion was duly celebrated at all the theatres.
The foundation stone of the Central Park statue in honor of Shake-
speare was laid by James H. Hackett, appropriate addresses being
delivered by Judge Charles P. Daly, Mavor Gunther, William
Wheatley, and others. Mrs. S^Iey Brown s benefit (this lady is
BOW known as Mrs. Sol Smith) took place May 1 1. May 23 " Paul's
Return," Watts Phillips' play, was given for the first time in America
with this cast :
hal Goklsworthy . . Charles Barron
Rkhtfd Goldsworthy George Jamison
Beitrice Goldsworthy Henrietta Irving
Bbacbe Wilton . Mrs. Sedley Brown
Mit. Clampit . . . Isabella Preston
Mit. Geomy Goldsworthy
Miss Walters
Geofiey T. Owens
Abel Honeydew . . . J. H. Stoddart
Howard Flmtskin .... Mr Berry
Herbert G. H. Oarke
Beeswing Mr. Bmciani
Zenobia Mrs. Vining
"Aladdin " was revived June 6, and ran until the season closed
Jttly 2. Mrs. John Wood plaved the title role ; William Davidge
ns the magician ; J. H. Stoddart, the Widow ; and Miss Walters,
the Princess. Annetta Galetti, danseuse, and Mons. Tophoff were
^ed to the spectacle June 13.
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A summer season commenced July 4, with the following English
opera company: Mme. Comte-Borchard, Louisa Myers, Mrs. M. E.
Burroughs, S. C. Campbell, Walter Birch, J. W. Neil, William Castle,
Warren White, and J. Clark. Antony ReiflF was the conductor.
" Maritana" was the opening opera, followed by " Fra Diavolo," " The
Bohemian Girl," and July 27 •* Rose of Castile," for the first time
given in its entirety, the following being the original cast in this
country :
Elvira . . . Mme. Comte-Borchard
Don Florio (his first appear-
ance in opera) . . . W. H. Leak
Donna Cormon . • . Louisa Myers
Beatrice . • . Mrs. M. £. Burroughs
Manuel Wm. Castle
Don Pedro . . . . S. C. Campbell
Don Fallust .... Walter Birch
Pablo J. Clark
The season terminated July 30, 1864.
The season 1864- 5 commenced Sept. 5, with the following com-
pany : J. K. Mortimer, J. H. Stoddart, W. Holston, Edward Lamb,
C. T. Parsloe, Jr., T. B. Berry, A. Odell, Wm. Davidge, B. T. Ring-
gold, C. H. Rockwell, Thomas J. Hind, Peck, Mrs. G. H. Gilbert,
Mrs. John Wood, Eliza Newton, Henrietta Irving, Amelia Harris,
Louisa Myers, E. Couran, Corilla Young, and Gilmer. Craven's
drama, " Miriam's Crime," was the opening play, cast thus :
Bernard B. T. Ringgold
Biles (first appearance
in America) .... W. Holston
Miriam Henrietta Irving
Mrs. Raby Amelia Harris
Huffin T. J. Hind
Scumley }. H. Stoddart
" A Comical Countess" was the afterpiece, with this cast :
Chevalier de Vilbrac J. K. Mortimer | Countess UEspalier . Mrs. John Wood
Baron De Bergonce . . J. H. Stoddart |
Sept. 12, " Jenny Lind at Last," followed Sept. 19 with " Finesse,"
a comedy written by the Countess of Giffard, better known as Lady
Dufferin, granddaughter of Richard Brinsley Sheridan. The cast
was :
Baroness (her first appearance
in New York) . Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Laura Brandon . . Miss £. Couran
Captain Mortimer • . T. B. Berry
Baron J. H. Stoddart
Dr. Bertrant . . . . J. H. Selwyn
John Poppleton . . . £dw. Lamb
Jules B. T. Ringgold
St. Clair T. J. Hind
FilUppi C. H. Rockwell
'^ Martin Chuzzlewit, " a dramatization by Stephen Fiske from
Dickens' novel, was given for the first time in America Sept. 26.
The cast was as follows :
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Humphrey Bond
. . Mr. Peck
. C. P. Ashley
J. K. Mortimer
Mrs. John Wood
M Mirtin Chnsslewit
Wm. Davidge, Sr.
fcmng Martin Chnzzlewit
B. T. Rinfifsold
omMM Choszlewit .
kathooy Chnsslewit
pcorge Chnsslewit
iontague Tigg •
faster Bailey . .
irs. Ned Chnsslewit Mrs.' R. Adams
mircy Gamp . . Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
obB Westlock . . C. H. RockweU
kanstns Mobble . . }. H. Selwyn
■lecksniff .... J. H. Stoddart
Oct 31 Eliza Newton made her first appearance in America, as
flelen in the comedietta of " Marguerite's Colors.'' Nov. 2 the
»era " The Rose of Castile," and •* Middy Ashore," were given.
Hcfv. 8 *' Time Works Wonders " was acted for the first time in this
iieatre. The cast was :
Tom Pinch .
Chivy Slyme
Mark Tapley
Spottletoe .
Gandere . .
Jenkins . .
Mary Graham
Mercy . •
Charity . .
Ruth Pinch .
Mrs. Lupin .
Mrs. Spottletoe
Mrs. Todgers
Betsy Prig .
. T. T. Hind
T. B. Beny
E. LamD
. Mr. Gillett
. C. Nelson
. Mr. Otis
Miss E. Couran
Henrietta Irvii^
Amelia Hams
Miss Hendricks
. Corilla Young
. Miss EUiott
Miss Mowbray
C. T. Parsloe, Jr.
Florentine .
Bessy Tulip
CUcken . .
Miss Tucker
0)klthumb .
. Henrietta Irving
. . Eliza Newton
. . Louisa Myers
Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
J. H. Stoddart
E. Lamb
. . . Mr. Berry
Jugby ....
Mrs. Goldthumb .
Sir Gilbert Norman
Oarence Norman .
Felix Goldthumb .
Professor Truffles .
C T. Parsloe, Jr.
Amelia Harris
. Thomas G. Hind
. B. T. Ringgold
J. K. McNTtlmer
Wm. Davic^ Sr.
*' Court Cards" was acted, for the first time here, Nov. 15, and
tlie cast was the following :
Dowager Duchess of Altenf els
Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Princess Amelia . . Henrietta Irving
Henninie von Waldeck Eliza Newton
Prince Max .... Mr. Ringeold
Baron von Babbelberg . Mr. Stoddart
Conrad von Rosenthsu . Mr. Mortimer
"Milky White," a two-act drama, by H. T. Craven, was first
«cted Nov. 21.
iDaaiel White .
Dicky Dags .
Aichibald Good
Mrs. Sadrip
Anne White
Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
. . Louisa Myers
. . . W. Holston
C. T. Parsloe, Jr.
T. B. Berry
Mrs. John Wood appeared Nov. 28, as the Marquis St. George in
the comedietta, by John Sefton, entitled ** St. George and the
Dragon." Dec. 12 "The Streets of New York" was revived, and
Tin until April i, 1865. April 3 a benefit was tendered to Mrs. John
Wood, when she appeared as Lady Gay Spanker in "London
Assurance." April 7 " The Honeymoon " was acted for the benefit of
J. H. Selwyn. Chas. H. Morton made his d6but as Duke Aranza.
The theatre was closed from April 1 5 to April 26, in consequence of
the assassination of President Lincoln. It reopened April 26, with
Ac spectacular extravaganza, " The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood,"
^th the following cast :
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Thomas, King of Noland, Harry Pearson
Princess Isabelle . . Mrs. Jonn Wood
Factotum
Teetotum
Larry 0*Log
Colin Qump
?ueen Serena
airy Antidota
Dewdrop
Wm. Davidge, Sr.
C. T. Parsloe, Jr.
. . £. Lamb
. . £. Gillett
Miss Mowbray
. Gorilla Young
Miss Hendricks
Lady Abigail
Gossamer .
Eleganta
Rosebud . .
Philamel
Choramusica
Baneful . .
Prince Perfect
Loidsa Myers
MissEllioCt
Louisa Miller
. Miss Lord
Miss Bosteed
Annie Wood
Amelia Harris
Eliza Newton
Lucia Deane, a young lady from Philadelphia, made her fint
appearance on the stage May 22, acting Kate O'Brien in ** Perfec-
tion." The theatre was closed June 20, and reopened June 22, with a
revival of '' Jessie Brown/' cast as follows :
Nana Sahib . • . . G. H. Morton
Randal McGregor J. K. Mortimer
Geordie (his first appearance)
G. W. Garrison
Rev. David Blount . . }. H. Stoddart
Sweeny H. Pearson
Gassidy £. Lamb
Achroet T. B. Beiry
Jessie Brown .... Eliza Newton
Amy Gampbell . . . Luda Deane
Alice Louisa Myen
Mary Miss Hendncks
** Jessie Brown " ran until the close of the season, July 8, and the
house remained dark for the summer months.
Mrs. John Wood commenced the third and last season of her
management Sept. 14, 1865, with the following company: J. K. Mor-
timer, J. H. Stoddart, James Lewis, G. W. Garrison, Harry Pearson,
C. H. Morton, T. J. Hind, C. H. Rockwell, J. Blake, E. Gillett,
G. F. Kenway, and Mr. Peck, Mrs. John Wood, Mrs. G. H. Gilbert,
Kate Newton, Eliza Newton, Louisa Myers, Amelia Harris, Luda
Deane, Emma Hendricks, Lee, Warren, Sinclair, Fox, and Smith.
John H. Selwyn was stage manager; Thomas Baker, musical
conductor; James Hayes, scenic artist. "The Captain of the
Watch" and the burlesque " Pocahontas/' was the initial programme,
with Mrs. John Wood as Pocahontas, Eliza Newton as Captain John
Smith, Harry Pearson as Powhattan, and Charles H. Morton as
Mynheer Rolff. James M. Lewis made his first appearance in this
city Sept. 18, as John Strong, in " Your Life 's in Danger." " London
Assurance*' was seen Sept 25. Mrs. John Wood acted Lady Gay,
and James Lewis, Dolly Spanker. Lucy Rushton made her Ameri-
can d^ut Oct. 2, in a drama called *' Lolah," cast as follows :
Capt. Sternhold
Rattlin . . .
Splicer . . .
Martin . . .
Peter Pugnashus
Miss Craven
Locy ....
Pok>losko . .
Oraako . . .
. C. Morton
. £. Gillett
J. S. Brown
. . J. Peck
. Jas. Lewis
Lucy Rushton
Miss M. Phelps
. . T. J. Hind
G. F. Kenway
Chiakee . . .
Lieut. Osmond
Mrs. Somerton
Adele Craven .
Lord Ravenscore
Newell Bertam
... J. Blake
G. F. Fawcetl
Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
. . Kate Newtoo
. Cbas. Mortoa
. C. H. RockweQ
Godfrey Chattenback G. W. Garrisoa
James A. Oddl
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It was a very bad play, and it was found advisable to change the bill,
Oct. 9, to ** As You Like It/' when Miss Rushton played Rosalind,
vith C. Keroble Mason as Jaques. ** The Streets of New York ''
wmm revived Oct. 12, with J. H. Stoddart as Adam Fairweather;
r. J. Hind as Gideon; J. K. Mortimer as Badger; G. W. Garrison,
^ml ; C. H. Rockwell, Mark Livingston ; Harry Fterson, Pu£Ey ;
Z. H. Morton, Dan ; James H. Budworth (his first appearance in
few York in nine years), Bob ; and Amelia Harris as Mrs. Puffy.
Hot. 1 3 ** The Sleeping Beauty " was revived, and the cast was as
Mlows: Thomas, Chas. Peters; Queen Serena, Mrs. G. H. Gilbert;
Baroo, C. Morton; Nurse, Miss Sinclair; Fairy Baneful, Amelia
Harris ; Princess Is-a-Belle, Mrs. John Wood ; Lady Aurora, Louisa
Hyers, and Larry O'Log, James Lewis. Mile. Augusta executed
several dances.
The first week in December '* Monte Cristo " was acted with this
ast*
Edmoiid Dantes .
Andrea Benedetto
X.DeB<mIle
Daaglan
ViDdort . .
FcruDd . .
Cadoooae .
£. L. Davenport
• J« H. Selw3m
C. H. Rockwell
. C. H. Morton
. . T. J. Hind
G. W. Garrison
. . Jas. Lewis
Abb^Faria J. H. Stoddart
Morell Mr. Scott
Governor Mr. Stanley
Albert Louisa Myers
Mercedes Kate Newton
Haydee Eliza Newton
Gtnlietta Brenner and Elise Scott led the ballet, assisted by Cardella,
LeoQ, and W. Conrad. Jan. 15, 1866, E. L. Davenport appeared as St.
Marc, with J. B. Studley as Gismondo, and Kate Newton as Dianora.
Mr. Davenport played Sir Giles Overreach in " A, New Way to Pay
Old Debts," Jan. 25. '' London Assurance " was presented Jan. 29,
fsr the reappearance of Mrs. John Wood, after an absence of two
aoQths. It had this cast :
Sir Hanxwrt .
Mu Harkaway
Cbt. Cbnrtley .
Dmie . . .
Udy Gay . .
J. H. Stoddart
. . . T. J. Hind
. G. W. Garrison
. E. L. Davenport
. Mrs. John Wood
Grace Harkaway . . • ElUa Newton
Dolly Spanker .... James Lewis
Mark Meddle . . . . C. H. Morton
Cool C. H. Rockwell
Pert Amelia Harris
Id consequence of severe indisposition, Mr. Davenport was unable
to appear for several nights.
Feb. $, ** Who Killed Cock Robin } " was acted for the first time in
America, with " Black Eyed Susan." In the comedy E. L. Daven-
port played Jack Raggett, and Mrs. John Wood, Miss Satanella
iinkle; E. L. Davenport played William and sang " A Yankee Ship
tnd I Yankee Crew," and " Columbia the Pride of the Ocean/* in the
dnma. Louisa Myers enacted Blue Peter and sang the ballad
"Black E^ed Susan.*' Mrs. John Wood played Dolly Mayflower,
^b. 26, 6eo. Fawcett Rowe first appeared in America, and played
Sir Charles CoMstream, in ** Used Up," and Clorinda, in the burlesque
154 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE
of " Cinderella e la Comare/' Mrs. John Wood acting Cinde
March 12 "Doing for the Best," by Lacy, was acted for the
time in America. Mr. Rowe was the Dick Stubbs; Lewis,
Hawkins ; Mrs. Gilbert, Betsy Stubbs ; Alice Placide, Jane,
Louisa Myers, Emily.
Geo. C. Davenport and Geo. C. Boniface appeared March i
" The Married Rake," for Kate Newton's benefit. " The Foundl
by C. H. Morton, was produced for his benefit March 21. Mr. ]
ton, of Wallack's Theatre, played Biles, in " Miriam's Crime,"
23, for Eliza Newton's benefit. March 30, 1866, G. W. Gar
took a benefit, and presented, for the first time in New 1
" Woodcock's Little Game," with Garrison as Mr. Woodcock, Ai
Harris, Mrs. Carver; H. L. Hinton, David; C. H. Morton, i
phus Swansdown ; Louisa Myers, Mrs. Woodcock, and Roch
Christopher Larkins. The burlesque '^ Cinderella " was also g
April 2, " The Three Guardsmen, or the Queen, the Cardinad
the Adventurer," was produced with this cast :
Anne of Austria, Mme. Methna Scheller
Constance .... Mrs. John Wood
Lady Winter .... Kate Newton
D'Artagnan .... G. F. Rowe
Athos }. B. Studley
Porthos G. C. Bo
Aramis C. H. Ro<
Buckingham . . . . C. H. AJ
Fouchet James
De Treville .... Thomas J.
'' David Copperfield," dramatized from Dickens by George Fa^
Rowe, was given May 21 with this cast:
David Copperfield . G. W. Garrison
Betsy Trotwood . Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Clara Pe^otty . • . Amelia Harris
Wilkins iSicawber . . G. F. Rowe
Steerforth .... G. C. Bo
Daniel Peggotty . . . J. B. Si
Ham C. H. W
Uriah Heep ... J. H. Stc
May 28 another dramatization of Dickens by Rowe, entitled '
Mutual Friend," was seen for the first time in America, and
this cast:
J. H. Stoddart
G. C. Boniface
C. H. Rockwell
G. W. Garrison
Mrs. G. H. G
. . G. F.
. . G. S. B
• • C« H. IM
. . .T.J.
Rokesmith (his first appear-
ance here) . . J. W. Albaugh, Sr.
Lavinia (her first appearance)
Marie Glover
Nicodemos Boffin . .
Eugene Wraybum
Mortimer Lightgood .
Bradley Headstone >
Rogue Riderhood . . . J. B. Studley
Charley Hexham . . . Louisa Myers
The last appearance of Mrs. John Wood at this house, an<
closing night of her management, was June 30. The occasior
marked by the presentation by A. Oakey Hall, on the part of 1
admirers, of a splendid gold watch. Mrs. Wood was fairly embe
Mrs. Wilfer . .
Silas Wegg . .
Reginald Wilfer
Gaffer Hexham
Mr. Venus . .
George Sampson
Bella Wilfer. .
Lizzie Hexham
Mrs. Boffin . .
. . E. <
Mrs. John '
. KateN
Amelia I
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MRS. JOHN WOOD'S OLYMPIC
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in bouquets, and the whole occasion was one not easily to be for-
gotten and fitly closed this lady's roemorable reign at the Olympic
Theatre. Mrs. John Wood was a very pretty woman, possessing a
fine figure and an attractive face. Her style was excellent in every-
thing she attempted. She read well, had a melodious voice, was
affecting in pathetic scenes and lively in those of a cheerful character,
was a graceful dancer, and, although her voice was not very strong, it
was melodious and well cultivated. She possessed the artistic talent
which satisfied every demand that could be made by the most rigid
stickler for a high degree of merit in a theatrical artist. Mrs. Wwd
sailed for London June 30, 1866. Her first appearance in America
was at the opening of the Boston Theatre, Sept. 1 1, 1854, as Gertrude
in '' A Loan of a Lover."
Leonard Grover commenced a summer season here July 2 with
** Aurora Floyd," which had this cast :
Kn. Archibald Floyd
Mrs. Humphrey Bland
Mnm Floyd .... £inily Jordan
^Archibald Floyd . . . A. W. Fenno
John MeUish . . . Frank Lawlor
Capt. Bulstrode . . . G. H. Oarke
Lieut Walden . . . C. H. Rockwell
Grimstone .... £. T. Sinclair
''The Octoroon " was acted July 7 for the first time at this house.
^The Ice Witch," by Buckstone, was produced July 23. Emma and
<Ada Webb and Mark Smith were specially eng^ed. "The Ice
Pitch's" cast was thus:
Dame Margery Mrs. Saunders
el Ada Webb
7 UUa Emma Webb
^ Miss Bond
£dda Miss Glover
Finoa Miss Powers
Dnida Kate Newton
Heda Therese Wood
htjT Alice Harrison
Norno Georgie Telbin
Soiden Miss Browne
Tdda MissCarlysle
Magnus Snora .... Mark Smith
Harold G. H. Clarke
GruthioflE J. M. Ward
Tycho E. T. Sinclair
Sweno J. E. Whiting
Stemo Mr. Burke
Runic J. T. Waud
Edric Mr. Peck
J>?liB°i} • • • -F^nk Faster
Luke Mr. Henderson
Thrysa Mr. Mortimer
Tbe summer season closed Sept. i .
The fall and winter season opened Sept. 3 with Leonard Grover
II manager. The company consisted of J. H. Stoddart, Charles
Otters, W. Barron, M. C. Daly, T. J. Hind, E. T. Sinclair, Mrs.
anoders, Kate Newton, and others. '' Rip Van Winkle " was the
tening attraction, with Joseph Jefferson as Rip Van Winkle. ** Our
nerican Cousin " was revived Oct. 4, with Jefferson as Asa Trench-
1 and Charles Vandenhoff (his first appearance in America) as
d Dundreary. " The Cricket on the Hearth " was produced Oct.
Jefferson as Caleb Plummer, Vandenhoff as John Perrybingle,
Blanche Gray as Bertha. This was her first appearance here.
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" Woodcock's Little Game," Oct. 22, 23, 24, and 27, with " The S
fire/' Jefferson as Tobias Shortcut. Jefferson terminated his enga
ment Oct. 27, and " Our American Cousin " was revived Oct.
Charles Wheatleigh played Asa Trenchard. Boucicault's dnu
'' The Long Strike/' was acted for the first time in America Oct.
and with this cast :
Noah Learovd . . Charles Wheatleigh
Johnny Reiliey (his first appear-
ance here) . . • McKee Rankin
Gentleman from headquarters
£. T. Sinclair
Sir John Fairfield
Thorrock . .
John O'Dick .
James Staley .
Kichard Radley
Mr. AspinaU
Mr. Armitage .
Mr. Brook . .
Mr. Thomas
Mr. Harmon
Mr. Strasse
Mr. Parshall
Wm. Barron
Mr. Kenway
. T. J. Hind
C. H. Burke
Jem Starke .
Crankshaw .
Moneypenny
Mr. Wiglev .
Mr. Spumer
Slack . .
Capt. Wolfe
Jack O'Bob .
Tom O'Bill .
Jane Learoyd
Maggie . .
Susan . .
Betsy . . .
C. H. Vanden
. . J. T. >^
. J. H. Stod
. . John M<
. . Mr. Prej
. . Alfred B<
. . Mr. Gi
. . M. C. I
, . Mr. Pctei
. . Kate Nef
Georgie Te
Alice Harr
. Therese VI
Nov. 22 Robert Craig's burlesque, " Hamlet, or Wearing of
Black/' with Stuart Robson and Amelia Harris as Hamlet ;
Ophelia; Nov. 29 James M. Ward appeared in ''Handy Anc
*' The Bride of Lammermoor " was produced Dec. 10 under the t
of ** The Master of Ravenswood/' with this cast:
Edgar of Ravenswood
Sir William Ashton .
Capt Douelas Ashton
Hayston of Backlaw,
Captain Craiggelt . .
Lucy Ashton (ner first
ance here) . . .
Caleb Balderstone
Lady Ashton . . .
Geon
>rgt Jordan
T. J. Hind
Wm. Barron
C. H. Vandenhoff
Stuart Robson
appear-
. Rose £3rtinge
J. H. Stoddart
Caroline Carson
Henry Ashton . . . Therese Vi
Bide the Bent . . . . £. T. Sin<
Norman J. T. V
Robert Mr. Keo
Ramsay J. M. V
Murray J. 1
Melville C. H. Bi
Alice Mrs. Saun
Mysie Florence
Trouble was anticipated on the appearance of Geo. Jordan, y
had, in the earlier days of the war, associated him'^elf in New
leans with an organization known as " The Cocktail Guards/' wt
expressed open sympathy with the Rebels ; and for this reason it
feared that his reappearance in New York would be attended ¥
disturbance, and so a force of police was held in attendance ; but
good sense of the people prevailed, and the services of the authori
were not called upon. The drama was handsomely mounted
well acted, but it was played to empty benches. Its failure
attributed to the fact of Jordan joining the Cocktail Guards,
returned to England, but revisited America with Miss Baten
He died of apoplexy in his dressing-room in London, Eng. He
playing Pygmalion in ''Pygmalion and Galatea," Nov. 15, 1873.
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The Cocktail Guards, about whom so much has been written, had
this list of officers and other members :
Rank
Namb
LiNB
Captain . .
Ut Lieutenant
2d Lieutenant
1st Sergeant .
ad Sergeant .
itt Corporal .
ad Corporal .
Surgeon
Qoartennaster
Vivandiere
John E. Owens Low Comedy
George Jordan Leading Business
Mark Smith First Old Men
£. Fenelon Utility
A. H. Davenport Juvenile Business
T. B. MacDonough .... Stage Manager
M. W. LeffingweU .... Utifity
Dr. G. Collins Utility
W. H. Lei^hton Utility
Miss Francis Danseuse
Privates. — W. H. Chippendale (treasurer), Oscar F. Amv (scene
psdnter), L. Schoolcraft, L. Sharp, Paul Brillant (dancer), C. H.
Morton, Alfred Howell, Frank Paige, Thomas Owens, W. H. Riley,
W. A. Thomas, Carlo Patti, T. M. St Clair, J. Biddies, R. McGuire, W,
E Douglas, J. M. Brucciani, Francis Lance, Harry Hawk, G. H.
Wallack, D. F. Grove, Thos. M. Smith, Fred Maeder, T. Davey, John
L Phillips, J. Guerling, also very nearly all the scene shifters,
musicians, and small people in the Varieties Theatre, New Orleans, La.
During the secession excitement, New Orleans seems to have been
iofect^ with the fever, and, in anticipation of a brush with the
North, military companies were organized in that city. January 21,
1861, a meetmg was held on the stage of John Owens' Varieties
Theatre to form a military company for the purpose of taking up
anns in the cause of secession. Mark Smith was chief spokesman,
W. H. Chippendale was called to the chair, and T. B. MacDonough
scted as secretary. After the proper discussion, they proceeded to
dect officers, Mr. Smith insisting on a viva voce vote, so that there
should be no skulking. The election resulted as stated above.
The theatre was closed for rehearsal Dec. 24, and at a matinee,
Dec. 25, " The Huguenot Captain " was first produced, with Charles
Banon as Ren6 de Pardillon, Mr. Stoddart as Sergeant Locust.
In the second act Young America, the pupil of Gabriel Ravel, ap-
peared as Punchinello. £. de Mondion took a benefit Jan. 8, 1867,
tnd appeared as Hamlet. A season of English opera commenced
Jan. 14, with the Caroline Richings company as the stars. '' Martha "
vas given for the first time here in English, and had this cast :
ladf Henrietta Caroline Richings
Plnkett S.C.Campbell
Nancy Mrs. £. Seguin
Lionel W. Castle
Tristan H. C. Peakes
Sheriff W. CosteUo
TTiis was followed by "Maritana," " Fra Diavolo," "Don Pas-
qoale/' " La Somnambula," " The Daughter of the Regiment," " The
Rose of Castile *' and " Linda di Chamounix." For her benefit.
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Feb. I, Caroline Richings oflFcred "The Blind Man's Daughter," one
act of " Martha," and the Druid scene from " Norma." Peter Rich-
ings appeared on this occasion. The season closed Feb. 2.
A season of German opera opened Feb. 4, with the following
artists : Mile. Elvira Naddi, Mile. Marie Frederici, Mile. Johann
Rotter, Mile. Johannsen, and Herren Joseph Herrmans, Franz
Himmer, Wilhelm Formes, Joseph Chandon, William Groschell,
John Armand, Alphonse Urch, and Otto Lehman. Their repertory
consisted of " William Tell," " Faust," " The Magic Flute," " The
Marriage of Figaro," " Martha," " The Merry Wives of Windsor,"
'• Tannhauser," " The Czar and Carpenter," ** Dcr Freischiitz " and
" Alessandro Stradella." Feb. 18 the dramatic season was resumed,
with a revival of " The Streets of New York," with John K. Morti-
mer as Badger. March 18 the Caroline Richings company re-
turned for six weeks. Their repertory was : ** The Bohemian Girl,"
" La Somnambula," " The Daughter of the Regiment," " Martha,"
" Doctor of Alcantara," " Fra Diavolo," •' The Rose of Castile,"
" Linda," " Maritana," " The Crown Diamonds," and '* The Enchant-
ress." This last opera was given twelve times. W. S. Andrews,
formerly of the Winter Garden Theatre, took a benefit April 26.
The programme was : " Our American Cousin " and " Jenny
Lind."
For John Brougham's benefit, Aug. 30, " The Serious Family "
and '* Pocahontas," were played. The season closed Aug. 31, and
Leonard Grover retired from the management.
Jas. E. Hayes was announced as the new manager, but John A.
Duff was in reality the director. The season opened Sept. 9, 1867,
with Joseph Jefferson as Rip Van Winkle. Geo. L. Fox was stage
manager, and Clifton W. Tayleure business manager. W. Davidge,
J. J. Wallace, Harry Wall, Owen Marlowe, T. J. Hind, G. L. Fox,
Willie Seymour, Mrs. Edmonds, the Misses McCormack, Alice
Harrison, and Bessie Foote were in the opening play. For eight
weeks *' Rip Van Winkle " attracted crowded houses.
" A Midsummer Night's Dream " was revived Oct 28, with this
cast:
Lysander (his first appearance
in New York) . . . Fred Franks
Hermia (first appearance in
New York) . . Mrs. J. J. WaUace
Peasblossom (first appearance in
New York) .... Clara Fisher
Puck (first appearance in New York)
Master Willie Young
Singing Fairy . . . Alice Harrison
Theseus Harry Wall
Demetrius J. J. Wallace
Egcus T. J. Hind
Philostrate £. T. Sinclair
Hippolyta . . . Mrs. C. Edmonds
Helena .... Louise Hawthorne
Oberon Fann^ Stockton
Titania .... Cornelia Jefiferson
Bottom G. L. Fox
Quince W. Davidee, Sr.
Snug C. K. Fox
Flute Owen Marlowe
Snout Mark Quinlan
Starveling .... J. B. Howland
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Dec. 15 Rosa Cooke played Oberon. The play ran until Feb. i,
/868» having been represented one hundred consecutive times.
Feb. 3 Maggie Mitchell appeared, supported by James W. Collier.
This house was closed March 9, for rehearsal of " Humpty
Dumpty/' produced for the first time March 10. It was in seven-
teen scenes, and engaged sixty persons. The opening burlesque
prolc^^e was written by A. Oakey Hall. In it Alice Harrison per-
sonated Burlesque; Mrs. C. Eldmonds, Romance ; and E. T. Sinclair,
New Jersey. The principal dancers were Rita Sangalli, Betty Rigl,
and M. Baptistan, with the Miles. Schell, Laurent, Lillie Whiting,
and Blake and M. Cellini as seconds. M. Jourbon was master of
ballet. In the harlequinade, G. L. Fox was Clown, C. Fox, Pan-
taloon, Frank Lacey, from the London theatres, Harlequin, and
Emily Rigl, Columbine. Incidental to the pantomime, Carrie A.
Moore, John Engle, and C. E. Lovett performed a skating act, and
several other specialties were introduced.
Mile. Leah, dancer, appeared March 17, and March 31 Little
Viola Rand, a child dancer, was seen. The next addition was that
of Mr. Goodrich, champion skater. June 6 the one hundredth per-
ionnance took place, and the season terminated. The summer
season was commenced June 8, the pantomime still running, and
June 15 it was reconstructed. A new ballet was introduced. June
18 Mr. Goodrich broke his arm, and his place was taken for a time
ly Mr. Swift. A new burlesque opening by A. Oakey Hall was
substituted July 6, and July 20 Charles and Annie Austin, Zouave
drill performers, appeared. M. Cochon, a tenor singer, appeared
AqK- 3» <^d Louis Zanfretta, a gymnast and pantomimist, Aug. 31.
Tlie summer season closed Sept. 4, and the fall and winter
season commenced Sept. 6, " Humpty Dumpty " having reached its
one hundred and ninety-eighth performance. Lena Edwin and
Irene Gay now joined the company. Oct. 12, 1868, a new ballet
ooq)s, including M. Costa, the Miles. Pagani, Letto, Kurtz, the
Sbtcrs Negra, Betty Remmclsberg, and others were added. Oct. 26,
Millie Sackett took the place of Irene Gay as Romance. The latter
lady was afterwards known as Mrs. Fred Maeder.
The following I obtained from Clifton W. Tayleure: "The box
office received ^1,406,000, during the run of * Humpty Dumpty.'
'The Black Crook' was running at Niblo's Garden, and principal
dancers were not easily to be found. A quarrel between Vestvali
and Sangalli enabled me to secure the latter. Betty and Emily
Rigl, who had previously seceded from Niblo's, were also secured.
Sangalli received $180 a week. The two Rigls received jointly the
same amount. The entire ballet cost, with the extra music, cory-
phees, and figurantes, $943 a week."
Mr. Tayleure retired from the business management of this house,
Jan. 4, 1869, and was succeeded by Dan Symons. A litigation now
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ensued as to the introduction of a comic railroad effect into one
of the scenes of "Humpty Dumpty/' which was objected to by
Augustin Daly as a violation of his rights, and an injunction was
obtained by that gentleman. The affair, however, was compromised
by a modification of the scene and the payment of a fee to Mr
Daly.
The pantomime was finally withdrawn May 15, 1869, having
been acted four hundred and eighty-three times; matinees were
given every Wednesday and Saturday. The house was closed
May 17, for rehearsal of " Hickory Dickory Dock," which was
produced May 18, with this cast:
Hickory Dickory Dock and Clown
G. L. Fox
Mrs. Ancientry Spratt and Pan-
taloon C. K. Fox
Jack of the Bean Stalk and Harle-
quin Frank Lacej
Little Red Riding Hood and Col-
umbine .... Mile. A. Laurent
The Kiralfy troupe of Hungarian dancers made their American
d6but May 31. There were in this party Imre» Bolossy, Haniola,
Emelie and Katie Kiralfy, and others. Haniola was the principal,
Emelie and Katie the seconds. Haniola (afterwards the wife ol
A. L. Parkes) died in this city Dec. 26, 1889. Emelie married 8
non-professional of this city and retired from the stage. Katie is
the wife of Edmund Gerson the amusement agent. ** Hickory
Dickory Dock" was withdrawn after Sept. 4.
Edmund Falconer, the author and actor, made his American d€bic
May 29, in his own drama, " A Noble Revenge." " The Peep m
Day " was acted June 2, with the author, Mr. Falconer, as Barnes
OToole. Mr. Falconer closed June 4. John Brougham appears
June 6, in "O'Donnell's Mission," with Thos. E. Morris, Geor@
Clarke, Stuart Robson, A. W. Fenno, J. M. Boyd, H. Bland, Ham
Wall, Kate Newton, and Lillie Eldridge in the cast " Domb^
and Son" was done June 9, " David Coppcrfield " and " Pocahontas
June 10, with Kate Reignolds as the heroine. " Treasure Trove, Oi
Buried Gold," was acted for the first time on any stage June 2J,
and had this cast:
Allen Pierce .... George Clarke
Miss Anne Matchieson Lillie Eldridge
Vice President Board of Share-
holders Chas. Foster
Mrs. Matchieson . . . Amelia Harris
Hon. Mrs. Solicitous Louisa Eldridge
Mrs. Harpaway . . Mrs. Mark Smith
Larry Barnes
Hastings .
Mr. Suydam
Mr. Jenkins
Mr. Lindell
Miles McCarthy
. Stuart Robson
W. H. Whalley
. . Mr. Fenno
Belvil Ryan
. . C.J.Fyfie
J. M. Waid
Thomas B. de Walden's " British Neutrality " was first seen hei«
July I, and had this cast :
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Admiral Farragat . . Charles Foster
Commandant of Fortress Monroe
C. J. Fyffe
Reaben Graydon (his first appear-
ance here) . Chas. R. Thome, Jr.
Vernon Birkwood (first appear-
ance here) . . . Owen Marlowe
Nance Crane (her first appearance
in New York) . . . Mrs. Williams
Pat Donnely
Jack Hawser .
Pierre Boncour
John Benjamin
Rose Graydon
. . J. M. Ward
Harry S. Murdoch
. . W. H. Bland
. . A. W. Fenno
. Kate Newton
This play was taken from T. P. Cooke's prize drama, *' True to
the Core."
July 8 a band of Arabs, called the Beni Zoug Zoug, appeared in
conjunction with the dramatic company; July 15 a Japanese com-
pany appeared; July 22 John Brougham was seen in ** Columbus Re-
constructed/' assisted by Emily Thome. " The Post Boy " was also
played. ** Dombey and Son " was seen Aug. 19. The cast was :
Capt Cattle Broueham
Susan Nipper .... Emily Thome
Carker H. S. Murdoch
Dooibey Chas. Foster
Edith . . .
Joe Bagstock >
Jack Bunsby >
Mrs Kate Meek
W. E. Sheridan
** Unde Tom's Cabin " was produced Sept. 6, with this cast :
Topsy . .
Mox Ophelia
Beacon Perry
Ceo. Harris
Skem . .
VDdeTom
Mrs. G. C. Howard
Mrs. T. J. Hind
Geo. L. Fox
J. K. Mortimer
. E. T. Sinclair
. Asa Cushman
Eliza Ida Vemon
Eva Minnie Jackson
Lawyer Marks . . . . C. K. Fox
Simon Legree .... J. B. Studley
St. Clair Geo. Becks
Hinnie Jackson was Mrs. Asa Cushman. This was succeeded
Oct. 4 by " The Streets of New York," with John K. Mortimer and
Hiza Newton as Badger and Alida Bloodgood ; J. B. Studley played
Capt Fairweather. Harry Hotto made his first appearance as Mr.
Pid^. This play had a run of five weeks and was followed, Nov.
8, tor the first time in America, by F. W. Robinson's "Poor Hu-
Bttnity," The cast was:
Ite?. Tlieobald GifiEord J. K. Mortimer
Honce Essenden . . H. Cunningham
Augusta Gifford
GeorxeCarr
halEssenden
IV. Rivers .
Iwletuu
Mr. Bates .
to|er Hodge
Florence Noble
. J. B. Studley
Geo. Becks
}. M. Charles
G. F. Ketchum
. . S. Wright
Mr. Bolton |
Mrs. Wiseby .
Nella Carr . .
Laura GifiEord .
Sallie . . . .
Mrs. Carr . .
Mary . . . .
Banks' Widow .
Mrs. Mudgeson
. . W. Holston
. . Eliza Newton
. . Lily Vining
. Minnie Jackson
Miss F. Andrews
Miss E. Germaine
. . Miss Fenton
. Mrs. E. Wright
" Under the Gaslight " was presented Dec. 6, with J. K. Mortimer
as Snorkey, and Chas. T. Parsloe, Jr., as Bermudas. There were also
in the cast : J. B. Studley, M. C. Daly, George Becks, Harry Cunning-
ham, J. M. Charles, Asa Cushman, Ketchum, Hotto, Conolly, Wright,
Bolton, Masters Dan and Heame, Ida Vernon, Lily Vining, Marie
VOL. n. — II
1 62 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Ci^
Longmore, Peach Blossom (her first appearance here), Florence
Noble, M. Andrews, S. Germaine, and Mrs. E. Wright.
Geo. L. Fox returned Jan. 3, 1870, as Ferguson Trotter, in " The
Writing on the Wall." Harry C. Ryner first appeared on this
occasion, acting Richard Oliver. Jan. 17, G. L. Fox was seen as
Paul Pry and Jacques Strop, in "Robert Macaire;" Jan. 31, as
Aminadab Sleek, in " The Serious Family," and Tobias Shortcut, in
"The Spitfire." T. C. de Leon's burlesque of "Hamlet," was seen
Feb. 14:
Hamlet G. L. Fox
Claudius Ben Maginlev
Polonius . . . Lester Cavendisn
Horatio .... Blanche Bradshaw
Laertes Marie Lon^ore
Rosencrantz . . . J. M. Charles
Guildenstem . . . G. F. Ketchum
Osric Fanny Queen
Priest Mr. Conolly
Marcellus .
Bernardo
Ghost . .
First Actor .
Second Actor
Actress . .
Gravedigger
Gertrude
Ophelia . •
• G. A.
. Laura Qoeen
Mrs. £. Wrigbt
H. Cunningfaan
. . S. Wr^t
. Asa CoshmaB
Julia Qaecs
Mrs. Bradshav
. Belle Howitt
This was the first appearance at this theatre of Ben Maguile|r,
Lester Cavendish, Blanche Bradshaw, Fanny, Laura, and Juhi
Queen, and Belle Howitt. The burlesque held the boards for
several weeks, and was followed, April 18, by " Macbeth/' a travesty,
with all of Locke's original music.
Duncan J. M. Charles
Malcolm Julia Queen
Macbeth G. L. Fox
Banquo H. Cunningham
Macduff C. K. Fox
Rosse Fanny Queen
Monteith Miss Newton
Angus Miss Lawson
Fleance Master Topack
First Singing Witch . . Laura Queen
Second Singing Witch Mme. Pozzone
The house closed May 7, and reopened May 16, with "The Fiir
One With the Golden Wig," which had this cast:
Lady Macbeth
Gentlewoman
Seward . .
Seyton . .
Physician .
First Witch
Second Witch
First Officer
Second Officer
Hecate . .
Marie Longnore
Sarah Gerauinc
. . W. Eoaice
. . LoluPiiar
J. L.Leirii
G. F. Ketchidi
. Mrs. Wr^
. G. A. Beue
Mr. K^
. HerrStsMk
Princess Ba.be-bi-bo>bu . H. T. Allen
Prince Huckaback . . M. W. Fiske
Marquis Very-so-so . . M. B. Snvder
Count Prettilittleman . Jenny Gilmer
Hon. Sambofromsingsing, J. H. Jones
Queen Titum-tiUy-siUy . Hattie O'Neil
Fairy Lucidora . . Pauline Hayden
Graceful .... Mrs. Jas. A. Oates
Leander .
Callposh .
Drinkhard
Eatquick
Paynone .
Graball .
Sugarall .
Honeydew
J
H. Chattotos
. J. T. Watei
W. R. H]^
H. H* Pntt
Mr. Rentfd
. . P. Bciier
. IdaD'Si^cr
MissH.Stoia
In addition to a ballet, there appeared A. M. ('' Tony ") HemandA
Leon Brothers, and Prof. M. 0*Reardon, the tumbleroniconperforaer*
June 6 G. W. Jester, ventriloquist, made his bow.
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'• The Daughter of the Regiment, or the Eight Hundred Fathers,"
was produced June 13, with this cast:
Stephen Miss Germaine
Valet Miss Watson
Little Corporal . . . Mile. D'Soyer
Marchioness De Berkenfeldt
Mrs. J. J. Prior
Duchess de Grandt^te
Mrs. W. R. Hayden
Josephine . . . Mrs. Jas. A. Oates
Servant Scalade ... H. T. Allen
GuOlot J. H. Chatterton
Pumpemickle . • . . M. W. Fiske
Duke de Grandt^te . . H. H. Pratt
Bernard W. R. Hayden
Pierre J. H. Jones
Etienne P. Berger
Incidental to this was a comic ballet, in which Willie Edouin gave
an imitation of Mile. Bonfanti, and H. H. Pratt of Sig. Novissimo,
while the Hernandez troupe gave their " Boston Peace Jubilee " acts.
" The Field of the Cloth of Gold " was given June 20, with Alice
Oates as Earl Damley, Georgie Dickson, (her first appearance) as
Lady Constance, Lulu Prior as Anne Boleyn, and J. Dunn (his first
appearance) as Henry VIII. July 2 the season terminated.
The pantomime, "Wee Willie Winkle," was produced Oct. 5,
1870, and ran until Feb. 6, 1871, when Schonberg and T. B. de
Walden's burlesque " G. L. Richdieu," was produced for the first
time, with G. L. Fox as G. L. Armand Des Etats Unis (Riche-
lieu) ; Ada Harland as Secretary of Hymen (De Mauprat) ; Lillie
Hdridge as Secretary of Venus (Julie de Mortimer) ; Jennie
Yeamans as Secretaiy of Momus (Frangois) ; Edward Coleman as
Secretary of Hades (Baradas).
Dal/s new play, "Horizon," was produced March 21, 1871. It
had this cast:
Sandown Rowse
]olm Loder .
Rocks . .
Mackenzie .
Sahentus Bill
Wannamucka
Wshcotah .
Alleyn Van Dorp
Heathen Chinee
The Unattached
. . G. L. Fox
J. K. Mortimer
. O. B. Collins
J. L. de Bonay
. F. S. Wilbur
C. Wheatleigh
. W. H. Pope
. Hart Conway
. Harry Pratt
H. R. Teesdale
Seret. Crocker . . . . F. Chapman
Meddie Agnes Ethel
Bie Spider Geo. Sands
Coke Ballen .... Chas. Warwick
Wolf Van Dorp . . . J. B. Studley
Uncle Billy Geo. Beane
Judge Scott .... £. T. Sinclair
Guide Geo. Atkins
Ceephus John Pendy
There were also in the cast Jennie Yeamans, Mrs. Ed. S. Tarr, Mrs.
/. J. Prior, Mrs. Annie Yeamans, and Lulu Prior.
After being in the courts for many years, the ligitation as to the
ovnership of this theatre was settled at this time. John Duff was
sued b^ the heirs of Mr. Trimble, for the repossession of the
Olympic Theatre property, valued at ^400,cxx>. It was argued by
the claimants that Mr. Duff never bought the property, but that it
was placed in his hands to pay certain claims due certain creditors
of Mr. Trimble, while Mr. Duff as firmly protested that the property
was his. This led to a litigation, and, the case being tried in this
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city, Mr. Dufif was beaten. He carried the case to the Court c
Appeals. This court also decided in favor of the Trimbles. Thi
ended the case, and gave the property to the claimants. By th
will of Mr. Trimble, the entire property went to his four daughters
" Jack Sheppard " was produced on Feb. 15 : Geo. L. Fox as Owe
Wood; John K. Mortimer, Darrell; J. B. Studley, Sir Rowland
Harry Pearson, Blueskin ; Ada Harland, Jack ; and Jennie Yeaman:
Stimkid. Lucille Western appeared June 5, in " East Lynne," su|
ported by James A. Heme and Frank Mordaunt. "The Chil
Stealer" was seen June 19. Miss Western narrowly escaped bein
one of the great actresses of her generation, but escape it she die
Her emotional powers, her occasional characterizations were th
offspring of intuition. The public saw in her a woman of grea
natural powers, lacking only great cultivation; and yet it i
possible that cultivation would have spoiled her altogether.
Rose and Harry Watkins appeared here June 26 in " Kathlee;
Mavourneen." A matinee performance was given June 29 for th
benefit of the widow and family of Dan Symons. The programm
was, ** Delicate Ground," " Lend Me Five Shillings," and " Stal
Secrets." Among the artists who appeared were, Joseph Jeffersoi
Mrs. James A. Oates, Blanche de Bar, Grace Rawlinson, NelL
Young, Mrs. Annie Yeamans, Neil Warner, Hart Conway, H. I
Bascomb, Frank Mordaunt, Geo. L. Fox, H. A. Weaver, Sr., Geo. ^
Beane, and E. T. Sinclair.
"Under Two Flags, or Trodden Down," by Harry Watkins, ^ms
given July 3. Mrs. Watkins took a benefit July 14, when " It Tak--
Two to Quarrel " and " The Pioneer Patriot " were acted. Johi^
Allen appeared July 17 in " Schneider, or Dot House Von dcr Rhini.^
He continued until Aug. 12, when the season closed.
" Humpty Dumpty " was revived Aug. 31 and was withdrawn Ju
II, 1872, having been performed three hundred and thirty-thmi
times. G. L. Fox, on that night, for his benefit and last night c
the season, performed the title rdle for the one thousand and firsi
time. The Marie Aimee Opera Bouffe company appeared here Oct
4* Nov. 1 1 the Lydia Thompson company commenced, and closed
Dec. 7. Samuel Colville and Alex. Henderson were now the mana-
gers of this house, but they retired Feb. 8, 1873. " Humpty Dumpty"
was revived Feb. 17, and was withdrawn June 7, after one hundred
and twenty-seven performances. This was followed by the Coleman
Sisters, Clara and Louise, in a drama called *' Driven from Home."
The next season commenced August 31, with the Lydia Thomp-
son company in " Mephisto and the Four Sensations." John Duf
was the sole lessee and manager, George Tyler, acting manager, J
J. McCloskey, stage manager. Sept. i M. Collodion, French can
caturist, made his American d^but. He closed on Sept. 6. " Sinba<
the Sailor" was revived Sept. 8, and during the performance Lydi;
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Thompson and Henry Taylor performed, for the first time in this
city, a musical duet and dance entitled " The Dancing Quakers."
Sept, 22, the first act of ** Aladdin," preceded by " Sinbad." " Madame
Angot's Child/' an English version of ** La Fille de Madame Angot,"
for the first time in America, Sept. 29, by Mrs. James A. Oates and
her company. It was withdrawn after the performance of Oct. 1 1.
" The Grand Duchess " was presented Oct. 13. ** Mons. Choufleuri,"
preceded by " An Alarming Sacrifice," was seen Oct. 20, and ran
until Friday, when on that and the following evening ** Mons. Chou-
flcuri " and the third act of '' Mme. Angot's Child " were given, and
the Oates company closed. Robert McWade commenced Oct. 27
in hb own version of '' Rip Van Winkle," which ran until Nov. 24,
when Edwin Adams appeared in "Enoch Arden." Dec. 3 "The
Marble Heart " was acted and ran until Dec. 1 1 , when " Richard III."
was given, and repeated Dec. 13. "Enoch Arden" was repeated
Dec. 12 and at the matinee Dec. 13. "The Dead Heart" was pro-
duced Dec. 15, and acted during the week, save on Dec. 19, when
" Dreams of Delusion " and " Wild Oats " were riven.
Edwin Adams was the original in America 01 Robert Landry in
" The Dead Heart," and of Ivan Khorvitch in " The Serf." This
was bis last engagement in this city. His last appearance on the
stage as an actor was at the California Theatre, San Francisco, May
27, 1876, when he played lago, to the Othello of John E. McCuUough.
His last appearance on the stage was in the California Theatre, Feb.
12, 1877, at a benefit yielding him about ^2,700. He was unable to
act, but occupied a chair in the centre of the stage. The song of
** Auld Lang Syne" was taken up by little Alice Harrison, the com-
pany joining in the chorus, when, during the singing, Mrs. Judah —
the oldest of San Francisco's actresses, and not then in good health,
who was feebly standing with the rest — was led by Barton Hill
towards Mr. Adams. The actor arose, embraced and kissed the lady,
and, in his fine, old, gallant way, offered her his chair. She declined
\ with a simple movement of the hands, in motherly tenderness pressed
: him to his seat again, and, taking her place behind him, wept bitterly
« antil the curtain fell. The scene was deeply affecting, and touched
:* the heart more keenly than anything that has ever been seen in the
fiction of the drama. After lingering for over three weeks at Phila-
^ ddphia, and having for the prior forty-eight hours been unable to
^ take any nourishment whatever, Edwin Adams died Oct. 28, 1877.
Mr. Adams was bom in Medford, Mass., Feb. 3, 1834. His first
appearance on the stage was August 29, 1853, as Stephen in "The
Hunchback," at the National Theatre, Boston, Mass.
"Humpty Dumpty" was revived Feb. 17, 1873. and withdrawn
June 7. after one hundred and twenty-seven performances. The
total number of performances at this theatre was nine hundred and
k^y-lhrec. It was revived at the Grand Opera House Nov. 25, 1873,
1 66 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Daj*
where it was acted seventy-nine times, and was withdrawn after Feb.
7, 1874. G. L. Fox performed " Humpty-Dumpty " in the Bowery
one hundred and eighty-five times, making his total number of per-
formances of that character, up to the date last mentioned, one thou-
sand two hundred and seven. In all, then, "Humpty Dumpty"
was played in New York alone, with Mr. Fox, one thousand two
hundred and sixty-eight times.
Dec. 22 the theatre was closed, and on Dec. 23 "Gabriel Grub'*
was produced, preceded by "An Object of Interest," which gave
place on Dec. 29 to '' Family Jars." The house was reopened as a
variety theatre Jan. 19, 1874, with George H. Tyler as manager, who
continued until March 9, when he retired. The next season com-
menced Aug. 21, 1874, under the management of John F. Poole.
A specialty entertainment was presented. Howard Paul appeared
Sept. 20, and during the season some of the best artists in the busi-
ness were seen at intervals, including Sol Smith Russell, Nov. 15, in
his original characterizations. Mr. Poole retired from the manage-
ment July 8, 1876.
William E. Sinn was the next manager. He commenced Aug. 14.
1876, with specialty performances. He surrendered the lease Jan. i.
1877.
Augustin Daly was the next manager. He reopened the
Jan. 30, 1877, with "The Big Bonanza." Harry S. Sanderson
business manager. In the company were, Alice Grey, Julia Brutone ^
Ada Gilman, Elsie Moore, Miss Post, Charles Leclcrcq, J. H. Ring^^
George Parkes, Owen S. Fawcett, Maurice Barrymore, and C. I> —
Bainbridge. " 'Round the Clock" was given Feb. 12. A. Tomasi'^
Juvenile English opera company appeared March 5, in "The
and the Cobbler." N. D. Roberts* Pantomime troupe were seen L
" Jack and Jill." Charles Almonte was Pantaloon ; Chas. H. Adam^^
Clown ; Louise Boshell, Columbine and wire walker ; William Eunice
Harlequin ; and Minnie French, Fairy Queen. The Almonte Bros.*
Frankie Howard, and the French Twin Sisters were among tlsc
"specialty" people.
The next manager was Thomas Canary, who opened the house
Oct. I, 1877, as a variety theatre. Gus Williams was associated
with the management. George H. Tyler was business manager.
Billy Emerson assumed the management Jan. 14, 1878. Gus Phillips
was business manager. Billy Emerson's California minstrels were
the attraction. Gus Phillips, well-known as " Oofty Gooft," became
manager Jan. 21, 1878. Emerson's minstrels continued the attrstc-
tion until Feb. 1 1. Then came a vaudeville company, after whioh
Texas Jack's company for two weeks commencing Feb. 18. O^
March 4, the drama, " A Great Encounter, or Heenan and Sayers ^^
Famborough," was produced. John Dwyer, champion of AmeiicMm
and Joe Goss, champion of England, appeared during the play icm *
itTtD MRS. JOHN WOOD'S OLYMPIC 167
fistic encounter. On March 11 Jenny Morton, with a company,
acted •' Idlewild/' supported by R. C. Gardner. Charles Foster's
play, ''Saved at Seven," was done March 18, Imogene week of
March 25, in "The Shepherdess of Jura." April i "Uncle Tom's
Cabin," was seen, followed April 8 by George C. Boniface, Sen., in
" The Soldier's Trust." The house soon afterwards closed, but was
reopened Sept 30, 1878, as a variety theatre, with Martin W. Hanley
as manager.
On Dec. 23, Gardner & Hallock, who had been managing for a
brief period Niblo's Garden, opened this house, with W. J. Fleming
as the acting manager and leading man. The initial performance
was "The Brides of Garryowen" ("The Colleen Bawn"), with
W. J. Fleming as Danny Mann, supported by Florence Ellis and a
full dramatic company. The curtain was rung up, and the play had
proceeded but a few minutes, when, as the scene between Hardress
Cregan and Danny Mann opened, a young man sprang from one
of the stage boxes to the stage, and, walking up to Chas. A. Sted-
man (mistaking him for W. J. Fleming), banded him the legal
papers of a temporary injunction gprante^ by the Supreme Court at
the instance of Dion Boucicault, restraining Fleming from perform-
ing the plav. Learning his mistake, the young man handed the
papers to Fleming, and in the midst of the confusion that followed
the curtain was rung down and the audience dismissed.
" The Ticket of Leave Man " was played Dec. 25 and for the
week, with Fleming as Bob Brierly and Florence Ellis as May
Edwards. " Ingomar " was given Dec. 30, for the week, Fleming
as Ingomar, Florence Ellis as Parthenia.
The Count Joannes appeared here Jan. 7, 1879, ^^ " Richard IIL,"
supported by Avonia Fairbanks.
"It's Never Too Late to Mend," was produced Jan. 20, with
Geo. D. Chaplin in the cast.
A matinee performance was given March 17 for T/te Herald Irish
Relief Fund. " The Ticket of Leave Man " was the bill. Martha
Fairfield made her first appearance on any stage as Evadne, April 14,
and repeated the performance April 15, 16, 17. "Evadne" had
this cast :
Endne Martha Fairfield
King of Naples . . . J. B. Browne
Ohvia JeDDie Carroll
Ludovico J. B. Studley
Colonna . . Frank A, Tannehill, Sen.
Vicentio Louis Barrett
"The Assommoir" (** Drink") was produced April 30, with this
cast:
Mnic. Boche . . Mrs. Sedley Smith . Nina, at four .... Jessie Story
^»w at fifteen . . . Laura Thropp Daddy Bazouge . Edward Coleman
^im at eight . . . Belle Wharton Gervaise Maud Granger
1 68 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE C1880
Gouget .
Poissons .
Bee Sale .
Bijald . .
Loiilleuz
Virginie .
Big Gemence
Mme. Lorilleux
. . Qinton Hall
Frank W. Sanger
Frank Drew
John Moore
£. M. Day
Emily Rigl
Ada Rehan
Nina Freith
Corpeau Hanj Meredith
Lantier B. T. Ringgold
My Boots Harry Hawke
Bibi C. H. Bradshaw
Pap S. B. Duffield
Pierre John Swinburne
Joseph Chas. Hogan
The play was a failure, and was withdrawn May 17. After the
first week, Emily Rigl retired on account of illness, and her rdle
was acted by Ada Rehan. "Benighted" was acted July 22, by
Isadore Davidson. It was originally called " Grip, or the Moral
Bootblack." S. B. Duffield, a member of the company died sud-
denly at Jersey City Heights, N. J., May 5, 1879.
Mr. Hofele commenced his management of this house Sept. 8,
1879, with cheap prices, — 50, 35 and 25 cts.
The attraction was Jennie Yeamans, supported by J. W. Summers,
in a play called '* Mitt," which had this cast : Mitt, Jennie Yeamans ;
Alice Malvern, Helen Adell; Mrs. Ashcroft, Mrs. W. G. Jones;
Ned Wilton, J. W. Summers; Luke Martin, Edwin Brink, Bob
Ashcroft, Walter Fessler. Previous to the drama "The Young
Widow" was acted.
" Uncle Tom's Cabin " was acted Oct. 20, with J. B. Studley as
Uncle Tom ; Jennie Yeamans as Topsy ; Mrs. W. G. Jones as Aunt
Ophelia.
On Jan. 17, 1880, two performances were given for the relief of
the famine suffering Irish. ''The Colleen Bawn" was seen, with
William B. Cahill as Myles.
The next and last manager this house had was Frank Mayo, who
began Jan. 31, 1880, and continued until Saturday evening, April I7>
1880, when the closing performance occurred. It consisted of
" Richard III." The cast was :
Kine Henry . . . . F. Chippendale
Buckingham H. Colton
Tressel Tony Roache
Catesby John Swinburne
RatcIifiEe W. Richardson
Stanley R. C. White
Lord Mayor Oscar Wolf
Lieut, of the Tower . . . R. Brooks
Blunt Joseph Howard
The building was soon after torn down and business houses were
erected on its site.
Richmond . .
Duke of York .
Prince of Wales
Duchess of York
Richard . . .
Oxford . . .
Lady Anne . .
Sueen Elizabeth
orfolk . . .
Frank A. Tannehill
Henry Bascombe
Genevieve Mills
Ray Alexander
rrank Mayo
. H. White
Laura Don
Mary Bryer
Edwin Mayo
II573 HENRY WOOD'S MARBLE HALL 169.
HITCHCOCK'S SUMMER GARDEN
A LITTLE place of amusement known as Hitchcock's Summer
Garden was situated at 172 New Canal Street, and opened
June 5» 1857, with a variety show company consisting of James
Fraser, comic singer ; M. Lyons ; T. Bums, Irish vocalist ; T. Ellis ;
W. Hitchcock; Prof. Kennedy, pianist. The admission was six
cents, which included refreshments. Celia Morley, vocalist, opened
July 2 1 ; Jerry Merrifield, July 30. Eva Brent, soprano vocalist,
made her American d6but Dec. 13. / * • ^jn<w
PETE MORRIS' VARIETIES
PETE MORRIS' VARIETIES was situated at 210 William
Street, at what was formerly known as the Coliseum. It was
opened June 27, 1857.
HENRY WOOD'S MARBLE HALL
A FAMOUS Minstrel Hall forty years ago was " Wood's Marble
Hall " situated on the west side of Broadway, near Prince
Street, Nos. 561 and 563, built of white marble. The entrance was
from Broadway. The auditorium had a parquet and two galleries,
capable of seating 2,000 persons. The opening occurred Oct. 15,
1857, ^th the following company : Sylvester Bleecker, stage man-
^; Henry Woods, proprietor; Jack Herrman, Geo. Christy,
G. Gardner, Chas. H. Fox, J. Whittaker, Master Eugene, G. W. H.
Griffin, C. Keene, L. Meyer, M. Lewis, E. Bowers, Master Gus
Howard, and C. Haslam. Geo. Holland, the comedian of Mitchell's
Olympic and Wallack's theatres, became a member of this minstrel
company, appearing Dec. 21 as Black George in the local farce
''My Friend, Black George, from White Plains." He published
tbe following card in the newspapers of the day :
Ccorje Holland respectfully informs his friends and the public that in conse-
<l>oce of the unfortunate state of the times — which has prevented the managers
^ vhat are termed the legitimate theatres from fulfilling tneir contracts, and thus
Q«i€d him to be unable to provide those comforts for his familv as heretofore —
be has made an engagement with Wood & Christy*s minstrels, which will not
^ enable him to support his £unily as usual, but also enable him, in a short
'i&e, to resume specie payments, and settle all his little accounts which have
bcea rendered with so much kindness. He also begs to assure his friends and
t^pabiic that he will appear before them in the same capacity — in the same or
fimuar pieces — in the hne of low comedy — the only difference will be that
nstead of coloring his face with red paint it will appear black; which, when
vajbed off, he hones they will perceive the same honest countenance he has
kitbcrto maintaincg.
.170 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE [1858
The company closed the house week of March 15, 1858, and
appeared at Brooklyn, as the entrance had to be considerably altered.
It reopened March 22. Frank Brower, Charles Fox, James Budworth,
and Charley White put in an appearance here May 17. T. D. Rice,
Eph. Horn, and E. Bowers were added to the forces Aug. 2. Julia
Daly joined the company Oct. 18, and appeared in the protean
sketch, " In and Out of Place," in which she gave French, Irish,
Dutch, and Yankee delineations. Frank Brower was seen here
Dec. 13. Cool White came for the first time Jan. 3, 1859. The
house closed Sept. 3, 1859, when the premises were altered to the
Merchants and Manufacturers' bank.
The company went to 585 Broadway Sept. 8, for a few nights^
then to 444 Broadway, Sept 1 2. The entrance by way of a long^
flight of stairs operated to its disadvantage, and the building was
soon after taken possession of for the bank. Ths entire structure
was torn down in July, 1877.
THE ADELPHI.
THE old medical college situated at the corner of Spring and
Crosby streets was turned into a place of amusement and,
called The Adelphi, was opened Jan. 4, 1858. "The Wizard of
the North " appeared, with Viola, danseuse, and Frazer, vocalist.
The admission was 12 cts., which included a refreshment ticket
This place was afterwards devoted to musical entertainments of
various kinds.
HOYM'S THEATRE.
AT 199 and 201 Bowery, nearly opposite to Spring Street, was a
place of amusement called " Hoym's Theatre," named after
its proprietor, Otto Von Hoym. It was opened August 5, 1858.
In addition to a ballet corps with Louise Lamoureux, Geo. Smith
and Mons. SzoUosy as the principals, there was a vaudeville enter-
tainment.
Aug. 14 Geo. W. Smith took a benefit, and had a host of
volunteers. Sept. 13 the Zavistowski Juvenile Ballet troupe
appeared. Mons. Zavistowski was the ballet master, Christine
Ludlam (Mrs. Zavistowski) premiere, and Alice and Emeline
Zavistowski were the stars. Robert Johnston and T. C. Steers
were the next managers, with this company: J. W. Wallack, Jr.,
Robert Johnston, J. J. Prior, S. H. France, Joseph O. Sefton, Wall,
Humphrey Bland, Wright, J. L. Wallace, Jones, M. B. Pike, Wray,
Stevens, John Walsh, Amelia Parker, Sallie Partington, Nelse
Waldron, and others. The initial play was " Werner," also " Rent
Day." James Wallack acted Werner, and Robert Johnston Ulric in
J
TONY PASTOR'S OPERA HOUSE
171
the first pby, and Amelia Parker was the Rachel Heywood in the
latter; Oct 4, "The Stranger/' WaUack as the Stranger, and
R. Johnston as Reuben Glenroy in "Town and Country;" Oct. 5,
•• King of the Commons ; " Oct. 6 " Macbeth ** was given.
Macbeth J. W. Wallack
Macduff R. Johnston
Malcolm .... Humphrey Bland
Ron M. B. Pike
Lady Macbeth . . . Amelia Parker
Se3rton John Sefton
Third Witch . . . . S. H. France
Hecate .... Sallie Partington
" Paul Pry " was the afterpiece. Oct. 1 1 " Lucrezia Borgia " was
acted, with Amelia Parker as Lucrezia; also, " The Cross of Gold/'
Robert Johnston as Austerlitz. J. M. Belmont took a benefit April
25f 1859, when ''King Henry IV." was acted by amateurs. The
French dramatic company, which had been playing at 585 Broadway,
under Fred Widdow's management, came Dec. 26, 1859. This place
remained untenanted for a long time, but was reopened by S. C. Camp-
bell, June 27, 1864, with a minstrel company. On Jan. 16, 1865,
R. M. Hooley became associated with Mr. Campbell in the manage-
ment, Hooley's Brooklyn Opera House having been burned (May
16). James H. Budworth, G. W. H. Griffin, Frank Hussey, Fred
Abbot* Geo. Clinton, Geo. Parkinson, and J. Stanwood appeared,
remaining until the close of the season. May 27, 1865. S. S.
Sharpley, who had a minstrel company known as the '' Ironclads,"
became die manager June 12, 1865. He opened with his minstrels,
and closed June 29.
TONY PASTOR'S OPERA HOUSE.
SAMUEL S. SHARPLEY and Tony Pastor rented the house for
two weeks and brought together the following company, open-
ing July 31 : John Wild, Bertha, Sheridan and Mack, James Gaynor,
Willis Armstrong, Bob Butler, Ernestine de Faber, Blanche Stanley,
Amelia Wells, Ellen Collene and John Braham, leader of the orchestra.
Among others who appeared during the season were, Alf Moe, the
skater; Charles Winter, the infant Ravel; Sam Ryan; Laura Taylor,
an English vocalist ; El Nino Eddie, Bob Hart, Billy Reeve, Maggie
Vernon, Lizzie Donaldson, Geo. Warren, Master Barry, Lew Brim-
mer, T. G. Riggs, Jenny Engcl, Milly Warren, Lottie La Point, and
Josh Hart. Sharpley and Pastor's success was so great that Tony
Pastor bought out Richard M. Hooley, who had a lease of the
premises. The new manager gave a first-class variety performance,
one to which ladies might go with their families, and which omitted
the smoking and drinking features of the other variety houses. The
first season closed June 9, 1866. Tonv Pastor then made a short
tour with a company, and Sam Sharpley took possession, opening
^th the following people : Sam Sharpley, Frank Kerns, Billy Pastor,
172 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE [1872
Johnny Thompson, Robert Butler, Amelia Wells, Carrie Byron, Walter
Eaton, Frank Pell, and Robert Delany, gymnast. Sharpley closed
July 7. Tony Pastor commenced his second season July 30, 1866,
and in his organization were, Tony Pastor, T. G. Riggs, Mack, John
Wild, G. F. McDonald, Masters Barry and Warren, King, Ford,
Armstrong, Marcellus Szollosy, Jenny Engel, Florence McDonald,
Bertha, Florence Wells, the Walby Sisters, Hattie Engel, the
Gorenflo Sisters, Nellie Gray, Sallie Loudon, and Carrie Camer.
During the season the following players appeared from time to time :
Mrs. Frank McDonald, a troupe of Bedouin Arabs, Frank Hussey,
Sig. Monteverde. Jenny Benson, clog dancer, from the Dublin
theatres ; Mons. La Thorne, James Gaynor, Billy Emerson, Denny
Gallagher, SeSorita Lopez, and infant gymnasts, Harry Burchard,
Eugene Martini, Herr Harl ; Dave Hawley, gymnast, Barry O'Neil,
Irish comedian; G. W. Thompson, Billy Sheppard, Kate Partington,
Sam CoUyer and sons, J. W. Collins, Johnny Allen, Nellie Whitney;
Sig. Bueno Core, fire king; Naomi Porter, a Japanese troupe,
Melinda Nagle, and Sig. Jos6 Bastiglioni, contortionist. The season
closed June i, 1867.
A summer season opened June 3 with Walter Brown, the champion
oarsman and athlete, Prof. Tanner and company of performing dogs.
Lew Brimmer, Dick Carroll, Pete Lee, and others. They closed
June 29. After having been reconstructed the house reopened
July 29, 1867, with the following attractions: Sam CoUyer and sons,
Sally Swift, Billy Emmett, J. A. Graver, Prof. Logrenia, John Pearce,
Prof. Doebler, G. R. McDonald, John Collins, Jenny Engel, Billy
Sheppard, John Wild, Robert Nickle, the Leon Brothers, Dave
Hawley, and others. The house was then occupied for four weeks
by Emerson, Allen & Manning's minstrels.
The next season commenced Aug. 3, 1868, with the company as
follows: Tony Pastor, Johnny Thompson, Frank Kerns, G. W.
Thompson, Billy Sheppard, T. G. Riggs, J. A. Graver, Billy Emmett,
Robt. Delancey, Jas. Bradley, Pete Conners, J. W. Collins, Jenny
Engel, Addie Le Brun, Helene Smith, Nellie Gray, and Marie
Gorenflo. The season closed June 26, 1869.
Mr. Pastor's next season began Aug. 2 with the following com-
pany : Frank Kerns, G. W. Thompson, T. G. Riggs, Bobby New-
comb, Jas. W. Collins, D. L. Morris, Geo. Warren, J. A. Graver, R.
Connors, H. Clifford, Sam Collyer and sons, J. W. McAndrews, and
Tony Pastor, Mile. Irma, danseuse, the Gorenflo Sisters, Sallie
Mason, Jenny Benson, Helene Smith, and Addie Le Brun. Harrigan
and Hart made their first appearance here Sept. 16, 1872, in "The
Little Fraud." The next week they played " The Big and Little of
It." The next week they appeared in ** After the War." On Oct.
7 they introduced an act called " Sweet Summer." They played
until Nov. 3, 1872. Ladies were admitted free on Fridays. A
11843 THE PEOPLE'S THEATRE 173
benefit for the Dan Bryant Fund occurred Aug. 29, 1875. In
addition to the regular company engaged for the week, the following
volunteered: Alvardo, Adah Richmond, Rickey and Barney, Nelly
St. John, John Denier, the Devere Brothers, Jennie Hughes, King
Sarbro, and Maggie Denier. Tony Pastor for ten years conducted
this house as an attractive variety theatre, enjoying the utmost
prosperitv and popularity. In October, 1875, he retir^. Paul Falk
opened the house at cheap prices in the fdl of 1875. Harrv Miner
was business manager. During the summer of 1883 the building
was torn down, and Harry Miner at once commenced the erection
of a theatre to be devoted to dramatic attractions, called Thb People's
Theatre, which opened Sept. 3, 1883, with Shook and Collier's
" The Lights o' London ; " Sept. 10, Roland Reed in " Cheek ; "
Sept. 17, " Fun on the Bristol ; " Sept. 24, J. B. Studley in " Rose
Michel;" Oct. i, J. K. Emmet in "Fritz in Ireland;" Oct. 8,
•• Pop; " Oct. 15, " New Flying Dutch Man," with C. P. Flockton,
Miss Helen Bancroft, and Thomas Glenney in the cast; The Wilbur
opera company came Oct. 22 in ''lolanthe" for three nights;
•• Pirates of Penzance," Oct. 25 ; Oct. 29, " The SUver King ; " Nov.
5 Ada Gray was seen in " East Lynne; " Nov. 12, Frank Mayo in
*• Davy Crockett ; " Baker and Farren in the new play " Govern-
ment House " Nov. 19, for four nights, and " Chris and Lena" Nov.
23 and 24; Nov. 26, "Her Atonement;" Dec. 3 M. B. Curtis
came in " Sam'l of Posen ; " Dec. 10, ** The Silver King ; " Dec. 17,
Haverly's minstrels; Dec. 24, Charles Bowser in ^'A Bunch of
Keys ; " Dec. 31, Kate Claxton in ** The Two Orphans; " Jan. 7, 1884,
" In the Ranks; " Jan. 14, Barry and Fay in ** Irish Aristocracy; "
Jan. 21, Thatcher, Primrose and West's minstrels; Jan. 28, Buflalo
Bill in "The Prairie Waif;" Feb. 4, ''The Stranglers of Paris;"
Feb. II, Dion Boucicault in "The Shaughraun;" Feb. 18, Agnes
Booth in " Pique; " Feb. 25, " Esmeralda; " March 3, Hanlon Broth-
ers with " Le Voyage en Suisse ; " March 10, " Lights o' London ; "
March 17, B. Macauley in "A Messenger from Jarvis Section;"
March 24, " Romany Rye ; " March 31," Black Flag ; " April 7, " Or-
pheus and Eurydice; " April 14, Neil Burgess in "Vim ; " April 21,
•• The White Slave ; " April 28, " Only A Farmer's Daughter ; " May
5, "The Silver King; " May 12, " Hazel Kirke; " May 19. Wallack's
company in "Lady Claire;" May 26, "Devil's Auction;" June 2,
Cbas. L. Davis in ** Alvin Joslin ; " June 9, ** The Stranglers of
Paris;" June 16, "The Queen's Lace Handkerchief." The season
closed June 20. The next season opened Aug. 16 with " The Silver
King ; " Fred de Belleville playing Wilfred Denver ; Eleanor Carey,
Nelly Denver; and John Jennings as Jaikes; Aug. 23, "The White
Slave ; " Sept. i, " Siberia ; " Sept. 8. Roland Reed in " Cheek ; " Sept.
15, Edwin Thome in "The Black Flag;" Sept. 22, "The Pulse of
New York ; " Sept. 29, " Hearts of Oak ; " Oct. 6, " Storm Beaten ; "
174 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE [1886
Oct. 13, Augustin Daly's company in "7.20-8;" Oct. 20, Lester
Wallack's company in " Moths ; " Oct 27, " The Galley Slave ; "
Nov. 3, "Blue and Gray;" Nov. 10, "In the Ranks;" Nov. 17,
"Her Atonement;" Nov. 24, "The Silver King;" Dec. i, The
Wilbur opera company in " Girofl6 Girofla," " Little Duke," and
" Estrella " for the week ; Dec. 8, " Shadows of a Great City ; " Dec
15, The Bijou opera company in "Orpheus and Eurydice;" Dec.
22, " Called Back ; " Dec. 29, Barlow and Wilson's minstrels ; Jan.
5. 1885, "The Devil's Auction; " Jan. 12, Gus Williams in "Capt.
Mishler;" Jan. 19, Lotta in "Little Detective;" Jan. 26, "Wages
of Sin ; " Feb. 2, " A Bunch of Keys ; " Feb. 9, " Michael Strogoflf ; "
Feb. 16, "Romany Rye;" Feb. 23, Louis Aldrich in "My Part-
ner;" March 2, "A Midnight Marriage;" March 9, "Hazel
Kirke;" March 16, Boucicault in "The Shaughraun;" March 23,
Salsbury's Troubadours ; March 30, " Youth ; " April 6, " May
Blossoms;" April 13, Louis Harrison and Gourlay in " Skipped
by the Light of the Moon ; " April 20, " Le Voyage en Suisse ; "
April 27, " Only a Farmer's Daughter; " May 4, Oliver Doud Byron
in "Across the Continent;" May 11, "The Stranglers of Paris."
Wm. E. Sheridan came May 18, 19, and 20 as King Lear, mating
May 20 as Ingomar, and balance of the week in " Louis XI. ; "
May 25, Milton Nobles in " Love and Law." Season closed May 30,
and reopened Aug. 10, 1885, ^^^^ Roland Reed, Alice Harrison, and
others in "The Mikado;" Aug. 17, Barlow, Wilson, and Rankin's
minstrels ; Aug. 24, " The World ; " Sept. 7, " Storm Beaten ; "
Sept. 14, " Alone in London ;" Sept. 21, W. J. Scanlan in "Shane
Na Lawn;" Sept. 28, "Michael Strogoff;" Oct. S, "Nobody's
Claim " was given ; Oct. 12, Effie Ellsler came in " Woman Against
Woman;" Oct. 19, Oliver Doud Byron in "Inside Track;" Oct.
26, Edwin Thorne in " Crimes of Paris ; " Nov. 2, Mme. Janish in
" Anselma ; " Nov. 9, " Her Atonement ; " Nov. 16, Lizzie Evans in
"Fogg's Fairy;" Nov. 23, F. C Bangs in "The Silver King;"
Nov. 30, Fanny Davenport in " Fedora ; " matinee Dec. 2, Maud
Granger in " American Marriage ; " Dec. 7, Evans & Hoey in " A
Parlor Match; " Dec. 13, Lillian Lewis in " Article 47; " Dec. 20,
Standard Theatre company in " The Mikado ; " Dec. 25, Effie Ellsler,
in " Woman Against Woman ; " Jan. 4, 1886, " A Bunch of Keys; "
Jan. II, "The Wages of Sin ;" Jan. 18, Kate Claxton in "The Sea
of Ice;" Jan. 25, "Blackmail;" Feb. i the new play " A Great
Wrong Righted," by John M. Morton, was acted with this cast:
Richard Bright
Frederick
Moses . .
. John A. Stevens
Harry Col ton
. W. P. Sheldon
Eliza Adelaide Stanhope
Milly Graham .... Emily Lyttoo
Loudan McCormack and Maude Muller were also in the cast
Feb. 8 Gus Williams came, in "One of the Finest; " Feb. 15 Fred
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Wardc acted Virginias; Feb. 16, "Othello;" Feb. 17, •'Lady of
Lyons ; " Feb. 18, " Damon and Pythias; " Milton Nobles was seen
in *• Love and Law " Feb. 22 ; March i, *' Romany Rye ; " March 8,
N.C.Goodwin in "Skating Rink;" March 15, Wro. A. Mestayer
and Theresa Vaughn, in " We, Us & Co. ; " March 22, " The World ; "
March 29, J. B. Studley in " A Prisoner for Life ;" April 5, Marie
Aimee in "Mam'zelle;" April 12, "A Rag Baby;" April 19, "A
Midnight Marriage," with Wm. Redmund and Mrs. Barry in the
cast; April 26, Cora Tanner in '* Alone in London ;" May 3, Tony
Hart in "A Toy Pistol;" May 10, "Private Secretary" by the
Madison Square Theatre company; May 17, Murray and Murphv
in "Our Irish Visitor;" Mav 24, George Clarke's new play, "A
Strange Disappearance," for the first time; May 31, Barry and Fay
in " Irish Aristocracy; " June 7, " One of the Bravest; " June 14,
Milton Nobles.
" Zitka" was done for the first time June 21. Gustave Levick,
John W. Jennings, Charlotte Behrens, Edith Crolius, A. H.
Forrest, Henry Aveling, Percy Meldon, Matt Snyder, Rose Snyder,
Edith Jordan, and Barbara Eyre were in the cast. *' Zitka " was re-
peated week of June 28, and the season closed July 3. Reopened
Aug. 23 with " Zitka ; " Aug. 30, Edmund Collier in " Jack Cade ; "
Sept 6, first time in this city of James A, Heme's play, " The Minute
Men;" Sept. 13, "Blackmail;" Sept. 20, "Shadows of a Great
aty ; " Sept. 27, " A Rag Baby ; " Oct. 4, Ada Gray in a " A Ring
of Iron; " Oct. 11, Effie Ellsler in "Woman Against Woman;"
Oct. 18, "A Wall Street Bandit;" Oct. 25, "A Great Wrong
Righted."
Kate Claxton appeared Nov. i, 1886, in "The Two Orphans."
In her company were C. A. Stevenson, Alice Leigh, DoUie Pike,
Lillian Vance, James Edwards, Joseph A. Wilkes, Heaton Manice,
Floride Abell, Emilie Edwards, G. S. Robinson, Gertrude Cameron,
and others. Robson and Crane came Nov. 8, in " The Comedy of
Errors;" "The Silver King," Nov. 15; Frank Mayo, Nov. 22, in
" Nordeck ; " Nov. 29, " Held by the Enemy ; " Dec. 6, Gus Williams
in "Oh, What a Night! " Dec. 13, Tony Hart in " Donnybrook; "
Dec. 20, Evans and Hoey in " A Parlor Match ; " Fanny Davenport
Dec. 27, in "Fedora; " Edmund Collier Jan. 3, 1887, as Metamora;
Jan. 10 and 17, " Hoodman Blind; " "Private Secretary" Jan. 24;
-A Tin Soldier" Jan. 31; Feb. 7, "The Banker's Daughter;"
Feb. 14, " We, Us & Co ; " " The Wages of Sin " Feb. 21 ; Robert
L Downing Feb. 28 in " The Gladiator ; " March 7, Milton and
Dolly Nobles in " Love and Law ; " ** Passing Shadows " March
14; Marie Aimee March 21, in " Mam'zelle." Mrs. D. P. Bowers
appeared March 28-29, and April i in " Queen Elizabeth ; " March
30, "Mary Stuart;" March 31, "Macbeth;" for the Wednesday
and Saturday matinees she acted " Lady Audley's Secret " and
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"Mary Stuart;" " Hoodman Blind" April 4; "Gypsy Baron"
April 1 1 ; Mrs. John Drew as Mrs. Malaprop in " The Rivals "
April 18; The Madison Square Theatre company April 25, in
"The Main Line, or Rawson's 7; " May 2, Wm. J. Scanlan in
" Shane Na Lawn ; " James O'Neill May 9, in " Monte Cristo ; "
Lillian Olcott May 16, in " Theodora ; " Nat Goodwin May 23, in
" Little Jack Sheppard ; " "On The Rio Grande" May 30; Frank
Mayo June 6, for two weeks in " Royal Guard ; " June 20, Robert
McWade in "Rip Van Winkle; " and the season closed June 25, to
reopen Aug. 22, with Kate Claxton in " The Two Orphans ; " " The
Dominie's Daughter" Aug. 29; J. K. Emmet, Sept. 5, in "Our
Cousin German;" Mrs. D. P. Bowers commenced Sept. 12, in
" Mme. Croesus," for the first time in this city, cast as follows :
Pierre W. G. Beach
Maurice Sidney Bowkett
Nadia Mittens WiUett
Mme. Desvarennes, Mrs. D. P. Bowers
Mens. Rosenberg . Geo. W. Thompson
Percy Huntine
. Carl Ahrend
Mons. de Trembley .
Mons. Michaud . .
Prince Henry Aveling
Anatole Arthur Giles
Clarice .... Alice Fairbrother
This same work of Ohnet had been previously produced in this
city under the title of " Serge Panine." " Our Jennie " had its first
New York representation Dec. 26, cast as follows :
Larry Fogarty .
James Walton .
Bridget Fogarty
Our Jennie . .
John T. Burke
J. J. Macready
. Emily Stowe
Jennie Yeamans
Jinks J. W. Summers
Frank Farr Fred Ma3rer
Mrs. Farr Addie Eaton
Willie Wilkie .... Collin Varrcy
This was the first appearance in this city of Eugenia Jennie
Yeamans as a star.
Jan. 2, 1888, Thatcher and West's minstrels; Jan. 9, for two
weeks, J. K. Emmet ; Jan. 23, Kate Claxton was announced to open,
but the death of her father prevented it. ** The Two Orphans " was
given for three nights, with Sadie Deane as Louise. Kate Claxton
commenced Jan. 26, in Frank Harvey's melodrama, " The World
Against Her." It had its first performance in New York, cast as
follows :
Madge Carlton
Lucy Dauvers
Liz Markland
James Carlton
Simon Clegg
Harold Vernon
Jenney Clegg
Sally Millet .
. . . Kate Claxton
. . . Leslie Tillson
. . Maud Hosford
Charles A. Stevenson
. . Palmer Collins
Payson Mackaye
. . . Esther Lyon
. . . Alice Leigh
Annie Little Daisey
Gilbert Blair ... A. H. Forrest
Robert Danvers . . . Ed. T. Hall
Bob Millet .... Ed. E. Egleton
Dick Markland . . . . R. Hickman
Heslop Theo. Williams
Thwaites Ed. Short
Ned .... Master Frank Dean
It was acted week of Jan. 30; Feb. 6, "Silver King"; Feb. 13,
Frank Daniels in " Little Puck ; " Feb. 20, Maggie Mitchell in
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"Jane Eyre " and " Little Barefoot ; " Feb. 27, " A Tin Soldier ; "
March 5, James O'Neill in "Monte Cristo;" March 12, N. C.
Goodwin in "Turned Up; " March 19, "A Rag Baby; " March 26,
" Hoodman Blind ; " April 2, Frank Mayo in " The Royal Guard ; **
April 9, " Harbor Lights ; " April 16, W. J. Scanlan«
Edwin F. Mayo's New York d6but as a star was at this theatre
April 23, in " Davy Crockett." Chas. T. Ellis made his New York
d^but as a star April 30, in " Caspar the Yodler ; " May 7, " Drift-
ing Apart," by James Heme, for the first time on any stage, for two
weeks, with this cast :
Jack Hepbume . . « James A. Heme
Percy Seward .... H. M. Pitt
Silas C. W. BuUer
Mary Miller . . Katherine C. Heme
Hester Vic Reynolds
Harry Tames Oliver
Alec Phineas Leach
Josh ....
Mrs. Seward. .
Miss Stanley .
Little Marmet .
Miss EsterDrook
Miss Fairchild .
Robert Alexander
Hemietta Bert
Maude Jeflfries
Little Dot Winters
. Lucille Pearson
Adelaide Nelson
" Among the Pines " was given for the first time in New York
June II, with this cast:
Capt. Allen Heartly . Eben Plympton
Mike L^^ett . . P. Aug^ Anderson
Hoprood .
Hetue
Howard Gale
Pat Mahoney
Thos. J. Hemdon
Maggrie Fields
Thos. L7 Coleman
. John F. Ward
John Dalton . . . R. F. McClannin
Sey Wallie Eddinger
innie Libby Nozon
Marion Helen Windsor
Jerusha Louisa Eldridge
Solon Sheridan Tupper
The next season commenced Aug. 20 with "Judge Not," E. H.
Vanderfelt, F. C. Bangs, Frank Weston, Mme. Ponisi, Helen Ban-
croft, and Effie Ellsler in the cast. This was followed Aug. 27 by
"The Golden Giant," Kate (Mrs. McKee) Rankin as the star;
Sept. 3, F. A. Tannehill, Jr.'s musical comedy, " Struck Gas," with
Carrie Tutein (Mrs. Harry Pepper) as the star; Sept. 10-17, ^^e
"tank play," ** Lost in New York ; " Sept. 24 Kate Claxton appeared
in " The World Against Her." The " tank " drama, " A Dark Secret,"
commenced a fortnight's stay on Oct. i. A benefit for the yellow-
fcTcr sufferers Sunday night, Oct. 7.
Sept. 3, Frank A. Tannehill's play, ** Struck Gas," when Carrie
Tutein made her d^but as a star. This play was originally called
" Nan's Acre." Sept. 10, for two weeks, " Lost in New York ; "
Sept. 24, Kate Claxton in "The World Against Her; " Oct. i, for
two weeks, " A Dark Secret"
Frank Daniels began in ** Little Puck" Oct. 15, followed Oct. 22
by F. B. Warde. Walter Standish's version of Sardou's ** Theodora "
was done Oct. 29, with Phosa McAllister as the star. " Shadows of
a Great City" Nov. 5. The Gillette company Nov. 12, in "A Legal
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Wreck," followed Nov. 19 by " Paul Kauvar," with Steele Mackaye,
Carrie Turner, Edmund Collier, and Charles Vandenbo£F in the cast.
The Madison Square Theatre company, in " Jim the Penman," Nov.
26 ; James O'Neill in '* Monte Cristo," Dec. 3 ; Frank Mayo, in " The
Royal Guard " and "Nordeck," week of Dec. 10.
Gillette's version of " She " was done Dec. 17, followed Dec. 31 by
Johnson & Slavin's minstrels. "The Still Alarm" came Jan. 7,
1889 for two weeks; Jan. 21, Daniel E. Bandmann in "Austcrlitz"
(Tom Taylor's old play, " Dead or Alive ") ; " Paul Kauvar " Jan. 28,
Joseph Haworth in the title rdle; Feb. 4, Robert Mantell, in
" Monbars," followed Feb. 11 for two weeks by "The
Selina Fetter as the star:
Lord Noddy
Servant . . >
Count Beaudry
Count Barrotti .
Stella Barrotti
Eugene Sanger
Joseph Conlyn
Frank Karrington
Ramsay Morris
. . Selina Fetter
Angela Romano . . Blanche Wearer
Countess Beaudry . . Nellie Taylor
Madame Lanine . . . Nina Freith
Etienne Mamie Ryan
Minnie Palmer Feb. 25, in " My Sweetheart," R. A. Roberts
Tony. Mrs. Langtry March 11, in "Macbeth," repeated March
12 and 13. Duncan B. Harrison, who appeared here week of
March 4, in "The Paymaster," returned March 15, as Mrs. Langtry
had to retire in consequence of illness.
J. Charles Davis, business manager of the theatre, took a benefit
afternoon of March 14. Louis Aldrich, Ida Mulle, Amy Lee,
Minnie Palmer, R. A. Roberts, R. B. Mantell and his " Monbars "
the Spanish Students, "The Paymaster" company, "The Cavalier"
company, Florence Thropp, Dot Clarendon, Elsie Leslie, W. H.
Gillette, and others appeared. " The Stowaway " was seen March 18 ;
" Held by the Enemy " March 25.
April I E. H, Sothern came with " The Highest Bidder." April
8, the Lyceum Theatre company, in "The Wife." April 15, "The
Cavalier," Henry Lee as the star. April 22, the "tank play,"
" Lost in New York." April 29 Thomas W. Keene began an cn-
Bgement in " Richelieu," and during the week was seen in " The
erchant of Venice," " Othello," " Hamlet," " Richard III./' and
"Julius Caesar.*' The season closed May 15.
The season of 1889-90 opened Aug. 17, with " Myrtle Fema,"
Mai Ettelle the star. The cast was:
Emma Myrtle .... Mai Estelle
Chick MoUie Thompson
Kdlth Lizzie Emerson
Mr». Myrtle .... Kate Estelle
0'c;riidy Arthur Sprague
N«Uon Oak . . . Frank De Vernon
Larry W. J. Raascn
Robert Myrtle . . . Edwin Mavnard
Jake Worth F. R. Butler
Dan Andrew Peterson
Morgan Geo.
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** Silver Age '* was produced Aug. 26. The cast :
Edwin F. Mai
Capt John Caton
Haurnr Flint . .
Stephen Wray .
Jamet Parker .
Dan Hyde . .
Looa Wilder .
lavo
Louis HendricKS
James Blake
Daniel Ls^
Harry UnderhiU
Jennie Williams
Barbara Wray
2n^ • •
McCarty . .
BiU . . .
Tender Foot
. Kittjr Presser
Marvin Ashley
J. B. Donovan
Harry PhilUps
. Luke Martin
The Redmund-Barry company played '' Herminie " week com-
mencing Sept 2, followed Sept. 9 by " She; " Sept 16, " Mankind ; "
Sept. 23, John A. Stevens in "Wife for Wife;" Sept. 30, "Paul
Kauvar ; " Oct. 7, " The Suspect ; " its first New York production,
and with this cast:
Duke de Pressles )
Gaspard Simon >
Lieut. Simon )
Jacques Fanon
Count d'Assol
Capt. Louis Robert
. . Henry Lee
Harry Mainhall
. WiUUm Lee
Alex. Kearney
Doctor Pajol . .
Gilbert d'Arrennes
Blanche . . . .
Gen. Robert . .
Bonasse . . . .
De Loss King
. Minnie Seligman
. Helen Ottolengui
. . Ferd. Hight
Charles BradsMW
" Jim the Penman *' was produced Oct. 14, by the Madison Square
Theatre company; Oct. 21, " Sweet Lavender; " Oct 28, " Captain
Swift ; " Nov. 4, " The Paymaster ; " Nov. 1 1 " Almost a Life "
had this cast:
Maud Granger
David Murray
Collinet . .
Mons. Jerome
PhiUipe . .
Doumat . .
Berincourt .
Francine . .
Walter Osmond
Louis Miller
. Joseph Daly
W. J. Leonard
J. F. Corrigan
. Dollie Brooks
Avisie Doranche . .
Jules de Bonneval
Monsieur Manuel
Arthur Falkland Buchanan
Count Ernest Claimot J. Clinton Hall
Dr. Saumaise . . . James Bradbury
Countess Melanie Claimot
Judith Berrolde
•' Femcliff " was seen Nov. 18 ; "A Dark Secret " Nov. 25 ; " Fas-
cination,'* Dec. 2; " The Tourists in a Pullman Car," Dec. 9. Geo.
C. Staley made his New York d€but Dec. 16, in "A Royd Pass."
Dec. 23, •' Hands Across the Sea ; " Dec. 30, " My Jack ; " Jan. 6,
1890, *• After Dark;" Jan. 13, "The Still Alarm," for two weeks;
Jan. 27, " Roger La Honte," by the Terriss-Millward company ;
Robert Mantell Feb. 3, in " The Corsican Brothers ; " Feb. 10,
" Mr. Barnes of New York," with Emily Rigl in the cast.
•• Held by the Enemy " company Feb. 24, U>lIowed March 3 by
Prof. Herrmann; March 10, "The Stowaway;" March 17, "The
Wife ; " March 24. " The Exiles," with Ralph Delmore, Nestor
Lennon, W. S. Harkins, Harry Bradley, Adele Bclgarde, Keith
Wakeman, and C. H. Bradshaw in the cast. March 31, "The
Burglar; " April 7, Effic Ellsler and company in "The Governess."
The cast: Jarvis Coulter, Frank Weston; Jack Rogers, Orrin
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Johnson ; Job Monckton, John A. Ellsler ; Adolph Honore Segrist,
Paul R. Evcrton ; Jimmy Needles, Joseph Wheelock, Jr. ; Mr. Tate,
G. H. Pickman; Mr. Jones, E. Legant ; Sam, T. A. Hetley; Mrs.
Hamilton, Emma Butler; Lenny, Little Rica; Chrissy Rogers,
Lucille La Verne; Helen Talbot, Pearl Means; Zorah Warden,
Effie Ellsler.
" Hands Across the Sea " April 14. " Guilty Without Crime " April
21. This was an adaptation of "Aurora Floyd.'* Robert Mantell
appeared April 28 in " Monbars," followed May 5 by " Bootless Baby,"
in which Kate Claxton appeared. Mattie Vickers came May 12, in
** Jacquine, or Paste and Diamonds." This was her stellar appearance
in New York. " The Dead Heart," Walter H. Pollock's revised
version of Watts Phillips' play, was done May 19 for the week.
Adele Pa)m, a lady who had had some little experience in acting,
having been with George Miln, was the head and front of the spec-
ulation. The cast was : Robert Landry, Joseph Wheelock ; The
Ahh6 La Tour, Henry Aveling ; The Count de St. Valery, Thos. J.
Branick ; Arthur de St. Valery (his son), Walter Pleugh ; Legrand,
W. J. Hurley; Toupet, Harry N. Dowley; Reboul, J. H. Black;
Michael, Floyd Minot; Jean, Edgar S. Mackay; Pierre, T. A.
Richards ; Jocrisse, J. J. Holland ; Guiscard, M. Archer ; A. Smith,
Phil. Raynor ; A Crier, Robt. V. Percy ; A Woman, Miss Mont-
gomeiT ; Cerisette, Lizzie May Ulmer ; Rose, Stella Bar ; Catharine
Duvall, Adele Payn. The week's business was disastrous, financially.
Mr. Wheelock had his salary of three hundred dollars deposited, and
was secure. May 26, " One of the Bravest;" June 2, Frank Mayo
opened in " Nordeck," and during the week played " Davy Crock-
ett." "The Paymaster" followed June 9, for one week, and the
company gave a performance June 16 for the benefit of Duncan B.
Harrison.
The next season (1890-91) opened Aug. 18 with "Eugteie Lc
Tour." The cast : Pierre Lc Tour, Elmer Grand in ; Louis Romaine,
J. T. Burke; Maurice de Franco, Myron Leffingwell; Count dc
Trevillc, Chas. Mortimer ; Victor Le Croix, Martin Hayden ; Paul
Bazinne, Thomas McGrath ; M. Gilberte, E. D. Tannehill ; Lucette
Le Croix, Marion A. Earle; Mme. Roche, Mrs. May N. Drew;
Alline Regey, Louise Van Linden ; Nannine, Marie Monck ; Eugenie
Le Tour, Eva Montford.
Wm. Redmund opened Aug. 25 in ''Herminie," followed Sept i
by " The Bottom of the Sea." The cast :
Orderly for the Court . W. S. Wemthers
Madame le Bran . . . Rita O'Neill
Madame de Sartene . Belle Douglass
James Norton . . . David Murray
Boatswain J. W. Sibler
Emile le Bran .... Lillian Lee
Denizette .... Fanny Cohen
Alexii Banalli . George W. Baraum
Henri de Sartene . . Adolph Jackson
Ernest le Bran .
Barney Doyle
Admiral de Give
Captain le Clair .
Gibson, first officer
J. H. Fitzpatrick
Eugene 0*Rourke
. Frederick Starr
B. J. Murphy
. James Bernard
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J. K. Emmet commenced Sept. 8 in '' Uncle Joe/' followed Sept.
15 by "An Irish Arab;" Sept. 22, John A. Stevens in "Wife for
Wife;" Sept. 29, "Paul Kauvar;" Oct. 6, "The Governess;" Oct.
13, -My Jack;" Oct. 20, "One of the Bravest;" Oct. 27, Oliver
Doud Byron in *' The Plunger." Nov. 3, Hallen and Hart came in
" Later On; " Nov. 10, " Mask of Life;" Nov. 17, "Hands Across
the Sea;" Nov. 24. M. B. Curtis and "The Shatchcn;" Dec. i,
Kate Claxton in " The Two Orphans ; " Dec. 8 Cora Tanner pro-
duced " The Refugee's Daughter " for the first time in this city under
that title, it having previously been acted by Clara Morris under the
tide of " Helene."
Amy Lee was seen Dec. 1 5 in " The Clipper/' with Rose Watkins as
Mother Ridlaw ; " Money Mad " came Dec. 22 for two weeks ; " A
Dark Secret" was done Jan. 5, 1891 ; "Mankind" Jan. 12; "Mr.
Barnes of New York " Jan. 19 ; Effie Ellsler Jan. 26 in " Hazel Kirke,"
with Charles W. Couldock in the cast ; " After Dark " Feb. 2 ; Min-
nie Palmer Feb. 9. in " A Mile A Minute ; " " StUl Alarm " Feb. 16 ;
"The Inspector" Feb. 23; "Clemenceau Case" March 2; Prof.
Alex. Herrmann, magician, March 9; Kate Claxton March 16, in
•• A Woman's Glory ; " " The Burglar " March 23 ; Robert Mantell
March 30, in "The Marble Heart," repeated March 31 and mating
April I ; " Monbars " and the " Corsican Brothers " filled out the
week. J. K. Emmet came April 6, in " Uncle Joe ; " " Bottom of
the Sea" April 13 ; "Ticket of Leave Man " April 20, with Joseph
Wheelock as Bob Brierly ; W. J. Scanlan was seen in " Myles Aroon "
April 27 ; " The Witch " came May 4, for the first time to this city ;
Jane Coombs appeared May 11, in "Bleak House; " " Kidnapped"
came May 18 for two weeks, and the season closed May 30.
The house reopened Aug. 15, 1891 , with " Fabio Romani ; " Agnes
Hemdon was seen Aug. 24 in " La Belle Marie ; " " Through by
Daylight " Aug. 31, with James M. Ward as the star; " Danger Sig-
nal " Sept. 7. This play was previously known as " The Main Line."
Eva Montford came Sept. 14 in "East Lynne;" John A. Stevens
Sept. 21 in " Unknown ; " " Paul Kauvar " Sept. 28 ; " Patrol " Oct
5 ; Cora Tanner Oct. 12, in " Will She Divorce Him ? " " My Jack -
Oct 19; "A Fair Rebel " Oct. 26 ; Hallen and Hart, with " Later
On," Nov. 2 ; " One of the Bravest " Nov. 9 ; Oliver Doud Byron
Nov. 16, in "The Plunger;" "Jack Royal of the 92," with Harry
I^acy as the star, Nov. 23 ; Carroll Johnson Nov. 30, in the " Gos-
soon." Clara Morris appeared in " Odette " Dec. 7 ; " Power of the
Press " came Dec. 14 for two weeks ; " After Dark " was done Dec.
28, in the fourth act of which James J. Corbett, the pugilist, appeared.
-A Royal Pass" was given Jan. 4, 1892; Robert L. Downing Jan.
1 1, also matinee and night of Jan. 16 in the " Gladiator ;** *• Taming
of the Shrew " and " French Marriage " (first time in this city) mat-
inee Jan. 13 ; " Virginius " night of Jan. 13 ; " Damon and Pythias "
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Jan. 14; ''Julius Caesar/' Jan. 15. Robert Mantell came Jan. iSpin
" The Louisianian ; " Effie EUsler Jan. 25, in " Hazel Kirke," C. W.
Couldock as Dunstan ; " Mr. Barnes of New York " Feb. i ; Joseph
Murphy Feb. 8, in " The Donogh " for three nights, and " Kerry
Gow" the balance of the week ; Kate Claxton Feb. 15, in "Two
Orphans ; " " Eight Bells " Feb. 22 ; " Still Alarm " Feb. 29 ; " The
Bells " March 7, with Joseph Haworth as the star ; " Jack Royal "
March 14 ; Katie Emmett March 2 1, in " The Waifs ; " " Clemenceau
Case " March 28 ; "A Midnight Alarm " April 4, for the first time
in New York ; Prof. Alex. Herrmann was seen April 1 1 ; Evans and
Hoey came April 18, in " A Parlor Match ; " " Kidnapped " April 25 ;
" Dangers of a Great City " May 2 ; " The Colleen " May 9 ; Mattie
Vickers May 16, in " Edelweiss ; " " Irish Inspiration " was seen for
the first time on any stage May 23. The season closed June 4 with
" The House on the Marsh."
The next season began August 13, 1892, with " Fabio Romani ; "
Sadie Scanlan was seen Aug. 22, in " Nora Machrce; " " The Ven-
detta " Aug. 29 ; " Police Patrol " Sept. 5 ; " Paul Kauvar " Sept 12 ;
Eva Montford, in " East Lynne/' Sept. 19 ; " Larry the Lord " Sept.
26, with R. E. Graham as the star ; " Wide, Wide World " Oct. 3 ;
"My Jack" Oct. 10; "Power of the Press" Oct. 17; Carroll John-
son Oct. 24, in "The Gossoon;" "The Black Detective" Oct. 31,
with Wash Melville as the star ; Oliver Doud Byron Nov. 7 in "Across
the Continent ; " "Fire Patrol "Nov. 14; "Gentleman Jack "Nov.
21, with James J. Corbett, the pugilist, as the star. " The Power of
Gold" was given Nov. 28 for the first time in America. It was
originally entitled " Man to Man." " Danger Signal " came Dec 5 ;
"The Silver King" Dec. 12; Evans and Hoey Dec. 19; "White
Squadron " Dec. 26 ; " Eight Bells " opened with the matin6e of
Jan. 2, 1893. "At the Carnival" came Jan. 9, for the first time in
New York. It was originally called "Beatrice." "The Span of
Life" was seen Jan. 16, for the first time in New York. It was
originally acted in America at Philadelphia the week previous.
" Hazel Kirke" came Jan. 23 with Effie Ellsler and C. W. Couldock
in the cast. " Midnight Bell " Jan. 30. " Across the Potomac "
Feb. 6; "Flag of Truce" Feb. 13; "Blue Jeans" Feb. 20; "A
Night at the Circus " Feb. 27, with Nellie McHenry as the star.
" lUUarney " came March 6, with Katie Emmett as the star. " Sport
McAllister" was done March 13; "Power of Gold" March 20;
"Operator" March 27, the Newell Brothers as the stars. " Ma-
vourneen" was seen April 3, with Chauncey Olcott as the star.
"The Planter's Wife" came April 10; John T. Kelly April 17, in
" McFee of Dublin." " Jane," preceded by " Chums," was seen April
24, with Johnstone Bennett as the star. Vernona Jarbeau appeared
May I in " Starlight." " Lost Paradise " May 8 ; " Belle Marie "
May 15, with Agnes Herndon as the star. " A Girl with a Temper "
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was given May 17, for the first time in this city. " My Colleen"
came May 22 ; " Uncle Tom's Cabin " May 29 ; and the season closed
June 3.
The next season began Aug. 12, with Milton Nobles in "The
Phcenix." " The Silver King " was seen Aug. 21 : " McFee of Dub-
lin" Aug. 28; "Eight Bells" Sept. 4; "Old Kentucky " Sept. 11;
" Power of Gold " Sept. 18 ; " Mavoumeen " Sept. 25 ; " Blue Jeans "
Oct. 2 ; " Across the Potomac " Oct. 9 ; " Power of the Press " Oct.
16; " Lost Paradise" Oct. 23 ; "Ensign" Oct. 30; Hallen and Hart in
" The New Idea " Nov. 6 ; " The White Squadron " Nov. 13 ; " Police
Patrol" Nov. 20; " Span of Life" Nov. 27; " Flag of Truce'' Dec.
4; "A Nutmeg Match" Dec. 11; "Struggle of Life" Dec. 18;
** Patent Applied For" Dec. 25 ; " New South " Jan. i, 1894; Oliver
Doud Byron Jan. 8, in " The Hero of Africa." In England this play
-was called "The Dark Continent." Effie Ellsler came Jan. 15, in
"Doris." Gus Hegee Jan. 22, in " Yon Yonson ; " " District Fair "
Jan. 29 ; "My Jack " Feb. 5 ; " Paul Kauvar " Feb. 12 ; J. K. Emmet
Pcb. 19, in "Fritz; " "Blue Grass" Feb. 26, with this cast:
l^ary Brand . . . Mrs. Cyril Norman
John Brand .... R. A. Roberts
Col. Nicholas Decatur Joseph Brennan
Louis Berthelot . . . Emmett C. King
)• Fitzdarence Jones . (Albert Roberts
Hercules John Watson
Sheriff Brown . . . . J. H. Ready
Deputy Jim .... H. A. Morton
Mrs. violet Raymond
Florence Ashbrooke
Lydia Brand . . . Gerome Edwardy
Aunt Dinah . . . Polly Poland King
March 5, Jennie Yeamans was the star; " Poor Girls" was seen
March 12. Henry Chanfrau March 19, in "Kit;" "Lady Win-
dermere's Fan " March 16 ; "A Man Among Men " March 23 ;
" Hoodman Blind " March 30, with Frederick de Belleville, as the
•tar. " The Rising Generation " came May 7. The theatre was
dosed May 11 and 12, owing to the death of Mrs. Henry Miner.
"The Diamond Breaker" was given May 14; ** Midnight Alarm "
May 21. The season closed May 26.
The next season began August 20 with " Derby Mascot " for the
first time in this city. " Men and Women " was played Aug. 27 ;
"The Limited Mail" Sept. 3. " Fantasma" Sept. 10; J. K. Emmet,
KScpt. 17, in "Fritz in a Madhouse; " "Silver King" Sept 24;
Florence Bindley Oct. i, in "The Captain's Mate; " "The Girl I
Left Behind Me" Oct 8; "A Ride for Life" Oct 15; "Steve"
Brodie appeared Oct 22, in "On the Bowery;" "Struck Oil" was
done with this cast Oct. 29 :
John Stofel, Al. H. Wilson; Lizzie Stofel, Jane Stuart; Mrs.
Susan Stofel, Emma Maddern Stevens; Eben Skinner, William
Herbert; Flynn, Greorge M. Brennan; William Pearson, Milton
Lipman. Hallen and Hart came Nov. 5 in " Later On ; " Primrose
and West's minstrels Nov. 12; "Paul Kauvar" Nov. 19; "Rose-
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dale" Nov. 26, with Joseph S. Haworth as Elliot Grey; Isabellc
Evesson, Rosa Leigh ; Louis Foy, Bunbeny Kobb ; Charles Abbott,
Miles McKenna ; and Charles B. Hantord as Matthew Leigh.
Old Glory " was seen Dec. 3 ; "The Rising Generation " Dec. 10;
In the Tenderloin " Dec. 17 ; " Man without a Country" Dec. 24 ;
Chauncey Olcott Dec. 3 1, in " The Irish Artist ; " " Darkest Russia "
Jan. 7, 1895 ; Effie EUsler Jan. 14, in " Doris ; " " Shaft No. 2." Jan.
21 ; " Power of the Press " Jan. 28 ; "On the Mississippi," Feb. 4.
Oliver Doud Byron was seen Feb. ii» in " Ups and Downs of
Life ; " " Yon Yonson " came Feb. 18 ; " Rush City" Feb. 25 ; " On
the Bowery " with Steve Brodie as the star, March 4 ; " Charley's
Aunt " March 11 ; " Cross Roads of Life" March 18, with Edmund
Collier as the star. "The Cotton King" came March 25, "Spider
and the Fly " April i ; " Friends " April 8 ; " Police Inspector "
April 15 ; " Fallen Among Thieves " April 22, for the first time in
America, with Andrew Robson, Edward Maynard, John Bonnelli,
John Gourlay, Margaret Feeley, Lillian Lamson, Nina Freith, and
Nellie Sheldon in the cast. Walter Kennedy the " strong man " first
appeared on the stage as an actor April 29, in " Samson." " Special
Delivery" came May 6; Mme. Janauschek appeared with Kate
Claxton in " The Two Orphans " May 13 ; " Two Sisters " were seen
May 20 ; Agnes Herndon, May 27, in " La Belle Marie ; " " Logan's
Luck" was done June 3, first time on any stage. The season closed
June 8.
The next season began Aug. 10, with Walter Lawrence in
" Fabio Romani;" "The Engineer" was seen Aug. 19; "The
Great Brooklyn Handicap " Aug. 26 ; " Span of Life " Sept 2 ;
" Captain Paul " Sept. 9 ; " White Rat " Sept. 16 ; " Land of the
Living " Sept. 23 ; " Slaves of Gold " Sept. 30 ; " Humanity " Oct. 7 ;
"Ride for Life," Oct. 14; " Struggle of Life," Oct. 21 ; " Sons of
the Night" Oct. 28; "In a Big City" was seen Nov. 4, with
"Bobby" Gayler as the star. Florence Bindley came Nov. 11, in
"The Captain's Mate; " Oliver Doud Byron Nov. 18, in " Ups and
Downs of Life ; " " Old Glory " Nov. 25 ; " The Man-of-War's-Man "
Dec. 2; "Eight Bells" Dec. 9; "Galley Slave" Dec. 16; Joseph
Callahan in " Faust " Dec. 23 ; " Human Hearts " (previously called
" Logan's Luck ") was done Nov. 30 ; " The Cotton King " Jan. 6,
1896. "A Romance of Coon Hollow" was produced Jan. 13, with
Lizzie Evans as the star. "In sight of St Paul's" came Jan. 20;
" Down on the Suawanee River " Jan. 27 ; " Bonnie Scotland " Feb_
3; "On the Bowery "Feb. 10; "Saved from the Sea" Feb. 17;
•* Arm of the Law" Feb. 24; " Silver King" March 2 ; " Tornado*"
March 9; "A Trip to Chinatown" March 16; A. H. Sheldoi^
retired from the business management of this theatre March
and Thomas W. Miner succeeded him on that date. " Dark
Russia " was seen March 23 ; Prof. Herrmann came March 30
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*' Lion's Heart " April 6, with Carl Haswin as the star. «' The
Trolley Party " came April 13 ; " The Diamond Breaker " April 20;
"The White Slave" April 27; "Land of the Midnight Sun"
May 4. ** The World Against Her " May 1 1 ; and the season
closed May 16.
The next season began Sept. $, with "Saved from the Sea;
"Sidewalks of New York" was seen Sept. 14; " Human Hearts
Sept. 21] "A Happy Little Home" Sept. 28; "Land of the
Living" Oct. 5; " Hogan's Alley" Oct. 12; "The Great Train
Robbery " Oct. 19; " A Temperance Town " Oct. 26; " The Great
Northwest " Nov. 2 ; " Nihilists " Nov. 9, for the d6but in this city
of Theo Kremer the author. " Fatal Card " Nov. 16 ; " Turn of the
Tide" Nov. 23, with Oliver Doud Byron as the star; "Down in
Dixie " Nov. 30 ; " A Bowery Giri " Dec. 7 ; " When London Sleeps "
Dec. 14; "Darkest America" Dea 21; "Under the Polar Star"
Dec. 28; " Fatal City " Jan. 4, i897» for the first time on any stage
with George C. Bonirace, Sen. ; George M. Kidder, Geo. A. D. John-
son ; Charles Charters, Lillian Harper, and Adelaide Fitz Allen in
the cast. " The Power of the Press " was seen Jan. 11; "On the
Bowery " Jan 18 ; " Sporting Duchess " Jan. 25 ; "A Night in New
York" Feb. i, with Nelly McHenry as the star; "The Span of
Life" came Feb. 8; " Midnight Bell" Feb. 15; " Eight Bells" Feb.
22 ; " Fallen Among Thieves " March i ; "A Boy Wanted " March
8; " Brother for Brother " March 15 ; Maggie Cline in *• On Broad-
way" March 22 ; Edward Harrigan, March 29, in " Old Lavender; "
''Superba" April 5; "Hogan's Alley," April 12; and the season
dosed April 17.
The next season began Aug. 16, 1897, with A. H. Sheldon as
lessee and manager. " Fabio Romani " was the opening attraction,
with Aiden Benedict in the title r61e. " Side Tracked " was done
Aug. 23 ; " New York Day by Day " Aug. 30 ; " The Indian " Sept.
6, with Al Lipman as the star. " The Great Train Robbery " came
Sept. 13; Katie Emmett Sept. 20 in "Waifs of New York;"
**McFadden*s Row of Flats" Sept. 27; "The Sidewalks of New
York" Oct. 4 ; " Coon Hollow " Oct. 11 ; "The Burglar" Oct. 18;
Oliver Doud Byron Oct. 25 in " The Plunger " ; Lillian Lewis Nov. i
in " For Liberty and Love." " Old Money Bags " Nov. 8 ; " Always
on Time" Nov. 15 with this cast:
J>ick Sturdy . . . . W. R. Walters
2*diH!y Cuthbcrt . . Taylor Carroll
}!*rsoo Dwight . . . . J. S. Stewart
i»ni Saw^•e^ .... William Turner
}-*rrv Sullivan . . . . C. Jay Smith
J*ck Davis .... Mac M. Harnes
** Cherry Pickers " Nov. 22 ; *' A Guilty Mother" Nov. 29 ; ** Made-
nnc of Fort Reno," with Adelaide Fiu Allen as the star. Dec. 6.
Ned Ballard . . . Daniel F. McCoy
Ling Ling .... W. H. St. James
Helle Cuthbert Laura Dacre St. James
Miss Abigail Prince . Minnie Wilson
Nell Anna Little
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Charles Leonard Fletcher was seen Dec. 13, in "Dr. Jekyl and Mr.
Hyde ; " a pantomime show Dec 20 ; " The Fast Mail " Dec. 27 ;
" Shannon of the Sixth " Jan. 3, 1898 ; " Heart of Chicago " Jan. 10;
" Humanity " Jan. 17; "The Tornado "Jan. 24; W. S. Hart, Jan.
31 in " The Man with the Iron Mask ; " Leon and Adelaide Herrmann,
magicians, Feb. 7; " A Parisian Romance," also "The Violin Maker
of Cremona" Feb. 14, with Charles Fletcher as the star. ''The
Last Stroke " was given Feb. 21; "A Midnight Trust " Feb. 28 ;
Rachel Rcnard in " Leah " March 7 ; " Tennessee's Pardner " March
14; " The Inside Track " March 21 ; the Indian actress Go-won-Go-
Mohawk, came in a play, with her own name March 28 ; Creston
Clarke April 4, in " The Last of His Race " by Creston Clarke :
Prince Okolski >
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Father Antoine Pascal
Nicolai Karacheff
Doctor Dimitri .
Vassal! Dromiroff
Niclovitch . .
Petroff. . . .
Lucien de Veauiour
Emile de la Fallaise
Creston Clarke
. John Carter
G. D. Parker
J. J. Sambrook
R. Burton
. P. S. Barratt
L. D. Wharton
. W. Percival
G. Eversleigh
Baron de Floriac . . . L. B. Grey
Baptiste W. Chessman
P61 C. Yorkc
Oovis Alice Gale
Madelon Lucy Stone
Melanie de Beaulieu, Jessie M. Fisher
Louise de St. Cyr . . Bessie Gattlin
Comtesse de Champcey . Edith Gale
Marie de Neuville . . Adelaide Prince
" The Westerner " April 11;" Cruiskeen Lawn " April 18 ; " Gettys-
burg " April 25 ; Jessie Mac Hall appeared May 2, in ** Princess of
Patches " by Mark Swan ; *' At Fort Bliss " May 9 ; " A Spy of
Spain " May 17, by Willis Arden ; ** A Union Soldier " May 23, by
David Higgins. This was the old play of " Burr Oaks " with a new
title. The " Cuban^s Vendetta " came May 30 ; " Shadows of the
Past/' an adaptation of Mark Twain's " Tom Sawyer," June 6. The
season closed June 11.
The next season began August 15, with **The Midnight Flood;'"
Gettysburg " August 22 ; " The Light on the Point " Aug. 29 ;
McSorley's Twins" Sept. 5; "A Factory Waif" Sept. 12; "A
Daughter of Cuba" Sept. 19, by Jean Mawson, "Killarney and the
Rhine" Sept. 26; "Cuba's Vow" Oct. 3; "The Secret Enemy '*
Oct. 10; "Down on the Farm" Oct 17; "The Sleeping City," by
Octavius Cohen, Oct. 24 with this cast :
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Jack Morton . .
Lou Morton . .
Charles Creston .
Bill Wattles . .
Michael Mulcahey
Fritz Dinkewinkle
Sam Harris . .
Doctor Gnibb
Jim
. Rogers Barker
.Lester A. Davis
Randolph Murray
George T. Meecn
. James F. Casey
. Fred Mendoza
. J. B. Boardman
Frank A. Auburne
. Edward Hurly
The Whistling Comedian
Harry F. Winsman
Foxey E. F. Taboi
Slim George Flint
Ethel Baintree . . Lazette Du Brock
Cora Creston . . Florence Courtney
Widow Riley . . Maggie Le Claii
Maggie Riley .... Belle Gold
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^ ' A Celebrated Case '' with Maja Spencer (May Nunez) as Madeline
smd Adrienne Oct. 31 ; "The Wheel of Fortune" was seen Nov. 7;
•' Tom Edison the Electrician " Nov. 14 ; " John Martin's Secret
Hcv. 21;" Tempest Tossed " Nov. 28 ; " The Two Wanderers," by
"Wm. H. Rightmire, Dec. 5 ; "Under the Dome" Dec. 12; " Chain
^ Destiny " Dec. 19 ; a new version of " The Courier of Lyons.
'* Remember the Maine " was done Dec. 26 ; " When London Sleeps
Jan. 2, 1899; Jos. Callahan came in ^' Faust " Jan. 9; "Chattanoo-
ga " Jan. 16 ; " The Shadow Detective " Jan. 23 ; " The Heart of Chi-
cago " Jan. 30 ; " Knobs of Tennessee " Feb. 6 ; " Land of the Living "
Feb. 13 ;" On the Wabash " Feb. 20 ; " The Dawn of Freedom," Feb.
27 ; " The Victorian Cross " March 6 ; " A High-bom Lady " March
13; " The World Against Her" March 20; "Outcasts of a Great
City " March 27 ; J. E. Toole, in " Rip Van Winkle " April 3 ; Murray
and Mack in " Finnigan's 400 " April 10 ; " Kidnapped " April 17 ;
•• The Burglar " April 24 ; " An American Hero " May i ; " Police In-
spector" May 8. The season closed May 13. The house reopened
Sunday night, Aug. 6, 1899, under the management of Messrs.
Adler, Edelstein, and Thomasch as a Hebrew theatre, and it con-
tinues as such up to the present date.
PALACE GARDEN
A FAMOUS place of amusement forty-odd years ago was the
" Palace Garden." It was situated on the north side of
Fourteenth Street, between Sixth and Seventh avenues on the site
now occupied by the 22d Regiment Armory, adjoining the lot in
vhich the Fourteenth Street theatre is built. It was fitted up and
opened July i, 1858, as a promenade garden. Miscellaneous con-
certs were given nightly, and occasionally there was a display of
fireworks. De Forrest & Teesdale were proprietors. Thomas
Baker had a large orchestra, and the establishment was popular in
tbe summer months. Thomas Baker took his first benefit in
America here Aug. 24. Carl Formes and several other singers
appeared. During the summer months C. V. De Forrest was the
Manager, and concerts were given. Carl Bergpnan, Harvey Dod-
^orth, and G. F. Bristow were the musical directors. J. Van Am-
^Tgh & Co's menagerie was on exhibition Nov. 21. The Holman
Opera company commenced Aug. 27, i860.
Miscellaneous concerts and various entertainments were given
^uring the season of 1860-61. From this building down to and
including the Fourteenth Street theatre, was an open lot, running
through to Fifteenth Street. Early in the summer of 1862, Mr.
P« Forrest leased the entire property for the purpose of converting
It into a summer resort similar to the Cremome Gardens, London
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Commencing at the lot nearest to Sixth Avenue was a canvas top,
beneath which a regular equestrian performance was given ; adjoining,
to the west^ was a fantastic edifice, called Floral Hall, furnished with
trees, flowers, and shrubbery. The main garden itself was rich in
flower-pots, fountains, statuary, pleasant waJks, and tables and rustic
chairs for the convenience of those who wished to revel in ices,
creams, and refreshments, but no intoxicating drinks were permitted
on the premises.
NIXON'S CREMORNE GARDENS
THE Grarden was open at 7.30 every evening, and the enter-
tainment commenced with a performance of about one and
a half hours in the Palace of Music. This consisted of a pantomime,
ballet, opera, or concert, a change being made every week. Then the
visitor took a promenade in the Garden, and listened to the music
of Baker's orchestra, or partook of some refreshments ; after about
thirty minutes' concert, they repaired to Floral Hall, after which the
equestrian performances of about one and one half hours took place.
Frequently a brilliant display of fireworks was given at the close.
The following is a copy of the opening programme:
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Manager, James M. Nixon ; business manager, Col. T. Allston Brown.
A beautiful Chinese Pagoda adorns the centre, and the rear of the spacious
area is ornamented with a magnificent Japanese tower scene ; beyond which is
the Turkish Pavilion, under which will be given, every afternoon and evening,
equestrian performances. First afternoon opening on Wednesday, June 9, iS&
and then every afternoon and evening, except Sunday, during the season. The
miniature men, Com. Foote and Col. Small.
The musical department under the direction of Thomas Baker. The stage
entertainments will consist of opera, ballet, and pantomime, for which the b^«
artists in the country have been eneaeed. The opera will be led by Carlotts
Patti. The ballet will be led by Isabel Cubas. In the operatic department ar>
already engaged: Carlotta Patti, Sip;. Sbriglia, Mme. Strakosch, Sig. Ardavanl
and many others, under the direction of Sig. DeDreuil. For the ballet, ther"
will be, at present, Signorita Cubas, Sig. Ximmes, Carolina Theleur. The Palac::
of Music will be open for evening performances at 7>^ p. m., Mr. Baker leading
promenade concert. The opera and ballet will be given at 8 o'clock, after whic'
the concerts in the Cremorne Gardens and equestrian performances in tb
Turkish Pavilion. Admission to Palace of Music, Cremorne Gardens, an*
Equestrian School, 25cts. only; reserved armchairs in Palace of Music, 25Ctfl
extra; orchestra armchairs, 25 cts. extra.
Harvey Dodworth led the orchestra here Aug. 23. Severs
representatives of the Iroquois Indians gave exhibitions in dancing
Aug. 30. Nixon & Kemp's Equestrian troupe appeared Oct. 25.
James Melville and family, Rentz, Durand, Painter, Geo. Ross,
Adelaide and Frank Nixon, G. W. Sergeant and Mons. Gregoirc
were the equestrians and acrobats, and the clowns were William Lake,
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Sig. Blitz» Mons. Francois, and Tom Linton. Performances were
^ven afternoon and evening. " Cinderella " was presented Nov. 10,
1)y children. On Nov. 16, William Pastor, equestrian, and Emeline
Ijoyal, equestrienne, appeared. For the benefit of W. H. Kemp,
"Kov. 23, Tony Pastor, "The American Clown," appeared. Prof.
Starr with his party of living animals were seen Nov. 25, and the
season terminated Nov. 27. Stage and eauestrian performances
combined were given, the Checini troupe of juvenile pantomimists
and dancers appeared. Among the circus performers were Philo
Nathans, Tony Pastor, and W. Donaldson, the black clown.
Mrs. T. B. Phelps rented this place for one week for a Horticul-
tural Festival, May 9. There were addresses by Henry Ward
Beecher, Rev. Dr. Tyng, Wendell Phillips, and W. H. Fry.
The Garden was closed on the approach of cold weather. It
€uled to pay. It was started too soon. If it was in operation now,
probably it would be a money-making place of amusement during
the summer months. M. C. Campbell reopened the Palace Music
Hall Nov. 10, 1862, with a minstrel company, but business did not
warrant him continuing after Dec. 6. Buckley's Serenaders ap-
peared Dec. 22, and closed Jan. 3, 1863, and that was about the
last entertainment given there. The Sanitary Commission erected
buildiDgs on this site in April, 1864, and hdd a fair there. The
pound is now occupied by the Fourteenth Street Theatre and the
22d Regiment Armory.
NEW BOWERY THEATRE
UNTIL the year 1859, the Old Bowery Theatre had practically
the East side of the city as a field entirely of its own. But
in that year a formidable rival appeared in the shape of the New
Bowery Theatre, which was opened Sept. 5, 1859, by Geo. L. Fox
1* and James W. Lingard. Its exterior dimensions were 75 feet on
the Bowery, 204 feet in depth and icx> feet on Elizabeth Street.
The auditorium was capable of seating 2,5cx> persons. The stage
^fu 85 feet deep and 50 wide at the proscenium. The house was
situated between New Canal and Hester streets, two blocks north
of the Old Bowery, and on the same side of the way. The entrance
on the Bowery was through a colonnade, supported by Corinthian
pillars of iron. A full view of the stage was to be had from almost
every seat in the auditorium. The programme with which this
theatre opened consisted of " The Orange Girl of Venice " and
" The Four Lovers." The cast of " The Orange Girl of Venice "
was:
Visconli Galliano . . . J. E. Nagle
lacopi Foscari . . Welsh Edwards
l-coiurd Foscari .... J. Nunan
Guido Ubcrini
Vasquez Spadillo
Eugenia Coletti .
J. J. McCIoskey
Chas. K. Fox
Cordelia Cappell
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Nicoletti G. L. Fox
Manuel Coletti .... D. Oakley
Genario James Dunn
Spoletti S. Bradshaw
Paulo M. B. Pike
Rugini .
Odo . .
Pietro .
Isabel .
Juanetta
. . Mr. Stanton
. . W. MitchcU
Mr. Montgomery
Mrs. J. £. Nagle
. . Kate Fisher
In '' The Four Lovers/' Asa Cushman acted Rithcraft, and Minnie
Jackson was the Lauretto.
J. J. McCioskey remained here until the breaking out of the Civil
War» when he enlisted and went South. The company, in addition
to those seen in the above cast, included the following people : J. G.
Hanley, James Pilgrim (dramatist), James Lingard, C. Wilkinson
(who died at Worcester, Mass., March 2, 1888), Mrs. France, and
others.
J. G. Hanley appeared Sept. 8, as Ben Bowling in '' Ben the
Boatswain." "Garibaldi, or the Invasion of Sardinia," was acted
for the first time on any stage Sept. 24. It ran until Oct. 6, whea
Boucicault's drama, " The Phantom," was done. " The Hunter Spy
of Virginia, or the Ocean Martyr " was a new drama by Pilg^m^
first acted Oct. 10. ** New York and Brooklyn, or the Poor Sewing;
Girl," was produced Oct. 17. "The Man with the Iron Mask" was
played Oct. 19, with J. E. Nagle as Gaston. " Stella Delorme, or
the Comanche Chief," a dramatization by Pilgrim, was seen Oct. 24.
when Mrs. W. G. Jones made her first appearance here, acting Ada
McAlpine.
" Uncle Tom's Cabin " was done here Oct. 31, with J. W. Linganf
as Uncle Tom, G. C. Howard as St Clair, G. L. Fox as Pbineas
Fletcher, Mrs. G. C. Howard as Topsy, and Cordelia Howard as
Eva. " Fast Women of the Modern Time, or Life in the City ana
Suburbs," was presented Nov. 14, when Fanny Herring made hea
first appearance in this theatre, acting seven characters. Mrs. VM
G. Jones assumed six characters. Billy O'Neil first acted her"
Nov. 19 in " The Limerick Boy."
A. J. Neafie was seen Nov. 26, as Macbeth, Mrs. W. G. Jones tm
Lady Macbeth. Nov. 29 he acted in ** Richard III. ; " Nov. 3CI
"The Corsican Brothers;" Dec. 5, in "Faust;" Dec 10, in "Wi
liam Tell." " Harolde, or The Maniac's Leap," by Neafie, was firs
produced here Dec. 12. A. H. Purdy received a benefit Dec. i^
On Dec. 23 " The People's Lawyer," " Why Don't She Marry?
"Whirligig Hall," and "The Happy Man" made up the bili
" Pocahontas, or the Gentle Savage," was seen Dec 24, with G. L
Fox as Powhatan, James Dunn as Capt. John Smith, Fanny Herring
as Pocahontas. John Brougham's national drama, " The Miller of
New Jersey," was done Dec. 28. Eph Horn and Charley White
came Jan. 4, i860, and appeared between the pieces, giving "Old
Bob Ridley " and Woman's Rights Lecture.
Geo. C. Boniface made his first appearance here Jan. 7, as Luke
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Fielding in " The Willow Copse," Mrs. W. G. Jones as Rose Field-
ing. " Lord of the Isles " was played Jan. 9. ^' Halvei The Un-
known/' Jan. 13, with Boniface in the title rdle. Jan. 16 "The Man
of the Red Mansion " had its first representation. " The Octoroon,
or Life in Louisiana/' with lone Burke as Paul, Geo. Boniface as
Wah-no-tee, was given Jan. 23. J. J. Prior took a benefit Feb. i,
and acted Macduff to Boniface's Macbeth. " The Octoroon " was
also played Lucille and Helen Western first appeared here Feb. 6,
in '* The Three Fast Men." Johnny Forbes, the trick drummer,
made his New York d^but on this occasion. On Feb. 13 Lucille
acted ''Jack Sheppard;" Feb. 14, "The French Spy;" Feb. 15
- Polly Jordan, the Vermont Girl's Visit to New York," by W. B.
English, was produced ; Feb 16, " Actress of Padua " with Lucille as
La Tisbe, Helen as Catarina; Feb. 18, ** Jack Sheppard/' Lucille as
Jack ; also " Wept-of-the-Wish-ton-Wish," Helen as Naramattah.
•• Wolfgang, or The Wrecker's Daughter," by John F. Poole, was
presented Feb. 20.
A. J. Neafie appeared Feb. 27, acting Wi-com-i-ket in Conway's
Indian drama of that name, written expressly for him. Mons.
Denith K. Goshon, the giant, was first seen here March i, as Cousin
Joe in " The Rough Diamond." " The Dancing Feather, or Amateur
Freebooters," a melodrama, was first played March 5. Geo. C. Bon-
i&ce acted the Dane, and Mrs. W. G. Jones Queen Gertrude, in
" Hamlet," March 9. C. W. Tayleure's " Horseshoe Robinson " was
firat seen here March 12. C. W. Taylor appeared in " Belphegor"
March 15. J. G. Arnold made his first appearance in this city in
three years, acting Jerry Clip in " The Widow's Victim" March 16.
Mrs, M. A. Farren and her daughter, Fanny Fitz-Farrcn, api>eared
March 19, in " Love's Venom, or the Heart's Mysteries ; " March 22,
"Lucrcria Borgia; " March 23, "The Wrecker's Daughter;" March
24,"Jane Shore;" March 26, "Venetian, or the Bravo's Oath;"
March 29, " Pizarro ; " and March 30, " The Queen and the
Mechanic," with Mrs. Farren as Mary Tudor. Cordelia Howard
tnd her parents reappeared April 2, in " Dred, or the Dismal
Swamp;" April 3, "Ida May;" April 5, "Uncle Tom's Cabin."
C. W. Taylor as Uncle Tom, G. C. Boniface as Geo. Harris. For
the benefit of Cordelia Howard, April 6, " Uncle Tom's Cabin,"
''Oliver Twist," — Mrs. G. C. Howard as Nancy Sikes, Cordelia
Howard as Oliver Twist, G. C. Boniface as Bill Sikes, — and the
trick pantomime " Magic Trumpet " formed the bill. The Howards
terminated their engagement April 7, with "Little Katy, The Hot
Com Girl." A complimentary benefit was tendered Fox & Lingard,
April II. In the afternoon "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and "Mother
Goose" were given, and the evening bill was made up of " The Page
of History; " "Betsy Baker,"— J. M. Ward as Crummy, and Chas.
Hale as Marmaduke Mouser, — the Denier Brothers in an act ; Anna
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France with song; "Fortune's Frolic," Harry Pearson as Robin
Roughhead ; a dance by Minnie Jackson ; the farce, " Slasher and
Crasher ; " song by J. A. Herman ; ballad by Kate Leslie ; the Ethio-
pian farce, " Negro Blunders ; " and *' The Bride of the Old Frontier."
The testimonial was continued the following night, and the pro-
gramme was: "The Page of History," "Lola Montez," "The
Veteran and his Progeny," "The Maid of Munster," "Box and
Cox," and "Tom Cringle's Log." In "Lola Montez," Caroline
Chapman acted Katherine Kloper, Robert Johnston, Philip Gar-
bois, in " The Veteran." Emily Mestayer was the Kate O'Brien,
and C. W. Clarke the Charles, in " The Maid of Munster." Cordelia
Howard reappeared April 13, in "Old and Young," in which she
assumed three characters, and danced a hornpipe. " Robin Hood, the
Bold Outlaw," was first acted April 16. "The Track in the Snow,"
April 28. "Harry Blake, the Man that Travels on his Muscle^**
dramatized by G. L. Aiken, had its first hearing May 7. " King of
the Commons " with J. W. Wallack, Jr., as King James, and " Grand-
father Whitehead " were played May 18, with Greo. Jamison in the
title rdle.
J. W. Wallack Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Conway appeared May
21, in "Othello":
Othello .... J. W. WaUack, Jr.
lago F. B. Conway
Cassio J. G. Hanley
Roderigo G. L. Fox
Duke . .
Desdemona
Emelia . .
. . J. W. Ungaid
. Mrs. W. G. Jonea
Mrs. F. B. Conwaj
May 22, " Macbeth " was given with Geo. Boniface as Banquoi
Wallack as Macbeth, Conway as Macduff, and Mrs. Conway 3z
Lady Macbeth. May 24, " London Assurance," was seeiE
with Conway as Sir Harcourt, Wallack as Dazzle, Boniface 3m
Charles, Mrs. Conway as Lady Gay, and Mrs. W. G. Jones m
Grace; May 25, "Romeo and Juliet," Wallack as Romeo, Con
as Mercutio, and Mrs. W. G. Jones as Juliet ; May 26, " Rich
in.;" May 28, "Julius Caesar," Conway as Brutus, Wallack s
Cassius, Boniface as Marc Antony, Mrs. Conway as Portia, aE:^
Kate Fisher as Calphumia ; May 29, " King of the Commons " ac3
" Pizarro," Conway as Rolla in the latter play; May 31, " Ingomar.
Conway as Ingomar ; also, " Black Eyed Susan," with WaUack s
William. For their farewell appearance, June 2, Wallack and tbc
Conways played in " William Tell," " The Jealous Wife," and " El
Hyder." " New York in i860, or a Hit at the Times," by W.
Petrie, was seen for the first time June 18.
The season closed July 7, but a summer term began July 16,
with Edward Eddy as the star. The company was Geo. C. Boniface,
J. B. Howe, G. L. Fox, C. K. Fox, J. W. Lingard, Asa Cushman,
J. Nunan, Harry Hotto, Wm. Marden, J. J. McCloskey, J. Newman
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Mitchell, Wright, Mrs. W. G. Jones, Mrs. Henry, Josephine Henry,
Fanny Herring, Lillie Marden (afterwards Mrs. Charles Wilkinson)
and Minnie Jackson. Mr. Eddy remained two months, during which
time he was seen in a round of his favorite characters. He played
•* Macbeth " July 16, and Fanny Herring appeared the same night
as Sally Scraggs, in " Sketches in India," and Charles K. Fox as
Gregory Thimblewell in " State Secrets." July 30, a new drama,
" The Artisan of Lyons/' was produced, with this cast :
Catherine de Marley . Fanny Herring
Valazy J. B. Howe
Count De Vandome ... J. Nunan
Pierre de Renais . . . . E. Eddy
Henricois G. L. Fox
Louise de Renais . Mrs. W. G. Jones
Aug. 24, Lee's tragedy of ** Alexander the Great," was presented.
The principal attractions of the season were the melodramas for
Mrs. W. G. Jones, Geo. C. Boniface, and Mr. Howe, and farces and
pantomime for G. L. and C. K. Fox and Fanny Herring. " The
Cataract of the Ganges " was acted Jan. 5, 1861. Spalding &
Rogers' circus troupe was added to the programme Jan. 7. F. S.
Chanfrau appeared Jan. 21, in " The Mysteries and Miseries of New
York." Feb. 4, the pantomime," Harlequin Jack," was seen. Prof.
J. H. Anderson, the " Wizard of the North," acted Rob Roy March 4.
He was assisted by his three daughters — Eliza, Flora, and Louisa
Anderson. " The Cock of the Walk " was produced March 1 1 ;
" Owlet, or the Royal Highwayman," March 18 ; Cordelia Howard and
her parents appeared May 20, in " Ten Nights in a Barroom."
Chanfrau returned June 1 7, as Mose in " A Glance at New York."
Geo. L. Fox, who left with his regiment for the war, April 22, re-
turned in July, and again appeared.
There was no material change of any kind in the company or the
staff of the theatre during the season of 1861-62. G. L. Fox and
J. W. Lingard were again the managers, but before the season
closed their business connections were dissolved. The opening
>ught was July 15, 1861, and the bill consisted of "The Pirates of
the Savannah," " Hunting a Turtle," and a tight-rope dance by John
Benier. Aug. 12 C. W. Clarke appeared, and during an engagement
<< twelve nights played in the dramas of "John Paulding," ** Charlotte
Temple," " The Lime Kiln Man," and others, supported by Mrs.
W. G. Jones, George C. Boniface, J. Nunan, G . A. Lingard, James
Dunn, G. L. Fox, and Fanny Herring.
Chas. Gayler's military drama " Bull Run, or the Sacking of Fair-
^ Court House," was presented Aug. 15, with this cast:
UNION
Lieut G. L. Fox of the 8th, C. K. Fox
Hank Bunker . . Geo. C. Boniface
Gen. McDowell J. Nunan
RoH Ironsides .... G. L. Fox
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Jupiter Geo. Beane
Col. Corcoran .... Bradshaw
Brownell Johnson
Col. Ellsworth . . . . M. B. Pike
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SECESSIONISTS
Beauregard Ferden
Gen. Bunham .... W. Marden
Ser^. Bigdow Wright
Maj. Ebleigh Pyne
Col. Tompkins Magrat
Jackson Samut
Mrs. Jackson . . . Miss Hathawa
Juno Louisa Eldrid|
The Eighth Regiment drum corps was engaged to appear i
" Bull Run," which had an uninterrupted run of four weeks, and wa
frequently revived during the season. James Dunn appeared Sep
30, as Frederick in " No." Oct. 7, Mr. Eddy returned, and at th
close of his engagement with Fox & Lingard, leased the theatre fc
six nights, during which he played " Jack Cade," " Norman Leslie,
" Robert Macaire," " Pizzaro," " The Happy Man," and other chai
acters. The theatre was closed from Oct. 28 until Nov. 2, when
spectacular drama, by Charles Gaylcr, entitled " Hatteras Inlet, c
Our Naval Victories," was presented. This was followed by " Faj
Women of Modem Times," " A Sword of Honor, or a Father
Legacy," and " Mary Price."
Dec. 9, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. W. Wallack, Jr. and E. L. Davenpoi
began an engagement that lasted until Dec. 21, during which tin
they played in " Othello," — Davenport as the Moor, Mr. Wallacl
lago; Mrs. Wallack, Emilia,and Mrs. W. G. Jones, Desdemona,-
" Macbeth," " Hamlet," and " Richard IH." Dec. 13 they appearc
in " Julius Caesar," with Davenport as Brutus, Wallack as Cassiw
Boniface, Marc Antony, and Mrs. Wallack as Portia. " Damon an
Pythias," " Black Eyed Susan," " William Tell," " Douglas," an.
" Brutus, or the Fall of Tarquin," were also played during th:
engagement.
C. W. Clarke appeared Jan. 13, 1862, as Adolph Hudson in " Tfc
Last Nail, or the Drunkard's Vision," when Annie Hathaway actc
Patty, and Louisa Browne, the Dancing Fairy. Jan. 15 "The O
Folks at Home" was presented. Jan. 16 " Eustache Baudin," vr
seen, with C. W. Clarke in the title r61e. Robert Jones' dranrr:
" Scotto, or the Scout and the Spy," was first acted Jan. 20. A ben
fit was tendered to Capt. Robert Johnston, the popular actor, Jan. s
previous to his return to the seat of war. The programme was " T^^
Iron Mask," R. Johnston as Gaston ; John Mulligan and Andy
Leavitt did a negro sketch ; the drama " Rafaelle," and the farce " Rar/
ing the Wind." " The Seven Escapes of Adelaide of Dresden " wa
given Jan. 27, also a medley duet and double cracovienne by Geo. L
Fox and Fanny Herring ; followed by " G. L. Fox worried by Geo.
Boniface." *' Dominique the Deserter," ** Cherry and Fair Star,"
(first time in this theatre), and " The Seven Escapes," formed th<
bill Feb. i. " Mabel, or the Child of the Battle Field," was firs
seen Feb. 4.
Fox and Lingard took a benefit Feb. 5, when "Fox Worried b
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teniface," " Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady," " Cherry and Fair
tar," " Boots at the Swan," and "The Young Widow" made up
se programme. Harry Pearson and James W. Collier appeared in
Boots at the Swan," and A. H. Davenport and Fanny Browne in
The Young Widow." Geo. C. Boniface and G. L. Fox were seen as
Lobert Macaire and Jacques Strop. Feb. 7 G. L. Fox acted Paddy
lurphy in '* The Happy Man ;" Feb. 17 " TTie Capture of Fort Don-
Ison," by Harry Seymour, was played for the first time Feb. 22.
Uncle Tom's Cabin," was revived Feb. 26, with James Lingard as
Jncle Tom, S. Bradshaw (first time) as Tom Loker, Fanny Herring
s Topsy, Fanny Beane as Eva, G. L. Fox as Deacon Perry, and C.
L Fox as Gumption Cute. On March 13, the burlesque, " Co-lean
tome " was produced with Fanny Herring as Miles, Nunan as Danny
lann, G. L. Fox as Eily. Fox and Lingard dissolved partnership
farch 22, and the latter gentleman became sole lessee of the house.
*ox acted Solon Shingle in " The People's Lawyer," March 26, and
etired March 29. Sam Ryan and Kate Denin Ryan appeared here
larch 31, in "The Hidden Hand," and "The New Footman."
The Fire Raiser, or the Prophet of the Moor," was first acted
kpril 5. For S. Bradshaw's benefit, April 9, George Lingard
ppeared as Richard in "Vision of the Dead." W. Petrie had a
lenefit April 1 1, when Edward Lamb, Harry Seymour, James Dunn,
• J. Prior, and Rachel Denvil were seen. E. Eddy began an
ngagement April 14, in a play written for him by T. B. de Walden,
ntitled " The Man of Destiny," which had this cast :
loieph Faveau £. Eddy
\iutole Decoomer .... J. Nunan
Fh^eolet S. Ryan
Marie Mrs. W. G. Jones
Diana Kate Denin Ryan
"Faustus" was played April 21, with Eddv as Mephistopheles.
An afternoon and evening performance took place April 25, for the
benefit of James W. Lingard. The programme was : Afternoon —
"Cramond Brig," Prof. J. H. Anderson as Jock Howieson, and Miss
L S. Anderson as Marion ; accordeon solo by Prof. J. Jacobs, his
fint appearance in seven years ; dance by Louisa Browne, ballad by
S. C. Campbell, comic song by Tony Pastor; "Faint Heart Never
Won Fair Lady," Harry Parson as Ruy Gomez ; song by James
Dunn ; negro sketch, " Young Scamps," by Bob Hart, Lew Sim-
nions, and Master Tommy, concluding with "The Villagers." In
the evening the bill was, " La Tour De Nesle," Eddy as Capt.
Buridan, Mrs. Farrcn as Margaret of Burgundy; dance by Fanny
Bcane, song by Lillic Eldridge, the nautical drama, " Anchor of
Hope/' Harry Seymour as Topreef ; Eph Horn with his Woman's
Rights lecture, T. J. Peel, jig. accompanied on the banjo by Frank
Converse, dance by Galctti and Mons. TophofT, and concluded with
"The Young Widow." Joseph E. Nagle as Mandeville, Geo. C.
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Boniface as Splash. Mrs. J. J. Prior as Aurelia and Mrs. J. E. Nagic
as Lucy. On May 10 Eddy acted Damon, to Boniface's Pythias, in
"Damon and Pythias," Paddy Murphy, in "The Happy Man,"
and Casper in " Der Freischutz." N. B. Clarke's original drama
*' Dare Devil Pete, or the Death of Tecumseh " was first acted May
12, with Eddy in the title rflle ; Geo. C. Boniface was Tecumseh, and
Mrs. W. G. Jones. Kate Lane. May 14 Eddy played Claude Mel-
notte, in " The Lady of Lyons," and Looncy McTwoIter, in " The
Anny Review ;" May 17 " Zanthc." and "Jack Sheppard " formed
the bill. Louisa Browne danced between the pieces. Mrs. M. A.
Farren appeared May 26, as did Tommy Peel the jig dancer, with
Frank B. Converse on the banjo-
" CoHoIanus," was first seen in this theatre May 30, with Eddy as
Caius Marcius Coriolanus, Geo. Boniface as TuUus Aufidius, Sirs.
M. A. Farren as Volumnia. Mrs. Howard Rogers as Virgilia, Mrs.
Farren as Katharina, to Eddy's Petruchio, in " The Taming of the
Shrew." Adah Isaacs Menken began an engagement June 9.
assuming nine characters in "' The Three Fast Women, or the
Female Robinson Crusoes." In the minstrel scene she appeared on
the " bones end ; " June 1 1 she was seen in " Joan of Arc," and " The
French Spy;" June 12 she appeared as Sixteen String Jack, and
in the burlesque, " Lola Montez." For her benefit, June 13, she
acted in " The Whistler, or the Fate of the Lily of St. Leonard's."
as Corinthian Tom in " Tom and Jerry," and Polly Crisp in "An
Unprotected Female." in which she sang " The Captain with hii
Whiskers" and several French and Italian songs, in the tenor and
soprano voice, also giving her imitations of Charlotte Cushtnan,
Mme. Fabbri, Edwin Forrest, and Edwin Booth. On June 14
Menken personated five characters in " A Day in Paris," and acted
Corinthian Tom in " Tom and Jerry ; " " Mazeppa " was produced June
16, with Menken as Mazeppa. For her benefit, June 20, in addition
to " Mazeppa," she appeared in the fourth act of " The Three Fail
Women," and the fifth act of " Richard III," with Harry Seymour is
Richard, on horseback; Menken as Richmond. For her farewell
benefit, June 27, she was seen as Mazeppa, and Jack Sheppard, on
borseback. Her engagement terminated June 28. when, in addition
to " Mazeppa," " The Happy Man " was played, with Thomu
Donnelly as Paddy Murphy. The season closed July 5.
The next season opened with N. B. Clarke as stage manager, and
Harvey Blessenhcrz as musical director. Edward Eddy presented
July 14 " The Fighting Brothers of Rome," and " The Idiot of the
Mountain ; " Thomas L. Donnelly appeared between the pieces, and
sang Irish songs. For Eddy's benefit, Aug. i, Edward L. Tilioo
played Robert Emmet in the drama of that name. Mrs. M. A.
Farren was seen as Margery, and John T. Raymond as Cousin Joe,
in " The Rough Diamond." Mr. and Mrs. E. L, Davenport appeared .
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Aug. 4 in " Hamlet," " Othello " Aug. 5, " St. Marc " Aug. 6, 7,
" The Ladv of Lyons " Aug. 8, when Mrs. Alford appeared as Mme.
Deschapelles, and in *' Black Eyed Susan ; " Aug. 9 *' Richard III."
Aug. II, 12, 13. '* The Scalp Hunters " was produced Aug. 14, when
Geo. C. Boniface acted Jack Sheppard for the first time; Aug. I5»
"* Damon and Pythias." For Lingard's benefit, Isabel Cubas and
her corps de ballet apppeared in a Spanish ballet. Edward Lamb
acted Granby Gag, and Mollie Williams, Jennie Leatherlungs, in
" Jenny Lind at Last" Aug. 16.
Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Conway were seen Aug. 18. in " Peep o* Day,"
for the first time in New York, " The Sea of Ice " was done Sept.
2. Fanny Denham appeared Sept. 6 as Caroline Morton in ** Our
Gal." "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was given Sept. 10 for George C.
Ryer's benefit, when he acted Uncle Tom, Lillie Eldridge being the
Topsy. Menken reappeared Sept. 15 in James Pilgrim's drama,
" The Warrior Shepherd," acting a shepherd boy. " Eagle Eye "
was produced Sept. 22, with Menken as Otahontas. Harry Pearson
had a benefit Sept. 29, when Mrs. Cool White acted Margery, and
Harry Pearson Cousin Joe, in " The Rough Diamond," followed by
the quarrel scene from "Julius Caesar," Thos. W. Keene as Brutus
and £. S. Kean as Cassius.
Mrs. W. G. Jones took her benefit Oct. 3, and presented " Outlaw
of the Adriatic, or the Female Spy and the Chief of the Ten," fol-
lowed by Fanny Beane with a Highland Fling, and a comic song by
Thomas Donnelly, after which came the minstrel scene from the
"Three Fast Women," followed by "The Wizard Skiflf " and " Jack
Sheppard." There were three Jacks during the piece. In the first
act, Mrs. W. G. Jones ; second act, Fanny Denham ; third act, Geo.
C. Boniface. The performance was over at quarter to two A.M.
Oct 6 the Webb Sisters — Emma and Ada — made their d^but
here, Emma appearing as Parthenia in '^ Ingomar," and Ada in the
farce " In and Out of Place," in which she sustained five characters,
sang four songs, and danced a jig. ** Raymond and Agnes " was the
afterpiece. Ada Webb retired from the stage several years ago,
marrying William Conner, who was once proprietor of the St.
James Hotel, this city. Oct. 7 " Orphan of Dowray, or the Soldier's
Trials," " Actress of All Work." and " Wizard Skiff " were acted ;
Oct. 8 *• Bride of Lammermoor " was presented, with Emma Webb
as Lucy Ashton, " The Manager's Daughter," followed with Ada
io five characters, and the farce *' Milly ; " Oct. 9, Emma as Juliana
in "The Honeymoon," Ada in *' In and Out of Place," and the
drama entitled "Incendiary;" Oct. 10, Emma as Smike, in
'•Nicholas Nickleby," to G. C. Boniface's Mantilini, and the first
appearance of Miss M. Clare as Kate Nickleby. Ada Webb acted
Mrs. Hardress Cregan, and Thomas Donnelly Myles-na-Coppaleen,
in the farce of *' The Colleen Bawn ; " Ada Webb also played six
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characters in the protean farce, " A Day Too Late." " The Irish
Doctor " was the closing farce. " Kitty, or Out of the Street," was a
drama written for the Webb Sisters by Charles Gayler, and acted
for the first time Oct. 13. " Jocrisse the Juggler," with Geo.
Boniface in the title rdle, and *' The Irish Doctor " made up th<
programme. Miss E. James, danseuse, made her ddbut Oct. 17 in.
a national medley dance. The Webb Sisters, closed Oct. 18, whei
four pieces were o£fered, viz. : the protean farce, " Four in One,'^ '*'
with Emma in four characters ; the burletta, " Woman's Whims,'^ *'
with Ada in five characters; "The Blacksmith of Antwerp;" an<
the nautical drama " Ben Bolt."
Oct. 20, the oriental spectacular drama entitled " The Armorer ol
Tyre" was produced, with Geo. Boniface as Gio; the burlesque
"Beauty and the Beast," followed, with Fanny Denham as Beauty -
and '' The Limerick Boy " finished the bill. The performance wasL
over at half-past twelve o'clock. Oct. 22 " Walter Brand, or tha^- e
Mendicant of St. Paul's " was seen here for the first time ; Oct. 2^^ j
" The Three Guardsmen," was presented, with Boniface as D'/
g^an. Saturday night, Oct. 25, there were four pieces, as follows
the three act drama '' Nautical Jack ; " Rosa Cerito, Parisian ds
seuse ; first and second tableaux of '' The Sea of Ice ; " Irish son|
by Thos. L. Donnelly; "Robert Macaire;"and the comic drai
"One Glass More." The historical drama, written expressly fi
this house by G. L. Aiken, entitled " Claude Duval," was first act^=Ml
Oct. 27, Boniface as Claude Duval. The farce of " Our Girl " ttstt
the afterpiece, in which Fanny Denham acted Caroline Morton Birm^d
sang ** Annie Laurie " and *' My Johnny was a Shoemaker." TKr^e
melodrama, " The Monk, the Mask, and the Murderer " was giv^sn
in addition to " Claude Duval " Nov. 3. " The Idiot of the Moum-
tain " and the French drama " Halvei the Unknown " were acted E"or
the first time Nov. 5. " Zincali's Revenge," " The Flying Dutcrli-
man," and " The Irish Tutor " were played Nov. 6. Another ha^lf-
past twelve o'clock bill was that of Nov. 7, — '* The Sea of Ice," " TTb^
French Spy," and, for the first time here, " The Bath Road." -A
pictorial advertising curtain, illustrating all professions and trades,
was shown for the first time Nov. 7. " Blueskin," a new drama by
John F. Poole, was first acted Nov. 8. Geo. Boniface played Jacfer
Sheppard; J. W. Lingard, Blueskin; J. Nunan, Jonathan Wild,
Mrs. W. G. Jones, Edgeworth Bess. Nov. 10 Theodore Edward
Hook's drama, " The Hungarian Chief, or the Heroine of Mootgatz,"
was given in addition to " Blueskin." " The Death Plank," a nautical
drama by G. A. Somerset, was first acted Nov. 17. Julia Christine
(afterwards Mrs. Harry Miner) commenced an engagement, dancing
between the pieces. The spectacular drama, " The Naiad Queen,"
rewritten by Joseph C. Foster, was first acted Nov. 24, and cast as
follows :
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Cbant Rupert .... Geo. Boniface
Rinaldo T. Donnelly
AVinkleman G. Lingard
Schnapps Geo. Brooks
Amphibio .... Hernandez Foster
Larline Mrs. W. G. Jones
Corsdine .... Fanny Denham
Miss Adair
Colman D. Oakley
Rodolph W. Stanton
Farcuas J. Winter
Grimalkine Page
Baron Lana^an
Lady Una Mrs. Bonirace
Flavia Louisa Eldridge
Cora Shell Miss Claxe
Bridget Miss Hathaway |
** Knights of the Mist, or Jack Sheppard from His Cradle to His
Grave," was acted Nov. 29. John F. Poole's dramatization, " The
Scourge of Damascus/' was first seen Dec. i. Tony Denier, the
inimitable clown, appeared Dec. 8 in Joseph C. Foster's comic
pantomime, " Harlequin Jack Sheppard, or All Right, My Covey."
It was cast as follows : Jack Sheppard (afterwards Clown), Tony
I>enier; Jonathan Wild (afterwards Sprite), Hernandez Foster;
Thames Darrell (afterwards Harlequin), W. Stanton; Winny Wood
(afterwards Columbine), Julia Christine ; Joe Blueskin (afterwards
Pantaloon), George Brooks.
Anthony (familiarly known as Tony) Denier is one of the oldest
living representatives of the pantomimic art in America, and has
Iseen connected with the stage in an active and managerial capacity
for more than half a century. Mr. Denier is a resident of Chicago,
lived in that city since 1876, and, aside from his profession, is
lown in the community as one of the few representatives of the
>tage who have devoted the results of theatrical enterprise to the
lulMtantial growth of the city. Endowed with a reputation that is
itional in his peculiar line, he also enjoys the distinction of being
one of the richest retired actors in the West, and his varied career
leading up to this histrionic and business success possesses many
E>ints of general interest. He travelled with the Ravel company
r several years, and in 1855 went to England, and for two years
played at European theatres. Returning to America in 1861, he ap-
peared in a star part at the Cremorne Garden, this city. At the Old
Bowery Theatre, he met George L. Fox, and got up several panto-
mimes with him. He then went to Bamum's Museum, and in 1866
removed to St. Louis, where he remained a year, engaged in manag-
ing the spectacular play of *' The Black Crook." He made his first
^>pearance in Chicago at McVicker's Theatre, in 1867. Returning
to this city, he and Mr. Fox constructed the great novelty of
"Humpty Dumpty," which was first presented at the Olympic
Theatre, on March 10, 1868. In July Mr. Denier went to Cleveland,
^d with John EUsler organized a pantomime company, with which
he travelled two years. He managed various enterprises until 1876,
took " Grimaldi " on the road for two years, and, later, Charles W.
Ravel, the clown. During these years he played not only in his own
specialties of pantomime, but also, at Albany, under his own man-
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agement of the Capital Theatre, took part in " Uncle Tom's Cabin," *■
"The Octoroon," "Rob Roy," and appeared as the demon and -
other characters in spectacular and comic representations. After *
organizing a company for "Jack and Jill" in California, in 1876, ^
Mr. Denier went to Chicago and began a permanent managerial _
career. Here he formed a partnership with J. H. Haverly, and was ^
manager of the old Adelphi Theatre for one year. He then leased .
Wood's Museum, which was destroyed by fire in October, 1877.
He purchased a residence at Englewood, but in 1876 returned to -
Chicago, and for three years managed a pantomime combination
with George H. Adams, the clown. When that engagement ter —
minated, Mr. Denier decided to take up a permanent residence ^tz
Chicago, and, having accumulated a fortune, set about its judicious^
investment. His shrewd business capacity made these venturer
exceedingly profitable, and he now owns nineteen pieces of fin^
improved property and a large amount of unimproved real estate in.
that city. Tony Denier was married on Jan. 24, 1861, to Mile.
Auriol, the danseuse, and niece of the noted French clown of thatz
name. Mrs. Denier died in Chicago, June 6, 1899. As a panto—
mimist Mr. Denier took rank with any in the country, and as 2m^
gymnast he had few superiors.
Wm. McFarland made his d^but at this theatre in " The Stran—
ger " Dec. 9, it being his first appearance in New York in eighteen
! rears. " Robert Emmet " was also played, with Mr. McFar—
and in the title rdle, and the first appearance on the stage of a
young lady billed as Mary Curran, also occurred. Wm. McFarland
was found dead in the County Jail at Minneapolis, Minn. Jan. 31,
1888. He was an old actor, and had supported Macready, the elder
Booth, Edwin Adams, and Edwin Forrest. He had been confined
in jail for intemperance. N. B. Clarke took a benefit Dec. 20, when
five plays were acted, and the performance was over at 12.15. The
entertainment was as follows : " The Wraith of the Lake, or Brownie
of the Brig ; " the drama " The King, the D , and the Deserter,"
followed by the burlesque of " Othello," by Frank Brower and Eph
Horn, scenes from " Harlequin Jack Sheppard," and the farce
" The Illustrious Stranger." " Ivanhoe " was acted for the first
time here Dec. 22. Tony Denier reappeared in the pantomime
"Harlequin Jack Sheppard." Tony played Jack Sheppard, and
Julia Christine, Winny Wood. Dec. 31 Tony Denier produced his
Chinese pantomime, "Kim Ka." Jan. 6, 1863, Mons. Marzetti,
Mme. Marzetti, and Mons. Tophoff began an engagement in " Jocko,
or the Brazilian Ape." Jan. 12 was the first night of Harry Sey-
mour's dramatization of Hugo's " Les Miserables," entitled " Jean
Valjean," with Geo. C. Boniface in the title r61e. "The Two
Drovers " and " The Dumb Belle " were also performed, and the
performance was over at 12.30. Joseph C. Foster took his benefit
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Jan. i6f and his drama of " Bob Covey, the Newgate Jester, or the
Daring Housebreaker of 1798/' was seen for the first time, cast as
follows :
Norman Fitzbaxard . . G. C. Boniface
Stephen Stonebeart . . M. Lanagan
Eh-. Thurston D. Oakley
Bob Covey .... Geo. Brooks
Robt. Kidman .... P. Connelly
Martin Filewood .... J. Winter
Tim Meagles .... T. Donnelly
Miles the Beylock . Hernandez Foster
Dick the Tramper . . Frank Foster
Drag J. Nunan
Eaton Wm. Marden
Emily .... Mrs. W. G. Jones
Jan. 17 the bill offered was " Bob Covey, or Harlequin Jack Shep-
pard," cast as follows :
Indostry .... Mrs. W. G. Jones
Knowledge . . .Mrs. Geo. Boniface
Idleness Miss Hathaway
Ignorance .... Louisa Eldridge
Jack Sbeppard, afterwards Clown
Tony Denier
Thames Darrel, afterwards Har-
leouin W. Stanton
Joe Blueskin, afterwards Panta-
kxm Geo. Brooks
Jonathan Wild, afterwards Sprite
Hernandez Foster
Winny Wood, afterwards Colum-
bine Julia Christine
Owen Wood .... M. Lanaigan
Sir Roland Trenchard . . G. Lin^d
Mendez J. Winter
Mrs. Wood ... T. L. Donnelly
Edgeworth Bess .... Miss Adair
" Olympia, or the Brigands of Alrizi " was the next production,
with this cast: Olympia Cig^iani, Mrs. W. G. Jones; Spalatro, J.
Nunan ; Salvator Rosa, W. Marden ; Comey Brady, T. L. Donnelly ;
Tommaso, P. Connelly ; Bianca, Miss Adair ; and dlanina, Mrs. Boni-
face. This was followed by the farce '* Hide and Seek " : Quake,
Mr. Lanagan; Simon, George Brooks; Charles, J. Winter; Rose,
Hiss Hathaway; Lucretia, Mrs. Boniface; Sophia, Miss Denham.
The engagement of Geo. C. Boniface for three years at this house,
as leading man, terminated with a complimentary benefit Jan. 24,
when the following bill was presented : the four act play, " Retribu-
tion; " the petite comedy, " Married Rake ; " dance by Julia Chris-
tine; first act of "Robert Macaire;" and the comic drama "The
Sky Rocket."
Edward Eddy began an engagement Jan. 26, 1863, as Mylcs-na-
Coppalcen, in " The Colleen Bawn," with Fanny Denham as Anne
Chute and Mrs. W. G. Jones as Eily O'Connor. The burletta by
John F. Poole, called " The Twenty-seventh Street Ghost," was also
^tcd for the first time. Frank Brower, the old minstrel performer,
^d a benefit Jan. 30, when the programme consisted of ** The Col-
leen Bawn," an olio by Dan Bryant, Little Mack, RoUin Howard, G.
^V. H. Griffin, and W. W. Ncwcomb, followed by the negro extrav-
^nza, ** The Virginny Mummy," with Frank Brower as Ginger Blue,
and*' The Twenty-seventh Street Ghost." "The Last Days of Pom-
P«i " was produced Feb. 7, with Mr. Eddy as Arbaces. Mr. Eddy
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closed Feb. 14, 1863, with "Pizarro, or the Death of Rolla," cast
thus:
RoUa E. Eddy
Pizarro ]. Nunan
Alonzo W. Marden
Cora Miss Hathaway
Elvira .... Mrs. W. G. Jones
Atalba N. B. Oaike
BUnd Man D. Oaklej
Boy Lillie Eldridge
High Priest .... G. Lingard
The nautical drama " Paul Jones " followed, with this cast :
Griffith Geo. Ungard
Kate Plowden . . Mrs. W. G. Jones
Cecelia .... Mrs. Gea Boniface
Irish Woman . . . Thos. DonneUj
Long Tom Coffin .... E. Eddy
The Pilot J. Nunan
Barnstable Marden
Sergt Drill Geo. Brooks
Col. Hervaro . . . . M. Lanagan
This was succeeded by "The Happy Man/' Eddy as P^dj
Murphy, with the songs, " The True Bom Irishman," and " The
Bold Soldier Boy ; " and " Warlock of the Glen," with Fanny Beane
as Adelbert, finished the night's bill. Geo. C. Boniface reappeared
Feb. 16. in " The Idiot of the Mountain " and " Yankee Jack," and
Tony Denier acted in the pantomime, " Kim Ka."
Tony Denier took a benefit Feb. 27, when he o£fered : " Hand-
some Jack ; " trapeze act by the Dclcvanta Brothers ; " Michael Earle»
the Maniac Lover," with Wm. McFarland as the hero ; James Mel-
ville and his children in acrobatic performances ; ** The Magic Flute,"
Tony as the Clown ; after which came the carnival scene from " Gus-
tavus III." and the drama " Sky Rockets." '* Pauvrctte " was first
seen here Feb. 28, with Boniface as Bernard. John F. Poole took a
benefit March 6, when he offered a bill which began with " East
Lynne ; " Charley White and Thos. G. Riggs in the sketch " Pilgrim
Fathers ; " H. W. Penny, the gymnast ; trial scene from " The Mer-
chant of Venice ; " followed by an olio introducing Frances Lc Roy
in a medley, Tony Denier with a comic dance on stilts, Thomas
Donnelly, comic songs, Charles Gardner, song and dance; ''Hop
Lite Loo," the Foster Brothers, acrobatic act, Chas. E. Dobson,
banjo solo, and Caroline Edgal in a dance, followed by the farce,
" The Dry Goods Clerks," Master Gibbs in a song and dance, the
protean farce "In and Out of Place," with Fanny Den ham in five
characters, and finished with " No Irish Need Apply." James W. Lin-
gard, for his benefit, March 13, presented " Laugh When You Can,"
" The Colleen Bawn," ** Binks the Bagman," " Der Freischutz," and
an olio by Frank Brower, Cool White, J. W. Glenn, Charley Fox, C
Henry, and Nelse Seymour of Wood's minstrels. " The Chevalier dc
Maison Rouge, or the Man of the Red Mansion," was played March
18. Edward Eddy played Damon in "Damon and Pythias," for
Geo. Lingard 's benefit, March 31. Fanny Denham had her benefit
April 3, when the following was oflfered : " The Greek's Revenge,"*
dance by Little Amelia, the farce of Jenny Lind, flutina solo by
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R. E. Clarke of Buckley's serenaders, ** The Dumb Girl of Grenoa/'
J. H. Budworth in negro acts, ** B B, or the Benicia Boy/' and ** Jack
Sheppard/' with Mrs. W. G. Jones, Fanny Denham, and Miss Hath-
away as Jack Sheppard (one act each). '' Satanus^ or the Spirit of
Beauty/' by Sterling Coyne, acted in Paris under the title of *' Le
Diable Amoureux," was first seen here April 6; also ''Delicate
Ground," Helen Osgood making her first appearance on the stage
in the latter piece as Pauline. E. Eddy commenced April 27 in the
drama, "The Police Spy." ''The Star Spangled Banner, or the
Yankee Tar and Benevolent Jew," was first acted April 30.
*' Rienzi " was produced here May 5, with this cast:
CoU de Rienii E. Eddy
Randulto Stone
Luigi Geo. Brooks
Stephen Colonna ... J. Winter
Stepbanello G. Lingard
Nina Mrs. W. G. Jones
Sir Walter J. Nvluslu
Benedette . . • Louisa Eldridge
Cecco del Veechie . . N. B. Clarke
Angelo Mrs. Marden
Irene Mrs. Boniface
Adrian W. Marden
John D. Oakley
Teresa Miss Hathaway
Eddy acted Charles de Moor in ** The Robbers," and Ben Bow-
ling in ** Ben the Boatswain " May 9. ''La Tour de Nesle " was
given, with the "Cribb" scene from "Tom and Jerry," May 11, in
which Joe Cobum gave an exhibition of the ** manly art of self-defence."
^ Richard IIL" was played May 23, with Eddy as Richard, Geo. Bon-
iface as Richmond, and Kate Newton as Lady Anne. " Monte
Cristo " was presented May 25, with Eddy as Edmund Dantes ; May
27 " The Three Guardsmen," Eddy as Athos ; May 29 " Jean Remy."
"The Duke's Signal, or the Hunchback of Paris" ("The Duke's
Motto"), for the first time in America, June i, with Boniface as
Lagardere, Mrs. W. G. Jones as Blanche de Caylus, Kate Newton
as Pepita, and Mrs. Geo. Boniface as Blanche de Nevers. A. M.
Hernandez, Lizzie Whclply, Mons. Franklin, and Hugh Clarke ap-
peared June 5, for the benefit of R. S. Smith, the scenic artist.
*• O'Neal the Great" was played June 13. N. B. Clarke took his
benefit June 26, and among the volunteers were Edward Eddy, Tony
Pastor, A. H. Davenport, Geo. W. Thompson, Mickey Warren the
jig dancer, J. M. Smith the bone player, and G. W. Fleming, banjoist.
•*The Colleen Bawn," "The Young Widow," "King and Free
Booter," and " La Zingara " were acted. The season closed July 4.
A summer season opened July 6 with Campbell's minstrels. Ned
Davis, Johnny Booker, and Geo. Gray were in the company. M. C.
Campbell took a benefit July 24, when J. E. Greene made his first
appearance in this city, and sang " The Mocking Bird " song.
The next season, of 1863-64. began Aug. i. J. W. Lingard con-
tinued in the management, N. B. Clarke being stage manager. The
company included Geo. C. Boniface, W. Marden, J. Nunan, Geo.
Lingard, George Beane, Greorge Brooks, Andrew Glassford, Mrs.
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W. G. Jones, Kate Newton, and Emma Gardiner. The opening sta
were E. Eddy and Mrs. M. A. Farren, who appeared in " Brutus, or-r
the Fall of Tarquin," Eddy as Brutus, and Mrs. Farren as Tullia ';^
Aug. 3, 4, " Macbeth ; " Aug. 7, " Bertram ; " Aug. 11,12, " Faustus; '""
Aug. 13, " Last Days of Pompeii ; " Aug. 14, '* Hamlet," Eddy as th^
Dane, Kate Newton as Ophelia; Aug. 15, ** Richard III.," Mrs. Far —
ren as the Queen, Eddy as Richard. Aug. 17, *'The Temple oM
Death " was produced for the purpose of introducing the ghosts
illusion. " Macbeth " was given Aug. 22. Monk Lewis' super^
natural drama, " The Spectre," was acted Aug. 26, with the ghost
illusion. Aug. 27 *' Hamlet " was done, with the illusion in ghost
scenes. Aug. 29 " Vampire, or the Ghost of the Flood," another
ghost drama, was seen, and Aug. 31 came another ghost drama,
** Glencoe, or the Ghost of the Highlands." Sept. 4, for Mr. Eddy's
benefit, twenty ghosts were introduced in the tableaux of "The
Corsican Brothers." " Guy Fawkes " was done Sept. 7, 8. For
Lingard's benefit, Sept. 11, "The Carpenter of Rouen," "The Jolly
Cobbler," " Robert Macaire," " Love and Crockery," and " The
Bedouin Arabs" constituted the entertainment.
Shakespeare's "Tempest" was acted Sept. 14, when all the char-
acters but Prospero were given with the ghost effect. E. Eddy
played Caliban for the first time, Boniface was Prospero, Kate Denin
was Ariel. Sept. 21 another ghost drama, entitled "The Night
Demon, or the Dream Spectre," was played for the first time in
America. Mons. Verrecke, the trapeze performer, made his d^but
here on this occasion. Sept. 25 "The Wizard Priest," a ghost
drama, was seen. " The Devil in the Bowery " was the title of a
local ghost drama by John F. Poole, acted Sept. 28. A benefit was
given to Thomas Hyer, the champion pugilist, Oct. 7, when Dan
Bryant gave his stump speech, " Dat's What's de Matter." "The
North Pole " and " The Devil in the Bowery " were also acted. " Eva,
the Irish Princess," was played for the first time Oct. 12. Charles
Collins, the comic singer, appeared in his act entitled " The Cure,"
and did a clog dance Oct. 16. For his benefit, Oct. 30, Boniface
acted Mose in " A Glance at New York " for the first time. That
same night he played The Stranger, Vapid, in " The Dramatist,"
and Paddy Murphy in "The Happy Man." Jackson Haines, the
skater, appeared here Oct. 26, also at Christy's Minstrel Hall the
same night. Oct. 31, first time in America, the new drama by Ed-
ward Sterling, " The Jew of Southwark, or the Mendicant's Son."
This was followed by "The Flying Dutchman," and Emma Gardiner
did a dance between the pieces. John F. Poole's drama, " The Soap
Fat Man," was given Nov. 7, with " The Angel of the Attic," " The
Knights of the Mist," and " Robbers of the Heath." Leo Hudson
made her first appearance in this city Nov. 9 in " Mazeppa," with
this cast:
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The Castellan Seabert
Count Premislaus . . . W. Marden
ReecUloff D. Oakley
Drolinsko Geo. Brooks
Mazeppa Leo Hudson
Thamar Geo. Lingard
Zemba P. Connelly
Olinska .... Mrs. W. G. Jones
Agatha .... Louisa Eldridge
Zemila Kate Newton
Abder Kahn .... N. B. Clarke
Oneiza . . . Mrs. Geo. Boniface
For N. B. Clarke's benefit, Nov. 17, in addition to •* Mazeppa"
(for the first time in New York), ** The New York Pilot of 1792," was
presented. Leo Hudson took her benefit Nov. 20, when *' Mazeppa/'
" Warlock of the Glen," " My Fellow Clerk/' and an olio made up the
bill. For the week commencing Nov. 23, in addition to Leo Hudson,
Edwin Blanchard and his trained dogs, Carlo and Bruin, appeared
in " The Rover and His Dog." Blanchard had just returned from
Europe after an absence of five years. Leo Hudson, for her benefit,
Nov. 2T^ acted " Jack Sheppard " and " The French Spy ; " Blanch-
ard appeared in ** The Rover and His Dog," and Fred Lubin, the
magician, gave his entertainment. Mr. Lubin retired from the pro-
fession many years ago, and managed Clarendon Hall, this city.
He died in this city March 3, 1900. "The Carrier and His Dog"
and " Rookwood " were given Nov. 30. Dec. 4 Leo Hudson acted
Narramattah in " Wept of the Wish-ton-Wish," and Geo. Davenport
made bis first appearance here, as Content Pleathcote. Mr. Blanchard
continued the star the following week, and appeared in " The Dumb
Boy. or the Dogs of the Ferry," ** The Carrier and his Dog," and
" Felon's Death." " Dog of the Old Stone Cross, or the Vision of
Death " was played for the first time Dec. 14. " Paul Clifford " was
also acted, with Geo. Boniface as the hero. For Blanchard's benefit,
Dec. 18, there were given: ** Dumb Man of Manchester," ** Richard
Cocur De Leon," "Tom and Jerry," a dance by Miss Gardiner and
]. M. Smith, and Wm. Adams did a banjo and bone solo. The pan-
tomime " Harlequin Almighty Dollar, or the Coins of America/'
was seen Dec. 21, for the first time in America. Dec. 28, **The
Surgeon of Paris, or the Queen and Mask," " Idiot of the Shannon,
or The Harper and His Dog," and *' The Sky Rockets," were given.
Boniface acted Mose in ** A Glance at New York," Jan. i, 1864, for
the matinde, and at night the bill was " The Devil in the Bowery,"
"Valentine and Orson," the local drama *' Scamps of New YorK/'
*nd "A Balloon Ascension." Kate Fisher appeared in '* Mazeppa"
J^ 4, and Blanchard entered upon the seventh week of his engage-
ment, acting for the first time ** The Dumb Boy." Kate Fisher took
bcr benefit Jan. 15, on which occasion Yankee Robinson made his
first appearance in this city as Darius Dutton in "The Unionist's
Daughter, or Life in the Border States." Kate Fisher is at present
living at Bath Beach, L. I., having retired from the profession some
years ago. She is the wife of John G. Magle. She was born in
Boston, Mass., April 16, 1840, and had been on the stage since 1852,
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having made her ddbut Oct. 6, as a danseuse, at Burton's Chambers
Street Theatre. Her first husband was Gaines Clark.
" Cato, or a Slave's Revenge and the Dog of the Plantation/*
was acted Jan. i8 (for the first time in America), with " Mazeppa."
Kate Fisher commenced her fifth week Feb. i, with " Rookwood,
and Blanchard his sixty-first night, in ** The Shipwrecked Mariner.
The afterpiece was " The Three Fast Men, or the Female Robinson
Crusoes," in which Kate Fisher assumed eight characters. J. W.
Lingard had a benefit Feb. 5, prior to his departure for Europe, and
the attraction presented consisted of " Rookwood," Campbell's
minstrels in an olio by Eddy Hughes, Frank Gerard, Ned Davis,
Johnny Booker, J. H. Whiting, E. Glover, and Mert Sexton, the drama
of '* Blueskin," Donovan and Charles A. Madigan in an acrobatic
act, and "The Three Fast Men." The curtain dropped at one
o'clock. Wm. B. English's drama, " Mike Martin, the Terror of the
Highway," was given Feb. 8, with Kate Fisher as Mike Martin;
Feb. 15 " The Ticket of Leave Man" was produced, with Edward
Eddy as Bob Brierly, G. C. Boniface as Hawkshaw, Mrs. W. G. Jones
as May Edwards, George Brooks as Green Jones, Kate Newton as
Sam Willoughby, Wm. Marden as Dalton, Annie Hathaway as
Emily St. Evremond, Andy Glassford as Melter Moss, and Louisa
Eldridge as Mrs. Willoughby. Edwin Blanchard's engagement came
to a close Feb. 17. "The Ticket of Leave Man" kept the stage
until March 3, when "The Colleen Bawn " was revived, with this cast:
Myles-na-Coppaleen . . . £. Eddy
Hardress Cregan . . . W. Marden
Corrigan A. Glassford
Hyland Creagh .... J. Winter
Mrs. Creean . . Miss Hathaway
Kyrle Daly G. Lingard
Ducie Blennerhasset . Miss Bowes
Eily O'Connor . Mrs. W. G. Tones
Sheelah Louisa Eldxidze
Father Tom Geo. Brooks
Danny Mann .... D. Noorse
Dennis P. Connelly
Bertie Seabert
Anne Chute .... Kate Newton
Mrs. W. G. Jones sang " The Cruiskeen Lawn," and "The Pretty
Maid Milking her Cow." ^The Police Spy" was acted March 7.
It was written expressly fbr Edward Eddy. March 18 Eddy played
Rip Van Winkle, an^'Capt. Buridan in ** La Tour de Nesle/' for
his benefit. " JqfTy Ledrew, or the American Jack Sheppard," was
the title of a ilratna by John F. Poole, first acted March 28. It was
cast as foirdws :
PART FIRST. PARIS 1761. — PROLOGUE.
Jerry Ledrcw, a highwayman of Paris Geo. Boniface
Keggs, his companion Geo. Brooks
Rupert Northdale D. Nourse
Welton F. Evans
Gabrielle Bertin, the Deserted Mrs. W. G. Jones
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Scene — New York.
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ack Keggs Geo. Brooks
Driecks . . . . G. Davenport
Francis Darrand. . . . Jos. Winter
Florence Mrs. Boniface
]ack Sheppard . . . Geo.^Boniface
Capt. Rupert . . . . D. Nourse
Skinner A. Glassford
Spight F. Evans
Gabrielle .... Mrs. W. G. Jones
Mrs. Van Driecks . Louisa Eldridge
Marie Zee, *' The Cuban Svlph," began an engagement here April
4 in " The French Spy." Tne orientd tale of enchantment entitled
^'Thalaba the Destroyer, or the Burning Sword of Hodeisa," was
given here the same night For Geo. C. Boniface's benefit, April 8,
the bill was : '* The Iron Chest," Boniface as Sir Edward Mortimer ;
the " Flying Dutchman," Zoe as Vanderdecken ; the nautical drama
"Jack's the Lad," Boniface as the noble tar; Sailors' Hornpipe by
Katie Glassford ; and the farce '' Hibernian," with G. C. Davenport
as Dennis Murphy. The performance was over at ten minutes past
one. " Cudjo Cave," a drama by John F. Poole, was seen April 11.
The three hundredth anniversary of Shakespeare's birth, April 23,
1864, was observed by a benefit for the American Dramatic Fund Asso-
ciation. " The Sea of Ice " was presented April 27, with Geo. Bon-
iface as Marquis del Monte, Mrs. W. G. Jones as Ogarita. Kate
Vance appeared May 2, in " Mazeppa." For John F. Poole's benefit.
May 6, Kittie Fyffe (wife of Charles J. Fyffe^ made her d^but here
as Nancy Strap, in "A Pleasant Neighbor. " Rookwood " was
played May 9, with Kate Vance as Dick Turpin. For James Clute's
benefit. May 20, Kate Vance appeared in "The Three Fast Men."
"Tom and Jerry" was also acted, and John Heenan, the pugilist,
Prof. Whitney, and Millage Cornell appeared in the " Cribb " scene,
in a display of the art 01 self-defence. " Heme the Hunter " was
acted May 23, with Kate Vance as Hernc.
N. B. Clarke took his benefit May 24, 1864, when "Barney the
Baron," Barney Williams in the title rdle; "Happy Man," Barney
Williams as Paddy Murphy ; Frank Browcr, in his " Happy Uncle
Tom" act, accompanied on the banjo by W. S. Budworth; the
French drama " Duel in the Snow ; " and " The Lost Son " formed
the bill. Edwin Blanchard reappeared May 30, with his dog, in
"The Forest of Bondy." A benefit was given to Samuel P. Mills
June 3, when " The Cattle Stealers," Aynsley Cook in a ballad, " Will
IVatch, or the Black Phantom of the Cliff," Masters Goodwin and
Collins in a clog dance, the drama of the " Toodles," with Edward
Lamb as Toodles, scenes from " The Lady of the Lake," by Frank
Evans and T. W. Keene, and the farce " Your Life *s in Danger,"
made up the programme.
Edward Eddy returned here June 6, as Badger in "The Poor of
New York." " The Old House on the Bridge " was seen for the first
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time June 20. " Calderoni " was also acted, with Geo. W. Thompsor ^
(first appearance) in the leading character. George Boniface an
Kate Newton took a benefit June 21, when ** Laugh When You Can,
Boniface as Geo. Gossamer ; recitation of " Shamus O'Brien/
James M. Ward ; *' Toodles," with Edward Lamb in the title r6K
a song by Marie Boniface ; Frank Brower and Cool White in a negc-no
act ; Kate Newton as the French spy, for the first time, " Dolly "
Davenport as Col. Bernelle ; and the farce " The Irish Doctor " were
o£Fered. James Lingard had another benefit June 28, with Eddy,
as Capt. O'Brallahan in the *' Irish Dragoon;" Bryant's minstrels in
a first part ; " The Married Rake;" Tony Pastor with comic songs;
Charles E. Collins, " The Cure ;" " Slasher and Crasher;" and " All
the World 's a Stage " made up the bill. It was over at half-past
twelve. "The Cataract of the Ganges" was presented July 11, with
Kate Fisher as Zamine, Kittie Fyffe as Ubra, and Geo. W. Thomp-
son as Mokarra.
J. Burdette Howe appeared July 18 as Phidias in "The Marble
Heart." This was followed by " Ella Rosenberg," and " Young
America ; " July 20 " Wallace, the Hero of Scotland," and " Black
Eyed Susan," formed the bill, with Howe as Wallace and William
in the latter drama. July 21 "Don Caesar de Bazan," "Tom
Cringle's Log House," and " The Artful Dodger," were given ; July
22, " Vision of the Dead ;" July 23, " The New York Fireman," with
Howe as Frederick Jerome. Aug. i, for the first time in America,
was seen " Such is Life, or a Glance at the Times." Frank Brower
had a benefit Aug. 3, when the nautical drama " My Poll and ray
Partner Joe;" the burlesque "Mazeppa, or the Untamed Rocking
Horse," Frank Drew as Mazeppa, Robert H. Craig as Abder Kahn ;
Mabel Giffert in a dance; Henry Lockwood Glenn, and Schwicardi,
of Wood's minstrels, in " Come Where my Love Lies Dreaming;"
Cool White and Frank Brower in a negro act and " The Dumb Girl
of Genoa," with Frank Mordaunt as Strapado ; and La Belle Oceana
as Julietta, formed the programme, which closed at half-past twelve.
The season ended Aug. 6, with " The Reprobate's Son," " Don
Caesar de Bazan," "The Pirate's Legacy," and "The Mogul Tale,"
Annie Hathaway made her last appearance on the New York stage
with the close of this season. She was married to Harvey Blessenherz,
leader of the orchestra of the theatre, and from this city she went
West, and died in Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 2, 1894.
J. W. Lingard had many important improvements eflfected in this
theatre during the summer recess. N. B. Clarke was stage manager,
and among the members of the company were : J. B. Howe, Greorge
Brooks, Geo. W. Thompson, Geo. Lingard, G. C. Davenport,
W. Marden, A. Glassford, Phillips, Seabert, Mrs. W. G. Jones, Mrs.
Geo. Boniface, Mrs. Alice Brooks, and Kittie Fyffe. The season
began Aug. 20, 1864, with " The Surgeon of Paris," " A Glance at
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Hew York/' and " Young America ;" Aug. 22 and 23, "The Sightless
Bride;" Aug. 24 and 25, "The Iron Mask/' with J. B. Howe as
Gaston ; Aug. 26, '' Richard HI. ; " Aug. 29, " Cartouche, the Great
Highwayman of Paris;" Sept. 4, "Vidocq, the Thief Taker of
Rtfis ; '* and Sept 12, *' Macbeth/' E. Eddy as Macbeth, J. B. Howe
u Macduff, Geo. W. Thompson as Banquo, and Mrs. W. G. Jones
u Lady Macbeth. Sept. 15 "Hamlet" was played, with Eddy as
the Dane ; Mrs. W. G. Jones, Ophelia ; J. B. Howe, the Ghost. Sept.
i6» " Damon and Pythias/' Eddy as Damon, and Howe as IVthias ;
Sept. 17, " Nick ot the Woods;" Sept. 26 and 27, " Monte Cristo/'
Eddy as Dantes; Sept. 28, "The Dead Heart," Eddy as Robert
Landry. For his benefit, Oct. 7, Eddy acted Shylock in " The Mer-
chant of Venice/' O'Callahan in " His Last Legs," and Patrick
Donovan in "The Greek Spy." "The Artful Dodger" was the
afterpiece. " Bessy Wild, or the Thief Taker's Daughter," by J. B.
Howe, was first g^ven Oct. la J. B. Howe's drama "llie Merry
Wvcs of New York" was first seen Oct. 17; "The Convict Mar-
quis/' and " The Charcoal Burner, or the Dripping Well of Knares-
borough," Oct. 24; Mollie Williams and Felix A. Vincent appeared
Oct 31 in " Cricket, or the Wild Flower of Normandy," and the
ftfce "Jenny Lind at Last." Miss M. Douglass made her d^but
here Nov. 7, as Nora O'Brien in " The Irishman's Heart/' *' Old
Phil's Birthday/' was presented Nov. 11, with Felix Vincent as Old
Phil Stapleton, and Jenny Fisher as Marion Hardress.
Manager Lingard took a benefit at the Academv of Music
Nov. 17. Felix Vincent and Mollie Williams closed their engage-
ment Nov. 19 with " The French Spy," " The Wizard Skiflf," and
the farces " Honest John " and " The Two Buzzards." " Fabian
the Serf, and Pauline of Bourbon" were first acted Nov. 21. Mr.
ind Mrs. William Gomersal made their first appearance in this
theatre Nov. 28, as Blinkey Brown and Sarah Sawyer in " Waiting
br the Verdict." The drama had this cast:
Uwt FIcuvillc . . . . W. Mardcn
RvBphrev Higson .... Connelly
Udy Emily .... Mrs. Boniface
Viicount ^more . . G. W. Mitchell
Maltha Roseblade Mrs. W. G. Jones
Sarah Sawjer Mrs. Wm. Gomersal
Rcf. Owen Hylton . . .J. Winter
Grafton G. Lingard
Jonas G. W. Thompson
Jonathan Roseblade . . A. Glassford
Earl of Milford ... N. B. Clarke
Mrs. Burnley .... Mrs. Bowes
Jasper Roseblade . . . J. B. Howe
Dec. 7 " Rob Roy," was produced, with J. B. Howe in the title
fftlc, and Gomersal as Dougal. Dec. 9 " The Workhouse Boy, or
the Scamps of the Seven Dials," was g^ven, with Mrs. Gomersal as
Oliver Twist, Gomersal as the Dodger ; also the same night " The
Child of the Regiment," in which Mrs. Gomersal acted Josephine,
^ afterpiece was " Blondin on the Low Rope," with Gomersal as
Blondin ; " The Charcoal Man," by John F. Poole, and " The Black
▼OL II. — 14
21 0 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Qia
Bag" an extravaganza, by J. B. Howe, were seen Dec. 12. Fc
William Post's (officer of the house) benefit, Dec. 22, " The Mulete<
of Toledo ; " " Presumptive Evidence ; " " The Artful Dodger ; *' Wa
lace's Brass Band ; Marietta Ravel on the tight rope ; songs b
Tommy Shields and Fred Shaw ; Prof. Whitney and Millage Come
in a set-to with the boxing-gloves; Francis Siegrist and Maste
George Siegrist, trapeze act; Nelse Seymour and Master Tomm
in a song and dance ; and John Engler in a skating act, made up th
bill. Dec. 26 J. B. Howe's drama "Jerry Abbershaw" was pre
sented ; also '* The Cross of Death," with G. W. Thompson in tb
leading rdle.
Addie Anderson commenced an engagement Jan. 30, 1865, ii
'*Mazeppa." She died in Chicago, June, 17, 1884. Feb. 3, Jame
M. Nixon had a benefit, and the same ring used at Niblo's Garde
for Cooke's Royal Circus was brought into requisition. In additio:
to " The Steel Cap," an equestrian entertainment was g^ven by th
following: George Brooks appeared as a clown for the first time
James Melville and his Australian family; Chas. Sherwood, Joe Peni
land, Madigan and Donovan, Mme. Louise Toumiaire, Robei
Stickney, M. Carron, F. Siegrist, J. Barry, John Foster, F. Burl
J. Hawkins, T. Stewart, Young Chillian, H. Metcalf, Master George
Master Sherwood, Nat Austin, and others. Feb. 6 Mollie William
and Felix A. Vincent reappeared. " The Organ Grinder, or Nanni
the Street Singer," by Auguste Waldauer, was produced Feb. 13
Mrs. W. H. Leighton and Yankee Locke were seen Feb. 20 i
" Little Devil," Sam Patch in " France " and " The Fool of th
Family." J. B. Howe disappeared very suddenly Feb. 23, and vra
arrested on board the steamer just as he was about sailing for Eng
land. He was arrested at the suit of James Lingard for a deb
of ^268, and was conveyed to Ludlow Street Jail. It appears tha
Mr. Howe was engaged in England by Mr. Lingard for three years a
a salary of X8 per week and two half-clear benefits. After signinj
the contract he discovered " dollars " inserted instead of " pounds,'
and having previously been here, he knew the difiEerence, par
ticularly just after the war times. But he was assured by the agen
(Lingard having left London) that the error would be rectified 01
his arrival in New York. Mr. Howe was also to be paid for what
ever dramas he should write and were produced here. He claimei
that his salary was so small that he had to borrow the amount a
money from Mr. Lingard; furthermore, that Lingard owed bin
^200 for two dramas. Mr. Howe secured a lawyer, and on tb
ground of false imprisonment he was discharged after being incar
cerated twenty-four hours. He was advised to arrest Mr. Lingan
for false imprisonment, but he preferred getting to England as soo
as possible, as he had a very good offer of a star engagement awail
ing him. His salary here amounted to less than five pounds (ii
tM£|
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itemd of eight), as " shin plasters " were worth about forty-five cents
to the gold dollar.
George C. Boni&ce and Kate Newton began a round of Shake*
tpearian characters, Feb. 26. March 8 a complimentaiy benefit was
^ven to T. B. De Walden, and March 13, Walter Grisclale made his
irst appearance in America as Virg^nius. William Marden acted
!cilius; Geo. W. Thompson, Appius Claudius; and Annie Hyatt,
Virginia. March 14, " A New Way to Pay Old Debts," " King
Lear," "Mountaineers." March 18, "Richard HI." March 20,
'Gaelic Chief," which ran until April 7, when Geo. Brooks took
I benefit, which was not over until 12.50 o'clock. Geo. C, Charles,
ind Emilie Melville March 10, in " Ireland and America," *' Jenny
Lind," and " The Irish Lion." In consequence of the assassination
if President Lincoln, the house was closed from April 14 to April
15, inclusive. It reopened April 26, with Walter Grisdale as Ethel-
irood, in "The Tomb! the Throne I and the Scaffold!" May i,
'Hamlet," Grisdale as Hamlet. May 5, "Macbeth," Grisdale as
be Thane. E. Eddy returned May 8, as Jean Remy. May 10,
*The Last Days of Pompeii." May 11, the Indian tragedy, " Man-
dnimo." May 22 Henry Leslie's play, " The Mariner's Compass,"
acted for the first time in America, cast as follows :
SOm Engleheart . . . . E. Eddy
Tlra£dgar Joe ... A. Glassford
Joaatban Scoaley .... Seabert
Rabj Dererell . . . Wm. Marden
Hetty Arnold
Selina . .
Little Annie
. Mrs. W. G. Jones
. . Annie Hvatt
Eliza Glassford
*'The Mariner's Compass" after being transformed by James A.
Heme into his " original " drama " Hearts of Oak " was acted by
that gentleman for many seasons. Edward Eddy closed a six
weeks' stay June 10, with " Pizarro." " The Greek Spy," and " Alice
May." " The Accusing Sprit, or Three Travellers of the Tyrol,"
Jnne 12. "The Mysterious Marriage, or Camilla's Husband," with
Mrs. Jones as Lady Camilla, June 16, for the first time in New
York. Lizzie Wood was the next " Mazeppa " star, who commenced
lone 26. Once more Manager James Lingard made a begging
ippeal, in the shape of a benefit, June 27. The regular season
doied July 8, with "Jack Sheppard on Horseback," the national
dnma, " The Star Spangled Banner," " The King and Deserter,"
lod " Fortune's Frolic."
A summer season commenced July 10, under the management of
G. C. Boniface, Kate Estelle, and G. C. Davenport joining. " Ham-
kt" was the initial performance, with Boniface as the Prince, Kate
EstcUc as the Queen, Mrs. Geo. Boniface as Ophelia, Geo. C.
Davenport as the Gravedigger, and N. B. Clarke the Ghost; July 11,
Boniface played Claude Mclnotte, to Kate Estelle's Pauline; July 12,
Romeo; July 13, Richelieu ; July 14, Sir Harcourt Courtley in " Lon-
212 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D«5
don Assurance " : F. A. Tannehill first acted in this city as Dazzle;
Kate EstcUe was the Lady Gay ; Mrs. Boniface, Grace ; G. C. Daven-
port, Mark Meddle; Marden as Charles Courtley; Seabert, Dolly
Spanker ; and J. P. Winter as Cool. " The Widow's Victim," with G.
C. Davenport as Jerry Clip, in which he gave imitations of Wm.
Wheatley, Barney Williams, Barry Sullivan, and G. C. Boniface;
July IS, " Wallace, the Hero of Scotland," with Boniface in the tide
rdle, "Yankee Jack" (Boniface as Jack), and "The Happy Man;"
July 17, for the first time in five years, Boniface as Luke Fielding in
"The Willow Copse; " July 13, "St. Mary's Eve" and " Lucrcna
Borgia" were played; July 19, "The Sea of Ice; " July 20, "Wild
Oats;" July 21, "Laugh When You Can; July 22, "La Tour dc
Nesle." " Tom Cringle," and " Ireland As It Was." Ellen Grey was
specially engaged for Margaret of Burgundy — her first appearana
in five years. The summer season closed July 24, with a benefit to
Geo. Boniface, when " Macbeth" was acted.
The theatre closed after this performance, and reopened July 29,
1865, with the following company: Walter Grisdale, Geo. Brooki,
Geo. W. Thompson, Geo. Lingard, James W. Lingard, N. B, Clarke,
J. Winter, Stanton, Seabert, DeMall, R. Smith, Wilson, Annie Hyatt,
Marion Willis, Mrs. Harry Jordan, Mrs. Geo. Brooks (now Mn.
Hart Conway) and Mrs. W. G. Jones. The opening programme was
" Kathleen Mavourneen," " The Wandering Minstrel " and " The
King and Freebooter." Aug. 4 " Richard III." was played, Walter
Grisdale as Richard; Aug. 5, " Claude Duval; " Aug. 7, first time,
"Dream of Destiny." James C.Dunn took a benefit Aug. 9, and
the bill was: " Pizarro," J. B. Studley as RoUa; " The French Spy"
was acted, Kate Pennoyer as Mathilde (for the first time), Jas. C.
Dunn as Col. Bernelle ; the fifth act of " Richard III.," Sam Glenn as
the crooked-backed tyrant in Dutch ; and " Barney, the Irish Tinker,"
James M. Ward as Barney. It was just one o'clock when the pcrfonn-
ance was over. Aug. 12, the old spectacle, " Gio, the Armorer d
Tyre," "The Maid of Croissy," and "The Wandering Minstrd;*
Aug. 19, " Hawk, the Highwayman," in which James W. Lingard
acted Sir John Boyes, also the drama " Vampire," and (for the firit
time) " The Midnight Banquet ; " Aug. 21, an adaptation of Le Bossa,
entitled " The Duke's Signal," the drama of " The Robber of Sdo.'*
and " The Jolly Cobbler " were played ; Aug. 26, " The Blue Dwaii*
or Love and Crime," followed by "The Yankee Cobbler; " "Chai»
of Guilt " was played, and " Landsharks and Seagulls ; " Aug. 28 wa
the first night ot "Money and Misery." In the first piece Littl'
Lulu (Lulu Jordan) played Hester.
Geo. C. Boniface returned Sept. 4, in " Othello," Boniface as
Grisdale as the Moor; Sept. 5, "Macbeth," Boniface as Macbctiak
Mrs. W. G. Jones as Lady Macbeth ; Sept. 6, " Julius Caesar," Bon^*
face as Marc Antony ; Sept. 7, " Macbeth," Grisdale as MacbetB'
tmn NEW BOWERY THEATRE 21 3
Boniface as Macduff. There were also played the same night
"Buried Alive/* and "The Strike." For Geo. Boniface's benefit,
Sept 8, ''Robert Macaire," Boniface in the title rdle; Geo. C.
Dftvenporty with songs and dances ; the comedy " Perfection," Harry
Pterson and A. H. Davenport as Sir Lawrence Paragon and Charles
Paragon; ''Sketches in India/' Florence La Fond (first appearance
in New York) as Sally Scraggs, J. H. Jack as Sir Mathew Scraggs,
lod Nelly Taylor as Lady Scraggs ; also " Blueskin/* in three acts
md twenty tableaux, Boniface as Jack Sheppard, James W. Lingard
IS Blueskin, Mrs. W. G. Jones as Eldgeworth Bess, composed the bill.
Ilr. Boniface's engagement closed Sept. 9, and the prog^mme was :
LcKiisa Medina's (Mrs. Thomas Hamblin) drama, "Nick of the
MToods/' Boniface as Jibbenainosay ; the new three-act drama " The
Life and Adventures of Cartouche, the Great Highwayman of Paris/'
md " The Chain of Guilt." Sept. 1 1 Edward Eddy appeared in
•The Wizard of the Wave ; " SepL 15, in " Pizarro/' Eddy as Rolla;
Sept. 16, "William Tell/' "Paul Jones/' and " A Glance at New
fork." Eddy played William Tell and Long Tom Coffin. Sept. 18,
lie new historical five-act drama translated from the French by Fred
Schwab, " The Life and Times of Richard HL" The national drama,
' False Colors " and " Buried Alive " were also played the same
svening. Sept. 25, " The Six Degrees of Crime/' " Blue Dwarf/' and
the farce " Brown and Smith." Sept. 26, " The Courier of Lyons/'
•Cartouche/' and "The Robber of Scio;" Sept. 27 Eddy acted
itobert Landry in " The Dead Heart ; " Sept. 28, " The Rag Picker
rf Paris/' " Blacksmith of Antwerp/' and " Brown and Smith ; "
Sept. 29 Eddy played Jacob Odet in the French drama of that
Dame. A lengthy bill was that of Saturday, Sept. 30, viz., the
Scotch drama, " Wallace," " The Game Cock of the Wilderness,"
"The Irish Haymaker/' and the nautical drama " Larboard Fin."
Mr. Eddy acted Wallace and Sampson Hardhead in the first two
pUys.
E. Eddy opened the last week of his engagement 1865, Oct. 2,
with the spectacular drama, ** Faustus/' and " The Blue Dwarf."
Oct. 5 Eddy did Damon, to the Pythias of Geo. W. Thompson,
ind Mrs. W. G. Jones was Calanthe. For his farewell benefit, Oct. 6,
-Hamlet," " His Last Legs," and "A Glance at New York" were
pbyed. Mrs. W. G. Jonrs was the Ophelia. '* La Tour de Nesle,"
•*Thc Irish Dragoon/' " The Greek Spy/' and "The Dutchman's
Ghost" were given for Mr. Eddy's farewell appearance Oct. 7.
A benefit performance took place Oct. 13 in aid of the widow and
children of Francis B. O'Keefe. Three dramas were played Oct. 14:
** Jerry Abershaw," "Ireland and America," and "The Soldier's
Wurn." Oct. 16 was the first night of "Orion the Goldbeater."
** The Convict's Vengeance" Oct. 18, in addition to "Orion." Oct.
21. " Love, Ambition, and Retribution/' with " Dick the Newsboy "
214 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D»5
and "A Chain of Guilt " were given Oct. 23, with Walter Grisdalc
and Mrs. W. G. Jones in the leading rdles. " Vidocq," " Hany
Blake/' and " Cavaliers and Roundheads " Oct. 28. Kate Fisher
appeared Oct. 30 in " Mazeppa ; " " Shandy Maguire " and the
" King's Gardener " were played the same night.
A strike took place among the musicians Nov. i. The following
night there was no orchestra, the only music being from a piano.
Kate Fisher in " The Female American Spy." " Vidocq " and
'' Brian O'Lynn " were also acted. The musicians in all the theatres
had been getting $14 sl week, and struck for ^20. The strike ended
in a compromise. A new orchestra was secured for Nov. 15, when
"The Octoroon," "Our Neighbors." and "Harry Blake" were
played. The cast of " The Octoroon " was :
Wah-no-tee . .
Mrs. Peyton . .
Geo. Pcjrton . .
Jacob MxCluskey
Salem Scudder .
Walter Grisdale
. Mrs. H. Jordan
Geo. Lingard
. . J. Winter
Geo. Brooks
Pete .... Geo. W. ThoDpiOB
Zoe Mrs. W. G. Jones
Dora Annie Hjatt
Paul .... Mrs. Geo. Broob
Walter Grisdale took a benefit Nov. 17, when " Lavater or Noti
Bad Judge," was acted, with Grisdale as Lavater, and James Lingird
as Betman. " Never Too Late to Mend " was also acted, for the first
time in America, with this cast :
Tom Robinson . . Walter Grisdale
Isaac Levy . . G. W. Thompson
The Rev. Mr. Eden . . N. B. Clarke
Susan Merton Mrs. W. G. Jones
John Meadows .... J. Winter
After this drama Albert Braham sang "Vive L' America,"
J. Bogan danced an Irish jig, Jake Smith did a bone solo, and J. T.
Collins executed a clog dance. N. B. Clarke's drama, ** O'Neal the
Great," ** Sixteen String Jack," and " The Smuggler " were given
Nov. 18. Harry Leslie, the tight-rope walker, appeared Nov. ao,
and, in addition to playing Tom in ** The Dumb Man of Man-
chester," made an ascent and descent on a single rope from the
back of the stage to the extreme height of the theatre, performing
several tricks at the same time. "Yankee Jack" and '* Sixteen
String Jack" were also acted. The performance closed at ooc
o'clock. "The Blue Dwarf" was played Nov. 22. For his benefit*
Nov. 24, Leslie appeared as Mushapug, a monkey, in " Jack Robis''
son." N. B. Clarke's drama, " Kenneth," was given Nov. 25.
o'Day" Nov. 27, and thus cast:
Kathleen Kavanagh Mrs. W. G. Jones
Mr. O'Cleary . . Geo. Thompson
Mrs. Kavanagh . . Mrs. H. Jordan
Baraey OToole . . . Geo. Brooks
Harry Kavanagh ....
Stephen J. Wtntf^
Mary Grace .... Annie H^
Widow Mrs.Jol
Nov. 28, " Claude Duval, the Highwayman of 1666." Walter
dale played Claude, and Mrs. W. G. Jones, Nell Gwynne. *' Capt.
NEW BOWERY THEATRE 21 5
cted Dec. 2, followed by '' The Three Cracksmen/' and con-
g with " The Wreckers of Normandy." Dec. 4, " Robin Hood,
>ld Outlaw." Dec. 7, for the afternoon performance, the spec-
f " The Forty Thieves," " War in China," and " Jack Sheppard
drseback," with Mrs. W. G. Jones as Jack. In the evening,
rge Barrington, the Gentleman Highwayman," ^ The Three
smen," and '' Yankee Tars in China." Saturday night, Dec.
Robert Johnston's benefit, *' The Rag Picker of New York,"
ues Strop " (•• Robert Macaire "), •' Dick Turpin," and " Tom
' '* Grant's Campaign, or Incidents of the Rebellion," by
F. Poole, Dec. 11. "The Death Plank" Dec. 15, for Geo.
s' benefit ; also " Le Solitaire," ** Nora Creina," and " Robber
ia" For Saturday night, Dec. 16, three dramas were given,
• Knights of the Mint," " Blacksmith of Antwerp." and " Mid-
Banquet." ** The Gunmaker of Moscow, or Valdimir the
/' by Geo. L. Aiken, Dec. 18. The cast was :
Urtl . . . Walter Grisdale | Olga Winter
ir . . . G. W. Thompson Count Damanoff Seabert
Annie Hyatt
i Mrs. Brooks
Rosalind . . . Mrs. W. G. Jones
le Spirit of the Fountain " and Yankee Hill's drama, ** Hiram
Dec. 20. For Geo. Thompson's benefit, Dec. 22, " Capt.
Calderoni," and " Jacques Strop." " Moll Pitcher," Yankee
a China," and " A Glance at New York," Saturday night, Dec.
rrah na Pogue Dec. 25.
Toffin Seabert
A rrah Meelish Mrs. W. G. Jones
1 Feeny .... J. Winter Col. O'Grady . . G. W. Thompson
Power . . .Miss Simmons
Annie Hyatt
ry N. B. Clarke
Beamish McCoul . . Geo. Lingard
Shaun the Post . . . T. H. Glenney
I, 1866. ''Horseshoe Robinson," "Aladdin," and " Land-
and Seagulls," made up the bill, and for the evening, " Arrah
fue." •* Turn Him Out." and " Bandit of the Blind Mine." Mr.
ey took a benefit Jan. 5 : "Arrah na Pogue," Bryant's minstrels,
ing Nclse Seymour, Dave Reed, Little Mac, and Mickey War-
The Colleen Bawn," with Glenney as Miles-na-Coppaleen (for
St time in America), was the programme. For Saturday night,
, first act " Arrah na Pogue." " Jonathan Bradford," " Knights
Mint," and " Poor John Smidt." " Blue Lights of the Devil
by Edward Fitzball^ was acted for the first time in America :
vlastonbury Mrs. W. G. Jones
Walter Grisdale
•*og Stanton
Annie Hyatt
Patience .... Mrs. H. Jordan
Frank .... G. W. Thompson
Dr. Aristotle .... Geo. Brooks
2l6 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D««
This was the coldest night that had been experienced in New York
in thirty-five years. Steam could not be had in the theatre, the pipes
being all frozen. Andrew Glassford made his first appearance this
season Jan. 13, as Titus Oates in "Claude Duval." ** Seven Poor
Travellers" was given Jan. 15. William Post, officer of the theatre,
had a benefit Jan. 18. Thos. G. Riggs acted Bill Williams in " Home
from the War," for the first time in New York. Harry Leslie, the
rope walker, did his knee-dance ; the Twenty-second Regiment drum
corps played ; John Barry, in a clog dance ; the comedy of " Perfec-
tion," and a comic song by Billy Holmes ; jig dance by Mickey War-
ren, accompanied on the violin bv Larry Dunn ; Geo. Thompson and
Little Mac in a sketch, and Prof. Heintz and his pupils L. Frederick
and Emil Rosenbaum with the foils ; A. P. Walcott, roller-skating
act ; Frangois Siegrist and his son George, in a posturing act, and
" Barney the Baron," G. C. Davenport acting Barney. The receipts
were ^1,232. " The Death Plank, or The Child of the Ocean," " The
Persecuted Dutchman," and " George Barrington," were seen Jan. 19.
"The Convict Marquis" was done Jan. 20, with "The Soap Fat
Man ; " Jan. 22 " Captain Macheath, or the Black Rivers of Houn-
slow Heath," the Scotch drama, " Gilderoy," and " Brian O'Lynn,"
were given. The new London burletta, " Mrs. Green's Snug Little
Business," was acted Jan. 27. " Raoul the Knight, or the Magician
of Grenada," was first seen here Jan. 29.
For James W. Lingard's next benefit, Feb. i, the bill was : "The
Rival Dutchmen," W. J. Thompson as Bimblebeck, Geo. Thompson
as Vatchell; the Hanlon Brothers in gymnastic and acrobatic acts;
" The Hole in the Wall," J. W. Lingard as Thomas; Billy Birch and
Charley Backus, of the San Francisco minstrels, in their Othello
and Macbeth sketch ; Little Mac in " The Essence of Ole Virginny ; "
Rollin Howard, Nelse Seymour, Dan Bryant, Tony Pastor, in comic
songs; Harry Leslie, with his knee-dance; A. P. Walcot, on roller
skates ; song by Pat McGowan ; and the drama, " A Thumping
Legacy.* For Saturday night, Feb. 3, "The Highwayman of 1776,
or the American Jack Sheppard," by John F. Poole ; " The Charcoal
Man, or New York Fast Life," and " False Colors," were seen. T.
H. Glenney returned here Feb. 5 in " Arrah na Pogue." Geo. C.
Boniface reappeared here Feb. 12, as Carlos in "The Sea of Ice,"
with this cast :
Carlos Boniface
Henri de Lascours G. W. Thompson
Jean Stanton
Louise de Lascours and Ogarita
Mrs. W. G. }ones
Barabas Geo. Brooks
On Feb. 15 Boniface acted Edward Middleton in " The Drunkard,"
and Jolly Jack in "Jack's the Lad.*' For Saturday night, Feb. 17,
Boniface appeared as Julio Dormilly in " The Six Degrees of Crime,"
and Vanderdecken in " The Flying Dutchman." The farce of " The
19B62 NEW BOWERY THEATRE 217
Irish Doctor" was also acted. " Macbeth " was done Feb. 19, Boni-
face as Macbeth, Mrs. W. G. Jones as Lady Macbeth ; Feb. 20,
"Richelieu;" Feb. 21, "The Stranger;" and Feb. 22, "Jocrissc
the Juggler." Mrs. W. G. Jones took a benefit Feb. 23, when
" Medea," " Esmeralda/' and " The Rival Dutchmen " were played.
Matilda Heron was Medea. It was the first and only appearance of
that actress at this house. Mrs. Jones played Creusa ; Walter Gris-
dale, Jason. Feb. 24, Boniface acted Sir William in " Wallace the
Hero of Scotland," and Jibbenainosy in " Nick of the Woods." " A
Glance at New York " finished the bill. Feb. 27 the entertainments,
afternoon and evening, were for the benefit of the sufferers by the
burning of the American Theatre at No. 444 Broadway. A regular
variety performance by the company from the late '* 444 " establish-
ment, and " Home from the War," was the matinee bill. The even-
ing show commenced with Charley White's farce, "The Mischievous
Nigger," with Charley White, C. B. Reynolds, T. G. Rigg, A. Glass-
ford, and Annie Hyatt in the cast. This was followed by a series of
sketches and acts by Johnny Thompson, Frank Kerns, J. Morrissey,
W. F. Bush, Florence Wells, Andy Leavitt, Charley White, Fanny
Forrester, Emma Ross, Lucy and Sallie Clinetop, and concluded with
the drama " Trial by Battle."
George Boniface took a benefit March 2 and presented "The
I-ady of Lyons. " Agnes Perry (afterwards Agnes Booth) was the
F^auline; Jas. Lingard, Col. Damas; and Mr. Boniface, Claude
Melnotte. "Sketches in India" introduced Mrs. Geo. Boniface as
Sally Scraggs. The legendary drama, " Der Freischiitz " (Boniface
as Caspar), " Blueskin " (Boniface as Jack Sheppard), and " Le
Solitaire," was the closing programme of Boniface's engagement,
March 3. The company burned out at Butler's Theatre, 444
Broadway, commenced a two weeks' engagement in conjunction
^ith "Brian Boroihme." "The Forest Keeper" was first acted in
A^tnerica at this house March 19. "The Sphinx Mystery" March
2^ "The Bohemians, or the Rogues of Paris" was seen for the
fi»"st time in America March 29. "Bessie Wild, the Thief Taker's
laughter, " March 31. Walter Grisdale was seen for the first time as
Jack Sheppard ; and J. W. Lingard, Joe Blueskin. " Edgeworth Bess
^T Jack and His Bride," was played April 2. A benefit was given to
tbe Workingmen's Union April 3, when Bryant's and the San Fran-
cisco minstrels, Tony Pastor's Opera House company, T. G. Nolan,
jig dancer, and H. C. Dobson, banjoist, appeared, the dramatic
company playing "The Rent Day." N. B. Clarke took a benefit
April 6, and "The French Spy " was given. Marietta Ravel as the
Spy, P. Connelly as Mohammed ; double song and dance, by John-
son and Prendergast ; " The Butcher Dog of Ghent ; " double clog
<lance by the Lancashire Boys; and "Ireland As It Was." Frank
Evans played Neil O'Carolan; Jenny Walters, Judy O'Trot; and
G«a Davenport, Pat
21 8 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Dw
At four years of age Marietta Ravel made her first appearance
before the public, at Boston, Mass., in company with the Ravels,
and gave a performance on the tight rope. She continued one of
the principal features of the Ravel Family for several years, visit-
ing France, England, and other countries. After several years of
retirement she reappeared in public during the war, at the Palace
Garden in this city (Fourteenth Street and Sixth Avenue), on the
tight rope. She was next seen at the Canterbury Music Hall,
where, as a premUre danseuse, she continued for some time. It
was while here that she married Martin W. Hanley, at that time
in the orchestra of that establishment, and who for some time has
been the manager for Edward Harrigan and Robert MantelL
On March 13, 1865, she acted "The French Spy," at Pittsburg,
for the first time.
George Davenport was an Irish comedian of great promise. He
died in St. Luke's Hospital, this city, Jan. 25, 1884, when a little
over forty years of age. He was married to Kate Newton (sister-
in-law to George Boniface), Oct. 8, 1865. She afterwards became
the wife of Charles Backus, the minstrel performer.
Leo Hudson appeared here in " Mazeppa " April 9, with George
W. Thompson as Abder Khan. This lady was formerly the wife
of Charles Backus. She appeared April 14 as Otapontas, in ** Eagle
Eye." Leo Hudson died at St. Louis, Mo., June 2, 1873. Her
last appearance on the stage was at Wakefield's Opera House, that
city. May 10, of the same year. While performing "Mazeppa" at
a matinee performance, she received serious internal injuries by
her horse, Black Bess, missing her footing, and falling to the
stage, while Miss Hudson was bound to her back. She was bom
at London, England, while her parents were on a visit to that
country.
Imogene Tracy made her first appearance here April 9, as Rosetta
in "The Swiss Swains." "The Cataract of the Ganges" was pre-
sented April 16, with Leo Hudson as Zamine, Walter Grisdale as
Mokarra. For her farewell benefit, April 20, Miss Hudson acted
Don Csesar, in "Don Caesar de Bazan," and Gen. Putnam, in
"Putnam, the Iron Son of '76." "Phorty Thieves, or ye Robbers
on Basket Horses," by John F. Poole, was given April 23 for the
first time. Prof. W. Tanner and his performing dogs and monkeys
appeared April 30. "The Scottish Chiefs" was seen May 4 for
Grisdale's benefit. Among the volunteers were Albert Braham in
songs, and Louise Carman (from Wallack's) in a dance. G. W.
Thompson had a host of volunteers for his benefit May 1 1. They
were as follows: Kathleen O'Neil, Albert Braham, R. W. Smith
(tambourine solo), assisted by Tom Wadde, Johnny Mack, Master
Morissey, Lew Brimmer, Georgina Tracy, Charles and George
Dobson, Harry King, Profs. Whitney and Cornell, Mickey Warren,
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and Cronin and Collins. Edward Eddy and Henrietta Irving ap-
peared May 21 as Claude Melnotte and Pauline in ''The Lady of
Lyons." May 22 "The Merchant of Venice," Eddy as Shylock
and Miss Irving as Portia, was played ; May 23, " Hamlet and
- The Day After the Wedding;" May 24, "The Stranger," Eddy
in the title rdle, Miss Irving as Mrs. Haller. Also ''Black Eyed
Susan," Eddy as William, and Miss Irving as Susan. "La Tour
de Nesle," "Taming of the Shrew," "The Irish Haymaker," and
"The Rendezvous" formed the bill for Eddy's benefit. May 25,
when he acted Capt. Buridan, Petruchio, and Looney McTwolter.
For Miss Irving' s benefit, May 26, "Nick of the Woods," "Tam-
ing of the Shrew," and "Ben the Boatswain " were given.
Mme. Celeste began an engagement May 28 in " The Woman in
Red," which kept the stage all the week. June 4 Celeste acted
the dual rdle in "The House on the Bridge of Notre-Dame," Mr.
Grisdale playing Torquerolles.
Walter Grisdale died in England, Feb. 13, 1883, of inflamma-
tion of the lungs, aged fifty-nine years. For Celeste's benefit and
last appearance, June 8, the programme was: "The Child of the
Wreck," Celeste as Maurice, followed by "Customs of the Coun-
try," Barney Williams and George Becks as Melissa and Mortimer
Sparkle; after which "Barney the Baron," Barney Williams in the
title rdle, and concluded with "Green Bushes," Mme. Celeste as
Miami. June 9 "Captain Macheath," "Yankee Jack," and "State
Secrets," made up the bill, when the season closed, and George
Brooks retired from the theatre. Probably no low comedian that
has ever appeared in the Bowery enjoyed a more extended or better-
earned reputation than Mr. Brooks. His widow is now known as
Mrs, Hart Conway. Charles F. Seabert died in this city Oct 29,
1887, ^^d fifty-one years. A summer season commenced June
16, with Sheridan Corbyn as manager, and James Schonberg as
stage director. The attraction was the Buislay Family of acro-
bats, pantomimists, and gymnasts, comprising £tienne, Adolphe,
Auguste, Julio, Greuet, Justin, Joaquin Buislay, and Mile. Louise.
With them was a dramatic company, for the presentation of come-
dies and farces. It included Sallie A. Hinckley, Alicia Thome,
Fred Woodhull, L. R. Benneaux, George Roundy, J. W. Pember-
ton, George and Alfred Becks, Wright, Williams, M. Grossi, Mme.
Strebinger, Blanche Chapman, and Carrie A Moore, skater (the
latter's first appearance in New York).
The last season of this house commenced Aug. 4, 1866. James
W. Lingard was manager, N. B. Clarke, stage manager, and Ben-
jamin Dean, musical director. Geo. W. Herbert was prompter,
and had been so from the first night the theatre opened. The
principals of the company were : James W. Lingard, N. B. Clarke,
W. H. Whalley, G. W. Thompson, Belvil Ryan, George Lingard,
220 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D»
Stanton, Andrew Glassford, Violet Campbell (Mrs. Belvil Ryan),
A. Glassford, Jr., E. and A. Powell, and Sarah Steele. The open-
ing bill was "Damon and Pythias," "Wilful Murder," and "Bach-
elor's Buttons." This was William H. Whalley's first appearance
in this house (as Damon), Violet Campbell's (Mrs. Belvil Ryan)
first appearance in the United States, and Belvil Ryan's American
d^but Violet Campbell and Belvil Ryan played Sam Daisy and
Fanny Wilton in "Bachelor's Buttons." Aug. 6 "Macbeth^' was
given, with Whalley as Macbeth, G. W. Thompson as Macdu£f, N.
B. Clarke as Banquo; Violet Campbell, Lady Macbeth; and Belvil
Ryan, First Witch. " The Phantom of Tormenar " was seen for
the first time Aug. 8. Saturday night, Aug. 1 1, " Six Degrees of
Crime" "The Flying Dutchman," and "Brian O' Lynn," formed
the bill. " The Mysteries of Carrow Abbey " was presented Aug.
13; "The Three Red Men, or the Brothers of Bluthaupt," Aug.
2a Edward Eddy and Henrietta Irving reappeared Aug. 27, in
"The Jewess" and "Handsome Husband." Rachel Denvil made
her first appearance here Aug. 27 as Rachel the Jewess. "Roc-
ambole " was first seen here Sept. 3, cast thus :
Bacaret >
Mme. Charmet)
Joseph Flippart )
Rocambole >
Henrietta Irving
Eddy
Andrea G. W. TbompsoB
Jean Belvil Rjaa
Count A. Glassrord
Valentine Asbury Dowd
Sept 7 Eddy acted Chas. de Moor in "The Robbers," and
Petruchio in "Taming of the Shrew." He appeared as Belphegor
Sept. 10. He was the original of this character in America. Sept
13 Eddy was seen in "The Dead Heart;" Sept. 14, "The Streets
of New York," Eddy as Badger, Henrietta Irving as Dan; Sept
20, for Lingard's benefit, "The Serious Family," Eddy as Captain
Murphy Maguire, Henrietta Irving as Widow Delmaine; Tony
Pastor, in comic songs; "All the World's a Stage;" ballad by
Charles Henry ; Frank Brower and Eph Horn, in a negro sketch ;
bone solo by John Smith, and the Dutch farce, "Moses Wokkle."
"The Last Days of Pompeii" was done Sept. 22. "Osanorc" by
Edwin F. de Nyse (who afterwards married Lulu Prior), was acted
Sept 24; Oct. I " Paul Clifford " was given, with William Whalley
as Paul Clifford.
William H. Whalley died in St. Francis' Hospital, this city,
April 7, 1876. He was born in County Donegal, Ireland, Aug.
28, 1837. He came to America at an early age, and made his
dShut on the stage at the Arch Street theatre, Philadelpha, Pa.,
acting a minor character in "Speed the Plough." His last public
performances were at the Stadt Theatre, this city, during a brief
season in November, 1875. His remains were interred in Calvary
cemetery.
BMQ NEW BOWERY THEATRE 221
John F. Poole's "Gaelic Chief" was first acted Oct. 8. There
were nearly two hundred ''supers," and they made a lively scene
at the gathering of the Clans of Scotland when Wm. Cleland
and Peter Bowman, Scotch bagpipers, were first heard in this
city. The Irish drama, ''Eva the Irish Princess," was first seen
Oct. 27. John F. Poole's prize drama, "Captain Heron, or the
Highwayman of Epping Forest," Oct. 31 ; "The Gunmakerof Mos-
cow," and " Jonathan Bradford " were acted Nov. 3. " The Black Cat
of Coventry "was done Nov. 12. "Mazeppa." Nov. 23, "Cataract
of the Ganges ; " Nov. 24, " Jack Sheppard on Horseback ; " Nov.
26, "The Three Fast Men," with Kate Fisher in eight characters;
Nov. 30 she appeared in "The French Spy on Horseback," and
••The Young American Actress." Dec. i, "Handsome Jack on
Horseback;" Dec. 4 the pantomime of "Tom, Tom, the Piper's
Son " was acted for two weeks. Harlequin, W. Stanton ; Clown,
Little Mac ; Pantaloon, Andrew Glassford ; and Columbine, Katie
Glassford. " Crohoore na Bilhoge " was played Dec 14. Angus-
tin Daly's "Griffith Gaunt" was first seen here Dec 17 with the
following cast :
Griffith Gaunt . . W. H. WhaUey
Geo. Nerille . . G. W. Thompson
The Attorney General . . Ashbury
Lawyer Houseman . . . G. Lingard
Manager of the Royal Timbuctoo
Pearson
Manager of the Royal Princess Baker
Prof, of Royal Game .... Hall
Crier of the Court .... Wilson
Kate Peyton .... Rachel Denvil
Mercy \ int . . . Violet Campbell
Carohne Ryder . . Mrs. A. Glassford
Father Francis Wright
Brother Leonard Dowd
Chief Justice Seabert
NedGalton Wheeler
Tom Leicester .... Belvil Ryan
Paul Carrick Stanton
Old Vint J. B. Mason
John Noakes Davis
Thos. Styles SUrr
Hayes Pearson
Dame Vint Mrs. Bowes
Jane Frost Miss Farwell
A Pretty Gypsy . . . Miss Francis Betty Miss Fenton
Squire Peyton ... A. Glassford Meg Miss Davenport
"The Middy Ashore" was also acted. The same bill was an-
nounced for Dec. 18, but on the afternoon of that day the house
was destroyed by fire. The scenery in the theatre at the time of its
destruction came from the old Broadway, Burton's Chambers Street
theatre, the Chatham and Old Bowery theatres. The property
was owned by ex-Judge James R. Whiting, and was leased for
several years by James W. Lingard. In general appearance the
house resembled the Old Bowery theatre. Messrs. Fox and
Lingard held it at an annual rental of ^7,000, with the privilege
of purchasing it at ^160,000, with the term of lease ten years.
The fire broke out about half-past four o'clock in the afternoon,
and was discovered under the stage. In twenty minutes after the
fire was seen the rear wall in Elizabeth Street fell out with a terri-
ble crash. The loss was ^i50,cxxD, partly covered by insurance.
222 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE DW6
THE NEW SANTA CLAUS
THE NEW SANTA CLAUS was a place of amusement located
at 72 Prince Street, opposite the Metropolitan Hotel, three
doors east of Broadway. It was opened Jan. 15, 1859. '^^ man-
ager (H. Williams) had been running a Santa Claus at 596 Broad-
way, but his lease expired, and he located here. Josephine West,
Eva Brent, Miss Franklin, Ed. Warden, Jerry Merrifield (stage
manager), and Julia Barton were among the attractions of the
place.
HARRY WHITBY & GO'S CIRCUS
THE vacant lots at the southwest comer of Sixth Avenue and
Fifteenth Street were often used for open air entertainments,
and here Harry Whitby & Go's circus appeared under canvas for
a season beginning June i, 1859.
JOE PENTLAND'S CIRCUS
AT the junction of Broadway and Thirteenth Street were other
open spaces, and here Joe Pentland's circus began a season
under canvas June 6, 1859. Mons. De Bach, Richard Hemmings,
Tom King, Painter, and Durand were in the organization. Sam
Long was clown, Frank Whittaker ringmaster, and John G. Sloat
proprietor and manager.
IRVING HALL
A HOUSE with a varied and picturesque career is Irving
Hall, situated on the west side of Irving Place, at the cor-
ner of Fifteenth Street. The first entertainment here was a ball
on Dec. 20, i860. George Christy's minstrels opened May 21, 1861.
For a long time the house was used for balls, lectures, concerts,
and miscellaneous entertainments of a high character. It had no
stage, but a flat floor with a small gallery. Nully Pieris gave a
concert here Sept. 10, 1864, assisted by Mme. d'Angri, Bametchie,
Sig. Abella, Sher. C. Campbell, and William Castle. Fallon's
stereopticon was on exhibition Sept. 12 to Oct. i. Mr. Oscanyan
lectured here Oct. 3; concerts by Jerome Hopkins Oct. 11, and
Gustave Geary Oct. 13. Cordova gave his series of lectures for
one week, commencing Nov. 19, 1865; Theodore Thomas' concerts
took place Dec. 3, Jan. 3, 7, 17, 1866, and March 30; Strakosch
gave a concert April i. Artemus Ward commenced a series
of lectures Aug. 28, and his last appearance here was Sept. 5.
Mme. Parepa (afterwards Parepa-Rosa) made her American d^but
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here Sept. 1 1 in conceit under the management of H. L. Bateman.
Carl Rosa, violinist, and E. Danreuther, pianist, made their
American d^but at the same time. Theodore Thomas' orchestra
also appeared. Parepa sang an aria from "Emani," "The Night-
ingale's Trill," and the waltz, "II Baccio." For three weeks in
September, 1866, Prof. M. Hartz, the magician, appeared here.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Paul came Oct. i, making their American
dibut in an entertainment consisting of a sketch, " Ripples on the
Lake ; " the song, " Ship on Fire ; " " The Dream of the Reveller ; *'
and imitations of Sims Reeves. This was Mrs. Paul's part of the
programme. Howard Paul sang "When George III. was King"
and " Napoleon III. " After a few months they returned to Europe.
They revisited this country in October, 18691 Mr. Paul has visited
America frequently since then, but not professionally. Mrs. Paul
did not return after her second visit. These artists danced the
Can-can in an entertainment at Philadelphia, at Concert Hall —
the first time it was ever done in this country.
Mrs. Paul was formerly Miss Featherstone. One of her great-
est successes was achieved as Capt. Macheath, in "The Beggar's
Opera," at the Strand Theatre, London, in 1853, and she repeated
it in the same rdle at the Haymarket Theatre, in 1854. In that
year she married Howard Paul. A prominent feature in their en-
tertainment, called "Patchwork," was the "Living Photograph of
Sims Reeves," given by Mrs. Paul, which was an astonishing re-
production of that great tenor's voice, style, manner, and personal
appearance, without any degree of caricature. Her voice was a
pure contralto, with a compass of three octaves, ranging from A in
the bass clef to A in alt, and her lower tones were very rich and
powerful. Mrs. Paul returned to the dramatic stage in 1869, at
Drury Lane, London, Eng., acting in "Macbeth," Mr. Phelps and
Charles Dillon playing Macbeth on alternate nights. She died at
London, England, June 6, 1879. Howard Paul was born at Phila-
delphia, and made his first appearance on the stage at Bath, Eng-
land, in 1854, in a farce written by himself, entitled " My Neighbor
Opposite." As an actor and mimic, he hits off his characters with
^ ready liveliness and ease of manner that at once places him on
gpod terms with his audience. He has written various plays of a
Ught character for the stage.
Daring this season Irving Hall was occupied by H. L. Bateman
with a series of concerts, and among the artists who appeared were
Richard Croker, the Formes Brothers, Jehin Prume, A. H. Pease,
Mrs. Emma Gillingham Bostwick, Zelda Harrison, Mme. La
Comtesse de Ferussac, St. Ann's Sunday-school, Maria Brain-
erd, Blind Tom, Mme. De Lussan, George Simpson, Theodore
Thomas, Kate McDonald, G. W. Morgan, W. R. Johnston,
Trinity Choir, Robt. Elder, the Beethoven society of Yale
224 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE C1889
College, the Mendelssohn Union, Olive Logan, and De Cordova
in lectures.
During the season of 1867-68 concerts were given by Charles
Henry, the minstrel performer, Budworth's minstrels, Lafayette
Harrison, Mrs. Agnes de Vere, Mme. Eugenie de Lusan, Ignatz
Pollak, Wenzel Kapta, Mrs. Anna Payne, Mrs. Jenny Busk, J. H.
Warwick, Mina Geary, Fred Bergener, Mile. Ghioni, W. J. Hill,
the Mendelssohn Union, Blind Tom, Fanny Landsman, and Henry
Sanderson, and other entertainments by Arthur Sketchley, Walter
Hope Wallack, Mrs. Theresa Yelverton, and George Vandenhoff.
Kinney's diorama, illustrative of Lincoln's funeral ceremonies,
was unrolled Aug. 31, 1868, and continued for three weeks. Dur-
ing this season concerts were given by Ignatz Pollack, Edward
Hoffman, Jenny Kempton, the Mendelssohn Union, C. Henry,
Signora Filomena, W. K. Bassford, Mina Geary, Henry Sander-
son, and Sig. Manzocchi. Professor Cromwell gave his lecture
here with success. A Lodge of Sorrow was held here Sunday
afternoon, March 14, 1875, by the B. P. O. Elks. The committee
of arrangements were: Geo. J. Green, Henry P. O'Neil, Tony
Pastor, Frank Gerard, Charles T. White, Joseph F. Waring,
Robert J. Martin, and the writer of these pages. Nothing of
note occurred here until Oct i, 1877, when the hall was opened
by John Wild as a variety theatre. It was christened the Grand
Central, but business was so bad that it existed just one week.
As a concert hall this place lost caste as soon as Steinway Hall
was opened, and Irving Hall gradually fell into disuse. The hall
was demolished in July, 1888, in order to erect a new German
theatre. Gustav Amberg, who had been managing the Thalia
(Old Bowery) Theatre, with German dramatic performances, was
the builder. The first performance in the new house, which was
called "The Amberg Theatre," occurred Dec. i, 1888.
Theodore G. Stein designed, and John and L. Weber built the
Amberg Theatre. It has a total seating capacity of twelve hundrec
and fifty. The stock company consisted of one hundred and twentj
members. " Ein Erflog " was the initial performance, repeatec
Dec 3. "Tilly" was done Dec. 4, 5. "Farinelli" had its firs-
American production Dec. 20, with Ferdinand Schultz in the titlt
rdle. Max Lube was seen as Don Coschambo, Herr Friese a
Pancho, Fraulein Englander as Manuela, and Frau Habrich aj
Donna Elvir.
Jan. I, 1889, "Prince Methusalem" was seen. August Junker
mann opened Jan. 4 in "Onkel Braesig." "Unser Doctor" was
sung. Jan. 28 Sadie Martinot made her first appearance on the
German stage, when she acted Bettina in " La Mascotte." August
Junkermann appeared Jan. 29, 31, and evenings Feb. 2, 4, 6, 7,
in "Unser Doctor." For Junkermann's benefit, Feb. 7, " Aus de
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Fnnzosenzeit/' '' Vorn Juristentag. '' Sadie Martinot appeared as
Bettina Feb. 5, 8. A professional matinte of ''The Mascot" oc-
curred Feb. 7. Mathilde Cottrelly made her d£but here Feb. 9
in "Die Salon Tyrolerin." On Feb. 13, the "Grand Opera," by
Tannhauser, music by Binder. Junkermann closed his engage-
ment Feb. 27. Thessa Klinkhammer made her American dSbvt
Feb. 28 as Cyprienne, in the German version of "Divorcons;"
March i and 2 she appeared in Benedix's " AschenbroedeL " The
season of 1889-90 opened Sept 19 with "Hans Fourchambault"
On Sept 20 Karl Streitmann, the Vienna tenor, made his Ameri-
can d^ut in "The Gypsy Baron," and on Sept 21 Ling Bendel,
a new soubrette, was seen in " The Seamstress. "
Henrik Ibsen's drama, "Die Stuetzen der Gesellschaft " ("The
Pillars of Society "), was given for the first time in America Oct
26. This was the cast :
Consul Bemick
FrL Weioert
Frl. Stemeck
Herr Eisfeld
Herr Walter
HerrOttbert
Johaon Toonseo . .
Ailmar Tonnseo . . .
Obcrleh Lund . . .
Raminel Herr Meyer
Wiglaiid Herr Rank
Saadstadt Herr Linnhold
Knpp Herr Bach
Aoner Herr Kierschnar
Fr&ulein Bemick . . Frl. Christien
Dina Dorp FrL Bug
Fraa Rammel • . • Frl. Schmits
Fraa Dr. Lange . . FrL V. Vamdal
Friulein Rummel . . FrL Schroeder
Friulein Holt .... Frl. Bella
Fraa Holt FrL Kaha
FnLiilein Looaheisel . FrL Lelthner
It was repeated Oct. 27 and 28. The week was otherwise filled
bjr Ernst Possart, who gave a performance Oct 25 in ^Drei
Braeute auf Einmal/' and by matinees Oct 25, 26, 27, and 28,
of "Snow White/' and ''Cinderella," etc. The house was dark
Oct. 23.
Herr Possart reappeared in America Oct. 29 in Lindau's sombre
tragedy, " Die Bluthochzeit ; " Oct 30, in " Friend Fritz ; " Nov. i,
*» Shylock, in "The Merchant of Venice." He appeared every
evening, except Nov. 5, of the week of Nov. 4, as follows: Nov.
4. " Bluthochzeit ; " Nov. 6, "The Merchant of Venice;" Nov. 7,
% " The Judge of Zaiamea ;" Nov. 8, " Friend Fritz. " Possart acted
" Drci Braeute auf Einmal " (" Three Brides at Once").
The first American performance of " Der Richter von Zaiamea "
^as given Nov. 17 with this cast: Pedro Crespo, Ernst Possart;
the King, Herr Meyer; Don Lope de Figuersa, Herr Kierschner;
Don Alvaro, Herr Hillman; Don Mendo, Herr Friese; Juan,
Herr Eisfeld; Nunc, Herr Rank; Isabel, Frl. Christien; Ires,
Frl. Schroeder; Chispa, Ling Bendel. "Martha" was sung Dec.
3 when Herr Goosky made his American d£but as Lionel. Otto
Hegner, the pianist prodigy, gave recitals afternoon of Dec 9 and
II assisted by members of Mr. Amberg's company. On the night
of Dec. 8 Johann Strauss' three-act comic opera, '' Venetianische
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Nachte," was sung. Its English version, "A Night in Venice,
was made familiar to New Yorkers by the Duff opera company i
Daly's theatre a few years before.
Mme. Hermine-Claar-Della, wife of the director of the opei
and theatre at Frankfort on the Main, a favorite actress of Berlii
made her American d^but on the night of Jan. i6, 1890, as Com
tess d'Autreval, in "Der Damenkrieg" (Herr Olfers' Germa
translation of Scribe's "Une Bataille des Dames"), known to i
as "The Ladies' Battle," and as Frangoise Dumesnil, in "Di
Schauspielerin " (W, Friedrich's adaptation of M. Foumier's oni
act comedy, "The Actress"). "Femande," the German versio
of Victorien Sardou's drama of that name, was acted Jan. 22, wit
Mme. Claar-Della as Clotilde, and Else Hoffmann in the title rdl(
"Der Fall Clemenceau " was presented Jan. 27. Feb. 12 wa
the first American performance of Carl Millocker's three-act comi
operetta, "Die Sieben Schwaben" ("The Seven Suabians"), cas
as follows :
Junker Otmar . . Karl Streitmann
Stickel Hcrr Meyer
Kathchen . . Fraulein Zimmermann
Emerenzia .... Frau Habrich
Bombastus Herr Rotter
Spakle Herr Schmitz
Hannele . . . Fraulein Englaender
Nicodemus .... Herr Sinnbo'
Erasmus Herr Horwi
AUgauerle Herr Frifc
Gelbfukle Schwab . . . Herr Koe
Knopfle Schwab ... Herr Wal«
Spiegle Schwab . . . Herr Gera
Blitz Schwab Herr Ra.i
On Saturday night, Feb. 15, Herr Schubert's German versic
of "Belle-Maman," called "Die Gute Mama," was acted for tl
first time in this country.
Herr Possart and Frau Claar-Della were the stars for the wee
commencing March 3. For his benefit, March 5, Herr Possai
played "King Lear." Evening of March 8 saw the first perlom
ance in this city of "Familie Meyer," a four-act musical farce, b;
F. Berent, with music by Herr Wegirn. Herren Walter Friese,
Ottbert, and others were in the cast. Ernst Possart did not apf>ear
March 10, though billed in "King Lear." "The Meyer Famil)r"
was substituted. On March 12 was presented for the first time in
America, " Die Ehre " (" Honor "), a four-act drama by HermaM
Sundermann.
On April 10 Franz von Suppl's comic opera, "Die Jagd Nach
dem Glueck," for the first time in America in its original German
form. The English version of it is known as "Clover." Karl
Streitmann sang the rdle of Rudolf ; Fraulein Zimmermann, Stella;
Fraulein Englaender, the Foster Sister; Herr Friese, Jr., Casimir;
and Fraulein Von Varndal, Florine. On April 17, for August
Walter's benefit, " Die Nachbarinnen " and " Im Puppenladen "
were given, and were also seen April 18 and 19. "Die Nach
barinnen " is from the French, and was here played for the firs
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time in this country. " Die Amazone," by Von Moser and Thurn,
was given April 29 for the benefit of Herr Ottbcrt It had this
cast: Plumicke, Herr Rank; Grunlich, Herr Friese, Sr. ; Arthur
Prinz, Herr Ottbert; Vorberg, Herr Horwitz; Julie, Frl. Kuhn;
Rika, Frl. Burg; Marie, Frl. Bella; Frau Schnabel, Frl. Schmitz.
^ Morilla " was sung for the first time here on May 2, for the bene-
fit of Carola Englaender. " Der Verschwender " was given May 7.
** Der Zigeuner Baron " was seen May 8, in which Herr Streit-
mann appeared. At the beginning of the performance, Carola
Englaender, cast for Arsena, became suddenly ill. As it was too
late to replace her, the young singer volunteered to appear, though
unable to sing. After the first act, Herr Friese, the stage man-
ager, appeared in front of the curtain and requested the audience's
indulgence. At the matinee May 10 ''Morilla" was presented.
The week's novelty was found in "Das Gefaehrliche Maedchen,"
which was done for the first time in this country May 9 as a benefit
to Ellen Burg, and was repeated May la Ernst Possart made his
last appearance in this city May 19, as ''King Lear."
The next season commenced Sept. 18, with "Das Bild des Sig-
norelli," by Richard Jaffe, performed for the first time in America:
Oscar Waede .... Herr Taaber
Frits Waede .... Herr Stengel
Dr. KeU Herr Meyer
Professor Waede . Herr Kierscbner
Kammerherr von Grothe Herr M orway
Ella yon Seeben . . . Frl. Leithner
PfeifiFer Herr Walter
Fran Waede .... Frl. Schmits
Kaethe Frl. Burg
** Der Fall Clemenceau " was given Sept. 19 with Fraulein
Neumann as Iza — her first appearance in America. Frau Moser-
Spemer and Walter Heydt also made their American d^but on this
occasion. Paula Loewe made her American d^but Sept. 20 as
'*Drci Paar Schute." On Sept. 24 Karl Streitmann made his
reappearance in "Der Zigeuner Baron," and Sept 25 he was heard
in "Die Fledermaus." On that date also, Emma Seebold appeared,
after a long absence in Germany. " Der Bethel Student," Sept. 27,
was the other opera of the week. The comedy performances were
Sept 26 and matinee of Sept. 27, when Paula Loewe, the new sou-
brette, was seen. "Der Bethel Student," night of Sept 27, served
to introduce Mr. Amberg's new tenor, Adolph Phillip, to the New
York public. "Die Novize," a musical comedy by F. Zeil, was
given Oct. I for the first time in America, with this cast :
Gpstav Herr Horwitz
Timoelhca Frl. Schmitz
^- Mobtus von Ingenhof Herr Walter
^Tin von Giesback Frau Trautmann
^crin Holberg, Kapellmeister
Herr Friese, Sr.
Frau Langhofer .... Fri. Werner
Fraulein Schneitzhofer . Frl. Vamdal
Fraulein Reitzenbeck . Frl. Blanche
Fraulein Sivori . . Frl. Englaender
Kuhne Herr Rank
Leontine .... Frl. Paula Loewe
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Carl Schultz and three other members of the company which
bears his name made their first bow in America Oct. 6 in ** Ham*
burger Pillen." Those who made their dibut here were Carl
Schultz, Herr Mansfield, Fraulein Schultz, and Fraulein Hell-
wig. Night of Oct. 9, for the first time in America, Julius Ernst's
musical farce, ** Hamburger Leiden " was played. Fraulein Leith-
ner was unable to appear. Her part was taken at the last moment
by Fraulein Werner. Oct. 15 "Villa Friedrichsrue," by Hencn
Hirschel and Schreirer, was performed for the first time in America.
It was repeated Oct. 16, when the Schultz company made their
farewell appearance. Night of Oct. 17 Ludwig Fulda's '^Die
Wilde Jagd," was seen for the first time in America. Oct 21
** Urial Acosta " was acted, with Herr Morrison in the title rdle,
his second appearance, his American d^but having occurred Oct
20 in"Kean." Oct. 23 "Froment, Jr., and Risler, Sr.," trans-
lated from the French, was produced. ** Das Verwimschene Schloss "
("The Haunted Castle"), a comic opera, was sung Oct. 28 for the
first time in nine years, in this city. "Eva," a drama by Voss^
was done Oct. 31, for the first time in America, and with this
cast:
Gral Daren . . . Herr Kierschner
Efimar Herr Ditricbstein
Hartwig Herr Kruger
Past ScDoeller ... Herr Stengel
Hempel Herr Rauk
Bratrn Herr Braun
Wolf Herr Morwaj
Dr. WcUer .
A Doctor . .
Frau Hartwig
Fran Schoelkr
Frau Hempel
Toinette . .
Eva . . .
Herr Walter
Heir Eicheft
Fri. Schmiti
FrLWencr
Frl. Vandil
FrL Nennuon
FrL Leithoer
The Muenchener, Munich's Germany company of actors and
actresses, arrived in America Oct. 31. The company numbered
thirty-four. Its best known members were Herr Amand Kolbc,
Herr Sageder, Fraulein Amelie Schoenchen, Herr Karl Swoboda,
Herr Adolph Ernst, Fraulein Kathie Thaller, Fraulein Bertha
Weber, Fraulein Marie Nebauer, Herr Baleither, Herr Fischer,
and Herr Weyrauther. Their first American performance occurred
Nov. 5 in "Der Herrgottschnitzer von Ammergau." This con-
tinued until Nov. 24, when '' Almonrausch und Edelweiss" was
presented, with this cast :
Der Bohelbaner . . . Amand Kolbe
Mentl Karl Ernst
Rdnthaler Max Selus
Gaberl Franz Ressner
Der Hies von Bahel . Max Hofpener
Der Br^adier . . Alois Wejrrauther
Quasi Robert Babtha
Der Pnigel Peterl . . Karl Swoboda
Evi Betty Mailer
Kordi Kathie Thaller
Vroni Marie Nebaoer
Margareth . . . Amelie Schoenchefl
" Der Pfarrer von Kirchf eld " had its first American perform-
ance Dec 4. "In Austragetubschen " was presented Dec 8 to
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229
the opening of the last week of the Muenchener company. It was
its first American representation. The play translated into Eng-
lish would be ''The Old Homestead." The cast was:
Der Alte Lehurhofbaaer, Karl Swoboda
Waterl .... Amelie Schoencheo
MatU Karl Ernst
Wallf Betty MuUer
Natzel Emu Hoefer
Plauer .... Alois Weyrauther
Der Stiglschuster Max Hofpener
Die Scbostemaadle . Kathie Thaller
Der Lercbeabaaer . . Karl Meyer
Evi Leni ScheUer
Veri Max Selns
Moni Emma Grimm
Girel Alfonse Fischer
Micnl Karl Paschoer
''Der Prozesshaus'l " was given for the first time in America.
The Muenchener closed Dec. 1 3. " Die Beste Kur " was played
Dec. 15, in which the regular company of the Amberg made their
re-entrie. "The Lost Paradise" was seen Dec 18 for the first
time in America. The cast was:
{alios Bemardi . . Herr Kierschner
lichard von Ottendorf,
Herr Ditrichstein
Hans Amdt .... Herr Kruger
Dr. Heideck . . . Herr Reischert
Weber Herr Morway
Mublberg Herr Walter
Kraos Herr Rauk
Franke Herr Mejtr
Frau Bemardi ... Fr. Trautmaon
Frau Heideck Frl. Bella
Reeke Fr. Dobers
Edith Frl. Neumann
"The Lost Paradise" was repeated Dec. 22, 23. "Cinderella"
was given Dec. 25. Dec 28 Josef Brackl, tenor, from Munich^
Bav. , made his American d^but in " The Haunted Castle ; " Dec
29, "Nanon" was sung; Dec. 30, "Belle HiWne;" Dec. 31,
" Flcdcrmaus ; " Jan. i, 1891, "Three Pair of Shoes," with Paula
Loewe in the cast, was presented.
Matinees were given every afternoon (except Friday) during the
week of Dec. 29. " Poor Jonathan " (called here " Der Arme
Jonathan ") was sung in its original German form, for the first
time in America, Jan. 2 and had this cast:
Vandergold
Jooathan Tripp
Tobias Quikly .
Catalucci . .
Prostolone . .
Prof. Dryander
Graf Nowalsky
Holmes . . .
Herr Philipp
Herr Brakl
. Herr Rauk
Herr Geleng
Herr Meyer
Herr Sinnhold
Herr Horwitz
Herr Morway
BiUy Herr Ceroid
Fran9ois Herr Hirsch
Molly Frl. Lx>ewe
Big Frl. Koenig
Hunt Frl. Hecht
Grant Frl. Lina
Arabella Frl. Kuhn
Harriet Frl. Seebold
On Jan. 21 "Oh, Diese Maenner!" was given for the benefit
of Fraulein Eugenie Schmitz. The Muenchener ensemble reap-
peared Jan. 22.
Karl Strcitmann reappeared Jan. 26, when " Der Doppclgaenger,"
a comic opera, had its first performance in America. "Der Huet-
tenbesitzcr" ("The Iron Master") was produced Feb. 3. "Ul-
230 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D891
timo" was given Feb. 5. "Hanns in Glueck," by Max Gnib^
and Franz Koppel-Ellfeld, Feb. 12. "Der Meineidfauer," Feb.
17; "Der Verschwender " ("The Spendthrift") Feb. 23; '^Der
Kriegeplan," Feb. 25. The German Press Club had a benefit
Feb. 27. The performance began with "Die Joumalisten/' in
which Herr von der Osten played the principal part. After the
first act of the play Frau Herbert Forster sang "Gestaudniss,"
Fraulein Jahn gave "Meine Liebist griin wie de Fliederbusch,"
and Herren Ruchmann, Gudehus, and Behrens sang selectiona
An act of " Einlagen " was also given by Herren Streitmann and
Philipp and Fraulein Loewe.
"Das Maedel Mit Geld," for the first time in America, March
16. " Sodom's Ende" ("the End of Sodom ") was produced March
20, first time in America, with Herren Preschtler, Frau Janikow,
and Frl. Burg in the principal rdles.
Adele Epstein made her d^but March 24 as Harriet in "Der
Arme Jonathan ; " " Gespenster " (" The Ghost ") March 27 ; Frau
Trautmann, Fraulein Burg, Herr Kierschner, Herr Walter, and
Herr Preschtler were also in the cast. " Silly Wives " (Flotte
Weiber) was seen March 31. "Die Hauben-lachen " was given
April 4, for the first time in America. Langenthal, Herr Kniger;
Herrmann, Herr Ditrichstein ; Schmalenbach, Herr Rank; Paul
Ihlefeld, Herr Reischert; Juliane, Frl. Leithner; Schmalenbach,
Frl. Schmitz; Lene, Frl. Burg. The final performance of the
Muenchener company was on April 11 in "Der Meineidfauer;"
"Die Sonne," April 16, first time in this country. Clemens,
Herr Meyer; Arnold, Herr Sinnhold; Gregor, Herr Kruger;
Victor, Herr Ditrichstein; Mathilde, Frl. Leithner; Mariette,
Frl. Marie Vetti; Sabine, Frl. Burg; Dora, Frau Trautmann.
"Das Alte Lied" ("The Old Story") was presented April 24,
for the first time in America: Eduard Rahden, Herr Ditrichstein;
Wehlan, Herr Sinnhold; Fritz Nicolai, Herr Stengel; Luckhard,
Herry Meyer; Anna Nowack, Frl. Paula Loewe. " Girofl^-Girofla"
was sung April 30. The season closed May 9 but the house re-
opened May 16 for a benefit to Amberg, when " Gasparone " was
produced.
In June, Mr. Amberg was adjudged bankrupt, and his creditors
met to discuss his affairs. After considerable negotiation a deci-
sion was reached on July 14. Papers were signed by Gustav Am-
berg on one side and Leo Von Raven and Max Mansfield on the
other, by which Amberg made over to the other gentlemen all his
rights, title, and interests in the lease of the Amberg Theatre, and
all the equipment and personal property in payment of the entire
arrears of rent and taxes up to Aug. i. The new lessees attended
to the financial arrangements and Mr. Amberg was left as the man-
ager. The theatre reopened Oct. i, 1891, with "Romeo and
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Juliet** This was the American d6but of Josef Kanitz as Romeo.
" Die Ehre " (" Honor ") was given Oct. 5 ; " Der Huettenbesitzer *'
was seen Oct 7, when Seraphine Detschy made her American
dfbut '* Galeoto " was plaved Oct. 9 for the first time in America
with Kanitz as Ernesto; '^Die Shone Ungarin " was given Oct.
19; "Der Menonete/' Oct 22; '^Kabaleund Liebe "(" Love and
Intrigue"), Oct. 26, 27, and matinee, Oct. 31; Kanitz as Ferdi-
nand; and '^Falsache Helige," Oct 29, 31. Emma Moerdes first
appeared here Nov. 2 in " The Gypsy Baron ; " " The Beggar Stu-
dent " was sung Nov. 3 ; and " Fledermaus/' Nov. 4.
Herr Adalbert Matkowsky, of the Court Theatre, Berlin, first
acted in America Nov. 5 in " Die Raeuber " (" The Robbers "), as
Karl Moor. " Das Lebeneen Traum " (" Life's Dream "), Nov. 7,
Matkowsky as Sigismund; ''Maria Stuart/' Nov. 9, Matkowsky as
Mortimer; "Anna Lise," Nov. 11 and mating, Nov. 14; "Uriel
Acosta," Nov. 12; "Othello," Nov. 13; "Die Karlsochueler,"
Nov. 14; "Die Schauspieler des Kaisers," Nov. 16-17, for the
first time in this city. The afterpiece was " Cavalleria Rusti-
cana ; " " Anna Lise " and " Cavalleria Rusticana " were given Nov.
18; "Taming of the Shrew "and "Cavalleria," Nov. 19-20, and
matinee, Nov. 21; "The Emperor's Players," Nov. 21; "Clarigo,"
Nov. 23; Matkowsky and Kanitz acted in "Julius Csesar," Nov.
24; and "Der Neue Herr" was seen Nov. 27, for the first time
in America. "The Emperor's Players" was repeated Dec. 2.
Herr Kirch, was cast for the part of Maurice Bernard Dec. 2, but
he did not appear, although his name was on the programme. At
the last moment Herr Weigel was substituted for him. This was
the culmination of a dramatic breeze which had been blowing
around the Amberg Theatre stage ever since Fraulein Moerdes,
whose name in private life is Frau Kirch, failed to meet the man-
agerial expectations of her work in "The Gypsy Baron." She had
an opportunity, however, to redeem herself as Lola in "Cavalleria
Rusticana," but she did even worse then than before. " Hamlet "
was given Dec 4, and "Pension Schocller," Dec 5. Herr Mat-
kowsky took his farewell Dec. 7, when " Katchen Von Heilbronn "
was acted. " Am Tage des Gerichts " was seen Dec. i4f when
Fraulein Brentano first acted here. " Die Carbonari " was done
Dec 16-17; "Von Stufe Zu Stufe," Dec. 18. The theatre was
closed Dec. 24. "The Seven Ravens" was given Dec. 25, when
the Excelsior ballet and pantomime company, also Maxoli and the
01ivier*s Gypsy dancers appeared. Matinees were given Dec. 26,
28, 29, 30, 31, and Jan. i, 1892. Mile. Amelia Bossignang was
^entihre danseuse, Joseph Kanitz reappeared Dec. 26 in "The
Juedin Von Toledo." Von Raven and Mansfield now bought the
lease of the property. Kanitz closed Dec. 31 with "Sodom's
Ende." Mr. Amberg was able to cast the play with three of the
232 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Dajo
artists who " originated " their parts when the play was first given
in Berlin — Herr Kanitz as Willy Janilsow, Herr Ranzenberg as
Kramer, and FrI. Detschy as Adah.
FrL Marie Barkany appeared here Jan. 4, 1892, for the first
time in America, acting Fedora in the play of that name. " Die
Waise Von Lowood" ("Jane Eyre") was given Jan. 6; "Fedora,"
Jan. 7; "Taming of the Shrew," Jan. 8; "Francilla," Jan. 9;
"Dcr Vereins Praesident," first time, Jan. 11; "Adrienne Lc-
couveur," Jan. 13, FrL Barkany in title r61e, one of her strongest
parts. "Faust" was given Jan. 14; "Dora," Jan. 16; "Mary
Stuart," Jan. 18; "Die Schulreiterin " (" The Circus Rider ")» and
"Taming of the Shrew," Jan. 19; "Die Jung Frau Von Orleans,"
was seen Jan. 20; "Fifi," Jan. 29. This was a German version
of MM. Meilhac and Halevy's "La Boule." The play had been
seen in English in this city under the title of "Husbands and
Wives." "Phillipine Welser," was produced Feb. 4; "Deborah,"
Feb. 10; "Die Bluthochzeit," Feb. 12, for A Eggeling's benefit
Marie Barkany closed her engagement Feb. 13, in "Alexandria."
Anna Haverland made her d^but Feb. 16 as Brunhilde. " Hedda
Gabler" was first acted here Feb. 17. Paula Loewe had a benefit
Feb. 19 in "Poor Jonathan," when Marie Forrest made her d^bat
as Harriet. Herr Emil Thomas appeared March 2 in "Mein Leo-
pold." " Der Kunst-Bacillus " was given March 3 for the first time
in America. "Der Milliened-Bauer" ("Millionaire Peasant")
was played March 10. It was written for Emil Thomas. A bene-
fit for the widow of Richard Koenig was given March 14. The
programme was: The Standard Quartet, "The Salt Cellar,"
"Little Tuesday," Jennie Yeamans, Emil Thomas, Lydia Yea-
mans, Judith Berolde, a scene from "Blue Jeans," Loie Fuller, the
second act of " Die Fledermaus," and a new one-act play by Eleanor
Merron, "The Last Rehearsal," then acted for the first time on
any stage, with Miss Merron (Mrs. Archie Cowper) in the cast;
"Unruhige Leiten oder Litze Memoiren," a farce by Emil Poht,
was first acted in America March 17; "Der Compagnon" was seen
March 24; "Die Himmelsleiter," April 6; "Der Volksfeind,"
April 8; "Georgette," April 15. Week of April 18 the house
was closed. Frl. Brentone first acted in this city April 25 in
" Der Bethel Student ; " " Sein Bester Freund" (" His Best Friend")
was done May 7; "Der Ratzenf anger," an operetta by A. Neucn-
dorff was sung May 10. The season closed May 14, with a benefit
to Gustav Amberg. Among the attractions were a one-act comedy,
"Kin delikater Auftrag," in which Herr Ditrichstein appear^,
and Loie Fuller, in dances; Frl. Georgine v. Janauschousky's
singing in "Der Freischiitz" was the feature of the evening.
"Der Arnie Jonathan," in which Herr Phillip, Herr Lube, Herr
Sinnhold, and Frl. Paula Loewe were seen, closed the programme.
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233
For Neuendorff's benefit, May 16, his opera '' Der Ratzenfanger
von Hamoln " was presented Neuendorff himself led the orches-
tra. The first performance on any stage of a three-act operetta,
•*Der Minstrel/ the music by Herr Neuendorff and the libretto by
Heinrich Urban, also took place with this cast :
Meredith, Graf von Aberdeen
Herr Ceroid
Lady Cathaleen .... Frl. Boner
Naocy . Georgine von Jananschousky
Betsy Frl. Schmitz
Duncan Herr Phillip
Sir Tom ToUamore . Herr Sinnhold
Hiram McFarland . . . Herr Lube
Mawdlin Frl. Reichardt
Bamaby Herr Rank
Robin Peabody . . . Herr Walter
Mey Fri.Schlag
Owen O'Neale .... Herr Gelleng
Paula Loewe was seen in the title rdle of "Nanon," May 27.
Loie Fuller did her serpentine dance. ''The Black Hussar ' was
sung June 3 for the benefit of Ludwig, who in consequence of ill
health had retired from the stage. Mathilde Cottrelly appeared
June 13 in "Di Nahterin " ("The Seamstress").
The next season opened Saturday night, Oct. i with "Die
Cameliendame " ("Camille"). A benefit was given Oct 3 for the
Hamburg sufferers from the cholera. "Hamlet" was presented
Oct 4 with this cast: Claudius, Herr Sinnhold; Hamlet, Herr
Morisson; Polonius, Herr Walter; Horatio, Herr Weigel; Laertes,
Herr Hillman; Ghost, Herr Meyer; Queen, Frl. Burmeister;
Ophelia, Frl. Leithner. "Die Memoiren des Teufels," Oct. 6.
Eroil Thomas with his company from Berlin commenced Oct 10
in " Unsere Don Juans," cast thus: Hugo Schwalbe, Emil Thomas;
Clarchen, Olga Walburg; Lena, Margarethe Gallus; Krewitz,
Fritz Behrend. " Leute von Heute " (" People of the Day ") was seen
Oct. 21, for the first time in America. " Ein Verdachtiger Schwie-
gershon" ("A Suspected Son-in-law") was played Oct 27, first
time in America. It is well known in English as "The Family
Circle." "Schmitterlinge" ("Butterflies") was first acted in
America Nov. 3 with this cast:
Hector Kanaper . . . Emil Thomas
Emmeline Sofie Urban
Flora Margarethe Gallus
Petrowitsch Lasarowitsch, Emil Berla
Salina Willy Walden
Nascbka Olea Walburg
Hans Heller . . . Richard Georg
Leo Lerche Fritz Behrend
Kuntze Siefried Basch
Martha .... Hermine Heinrich
Foppcl Max Walden
Muller Adolf Alfredo
Jacob Karl Koenig
Muthing .... Franz von Metscb
Ella HeU Lange
"Goldfische" ("The Railroad of Love") was played Nov. 10;
"Lachclnde Gesichter*' ("Smiling Peaces "^ was given Nov. 14-
15, also "We Take in Foreigners Too, ' and "Viennese in
Berlin." "Die Kinder der Excellenz" was seen Nov. 16, for the
first time in America "Mam'zelle Nitoucbe" was presented
234 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE [1893
Nov. 18, and "Heisses Blut," Dec. 2, also for the first time in
America.
"Die Reise Durch Marchenland " ("A Trip Through Fairy-
land ") was given Dec. 14 with Doctor Gotthard Hansen as Otto
Meyer. Lucier Veidler, first soprano, from the Theatre an der
Wien, Vienna; Charlotte Tischler, first soprano from the Royal
Opera House, Vienna; Julia Wallner, first soprano, from Berlin
Opera House; Mathilde Severin, Helen Land, and Mina Agte,
sopranos; Wilhelm Bauer, first tenor, from the Theatre an der
Wien ; Carl Schulz, comedian and first tenor, from the Friedrich
Wilhelm Stadt Theatre, Berlin; Joseph Greven, first tenor, Carl
Bartl, first baritone, from Berlin; Leopold Deutsch, first come-
dian, from the Wallner Theatre, Berlin, and Ernst Peterson, with
a chorus of twenty-four women and twenty-four men, made their
dibut Dec. 26 in the comic opera "Der Vogelhaendler." The
fiftieth performance occurred Feb. 13, 1893. "Das Sonntags-
kind " followed, March 2. This opera was heard at the Casino
as "Under the Child of Fortune." The German Press Club
benefit took place March 20 when Manager Conried appeared as
"Gringoire." "Die Fledermaus" was sung March 21-22, and
" Gasparone " March 23, 24, 25. Ludovica Wallner made her
American d^but in " Fledermaus ; " " Der Vogelhaendler " was
given March 27; "Madame Angot," April 7; "Poor Jonathan,"
April 10; " Die Sorglosen," April 13 ; Carl Grube made his Ameri-
can d^but April 15 in " Die Sternschuppe " (" The Shooting Star ").
" The Man in the Moon " was presented April 26. The season closol
April 29. On May i the management changed hands and the name
of the theatre was changed to The Irving Place Theatre.
IRVING PLACE THEATRE
THE Columbia College dramatic club opened their spring per-
formances May 8 at the house now known as the Irving
Place Theatre, with "Ivanhoe," by Benj. Aymar and John Regi-
nald Blake, Columbia Law School, '92. The burlesque had this
cast:
Sir Brian . . Albert La Montague
Cedric . . George Newell Hamlin
Ivanhoe William F. Wall
Isaac of York Giles Augustus Taintor
Wamba Joseph G. Lamb
Oswald . . . John Reginald Blake
King Richard
Richard Stockton Emmet, Jr.
Prince John . Arthur Middleton Baike
De Bracy .... John B. Brazier
Athelstane Torre Bueno
Rowena .... Edward Rush Duer
Rebecca . . Melvin Henry Dalberg
Premiere Danseuse, Louis Fitzgerald, Jr.
Second Danseuse
Bertram de Lancey Drake
The regular season opened Oct. 2 with Heinrich Conried as
manager. The programme contained an open letter in which Mr.
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Conned philosophized over past failures in the attempt to success-
fully maintain in this, "the third German city of the world/' a
permanent German theatre. " Grosstadtluf t " ("The Air of the
Metropolis"), adapted by Augustin Daly and called "A Test
Case," was the initial performance. "Heimath" was produced
Oct. 9; "Die Strohwittwe" ("Grass Widow") was given, fol-
lowed by the farce " Der Sechste Sinn ;" " Lolo's Father " came
Oct. 26; **Der Lebemann," Nov. 2; "Gefallen Engel," Nov. 9;
•Unser Frauen," Nov. 16, for the first time in America; "Gefal-
len Engel " (" Fallen Angels "), Nov. 2a " Der Vogelhaendler "
was sung Dec. 4 by the Ferenczy opera company. The cast was
the same as before except that Ernst Monti appeared as Stanislaus ;
^Matteo Falcone," a one-act comic opera was done Dec 18; and
was followed by "I Pagliacci." "Gasparone" was given for the
balance of the week. " Lachelnde Erben " (" Laughing Heirs ")
was played Dec 25 for the first time in America.
The Ferenczy company commenced the last week of their stav
on Jan. i, 1894, with "Lachelnde Erben." " Das LeUte Wort '
("The Last Word") was presented Jan. 8 for the first time in
America in German. "Schuldig" ("Guilty") was seen Jan. 15
for the first time in America. "Weilchen Presser" was given
matinee and night of Jan. 26. "Gefallen Engel" was seen Jan.
22, and matinee Jan. 27; "Wohlthatige Frauen" ("Charitable
Women ") Jan. 3, and matinee, Feb. 3, for the first time in four-
teen years. " Der Schwabenstreiche " (7-20-8) and Feb. 3. " Der
Talisman," by Ludwig Fulda, was given Feb. 7; "Zwei Glueck-
liche Tage" ("Two Happy Days") Feb. 22. "The Perjurer."
for the matin6e, Feb. 22. Heinrich Conried appeared March 8 in
" Der Prozesshansel. " "The Crucifix-Carver of OberAmmergau "
was seen March 15, 20, 21, with Herr Strausmann in the title
rdle. "The Talisman" was repeated March 23; "Cyprienne"
5"Divorcons"), March 25; "Sauvian Pranks," March 26; "Two
lappy Days," March 27-30 and April 2; "Tender Relations,"
March 28, and matinee, March 31; "Fallen Angels," March 29,
and "Dr. Klaus," March 31; Grete Gallus first appeared here
April 3 in "A Night Oflf;" Conried's last appearance was April
4 in "Dr. Klaus." "Die Arme Lowin" ("Les Lionnes Pauvres")
was given April 5, for the first time in America. An American
version of this comedy called "Our Country Cousins" was seen at
the Lyceum Theatre; "Die Arme Lowin" was repeated April 9,
10, II; "Das Heirathsnest " was seen April 12, 13, 14, for the
first time in America. "Ein Schritt Vom Wege" ("A Step from
the Road"), April 26. The season closed April 30 with "Das
Stiftungfest."
The next season opened Saturday night, Sept. 29, with "Die
Karlschueler," Oct. i. "Der Andere"("The Other Man") was
236 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE DSqs^
played for the American d^but of Max Bira as Dn Hallers.
" Mauerbluemchen " (" A Wall Flower ") was seen Oct. 4 for thfe
American debut of Max Hanseler as Justus Woermann. " Heimath '^
was given Oct 1 1, when Lucie Freisinger made her American d^bu^
as Magda. "Wohlthaet er der Menscheit" (** Mankind's Bene-
factor") was produced Oct. 18, for the first time in America. Its
author was Felix Phillippi. The fourth centennial Hans Sachs
celebration was arranged by Manager Conried for Nov. 5. Anton
Seidl led the orchestra, strengthened for the occasion. Emil
Fisher, William Stephens, Paul Siegel, Ida Klein, and Marie
Maurer sang solos. The overture of "Die Meistersinger von
Nurnberg," opened the festival. "Von der Lisabetha, Eines
Kaufherm Tochter," was presented. The solos from " Die Meister-
singer" were rendered by Messrs. Fisher, Stephens, and Si^el
and the Misses Ida Klein and Marie Maurer. "Der Fahrende
Schueler " was produced in the original, and with the same early
methods: Rudolf Senius playing the title rdle; Max Hanseler, the
farmer; and Adolph Link, the farmer's wife.
" Der Compagnon " was given Nov. 8 with Adolph Link as
August Voss. Nov. 9 was Schiller's birthday, and it was cele-
brated by a performance of his " Marie Stuart " " Der Herr Sen-
ator," by Schoenthan and Kadelburg, was seen Nov. 19, and ran
all the week, except Nov. 20, when Minna von Bamhelm appeared
in " Die Karl Schuler," matinee, Dec. i. " Der Veilchen Presser**
was given at the matinie, Nov. 29 and "Der Unglaubige Thomas*'
(" Doubting Thomas ") was played Nov. 29. " Das Zweite Ge-
sicht" ("The Second Farce"), the original of "Miss Million,"
was seen Dec. 6 for the first time in America. "Jugend," by
Max Halbe, Dea 13, also for the first time in America; "Die
Kleine Frau " ("Little Wife"), by F. Phillippi, was played Dec
27, for the first time on any stage. It had this cast : Robert Lamm,
Max Bira ; Charlotte, Charlotte Durand ; Lothar von Roggenbach,
Herman Schmelzer; Martin Schluter, Adolf Link. "Heimath"
was repeated Dec. 28 at popular prices; "Blau," Dec 31, also
"Der Hofmeister in One Thousand Aengsten" ("The Headmaster
in a Thousand Difficulties "), and " Eine Verkommene Frau " ("An
Ideal Wife"). "Mit Vergnuegen," by Gustav von Moser, was
seen Jan. 7, 1895; "Die Kleine Frau," Jan. 8; "Jugend," Jan.
9; "Die Orientreise," ("Trip to the East"), by Blumenthal and
Kadelburg, was played Jan. 10, first time in America; as "The
Orient Express" this comedy was produced by Augustin Daly at
his theatre here. " Wilhelm Tell " was given Jan. 11 and matinee
Jan. 12 at popular prices; " Vasantasena," from Emil PohVs "King
Sudraka " was presented Jan. 24 for the first time in America.
"Papageno," by Rudolf Kneisel came Feb. 7; "Goldfische"
("Railroad of Love"), Feb. 21; "Ein Palast Revolution" ("A
tsgd IRVING PLACE THEATRE 237
Home Rebellion") was given Feb. 28, for the first time in
America.
"Ohne Gelcut" ("Without Bellringing "), March 7, 1895;
^Niobe," a German version of that play, March 21 ; Hilma Schue-
ten made her d^but March 29 in " Die Waise Von Lowood " {*' Jane
Eyre"). "Sedan Friedrichsrul," by John Weiman, was seen April
1 for the first time on any stage : Wilhelm I., Emil Otto; Napo-
leon III., Mathicu Pfeil. "Liebe Vonhuete" ("The Love of a
Day ")b by Robert Misch, was acted April 11, and " Die Librente,"
by Gustav von Moser, April 22; the season closed April 30 with
" Die Joumalisten. " During the evening news came that the author
d this play had died in Wiesbaden. The Metropolitan amateur
club, together with the Metropolitan amateur orchestra, gave a
performance of the opera of "Patience" here May 14.
The next season began Oct i with "Graf Essex," when Bruno
Geidner first acted in America ; " Der Herr Senator " came Oct.
t, and "Der Schmetterling-krieg " ("Battle of the Butterflies"),
Oct. 6. This was the American d^but of Gusti Forst ; " Ferreol "
was seen Oct 10. An adaptation of this play was seen at the
Lyceum Theatre in this city as "The Marquis;" "Graf Essex"
was repeated Oct 11; "Ferreol" Oct 12, with the American
d£bvX of Marie Reichardt ; " Barf uessige Fraulein " was seen Oct
17; and "Der Hexenkessel" ("Wizard's Ravine"), Oct. 24, for
the first time on any stage. Franziska Huss then made her first
appearance on any stage. " Zwei Waffenschilder " (*' Two Coats of
Arms ") was presented Nov. 7, for the first time in America; "Die
Rauber " came Nov. 9, with the reappearance of Heinrich Conried
as Franz Moor; "Zwei WafFen" was given Dec. 2 for the twenty-
fifth time, and "Die Stemschnuppe " ("The Shooting Star"), by
G. von Moser and O. Gimdt, with Max Bird as Dr. West, Frl.
Von Romanowsk as his wife, and Hubert Reusch as Hugo. "Ge-
fadlen Engel " was seen Dec. 7 ; " Drei Engel im House " (" A
Home with Three Angels "), Dec. 12, for the first time in America.
" Zum Wohlthaetigen Zweck " (" For Charity's Sake ") was pre-
sented Dec 19, for the first time in America. Amateurs acted
*• Heinrich Heine " Dec. 20, for the benefit of the Heine Monument
Fund; "Die Fledermaus" was sung Dec 25, 26^ and 28. Adolf
Link, who was the original Franke in Vienna, was in the cast here ;
••Feman's Ehecontract" ("Femand's Marriage Contract") was
given Dec. 31; "Der Domenweg" ("Thorny Path"), by Felix
Fhillippi, was seen Jan. 9, 1896, for the first time in America.
**Glueck Bei Frauen " ("Luck in Love") was played Jan. 16;
** William Tell " was done Jan. 17 at popular prices, with Mathieu
Pfcif in the title rdle; "Sie Wird Gekuesst" ("She Gets a Kiss")
was seen Jan. 23; "Die Ueberzaehligon " ("Superfluous Ones"),
Jan. 30. "Nachruhm," Feb. 6, for the first time in America;
238 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D^w
"Comtesse Gucki," Feb. 27, with Adolf Link as Alois. This
was its first performance in America in German. ''Der Grosse
Komet" ("The Great Comet"), came March 19; "Das Hunger-
loos" ("Starvation") was given March 26, for the first time in
America; "Romeo and Juliet" was played March 27; "Lottery
Ticket, " March 28. " Die Weber " Q Weavers **) was acted April
i; "Der Militaerstaat," April 2; "Der Herr Senator," April 9^
when Geo. Engels made his American d^but in the title rAle.
" Die Kinder der Excellenz " came April 13 ; " Kricg Im Friesdcn,"
April 14; and "College Crampton," April 20, for the first time in
America. Geo. Engels gave his last performance here May 2, io
" Dr. Klaus. " The season closed May 9.
The next regular season began Oct. i, 1896, with "Die Offizielle
Frau, " an adaptation of " My OflScial Wife. " Adele Hartwig made
her American d^but on this occasion. " Goldregen " C* Gold Rain ")
was seen Oct. 15 ; " Seine Gewesene " (" His Late Wife") was played
Oct 22, for the first time in America. " Maria Stuart " was seen
Oct 23; "Die Erste," Oct 29; and "Papa Nitsche," Nov. 5, for
the first time in America; "Die Beruehmte Frau" ("Famous
Woman"), Nov. 19. This play had been done in English as
"The Great Unknown." "Gebildete Menschen" ("Educated
People") was done Nov. 25, for the first time in America; "Der
Weg Zum Herzen" ("The Way to the Heart"), by Adolph L
Aronge, was seen Dec. 17; "Love and Intrigue" came Dec 18;
"Der Rabenvater" ("His Absent Boy"), Dec. 31; "Das Einmal-
eins," by Oscar Blumenthal, was presented Jan. 14, 1897, for the
first time in America, with Adolf Link, Hubert Reusch, and
Jenny Loibel in the cast Heinrich Conried appeared Jaa. 15 in
" Die Raueber. " " Wer War s " (" Who was it ? "), by Felix Phil-
lippi, was produced Jan. 21 ; " Das Eigene Blut " (" His Own Flesh
and Blood "), by F. von Zobelitz, was done Jan. 28; " Das Lampen-
gesindel " (" Bohemians "), by Ernst von Wolzogen, Feb. 4, and
"Tata-Totoa," adapted from the French by Victor Leon, with
music by Banes. "Die Wilde Jagd" ("The Wild Chase"), bv
Brentano and Tellheim, had its first American production March
6; "Graefin Fritz," by Blumenthal, came March 13, for the first
time in this country; "Neues Leben" was seen March 16^ for the
first time on any stage; " Brockspruenge " ("Funny Capers")
came March 25 for the first time in America.
Frau Agnes Sorma made her American d^but at this theatre
April 12, in "Nora" ("Doll's House"); "Liebelei" ("Flirta-
tion") followed; "Dora" ("Diplomacy") was played April 19;
**Chic" was seen April 22 for the first time in America; "Die
Versunckene Glocke"("The Sunken Bell"), by Gerhart Haupt-
mann, was presented April 29, with Rauteuderlein, Agnes Sorma;
Heinrich, Herman Schmelzer, and Magda, Auguste Burmeister.
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Frau Sorma took her farewell May 4, as Lorle in '^Dorf und
Sudt"
The next season began Sept. 30, 1897, with ''Die Goldene Eva''
(" The Golden Eva "), in rhymed verse, by Franz von Schoenthan
and F. Koppel-Ellfeld. Camilla Marbach as Eva, and Herr
Hanno as Von Schwetzingen made their New York d^but. '* Kabale
und Liebe " (" Love and Intrigue ") was played Oct. 8 ; Oct 1 1
** Jourfix " C A Day at Home "), an old German play, was produced.
In the second act of this play Manager Conried introduced the
members of his comic opera company, consisting of Milla Barry,
Olga D'Estree, Martha Glueck, Riesa Stella, Jean Felix, Edmund
Hanno, and Alfred Liehan^ all of whom were heard here for the
first time. ''Jane Evre" was seen Oct 13, Ednard Posanski mak-
ing his American d6but as Lord Rochester; Oct 14, and balance
of the week " Mme. Sans Gene " was given, with Anna Braga in
the title rdle, and Emil Marx, as Napoleon; "Die Mutter" ("The
Mothers") was presented Oct. 26 for the first time in America.
Heinrich Conried appeared Oct 30 as Murzelsepp in " Der Pfarrer ; "
Nov. 4, " Die Lachtaube " (" The Cooing Dove "), an operetta by
Eugen von Taund, libretto by Alexander landesberg and Leo Stein,
was sung for the first time. In this Julie Kopacsy, Adolf Perius,
and Riesa Stella made their first appearance in America. Nov.
10 "Die Lachtaube" was given with Kopacsy as Helena and Perius
as Marjau; " Waldmeister," by Gustave Davis, music by Johann
Strauss, was sung Nov. 29.
On Dec. 20 "Die Einzige" ("The Only One"), by M. Petzold,
was presented; "Hans Huckebein," by O. Blumenthal and G. von
Kadeburg, which is the original of " Number Nine, or the^ Lady of
Ostend," was played Jan. 6, 10, 12, and 14, 1898; "Die Fleder-
maus" was sung Jan. 11, 13, and 15, with Julie Kopacsy as Adcle;
''The Passing Regiment" was seen matinee, Jan. 15; "Die Gigcr-
lin von Wien " (" The Vienna Dudes ") was done Jan. 20; " Ascher-
mittwoche " ("Ash Wednesday ") was played first time in this city
Feb. 8; "Die Bruder" ("The Brothers"), by Paul Lindau; "Die
Logenbruder " (" Lodge Members "), by Lauss and Kraatz, were
given Feb. 17 for the first time in America. Conried's benefit and
twenty-fifth anniversary of his stage d^but took place Feb. 23,
when he acted De Banville in " Gringoire ; " also appearing in
the second act of "The Bat" and "The Strike of the Smiths;"
" Die Rothe Brieftasche " r" The Red Wallet "), by Franz Csep-
reghgi, German adaptation oy Alex. Rosen, was produced March
9. Agnes Sorma reappeared March 14 in "The Doirs House," and
March 17, for the first time in America, in " Madchentraum " ("A
Maiden's Dream"), by Max Bernstein; "Untreu," by Roberto
Bracco, German version by Otto Eisenschultz, was given March
21. Sorma acted Rauteuderlein March 24 in "Die Versunckene
240 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE C1899
Glocke " (" The Sunken Bell ") ; " Divorcons " was acted March 28,
with Sorma as Katharine; March 31, "Taming of the Shrew;'*
"Die Kleinen Laemmer" ("The Little Lambs"), for the first
time in America, April 2. "Die Wettshwimmer " was offered
April 20 for the first time in America; "The Sunken Bell" was
repeated April 26; "Konigs Kinder" (" King's Children ") was
seen April 29 for the first time in America. Agnes Sorma took
her farewell May 9 as Jane Eyre in Charlotte Birch-Pfeiflfer's
dramatization of Charlotte Bronte's novel.
The next season began Sept. 15, 1898, with "The Golden Horse-
shoe," by Robert Breitenbach, and thus cast:
Harry TaU Max Walter
Will B. Gay . . . Selma Goerner
Rosa Toni Mdster
Sbarpe Herrmann Ring
Eva .... Mrs. Elise Ebert Lan
McKee Kraft Walton
Rob Adolf Zink
Bob Franz Ebert
Eulailie Bertha Jaeger
Tootsie Helene Linder
" Circusleute " ("Circus People"), by Franr'von Schoenthan,
was played Nov. 14; "Im Weissen Roess'l," by Blumenthal and
Kadelburg, was also produced, and Dec. 26 "Bruder Martin/' by
Carl Costa, was given. Dec. 26 the Tegemseer peasant players,
a company from the Swiss mountains, made their first appearance
in this country. They presented "Der Herr Gottschnitzer von
Ammergau " (;' The Crucifix Carver of Ammergau "), by S. Gang-
hofer and Hans Neuert. Jan. 5, 1899, "Das Erbe" ("The Inheri-
tance) " was seen, when Eugene Schady made his American d6but
On Jan. 9 " Jaegerblut," by Benno Rauchenegger, was presented
The Bavarian peasant actors were seen Jan. 20 in "Almenrauch
und Edelweiss," by Hans Neuert. " Im Schwarzen Roess'l " ("At
the Black Horse Tavern Inn "), a dramatization of Fred. Hilpert's
novel, and "Berghexen," by Gustav Amberg, were produced Jan.
24 by the company of peasant actors. On Feb. 2 "Busch und
Reichenbach," by Heinrich See and Wilhelm Meyer Forster, was
given for the first time in America; "Der G'sunde Kern," by Jos.
Kellerer, was acted Feb. 3. "Jugenfreunde " ("Comrades"), by
Ludwig Fulda, was presented Feb. 9; "D'Z*widerwurzen," a
peasant play, with singing and dancing, was given by the Tegem-
seer peasants, Feb. 17. "Auf Der Sonnenseite" ("The Sunny-
side"), by Blumenthal and Kadelburg, was seen Feb. 21 ; " Freiwild"
(" Free Game "), by Arthur Schnitzler, was done Feb. 16, for the
first time in America. "Cyrano de Bergerac," the German ver-
sion of Rostand's play, by Ludwig Fulda, was presented March
13, with Eugen Schady as Cyrano.
Adolph von Sonnenthal reappeared in America April 6 in Les-
sing's "Nathan der Weise," at increased prices; Larder's "Alte
Junggesellen " was acted April 8; "Wallenstein's Death," April
11; "The Daughter of Fabricius," and "Fuhrmann Henschel,"
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241
jerhard Hauptmann, April 25. Marie Geistinger returned to
country April 3 and was seen as Rose in Ferdinand Ray-
id's " Vcrschwender ; " " Die Kindsfrau," a musical farce adapted
I the French, was played April 25 with Geistinger as Kathe.
stock company appeared May 11 in "Der Veilchenf resser "
he Flatterer"). Sonnenthal appeared in "The Iron Master"
il 29. His last appearance here was May i in the same rdle,
n the Hungarian societies of New York bestowed a silver
el wreath upon him, and Heinrich Conried presented him with
Iver toilet set
he next regular season began Sept. 30, 1899, with Schiller's
aria Stuart," cast as follows:
ibeth .... Slava Roberts
ta Stuart . . . Martha Schiffel
Icy Paul Fabcr
lOt Carl Bender
I A. Meyer-Eigen
t F. Hitzigrath
idson Julius Strobi
Amias Paulet . . . Max Hanseler
Mortimer Rudolph Klein-Rhoden
Aubespine .... Jacques Horwits
Drugeon Drury . . . Carl Frischer
Melvil George Le Bret
Hanoa . . . Wilhelmine Schluter
Margarethe . . . Ruscha Michaelis
>ct 3, "Renaissance," by Schoenthan and Koppel-Ellfeld was
red. On this occasion Anna Leonardi and Emma Schroth made
r American d6but On Oct. i6"Maedel als Rekrut" ("The
I Recruit "), by Kurt Kraatz and Heinrich Stobitzer, was pro-
ed. On Nov. 8 " Das Opferlamman " (" The Scapegoat ") was
d and was also played at the Germania Theatre in this city on
same night. It had already been done at the Bijou Theatre
:his city as "The Purple Lady;" on Nov. 21, "Die Herren
nc," by Oskar Walther and Leo Stein, was produced with this
drich Rommel . . Max Hanseler Lotte Meta Buenger
jina . . . Wilhelmine Schluter Else Frida Brandt
lelm Gustav Olmar Roschen Himmer . . . £lly Collmer
d Anna Leonardi Jettchen Marie Corti
pern C. Bender Jerome Jacques Lurian
otf Rudolph Senius £in Schlachtergeselle . . Carl Frischer
ge A. Meyer-Eigen
r. 30 "Hofgunst" ("Court Favor"), by Thilo von Trotha,
ch had a run of more than three hundred nights in Berlin,
presented here. Dec. 11, "Das Recht Auf Sich Selbst "
*he Right of the Individual "), by Friedrich von Wrede, was
m with this cast:
Philipp Paul Faber
Kleiner Wilke
la Martha Schiffel
s Lutz . . . Franz Kicrschner
t Hart Rudolph Klein-Rhoden
essor Brause . . Fritz Hitzigrath
VOL. II. — 16
Professorin Brause
Ein Hauptmann
Der Pastor . .
Ein altes Fraulein
Wilhelmine Schluter
. . George Le Bret
. Semmy Herzmann
. . Lina Hanseler
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"Haubenlerche," Dec. 14; "Ein Blitzmaedel" ("A Telegraph
Girl "), by Costa and Millocker, was also given, when Herr Felix:
Schweighofer, the German character comedian, made his Ameri-
can d^but, as Leo Bruller. This bill was repeated Jan. i, 2, 3,.
1900. " Pension Schoeller " (" Schoeller's Boarding House "), b)P
Carl Laufus, was also acted, with Schweighofer as Philipp Klapp—
roth. He appeared Jan. 4, 5, and 6, as Stocker in " Die Gypsfigur '*
("The Statuette"). On Jan. 11 Schweighofer varied his enter-
tainment by appearing as a monologuist in a series of descriptive
stories illustrating every-day life in Vienna. He was alone on the
stage for forty-five minutes. He gave three sketches, in which he
impersonated various widely different characters with remarkable
skill. The remainder of the performance consisted of a one-act
comedy "Unter Vier Augen," in which Anna Braga was the prin-
cipal figure, and " Ein Vereinsschwester " (" A Female Lodge Mem-
ber"), a musical comedy in which Herr Schweighofer again displayed
his skill. Jan. 15 "Mathias Gollinger" was played with Schweig-
hofer in the title rdle; Jan. 18, "Gebildete Menchen" ("Educat«i
People "), Schweighofer as Adolf. He appeared Jan. 23 in a one-
act comedy "Scheu vor dem Minister" ("Timidity Before the
Minister"), a short farce called "Othello's Erfolg" ("Othello's
Success"), and the second act of "Blitzmaedel," for his farewell.
On Jan. 22 "Eine Kamevals-Posse," arranged by Gustav von
Seyflfertitz, was produced with this cast:
Carl Rogler . Gustav von SeyfFertitz
Ludmila Meta Buenger
Melan Frida Brandt
Fritzi Yona Grahn
Aueust Linde Eugen Hohenwarth
Arthur Bogen . Vladimir Schambere
Resi Gussie Frankel
Marie Eugenie Lehmann
Frau Bemauer . . . Anna Sander
Frau Artner Johanna Claussen-Koch
Clara Adele Sauer
Mucki Ida Frey
Juller, Concipient . . Adolf Tcleky
Hubler Emil Sievert
Ein Sicherheitswach-Inspektor
Heinrich Habnch
Janker Jacques Lurian
Simon Dalles ... Herr Kronaa
Jakob Reis .... Julius Ascher
Sali Adele Liansky
Prokop Janitschek . . . WiUy Frey
Dovidl .... Ferdinand Ries
Moritz Jacques Horwitz
Jan. 31, "Am Spieltisch des Leben" ("Game of Life") was given
for the first time in America. Feb. 6 "Als Ich Wiederkam"
(" When I Came Again "), by Von Blumenthal and Kadelburg, and
sequel to " Im Weissen Ress'l " was produced. The other part of
the programme was " Der Tugendhof " (" The Court of Virtue ").
Oct. 2 Goethe's "Egmont" was produced, with the American
d6but of Karl Emmerich and Adolph Zimmerman ; Oct. 8 was the
d^but of Marie Eisenhart as Lominie in " Wildfeuer," by Frederic
Halm ; Oct. 1 1 was the first time of " Der Probepfeil " (" The Trial
Shot"), by Blumenthal; "Der Probekandidat " ("The Trial Can-
didate"), by Max Dreyer, was seen Oct. 25. Nov. 5 "Von Stufe
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Zu Stufe " (" From Step to Step **), by Hugo Mueller, was given.
"Das Vermaechtriss •• ("The Legacy"), Nov. 10; "Die Gold-
gnibe" ("The Gold Mine"), by Karl Lauf and Wilhelm Jacoby,
was given for the first time in America Nov. 14; "Die Gypsfigur "
was plaved Jan. 4, 1901 ; "Am Spieltisch des Leben" ("The
Game of Life "), by Klaus Arsen, repeated its original success at
this house Jan. 31 ; and " Als Ich Wiederkam " Feb 7. " Ultimo *'
was also presented Feb. 7, "Der Letzte Brief" ("The Last
Letter "), by Victorien Sardou, was produced Feb. 14. This play
is well known in America as "The Scrap of Paper;" Feb. 18,
"Der Goldbauer." by Charlotte Birch-Pfeiflfer, was played. Miss
Hedwig Lange took a benefit Feb. 20 in " Fedora; " Feb. 26 " Die
Falscher," by Barriere and Capender, translated into German by
Heinrich Laube, was seen; Feb. 28 "Der Hen* Im Hause," by
Paul LindaUy had its first presentation.
On March i " Hans," by Max Dreyer, was seen for the first time
in America; Karl Wagner first appeared in this country as Hein-
rich in "Die Versunckene Glocke," March 5; March 12, for the
first time in America, " Der Goldene Kafig " (" The Golden Cage "),
by Felix Phillippi, was played; March 19 Karl Wagner appeared
in "Maria Stuart;" March 21 the one hundred and fiftieth anni-
versary of the birthday of Goethe was celebrated with "Iphigenie
auf Tauris," Karl Wagner as Orestes, and Martha Schiffel as
Iphigenie; March 22 "Das Funfte Rad"("The Fifth Wheel"),
a very light comedy by Hugo Lubliner, was seen; March 28, "Cor-
nelius Voss," by Franz von Schoenthan; and April 3, "The
Journalists," by Gustav Freytag; Mme. Schumann Heink ap-
peared April 14, in "Das Verspricken Hinter'm Herd;" April 16
Fraulein Leonardi sang the title rdle in Meilhac and Millaud's
comic opera, "Mile. Nitouche." The season closed April 30 with
scenes from "Maria Stuart," third act of "Die Ehre," third act of
"Dr. Klaus," third act of "Kreig und Frieden," and second act of
" Maedel als Rekrut. "
The next season began Sept. 29, with Heinrich Conried as man-
ager, and "Die Sittliche Forderung" ("A Moral Demand") as
the opening play, in which Fraulein Lange and Hen* Ottbert ap-
peared. "Der Hochzeitstag " ("The Wedding Day"), by Herren
Walters and Konigsbrunschaup, was produced March 5. " Frauen
von Heute " (" Women of To-day "), by Benno Jacobson, was seen
for the first time in America, March 18, for the benefit of Herr
Von SeyflFcrtitz, who appeared as Herr Ottbert; Fraulein Merito
as his wife. " Faust " was given March 26, with Karl Emmerich
in the title rdle. The second part of " Faust " was acted March
29, when Ada Merito appeared as Marguerite. "Die Bemehute
Frau " (" A Celebrated Woman ") was given here April 8 as a sub-
stitute for " The Battle of Froschweiler," which had been announced,
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but had to be abandoned, owing to the sudden illness of Ada Merito.
Helen Odilon, a Viennese "star," made her American d^but April.
IS in "Lona Ladinser;" she appeared April i8 for the iSrst timi
in America as Camille. On April 22 "Die Zwillingsschwester '"^
(" The Twin Sister "), by Ludwig Fulda, was produced, with Otto^z
Ottbert as Orlando della Torre. May 8, for her farewell and th<
last night of the season, Madame Odilon appeared in a ^curtail
raiser," "A Modest Wooing," by Otto Erich Hartleber; Mme.
Odilon as Rita Revera, brought down the house by singing " I love
you, honey, yes I do," in fairly good English. Roberto Bracco's
" Untreu " (" Faithless ") followed, in which the famous Vienna,
actress appeared in the rdle of Countess Sangiorgi.
THE CALIFORNIA MENAGERIE
ONE of P. T. Barnum's little experiments was an exhibition
known as the "California Menagerie," which was given
under canvas at the comer of Fourth Avenue and Thirteenth
Street. It was managed by P. T. Bamum and James M. Nixon.
The initial performance took place April 30, i860. In addition
to a collection of wild beasts, J. C. Adams, styled "The California
Trapper of '49," exhibited a collection of trained wild animals.
FIFTH AVENUE MUSIC HALL
SITUATED at the southeast comer of Twenty-third Street and
Broadway was the "Fifth Avenue Music Hall." The en-
trance for gentlemen was 954 Broadway ; for ladies, 948. It was
opened Dec. 25, i860. Its name was changed to Union Music
Hall " Jan. 16, 1867, and it was opened with a panorama of
Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress." Griffin & Christy's minstrels
took possession July 29, 1867. E. Perceval, George Christy, and
Otto Burbank were in the organization. They closed on Aug. la
EUSTACHE'S THEATRE
A HALL known as "Eustache's Theatre" was situated on
Fourth Street, near First Avenue. Miscellaneous enter-
tainments were given here during the season of 1860-61. On
Feb. 18, 1861, E. L. Malhaban gave performances in magic, and
the place was called "The Theatre Oriental." It passed out
of existence in a few months.
WALLACK'S THEATRE
FOR something more than twenty years the most famous theatre
in the United States was that of James W. Wallack, situ-
ated on the northeast corner of Broadway and Thirteenth Street.
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It was erected in 1861. Thomas R. Jackson was the architect. It
was in this house the name of Wallack won its proudest laurels.
J. W. Wallack was its first manager, but he never played there,
and to all intents and purposes J. Lester Wallack, with Theo. Moss
in the business department, was from the first head and front of
the theatre. In this house there appeared at intervals Charles
Fisher, John Sefton, Mark Smith, John Gilbert, James William-
son, J. W. Wallack, Jr., E. L. Davenport, Wm. Holston, Frederic
Robinson, J. B. Polk, J. H. Stoddart, Owen Marlowe, George
Clarke, Chas. Mathews, George Boniface, Sen^ Harry Becket, E. M.
Holland, Edward Arnot, Eben Plympton, H. J. Montague, Dion
Boucicault, Steele Mackaye, Charles Coghlan, Charles Barron,
Harry Edwards, Maurice H. Barrymore, Gerald Eyre, Osmond
Tearle, William Elton, Harry Pitt, Fanny Morant, Mrs. John
Sefton, Mary Gannon, Mrs. John Hoey, lone Burke, Mrs. Clara
Jennings, Rose Eytinge, Emily Mestayer, Effie Germon, Mrs.
Thomas Barry, Helen Tracy, Katharine Rogers, Rose Coghlan,
Mme. Ponisi, Jeffreys Lewis, Ada Dyas, Rose Wood, Stella Boni-
face, Maud Granger, Adelaide Detchon, and Mrs. Vernon and
Madeline Henriques.
The company engaged consisted of Lester Wallack, W. R.
Blake, W. R. Floyd, G. F. Browne, Norton, Reynolds, Chas.
Parsloe, A. W. Young, Charles Fisher, Winters, Hardy, Willis,
St. John, Charles, Parkes, John Sefton, Geo. Holland, Mrs. John
Hoey, Mrs. Vernon, Mrs. Reeves, Mrs. John Sefton, Mrs. Sloan,
Mary Gannon, Fanny Morant, Madeline Henriques, Viola Crocker,
Mary Miller, and Carman. The musical director was Robert
Stocpel, treasurer, Theo. Moss; scenic artist, Mr. Hillyard.
The initial programme was "The New President," by Tom
Taylor, Sept 25, 1861, with this cast:
De La Rampe . . . Lester Wallack
Grand Duke Kleinstadt Charles Fisher
Coant Wetierhaum . . W. H. Norton
Landgrave of Braunsback
Mr. Re)iiolds
Baron Von Dampfnoodel W. R. Blake
General Kraunsback Chas. Parsloe
Mile. Von Gridenheim . Mrs. Vernon
Colombe . . . Madeline Henriques
Mile (iironnette . . . Viola Crocker
Princess Wilhelmina Mary Miller
Baronness V^on Dampfnoodel
Mary Gannon
Fraulein Von Pfeffier . Miss Cannan
Belcour W. R. Floyd
Vaubellc Mr. Winters
Ragoutin Mr. St. John
Griboulard .... Geo. Browne
Linda Mr. Hardy
Toupet Mr. Willis
Col. Krebs .... A. W. Young
Herduk Mr. Charles
La Jaconde . . . Mrs. John Hoey
Mile. Roncoulle Mrs. Reeves
Previous to the comedy, James VV. Wallack addressed the audi-
ence. This was the last time he ever appeared on any stage.
"The King of the Mountains" was produced here Oct. 15:
246 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D861
Hadji Stavrus . .
Sophocles ....
Capt. Pericles . .
Christophonos • .
Capt. Walter Harris
{ohn Joseph Jerramis
ierman Schultz . .
Chas. Fisher
A. W. Young
W. R. Floyd
Mr. Browne
Lester Wallack
W. R. Blake
Mr. Reynolds
Miss Porcupine .
Mary Ann Melton
Mrs. Vernon
Miss Henriques
Dimitri Chas. Parsloes
Tambouris Mr. Parke»
Vasili Mr. Hard)r
Photini Mrs. Hocjr
Nov. 21, "The Magic Marriage," for the first time on any stage,
and the cast was :
Count Faletti . . . Mr. Reynolds
Signor Malfridi .... Mr. Fisher
Foscolo Mr. Floyd
The Chevalier Monte Celleni
Lester Wallack
Marchioness de Volterra . Mrs. Ho^
Barettri Mr. Paikes
Belmonte Mr. Parsloe
Zillah Fanny Morant
ti
The Scapegoat " was given the same evening, cast thus :
Old Eustace (first appearance here)
Geo. Holland
Master Frederick . . Master Reeves
Molly Maggs . . Mrs. John Sefton
Charles Eustace . . . W. R. Floyd
Ignatius Polyglot . . W. R. Blake
Robin Mr. Young
Harriet Viola Crocker
Tom Taylor's drama, "Up at the Hills," was presented Dec. 19,
with this cast :
Major Stonehurst . .
Mrs. Colonel McCann .
Mrs. Eversleigh . . .
Captain Black . . .
Lieut. Greenway. . .
Tunstall
Dr. Macrivet ....
Chas. Fisher
. Mrs. Hoey
Fanny Morant
. Mr. Norton
. Mr. Floyd
Mr. Reynolds
. John Sefton
NabishuU
Kharmmah
Dheva Singh
Kate Neil .
Margaret .
Monee . .
Mahlee
Geo. Browne
. Mr. Parkes
C. Parsloe
Viola Crocker
. Mary Miller
Madeline Henriques
. . Miss Carman
" You Can't Marry Your Grandfather ** was seen for the first time
in addition to '' Up at the Hills." It had this cast :
Sir Rose Bloomly . . W. R. Blake
Algernon Bloomly . . Wm. Reynolds
Emma Melville (first appear-
ance here) . . . Mrs. John Sloan
Tom Small
Ready . .
Susan Trim
Mrs. Pickle
Geo. Holland
. Mr. Young
Miss Gannon
Miss Carman
Standard comedies were produced from Dec. 30 to June 9, 1862,
and included "She Stoops to Conquer," given Dec. 30:
Young Marlowe . . Lester Wallack
Richard Johnston
Hardcastle Blake
Aminadab C. Parsloe, Jr.
Mrs. Hardcastle . . Mrs. Vernon
Miss Hardcastle .... Mrs. Hoey
Miss Neville Mrs. Sloan
Tony Lumpkin . . George Holland
Diggory A. W. Young
Sir Charles .... Geo. Browne
Roger Converse
Mat Muggins Burke
Hastings Wm. Rejmolds
Jeremy John Sefton
Stingo Parkes
Ralph Smith
Tim Twist Smith
Dolly Mrs. Reeves
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John Brougham's ''Playing with Fire" was seen Dec 3I9 with
this cast:
Dr. SaTage . .
Herbert . . .
Mrs. Dr. Savage
Widow Crabstick
Perkins . . .
Lester Wallack
W. H. Norton
Mary Gannon
Mrs. Vernon
Viola Crocker
Uncle Timothy
Pinchbeck
Mrs. Waveriy
Richard . .
Mary Ann
. . . BUke
W. R. Hoyd
Mrs. Hoey
C. Parsloe Jr.
Miss Carman
Jan. I, 1862, ''The School for Scandal" was presented, with
Lester Wallack as Charles, Blake as Sir Peter, Norton as Oliver,
Chas. Fisher as Joseph, Geo. Holland as Moses, Mrs. Hoey as
Lady Teazle, Madeline Henriques as Maria, Mrs. Sloan as Lady
Sneerwell, and Mrs. Vernon as Mrs. Candour. On Jan. 2 " She
Stoops to Conquer" was repeated; Jan. 6 "London Assurance"
played, with this cast:
Dazzle Reynolds
Max Norton
Dolly Spanker .... W. Floyd
Lady Gay Mrs. Hoey
Grace Mary Gannon
Charles Lester Wallack
Sir Harcourt .... Chas. Fisher
Cool Young
Pert Mrs. John Sefton
Meddle Blake
On Jan. 7 "Love for Love" was seen; Jan. 8, "The Road to
Ruin;" Jan. 21, "A Cure for the Heartache;" Jan. 22, "A Bold
Stroke for a Husband;" Jan. 23, "The Honeymoon;" Jan. 24,
"A Cure for the Heartache; " and Feb. 5, "The Poor Gentleman,"
with this cast:
Humphrey Dobbins
Lieut. Worthington
Lttcretia Mac Tab
Frederick . . .
Corporal Foss . .
. . G. Holland
. . C. Fisher
. Mrs. Vernon
Lester Wallack
. . . Moore
4<
Sir Robert Blake
Dr. OUapod Young
Sir Charles Floyd
Valet Parkes
Emily Mrs. Hoey
Town and Country " was given Feb. 5 with the following cast :
Cosey Blake
Capt. Glcnroy C. Fisher
Trot Geo. Holland
Taffline Viola Crocker
Mrs. Moreen .... Mrs. Vernon
Rosalie Somers Madeline Henriaues
Reuben Lester Wallack
Plastic Wm. Floyd
Mrs. Glenroy Mrs. Hoey
Mre. Trot . . . Mrs. John Sefton
"Speed the Plough" was played Feb. 6; Feb. 12, "The Irish
Heiress;" Feb. 13, "The Wonder;" Feb. 24. "Wild Oats;" Feb.
26, " The Belle's Stratagem ; " and March 1 7 '* The Love Chase "
was presented with this cast:
Sir William (first appearance
here) Mark Smith
Wddrake .... Uster Wallack
Constance Mrs. Hoey
Widow Green .... Mary Gannon
Lvdia .... Madeline Henriques
Alice Mrs. Reeves
Pboebe Miss Green
Amelia Miss Carman
Master Waller C. Fisher
Trueworth Reynolds
Humphries Geo. Browne
Neville Parkes
Lash Parsloe
George Turner
248 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE
"The Way to Get Married" was done March 20; March 2^^
"The Jealous Wife;" March 31, the first time here, ** Old Heads
and Young Hearts/' with this cast :
{esse Rural W. R. Blake
Carl of Pompion Moore
Charles Roebuck Floyd
Col. Rocket Norton
Lady Alice Mrs. Hoey
Miss Rocket . . . Mary Gannon
Littleton Coke C. Fisher
Tom Coke Mark Smith
Bob Young
Stripe Parkes
Russel Turner
Countess Mrs. Vernon
April 2, "The Rivals;" April 7, " Secrets Worth Knowing;" and
AprU 14, "Love and Money/' cast thus:
Lord Fipley .... Lester Wallack
The MacDunnun of Dunnun
C. Fisher
Helen Mrs. Hoey
Rose Mary Gannon
Mrs. Fox Mrs. Vernon
Matilda Viola Crocker
Sally Mrs. John Sefton
Claude Mark Smith
Sykes Norton
Craven Acton Reynolds
Withers Young
William Turner
Mrs. Warren . . . Miss Carman
" The Lady of Lyons " was presented April 21, with Wallack as
Claude, Mark Smith as CoL Damas, Fisher as Glavis, and Mrs. Hoey
as Pauline ; " Everyone Has His Fault ** was seen April 28 ; May 5,
" Love in a Maze/' for the benefit of Lester Wallack ; and May 19,
" The Romance of a Poor Young Man" was acted for the first time
and with this cast :
Manuel Lester Wallack
Dr. Desmarets .... Mark Smith
Mang;uerite Mrs. Hoey
Mad. Aubrey . . . Mary Gannon
Mad. Laroque .... Mrs. Vernon
Alain Young
Louise Van Berger Mrs. John Sefton
Mile. Helouin . . . Fanny Morant
M. Nouret Browne
Bevannes Reynolds
Caspar Chas. risher
Yvionett C. Parsloe
Christine Fanny Reeves
May 24, "John Bull" was seen, with Blake as Job Thornberry;
May 26, " Everybody's Friend ; " June 2, " The Love Chase " was
given, with Smith as Sir William Fondlove. Fanny Morant took her
benefit June 4, and the season closed June 9, with a benefit to
Theo. Moss, when " The Little Treasure " and " Rural Felicity "
were acted.
A summer season opened June 10, with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J.
Florence as the " stars." " Orange Blossoms " was played July 2,
and cast thus :
Septimus Symmetry
Isabel Clarence . .
Clarence ....
W. J. Florence
Emma Skerrett
Wm. Davidge
Violet Hope .
Louisa Dudley
Falcon Hope
Mrs. D. Myron
Viola Crocker
. J. L. Barrett
"Dombey and Son" was acted July 7, with Florence as Capt. Cuttle
and Mrs. Florence as Susan Nipper. The Florences had a benefit
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249
July 21 » when Mr. and Mrs. Barney WiUiams and Geo. F. Browne
appeared. ^^ Eily O'Connor," a burlesque on the '* Colleen Bawn/'
given Aug. 6, for the first time in America.
Hardress Viola Crocker
Corn|pm J. Martin
Ann Chute .... Emma Skerrett
Mn. Cregan . . . Mrs. Dan Mjrron
Ifjles-na-Coppadeen . W. J. Florence
Danny Mann . William Davidge, Sr.
Sergeant OTooralooral G. F. Browne
Eily O'Connor . Mrs. W. J. Florence
Kyrle Daly J. L. Barrett
The summer season closed Sept. 6. Mrs. John Sloan retired from
the stage about this time.
The second regular season opened Sept. 18, with the following
company : Mrs. Hoey, Mrs. Vernon, Fanny Morant, Mrs. Reeves,
Ifiss Green, Miss Schlemm, Mary Gannon, Madeline Henriques,
Mrs. John Sefton, Miss Carman, Miss La Forrest, Miss Gimber,
Lester Wallack, Charles Fisher, Mark Smith, Yoimg, W. Norton,
Reynolds, Geo. Browne, Parkes, John Gilbert, Geo. Holland, Wm.
Floyd, John Sefton, Moore, C. Parsloe, Jr., and Turner. The opening
play was **The Love Chase." Sept. 19, "London Assurance" was
given ; Sept. 20, '' The Wonder ;" and Sept. 22, for the d6but of
John Gilbert, '' The School for Scandal," in which he played Sir
Peter Teazle ; Sept. 23, ** Money " was produced. The old comedies
were continued until Oct. 20, when '* Bosom Friends," an adapta-
tion of Sardou's ** Nos Intimes," was acted with this cast :
Mr. Union . .
Mr. Yielding . .
Frederick Fervid
Mr. Borrowwell .
Capt. Donoghue
Theodore . . .
Mrs. Meanley .
. Lester Wallack
. . John Gilbert
William Reynolds
. . John Sefton
. W. H. Norton
. Miss F. Reeves
. . Mrs. Vernon
Gimp . .
Dr. Bland .
Mr. Meanley
Doyley . .
Mrs Union
Amy . .
. Mrs. Reeves
. Charles Fisher
A. W. Young
. . Mr. Turner
Mrs. John Hoey
Madeline Henriques
"The Jealous Wife" was played Nov. i; "Speed the Plough,"
Nov. 4, when Mary Barrett, daughter of G. H. Barrett, made her
d€but as Miss Blandford. Lester Wallack's comedy, " Central
Park," was played here Nov. 12, with this cast:
Wyndham Otis Wallack
Mrs. Kerr Flamberry . Mary Gannon
Flora .... Madeline Henriques
Bridget .... Mrs. John Sefton
Dobson Hudson
Kerr Flamberry .... John Gilbert
Myrtle Norton
Robert Young
Skeesicks C. Parsloe, Jr.
Mittens Mrs. Reeves
G raffles George Browne
Harry Reynolds
Barley Farkes
William Turner
Jan. 5, 1863, " Pauline" was presented; Jan. 17 "The Pro-
voked Husband, or A Journey to London," was given, with this
cast:
250 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE
Lord Townlcy . . .
Sir Francis Wronghead,
Lady Wronghead
John Moody .
Mr. Manly. .
Squire Richard
Count Basset .
Poundaee . .
Constalue . .
Chas. Fisher
John Gilbert
Fanny Morant
Geo. Holland
Mr. Reynolds
Mr. Vounfij
. Wm. Floyd
Chas. Parsloe
George Browne
James . . .
Williams . .
Lady Townley
Miss Jenny .
Lady Grace .
Trusty . . .
Myrtilla . .
Mrs. Motherly
. . W. H.
. . Mr. T
Mrs. John
Mary Gs
Miss Hem
Mrs. John S
MissB
Miss Ca
u
The School for Scandal " was revived Jan. 27 with this cast
Charles Surface . . . Lester Wallack
Lady Sneerwell . . Mrs. John Sefton
Sir Peter John Gilbert
Sir OUver Mark Smith
Sir Benjamin Reynolds
Joseph Charles Fisher
Lady Teazle Mrs. Hoey
Maria .... Madeline Henriques
Mrs. Candour . . . Fanny Morant
Crabtree John S
Moses Geo. He
Trip M
Careless 1
Rowley Bi
Snake P
Richard C. Ps
William T
Feb. 10 a translation from the French by E. G. P. Wilkins c
" Henrietta *' was produced. For Mrs. Hoey's benefit, Feb
" Magic Marriage,'* " Captain of the Watch," and " Masks
Faces" formed the bilL Feb. 21, "Ernestine" was played;
24, "Americans in Paris; " Feb. 27, " The Fine Old English Ge
man;" March 2, " Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady" and "
Youthful Queen " were presented. March 9 " A Wonderful Won
and "Blue and Cherry" were acted; March 13, "Spring
Autumn " and " Sketches in India." On April 7 " My Noble
in-Law," an adaptation from the French, was given for the
time, and with this cast :
Lord de Verc . . . Lester Wallack
Hector, Duke de Myran, Charles Fisher
Mr. Thomas Tompkins John Gilbert
Mr. Tony Wilkins . . . Mark Smith
Lady Isabella de Vere
Vatel
Solomons ....
Mrs.
A. W. Y
G. F. Br
"Follies of a Night" was presented April 18 for the benef
Theo. Moss, also " Sweethearts and Wives." " Lost and W
was first seen here May 4, and had this cast:
Marquis de la Tour .
Marsnal Gaucher .
Marquis Cinq Mars
Chas. Fisher
. Mark Smith
W. R. Floyd
H^lo'ise de la Tour . Mrs. John
Duchess de Villers . . Fanny M
J^rdme W. H.
" The Stranger " was played May 9 for Lester Wallack 's bei
" The Wife " was first seen here May 26, and cast thus :
WALLACK'S THEATRE
251
St. Pierre . . Lester Wallack
rdo (fODzaga . . Charles Fisher
lo Gonzaga . . W. H. Norton
io John Gilbert
EO . . . . William Reynolds
9 Geor|^e Holland
Flurio Mr. Parkes
Mr. Pope
Advocate Mr. Browne
Courier Mr. Turner
Cosino Mr. Charles
First Officer Mr. Halford
Second Officer .... Mr. Hamris
Carlo Mr. WiUiams
Marianna Mrs. Hoejr
Floribel Miss Barrett
le 1 1 '' Knighta of the Round Table " was presented, with this
•ittler Wallack
Cosens C. Fisher
nd Floyd
Livenwertz Browne
Mary Gannon
I Miss Henriques
Mark Smith
Sir Ralph W. Norton
Gen. Grantley .... John Moore
Baron C. Parsloe
Chevalier Parker
Vernon Turner
Landlord Pope
e season closed June 22.
I Aug. 6 a summer season opened under the management of
. Moss with the ghost illusion brought to this country several
before by Harry Watkins, who introduced it in " The Bride
Evening at Bamum's Museum. At Wallack's the title of
lay was changed to " True to the Last/' and was thus cast :
a Paul . .
tj Dulaine
Auderly .
Darke . .
enry Haws
hahanon
nUoughby .
>m
Mrs. Harry Watkins
. Harry Watkins
Mrs. John Sefton
Mrs, W. R. Floyd
. . H. F. Daly
. W. H. Norton
. W. R. Floyd
Geo. Holland
Gov. Sterne .
Hugh Farquier
Ernest Stem .
Kumibabel
Mr. Harrison .
Tom Turner .
Lily Auderly .
. . J. F. Hagan
. . T. J. ifind
Jas. Williamson
Chas. Parsloe
Geo. Browne
. . . C. Pope
. . M. Green
c regular season of 1863-64 commenced Sept. 30 with the fol-
g company: Lester Wallack, John Gilbert, Charles Fisher,
: Smith, Geo. Holland, Young, Wm. R. Floyd, John Sefton, H.
aly, W. H. Norton, John Moore, Geo. Browne, J. C.Williamson,
!s, W. H. Pope, Palmo, Mrs. John Hoey, Mary Gannon, Mrs.
on, Madeline Henriques, Fanny Morant, Mrs. John Sefton, lone
e, Clara Jennings, Misses M. Barrett, Green, Carman, and
)er. '* Rosedale, or the Rifle Ball," was the opening bill, and
ts first performance on any stage. This was the cast :
Grey
ew Leigh
avendish
oy Rob .
Adela
rr Green
ral Daw
McKcnna
.Try Kobb
Lester Wallack
Chas. Fisher
. H. F. Daly
. John Sefton
Fanny Morant
Geo. Browne
W. H. Pope
John (filbert
Geo. Holland
Sir Arthur May
Sarah Sykes .
Dicksy . . .
Robert . . .
Lady May . .
Rosa Leigh .
Tabitha Stork
Primroe . .
Mother Mix .
Emma Le Hmn
Mrs. John Sefton
. . Parkes
. . . Palmo
. Mrs. Hoey
Mary Gannon
Mrs. Vernon
Mary Barrett
Miss Carman
252 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Li
It had one hundred and twenty-five performances during tfae
season.
The author of '' Rosedale " was not Lester Wallack, as the play-
bills always said. At a dinner given in this city in 1890 it was
stated by Charles Gayler that Fitz James O'Brien (who was killed
in the war of the rebellion) was paid jioo by Lester Wallack to
write it. For a quarter of a century Lester Wallack was credited
with the authorship of that drama. As a matter of fact, neither of
these gentlemen wrote it. It is a close dramatization of the novel,
" Lady Lee's Widowhood/' which appeared in Blackwood's Maga-
zine. Even the names of the characters are retained.
"The Clandestine Marriage" was played Nov. 17; Dec. i **A
Bachelor of Arts " was seen ; Dec. 23 " The Invisible Husband "
had its first presentation here, with this cast :
Gil Perez Geo. Holland
Don Japhet Mark Smith
Giralda Mary Gannon
Don Phillip Wallack
Isabella Fanny Morant
Don Manuel .... Chas. Fisher
Captain of the Guard . . . Parkes
Mrs. Marie Wilkins made her American d6but Dec. 17, 1863, as
the Widow Green in " The Love Chase." " Married Life " was
produced Dec. 19, with the first appearance on any stage of Clara
Jennings as Mrs. Lynx. lone Burke appeared Jan. 6, 1864.
** Rosedale " was given tri-weekly, the other nights being set apart
for old comedies. On Feb. 2 the gross receipts of the house were
given to the Sanitary Commission. " Pure Gold " was acted for the
first time in America on Feb. 9. ** Rosedale " received its one-
hundredth representation March 11. J. C. Williamson (now a man- >
ager in Australia) joined the company in February, and was here ^
continuously until 1871, when he went to San Francisco and married^
there charming Maggie Moore, with whom, as an artistic as well zs^
a domestic partner, he quickly found wide fame and substantiaEIj
fortune.
Jane Coombs made her debut here as leading lady (Mrs. Joh^B
Hoey having retired) April 27, as Lady Teazle in ** The Schoc^
for Scandal;" April 29 she played Lady Gay Spanker in " Londo""^
Assurance," and, April 30, Mrs. Haller in " The Stranger." Th. -^
features of her acting were ease, grace, and refinement ; a cleaKT,
distinct, and judicious enunciation, and an accurate appreciation 0/
character. The season closed June 3, but the house was opened foir
a summer term July 5 with Fillmore's play, " The Winning Suit,*""
produced for the first time in America, and thus cast :
»9
Don Pedro Chas. Fisher
Josef Geo. Holland
Don Alphonso . . . W. H. Norton
Sebastian H. F. Daly
Hostess .... Mrs. John Sefton
Count Roderic . A. H. Davenport
Villa Nober . . . J. C. Williamson
Orelia Avonia Jones
Francesco lone Burke
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253
lie first appearance in this theatre of Avonia Jones and
enport.
1 season commenced Sept. 19, with the following com-
terWallack, Mark Smith, John Gilbert, John Sefton,G. F.
;eorge Holland, Wm. R. Floyd, J. E. Whiting, J. C. Will-
. W. Young, W. Parkes, Charles Fisher, J. S. Wright,
!ntyre, James McGee, Wayne, Mrs. John S^ton, Mrs.
nings, Mrs. W. R. Floyd, Mrs. Maurice, Mary Gannon,
Henriques, Fanny Morant, lone Burke, Mary Barrett,
u Maurice, and Green. Boucicault's comedy, '^ The Fox
IS the first production, and had this cast :
Mrs. Reckless . Madeline Henriqaes
Athenia Verdlta . . Fanny Morant
Call Boy G. Browne
Face J. C. Williamson
Drydcn W. H. Pope
Brown James McGee
Miss Peawit .... Mrs. Maurice
nt
er
jgcr
Lester Wallack
Chas. Fisher
John Gilbert
Mark Smith
. A. W. Young
John Sefton
. C. W. Parkes
. Mary Gannon
nedy had been originally produced at Burton's Chambers
atre, but was rewritten for this house. '' Look Before You
s given Sept. 28, with this cast :
ton
hlugh
don .
Iman .
John Gilbert
. Charles Fisher
. A. W. Young
. W. R. Floyd
. J. E. Whiting
. Mary Gannon
Clara Oddin^on, Madeline Henri(^ues
Elenor Mortimer . .Mrs. Jennings
Richard W. H. Pope
Miss Brown .... Mrs. Vernon
Mary Oddington . . . .Mrs. Floyd
Mrs. Noggs .... Miss Carman
IS the first appearance of J. E. Whiting, Mclntyre, and
" She Stoops to Conquer " was next done, with Geo. Hol-
my Lumpkin and Mary Gannon as Miss Hardcastle. Oct.
f " was seen ; Oct. 5 " Follies of a Night " and " My
id " made up the bill. The farce had this cast :
ickthorpe
Sr. . .
Pottles .
Mark Smith
Geo. Holland
A. W. Young
Master Sprouts
Barbara Perkins .
Lucinda Whiffleton
J. C. Williamson
. . lone Burke
. Mary Barrett
Before You Leap " was repeated Oct 6; Oct. 11, " She
Conquer;" Oct. 12, " Money;" Oct. 13, *'The Compact,"
St time, and cast thus :
Pepe J^^^ Sefton
Marquis de Luna . . . CTeo. Browne
Pcquillo J. C. Williamson
Donna Isabella . . Kanny Morant
Margarita . . . Mrs. W. R. Floyd
Capuin Perez . . . . W. H. Pope
Jacinta Mary Gannon
OS ...
rl Velasco,
Ivan
ez
Lester Wallack
Charles Fisher
John Gilbert
George Holland
A. W. Young
. W. R. Floyd
. J. E. Whiting
John Moore
254 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE [iHs
Oct. 24, 29, and Nov. 3 "The Busybody" was played; Oct.
25 and 28, "The Compact;" Oct. 26, "Follies of a Night" and
" My Wife's Maid ;" Oct. 27, " Look Before You Leap ;" Oct 31,
"Rosedalc ; " Nov. i, " Wonder, a Woman Keeps a Secret ; " Nov. 5,
"Americans in Paris " and " My Wife's Maid ; " Nov. 16. " The School
of Reform," with Gilbert as Gen. Tarragon, Chas. Fisher as Fer-
ment, Mark Smith as Robert Tyke, Mary Gannon as Mrs. Ferment,
Mrs. Vernon as Mrs. Nicely, Mrs. Jennings as Julia, and lone Burke
as Shelah. Nov. 28 " To Marry or Not to Marry " was given ;
Dec. 7, " Masks and Faces," with Chas. Fisher as Triplet, Madeline
Henriques as Peg Woffington, and Mrs Jennings as Mabel Vane.
" Rural Felicity " and " To Marry or Not to Marry " were seen Dec.
13. Boucicault's " How She Loves Him " was acted here for the
first time Dec. 12, and with this cast :
Vacil . . .
Dick Heartly .
Capt. Yawley .
Dioeeoes . .
Dr. minimum
Dr. Zkwertz
Sir Richard English
Lester Wallack
Chas. Fisher
. W. R. Floyd
W. H. Norton
John Sefton
John Moore
John Gilbert
Sir Jericho Maximum . Geo. Browne
Atalanta Cruiser . . . Manr Gannoo
Mrs. Vacil . . . Madeline Henriques
Lady Selina Raffleticket, Fanny Mofant
Dr. Sparks .... J. C. Wmiamtoo
Handicap W. H. Fope
** Married Life " was played Dec. 24. James W. Wallack died id
this city Dec. 25, 1864.
The theatre was closed until Dec. 28, when it was reopened with
Lester Wallack as manager, John Gilbert as stage manager, J. S
Wright, prompter. " The Wife's Secret " was acted, with John
Gilbert as Jabcz Sneed, Charles Fisher as Sir Walter Amyot, Fanny
Morant as Launcelot, Madeline Henriques as Lady Amyot, and lone
Burke as Maud. **• The Clandestine Marriage " was seen Dec. 30,
with Gilbert as Lord Ogleby.
Lester Wallack made his first public appearance since the death
of his father, Jan. 3, 1865, acting Alfred Evelyn in " Money," with
Madeline Henriques as Clara Douglas.
Edmund Falconer's " Men of the Day " was produced here Jin.
23, with this cast :
Dr. Playfair .... Mark Smith
James Gea HoQand
Everard Digby . . . J. E. Whitinc
Augustus .... Nidiol Mclntjft
Euphemia Mary Banvtt
Frank Hawthorn . . Charles Fisher
Sir Lionel Norman . W. H. Norton
Robin Wildbriar ... A. W. Young
Jenny Wildbriar . . Marv Gannon
Lucy Vavasour . Madeline Henriques
Mrs. Wildbriar . Mrs. John Sefton
It had been played at Wallack's Broadway and Broome Street
Theatre, May 6, 1859. Charles Walcot took a farewell prior to his
European tour, Feb. i, and played Major Wellington De Boots in
" Everybody's Friend." "The Game of Life" was seen Feb. 17;
"Still Waters Run Deep" was given Feb. 21 for the benefit of
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Cbas« Fisher, when be acted John Mildmay, and Mr. Graham
appeared here for the first time as Langford. Miss Henriques
acted Julia in " The Hunchback/' Feb. 24, for her benefit. John
Gilbert was the Master Walter, and Charles Fisher Sir Thomas
CUfibrd. ^* The Ticket of Leave Man " was presented here Feb. 27
with this cast :
Bob Brieriy
Hawkshaw .
Green Jones
Melter Moss
iames Dalton . .
Ir. Gibson . .
Sam WUlooghby Mrs. W. R. Floyd
Emily St. Evremond . Mary Gannon
Charles Fisher
A. W. Young
W. R. Floyd
Geo. Holland
W. H. Norton
Wright
May Edwards . Madeline Henriques
Mrs. Willoughby . Mrs. John Setton
Maltby Browne
Burton Graham
Sharpe W. H. Pope
Joe Mr. Ward
Henry Mr. Quigley
Spriggins Mr. Caslin
" The Man of Many Friends *' was first seen here March 7 for the
benefit of Fanny Morant. " An Unequal Match " was played
March 14 for Mrs. John Sefton's benefit, and bad this cast:
Mrs. Montressor . . Fannv Morant
Herr Dummkoff . . J. C. Williamson
Grazbrook Mark Smith
Hester
Amdiff
Bessy
Madeline Henriques
. . W. R. Floyd
Mrs. John Sefton
The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln occurred April
14. At a meeting of the managers of the New York theatres, the
following day, it was decided to close all places of amusement until
Wednesday, April 26. This house reopened with " Bosom Friends."
William Holston made his first appearance here May 3 in ** The
Black Sheep," which had this cast :
Lady Barbican
Tom Shorter
Smithers . <
Fanny Morant
. A. W. Young
J. C. Williamson
Bunny Holston
Herbert Whiting
Ethel Madeline Henriaues
Mrs. Todhonter . Mrs. John Sefton
" A Prisoner of War " was acted April 28. Lester Wallack made
bis first appearance in four months March 9, and acted Don Felix
in "The Wonder;" March 10 "How She Loves Him*' was seen;
March 11, "She Stoops to Conquer;" March 15, "To Marry or
Not to Marry," Lester Wallack as Sir Oswin ; March 23, " Central
Park." "To Marry or Not to Marry" was repeated March 24;
March 26, "Love and Money;" March 29, '*How She Loves
Him;" March 31, "Heir at Law; " June i, "The Game of Life;"
June 2, " Leap Year ; " June 6, " Everyone Has His Fault ; " June 7,
" Still Waters Run Deep ; " June 8, " The Poor Gentleman ; " June
9, " The Irish Heiress." The season closed June 10 with " All that
Glitters is Not Gold," and the farce, " High Life Below Stairs."
A summer season was opened June 12 by the Wallack-Davenport
combination, consisting of J. W. Wallack, Jr. ; E. L. Davenport, and
Rose Eylinge. The company was : Joseph Whiting, W. C. Forbes.
256 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D»5
Chas. Warwick, Geo. Holland, Stanton, Geo. Browne, James William-
son, Graham, Maxwell, Pope, Ward, Quigley, Benscboten, Mrs. John
Sefton, Mrs. W. R. Floyd, Mrs. Maurice, and Miss Green. They
opened in "The Iron Mask," played for two weeks, followed June 26
by " Oliver Twist," with Wallack as Fagan, Davenport as Bill Sikes,
lone Burke as Oliver, and Rose Eytinge as Nancy Sikes. This
combination appeared July 15, and Dan Bryant commenced July
17 in " Handy Andy " and "The Irish Emigrant." Charles Fisher
and Clara Jennings now reappeared. "The Colleen Bawn" was
produced July 29, when Mrs. M. A. Farren and John Nunan were
added to the company. " Shamus O'Brien " was announced to be
acted, but the success of the " Colleen Bawn " prevented it from
being produced. The season closed Aug. 26.
The fifth regular season opened Sept. 21, 1865. John Gilbert
continued as stage director. The initial performance was Tom
Taylor's drama, " The Serf," which had this cast :
Ivan £. L. Davenport
Khor John GUbert
Steinhardt .... George Holland
Count Fedor Karaloff, W. H. Norton
Prince Vladimir Khovalenski
J. C. Williamson
Mistigris .... Charles Fisher
Countess De Mauleon, Miss Henriques
Princess Bariatinski . . Mary Barrett
Jatchka G. F. Browne
Osif W. H. Pope
Acoulini lone Bone
This drama was not first played in America on this occasion, as
announced on the bills, but was acted some days before at Philadel-
phia by Edwin Adams. The company consisted of Lester Wallack,
John Gilbert, Mark Smith, Young, B. T. Ringgold, W. Norton, Geo.
Browne, W. H. Pope, Ward, Mary Gannon, Mrs. Vernon, lone
Burke, Mrs. John Sefton, Miss Green, Kate Bartlett, Miss St. Clare,
Miss Day, E. L. Davenport, Chas. Fisher, W. Holston, Geo. Holland, ^
John Sefton, J. S. Wright, J. C. Williamson, Graham, Eugene, Made —
line Henriques, Fanny Morant, Clara Jennings, Mary Barrett, Miss^
Carman, Mrs. Timony, Miss Vale, Miss Edwards. Stage director^:
John Gilbert ; prompter, J. S. Wright ; musical director, EdwanE
Mollenhauer. '* The Double Gallant," by Colley Cibber was actec=:
for the first time in America Sept. 2 9:
Atall ....
Careless . • .
Clerimont . .
Saunter . . .
Capt. Strutt . .
Sir Harry Atall
Finder . . .
Supple . . .
Dr. Bolus . .
Sir Solomon Sadlife
Old Mr. Wilford .
£. L. Davenport
Charles Fisher
B. T. Ringgold
. John Sefton
W. H. Norton
G. F. Browne
J. C. Williamson
. W. H. Pope
. Mr. Graham
. John Gilbert
George Holland
Sir Squabble Splithour
Maid to Clarinda
Apothecary
Clarinda
Lady Dainty
Sylvia
Wish well
Lady Sadlife
Situp
Messenger
Mr. Wrigh-«
Kate Bardet-^
. . Mr. Warci
Miss Henrique^
. Miss MoranC
Miss Burke
Mrs. John Sefton
Clara Jennings
Miss Green
. Miss St. Qare
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m't Crime'' was presented Oct. g, with this cast :
Charies Fisher
. W. Hobton
B.T
B. T. Ringgold
W. H. l^on
Daniel ). C. WilUsniioa
Miriam Miss Henrimies
Mfi. Rafaj • • • Mis. John Sttton
and Comedian" was given the same night, and tfios cast:
I Marie Smith
3t A. W. Yoong
camp • . • • W. H. Pope
k the Great . . John Gilbert
IrMrwasier . W. H. Norton
Capt Niddermaoncriteiiidiiisaiif-
choningen . . • B« T. Ringnld
Comtess Plotien • Mis* Tenntngs
Krentsner Mr* iVard
Camilla looeBurfce
Q Waters Run Deep" was seen Oct i(S» with E. L. Daven-
I Capt Hawksley, Charies Fisher as John Mildmay, Mark
u Potter* Williamson as Gimlet, Bfiss Henriqoes as Mrs.
ly, and Fanny Morant as Mrs. Stemhold. On the same
g Mr. Holston appeared as Sprigrins in "Ici on Fiarle
AS." Craven's comedy of '' The Ne^ul " had its first Amer-
presentation Oct. 26^ with this cast :
n Store
ek . .
Mark Smith
George Holland
. A. W. Young
EmestOtway. •
Capt Feargns Daly
Eittign McHanghty
Yellowchaae • •
Kate Harley . •
Mra* Meek
AnnaMc^ • •
J.C WilHamsoa
£• L. Davenport
B.T. Ringed
• W. H. NoftDB
. MaryGanoom
Mfi. Venoa
. • looe Burke
criplie . . . John Sefton
Mlas F. Green
McHaughty . Chura Jennings
ibitha Store Mra. John Sefton
le Needful '* was acted until Nov. 1 1» when Mr. Davenport
ed as Sir Giles Overreach in '' A New Way to Pay OM
" His engagement closed Nov. 33, and ifov. 2% J. W.
:k, Jr., appeared for the first time this season, as Job Armroyd
ost in London/' which had this cast :
BTOjd . James W. Wallack, Jr.
Featherstone, Charies Fisher
derick Loader, Charles Roberts
in Blinlcer . . A. W. Young
N^^bones . . J. C Williamson
jmroyd . . Miss Henriqnes
raggletborpe . . Miss Morant
leric Robinson made his American dibut Dec. I3 as Sir
rd Harleigh in " Dreams of Delusions," and Francis Fron-
in '' A Wonderful Woman." The cast of "^ Dreams of De-
Florence . .
Signori Simoodi
TO|M)S . . .
Dick Raine .
Noidi Moorhead
Thomas . .
Mary Barrett
Fanny Greea
G. F. Browne
Mr. GraluuB
. Mr. Ward
W. H. Pope
>»
was
nard Harleieh . F. Robinson
Iota . . Madeline Henriques
rthar ... B. T. Ringgold
er W. Norton
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Bobby J. C. Wniiamson
Dr. Fongent .... John Gilbert
Amabel lone Burke
258 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE £M$
" Secrets Worth Knowing " was given Dec. 26, with
Robinson as Rostrum. Jan. 4, 1866, '' A Poor Gentleman "
seen ; '' Henry Dunbar/' a dramatization of Miss Braddon's novel
by Tom Taylor, was first acted in this country Jan. lo, and had this
cast:
Henrv Dunbar
The Major
Henry Carter .
Jerrams . . .
Arthur Lovell
Balderly . .
J. W. Wallack
Chas. Fisher
A. W. Young
Geo. Holland
W. H. Norton
G. F. Browne
Cement Austin . . B. T. Rm^sold
Margaret Wentworth, Miss Hennqoes
Hartogg .... J. C. WflfiamtOB
Mary Tighty • . . • Mary Gaimoa
Laura Dunlxur .... lone BiKkt
Jas. M. Wehliy the pianist, Mme. Fleury Urban, R. Hoffman, and
S. C. Campbell gave mating concerts here Jan. 17, 20, and 24,
''The Rivals" was presented Jan. 24. Jas. Wehli and Mme.
Agosta gave a mating concert Jan. 31. Feb. 6 ** The King of
the Commons " was acted for the first time in this house, and witk
this cast :
King James
Mungo Small
Malcohn . .
George Weir
J. W. WaUack
A. W. Youne
B. T. Ringgold
Charles Fisher
Madeline . • • Madeline Henriqsei
Lord Seton W. Norin
Sir Adam John Gilbert
Said Small .... MarkSaidi
''The Iron Mask" was done Feb. 13 for the benefit of J.W.
Wallack. Robertson's comedy, '' Society/' was acted Feb. 22 far
the first time in America, and had this cast :
Tom Styles . .
John Chodd, Jr. .
O'SuUivan . .
Moses Aaron . .
Mac Usquebagh .
Sidney Darj^l . .
Lord Ftarmigant .
John Chodd, Sr. .
. Charles Fisher
. . W. HoUton
. W. H. Norton
. . G. F. Browne
. . W. H. Pope
Frederic Robinson
. . Mark Smith
. . Geo. Holland
The Swiffel Lamb .
Maud Hetherington,
Ladv Ptarmigant
Little Maud . . .
Mrs. Churton . • .
Dr. Makores . . .
ScargiU
J. C. WnfiaaMB
Miss Henriqoet
Mrs. Venoi
EmmaLeBrai
. Mrs. TisMSf
. . Mr.Wni
. James McGee
Several members of the company took benefits as follows : John
Gilbert's was Feb. 26, when "The Clandestine Marriage** wis
given with this cast:
Lord Ogleby J. Gilbert
Canton John Sefton
Lovewell C. Fisher
Sterling Mark Smith
Sir John MelviUe B. T. Ringgold
Mrs. Heidelberg . . Mis. Venot
Miss Sterling . . . Miss Henri^
Fanny Oarajeiifliap
Betty lone Barb
Mary Gannon's benefit took place Feb. 28, when ** Romance and
Reality " was given with this cast :
Asper Manley
Tom Badger .
Oliver . . .
Rosabella .
Blossom
John Gilbert
. A. W. Young
. W. H. Norton
. Mary Gannon
Miss Henriques
Frank F. RobinM
Jack Charles Fisbcr
Lavender .... B. T. RingfoU
Barbara Mrs. Venoa
Betty MissOaA
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March 2 was Mark Smith's benefit night, when ** The Old English
Gentleman " and '' Americans in Paris " were seen. Frederic Rob-
inson offered '' The Rent Day " March 6, with this cast :
Toby . .
H3rs8op . .
Grantley
Rachel . .
Old Crumbs
B. T. Ringgold
. . W. Norton
}. C. Williamson
. M. Henriques
John Gilbert
Martin He3rwood . . F. Robinson
Silver Jack .... Chas. Fisher
Bullfrc^ A. W. Young
Polly Mary Gannon
For her benefit, March 8, Madeline Henriques presented ** An
Unequal Match " in which she acted Hester Grazebrook. Fanny
Morant gave "Married Life" and "The Eton Boy" March
12 ; Charles Fisher acted Tom Tittler in " Knights of the Round
Table " March 14 for his benefit ; and " The Serious Family " was
played March 19 for Mr. Young's benefit, with this cast :
Aminadab Sleek . . . A. W. Youne
Charies B. T. Rin^old
Capt Murphy Maguire, F. Robinson
Mrs. Ormsby Dalmaine, Mary Gannon
Mrs. Charles Torrens, M. Henriques
Emma Torrens . . .. Mary Barrett
Frank }. C. Williamson
Lady Creamly . . . Mrs. Vernon
^ The Laughing Hyena " was also given. For the benefit of Clara
Jennings •* Second Love " and " High Life Below Stairs " were
produced March 21. "Paul Pry" and "Deaf as a Post" for
George Holland's, March 23, and March 26 Mrs. John Sefton pro-
duced " Dombey and Son " with this cast :
I>ombcy .
Capt Cattle
loe]
Jack
Bagstock
Bunsby
er . •
Walter Gay
Susan Nipper
Chas. Fisher
Mark Smith
. W. Holston
W. H. Norton
John Sefton
B. T. Ringgold
J. C. Williamson
Mrs. John Sefton
Flowers Miss Clarke
Bob Graham
Sol GUIs W.H.Pope
Brozley Ward
The Native Cashin
Mrs. Skewton . . . Mrs. Vernon
Edith Fanny Morant
Florence Miss Barrett
For his benefit, March 28, W. Norton offered "John Bull." For
Mrs. Vernon's benefit '' Single Life " was produced March 31, with
this cast:
. John Gilbert
J. C. Williamson
. Mary Gannon
Mrs. Vernon
Mrs. John Sefton
John Niggle
Peter Pinkey
Narcissus .
Sarah Snare
Jessy . .
Mark Smith
. A. W. Young
B. T. Ringgold
> Fanny Morant
. Clara Jennings
I>avid Damper
Charies . . .
^ Skylark .
^UnaL Macaw .
Cttoline Coy .
"Ladies at Home" was also acted. For lone Burke's benefit
"The Wife's Secret" was revealed; W. Holston, for his appeal,
presented "The Porter's Knot," never before acted here, and the
nrce, '' Boots at the Swan." The cast of the first piece was :
Samson Burr .... W. Holston
Oakhum Geo. Holland
Stephen Scatter . . . Chas. Fisher
Saoothly Smirk . . . A. W. Younfi^
Aogusttts .... B. T. Ringgold
Urs. Burr Mrs. Vernon
Alice
Clara Jennings
26o A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Om
April 9 Lester Wallack made his first appearance in twelve
months in " She Stoops to Conquer/' which had this cast:
Yoang Marlowe
Hardcastle . .
Charies Marlowe
Tony Lumpkin
Diggory . . .
Hastings . •
Jeremy . . .
Lester Wallack
John Gilbert
Geo. Browne
. Geo. Holland
. A. W. Young
B. T. Ringgold
J. C. Williamson
Stingo . . .
Roger . . .
Tim Twist
Miss Hardcastle
Miss Neville .
Mrs. Hardcastle
W. H. Pope
. . Graham
. . -Waid
Manr Ganiioa
M. Henriqoes
Mrs. Vernon
^^Mii* The Wonder '* was given April 1 1 ; " How She Loves Him "
^^ifftfeh 12; and April 16, "Don Caesar de Bazan/' when Linda
Windell, danseuse, with Louise Carman, appeared in a pas de deux,
A matinee performance of '* Norma/' in Italian, was sung April 21
for the benefit of Sig. Massimilliani. It had this cast:
Norma .
Adelgisa
Miss McCulloufh I Pollione
. . Mile. Stella ■ Oroveso
Sig.
. Sig. BeOin
Chas. Readers '* It 's Never Too Late to Mend " had its first per-
formance in America May 7, ai^d with this cast :
George Fielding . . . F. Robinson
Thomas Robinson . • Chas. Fisher
William Fielding . J. C. Williamson
Little Savage . . Master McCormick
Susan Merton . . Miss Henriques
Mr. Meadows . . . Mark Smith
Josephs Mary Barrett
ilvans Mr. Graham
Terry Mr. Leonard
Black Bill Mr. Barnes
Ralph Mr.WOioi
Sarah Miss Barrett
Jackey A. W. Yom«
Peter Crawley ... W. Hoistoii
Mr. Eden .... B. T. Rinmld
Gable Girton .... Mr. WilkinfOtt
Mr. Merton Mr. Pope
Hitchen Mr. Ward
Josh Mr. CashiB
Isaac Levi John Gilbot
The first version of " It's Never Too Late to Mend," by Chari«
Reade, was played at Drury Lane Theatre, London, under the titk
of "Gold," on Jan. 10, 1853. The cast was:
Geo. Sandford
William Sandford
Henry Winchester
Isaac Levi . . .
Mr. Davenport
. . Moorhouse
. . . Huehes
Edward Stirling
Tom Robinson
Crawley . .
Susan Merton
Hemy WalUd
Chas. Selby
. Fanny ViniBS
The season closed June 9, and the summer term commenced June
II, with Dan Bryant in " Born to Good Luck," and " Handy Andy."
July 28 the theatre closed for rehearsal of " Shamus O'Brien, the
Bould Boy of Glengall, or A Talc of '98," written by Thomas B. Mac-
donough and Fred G. Maeder, and produced July 30 for the first
time on any stage, and with this cast *
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261
Shamus O'Brien *|
S^^ST • • ^'««'^»
Higheen O'LearyJ
Sir Dcrry Downs . . W. R. Floyd
Lieut. Lovell Kennedy, B. T. Ringgold
Miles O'Halloran . . W. J. Leonard
Mrs. Kate O'Connor, Mrs. Mark Smith
Widow O'Brien . . Mrs. John Sefton
Father Malone . . • Chas. Fisher
Col. Tarleton .... Geo. Holland
Comey Ryan .... J. F. Hagan
Capt. Darcy . . . J. C. Williamson
Darby the Blast . . . G. F. Browne
Mary Kennedy . . . Rosa Cooke
The season of 1866-67 commenced Sept. 18. The company was
composed of J. W. Wallack, John Gilbert, Geo. Holland, B. T. Ring-
gold, J. S. Wright, C. H. Rockwell, Frederic Robinson, Charies
Fisher, A. W. Young, W. H. Norton, J. C. Williamson, Geo. Browne,
W. H. Pope, Mr. James, Roberts, W* J. Leonard, Lester Wallack,
Madeline Henriques, Mrs. Vernon, Fanny Morant, Mrs. John Sefton,
Fanny Green, Mary Gannon, Clara Jennings, lone Burke, Mary
Barrett, Miss Carman, Mrs. and Miss Timony, Misses Day, Clarke,
and Chapman. Edward MoUenhauer was leader of the orchestra ;
John Gilbert, acting manager ; John Selwyn, stage director ; J. S.
Wright, prompter ; and Theo. Moss, treasurer. " The Fast Family,"
an adaptation of Sardou's " Le Famille Benoiton," by Benj. Webster,
the initial play, and had this cast :
HoQs. Benoiton .
HoQs. Didier . .
Fnui^s . . .
M. de Vicompte .
Pnident Fomichel
Blanche Didier .
John Gilbert
. Chas. Fisher
C. H. Rockwell
. F. Robinson
. A. W. Young
. M. Henriques
Fanfan Benoiton .
Rose Benoiton
Camille Benoiton
Clotide . . . .
Adolphine . . .
M. Fomichel . .
. Ella Chapman
Gara Jennings
. Fanny Green
. Fanny Morant
Mrs. John Sefton
. Geo. Holland
This was Mr. Rockwell's first appearance here. Dr. Westland
Marston's comedy, " The Favorite of Fortune," was first presented
in America Oct. 8, and thus cast :
f^rank Annerly .
Tom Sutherland .
Mr. Fox Bromley
^^ Dorrington
Hester Lorington
Mn. Lorington .
"The Fast Family " was repeated Oct. 10. H. J. Byron's comedy,
** ^lOObOOO," was acted for the first time in America Oct. 22, and
vith this cast:
Frederic Robinson
Chas. Fisher
. A. W. Young
. . Marv Gannon
. M. Henriques
. . Fanny Morant
Euphemia Witherby (first appear*
ance here) . . Mrs. Sealey Brown
Mrs. Witherby . . Mrs. John Sefton
Camilla Price .... Fanny Green
Major Price .... John Gilbert
Joe Barlow .... John Gilbert
Mr. Floker .... A. W. Young
iVefioch . . . . J. C. Williamson
Gibbons W. H. Pope
Gerald Goodwin . Frederic Robinson
Mr. PennjTthome . . . Chas. Fisher
Sir Rumsey Waters
Maj. Blackshaw
Mrs. Barlow .
Alice Barlow .
Jane Plover
ArabeUaPell .
G. F. Browne
W. H. Norton
Mrs. Vernon
M. Henriques
Mary Barrett
Mary Green
262 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE [x»7
A musical matinee was given Oct. 30, when Mme. Marietta
Gazzaniga, Adelaide Phillips, Sig. Anastasi, Herr MoUenbauer (vio-
linist), and Geo. W. Colby appeared. Nov. 5 "The Rivals" was
played, with the first appearance this season of B. T. Ringgold.
The comedy bad this cast :
Sir Anthony Absolute . John Gilbert
Capt. Absolute . Frederic Robinson
Sir Lucius O'Triggcr . W. H. Norton
Acres Cbas. Fisher
Faulkland .... B. T. Rinc^old
David Geo. Holumd
Fag A. W. Young
Thomas Mn. Pope
Boy Mr. Cashin
Lyaia .... Mrs. Sedley Brown
Julia Madeline Henriquci
Mrs. Malaprop . . . Mrs. Vemoo
Lucy Mrs. John Seftos
Mme. Gazzaniga gave a second and last matin6e Nov. 7. " The
Double Gallant" was acted Nov. 12. '* Dreams of Delusion'' and
" Rural Felicity " was the programme Nov. 24. " Married Life,"
Nov. 27 ; " Dreams of Delusion " and " Poor Gentleman/' Dec. i.
Lester Wallack first appeared this season Dec. 3 as Young Marlowe
in "She Stoops to Conquer;" "The Wonder" was seen Dec 4;
Dec. 5, "Central Park;" Dec. 10, "To Marry or Not to Marry"
and "Rural Felicity;" Dec. 11, "Irish Heiress;" Dec- 12, "She
Stoops to Conquer ;" Dec. 15, "To Marry or Not to Marry" and
"Deaf as a Post." "Ours," T. W. Robertson's comedy, with
Artemus Ward as joint author for copyright purposes only, was
seen for the first time in America Dec. 19, with this cast :
Bradley W. H. Pope
Benson Mr. Ward
Hugh Chalcote . . Lester Wallack
Angus McAllister . B. T. Rin^eold
Sir Alex. Shendryn . . John Gilbert
Prince Perovsky
Sergeant Jones
Blanche Haye
Lady Shendryn
May Netley
Chas.Fisber
. W. H. Norton
Miss Henriqoes
. Fanny Morant
. Mary Gannoo
Jan. 21, 1867, a benefit was given for the families of the seameo
who were lost in the ocean yacht race. ** A Dangerous Game," an
adaptation of Sardou's " Nos Bon Villageois," by A. W. Young, wis
given Feb. 4, with this cast :
Gringoire .... Georee Holland
Floupin A. w. Young
Mons. Boutille . . . . T. Graham
Dr. Piver T. Ward
Courtcuisse £. Cashin
Jean W. H. Pope
Baron De Villepreux
Jas. W. Wallack, Jr.
Monsieur Morrison . . John Gilbert
Henri Morrison . Frederic Robinson
Mons. Grandmeul . W. J. Leonard
Madame Boutille . . Mrs. Thnooj
TetiUard .... J. C WflliaiMOO
Genevieve M. Hcnricjoes
Pauline Clara Jenniop
Mariotte .... Miss M. Barrett
Maguelon Fanny Gfc^
Yveline Miss M. ScoCt
Perrette Miss Day
The Southern Relief Association had a matinee benefit March 2,
and "Ours" was acted. Watts Phillips' new comedy, *' Invest-
ment/' was seen March 5, with this cast:
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thur Pljmlimmoo,
Hiathan Garroway
ml Pantile . . .
Percival . .
nan Fungus . .
be Pljrnlimmon,
J. W. WaUack
C Fisher
Geo. Holland
B. T. Ringgold
G. F. Browne
Clara Jennings
WiUiam Kite .... A. W. Young
Flimsey }. C. Williamson
Transfer W. J. Leonard
Mrs. Chicane . . . Fannv Morant
Tawdry Mrs. Jonn Sefton
Jane Mrs. Timony
ienry Dunbar» or the Outcast," was revived March 12. A
»t was given March 16 by Parepa-Rosa, Carl Rosa, W. J. Hill,
Fosati, Herr Honig, and Wm. Dressier. John Gilbert offered
t Fast Family" for his benefit March 18; Mary Gannon pre-
d " Paul Pry " and " Rural Felicity " March 20; for his benefit,
h 22, Chas. Fisher gave " The Wife's Secret ; " for Madeline
iques' benefit, March 25, ''Masks and Faces" was done, with
cast:
CoUey Cibber
Hernsdown
Collander .
James Burdock
Call Boy .
Pompey
Mabel Vane
Kitty Clive .
Maid . . .
. . Geo. Browne
W. J. Leonard
. • T. Graham
. . W. H. Pope
. . . £. Cashin
Master McCormack
Clara Jennings
. . Mary Barrett
. . Miss Carman
larles Pomander, B. T. Ringgold
achus Triplet, Miss £. Le Bnin
/offington . . . M. Henriques
Triplet . . . Miss F. Green
ina . . Miss D. McCormack
t Chas. Fisher
Geo. Holland
t Vane ... W. H. Norton
A. W. Young
r J. C. Williamson
ederic Robinson acted Sir Giles Overreach in '* A New Way to
!)ld Debts,'' March 27, for his " appeal." Fanny Morant had a
it March 29, and plaved Mrs. Ormsby Delmaine in ^'The
us Family ; " " High Life Below Stairs *' was also given. Geo.
md took his benefit April i, when *' Paul Pry" and "The
it " were acted. Boucicault's " Hunted Down, or the Two
of Mary Leigh," was seen April 2 for the first time in
rica, and with this cast:
T.Ward
ts £. Cashin
Clara Jennings
Miss M. Barrett
^igh . . Frederic Robinson
»n Scudamore . . Chas. Fisher
Lady Glencarrig
Maiy Le
Eliza
Jane .
WiUie
Maud
gh
. . . Fannv Morant
. . . M. Henriques
. . Miss M. Scott
. . Mrs. Timony
Miss Emma Le Bmn
Miss D. McCormack
lie Laughing Hyena" was given the same night. Clara
ings, for her benefit, April 3, played Mrs. Charles Bromley in
ipson & Co.," and Emily Worthington in ^ The Poor Gentle-
* A. W. Young acted Billy Lackaday and sang " Sure,
al Man was Born for Sorrow," in ** Sweethearts and Wives," for
snefit, April 5. ** Americans in Paris " was also acted. " An
ual Match " and " Simpson & Co." were played April 8 for
John Sefton's benefit. Madeline Henriques took her "fare-
' April 20, as Peg Wofiington in '^ Masks and Faces." This
264 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE [1887
was announced as her last appearance on the stage, bat she
reappeared here in September, 1 869. Boucicault's " Flying Scud,
or a Four-Legged Fortune/' was first acted April 24, and with this
cast:
Tom Meredith Frederic Robinson
Capt Grindley Goodge, B. T. Ringgold
Coiooel Mulligan
Bob Buckskin
Fred Lanagban
Julia Latimer .
lady Woodbie
Sam Wobbler .
Mo Davis . .
Nat Gosline .
Lord Woodbie
Qnail . . .
Ciiouser . .
Dorling . . .
W. H. Norton
J. C. Williamson
. Miss Talfourd
Clara Jennings
Mrs. John Sefton
. Joseph Curran
Charles Fisher
. A. W. Young
Mary Barrett
. G. F. Browne
. W. J. Leonard
Mr. Graham
Tittums Mr. Ward
Jenkins W. H. Pope
BailifiE Mr. Roberts
Dicky Brush £. Casbia
Neb Compo .... Fanny Green
Harry Stofel Miss Scott
Jimfider Miss Day
Hall HofiEer . . . Mrs. M. TUnooj
Tom Butler . . . Miss Williamt
Jack Lyle Miss Oaric
Joe Hiram Miss Timoof
Jerry Lemon .... Miss Graham
Tony Gnmsaw . . . Miss Tbooiai
Katey Rideout . . . Agnes Elfiott
This was Agnes Elliott's American d^but. This sporting drama
closed the season June 8. Agnes Elliott retired from the stage and
married John W. Keller, a gentleman connected with the New York
press, and also Commissioner of Charities and Correction. Dan
Bryant began a summer season June 10, during which '' The Irish
Emigrant," " Handy Andy," " Bom to Good Luck," " How to Pay
the Rent," "Barney, the Baron," " Shamus O'Brien," and "The
Bells of Shandon " were played. This last drama was written for
him by John Brougham and Henry L. Morford. Bryant closed his
engagement July 27, and was followed July 29 by Lotta.
Charlotte Crabtree (Lotta) had been engaged by Clifton W.
Tayleure. The following account of her appearance was given to
me by Mr. Tayleure:
*' Lotta had do specialty, and selected as the opening bill ' The Pet of the
Petticoats * and the farce of * Family Jars.' In both pieces she played the baojo
and danced a jig. * Little Nell,' a dramatization of ' Old Curiosity Shop,* bf
John Brougham, was first acted Aug. 14. Lotta played the title rdle. Edward
Coleman was the Quilp; J. C. Williamson, Dick Swiveller; W. J. Leonard, Bnw;
and Mrs. £. C. Winter, Mrs. Quilp. The engagement lasted seven weeks (ter-
minating Sept 12), and was broken ofiE to receipts averaging nearly $1,100 t»t^
performance. Lotta realized for her share about $10,000. Matinees were not in
order in 1867. The two matinees a week custom of the present time would tbea
have paid her, upon the usual terms, nearly $6,000 more. The understanding
was tnat the engagement, which was simply verbal, should continue for two
years. For personal reasons I was extremely anxious to terminate it at the ead
of the New York term. One afternoon I hastened to the little house on Amity
street which Lotta had recently purchased for a residence, to interview her upoa
the subject. To my astonishment, and ecjually to my delic;ht, the little lady met
my opening hint with the laughing assertion that she had looked upon the two
years * suggestion * simply as a joke of mine, and had made other arrangements.
She does not to this hour know that I was prepared to pay very liberaUy for
a release from that ' joke/ ^^
i»7D
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265
The regular season of 1867-68 commenced Sept. 25, with the
following company: Lester Wallack, John Gilbert, Jas. W. Wal-
lack, Mark Smith, J. H. Stoddart, Geo. Holland, Charles Fisher,
J. B. Polk, J. C. Williamson, G. F. Browne, W. H. Pope, A. W.
Young, Chas. H. Rockwell, B. T. Ringgold, W. J. Leonard, T.
Ward, J. Curran, C. Sherman, E. Cashin, J. S. Wright, B. Durand,
Mrs. Clara Jennings, Mrs. Vernon, Mrs. Wm. Winter, Mrs. John
Sefton, Mary Gannon, Annie Ward (now Tiffany), Emily Mes-
tayer, Fanny Morant, Mary Scott, Fanny Green, Mary Barrett,
Jennie Day, T. Timony, Carman, Homer, Monell, Kate Ranoe.
Thos. Baker, musical director; John Gilbert, acting manager; J. G.
Hanley, stage director; J. S. Wright, prompter; Theo. Moss,
treasurer. The following was the opening bill : ^^ Meg's Diver-
sion," and Burnand's burlesque, ^'The Latest Edition of Black-
Eyed Susan, or the Little Bill that Was Taken Up," both of which
were produced for the first time in America. " Meg's Diversion "
was cast as follows :
Margaret . .
Cornelia . .
Mrs. Netwold .
Clara Jennings
Mrs. W. Winter
Annie Ward
Jeremy Crow .... John Gilbert
Ashley Merton . . B. T. Ringgold
Jasper Pideeon . . . A. W. ^^ng
Round Pidgeon .... J. B. Polk
This was J. B. Polk's d^but at this theatre. In the burlesque
Kate Ranoe made her American d^but, and the cast was :
IVUliam Kate Ranoe
Cskpu Crosstree . . . Mark Smith
I><>gmss .... George Holland
HIaiShett G. F. Browne
Shaun Ploughshare J. C. Williamson
Black Eved Susan . . Mary Gannon
Dolly Mayflower . . . Fanny Green
Raker Mary Barrett
Oct. 14 " The Rent Day " and the petite comedy, ^ 40 and 50,"
played. E. L. Davenport and Fanny Morant appeared Oct.
^ X in ** Still Waters Run Deep." Rose Eytinge made her first
■•I^pearance Oct. 28, as Margaret Wentworth in " Henry Dunbar."
\ -A New Way to Pay Old Debts," Nov. i, introduced for the first
^xue in this theatre J. H. Stoddart as Marrall. "The Honeymoon *'
^3w given Nov. 7, and " Belle's Stratagem " was seen Nov. 14.
^^atts Phillips' new play, " Maud's Peril," was given for the first
ttiac in New York Nov. 25, and with this cast:
James Burrell . . . G. F. Browne
Susan Taperloy . . Mrs. John Sefton
TT^ Taperloy
?ir Ralph Chali
James W. Wallack
Iph Challoner . J. H. Stoddart
^*erald Gwynn . . B. T. Ringgold
^ Dr. Dilworth/' by John Oxenford, was seen Dec. 4, with this
cast:
Dr. Dilworth .... John Gilbert
Syntax Mr. Young
First Officer Mr. Ward
Tereotius O'Loaghlin, J. C. Williamson
Mr. Paddington .
Second Officer
Mrs. Dilworth
Zoe
. G. W. Browne
. . Mr. White
. Mrs. Vernon
Miss Ranoe
266 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Ci«8
^* Town and Country " had this cast Dec. 9, being the first time it
was acted here in five years :
Reuben Glenroy
Jerry Hawback
Rosalie Somers
Goody Hawbuck
Cosey . , .
Trot ....
Capt. Glenroy
Plastic . . .
Owen Glenroy
Armstrong . .
. J. W. Wallack
. A. W. Young
. Clara Jennings
. Miss Carman
. John Gilbert
. Mark Smith
. . J. B. Polk
B. T. Ringgold
W. J. Leonard
. W. H. Pope
Ross . . .
Williams .
Evans . .
Robin . .
Dwindle
Waiter . .
Mrs. Glenroy
Mrs. Moreen
Mrs. Trot .
Taffline . .
** Oliver Twist" was cast as follows Dec. 27
Farin J. W. Wallack
Bill Sikes ....£. L. Davenport
Oliver Twist .... Mary Barrett
Bumble Geo. Holland
Brownlow G. F. Browne
Monks C. H. Rockwell
Artful Dodger . . . A. W. Young
Fane J. C. Williamson
Noah Clajrpole Leonard
Vellum T.Ward
Toby Crackett . . E. M. Holland
Butcher Boy J. Curran
Lester Wallack, after an absence of twelve months, appeared J
13, 1868, as Viscount de Ligny in ^^The Captain of the Watch
and in ^^ Woodcock's Little Game " (produced for the first time i
this theatre). ^^ Ours " was revived Jan. 27, and cast as follows:
Charley . .
Policeman .
Tailor . .
Barney . .
Officer . .
Nancy Sikes
Mrs. Comey
Rose Maylie
Mrs. Baldwin
Charlotte •
Susan . .
Gtorgt Browne
£. MUton Holland
T.Ward
. £. Cashin
. G. White
. B. Dunmd
Fanny Morant
Mrs. Vernon
Mrs. John Sefton
. . Mary Scott
• £. Cashin
. G.White
W. H. Pope
. B. Durand
C. Sherman
RoseE
Mrs.
.M
Miss
Mrs. T. Timon:
Mrs. Mon<
Hugh Chalcote . . Lester Wallack
Col. Sir Alexander Shendryn
John Gilbert
Lieut Angus McAllister
B. T. Ringgold
The Prince Perovsky . . J. B. Polk
Major Samprey . . . W. J. Leonard
Lady Shendr3m
Sergeant Jones
Bradley . . .
Benson . . .
Mary Nedey .
Blanche Haye .
Ellen . . .
Fanny
A. W. You
W. H. Po
. T.J.
Mary Ganm.^
Kate Ran
. Mary
1
n
H
This was Mary Gannon's last appearance on the si
"Pauline" was revived Feb. 11, with Lester Wallack as Coui'^
Horace de Beauval, Rose Eytinge as Pauline, and Kate Rano^
as Gabrielle. " Rosedale " was revived March 9.
April 6 J. W. Wallack and E. L. Davenport reappeared in
"Oliver Twist;" "The Honeymoon" was played April 13 with
J. W. Wallack as Duke Aranza, E. L. Davenport as Rolando, and
Rose Eytinge as Juliana. "The Belle's Stratagem" was given
April 14 with J. W. Wallack as Doricourt, Davenport as Flutter,
John Gilbert as Hardy, and Rose Eytinge as Letitia Hardy; "Still
Waters Run Deep," April 15: J. W. Wallack as John Mildmay,
WALLACK'S THEATRE
267
Davenport as Capt. Hawksley, Fanny Morant as Mrs. Stem-
and Kate Ranoe as Mrs. Mildmay. Charles Fisher made
rst appearance this season April 20, as the Major in ** Henry
wur." J. W. Wallack played Henry Dunbar. "Love's Sac-
' The Rivals ; " May 6, " Town
Faces " was acted, with Rose
ige as the heroine,
'own and Country" was given May 12; "The White Cock-
was seen May 14 for the first time^and with this cast:
" was plaved April 30; May i, "The Rivals;" May 6, "Town
Country; May 11 "Masks and 7
adrcw Silverton J. W. Wallack
Hector Kilniddock
B. T. Ringgold
GufiFoj^e . . J. C. Williamson
m. Ashford W. J. Leonard
•ral Weatherspoon B. Durand
: Ashford . . Clara Jennings
Enoch Flicker
Evan Mcjan
Cvril Silverton
Cnasseloap . .
Highland Kate
Hanover Bess .
Jessie McLeod
J. H. Stoddart
Chas. Fisher
. J. B. Polk
Jas. McGee
Kate Ranoe
Annie Ward
Mary Barrett
Tie Stranger" was played June i for the first time in four
. Clara Fisher made her first appearance here as Annette,
Eytinge was Mrs. Haller, and J. W. Wallack, the Stranger,
season closed June 6.
summer term began June 8 under the direction of Thea Moss.
Bfham*s " Lottery of Life " was presented for the first time, and
this cast :
John Broueham
f awley . . . Edward Lamb
m. Downe . . . . T. J. Hind
>mmy .... B. T. Ringgold
tn W. J. Leonard
ay Dennis .... J. Quigley
£. Cashin
eye E. Menturn
G. White
e Solomons . . Chas. Fisher
Robert Mordaont . C. H. Rockwell
Frank James McGee
Polly Effie Germon
Miss Tartar .... Fanny Morant
Judy George Holland
Emily Miss M. Barrett
Marx Miss F. Carman
Biddy Miss C. Carman
Lucy Miss E. Monell
Jenny Miss J. Day
tta commenced on Aug. 10 in the new drama, by Edmund
>ner, "Fire Fly, or the Fiend of the Flag":
Marshal McDonald . . . T. J. Hind
Marquise de Renardire, Mary Barrett
Venetia Laura Phillips
Barbe Grise H. George
Arab Sheik . . . . L. J. Williams
1st Arab P. H. Wilson
Officer H.Jacobs
Orderly J. McGee
Aide-de-camp . . . . J. F. Quigley
Tata Leroux J. T. Ward
"ly Lotta
d Cecil .... Chas. Fisher
E. Lamb
:k Levi . . . . T. McWade
:hamp . . . W. J. Leonard
ink W. H. Pope
)uke of Lyonnaise
B. T. Ringgold
ey Cecil . . . C. H. Rockwell
irslan .... George Holland
!hateauroy , . Theo. Hamilton
kittle Nell and the Marchioness" was given Sept. 6 with
I as the two heroines, and Chas. Fisher as Dick Swiveller.
268 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE [1868
The next regular season opened Sept. 23. The company con-
sisted of J. W. Wallack, Charles Fisher, A. W. Young, J. B.
Polk, J. Lm Matthews, Geo. F. Browne, C. H. Rockwell, W. J.
Leonard, E. Cashin, J. Curran, John Gilbert, J. H. Stoddart, J.
G. Hanley, Geo. Holland, B. T. Ringgold, J. S. Wright, E. M,
Holland, J. Sherman, T. Ward, B. Durand, Lester Wallack, Rose
Eytinge, Mrs. Vernon, Clara Jennings, Emily Mestayer, Annie
Ward Tiffany, Mrs. Sedley Brown, Fanny Green, Mrs. John Sefton,
Mary Barrett, Misses Carman, Clayton, A. Clarke, J. Engel, E.
Monell, Jenny Day, and Mrs. Timony. "Simon Bernard" was
given, with this cast:
Simon Bernard .
Crux ....
Geom Bernard .
Matthew Dorvel .
. J. W. WaUack
. Charles Fisher
B. T. Ringgold
. G. F. Browne
Corporal .
Mary Betrand
Luzanne
Lizette . .
£. Milton Holland
Mrs. £. Fisher
. . Fanny Green
Miss £. Monell
This was Mrs. E. Fisher's first appearance here. "Dearer than
Life" was also played this night, and was thus cast:
Michael Gamer .... J. Gilbert
Uncle Ben .... J. H. Stoddart
Bob Gasset . . . . A. W. Young
Old Bolter (first appearance
here) J. L. Matthews
Mr. Kedgely . . . . W. J. Leonard
Mr. Armstrong . . . .J. Sherman
Mrs. Gamer (first appear-
ance here) . . . Emily Mestay<
Mrs. Bridget Pellet, Annie Ward Tiffan]
Mrs. Mingle . . . Miss £. Carmai
Charley Gamer .... J. B. Pol
Lucy Clara Jenningr— ^
Mrs. Chigley . . . Miss £. Monc""^"
"Love's Sacrifice" was presented Oct. 8, with Rose Eytinge
Margaret Elmore, J. W. Wallack as Mathew Elmore, Chas. Fish
as Paul Lafont, and Clara Jennings as Herminie. ''Masks
Faces " was done Oct. i; "The Stranger," Oct. 13. "The
cashire Lass " was first acted Oct. 26, and had this cast :
A Party by the Name of
Johnson . . . . J. W. Wallack
Robert Redburn . . Chas. Fisher
Jellick Geo. Holland
Spotty A. W. Young
Neb Clayton J. B. Polk
Sergeant Donovan . . W. J. Leonard
Kate Garston . . . Clara Jennin^
Fanny Danville . Mrs. Sedley Broi
Mr. Danville . . . . C. H. Rock^^sU
Kirby G. F. Brow^Kic
Milder J. L. Matthe^ww
Ruth Kirby .... Rose Eytin^
Lester Wallack made his first appearance this season Dec. 14, iii
"Two Can Play at That Game," which, acted for the first time here;
had this cast :
Howard Leslie . . . Lester Wallack
Lucy Oara Jennings
Charles Arundel
B. T. Ringgold
<c
Follies of a Night " was done the same night, with this cast:
John Gilbert
Mile. Duval . .
Count De Brissac
Pierre Palliott .
Mary Barrett
E. M. Holland
Lester Wallack
Dr. Druggendraft .
Duchess de Chartres
Duke de Chartres .
Rose Eytinge
Chas. Fisher
WALLACK'S THEATRE
269
Speed the Plough " was presented Dec 1 5, and thus cast :
Handy . .
Ibel Handv
ler Ashfiem
rfngton
Id
Lester WalUck
. . J. Gilbert
• G. Holland
B. T. Ringgold
C. H. Rockwell
John L. Matthews
Sir Philip BUndford . . Chas. Fisher
Miss Blandford • . Mary Barrett
Evergreen .... Geo. F. Browne
Dame Ashfield .... Mrs. Vernon
Susan .... Annie Ward Tiffany
Lucy Handy • . . Mrs. J. Sefton
Captain of the Watch," "Woodcock's Little Game," "Two Can
rat That Game," "The Wonder," and "Follies of a Night"
s played until Dec 28, when "Money" was given with this
Lord Glossmore
Clara Douelass
Lady Franlclin .
Georgina Vesey
Sir John . . .
Sharpe ...
. C. H. Rockwell
Clara Jennings
. Emily Mestayer
Mrs. Sedley Brown
. John Matthews
. Geo. F. Browne
ley Smooth .... J. B. Polk
*mienck . . . B. T. Rinn^old
ant to Sir John . . . T. Ward
lot to Evelyn .... J. Curran
t John Gilbert
es Chas. Fisher
id Evelyn . . . Lester Wallack
he theatre closed Jan. 30, 1869, ^^^ ^ rehearsal of "Much Ado
*ut Nothing," presented Feb. i, with this cast:
dick .... Lester Wallack Borachio J. L. Matthews
3erry John Gilbert Margaret . • . Mrs. Sedley Brown
ato .... Charles Fisher Conrade • . . . E. Milton Holland
The Friar .... W. J. Leonard
The Sexton E. Cashin
Beatrice] Rose Eytinge
Hero Clara Jennings
Ursula . . . Annie Ward Tiffimy
dental to the second act the madrigal, " Sigh No More, Ladies,"
f by Carrie Spier, Mrs. L. Dallimore, W. Dallimore, G. How-
and H. Holloway. The comedy was played continuously for
rn weeks. During its " run " Rose Eytinge was ill for a few
Its, and Clara Jennings played Beatrice, March 13.
School" was first acted in this country here March 15, and
this cast :
J. H. Stoddart
Pedro J. B. Polk
John . . . . C. H. Rockwell
lie B. T. Ringgold
Die G. F. Browne
Lester Wallack
. John Gilbert
. . C. Fisher
J. H. Stoddart
Owen Marlowe
Poyntz
Satcliffe
t Farintosh
Krux . .
Beaufoy .
[rs. Vernon made her last
trc April 5, 1869, as Mrs.
e until May l
Caste '* was acted May 3, for
. George d'Alroy . Chas. Fisher
Gerridge . . . . A. W. Young
. Hawtree . . . Owen Marlowe
)uise de St Maar, Emily Mestayer
James E. Cashin
Noami Tighe .... Effie Germon
Bella Clara Jennings
Mrs. Sutcliffe .... Mrs. Vernon
appearance on the stage at this
Sutcliffe "School" kept the
the first time here:
Eccles . .
Esther Eccles
Polly Eccles
J. H. Stoddart
Rose Eytinge
Effie Germon
270 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE im
It was played for one month. The season closed on June 4.
" Old Mother Hubbard, or Harlequin Bo Peep and Boy Blue,"
was the attraction for the summer season, which began June 5 under
the direction of the Lauri Pantomime company. It had this cast:
Boy Blue Rose Massey
Bo Peep Effie Germon
Pipsy Emily Lewis
Wipsy Miss E. Geddes
Fairy Queen .... Lizzie Mahon
Virtuous Rustic . . E. M. Holland
Mother Hubbard . . . Henri Lauri
Betsy Jane .
Baron Wolf
Chickaleary .
Her Dog
Her Monkey
Her Cat . .
Fanny Presti{;e
. . (i. Beckett
Graham Elliott
. Charies Laori
Edward Lanri
Master Martinetti
HARLEQUINADE.
Harlequin John Lauri
Qown Charles Lauri
Pantaloon Henri Lauri
Policeman Edward Lasri
Columbine MUe. Land
The burlesque of " Coralline " followed June 26 for one week,
and was succeeded July 5 by the Selwyn dramatic and burlesque
company, in "Dora" and "Black Eyed Susan." H. F. Daly,
Frederic Robinson, C. H. Vandenhofif, Stuart Robson, Harry Pear-
son, Lizzie Price, Kitty Blanchard (Mrs. McKee Rankin), aod
Jacobs were in the organization. " The Long Strike " was phjei
June 26. W. R. Floyd, J. H. Stoddart, Ringgold, C. H. Morton,
Matthews, Rockwell, Cashin, Porter, Curran, Leonard, Hollaod,
Germon, Carman, and Clayton were in the cast. This was the
d6but here of C. H. Morton, and the first appearance of W. R.
Floyd in two years. John E. Owens appeared Aug. 2 as Unit, in
Mrs. H. L. Bateman's " Self. " " Self " was played for three weeks,
and was followed by "Solon Shingle," "The Live Indian," and
" The Victims. " The season closed Sept. 1 1 with a matinee per-
formance for the benefit of the family of J. G. Hanley, formerly
stage manager here.
The next regular season opened Sept 15, 1869, with •'The
School for Scandal," which had this cast:
Chas. Surface . .
Sir Benjamin . .
Sir Harry Bumper
Lady Teazle
Mrs. Candour . .
Lady Sneerwell
Mana
. Chas. Wyndham
Owen Marlowe
. . A. Mathison
Madeline Henriques
. Emily Mestayer
Mrs. J. Sefton
Laura Phillips
Sir Peter John Gilbat
Joseph J.W. Wallick
Sir Oliver Chas. Fishcf
Crabtree .... J. H. Stoddart
Careless C. H. Rodwfdl
Moses J. C WiUiamoB
Trip E. M. Holla*!
This was the dibut here of Chas. Wyndham, and the first a{^)car-
ance in two years of Madeline Henriques. The first production in
America of Robertson's comedy, "Progress," took place Sept 27,
with this cast:
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271
trne. . . . J. W. Wallack
wn John Gilbert
ompesson .... W. Hield
rdiur Mompesson . C. Fisher
mythome . . J. H. Stoddart
onythome . J. C. Williamson
Eva (her first appearance
at this theatre) . . • Louisa Moore
Mrs. Mymie . . . Mrs. John Sefton
Mr. Danley ... £. M. Holland
Wykham .... W. J. Leonard
1 1 '^ An Unequal Match " was revived with Madeline
lues as Hester Grazebrook. Charles Hale made his bow
8 Sam Gerridge in "Caste," Oct 12; "The School for
il " was done Oct. 13 ; "The Heir at Law " was played Oct
3V. I, "Still Waters Run Deep;" Nov. 2, "The Heir at
" Home " was done Nov. 8 for the first time in America,
d this cast :
John White . Lester Wallack
[ountra£Ee • . J. H. Stoddart
Thompson . . B. T. Ringgold
nchbeck • Madeline Henriques
Lucy Dorrison
Dora Thombaogh
Mr. Dorrison . .
Effie GermoQ
Laura Phillips
John Gilbert
>me" was originally called "Across the Atlantic" Joseph
on got it from T. W. Robertson, intending to produce it in
>untry. He put it in rehearsal at the Varieties Theatre, New
IS, La., during the season of 1867, but being dissatisfied
le rdle of Col. White (which he was to play), he returned
ly to Mr. Robertson with a draft for £ 100, and Mr. Robert-
:ter slightly altering it, sold it to Edward A. Sothem, who
:ed it at the Haymarket, London. On Nov. 20^ "Henry
ir " was revived ; Dec 6 " The Wonder " was seen ; Dec 7,
ain of the Watch "and "Woodcock's Little Game;" Dec
Imestine " and " Trying It On ; " Dec 23, " Wild Oats ; " and
7, "Central Park, or the House with Two Doors."
10, 1870, "Ours" was presented, with Louisa Moore as
le, originally played by her in London. Boucicault and
's drama, "Lost at Sea," was first acted in America Feb.
id was thus cast:
inklim Mr. Hield
Coram . . . J. W. WaUack
wlings C. Fisher
•op . . • . J. H. Stoddart
Effie Germon
I .... £. M. Holland
Green . . . J. F. Quigley
Ifired Colebrooke, Owen Nlarlowe
"ranklyn . . . Laura Phillips
McKay . .
Bidder . .
Dr. Thorpe
Newsboy .
Katey . •
Mrs. Tessop
Mrs. Pybus
Miss Bruce
Child . .
. • . Leonard
. . • Durand
• . . Bowen
. . Miss Rowe
Miss M. Henrioues
. Mrs. J. Sttton
Miss Fowler
Miss Clayton
Jennie Timony
ras withdrawn April 6, and Tom Taylor's "New Men and
ucres" was acted, with this cast:
272 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D»|o
Mr. Vavasour
Samuel Brown
Mr. Bunter
dCCKci • • •
Cantry . . .
Bertie Fitz Urse
C. H. Rockwell
. J. W. Wallack
. J. H. Stoddart
£. M. HoUand
. . Mr. Peck
B. T. Ringgold
Lady Matilda Vavasour
Emily Mestayer
Lilian Vavasour . Miss M. Henriques
Mrs. Bunter . . . Mrs. John Seitoo
Fanny Bunter . . . Laura Phillips
Mrs. BriU Miss Rowe
Berthold Blasenburg, J. C. Williamson
For the matinee April i6 Lester Wallack reappeared in "Ours."
A special matinee performance occurred April 20 for the benefit
of Mrs. Sedley Brown, when was acted " A Gentleman from Ire-
land/' with John Brougham as Gerald Fitzmaurice (his first ap-
pearance in New York this season); Laura Phillips as Lucy;
Edmund Falconer recited his own poem, "Anne Hathaway;"
"The Rough Diamond " followed, with John S. Clarke as Cousin
Joe, Mrs. Sedley Brown as Margery, Owen Marlowe as William
Evergreen, and T. J. Hind as Lord Plato; Clara Fisher sang; A
Sedgwick did a concertina solo, and the entertainment closed with
"The Debutante": Charles Wheatleigh as Mons. Achille, Blanche
Gray as Arabella.
May 6 "The Love Chase" and "Married Life" were presented;
May 9 Leicester Vernon's drama, "The Lancers," was given for
the first time in America with this cast :
Estelle Duvernay
Mme. d* Aplomb .
Mme. Pomponne
Jeanette . . .
. Louisa Moore
Emily Mestajcr
Mrs. John Sera
. Fanny Greai
Col. Frank £pee .... C. Fisher
Blanquet T. H. Stoddart
Eugene B. T. Ringeold
Victor de Courcy . . C. Wyndnam
Troop Sergt. Major Mustache
J. C. Williamson
May 23 "The Rent Day" and "Is He Jealous?" were given;
May 24, 28, "The Love Chase;" May 25, 27, "Americans in
Paris" and "Trying It On;" May 30, "The Honeymoon;" and
May 31. "Married Life;" June i "Love's Sacrifice" was revived;
June 3, "The Rent Day" and "Is He Jealous? " matinee June 4,
"Americans in Paris" and "Trying It On." The season closed
evening June 4 with "Love's Sacrifice." June 6 John Brougfaam
began a summer term under Theo. Moss' management, in "The
Red Light, or the Signal of Danger," which had this cast:
Edmund Macdermot, John Brougham
Paul Maynard (first appearance
here) C. W. Barry
Dr. Bayne Chas. Fisher
Jehoshaphat Sharkey . J. H. Stoddart
John Steele (first appearance
here) Joseph Sefton
Martin W. J. Leooani
Annie Steele Lixzie Price
Lady Arlington . . . Annie DefauMi
Mrs. Holmes . . . Emily Mestajftr
Servant J. Ped
Mary Steele . . . Carrie Jamifoa
A matinee performance was given June 7 for the benefit of
Edmund Falconer, dramatist and actor. The bill consisted of the
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act of ^ Hamlet, '* with Chas. Pechter as the Prince, John
lam as Polonius, Falconer as the Pirst Actor, Milnes Levick
King, Mrs. Melinda Jones as Gertrude, and Gu'lotta Leclercq
elia; ^Customs of the Country," by Mrs. Barney Williams,
I Mordaunt, John Jack, C. H. VandenhoflF, and Pred Maeder;
t from ''As You Like It," by J. W. Wallack, Geoi^ Clarke,
itzgerald« and James Dunn; a recitation, ''Anne Hathaway,"
. Palconer, and ''A Sheep in Wolfs Clothinff." The bst
was cast as follows: Percy Kirk, Milnes Levick; Lord
lill, M. W. Haviland; Jasper Carew, L. R. Shewell;
Chedzoy, Robert Pateman; Corp. PlintoflF, E. T. Sin-
John Hayland, M. Daly; Anne Carew, Carlotta Leclercq;
I Mapletop, Emma Skerrett ** Minnie's Luck, or the Ups
»wns of City Life," by Brougham, written for Leona Cav-
was first acted June 27, and £ul this cast :
Fryer . .
edeck Moggi,
Q'Flynn .
lUoughby
vatio Pryer
EOoiighby
m . . .
Goodwia
iTrexford .
4ck . .
Ryan . .
John Brougham
J. H. Stoddart
. Joseph Sefton
Leona Cavender
. Annie Deland
Emily Mestayer
Marion Mordannt
. . C. Fisher
. C. W. Barry
Lizzie Price
. . . Leonard
Mike MoUijgan Qaigley
Denis Dooian Blankman
Bart HoUinn J?*^^*^
Mat Maffuffin WnUams
Hans MH^leman . • • Gaabriag
Matthew Pttt
Patrick Cnrran
The Kitten .... Miss Fowler
Jane Miss Haydsn
Bridget Miss Rowe
la Cavender closed July 9, and was followed July 11 by
K. Emmet, who began his first New York engagement as
latic star. He was under en^ragement to Charles Gayler,
rote a play for him called ''Fritz, Our Cousin German.**
the following cast: CoL Crafton, Chas. Fisher; Robbit,
Ringgold; Bloker, J. C. Williamson; Smasher, W. J.
d; Adolphus Jenkins, E. M. Holland; Judge Griffin, J. C
t ; Lawver Grim, Charles Rockwell ; Emmet as Fritz Van-
kinsloffen, Minnie Maddem as Little Fritz, Georgie Langley
rina, Gussie Chambers as Moppy, and Emily Mestayer as
r.
season of 1 870-7 1 commenced Sept. 2a The company was
rougham, John Gilbert, George Clarke, Chas. Fisher, J. H.
rt, Owen Marlowe, B. T. Ringgold, Chas. Rockwell, J. C.
ison, M. Lanagan, W. J. Leonard, J. Curran, E. M. Hol-
. Peck, Lester Wallack, Madeline Henriques, Effie Germon,
ohn Sefton, Annie Deland, Mrs. Thomas Barry, Emily
er, Helen Tracy, Flora Clayton, the Misses Rowe, McCor-
fames Fowler, Hayden, and Blaisdell. ** The Rirals " was
or the opening bill of the season with this cast :
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Sir Anthony Absolute . John Gilbert
Capt. Absolute (first appearance
here) Geo. Clarke
Lvdia Languish . Madeline Henriques
Mrs. Malaprop . . Emily Mestayer
Julia (first appearance at this
theatre) Helen Tracy
Faulkland
Boy . .
Lucy . .
Sir Lucius
Acres
David
Fag . .
B. T. Rioegold
. Master Heme
• Annie Deland
John Brougham
J. H. Stoddait
J. C. Williamsoo
£. M. Holland
James Alberry's comedy, "The Two Roses," was produced Oct
lo, and thus cast :
Our Mr. Jenkins . . . T. H. Stoddart
Ida (first appearance in tnis
city) .... Mrs. Thomas Barry
Fumival (first appearance
here) M. Lanagan
Mrs. Jenkins . . . Emily Mestayer
This play proving a failure, gave place, Nov. 2 to " The Serious
Family," with this cast:
Mrs. Cupps
Digby Grant
John Wyatt
Caleb . .
Lottie . •
Mrs. John Seftoo
Chas. Fisher
Geo. Clarke
Owen Marlowe
£ffie GennoQ
Capt Murphy Maguire
John Brougham
Chas. Torrens . . . George Clarke
Aminadab Sleek . . . J. H. Stoddart
Widow Dalmaine, Madeline Henriques
Lady Sowerby Creamley
Mrs. John Seftoo
Mrs. Chas. Torrens, Mrs. Thos. Banj
Frank C. Rockwell
Emma Helen Tncj
Mme. Seebach gave a matinee performance, Nov. 5 of "Adri-
enne Lecouvreur;" "The Road to Ruin " was done Nov. 14; Nov.
21, " The School for Scandal ; " and Nov. 28, " Caste. " The comedy,
"Coquettes," was acted for the first time in America Dec 7. It
was originally produced in England as "The Two Thorns;" the
cast here was :
Sir Kid Parkhouse
Arthur Minton .
Bates Curling . .
Frank Parkhouse
Mrs. Minton . .
Lord Leyton . .
Adolphus . . .
Jones ....
. . £. Coleman
John Brougham
B. T. Ringgold
Chas. Rockwell
Miss Henriques
M. Lana^n
Chas. Fisher
Owen Marlowe
Servant J. Peck
Charmian Miss Ha3rdei
Mrs. Crome .... Miss Fowler
Lillian Helen Tracy
Fanny Effie Germoo
Gardner J. F. Quigley
Rogers W. J. Leooud
It was a failure, and was shelved Dec. 27 and the old comedies
resumed. "The Heir at Law" was given Dec. 27. "War" (T.
W. Robertson's play) was first acted in this country Jaa. 3, 1871,
and had this cast :
Col. de Rochevannes
Herr Karl Hartmann
Lotte Hartmann . .
Chas. Fisher
John Gilbert
Miss Henriques
Oscar Oca Clarke
Capt. Sound . . . John Brougban
Blanche Helen Tnqf
Lester Wallack's first appearance this season was made Jan. 16
as Ruy Gomez in "Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady," and Sir
Charles Coldstream in "Used Up." This little comedy was first
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{Mtxluced by William Mitchell at the Old Olympic, in 1846, Charles
Walcot playing Sir Charles as it never has since been played in
this country, excepting, of course, by Mr. Charles Mathews.
Jan. 19 a benefit matinee performance was given for the widow
and children of George Holland. ''The Clandestine Marriage"
was played Feb. 4. Geo. Clarke retired from the theatre Feb. 8.
"Home" was revived Feb. 21, and "Blue Devils" was given the
same night ; March 2 " Romance and Reality " was presented with
M. Lanagan as Oliver; John Gilbert, Asper; Owen Marlowe,
Frank Meredith; Brougham, Jack Swift; Mrs. Thos. Barry,
Rosabel; Emily Mestaver, Barbara, and Efiie Germon, Blossom.
Robertson's comedy, ^' Birth," was first acted in this country
March 27, and had this cast:
Earle of Eagledyffe . . . C. Fisher
The Duke .... J. C. Williamson
SUntOD W. J. Leonard
Paul Hewitt ... B. T. Rins;gold
Adelixa Storaiont
Sara Hewitt . .
Jack Randall . .
. . Helen Tracy
• Mrs. Thos. Barry
. Lester Wallack
u
The Nervous Man " was produced April i, with this cast:
McShane • • • • John Brougham
Vivian M. Lanagan
Biggs £. M. HoUand
Mrs. Qarkett .... Annie Deland
Aspen John Gilbert
Capt. Burnish ... C. Rockwell
Lord Lounge ... B. T. Ringgold
Emily Flora Clayton
Lady Leech • • . Mrs. John Sefton
This comedy at one time was very popular, but of late years
is seldom acted. Its popularity was due chiefly to that of the
comedian personating McShane, the Man of Nerve, who generally
was a star Irish comedian. It is associated in the memory of the
old playgoer with the names of Tyrone Power, Leonard, John
Collins, Hudson, and John Drew. When these artists played in
it, the part of Aspen, the Nervous Man, was secondary, and I be-
lieve it was reserved for Wm. Rufus Blake to make it the one of
primary importance, in spite of the talent of Mr. Brougham, who
played McShane.
Foote's comedy, "The Liar," was first seen here April 13 and
had this cast :
Sir James . .
Papillion . .
Miss Grantham
Miss Godfrey .
Owen Marlowe
. J. C. Williamson
Clara Jennings
. Emily Mestayer
Old Wilding .... John Gilbert
Young Wilding . . Lester Wallack
William J. F. Quigley
TTiis was followed by "His Last Legs," with John Brougham as
O'Callaghan. W. S. Gilbert's "Randall's Thumb," was first seen
bere May 8, and thus cast :
Scantlebury .... John Gilbert
Randall Chas. Fisher
Flamboys .... Owen Marlowe
Joe Bangles ... J. H. Stoddart
Mn. Flamboys . . • Effie Germon
Superintendent .
Edith Temple
Miss Scantlebury
Reginald . . .
Miss Spin • . .
W. J. Leonard
Clara Jennings
Mrs. John Sefton
B. T. Ringgold
Emily Mestayer
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Brougham's '' Playing with Fire " was produced May 22» and had
this cast :
Herbert Waverly . . . C. Rockwell
Doctor Savage . . John Brougham
Mrs. Waverly • . .Mrs. Thos. Barry
Mrs. Doctor Savage . . Effie GermoD
Uncle Timothy . . . John Gilbert
Pinchback J. H. Stoddart
Widow Mrs. John Seftoo
Perkins Miss Blaisddl
it
Rosedale " was revived May 29, and thus cast :
Elliott Gray . .
Miles McICenna .
Bnnberry Cobb . .
Bfathew Leish
Cavendish May . . C. H. Rod
Sir Arthur NeUie Hurd
Romany J. F. Quigley
Fanner Green . . . W. J. Leonard
Corpcnral Daw. . . . E. M. Holland
Lester Wallack
. John Gilbert
.J. H. Stoddart
B. T. Rinegold
ockwell
Tabitha Stork
Sarah Sykes
Lady Adelia
Primrose .
Docksey .
Robert . .
Rosa Leigh
Lady Mary
Mother Mix
Emily Mestaycr
Mrs. John Sefton
. Annie Deland
Miss Benton
.... Peck
. . . Danvefs
Effie Gennon
. Clara Jenninf^
. MissBlaisdeQ
"The Long Strike" commenced the summer season June 21,
with Mr. Stoddart as Moneypenny and Effie Germon as Jane Lea-
royd. " Elfie, or the Cherry Tree Inn " was first seen here July
10, and had this cast :
Aircastle (first appear-
ance here) . . . .C. Wheatleigh
Ledley Deepcar . . . C. Rockwell
Bob Evans (first appear-
ance here) Teesdale
Warkinshaw . . . . W. J. Leonard
Elfie Effie Germon
Rose Aircastle . . . Lizzie Price
Filey B. T. RinggoU
Sadlove J. H. Stoddart
Joe Chirrup C. Fisher
Shelby Qp^^
Parker J. Peck
Pemberton Jones
Blacksmith Princeps
Aug. 14 witnessed the first appearance at this house of the
Lydia Thompson burlesque company, consisting of Hetty Tracy,
Camille Dubois, Carlotta Zerbini, Tilly Earl, Lotta Mira, Kate
Egerton, Kate Heathcote, Nellie Cooke, Harry Beckett, Willie
Edouin, H. Montgomery, John Edouin, John Bryer, and Lydia
Thompson. Michael Connolly was the musical director. Sept
II "TTie Princess of Trezibonde" was produced, and was followed
by "Bluebeard," Sept. 18, for Lydia Thompson's benefit "Lur-
Imc, or the Knight and the Naiads" and "A Day in Paris" were
acted Sept. 22. The same bill was repeated Sept. 23, when the
season closed.
The next regular season opened Sept 30, 1871. The company
consisted of Charles Mathews, Lester Wallack, John BroughaiOi
Chas. Fisher, J. B. Polk, John Gilbert, J. H. Stoddart, W. H.
Montgomery, Chas. Rockwell, W. J. Leonard, J. Peck, J. Curran,
B, T. Ringgold, Geo. F. Browne, E. M. Holland, J. F. Quigley,
Plessy Mordaunt, Clara Jennings, Emily Mestayer, Helen Tracy,
Effie Germon, Mrs. John Sefton, Mary Lenoyle, Estelle Rowc,
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Sir Anthony .
. . . John Gilbert
Bob Acres . .
. . . J. H. Stoddart
David . . .
. W. H. Montgomery
. . £. M. Holland
Fag ....
Thomas . . .
. . W. J. Leonard
Sir Lucius . .
• . John Brougham
Blanche Hayden, Flora Clayton, Miss L. McCormick, and Miss
Langdon. John Gilbert was acting manager, and James Schonberg
stage director. ''The Rivals " was the initial performance.
Mrs. Malaprop . . Emily Mestayer
Lydia Languish . . . Clara Jenninn
Captain Absolute . . . J. B. Polk
Faulkland .... B. T. Rinegold
Julia Helen Tracy
Lucy Estelle Rowe
Oct. 3 "The Heir at Law" was played, and Oct. 4, "The
Serious Family." Miss Plessy Mordaunt, leading lady, made
her American d^but Oct. 9 as Mrs. Oakley, in "The Jealous
Wife." Charles Mathews' first appearance in this theatre oc-
curred Oct 16 in "A Curious Case," the cast of which was:
Twiggleton, Chas. Mathews; Mr. Aubrey, Chas. Fisher; Charles
Stanton, Charles Rockwell; Edward, R M. Holland; and Mrs.
Aubrey, Clara Jennings. "A Game of Speculation," by Chas.
Mathews, was also played, with Mathews as Affable Hawk. " Ag-
gravating Sam" and "The Nervous Man" were seen Oct. 23.
*• The Busybody " was given Oct 30 for the first time in many
years, and had this cast:
Marplot . . ^ . . Chas. Mathews
Sir Jealous Troffick . John Brougham
Sir Francis Gripe . . John Gilbert
Iiabinda (her first appearance
at this theatre) . Henrietta Osborne
Miranda .... Plessy Mordannt
Sir George J. B. Polk
Charles B. T. Ringgold
Whisker .... £. M. Holkuid
Patch Effie Germon
Nov. I a matinee performance took place for the benefit of those
iflFering from the Chicago fire. "The Lady of Lyons " was acted,
id thus cast :
inde Melnotte .
ne. Deschapelles
dow Melnotte .
Deschapelles .
, Daroas . .
. Chas. Fechter
Mrs. John Scfton
Mme. Ponisi
. W. J. Leonard
John Gilbert
Pauline .
Beauseant
Glavis .
Gaspard
Landlord
. . . Lizzie Price
. . C. Rockwell
B. T. Ringgold
W. H. Montgomery
. Geo. F. Browne
The Critic, or A Tragedy Rehearsed " was presented Nov. 6,
thus cast :
'rctful and PufI . Chas. Mathews
irina Effie (iermon
dante .... Mrs. John Sefton
C. Rockwell
iristopher . W. H. Montgomery
Earl of Leicester
Mrs. Dangle .
Dangle . . .
Governor
Beefeater . .
. . W. B. Polk
. Miss Blaisdell
B. T. Ringgold
Geo. F. Browne
E. M. Holland
i Nice Firm " was acted Nov. 7 and continued throughout
eck. "Rosedalc" was revived Nov. 13, with Mme. Ponisi
3itha Stork, and Isidore Cameron as Lady Adela Gray, and
278 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D»7«
her first appearance at this house. " John Garth, " by John Brougham,
founded on T. W. Robertson's novel, "True to Herself," was acted
for the first time Dec 12, and had this cast:
Gregory Deerham
Hester Deerham .
Minnie Garth . .
Mere Charmarante,
John Garth . . .
. John Gilbert
Plessy Mordaunt
Clara Jennings
Mrs. John Sefton
Lester Wallack
Maria .... Lillie McConnadc
Paulo C. Fisher
Bartholomew J. B. Polk
Owen £. M. Holland
During the first week of January, 1872, John Gilbert had an
attack of the gout, and his rdle was played by John Brougham.
In a few days Brougham was similarly attacked, and the rdle was
taken by Chas. Rockwell. This play was taken off on Feb. 12
and after a long and elaborate preparation Lester Wallack's drama,
in six tableaux, entitled "The Veteran," was revived for the first
time in thirteen years. It was thus cast :
Leon Delmar . . . Lester Wallack
The Emir Mohammed . . C. Fisher
Col. Delmar .... John Gilbert
Blanche Effie Germon
Mrs. McShake . . . Mme. Ponisi
Amineh Clara Jennings
The Sultan C. Rockwell
Off-an-Agan .... J. Broufi;ham
Hassan E. M. Holland
Gulnare Helen Tracy
Bison . . . Master Geo. Goodwin
Eugene Leslie J. B. Polk
Capt. Belmont Jenson
Lieut. Morton Thomas
Lieut. Lorimer Bartoo
Ser^t. Simpson Peck
Seyd Arnold
Osman James
Ogion W. J. Leonard
Mustapha Geo. Browne
Zaida Miss Burroughs
Charles Mathews reappeared April 18 in "London Assurance:"
Sir Harcourt .... John Gilbert
Dazzle Chas. Mathews
Spanker J. B. Polk
Mark Meddle .... J. H. Stoddart
Lady Gay .... Plessy Mordaunt
Grace Helen Tracy
Max John Brougham
Charles Lester WalladE
Cool E. M. Holland
Pert Mrs. John Sefton
May 8 a matin6e benefit was given in aid of the Homoeopathic
Surgical Hospital fund ; Fanny Foster made her first appearance
on any stage May 9 as Grace Harkaway. "London Assurance"
was kept on the boards to large audiences until May 27, when
"Home'* and "The Critic*' were acted. For his farewell benefit
Charles Mathews presented " The Captain of the Watch " and
"Not Such a Fool as He Looks." He acted Simple Simon in
the latter play. This closed the season.
The manner in which Charles Mathews was engaged to play in
the regular company is worthy of mention. While acting at Daly's
Fifth Avenue Theatre he came to Wallack and said: "I want an
appearance at your theatre." " But you know we never star people
at our house," replied Mr. Wallack. "I don't care; I want to
appear, and I am willing to go in your regular company. Make
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me an offer," persisted Mathews. "Oh, I can't do that," said
Wallack. " How much do you want ? " "I will leave it entirely
to you," replied Mathews, and subsequently it was arranged that
he should be paid a salary of 1^500 a week. This salary was paid
him a number of weeks before it was possible to give him an ap-
pearance. It is memorable that in " London Assurance," he, Lester
Wallack, and John Gilbert appeared together on one stage.
June 3 a summer season was opened with "The Long Strike," J.
H. Stoddart as Moneypenny, Welsh Edwards as Crankshaw, and
Effie Germon as Jane Learoyd. Watts Phillips' "On the Jury"
was first seen here June 17, and had this cast:
Dexter Sanderson . . . Brougham
Robert Sanderson . . . Ringgold
Edith (first appearance here)
Ella Bums
Miss Nippingale . . Mrs. John Sefton
Miss Winch (first appearance
at this theatre) . . . Carrie Martin
Rosa (first appearance bere^
Frankie McClellan
Tibbetts .... Charles Fisher
Prof. Schmidt Stoddart
Curlett Rockwell
Waterman Holland
Tilda Effie Germon
" The Last Trump Card " had its first hearing here July i, and
with this cast :
Vicompte De Noirmount . C. Fisher
Sir Slingsby Sorrell, W. H. Montgomery
Lady Sorrell . . . Mrs. John Sefton
Alice Walsingham . . . Ella Bums
Cecillia Thornton . Mrs. Thos. Barry
Cecil Seagift ... B. T. Ringgold
Rebecca Beak . • . Effie Germon
Jabez Jubal . . . . J. H. Stoddart
Sykes C Rockwell
Chickweed . . • . £. M. Holland
Hopper W. J. Leonard
Martha Miss Blaisdell
"The Long Strike" July 15, 1872, and continued throughout
the week. A summer season commenced July 22 with the Lydia
Thompson burlesque company, consisting of Harry Beckett,
Willie Edouin, Eliza Weathersby, Amy Sheridan, Louise Beverly,
Camille Dubois, Tilly Earle, Harriet Courtney, Pauline Leslie,
Mrs. Brier, Fanny Leslie, and Lydia Thompson. Michael Con-
nolly was musical director. " Robin Hood " was the opening bur-
lesque. " Ixion " was revived Sept. 2, with the first appearance of
Rose Coghlan as Jupiter. The comedietta, "A Happy Pair," pre-
ceded the burlesque, in which Rose Coghlan made her American
dc^but, acting Mrs. Honeyton, with Edmund Leathes as Mr.
Honeyton. "Kenilworth" was done Sept. 21, and the season
closed Sept 28.
The regular season of 1872-73 opened Oct i. The company
was: Geo. Boniface, J. H. Stoddart, J. B, Polk, E. M. Holland,
Geo. F. Browne, Katharine Rogers, Edith Challis, Mrs. Fanny
Foster, Mme. Ponisi, E. A. Sothern, W. J. Leonard, J. Peck, John
W. Carroll, C. E. Edwin, Rose Coghlan, Miss Blaisdell, Miss
McCormack, John Gilbert, Effie Germon, Mrs. John Sefton, Thomas
Baker, musical director, John Gilbert, acting manager, James
28o A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D«n
Schonberg, stage director, J. S. Wright, prompter, and Theo. Moss,
treasurer. W. S. Gilbert's "Pygmalion and Galatea," given for
the first time in America, was the opening bill, and had this
cast:
Pygmalion (first appearance
at this theatre) . . . G. Boniface
Galatea (first appearance
in this city) . . Katharine Rogers
Cynisca (first appearance at
this theatre) . . . Edith Challis
Chrysos J. H. Stoddait
Mjrrine Fanny Foster
Leucippe J. B. Polk
Aeensimos . . . . E. M. Holland
Mimos Geo. F. Browne
Dophine Mme. Ponin
This was not Katharine Rogers' d^but in America, as she had
appeared at Philadelphia as Georgina, in "Our American Cousin,"
Sept. 2, 1872, at the Walnut Street Theatre, in E. A. Sothem's
company. Max Maretzek commenced a series of concerts Sunday
evening, Nov. 3. "Pygmalion and Galatea" was played until
Nov. II, when E. A. Sothem appeared in "Our American
Cousin," which had this cast:
Lord Dundreary .
Asa Trenchard .
Lieut. Vernon
Capt De Boots .
May Meredith
Sir Edward Trenchard,
Florence Trenchard
. . Sothem
. T. B. Polk
E. M. Holland
. . J. Peck
Rose Coghlan
W. J. Leonard
Fanny Foster
Mrs. Montchessington . Mme.
Coyle John W. Carroll
.J. H. Stoddart
Geo. F. Browne
C. £• Edwia
Katharine Rogen
Abel Murcott
Binney . .
Buddicombe
Georgina .
Dec. 21 "Brother Sam" was produced:
Sothem
Gilbert
Trimbush J. B.Polk
Hon. Sam Slinesby ....
Jonathan Rumbelow . John Gilbert
Mrs. Trimbush
Alice . . .
Effie GemoD
Rose Cogblan
"David Garrick " was seen Feb. 8, 1873:
Ada Ingot . . . Katharine Roeers
Araminta Brown . . . Mrs. Selton
David Garrick Sothem
Mrs. Smith .... Mme. Ponisi
Simon Ingot .... John Gilbert
Squire Chivey .... J. B. Polk
Smith Geo. F. BrowDe
Jones E. M. HdUnd
April 3 " David Garrick " and " Dundreary Married and Settled
were presented. The latter play had this cast :
Lord Dundreary .... Sothem
D. R. Boots . . . . E. M. Holland
Buggins G. F. Browne
Abel Murcott (first appear-
ance here) .... C. B. Bishop
Sir Edward .... J. W. Canott
Lady Dundrearv . . Rose Coghlaii
Lady Trenchara . . Mme. Ponisi
Asa Trenchard .... J. B. Polk
" David Garrick " was acted for the eighty-fifth time (mating)
May 3. At night "The Squire's Last Shilling" was first played,
and with this cast :
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Charles Chuckles . . £. A. Sothern
Roderick Gresbam ... J. B. Polk
Jabez Grindrod . . . . C. B. Bishop
Farmer Hodges . . G. F. Browne
Malvina (first appearance
here) .... Imogene Vandyke
Rachel Grindrod
David Brandon .
Clinch . . . .
Polly Greville .
Lady Logwood .
Katharine Rogers
... J. Carroll
. E. M. Holland
Effie Germon
. . Mme. Ponisi
After May 31 there was a constant change of bilU as follows:
May 22, "Our American Cousin," which had eight performances;
May 29, "Brother Sam" and "Dundreary Married and Settled,"
four times, and Sothern closed his engagement May 31. "Mora,
or the Golden Fetters," by Boucicault, was acted June 3 for the
first time on any stage, and had this cast:
Mora Katharine Rogers
Paul Schuyler Allerton
Bella Guppy .... Effie Germon
Jud^ Cutts .... O. S. Fawcett
Philo Gnpp^(d^bttthereX A. D. Bradley
Ex-Judge Conover . . . W. H. Pope
Chancey Sickfokl . . Milnes Levick
Larry Suydam ... G. H. Griffith
Sally MissBUisdeU
OpheUa Mary Wells
Lisha Joseph Wneelock
"Mimi," one of Boucicault 's "emotional" plays, was produced
for the first time early in July, and was thus cast:
Maurice Boucicault
Durosel A. D. Bradley
Max Porleson . . . . W. H. Crisp
Schneider .... John Howson
Collinet B. T. Ringgold
Oicot Ed. Lamh
Fanny Foster
Mme. Darhlay . . .
Second Officer G. Qarlce
Mimi Katharine Rogers
Rifi^olette Effie Germon
SaTope Miss Vandyke
Rosalie Mary WeUs
This was the first appearance at this theatre of W. H. Crisp and
John Howson.
The season of 1873-74 opened Sept. 15. The company was as
follows: John Gilbert, W. R. Floyd, J. W. Carroll, T E. Mills,
W. J. Leonard, J. Peck, Harry Beckett, J. B. Polk, E. M. Hol-
land, George Browne, C. E. Edwin, J. Curran, Mrs. John Sefton,
Mrrte. Ponisi, Rose Coghlan, Dora Goldthwaite, Kate Bartlett,
McCormack, Burroughs, Effie Germon, Blaisdell, Estelle Rowe,
Everette, Jeanie Ross, Clara Bate; acting manager, John Gilbert;
stage director, W. R. Floyd; prompter, J. S. Wright; treasurer,
Theo. Moss; and musical director, Thomas Baker. Mr. Sothern
was the star attraction, and the opening plays were "Barwise's
Book" and "The Burrampooter. " Oct. 11 Saivini and his Italian
company performed "Othello" at the matinee. Saivini appeared
in "Francesca da Rimini" at the matinee, Oct. 18. In the evcn-
'ng"Our American Cousin" was revived, and ran until Oct. 27,
)^'hen Lester Wallack made his first appearance in two years, act-
^^k^ in " She Stoops to Conquer," which gave place on Nov. 10 to
282 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Daw
"Ours," in which Edward J. Araott, from the Haymarket Theatre,
London, made his American d6but, playing Lieut. Angus McAl-
lister. " Ours " was withdrawn after the matinee of Nov. 22, and
in the evening "The Liar" was revived, and Miss Je£Freys Lewis,
who had been added to the company, made her first appearance as
Miss Grantham. The comedy was preceded by "To Oblige Ben-
son." On the evenings of Nov. 9, 16, and 30, concerts were given
by members of the Strakosch Italian opera company.
On Dec. 8 "Home" and "Ici TOn Parle Frangais" were seen,
and ran throughout that week ; Dec. 15, 19, "She Stoops to Con-
quer;" Dec. 16, "Ours;" Dec. 17, "The Liar;" Dec 18, "Home"
and "Ici TOn Parle Frangais." Boucicault's new comedy of "A
Man of Honor" had its first hearing Dec. 22. On Jan. 17, 1874,
"The Man of Honor" was withdrawn, and Jan. 17 "Money" —
with the gambling scene restored — was revived, in which John
Brougham made his first appearance in two years. March 7 "The
Heir at Law " was announced, for the reappearance of John Gil-
bert after a long illness; but, owing to the indisposition of John
Brougham, " Money " was continued, and John Gilbert acted Stout
"The Heir at Law" was produced March 9, and acted during the
week. "The Rivals " was seen March 16, and ran during the week
" Central Park " was revived March 23, and ran until April 4, when
at the matinee "The Veteran " was revived. John Brougham was
taken ill April 11, and on that night and until April 20, when
Mr. Brougham reappeared, Harry Beckett acted Oflf-an-Agan.
" School " was produced April 30 and ran until May 22, when
"The Clandestine Marriage" was revived, which gave way May
26 to "Woodcock's Little Game " and "The Nervous Man." These
comedies were repeated May 28, 29, and matinee. May 30. " Money"
was revived May 27 and repeated May 30, when the season closed
J. L. Toole, the English comedian, made his American debut
Aug. 17 in "Wig and Gown," written expressly for him by James
Alberry, and a comic drama by Thomas Haynes Bay ley, called
"The Spitalfields Weaver." "Wig and Gown " had this cast:
Hammond Coote
Sorbyson Siel
Dr. Dallet . .
Fred Fairfoot
Mr. Justice Jones
Q
. J. L. Toole
. W. Herbert
C. H. Westland
E. M. Holland
H. A. Weaver
Edward Albert Wellington
Coote Agnes Michell
Edward Albert Nelson
Coote . . .
James Strickett .
Samuel Mangold
Decimal Two-five
Hon. Miss Kenmetie
Mrs. Coote . . .
Sadie Viviaa
Ebcn Plymptoo
W.J. Leooaitl
J. F. Josephs
. Mme. Ponw
Eliza Johnstooe
The cast of "The Spitalfields Weaver " was:
Simmons J. L. Toole
Brown H. Westland
Darville Ebcn Plympton
James J. F. Josephs
Adele Minnie Befl
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283
le performance was a lamentable failure, the peculiar talent
Ir. Toole not being appreciated by an American audience,
e was announced as having met with '' an accident " ; and four
ts of his engagement were filled by Dan Bryant, who acted in
jidy Andy "and "Irish Emigrant" This was Dan Bryant's
engagement in Irish comedy.
le next season commenced Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1874, with Byron's
idy, " Partners for Life," which had this cast:
cc McTvyn
Gilroy .
inger
y Smith
ilia . .
r - . .
. John Gilbert
H. J. Montague
W. J. Leonard
JefiEreys Lewis
. Mme. Ponisi
Dora Goldthwaite
Darbyshire •
Muggles . .
Krnest .
Major Billeter
Sir Archibald
Kate Bartlett
Harry Beckett
. J. B. Polk
T. W. CarroU
G. F. Browne
le company engaged) was : H. J. Montague (first appearance in
irica), John Gilbert, Harry Beckett, J. B. Polk, John W. Car-
Geo. F. Browne, W. J. Leonard, Jeffreys Lewis, Mme. Ponisi,
L Goldthwaite, Kate Bartlett, Mrs. John Sefton, E. M. Hol-
, C. E. Edwin, J. Peck, J. F. Josephs, Thos. Atkins, Ada
$, Effie Germon, lone Burke, Mabel Leonard, Dion Bouci-
:, Edward Arnott, and Miss C. Bate. John Gilbert was the
ig manager; W. R. Floyd, stage director; J. S. Wright,
ipter; and Theo. Moss, treasurer.
[Tie Rivals " was revived Oct. 14, with Edward Arnott as Cap-
Absolute. " The Romance of a Poor Young Man " was seen
21, with this cast:
uerite (first appear-
e at this theatre) Ada Dyas
lel .... H. J. Monta&;ue
•e Mrs. John Sefton
IT J. W. Carroll
E. M. Holland
ouret . . . . G. F. Browne
Mme. Laroque
Christine . .
Mme. Aubrey
Mile. Helouin
Dr. Desmarets
M. De Brevannes
Mme. Ponisi
Mabel Leonard
Effie Germon
. lone Burke
. John Gilbert
J. B. Polk
Dv. 14 Boucicault's "The Shaughraun " was played for the first
on any stage, and had this cast :
Molineux
0*Neale
rt Ffolliott
!r Dolan
r Kinchela
ey Duff .
H. J. Montague
Jeffreys Lewis
. J. B. Polk
. John Gilbert
E. Arnott
H. Beckett
Dion Boucicault
Sergt. Jones .
Reilly . . .
Claire Ffolliott
Mrs. O'Kelly .
Moya . . .
Bridget . . .
W. J. Leonard
E. M. Holland
Ada Dyas
Mme. Ponisi
. lone Burke
. Mrs. Sefton
rhe Shaughraun" was withdrawn on April i, 1875, for "The
lance of a Poor Young Man ; " April 10 " Rafael " was seen
he first time. This was a new adaptation of "Les Filles de
284 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D«75
Marbre " (" The Marble Heart "). " The Romance of a Poor Young
Man" was revived April 17; "The Road to Ruin," with H. J.
Montague as Harry Dornton, was seen April 24.
A matinee benefit was given April 29 for the Dan Bryant
Benefit Fund. The following is a copy of the programme:
Mr. Honeyton . .
After which —
"A HAPPY PAIR."
H. J. Montague I Mrs. Honeyton
"THE RIVALS."
AdaDyas
John Gilbert
W. R. Floyd
Sir Anthony Absolute .
Sir Lucius O'Trigger
Capt. Absolute .... £. Amott
Bob Acres H. Beckett
Faulkland J. W. CarroU
David . . .
Lydia Languish
Airs. Malaprop
£. M. Holland
Jeffreys Lewis
Mme. Ponisi
Julia Dora Goldthwaitc
Lucy KateBartlctt
The following is the Treasurer's report of the several benefits
and donations in behalf of the family of the late Dan Bryant:
RECEIVED FROM MANAGERS,
Wallack's Theatre
Union Sq. Theatre
Booth's Theatre .
Theatre Comique
Olympic Theatre
Lyceum Theatre .
$1,305.50
1,088.50
926.00
801.75
335.25
263.50
Park Theatre ....
Bowery Opera House .
San Francisco Minstrels
Academy of Music . •
$i4»-5''
FROM BENEFIT GIVEN AT
Chicago, under auspices of Danl. O'Hara, City Treasurer
FROM SALE OF PICTURE
Donated by Lysander Thompson, Jr
DONATIONS.
W. J. Florence
Thos. J. Creamer
Dion Boucicault
A. Oakey Hall
J. J. 0*Donohue
J. T. Raymond
A^, X^« x^» .
Arthur Cheney (Globe
Theatre, Boston) .
Wright Sanford . .
Miss Neilson . . .
H. J. Montague . .
Richard O'Gorman .
J. Murphy, Comedian
J. L. Toole . . .
$250.00
200.00
150.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
Geo. A. Dickerson .
Dan's friend " M." .
Miller, Morrison & Co.
Dominick Murray .
"Mark Twain" . .
George Loveday . .
George Tyson . .
W. A. Seaver . . .
Dan Shelby, Buffalo
Anonymous, by Mr.
H. J. Montague .
Count Joannes . .
A Friend ....
71
16,903.
I652.
$128.
150
50.
SO-
25-
25
25
25
25.00
25.00
10.00
1. 00
$1,821.00
WALLACK'S THEATRE
285
EW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, BY MR. M. MITCHELL.
Travers $100.00
tebora 50.00
i George 50.00
SVhite 25.00
Patterson 25.00
Prentiss 25.00
W. S. Neilson $25.00
C. F. Woerisboffer .... 25.00
Soutter & Co. 25.00
$350.00
NEW YORK SUN, BY C. A. DANA.
i Wilkes $100.00
Hill 100.00
I Wilkeson .... 20.00
A Friend
Plus . .
$900
1. 00
$230.00
NEW YORK TIMES, BY L. J. JENNINGS.
idenhoff $25.00
ennings 25.00
. H. Dykers .... 10.00
Martin 10.00
P 5.00
Jos. F. Navarro $5-oo
" F." 5.00
F.C Winkle 5.00
tgO'OO
lale of boxes $168.84
tale of general admission tickets 4^15*95
J. C. \V illiamson, comedian, Australia 56.00
John McCullough, proceeds of benefit given at California
itre San Francisco, Cal 94^*90
Grand total $16,163.99
New York, July 21, 1875.
i is to certify that Messrs. Josh Hart, W. R. Floyd, and A. M. Palmer have
ly paid to me, as trustee for myself and Marie Bryant, Jeremiah Bryant,
I Bryant, and Teresa Bryant, the children of the late Daniel Bryant, sixteen
nd one hundred and sixty-three 99-100 dollars, being the proceeds realized
ceived by the said Josh Hart, W. R. Floyd, and A. M. Palmer, as the com-
of the associated managers of the City of New York, from individual dona-
und from the performances given by the theatres of New York, Chicago, and
rancisco, for the benefit of myself and children.
16,163.99 Mrs. Dan Bryant.
ss: Fred A. Lovecraft.
i Happy Pair" and "The Rivals'* were played May 8; "The
Heiress,*' May 12, matinee, May 22, and the rest of the week.
season closed May 29, when " The Lady of Lyons " was given :
e Melnotte . . H. J. Montague
Deschapelles J. W. Carroll
Deschapclles . . Mme. Ponisi
IT Melnotte . . Mrs. John Sefton
)am.is .... John Gilbert
I J. B. Polk
cant E. Plvmpton
le Aaa Dyas
Gaspard C. £. Edwin
Landlord G. F. Browne
Major J. F. Josephs
Capt. Dupont J. Peck
Gervais T. Atkins
Notary G. Comstock
Jeannette Clara Bate
Marian Miss J. Francis
286 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Ci»75
A summer season began May 31 by Harrigan and Hart, in
"The Donovans," with the following company: W. E. Sheridan,
Welsh Edwards, J. W. Jennings, Geo. L. Stout, John W. Norton,
Walter Eytinge, C. E, Edwin, J. Curran, Mme. Ponisi, Bessie
Vivian, W. J. Leonard, J. Peck, E. M. Holland, J. F. Josephs,
Ada Monk (first appearance at this theatre), and Alice Clayton.
The Peak Family of Bellringers, Charles and Carrie Austin, the
"Zoua\e Drill" artists, Nellie St. John, balladist, and Baby
Bindley appeared in the play.
The next regular season commenced Oct. 5, 1875, with this
company : H. J. Montague, Harry Beckett, Chas. Stevenson, Wm.
Herbert, Harry Gwynette, W. J. Leonard, Geo. C. Jordan, Jr., J.
Peck, John Gilbert, W. R. Floyd, E. M. Holland, J. W. Shannon,
Chas. Rosene, C. E. Edwin, T. Atkins, J. F. Josephs, Effie Ger-
mon, Mrs. John Sefton, Nina Varian, Miss C. Blaisdell, Miss
Foster, Miss C. Bate, Kate Bartlett, Geraldine Maye, lone Burke,
Mme. Ponisi, and Ada Dyas. Thomas Baker was musical con-
ductor; John Gilbert, acting manager; W. R. Floyd, stage di-
rector; J. S. Wright, prompter; and Theo. Moss, treasurer.
'' The Overland Route " was the opening play, and had this cast :
Tom Dexter •
Solomon Frazer
Lovibond . •
Moleskin . .
Capt. Smart .
Mrs. Lovibond
Mrs. Colepepper
Miss Grimwood
H. T. Montague
John Gilbert
. Harry Beckett
£. M. Holland
. H. Gwynette
. Effie Germon
Geraldine Maye
. Kate Bartlett
Colepepper
Major McTurk
Capt. Clavering
Hardistiy • .
Tottle . . .
Mrs. Seabright
Mrs. Rabbits .
. .W. Herbert
J. W. Shannon
. . C. Rosene
Geo. Jordan, Jr.
. W. J. Leonsud
. . Ada Dyas
Miss C. BlaisdeD
This was the first appearance at this theatre of J. W. Shannon, ^
C. Rosene, Harry Gwynette, Geo. C. Jordan, Jr., and Geraldine^
Maye's first appearance on any stage. " Caste " was played Nov.,^
8, with the first appearance in New York of George Honey, in hi^s
original character of Eccles :
George D'Alroy
Capt. Hawtree
Sam Gerridge
Eccles . . .
H. T. Montague
C. A. Stevenson
E. M. Holland
Geo. Honey
Dixon . .
Esther Eccles
Polly Eccles
The Marquise
J. F. Joseph-. =
. Ada Dya -"^
Effie Gcrmo-^^
Mme. Poni^^
Dec. 9 " Bosom Friends, *' adapted by Horace Wigan from
Sardou's "Nos Intimes," was given, with this cast:
Doctor Bland . . . H. J. Montague
Yielding John Gilbert
Donoghue Harry Beckett
Union Edward Arnott
Mrs. Meanley . . . Mme. Ponisi
Amy Geraldine Maye
Gimp Miss Thornton
Frederick . . . . C. A. Stevenson
Meanley W. Herbert
Barravell E. M. Holland
Mrs. Union Ada Dyas
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WALLACK'S THEATRE
287
•* Caste" was repeated Dec. 21; "Home" was revived Jan. 3,
1876, and had this cast:
Col. John White . . Lester Wallack
Capt Moontraffe . . J. W. Carroll
Dorrison ' John Gilbert
Dora Kate BartleU
Bertie . . .
Mra. Pinchbeck
Lucy ....
Willie Seymour
. . Ada Dyas
Geraldine Majre
This was Lester Wallack's first appearance in two years. "A
Quiet Family " was also acted on this occasion. Byron's comedy,
''Married in Haste/' was first seen in this city Jan. 12, and had
this cast:
Gibson Greene • . Lester Wallack
Percy Pendragon . . . John Gilbert
Augustus Vere . . C. A. Stevenson
eaiah Grainger . . J. W. Shannon
rs. Grainger (first appear-
ance at this theatre) . . Rose Lisle
Ethel Ada Dyas
Rackstraw W. Herbert
Pritchard .... Ethel Thornton
Baffles i* ^* Carroll
Munchance . • • . G. F. Browne
Feb. 7 " John Garth " was revived, with Alex. Fitzgerald as
Paulo Barretti and Nina Varian as Minnie Garth, their first ap-
pearance at this theatre. "She Stoops to Conquer," Feb. 21;
March 3, "Caste;" mating, March 4, "The Romance of a Poor
Young Man;" March 13, "The Wonder;" March 28, "The Cap-
tain of the Watch" and "Woodcock's Little Game," matinee and
evening; April 9, "Tears, Idle Tears," with H. J. Montague in his
original character of Wilfred Cumberledge. A new comedv
drama by A. C. Wheeler and J. Steele Mackaye, entitled "Twins,
was produced April 12, and had this cast:
Lester Wallack
Chester Delafield {
Mark Delafield S *
Mafnns Rounse . . . John Gilbert
Habert Vince . . . C. A. Stevenson
Doctor Puddiphat . . . W. Herbert
Victoria Golden . . . Effie Germon
May Delafield
Mrs. Amiable
Richard Wylde
Wolfe . . .
Mrs. Delafield
Mrs. Clift . .
Geraldine Maye
Miss C. Blaisdell
. W. R. Floyd
. £. M. Holland
. . Ada Dyas
Mrs. John Sefton
tt
London Assurance " was given April 26 :
Charles (first time)
Dazzle ....
Sir Harcourt . .
Mark Meddle . .
DoUy Spanker
H. J. Montague
Lester Wallack
John Gilbert
. Harry Beckett
. W. R. Floyd
Lady Gay Ada Dyas
Pert Efiie Germon
Max J. W. Shannon
Cool £. M. Holland
Grace lone Burke
May 16 "How She Loves Him" was revived, and the season
closed May 27. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Florence began a summer
term May 29 with "The Mighty Dollar," which had this cast:
288 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D877
Roland Vance . .
Lord Clairngorm . .
Washington Skidmore,
Senator Hogwhistle .
Bardwell Slote . .
Charley Brood . •
Arthur
Tom Dart ....
. Frank Weston
W. J. Ferguson
E. M. Holland
G. C. Sherman
W. J. Florence
. W. R. Floyd
. J. W. CarroU
J. W. Shannon
Geo. Saville . . . W. A. Whitecar
Libby Josephine Baker
Laura Ethel Thornton
Lafayette C. E. Edwin
Tarquinious . . . . C. Townseod
Mrs. Gilfiory .... Mrs. Florence
Clara Dart May Howard
Blanche lone Borke
The season closed Sept. 30, when "The Mighty Dollar" was
acted for the one hundred and eighteenth time at this theatre,
and the two hundred and twenty-second time in this city.
On Oct. 3, 1876, the next regular season opened with Harry
Beckett, H. J. Montague, Ed. Amott, Wm. Herbert, Joseph
Shannon (right name Sendlebeck), Walter Eytinge, C. E. Edwin,
T. Wilson, J. Peck, W. J. Leonard, C. A. Stevenson, John Gil-
bert, Dion Boucicault, K M. Holland, Ada Dyas, Rose Wood,
Mme. Ponisi, Josephine Baker, Mrs. John Sefton, Miss Blaisdell,
Effie Germon, Clara Bate, Ethel Thornton, and Florence Villiers.
"Forbidden Fruit" was the initial performance, and was thus
cast:
Sergeant Buster
Cato Dove
Capt. Derringer
Dodd. . . .
Swalbach . •
Victor . . .
. Hanv Beckett
H. J. Montague
. . £. Amott
W. Herbert
J. W. Shannon
W. Eytinge
Joseph . . •
Mrs. Cato Dove
Mrs. Buster •
Zulu ....
Julia Cripps .
C E. Edwin
. Ada Dyas
Mme. Ponisi
Effie Germon
Miss Blaisdeli
Nov. 9 " The Shaughraun " was revived, with Boucicault as
Conn, Montague as Molineax, Rose Wood as Arte O'Neale, and
Josephine Baker as Moya. A benefit for the Brooklyn Theatre
fire sufferers was given Dec. 21, when "Caste" was]| acted, and
also "Forty and Fifty." Jan. 8, 1877, "Forbidden Fruit "was
revived; Palgrave Simpson and Herman Merivale*s drama, "AH
For Her," was produced Jan. 22, and had this cast:
Richard Radford (first appearance
at this theatre) . Steele Mackaye
Hugh Trevor . .
Capt. Mervale
Alice ....
Mary Rivers . .
Lester Wallack
George Clarke
. Ada Dyas
Rose Wood
Geystone .... Mrs. John Sefton
Col. Darner E. Arnott
Maurice C. A. Stevenson
Laurence .... E. M. Holland
Donald C. E. Edwin
Edgar J. W. Shannon
Feb. 7 "A Morning Call" and "Married Life" were seen, and
Feb. 12 "Wild Oats" was played, with this cast:
Farmer J. W. Shannon
Banks W. ]. Leonard
Lamp C. E. Edwin
Trap James Curran
Lady Amaranth . . . Rose Wood
Amelia Mrs. John Sefton
Sir George Thunder
Ephraim Smooth
Harry Thunder
Jennie Gammon
Rover . . .
John Dory
Tim ....
John Gilbert
. Harry Beckett
C. A. Stevenson
. Effie Germon
Lester Wallack
Edward Arnott
E. M. Holland
WALLACK'S THEATRE
289
ie Stoops to Conquer" was given Feb. 26; March 6, "The
5;" "My Awful Dad" had its first American presentation
1 10, and was thus cast :
; Evergreen . Lester Wallack
Evergreen . . . Hany Beckett
Kotchberg J. W. Shannon
ircy E. M. HoUand
C. Edwin
W. J. Leonard
consequence of the indisposition of Lester Wallack, "The
s '* was revived the second week in April. " Rosedale " was
k1 May 14, and had this cast :
Mrs. Biggs
Evaneeiine
Matilda .
Emma .
Charlotte
Mrs. John Sefton
Ethel Thornton
Rose Wood
Josephine Baker
. . Clara Bate
McKenna .
nry Cobb .
w Lei^h
avendish May
r Green
\dela . .
ral Daw
ly Robb
t
John Gilbert
. Harry Beckett
. Edward Amott
Cyril Searle
. W. J. Leonard
Florence Villiers
W. Eytinge
. . C. Edwin
. . T. Atkins
Doxy . . .
Sir Arthur . .
Lady Florence
Rosa Leigh
Tabitha Stork
Sarah Sykes .
Mother Mix .
Primrose . .
Elliot Grey
. . . J. Peck
AUie Dorrington
Ada Dyas
Effie Germon
Mrs. Farren
Mrs. J. Sefton
Miss Blaisdell
Miss Bate
Lester Wallack
a Dyas took a benefit June 7, when "A Wolf in Sheep's
king" was acted, with this cast:
' Carew
Carcw
. H. J. Montague
Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
. Allie Dorrington
Kester Chedzoy . . . . W. Herbert
Ann Carew Ada D3ras
Keziah Effie Germon
is was followed by a recitation of "The Bridge of Sighs,"
iflfreys Lewis ; and the quarrel scene from " The School for
ial," John Gilbert as Sir Peter Teazle and Fanny Davenport
idy Teazle.
ic fourth act of " Love's Sacrifice " was next given by Marie
iwright and Frederick B. Warde, and the performance closed
the fourth act of "The Lady of Lyons," George Rignold as
ie and Ada Dyas as Pauline. A summer season commenced
II with Lettie Allen, in a drama called "Waves," which had
cast:
r Leslie .
rt Leslie
ird Gordon
inc Shirley
Bri^htless
Bn^htless
>Dso Howard
J. B. Atwater
Cyril Searle
W. Eytinge
W. J. Leonard
Effie Germon
Mrs. A. F. Baker
Blanche Galton
. W. R. Floyd
Capt. Walton .
Jerry Timpkins
Sidney Morton
Edna Gordon .
Mrs. Leslie
Mrs. Stacey .
Mrs. Warren .
Theo. Hamilton
. Thos. Whiffen
Lewis Baker
Lettie Allen
Mme. Ponisi
Marion P. Qifton
Ethel Thornton
lis was the first appearance here of Thomas Whififen, Mrs.
ina Fisher Baker, and Blanche Galton (Mrs. Thomas Whif-
also the New York debut of Marion P. Clifton.
>L. II. — 19
290 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE [1877
June 28 Henry Morford's play, "Crabbed Age" was given, and
introduced for the first time at this theatre May Roberts and May
Gallagher, who acted Mme. Dumonlin and Juliette. July 2, Philip
Stoner's drama, "Woodleigh," introducing for the first time at
this theatre Marie Bates, who acted Abigail Wildron. For J. B.
Atwater's benefit, July 20, "The Stranger" was played, with
Atwater as the Stranger, Lettie Allen as Mrs. Haller, Mary
Davenport as Countess Wintersen, and E. B. Holmes as Solomoa
Aug. 20 the Lydia Thompson company appeared in " Bluebeard,"
with this cast :
Selim Lydia Thompson
Bluebeard Fred Marshall
Abrahim Horatio Saker
Fatima Alice Burville
O'Shacabac .... Ella Chapman
Corporal Zoug Zoug . Willie Edouin
Hassan Marie Williani
Sister Anne .... Lina MenriUe
Fez Emily Duncan
Zaid Kate Everleigh
Beda Marion Elmore
Reece and Famie's burlesque of "Oxygen" was seen Aug. 27:
Prince Fritz
Van Fricasse
Gretchen .
Niklause .
Franz . .
Van Blazen
Hermance
Lydia Thompson
. Fred Marshall
. Marion Elmore
. Wm. Forrester
. Willie Edouin
• Kate Everleigh
. Alice Atherton
Hanserl Emily Duncan
Otto Marie Williams
Dr. Ox Horatio Saker
Tarantula Ella Chapman
Suzel Alice Bunrilk
Lotchen Lina Merville
Alexander Henderson, husband of Lydia Thompson, and man-
ager of this company, died at Cannes, France, Feb. i, 1886.
Sept 12, "Robinson Crusoe," with Lydia Thompson in the title
r61e. The next regular season opened Oct. i, 1877, with Bouci-
cault's play "Marriage," which had this cast:
Silas Auldjo . • .
Walter Auldjo .
Constant Tine . .
Mrs. Constant Tifle
Mrs. Tarbox . . ,
Fannie
Archibald . . . .
John Gilbert
Eben Plympton
. Edward Arnott
. Rose Coghlan
Mme. Ponisi
. Stella Boniface
H. J. Montague
Persimmons H. Beckett
Virginia Effie GernKm
Mudgeon E. M. Holland
Josephine Meta Bartlett
Rosalie Pearl Eytinge
Miss Sniffe . . . Mrs. John Sefton
Celia Miss Thornton
A matinee benefit was given Nov. 8 for the Custer Monument
fund, when "Jane Eyre" was acted with this cast:
Judith J. L. Carhart
Rochester .... McKee Rankin
Mrs. Reed .... Jenny Carroll
Lady Clarens Emily Rigl
Grace
Adele
Bessie
Jane Eyre (first time)
Miss Watsoa
Gracie Wade
. Emily Lein»
Clara Monit
Frank Marshall's comedy drama, "False Shame," was first seen
here Nov. 12, and had this cast:
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Earl of Dashini^on
Hon. Chas. Ewart
Arthur ....
Ernest Bragleigfa
CoL Howard . .
Lieut Gray . •
J. W. Shannon
C. £. Edwin
H. J. Montague
. . E. Arnott
. John Gilbert
W. A. Eytinge
Mary . .
Philip . .
Magdalen •
Mrs. Howard
Constance .
MetaBardeU
E. M. Holland
Rose Coghlan
Mme. Ponisi
Stella Bonilace
"Won at Last," by Steele Mackaye, was first played here Dec.
10^ when Gabrielle du Sauld made her first appearance at this
theatre. It was thus cast :
John Fleming . .
Major Bunker
Sophie Bunker
Baron Von Spiegel
Prof. Tracy . .
Dr. Sterling . .
H. J. Montague
. . £. M. Holland
Gabrielle du Sauld
J. W. Shannon
. . John Gilbert
. . W. R. Floyd
Will . . ,
Mrs. Tracy
Mandle . .
Driscol . .
Grace . .
Flora . .
Eben Pl3rnipton
Mme. Ponisi
. W. A. Eytinge
. G. F. Browne
. Rose Coghlan
Mrs. John Sefton
Lester Wallack's first appearance this season was Jan. 14, 1878,
as Adonis Evergreen in "My Awful Dad." "School" was acted
Jan. 25, and continued for two weeks. For John Brougham's
benefit (matinee Feb. 14), "A Sheep in Wolf's Clothing," the
third act of "School," and "Kerry" were given. In the latter
play Katharine Rogers acted Blanche Desmond; George Clarke,
Captain Desmond; and Dion Boucicault, Kerry. "Money" was
revived Feb. 18, when John Brougham made his first appearance
here in four years, acting Benjamin Stout; Lester Wallack as
Alfred Evelyn; H. J. Montague, Capt. Dudley Smooth, and
John Gilbert (for the first time in this city), Sir John Vesey.
^London Assurance" was done March 18. "Diplomacy" had
this cast for its first production April i :
Henry Beaadercq . Lester Wallack
Jolian Beauclercq H. J. Montague
Coantess Zicka . . . Rose Coghlan
Lady Fairfax (first appearance
at this theatre) . . Sara Stevens
Dora (first appearance at this
theatre) Maud Granger
Orloff . •
Marquise .
Algie . .
Baron Stein
Craven . .
Antoine . .
Minon . .
Frederic Robinson
Mme. Ponisi
. W. R. Floyd
J. W. Shannon
w. A. Evtinge
. . H. Ay ling
. Pearl Eytinge
This comedy ran until the close of the season, June 16, and the
next season commenced Sept. 10, 1878. The company consisted
of John Gilbert, C. F. Coghlan, J. A. Kennedy, Charles Rock-
well, Charles Barron, Wm. R. Floyd, Harry Beckett, J. W. Shan-
non, E. M. Holland, W. J. Leonard, Mme. Ponisi, Rose Coghlan,
Mrs. William Lindsay (Mrs. John Sefton), Effie Germon, Miss
Blaisdell, John Brougham, C. E. Edwin, W. A. Eytinge, H.
Pearson, Meta Bartlett, Stella Boniface, Nellie Bingham, Vin-
cent Hogan, Pearl Eytinge, Mamie and Alice McCormack, and
Miss E. Grant. " Clarissa Harlowc " was the opening bill, and
I'eceived this cast:
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Col. Harlowe .
Lovelace . .
The Professor
Chaffinch . .
James . . .
Mrs. Harlowe .
Clarissa . .
John Gilbert
. C. F. Coghlan
J. W. Shannon
. £. M. Holland
. W. J. Leonard
Mme. Ponisi
Rose Coghlan
Capt. Solmer
Geo. Harlowe
Jack Belcher
Sir Giles .
Jacob Budd
Gurtha . .
Jennie . .
Chas. Rockwell
. J. A. Kennedy
. Chas. Barron
. W. R. Floyd
• Harry Beckett
. Mrs. Lindsay
. Effie Germon
This was the first appearance at this theatre of C. F. Coghlan,
J. A. Kennedy, and Charles Barron. The Mrs. Lindsay who
played Mrs. Gurtha, was formerly Mrs. John Sefton, who had been
married to William Lindsay, turf reporter of The New YorkClipper*
"The School for Scandal " was presented Sept. 21, and had this
cast:
Lady Sneerwell . . . Pearl Eytinge
Rowley W. J. Leonard
Trip C. E. Edwin
Lady Sneerwell's Servant,
Harry Pearson
Sir Peter John Gilbert
Sir Oliver .... John Brougham
Charles Chas. F. Coghlan
Sir Benjamin .... Chas. Barron
Crabtree
Moses .
Careless
Sir Harry
Snake .
Lady Teazle
Mrs. Candour
Maria . .
, W. R. Hoyd
£. M. Hollaod
. Harry Beckett
Vincent Hogan
W. A. Eytinge
Rose Coghlan
, Mme. Ponisi
Stella Bonifu^e
Oct. 7 " The Road to Ruin " was seen, when Genevieve Rogers
appeared as Sophia Freelove; Oct. 21, "The Jealous Wife;" a
matinee performance Oct. 23 of "The Road to Ruin," for the
benefit of the yellow fever sufferers ; Oct. 28, "The Rivals," with
Chas. Coghlan as Capt. Absolute; matinee, Nov. 11, Bumand's
comedy, "Our Club," was first acted, and had this cast:
Stanislaus .
Alphonse .
Henry . .
Capt. Ranger
Baffley . .
Doctor Stanmore
Capt. Farrborough
Tom Rippendale .
. W. R. Floyd
. C. F. Coghlan
. Chas. Barron
W. A. Eytinge
. W.J. Leonard
J. W. Shannon
Chas. Rockwell
E. M. Holland
Richard Frobisher
Mrs. Dubuisson
Nellie Gourdon
Amanda . .
Lady Ethel
Mrs. Wray
Polly . . .
. Harry Beckett
. Effie Germon
Stella Bonifecc
. Minnie ViniDg
. Rose Coghlan
. Mrs. Lindsay
Nellie Bingbaio
Dec. 4, an adaptation from the German of " Mein Leopold," W
Dr. F. Harris and Fred Williams, entitled "My Son," had it5
first representation, and was thus cast:
Herr Mehlmeyer
HerrWilhier . .
Herr Schwalbach
Herr Weigel . .
Leopold . . .
Rudolph . . .
Sandor . . . .
. . H. Beckett
John Brougham
J. W. Shannon
John Gilbert
Chas. Rockwell
. Chas. Barron
E. M. Holland
Hemple W. J. LconaM
Clara Rose Coghlan
Mina Effie Gcnnoa
Frau Willner .... Mme. Pomfl
Emma Stella Bonihct
Anna Meta Bartktt
Marie Pearl Eytinge
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A matinee benefit was tendered John Gilbert Dec. 5, in honor
of the completion of his fiftieth year upon the stage. The pro-
gramme was: Third act of '^ Almost a Life/' with this cast:
Avisie Dorancbe .
Jules De Bonneval
Countess Claimot
Coant Clairnot .
FrinciDC • • •
. Maud Granger
Eben Plvmpton
. Rose Osborne
Henry Eytinge
Carlotta Evelyn
Dr. Saumire . . . . H. A. Weaver
PhiUipe B. Maglnley
Jerome Gas Levicl
Manuel B. T. Rinm>ld
Colinet Chas. Leclercq
M. Doranche . . . . E. H. Stevens
Madelaine Sadie Bigelow
A recitation by George S. Knight came next, and was followed
by "Kerry," with this cast:
Blanche Desmond
Gerald Desmond
Capt Coldham
Agnes Booth
C A. Stevenson
C. Rockwell
Kerry Dion Boucicaolt
Dr. Mellish ... J. W. Shannon
Kate Stella Boniface
"A Morning Call," with Lester Wallack as Sir Edward Ardent
and Ada Dyas as Lady Chillington, was the next item on the pro-
gramme, and was succeeded by the screen scene from " The School
for Scandal '* :
Sir Peter .
Lady Teazle
John Gibbs Gilbert I Charles C. F. Coghlan
. . Rose Coghlan I Joseph Chas. Barroo
After this Mr. Gilbert addressed the audience. The third act of
" The Danicheff s " was next seen, with this cast :
Ossip . . . Chas. R. Thome, Jr.
Nickifor H. F. Daly
Countess Danichefi^ Mrs. £. J. Phillips
Count Vladimer ... W. Ramsey
Anna Sara Jewett
Then came the "bagatelle " called "The Chinese Question " :
Billy J. C. Williamson Harry W. S. Harkins
Kitty . . . Mrs. J. C. Williamson Fred A. H. Stuart
Mrs. Freewell
Miss A. Eaton
Nellie Leonore Bigelow
The entertainment closed with the negro sketch, "Society
Actors," by Billy Birch and Charley Backus.
John G. Gilbert was bom at Boston, Mass., Feb. 27, 1810, and
was one of the few American-bom actors connected with Wallack's
Theatre. His first appearance on the stage was at the Tremont
Theatre, in his native city, Nov. 28, 1828, as Jaffier, in "Venice
Preserved." His first appearance in this citv was at the Old
Bowery Theatre in June, 1839, as Sir Edward Mortimer, in "The
Iron Chest" He had prior to this been in the Southern theatres.
It was at the old Camp Street theatre, New Orleans, La., that he
played small business. Being cast for Sir Frederick Vemon, in
" Rob Roy," he resolved to make his mark. Just before going on
for the part that night (he was letter perfect at rehearsal) he was
anxiously waiting for his cue; but when it came and took him on
294 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D87«
the stage he grew faint, dizzy, hot, and cold, by turns; in fact,
he was taken with ''stage fright/' and was speechless. He was
roundly hissed, which brought him to his senses, and he managed
to get through the performance after a fashion. In April, 1847, he
went to England, and appeared at the Princess* Theatre, London,
as Robert Bramble, in "The Poor Gentleman." He returned to
this country, and appeared at the old Park Theatre here. Sept 30,
1848, in "The Rivals." He remained at that theatre until its de-
struction by fire, Dec. 16, 1848. He spoke the "tag" in "Naval
Engagements," the last piece performed there, and had the last word
on the stage. He first appeared at Wallack*s Theatre (Thirteenth
Street and Broadway) Sept. 22, 1862, as Sir Peter Teazle, and
continued with Mr. Wallack until the end of that gentleman's
management His first wife died in this city, Oct 27, 1866.
His second wife (a non-professional lady) was Sarah H. Gavett,
to whom he was married in June, 1867. He was one of the best
representatives of old men ever seen on the American stage. He
died at Boston, Mass., June 17, 1889, where he had been lying ill
since May 22. Mr. Gilbert's ailment was Bright's disease of the
kidneys. He had long been troubled with that malady, but had
concealed the fact from his most intimate friends. He was con-
scious until within three minutes of the end. On his seventy-
eighth birthday, Feb. 27, 1888, he was given a dinner at the Lamhi'
club, this city. His last appearance on any stage was made
with Joseph Jefferson's company, which concluded a two weeks'
engagement in "The Rivals," at the Fifth Avenue Theatre, this
city, on Nov. 10, 1888, Mr. Gilbert playing Sir Anthony; Mr-
Jefferson, Bob Acres; and Mrs. John Drew, Mrs. Malaprop.
Some of Mr. Gilbert's greatest impersonations were: King
John, Hubert, King Philip, Cardinal Pandulph, Sir Peter Teazle,
Sir Oliver Surface, Crajytree, Rowley, Sir Anthony Absolute, Kit
Cosey, Sir William Dorrilon, Lord Pleony, Sir William Fondlove,
Sir John Falstaff, Justice Woodcock, Malvolio, Polonius, the Ghost
of King Hamlet, Dogberry, Adam, Leontes, Antigonus, Autoly-
cus, Mr. Simpson, Lord Duberly, Tom Noddy, Captain Copp»
Colonel Hardy, Governor Heartall, Sir Bashful Constant, Lord
Ogleby, Dr. Cantwell, Sir Robert Bramble, Sir Francis Gripe,
Squeers, Mr. Dombey, Justice Greedy, Colonel Damas, Admiraul
Kingston, Don Manuel, Old Hardcastle, Shylock, Sir Edward
Mortimer, Dr. Dilworth, Sir Paul Pagoda, Sir Paladin Scruple*
Sir Harcourt Courtley, Sarcasm, Dominie Sampson, Bailie Nic^
Jarvie, Sir Alexander Shendryn, Penruddock, Adrastus, lag ^^»
Master Walter, Matthew Elmore, Henry VHL, Cardinal Wolse^'
Jacques, Adam Brock, Old Nerval, Job Thornberry, Jesse Rur^»-^»
Menenius, Adam Winterton, Old Rapid, Mr. Aspen, and Coddl "^
He completely identified himself with his many characters, whetl*^—^
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as the choleric Sir Anthony Absolute, the polished old fop, Sir
Harcourt Courtley, sturdy and tender Job Thomberry, or the aged
and tottering Lord Ogleby, in "The Clandestine Marriage,"
which was a faultless performance. Roderick Penruddock, in
"The Wheel of Fortune," was another capital impersonation of
his. His Caleb Plummer, in "The Cricket on the Hearth," was
a perfect gem, — a thoroughly artistic realization of the part, and
his Col. Damas, in "The Lady of Lyons," was a fine dramatic pic-
ture of the bluff and brave old soldier.
The first time on any stage of Paul Merritt's play, "At Last,"
was Dec. 30, and with this cast:
John Garlan .
Richard Roxby
Austin Granby
Fitzroy Smith .
Lester Wallack
. C. F. Co;;hlan
Chas. Rockwell
. W. R. Floyd
Magnum . .
Mrs. Sharkleigh
Cissy Granby .
Annie . . .
J. W. Shannon
. Effie Germon
Stella Boniface
. Rose Coghlan
"Ours" was revived Jan. 13, 1879. A matinee benefit was
given Feb. 14 for the farewell of Sig. Brignoli, when the opera
''Don Pasquale " was sung; Mile. lima De Murska as Norina,
Brignoli as Ernest, Fcrranti as Dr. Malatesta, Susini as Don
Pasquale.
Boucicault's adaptation from Dumas' "Spellbound" was first
acted Feb. 24. The cast:
Count Raool . . . Lester Wallack
Victor W. R Floyd
Charles Joseph Holland
Ali Chas. Rockwell
Mondor W. A. £y tinge
Brissac W. J. Leonard
George De Sonneval . £. M. Holland
Mme. De La Roche,
Mrs. G. C. Boni^e
Louis De La Roche . . Henr^ Lee
Marie tte . . . . Miss £. Blaisdcll
Remy C. £. Edwin
Notary G. C. Sherman
Gabrielle Rose Coghlan
Mrs. Robinson • . . Mabel Jordan
Suzanne Pearl Eytinge
Marthe Minnie Vining
This was the first appearance at this theatre of Henry Lee and
Mabel Jordan, and the New York d6but of Joseph Holland. ** A
Scrap of Paper ** was first played at this house March 10, and re-
ceived this cast :
Louise de La Glaciere, Stella Boniface
Mile. Zenolie .... Effie Gerraon
Prosper Couramoant, Lester Wallack
M. Briscmouche . . . John Gilbert
Baron de La Glaciere, Chas. Rockwell
Suzanne de Ruseville . Rose Coghlan
MUe. MathUde de Mcrival,
Kate Rartlett
Mme. Dupont . . Miss £. Blaisdell
••The Snowball" had its first hearing here April 28, and was
thus cast:
Anatole .
Baptiste
Francois
Pauline .
N. S. Wood
C. E. Edwin
. . J. Peck
Pearl Eytinge
Felix Featherstone . . C. F. Coghlan
Harry Prendergast . . W. R. Floyd
Arabella Featherstone . Rose Coghlan
Uncle John .... John Gilbert
Ethel Stella Boniface
Penelope Effie Germon
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" Delicate Ground " preceded the comedy, with Katharine Rogers
as Pauline, and Mr. Coghlan as Citizen Sangfroid A novel and
unique representation of "Pinafore" in miniature commenced May
5 by a company of juvenile actors. They gave a series of family
matinees. The company was under the management of John T.
Ford and E. E. Zimmerman. The performances were g^ven eadi
day in the week. " Pinafore " had this juvenile cast :
Sir Joseph Porter
Ralph Rackstraw
Tom Tucker .
Tom Bowline . .
Dick Deadeye
Capt. Corcoran
Josephine . .
. Harry Davenport
. . Miss Jennie
Baby Belle Goodman
Harry Wagner
, . F. W. Hae(£ich
, . . . J. B. Smith
. . . Nellie Everest
Phoebe . .
Bill BobsUy
Bob Becket
First Marine
Buttercup .
Hebe . .
. IdaGallagfacr
• R. Schnodt
• . C. Minchm
B. C. AndenoD
DoUie Williams
. LilliePanlow
The season closed May 17, and a summer term commenced May
19 with "As You Like It," Miss Ada Cavendish being the star:
Rosalind . .
Duke Frederick
Jaaues .
Orlando
Adam
Touchstone
Oliver
Corin
Amiens .
Celia
Le Beau
Ada Cavendish
F. A. Tannehill
Fred. Robinson
. Jos. Wheelock
John Gilbert
. Harry Gilbert
Chas. Kockwell
£. M. Holland
. .las. Peakes
Stella Boniface
W. A. Eytinge
Banished Duke . . . H. A. Weaier
Sylvius J. A. Kennedy
William C E. Edwin
Jaques De Bois . . . . M. WQioi
Charles R. Wants
Denis J. Ped
Louis Frank LbD
Eustace J. Carter
Audrey Effie Gemoi
Phebe Laura WaDaoe
"The Hunchback," Miss Cavendish as Julia, June 4; "Miss
Gwilt," dramatized from Wilkie Collins' novel of "Armadale,"
was acted for the first time in America June 5, with this cast:
Allen Armadale
Midwinter
Major Milroy
Police Detective
Mr. Darch
Captain Manuel (first appearance
F. 1
. Henry Lee
Jos. Wheelock
E. M. HoUand
. . F. LuU
C. Rockwell
here) F. Hardenbergh
Francis C. E. Edwis
Miss Mib-oy . . . Stella Bonito
Dr. Downward . . H. A. Weaver
Tradesmen's Boy • . H. Peanos
Louisa (first appearance
here) Helen Vioceflt
Miss Gwitt . . . Ada Ga^endiik
" Woolfert's Roost, or a Legend of Sleepy Hollow/' by George
Fawcett Rowe, was first acted on the stage here August 18, with
this cast :
Dolf Haverstraw
Katrina . .
John . . .
The Ghost . .
Phoebe . . •
Ichabod Crane
. . . Henry Lee
. . Kate Forsyth
£. M. Holland
. P. A. Anderson
Connie Thompson
John T. Raymond
Brom Van Brunt .
Baltiis Van Tassel
Dame Haverstraw
Emma ....
Mrs. Perkins . •
F. Hardenbofh
J. W. Shannos
Mme. Pooisi
Courtney Barnef
Josic MjtB
The Maurice Grau French opera company began a short seasoa
Sept. 15, in ''La Fille de Mme. Angot/' which had this cast:
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rtte
vnthe
t .
Use
may
eUn
ille
Lange
Pada Marie
Mile. Delorme
. MIIe.Sylla
Mile. Berthe
Mile. Armand
Mile. Daparc
. MUe. SvUa
Mile. Estradere
MUe. J. Debray
MUe. A. Badn
. Mile. Aogele
Pompoimet Mr. Jatean
LarivaaiUere Mr. Jouard
LoQchard Mr. Uiiplaii
Trenitz Mr. Vilano
Cadet Mr. Terande
GoiUanme Mr. Dnpois
Butenx Mauriei
Un Incroyable .... Mr. Terbd
Un Garcoo . • • • Mr. Moceau
Ange Pitott (first appearmce in
rrench opera) . . M. Victor Caponl
le next regular season opened Oct 4, 1879, when ** Contempt
ourt " was seen for the first time, and with this cast :
not
y •
le .
rUle
lette
Harry Beckett
• Ada Dyzs
Rose Wood
W. R. Floyd
£. M. HoUand
J. W. Shannon
MarioUe .... Miss E. BlaisdeD
Leopold .... W. J. Leonard
Mr. Delacoiir . Frank Hardenbergh
CoL Lucenay • . . Qias. RockweU
Giraod (first ^>pearance at
this theatre). . . . J. ILGUmonr
fter thirty-two consecutive performances, it was withdrawn
6, when Byron's " Our Girls " was acted for the first time,
Iving this cast:
i Qench
Aspland
iodson
tferton
■genet
• Hennr Edwards
. . J. H. Gilmonr
Maorice Barrymore
Stella Boniface
Harry Beckett
Thomas C. E. Edwin
MaUet W. J. Leonard
Mrs. Qench .... Mme. VoniaH
Mabel Clench . • . Rose Wood
Jane Emma Loraine
lis was the first appearance in this theatre of Hany Edwards,
rice Barrymore, and Emma Loraine. Albert Lancaster's
telle, or False and True," followed. It was founded on
buliez's novel, "Samuel Brohl and Company," and cast
Barwood Beech
Blair . .
Lord MUroT
Dr. MoncHtt
Millington .
Nicolo . .
Giacomo
. . H. Beckett
. E. M. HoUand
. J. H. Gilmour
. W. J. Leonard
G. C. Sherman
. T. Mor]g[an
H. Pearson
t Petrovsky . . Gerald Eyre
If Morton Frederic Robinson
ce Chantrey Harry Edwards
Rosenthal . . . C. E. Edwin
le Ada Dyas
ess Rose Wood
Blair Effie Germon
:)ld Heads and Young Hearts" was presented Dec 24, with
first appearance this season of John Gilbert, who had been
»r a long time. He acted Jesse Rural ; J. H. Gilmour, Charles
>uck; Maurice Barrymore, Littleton Coke; and Ada Dyas,
f Alice. "She Stoops to Conquer" was given Dec 29^ with
er Wallack as Charles Marlowe. Con. T. Murphy made his
t here, acting Jeremy. Lester Wallack had but just returned
a Western starring tour. This comedy was acted for one
:, and the receipts were f 10,000; for tne mating %^»S^
298 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE DWo
"A Scrap of Paper" was acted Jan. 5, 1880, when Thomas Jeffer-
son (son of Joseph Jeflferson) made his first appearance here.
"London Assurance" was given Jan. 12; "She Stoops to Con-
quer," Jan. 19; "My Awful Dad," Jan. 26. "The Shaughraun"
was revived Feb. 2, and had this cast:
Capt. Molineux
Robert Ffolliott
Qaire Ffolliott
Bridget Madigan
Father Dolan .
Corry Kinshela
Harvey Duff .
Maurice Barr^ore
. J. H. Gilmour
. . Ada Dyas
Miss £. BUisdell
John Gilbert
Gerald Eyre
. Harry Beckett
Conn . .
Moya . .
Reilly . .
Arte O'Neal
Mrs. O'KeUy
Nancy . •
Dion Boudcault
Stella Boniface
Con. T. Murphy
Rose Wood
. Mme. Ponisi
. Minnie Yiniog
"The Colleen Bawn " was produced Feb. 24; March 8 "The
Liar " was revived, with this cast :
Young Wilding . . Lester Wallack
Sir James Elliott, Maurice Barrymore
Old Wilding .... John Gilbert
Papillion Harry Beckett
John H. Pearson, Jr.
Miss Grantham .... Ada Djas
Miss Godfrey .... Mme. Ponisi
"How She Loves Him " was produced March 15, with this cast:
I Atalanta Cruiser . . Stella Boniface
Lady Selina Raffleticket, Mme. Ponisi
Mrs. Tucker . . . Annie MyrtcUe
Dr. Sparks
Mrs. Vacil .
Tippet . .
Miss Dilwyn
C. E. Edwin
Rose Wood
Minnie Vinins
Jenny Boyd
Tom Vacil .... Lester Wallack
Diogenes .... Dion Boucicault
Dr. Maximum . . . W. J. Leonard
Dr. Skwertz ... J. W. Shannon
Sir Richard Hotspur . John Gilbert
Dick Hartley . . Maurice Barrymore
Capt. Yawley . . . . J. H. Gilmour
Dr. Minimum . . • Harry Edwards
This was the first time Lester Wallack and Dion Boucicault
were seen together in the same play. A matinee benefit was given
March 17 in aid of The Herald Relief fund for the famine-stricken
people in Ireland, when "How She Loves Him" was played to
^591.50; "Old Heads and Young Hearts" was seen March 29;
April 5 "To Marry or Not to Marry" was played, and thus cast:
Sir Oswin Mortland,
Mr. Willowear . .
Lady Susan Courtly
Lora Danberry .
Lester Wallack
. Harry Beckett
. Effie Germon
John Gilbert
Thomas H. Pearson, Jr.
Hester Stella Boniface
Sarah Mortland . . . Mme. Pom»
George Hoey's drama, "A Child of the State," had this cast for
its first production April 21 :
The Count Maurice de Lancy,
Maurice Barrymore
Frederich Von Helmich, John Gilbert
Louise Von Helmich . . Rosa Rand
Christian Gerald Eyre
Heinrich .... Harry Edwards
Gros Rend .... Lester Wallack
Fritz W. J. Leonard
Bidoche Geoige Ulmer
Hans Verner . . . . C. E. Edwin
Carl H. Pearson
Gertrande Emily Rigl
Marie Marion BooUi
Carline Stella Bonifsice
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299
iy Awful Dad '* was revived Bfay 34:
bEyermeii
I Kotchbery
ft .
otte
Celi
Lester Wallack
J. W. ShanDoo
Coo. T. Mnrplij
. Kate BarUett
Minnie Vining
. Mils K. Sn^
Dibe CE. Edwin
Nibe H. Peanon
Cruets W.I. Leonard
Matilda Stelui Boniface
Mrs. Bifgs .... Mme. Pooisi
sa F. Devere, who was in the cast, made his d Aut here. The
ng performance of the season was May 3ip for the benefit of
I. Floyd, when the following bill was offered: '*To Oblige
on/* the third act of "Othello":
Edwin Booth
0 Chas. Rockwell
ia . . . • Generieve Reynolds
Othello . .
Desdemooa
Joha E. McConovgh
. • • MariooBoolh
this came "A Morning Call/' Lester Wallack as Sir
aid and Ada Dyas as Mrs. Chillington. This was succeeded
le third and fourth acts of ** London Assurance/' Rose Coghlan
ady Gay Spanker, and the entertainment closed with ''The
I Lion/* Ellie Wilton playing Mrs. Fitzgig. A special per-
ance occurred June i for the farewell benefit of Harry Beckett
e Household Faiiy/' one act of ''She Stoops to Conquer/' one
f "The Lady of LyonSp" "Married," and Professor Herrmann
I up the programme.
summer season commenced June 5» with F. S Chanfrau in
:/' which had this cast:
• Geo. Woodward
W. J. Leonard
Stella Bonifiue
• . Marion Booth
Victoria Cameron
. . J. McDonald
• .W. V. Ranous
Chanfran
Snnggs .... Leslie Allen
' Squigs . . • . H. A. Weaver
ington Stubbs . . S. H. Vernev
el Bond . . . Fulton Russell
Fitzfoley . . • !• H. Gilmour
\ Temple . • • B. F. Homing
iorge Conquest, with a burlesque and pantomime troupe, ap-
m1 Aug. 5, in ''Grim Goblin/' a two-act extravaganza, with
cast:
Smith .
Capt. Wheeler
Alice Redding
Mrs. Stubbs .
Mrs. Temple .
Frau Pedaers .
Sir Parker . .
1
lac
s Pigmy
George Conquest
ko
Taropire Bat J
Vidow Grizzlegrief, Harry Allen
ones . . George Conquest, Jr.
'"airy Honeydew . Mile. Etheria
ess Melodia Laura Conquest
tigh Shank
3eigh . .
fol . .
b . . .
R. H. Nichols
. M. W. Fiske
Maude Stafford
. A. W. Maflin
Guzsle Ed. Chapman
Waspino • . • • Lillian Lancaster
Venomio H. RicketU
Poisano G. RicketU
An>nus W. Elliott
Stingono E. Harens
Beppo • Elsie Deane
Peppo Bessie Temple
Leppo Alice Wri|:ht
Zeppo Louise Lonng
Sancho Susie Parker
Pedro Sophie Hummel
300 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Ci»»
On the opening night, while doing his act, the " Flying Fairy
and Phantom Flight," in taking the flight, Geo. Conquest fell
from the flies to the stage and sustained a compound fracture of
his left leg. He did not afterwards perform in this country, and
his characters were played by his son. This feat of the Flving
Fairy consisted of the performer flying from floor to ceiling, where
he gasped a swinging trapeze, to which a rope was thrown, and by
which he descended to the stage as quickly as possible. The ac-
cident was caused by the breaking of a rope. The engagement of
this troupe was a failure, and it terminated Sept. ii.
The twenty-ninth season, and the last of Wallack's company at
this house, opened Sept. 30, 1880, with the following company:
Osmond Tearle, Wm. Elton, Harry M. Pitt, John Gilbert, W. R.
Flovd, Gerald Eyre, W. J. Leonard, W. H. Pope, Rose Coghlan,
Stella Boniface, Adelaide Detchon, Kate Bartlett, Misses E
Blaisdell, M. Vining, and A. Elliott, Emma Loraine, Marion
Booth, Mme. Ponisi, Effie Germon, Harry Pearson, Jr., C E.
Edwin, J. H. Gilmour, John W. Jennings, and Harry Edwards.
John Gilbert was acting manager; W. R. Floyd, stage director;
J. S. Wright, prompter; Theo. Moss, treasurer; and Thomas
Baker, musical director. " As You Like It " was the opening
production :
Jaques Osmond Tearle
Adam John Gilbert
Orlando Harry M. Pitt
Oliver Gerald Eyre
Lc Beau J. H. Gilmour
Amiens James G. Peakes
Corin W. J. Leonard
Sylvius Albert Roberts
Touchstone .... William Elton
The Banished Duke, Harry Edwards
Duke Frederick • . James HarrisoB
Charles, the Wrestler . J. M. Laflia
Denis H. Pearson, Jr.
Rosalind Rose CoghlaB
Celia Stella Boniface
Audrey Effie Gennoi
Phebe Marion Booth
Harry Pitt, William Elton, and Osmond Tearle made their
American d^but on this occasion. It was also the first appear-
ance at this theatre of James Harrison and Albert Roberts.
"The Guv'nor" was first acted Oct 19, and marked the first ap-
pearance here of Conway, Adelaide Detchon, and W. L. Gleasoa
"The Guv'nor'* had this cast:
Butterscotch .... John Gilbert
Freddy Osmond Tearle
Gregory .... W. L. Gleason
Cantle Albert Roberts
Aurelia Effie Germon
Theodore Macclesfield,' William Elton
Mrs. Macclesfield . . Mme. Ponisi
The MacToddy . . . Gerald Eyre
Carrie .... Adelaide Detchon
Theodore Harry M. Pitt
Cab Driver .... C. E. Edwin
Ullage George Conway
Kate StcUa Boniface
"Forget Me Not" was first seen here Dec. 18, and was thus
cast:
iti3
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301
ir Horace Welby . Osmond Tearle
tince Malleotti . . Harry Edwards
tephanie Rose Coghlan
jose, Vicomtesse de Brissac,
Agnes Elliott
Alice Verney
Barrato . .
Roberts . .
Luigi . .
Mrs. Foley
Stella Boniface
Gerald Eyre
Harry J. Holliday
H. Pearson, Jr.
. Mme. Ponisi
Extra matinees on Wednesday of "The Guv'nor" commenced
)cc 22 and continued for four weeks. " The School for Scandal "
as revived Jan. 24, 1881. "Forget Me Not" had to be withdrawn
1 obedience to an order of the Superior Court, an injimction having
een applied for by Genevieve Ward, who claimed the sole right to
tie play. The last performance was Jan. 13. "Where 's the Cat? "
comedy by James Alberry, was first seen here Feb. 5, when Rose
l^ood made her first appearance this season. It was thus cast :
iaiTOway Fawn
cott Ramsay
reo. Smith
tella . . .
fan ....
Osmond Tearle
. Horatio Saker
. . Wm. Elton
Rose Wood
Emma Loraine
Pcrcival Gay
First Guide
Mrs. Smith
Darmar
Madge . .
. . H.M.Pitt
Harry Holliday
Effie Gerroon
Adelaide Detchon
Stella Boniface
Byron's comedy, "The Upper Crust," was heard Feb. 23, and
lad this cast:
XKd Hesketh . .
U>bert Boobleton
Umaby Doublechick
Ute
Harry Edwards
Osmond Tearle
. Wm. Elton
Stella Boniface
Lady Boobleton .
Walter . . . .
Nora
• . • •
Mme. Ponisi
. . H. M. Pitt
Adelaide Detchon
March 11 "The Rivals '* was given; March 24, "Old Heads and
foung Hearts; " " A Scrap of Paper *' was given March 29 and ran
ntil April 11, when Lester Wallack made his last appearance at
his house as Prosper Couramount. "The World" was first pro-
uced in America under the management of Samuel Colville, April
2, at this house, and cast thus:
ifo. Jewell William Elton
llackstone .... Wilmot Eyre
.nmley D. Lceson
)wen W. J. Leonard
<Ied Emma Loraine
>r. Wyndham ... C. E. Edwin
Hement Hunlingford Osmond Tearle
^aITy Huntingford .
ilartin Bashford . .
Harry M. Pitt
Gerald Eyre
Dr. Hawkins . . George W. Conway
Commissioner in Lunacy,
H. Pearson, Jr.
Detective .... Robert Warren
Mabel Huntingford . Stella Boniface
Mary Blythe . . Adelaide Detchon
Locksley .... Harry Gwynette
Lawrence .... Albert Roberts
Joe H. HoUiday
The lime light has proved an important factor in all melodramas
produced of late years. I have searched many authorities to as-
:crtain when it was first used in a theatre. When Charles Kean
evived "Henry VIII." at the Princess' Theatre, London, in 1855,
his mode of lighting the stage was said to be its first adoption,
iut it had already been used by James R. Anderson in the Drury
302 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D»
Lane Theatre spectacle of "Azrael the Prodigal." Desiring to
obtain "further light'* on this subject, I wrote to Mr. Anderson,
who says that the lime light was very much improved in 1851-52,
when " Azrael " was brought out, but that within his own personal
knowledge it had been used so far back as the season of 1837-3S.
At that time it was the exclusive property of Fred Gye (after-
wards the Italian opera manager). It was secured by Wm. Macready
to give effect to certain views in the Covent Garden pantomime of
" Peeping Tom of Coventry. *' Notwithstanding its great e£Fect in
the moonlight views, Mr. Macready thought the expense of hire
(^7.25 a night) too great, and he did not use it after the first week
Rose Coghlan*s first benefit in America took place on the after-
noon of June I, when ''Camille" was acted. The season closed
July 2, and Mr. Lester Wallack retired from the management of
the theatre. Some of the notable performances in the old days,
not only on account of their artistic quality, but on account of the
then large receipts, were "The Poor Gentleman," which drew on
its opening night ^653 ; "The Provoked Husband," which averaged
^553 for several performances; "She Stoops to Conquer," which
played seven times in one season to an average of ^780; "Still
Waters Run Deep," which averaged $800; "School for Scandal,**
the same; and "Captain of the Watch," $5oa Many of the
habitues of the old Wallack's will recall a favorite play entitled
"Central Park." That was down to average receipts of ^48a
Five performances of "The Belle's Stratagem," another old time
Wallack's favorite, averaged $450. The first performance of "The
Rivals," during the season of 1863, was a red letter night, the re-
ceipts having been $90x3. But the great run of those days was
made by "Rosedale," in which Lester Wallack was a singularly
graceful, handsome, and attractive hero. The rdle fitted him ad-
mirably. The play ran in 1863 for one hundred and twenty-five
nights, something almost unprecedented, and brought in average
receipts of $710, which at present theatre prices for seats would
be $1,482. When the play was revived in 1865, it had nineteen
performances to average receipts of $90x3. The most phenomenal
run at the house occurred during the following decade, when Dion
Boucicault produced " The Shaughraun, " which had one hundred
and forty-three performances, with total receipts of $220,0765^
The evening performances averaged $1,617; the matintes, $1,390^
"The World," an English melodrama, made one of the "runs "of
the old house. It was given eighty-four times to a total of ^65,ooa
"Youth," another English melodrama, was produced the following
ncason, and made even a better run, — seventy-seven performances
to JJ73,ooa As in 1861, the trend was again up town, and if
LcHter Wallack resorted to melodrama to attract his patrons, it
wan because the old comedies which had been so delightfully
THE STAR THEATRE
303
D at his house were no longer potent enough to draw audiences
those of its earlier days.
fter Lester Wallack's retirement the name of this house was
iged to "The Germania Theatre," Sept 15, 1881. The
iger was Adolph Neuendorff.
5b. 23» 1882, Henry E. Abbey commenced a brief season of
an opera, with Adelina Patti in "La Traviata." "II Bar-
5," Feb. 2T\ "Faust," March 2-6; "II Trovatore," March 9,
i as Leonore; "Lucia," March 13; and Patti's last appearance
:h 16, in " La Traviata," when the season closed. The prices
Imission were: Orchestra, $8; first three rows in balcony, ^8;
lining rows, ^5; first three rows second balcony, ^4; remain-
rows, $3. On the " off " nights German plays were seen. An
I performance was given prior to Patti's departure for Europe,
il 3, when she sang "Lucia." German performances were
resumed by Mr. Neuendorff
season of English opera commenced May 8, by the I. W.
3-oss company, with "The Mascot," which ran for over a
th. "The Merry War" was produced, for the first time on
stage in English, June 26, and had this cast:
erto Spinola
inato Franchetti
tta . .
irdo Surraza
Scheelen
msia
esa
inini
W. T. Carleton
Mr. Ross
. Dora Wiley
Mr. Jones
Mr. Schmidt
Mr. Canard
. Bella Cole
Miss Arlington
Miss Lincoln
Bettina Miss Power
Carlo Spuizzi Mr. Hunt
Balthasar Groot • . . .Mr. Adolfi
Gini Rose Wilson
Elsa Louise Paollin
Camilla Miss Elboa
Agnese Miss Wisdom
Francesca Campbell
*ster Wallack resumed possession of this house Jan. 10, 1883,
iving failed as a German theatre. It was reopened March 26
ic "Star Theatre," by which name it was known until it
ed to exist.
THE STAR THEATRE
^HE first production at the Star Theatre was Boucicault's
"Vice Versa," and the cast was:
iz O'Flatterv . Dion Boucicault
Clinestone reach, Sadie Martinot
lina Hyde . . Therese Waldron
liah Dodge . . Owen S. Fawcett
\t Sara Von Leer
t Popoff .... J. J. Wallace
t Kickemoff . . . . D. Ellis
Baron Jueowiski ... P. S. Cooke
John Hyde . • . Benj. Majrinlej
Alexanaer G. GiTmore
Isidor Mr. Bland
Joe Reynolds
Wilkinson G. Clarke
Mrs. Cudley . ' • . . Miss Bowen
be house was closed April 11 for a rehearsal of " The Shau-
un," produced matinee of April 12 for the Actors' Fund benefit
cast was:
304 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE DM3
Capt. Molineux
Corry Kinchela
Nancy . . .
Robert Ffolliott
Harvey DuflE .
Reilly . . .
Sullivan . .
Donovan . .
. Wm. Herbert
P. A. Anderson
Miss Myers
. C. W. Day
Wm. Elton
G. Reynolds
. . . King
. . Newton
Claire Ffolliott
Biddy . .
Father Dolan
Sergt. Jones
Arte . . .
Mrs. O'Kelly
Moya . .
. EUie Wilton
Miss L. Lanp^don
Ben. Maginley
. . J. E. Bland
Thcrese Waldron
. Mnae. Ponisi
Sadie Martinot
Boucicault's play, "The Amadan," was seen April 19, with this
cast:
Colley . . .
Michael 0*Leary
Owen Darrell .
Boyle Carew .
Ted Carew
Dr. Fogarty .
Elfie Carew
Dion Boucicault, Jr.
Dion Boucicault
. Wm. Herbert
Chas. Foster
. Arthur Forrest
. Ben. Maginley
. Lillian Cleves
Rooney Walton
Foxey Joseph A. Wilkes
Col. 0*Keefe Clarke
Clancey Reynolds
Mulligan King
Dora Sadie Martinot
Miss Dodd . . Mrs. Mary Barker
"The Colleen Bawn" was revived, with Dion Boucicault as
Myles ne-Coppaleen, Dion Boucicault, Jr., as Danny Mann, Sadie
Martinot as Eily, and Lillian Cleves as Anne Chute. Matinie,
May 31 William Elton took a farewell benefit, when "Hamlet"
was acted, with Osmond Tearle as Hamlet, Rose Coghlan as
Ophelia, and Mr. Elton as the First Grave-digger. The next
season commenced Aug. 27, 1883, with Lawrence Barrett in
"Francesca da Rimini," which had this cast:
Lanciotto .... Lawrence Barrett
Cardinal Malespini . . Errol Dunbar
Lodovico
Marco . .
Francesca .
Count Paolo
Malatesta .
Beppo Pepe
Master Eugene Sanger
Herman Groneberg
Marie Wainwright
. . Otis Skinner
. . B. G. Rogers
. . Louis James
Rene
Lucentio
Vicentio
Torelli .
Captain .
Officer .
Ritta
. . Percy Winter
Wilton A. Lackayc
. W.F.Gerald
. A. T. Riddle
. . S. DuBois
. W. S. Ward
Addie Plunkett
Oct. 18 a matinee performance of " Richelieu ** was given for the
benefit of the St. Vincent's Hospital. Oct. 29 was the American
debut of Henry Irving and his London company in "The Bells,"
cast as follows:
Mathias Mr. Irving
Walter Mr. Carter
Hans Mr. Johnson
Christian Mr. Terriss
Dr. Zimmer . . . .Mr. Haviland
Notary Mr. Harbury
Mesmerist Mr. Archer
Catherine .... Mrs. Paunccfort
Sozel Miss Harvood
Annette . . . Miss A. Coleridge
President of the Court . . Mr. Tyais
Clerk of the Court . . Mr. Harwood
The prices for this engagement were fixed as follows : Orchestn
and balcony, $i each; back balcony, $2; family circle, reserved,
$LSO, and general admission, $1, Speculators were asking from
$y to $8 for the best orchestra seats. Mr. Irving was called before
i«a]
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305
the curtain several times after each act *' Charles I." was pro-
duced Oct 30, and in it Ellen Terry, Mr. H. Howe, Mr. Lyndall,
Miss De Sylva, and Miss F. Holland made their first appearances.
The entire organization was brought to this country from Europe
by Mr. Irving. H. J. Loveday was stage manager; J. Meredith
Ball, musical director. Bram Stoker was the acting manager.
"Charles I." was acted Oct. 30 for one week, except evening
Nov. 3, when " The Bells '* was first given, with Mr. Irving as
Mathias ; Nov. 5, " Louis XI. ; " Nov. 6, 7, 8, 9, matinee Nov.
10, "The Merchant of Venice;" Nov. 12, 13, "The Lyons Mail;"
Nov. 14, 15, 16, 17, "The Merchant of Venice;" Nov. 19, 20^
"The Belle's Stratagem."
A professional matinee was given Nov. 20, when "Louis XI."
had this cast :
Doc de Nemours
Sieur de Commines .
Jacques Coitier . .
Mooseigneor de Lude
The Count de Dunois
Louis XI
The Dauphin . . •
Tristan rErmite . .
Otirer de Dain . .
de Paule
. W. Terriss
Harbury
T. Wcnman
. . Dwycr
. • Marion
Henrv Irving
A. Andrews
. . Tyars
. . Archer
T. Mead
Cardinal D'Albj .... Helmslejr
Count de Dreux Louther
Montjoie Lvndall
Marcel Jonnson
Richard Hanrey
Didier Epitaux
Marie Millward
ieanne . Harwood
ffartha Payne
•* Louis XL" was repeated Nov. 21; Nov. 22, "The Lyons
Mail;" Nov. 23, "The Merchant of Venice;" matinee Nov. 24,
•*The Bells" and "The Belle's Stratagem;" and Mr. Irving and
company closed evening Nov. 24, with the first act of " Richard
IIL," Irving as Gloster, "The Belle's Stratagem," and Mr.
Irving recited Hood's poem, "The Dream of Eugene Aram."
Robson and Crane followed commencing Nov. 26 in " The Board-
ing House." Their company was composed of A. S. Lipman,
Chas. S. Dickson, M. B. Snyder, Herbert Ay ling, J. K. Morti-
mer, Jr., Frank E. Ambrose, Mainswaring, Swift, Sam Wright,
£mily E. Baker, Mary Myers, Leonora Bradley, Georgie Dickson,
Flora May Henry, Mattie Snyder, Belle Chapman, Rose Snyder.
Edwin Booth commenced an engagement Dec 10, in " Riche-
lieu." Dec 12, 13, 14, "Leah." Evening Dec 15, W. E. Sheri-
dan acted Sir Giles Overreach in "A New Way to Pay Old Debts."
He died at Sydney, Aus., May 15, 1887. His first wife was Sarah
Hayes, who was drowned by the sinking of the propeller Metis in
Long Island Sound, in the fall of 1872. She was on her way to
join her husband. Mr. Sheridan's last appearance in this city was
at the People's Theatre. During the war he served with the Sixth
Ohio Regiment, and with the Signal Corps. He held the rank
of captain, and was severely wounded in the arm at the battle of
WAt
3o6 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D«4
Resaca, Ga. His determination to die rather than submit to ampu-
tation preserved to him that important member of his body. On
Dec. 17, 18, matinee, Dec. 22, Booth appeared as Hamlet; Dec.
19, 20, 21, Bertuccio in "The Fool's Revenge;" Saturday even-
ing, Dec. 22, W. E. Sheridan acted " Louis XI. ; " Dec. 24 Booth
acted lago ; Christmas matinee and night, Sheridan repeated " Louis
XI. ; " Dec. 26, 29, Booth as lago, Sheridan as Othello ; Dec. 2^
28, "The Merchant of Venice" and "Taming of the Shrew,"
Booth as Shy lock and Petruchio; matinee Dec 29, "Othello;"
evening Dec. 29, Sheridan as Louis XL; Dec. 31, Jan. i, and
matinee, Jan. 5, 1S84, "Macbeth," Booth as the hero, Eben
Plympton as Macduflf; Jan. 2, 3, 4, "Hamlet;" matinee, Dec. 5,
"Macbeth; " evening Jan. 5, Sheridan as Ingomar, Louise Daven-
port TMrs. W, E. Sheridan) as Parthenia; Jan. 7, 8, Booth as
Richelieu; Jan. 9, 10, "The Fool's Revenge;" Jan. 11, matin&,
Jan. 12, "King Lear;" evening, Jan. 12, D. H. Harkins as
Richard III. ; Jan. 14 and matinee, Jan. 19, Booth as Hamlet;
Jan. 15, "King Lear;" Jan. 16, "The Merchant of Venice "and
Petruchio in "Taming of the Shrew;" Jan. 17, "Macbeth;" Jan.
18, *' Richelieu," and Booth closed with "Hamlet," mating Jan.
19; evening, Jan. 19, D. H. Harkins as Richard III.
Emma Latham made her d^but Jan. 21 as Constance in ''The
Love Chase." The cast:
Wildrake Barton Hill
Waller Wilmot Eyre
Trueworth .... J. C. Buckstone
NeviUe John Germon
Lash Mr. Johns
Widow Green .... Effie Germon
Alice Miss K BlaisdeD
Phcebe .... Miss C E^^ertoa
Lydia Anita FaOoo
Sir William Fondlove, Harry £d««ftb
Humphreys . • . Marcus Moriarty
This lady closed her engagement Jan. 26 with this programme:
I. Hunting scene from "The Love Chase." 2. The murder scene
from "Macbeth." 3. Recitation, "The Old Church Organ," W.
Carleton. 4. Curse scene from "Leah." 5. Recitation, "The
Polish Boy." 6. Balcony scene from "Romeo and Juliet." 7*
Potion scene from "Romeo and Juliet." Jan. 28, Mestaycr 8t
Barton's company, consisting of Harry Bloodgood, Robert E.
Graham, John Gilbert, James B. RadcliflFe, C. A. Steadman, H.
A. Cripps, W. A. Mestayer, Kate Foley, Lisle Riddell, Helen
Lowell, and Sophie Hummel, appeared Jan. 28 in "Wanted, a
Partner." Feb. li, Modjeska began an engagement in "Nad-
jezda," by Maurice H. Barry more:
THE PROLOGUE
Nedjezda Modjeska
Praxeda . . Mrs. M. A. Pennoyer
Khorvitch .... Frahk Clements
lanoush Edwin Cleary
LitUe Nadine . . Little Winnie Reed
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307
THE PLAY
Kbonritch, under the name of
Baron Barah . • Frank Clements
Prince Zabaronff ... Ian Robinson
Lord Alsager ... T. L. Coleman
Paial Deverenz, Maurice H. Barrymore
lanoosh Bdski • . . Edwin Cleary
Honorable MUes O'Hara
Forbes Dawson
Eureka Gmbb . • . Georgie Drew
Nadine Modjeska
Feb. 23 Modjeska acted Viola in "Twelfth Night;" Feb. 25,
28, "Nadjerda;" Feb. 26, and matinee, Feb. 30, "Camille;"
Feb. 27, 30, "As You Like It;" Feb. 29, '* Frou Frou."
During the season of 1884-85, the name of Lester Wallack was
removed from the programmes of this theatre, and Theo. Moss'
appeared as manager and proprietor.
John E. McCullough commenced his last New York engagement
March 3, in " Virginius " :
Vtrginios . . .
, . . . John McCullough
. . . . Augusta Foster
Female Slave .... Cora Leslie
Iciliiis Joseph Haworth
Applus Cbndius .... Mark Price
Caius Claudius . • . H. C. Barton
Dentatus . . • . H. A. Langdon
Nnmitorius .... J. H. SheweU
Lucius Frank Little
Marcus William Haworth
Titus Edward Wilson
Senrius John V. Dailey
Cneus Edward Spencer
Soldier Edward Goodwin
Viiginia Viola Alien
Two weeks were devoted to "Virginius," which was followed,
March 17, by "The Gladiator" for one week. During the week
b^inning March 24, "Brutus, or the Fall of Tarquin," "Othello,"
"Virginius," "The Gladiator," and "Richard IIL," were given.
McCullough's last appearance on any stage was made Sept 29, 1884,
as Spartacus in "The Gladiator," at McVicker's Theatre, Chicago.
His acting on his last night clearly showed his great physical and
mental weakness. He required frequent prompting, and in the
death scene he nearly broke down. Some of the audience hissed
and jeered. Mr. McCullough came before the curtain at the close,
and, looking around ironically and with a half-dazed expression
that would have moved to pity a more intelligent gathering, fal-
tered out: "This is the best-mannered audience I ever saw. If
Jou had suffered as I have, you would not have done this." On
une 27, 1885, he was placed in Bloomingdale Insane Asylum,
this city. He remained there until Oct 25 of the same year, when
he was removed to his home in Philadelphia, where he died Nov.
8, 1885. His remains were taken to Monument cemetery, and
temporarily buried.
An autopsy was made Nov. 17 and the physicians found that
there was a disease of the blood vessels of the brain, due to blood
poison.
John E. McCullough was not a great actor. But off the stage
be was a favorite — a man of genial temperament and warm heart
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His kindness of disposition knew no limits^ and his many chari-
ties, unostentatious and sincere, will keep his memory green
for years to come. His list of parts and plays was as follows:
Virginius, Othello, Lucius Brutus in "Brutus, or the Fall of
Tarquin," Brutus in "Julius Caesar," lago, Macbeth, King Lear,
Coriolanus, Spar-tacus in "The Gladiator," Benedick in "Much
Ado About Nothing," Shylock in "The Merchant of Venice,"
Petruchio in "Taming of the Shrew," Faulconbridge in "King
John," Richard HI., Cardinal Wolsey in "Henry VHL," Hamlet,
Pierre in "Venice Preserved," Richelieu, Jack Cade, The Strango*,
St Pierre in "The Wife," Damon, Metamora, Claude Melnottein
"The Lady of Lyons," Duke Aranza in "The Honeymoon," Ingo-
mar, Rolla in "Pizarro," Alfred Evelyn in "Money," Master
Walter in "The Hunchback," and Febro in "The Broker of Bo-
gota." Mr. McCullough went to Europe three times. He sailed
from this city, June 5, 1880, on a pleasure trip in company with
E. A. Sothern, John T. Raymond, and Rose Coghlan. He did
not act that time, but when he revisited England in April, 1881,
he opened at Drury Lane Theatre, London, in "Virginius." The
engagement continued till May 21, and he was seen also in
"Othello." Pecuniarily it was not successful. He again crossed
the water June 29, 1884, and went to the Springs of Carlsbad,
Germany, for his health. It was while acting at Cincinnati, 0.,
at the Dramatic Festival, that he began to show signs of serious
illness. He acted Brutus, Othello, and Master Walter. This was
from April 29 to May 4, 1884. The will of John E. McCullough
proved that he was worth ^28,cxxx His widow died at Philadel-
phia in July, 1888. A monument to his memory was unveiled at
Mount Moriah cemetery, near Philadelphia, Nov. 28, 1888. It
represents in bronze McCullough as Virginius. On the face oi
the base is a design of crossed foils and fasces of the Roman lictors
with the masks representing Tragedy and Comedy. It cost $2,200,
and the total cost of the monument and grounds was $9,3CX). Th^
inscriptions upon the monument are as follows :
His life was gentle, and 'the elements
So mixed in nim, that Nature might stand up
And say to all the world : ** This was a man."
Manliness and weakness in him were so allied that they who judged him by 1>^^
strength or weakness saw but a single side.
Erected to the memory of the eminent tragedian, John E. McCullough, by W^
friends John W. Mackey, William H. Thomson, William M. Conner, William F.
Johnson, John B. Carson, W. J. Florence, Mary Anderson, and others.
Henry Irving and company reappeared March 31 in "Much
Ado About Nothing." April 22, "Louis XI.;" April 23, 24,
"The Merchant of Venice;" April 25, "Charles I.;" April 26,
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the trial scene from "The Merchant of Venice," fourth act of
•* Louis XL," third act of "Charles I.," and fourth act of "Much
Ado About Nothing," with Irving in all these plays, and his en-
gagement closed. Mme. Janauschek came April 28 for two weeks.
" Zillah, the Hebrew Mother " was the opening piece, and her com-
pany was: Geo. D. Chaplin, Jas. H. Taylor, Ogden Stevens,
Henrietta Irving, Lavinia Shannon, Alex. H. Stuart, Joseph
Adelman, Giles Shine, Louis Bresn, Frank McDonald, Geo.
Conner, Emmie Wilmot, Virginia Brooks, and Evelyn Cooke.
Janauschek acted Lady Dedlock in "Bleak House" May 5 and
all the week.
"The Pulse of New York," by R. G. Morris, had its first per-
formance May 10, and the cast was :
Fanny Gainsborough
Walter Harding, Jr. .
Walter Harding, Sr.
Charles Howara . .
Hannibal Pinetop .
Van Renssalaer • .
Mr. MInthome . .
Inspector Barnes
Sergeant 0*Mallev .
Adelina Murphy )
Kitty McGonigle f '
Judge Brandenburg .
Qerk Toppins . •
Doorman Mahone
. Caroline Hill
. A. S. Lipman
£dw. S. Coleman
. L. F. Massen
Frank Lane
. Henry Tarbon
W. L. Denison
Geo. Clarice
. H. D. Cifton
Ada Deaves
. Max Freeman
Edw. Pancoast
. Frank Green
Edward Golden
Tramp . • .
Joe Simpson .
Martin Adams
Youth . . .
Pete ....
Turnkey Farr .
Lucy Golden .
Thomas Smith
Peter Hannock
Patrolman . .
Mrs. Friery
Crier Ho{^ •
Deputy reilly .
GenddEyre
. Nick Long
FredTc Barry
Oscar Todd
John March
. Chas. Frew
• Rich. Fox
. Viola Allen
Jas. MazweU
J. C. Arnold
Stanley Macy
Lida Lacy
Geo. Mathews
. Wnu Rose
Edward H. Sothem appeared May 26 in a farce called " Whose
Are They.^" which had this cast:
Theophilus Pocklinton
Joseph Haworth
Melchisidec Flighty, Edward Sothern
Peter Maudlin . . . J. R. Shewell
Gertie Mooney
Amelia . . •
Mrs. Griffin
Seraphina • •
. Lizzie Jeremy
Eva Sothem
Annie Douglas
Eva Barrington
A matinee performance took place May 29 for the benefit of
Professor Goldberg, the magician, when "Leah, the Forsaken"
was acted, with this cast:
Ijorcnz Thomas Morris
Pastor Geo. Jordan
Peter Gus Reynolds
Abraham .... John Matthews
Little Leah . . . Tommy Russell
Reuben Walter Bronson
Schoolmaster . . J. Winston Murray
Joseph .
Leah
Anna
Martha .
A Jewess
Rose . •
Arthur Forrest
. Sara Nerille
Anna Bovle
Mrs. Geo. Joraan
Marie Hilforde
Bettie Frobescher
Aug. 18 the spectacle "Sieba" was produced in elaborate style,
and with this cast :
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Sieba Odette Tyler
Puck Vernona Jarl>eau
SybiUa Amy Lee
Savanta Olga Brandon
Electra ••.... Ethel Brandon
Theora .... Mrs. Selden Irwin
Prince Harold • . A. S. Lipmaa
Countess Ruperta . Emmie Wllnot
Nicodemus • • . M. A. Kennedy
Cadmo Johnlaclc
Surtur «... Frank Tannehili, Jr.
The Cambaggio-Sieni Italian opera company opened Oct 21
for two weeks. Henry Irving returned with Ellen Terry and his
company Nov. 10 in "The Merchant of Venice;" Oct 13, "Much
Ado About Nothing;" Oct 15, "Louis XI.;" Oct 17, "The
Lyons Mail;" Oct. 18, for the first time in New York, "Twelfth
Night; • Oct 26, first time in this city, "Hamlet;" Dec. 4, "Shy-
lock;" Dec. 5, "Charles I.;" Dec 6 Irving closed. Charlotte
Thompson appeared Dec. 8 in "Jane Eyre," and Dec 10, "East
Lynne;" Adelaide Ristori opened Dec. 22 in "Elizabeth," the
cast of which was:
Elizabeth • . • . Adelaide Ristori
Lady Sarah Howard, Augusta Foster
Lady Anna Burleigh, Marion P. Clifton
Marquis . . . G. Herbert Leonard
Sir Francis Drake . Walter C. Kelly
Lord Hudson • • . Walter GramiDe
Robert Edmund Teaile
James VI Ivan Shirlej
Cecil Louis Grissel
Lord Howard .... John A Lane
"Mary Stuart" was played Dec. 28 and "Marie Antoinette"
Dec. 29. Jan. 5, 1885, Lawrence P. Barrett reappeared in
"Julius Caesar," which had this cast:
Cassius Lawrence Barrett
Brutus Louis James
Marc Antony . . • . F. C. Mosley
Julius Csesar . • . . S. £. Springer
Decius Chas. M. Collins
Casca Ben G. Rogers
Titinius James Watson
Trebonius . • • • J. M. Staigeoa
Octavius Caesar • Charles Hawtfaonie
Popilius Lenas . . . Percy Winter
Portia .... Marie Wainwriglit
Calphumia .... Minnie Monk
"A Blot on the 'Scutcheon," by the poet Robert Browning, was
first acted in this city Feb. 9; also "The King's Pleasure," an
adaptation by Alfred Thompson, for the first time in America.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Florence came Feb. 16 in "Our Governor":
Pinto Perkins . . W. J. Florence
Victor Newman . . . T. L. Coleman
Hon. Beverly Outram . Earle Stirling
Robert King . . . Davenport Bebus
Miss Matilda Starr Mrs. W. J. Florence
Emma Kingsley . . . Hattie RQSseQ
Mrs. Munro Jennings
Nellie Fitzpatrid
Stella Perkins . . Minnie Raddifie
Henry Irving and company reappeared March 9 in "Eugene
Aram" — first time in New York, Irving in the title r61e, and
Ellen Terry as Ruth Meadows.
Mary Chippendale, the first old woman of Irving's company, died
in London, Eng., May 26, 1888. This lady was the second wife
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of W. H. Chippendale. Helen Dauvray, whose right name is Ida
Louisa Gibson, appeared April 27 in "Mona," adapted from a
novel called ''Mrs. Geoffrey.'* It had this cast:
Paul Rodnej . . . Frederick Bnrton
Arthur Broome C. P. FlocKton
Geoffray Rodnej, Clarence Handyside
Frank Rodney . . . Hart Conway
Knolly Cameron . . . E. H. Sothern
Job Sterling . . . Charles Rosene
Violet Cameron . • Leonora Bradley
James Luke Martin
L Nobles J. B. Hollis
Lady Rodney Ida Vernon
Balnes Ada Gilman
Lady Mona . . . Helen Dauvray
Helen Dauvray' s first appearance on the stage was as Eva in
^ Uncle Tom's Cabin," at Maguire's Opera House* San Francisco,
CaL She afterwards played Topsy to John E. McCullough's Uncle
Tom. She afterwards travelled as a star and was known as " Little
Nell, the California Diamond.*'
A benefit given to Gustavus Levick and Eben Plympton, March
13-
The forum scene from ''Julius Caesar " was done:
Bmtns • • .
Marc Antony .
£. Plympton I First Citisen •
T. W. Keene I
. Ben Maginley
The following ladies and gentlemen appeared as citizens: Edwin
Thome. Fred Bryton, Ben Ringgold, J. W. Norton, A. S. Lipman,
John Matthews, Harry Lacy, Alex Salvini, John Mitchell, Kate
Forsyth, Selina Dolaro, and Louisa Eldridge.
This was followed by the comedietta, "Reading a Tragedy,'*
written for Mme. Dolaro:
Edith De Lisle . . . Selina Dolaro
Jane Annie Ellsler
Arthur Brown, F. McCullough Ross
Doctor Smith .... Harrr Clarke
Mr. Jones J. W. Pigott
This was succeeded by the third act of " King Lear " :
Kior Lear Geo. Edgar I Eds^ar ....
Fool Chas. Coote Duke of Gloster .
Eben Plympton
. . Frank Rea
A scene from "The Hunchback " came next, with Kate Forsyth
as Helen and W. J. Ferguson as Modus, and finished the pro-
gramme. F. McCullough Ross died in New York Aug. 21, 189a
A Mexican band of musicians called the Typical Orchestra
commenced June 19, but was a failure. Adelaide Moore rented
the house for two weeks, and appeared as Juliet June 17, with
Atkins Lawrence as Romeo and Joseph Wheelock as Mercutio;
"The Hunchback" was given, Atkins Lawrence as Sir Thomas
Clifford, Loduski Young as Helen, and Adelaide Moore as Julia;
As You Like It " was played June 27, with this cast:
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312 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE CiSfs
Orlando
Adam .
Oliver .
Le Beau
Celia
Audrey .
Rosalmd
Atkins Lawrence
W. J. Constantine
. Fred G. Ross
Walter Eytinge
Loduski Young
£ffie Gennon
Adelaide Moore
Jacques . .
Duke in Exile
Touchstone
Amiens . .
Corin • .
Phcebe . .
• . £. L. Tilton
G. H. Leonard
• . Chas. Stanley
. . . Jas. Dunn
Fred Chippendale
• Josephine Bailey
Robson and Crane began a season Sept. 7, 1885, with ''The
Comedy of Errors," which had this cast:
Dromio of
Dromio of
Antipholus
Antipholus
Solinus •
i^eon .
Angelo .
Balthazar
Syracuse • Stuart Robson
Ephesus . • W. H. Crane
of Ephesus • Wm. Harris
of Syracuse
Clarence Handyside
C. H. Riegel
• • • Chas. B. Hanford
• • • Harry A. Langdon
wm. Haworth
Doct Pinch
Officer .
Cleon •
Adriana •
Luciana
Phryne .
iEmilia .
Blousabella
Wm. H. YoMg
. George dare
• Chas. Wikoo
. Selina Fetter
Kate McKinstry
Carrie Reynolds
Annie Douglas
Mrs. F. C. Weill
Mary Anderson reappeared in America Oct 12 as Rosalind in
"As You Like It." J. Forbes Robertson as Orlando; Heniy
Vernon, F. H. Macklin, Zeffie Tilbury, Sidney Harris, Arthur
Lewis, Mrs. John Billington, F. A. Gaytie, T. C. Bindloss,
Kenneth Black, C. Stewart, L Gillespie, and H. Salisbury all
made their American d^but on this occasion. Gilbert's " Comedy
and Tragedy " was acted Oct. 22 for the first time in America by
Mary Anderson and her company; " Pygmalion and Galatea "was
played the same night, and had this cast :
PygmaKon .
Leucippe •
Chrysos
Mimos • .
Agesimos .
J. Forbes Robertson
• . Jos. Anderson
. . J. G. Taylor
• . Arthur Lewis
• Rudolph Strong
Cynisca ZeflSe Tilbury
Daphne .... Mrs. J. Billiogtoa
Myrine ..... Miss M. Ajrtoc^
Galatea Mary Andersota
" As You Like It " was played Oct. 3 1 and Nov. 6 ; Nov. 2, 3^
4, 7, " The Lady of Lyons ; " Nov. 5, and matin6e, Nov. 7, " Pygma-'
lion and Galatea," and "Tragedy and Comedy." The house wa^
closed Nov. 10 for a dress and scenic rehearsal of " Romeo and
Juliet," produced Nov. 11, and played two weeks.
Frederick Mitterwurzer, an actor of much distinction in Gcr*
many, and a fellow player of Sonnenthal in the Imperial Theatre
at Vienna, made his American d^but Nov. 23 under the manage-
ment of Gustav Amberg, and was supported by the dramatic divi-
sion of the Thalia Theatre's forces. Herr Mitterwurzer appeared
in the one-act play, "Tabarin," the one-act comedy by Bernstein,
" Mein Neuer Hut " (" My New Hat "), and the farce by Pulitz,
called " Das Schwert des Damocles " (" The Sword of Damocles ">
The Russian drama " Iwan, " by B. Alexegew, was played Nov.
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24, 25, 28, for the first time in this country, Herr Mitterwxirzer
appearing as Iwan Prokopowitsch ; Nov. 26, 27, 28, ** Kean ; " Nov.
30 and all the week, " Die Leibrente. " McCaull' s " Black Hussar "
company opened a four weeks' engagement Dec 7. Mark Smith
sang Friedrich; Geo. C. Boniface, Jr., Piffkow; LillvPost, Minna;
Marie Jansen, Rosetta; and Mme. Mathilde Cottrelfy, Barbara.
Modjeska appeared Jan. 4, 1886, in ''Camille," when E. H.
Vanderfelt made his New York d^but as Armand. " Marie Stuart '*
was acted Jan. 5 for the first time in this city, by Modjeska; Jan.
6^ 7, 9, "As You Like It;" Jan. 8, "Mary Stuart;" matinee Jan.
9^ "Camille." Modjeska appeared Jan. 11, in "Adrienne Lecou-
vrcur;" Jan. 12 and 13, "Mary Stuart;" Jan. 14, "Donna Diana,"
for the first time. She used Westland Marston's version of the
old Spanish comedy by Moreto. It had this cast:
Donna Diana
Don Csesar
Perin . .
Don Gaston
Don Lnis .
• . Modjeska
£. H. Vanderfelt
Frank Clements
• James Cooper
L. J. Henderson
Don D\tfq
Donna Fenisa
Donna Laura
Floretta •
Erroll Donbar
Evelyn Shaw
Daisy Dorr
Kitty Wilson
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Modjeska also played in "Twelfth Night" and "Odette," which
closed her engagement Jan. 3a Frank Clements was killed by
being run over by a railway train at Newark, N. J.p May 8, 1886.
Lawrence Barrett and company opened Feb. i in "Hemani,
which was acted until Feb. 17, when "Francesca da Rimini" was
done. A matinee performance Feb. 18, of "As You Like It,"
with Modjeska and company, was for the benefit of the Polish
exiles. "Julius Caesar" was played by Barrett and company Feb.
22 with Barrett as Cassius and W. E. Sheridan (specially en-
gaged) as Brutus; Feb. 25, "The King's Pleasure " and "The
Wonder;" Feb. 26, "Yorick's Love" and "David Garrick;"
matinee, Feb. 27, "Hemani;" evening, Feb. 27, "Julius Caesar."
Mme. Judic and company opened March 2 in " La Femme a
Papa ; " March 3, " La Grande Duchesse ; " March 4, " La Cosaque ; "
March 5, " La Mascotte ; " matinee, March 6, " La Grande Duch-
esse;" and evening, March 6, "Divorgons."
The "Guv'nor" March 8 was revived for one week by the Wal-
lack's Theatre company, with this cast:
Tbcodorc Macclesfield . . Wm. Elton
Butterscotch .... John Gilbert
Freddv George Clarke
TVeodorc Fred Corbett
MacToddy .... C. E. Edwin
Jtflicoc Harry Gwynette
Gregory . . . Roland Buckstone
Cab Driver . . . James Holbrokc
Mn. Macclesfield . . . Mary Hill
Cantle Edward White
Vullem W. H. Pope
Ullage W. L. Dennison
Gunnel E. A. Bigelow
Carrie Theresa Butler
Kate Kate Bartlett
Aurelia Josephine Bailey
Barbara Lillie Walter
Susan Miss Mathews
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Boucicault's comedy, "The Jilt, or. Thundercloud's Year," was
seen March 15 — first time in this city, and had this cast:
Lady Millicent
Mrs. Pincott •
Colonel Tudor
Mrs. Welter .
Phyllis Welter
. . Helen Bancroft
Mrs. M. A. Pennojer
. . John P. Sotton
. . Mary £. Barker
. . . Bijon Heron
Myles O'Hara . . Dion Boucicault
Sir Budleigh Woodstock, Henry Miller
Lord Marcus Wylie . . F. M. Burbeck
Mr. James Daisy . . Frank Wright
Rev. Mr. Spooner Donald Robertson
Kitty Woodstock . Louise Thomdyke
The farewell appearances in America of Mme. Judic commenced
April 5 and continued for two weeks, and her repertory was : April
5, " La Belle Hdine ; " April 6, " La Roussotte " (first time in
America); April 7, "La P^richole;" April 8, "Niniche;" April
9, "La Mascotte;" matinee, April 10, "La Belle Hdine;"
evening, April 10, "La Cosaque;" April 12, "La Vie Parisi-
enne;" April 13, "La FemmeaPapa;" April 14, "Divorjons;"
April 15, for the benefit of A. Durand, the business manager, "La
Grande Duchesse," and the monologue, "Clary vs. Clary;" April
16, for the benefit of Judic the second act of "Lili," the one-act
operetta, "Josephine," and the second act of " La Femmea Papa;"
matinee, April 17, "La P€richole," and Judic closed her unprofit-
able engagement evening of April 17 with "La Jolie Parfumeuse."
Judic was brought to this country by Maurice Grau, and pecuni-
arily she was a failure, but artistically a great success. She was
not only a very great artist, but one of the most delightful of ac-
tresses ever heard on the American stage. Her manner was ^^
fined, and her voice sweet, clear, and well modulated.
Dion Boucicault returned April 19 in "The Jilt." Fanny
Davenport followed April 26 in "Fedora," with this cast:
Dr. Loreck K. Sheldon
Dr. MuUer E. Pembroke
Basile J. William*
Ivan P. Drake
Marka Jennie Shore
Fedora Fanny Davenpor^
Mons. Rouvrel . . Frank McDonald
Countess Olga^ . . . Marie ShckiofJ-
Mme. De Fourae, Miss A. V. Kindro^
Desire . . . Edgar L. Davcnpoi*
Loris Ipanoff . . . . R. B. Mantell
Gretch .... Eugene O. Jepson
Jean .... Melbourne McDowell
Doctor *s Assistant ... A. Aktar
The Swiss R. F. Loom
Dimtri Nettie Irving
Baroness Alma Aiken
Nicolas .... Sheldon Kinnecon
CyriUe W. J. Hurley
Tichbeff .... Frank Willard
May 10 W. S. Gilbert's burlesque comedy "Engaged" was pro-
duced, and thus cast :
Cheviot Hill .... Cedric Hope
Minnie Alice Butler
Maggie Addie Cummings
Belvawney Henry Dalton
Mary Anderson began an engagement May 17 in "Pygmalion
and Galatea," and "Comedy and Tragedy;" May 18, 20, "Ingo-
Belinda Agnes Hemdon
Ethel Douglas
Mrs. McFarlane
Symperson . .
John Matthews
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nar; " May 19 and matinee, May 22, ''The Lady of Lyons;" May
ri, "As You Like It;" May 22, "IVgmalion and Galatea/' May
1 1 Harry Edwards took a benefit. June 3 a benefit was given to
iie widow and children of the late Hartley Campbell, dramatist,
inder the auspices of R P. O. Elks and the Actors' Fund. The
ntertainment consisted of the Japanese scene from "The Little
Tycoon/* Myra Goodwin in specialty, Helen Hooker (first appear-
ince in New York) and C. G. Craig in "Ingomar/' W. J. Scanlan
n Irish songs, a party of "Coon Jubilee" singers, Frank Mayo
ind company in the second act of "Nordeck,** W. Henry Rice in
mrlesque ballads, Mrs. D. P. Bowers and company in " Elizabeth "
first act), F. F. McNish in "Silent Fun," and the second act
'The White Slave."
On June 24, Millocker's opera, "The Maid of Belleville," for
he first time in English, was advertised with Mile. Aimee (first ap-
pearance in English opera) as the star. George W. Lederer and
iZharles Byrne were the managers. As this lady was under con-
nct to Simmonds & Brown for the season of 1886-87, ^^^ ^^^ ^^
ipen her season in this city, those gentlemen refused to allow her
o appear, and the consequence was that Roberta Crawford ap-
leared in the rdle announced for Aimee. In it Frank David made
lis New York d6but; the opera was a failure. The orchestration
vas bad, the chorus was weak, save as to numbers, and only one
ir two of the principals sang well. Charles J. Gould and Berry
arrett took a benefit Sunday evening, Aug. 15. Lester & Allen's
ninstrels commenced Aug. 16. Lawrence Barrett's company ap-
peared in " Yorick's Love," Aug. 30, with this cast:
if aster Yorick
tf aster Hey ward .
^faster Edmund .
iaster Walton
faster Woodford
Lawrence Barrett
Newton Gotthold
Charles Welles
S. £. Sprineer
Chas. M. Collins
vfcgory Ben. Rogers
Thomas J. M. Stargeon
Philip J. L. Finney
Tobias Kendall Weston
Alice Minna K. Gale
Dorothy .... Miriam 0*Leary
Sept. 2 Barrett acted " Richelieu ; " Sept. 3, " Hamlet ; " matinee,
Jcpt. 4, "Yorick's Love;" evening, "Julius Caesar;" Sept. 6, 7,
nd matin6e, Sept. 11, "Francesca da Rimini;" Sept. 8, "Ham-
Bt;" Sept. 10, II, "The Merchant of Venice" and "David Gar-
ick;" Sept. 13, 14, 15, 16, and matinee, Sept. 18, "Harebell, or
he Man o* Airlie;" Sept. 17, " Yorick's Love" and "David Gar-
ick;" evening, Sept. 18, "Richard HI. ;" Sept. 20, "Richelieu;
Icpt. 21, "The Merchant of Venice " and "The King's Pleasure;
>cpt. 22, and matinee, Sept. 25, "Francescada Rimini;" Sept. 23,
Julius Caesar ; " Sept. 24, " Hamlet. " The Barrett company closed
iept. 25 with "Yorick's Love "and "David Garrick." Genevieve
Vard appeared here Sept. 27 in "The Queen's Favorite":
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Henry St. John
Queen Anne •
Officer . . .
W. H. Vernon
Gertrude Kellogg
. Percy Winter
Duchess • • . . Genevieve Ward
Marquis John Wilks
Abigail Eleanor Tyndale
This was Mr. Vernon's and Eleanor Tyndale's American d^but
Genevieve Ward was formerly known as Genevra Guerrabella, a
popular opera singer. Since 1873 she has been on the dramatic
stage. "The Queen's Favorite" was an adaptation of Scribe's
"Le Verre d'Eau." "Forget Me Not" was produced by Miss
Ward Oct. 4, with this cast:
Porter Mr. Edwards
Stephanie • . • • Genevieve Ward
Servant Percy Winter
Mrs. Foley . • . Gertrude KeUogg
Wilson Barrett made his American d^but Oct. 1 1, in " Claudian/'
supported by his English company. The cast was:
Prince Maleotti
Alice Vemey •
Horace Weloy
Barratto . . .
J. W. Summers
Eleanor T3mdale
W. H. Vernon
. D. G. English
CHARACTERS IN THE PROLOGUE:
Claudian
The Holy
Theorus .
Zosimus
Therena
Volpas •
Wilson Barrett
Charles Fulton
H. Cooper-ClifFe
A. H. Bemage
. Alice Belmore
Langley Russell
Symachus S. M. Camn
Sesiphon W. A. Elliott
Demos H. Evaos
Caris Evelyn Howard
Captain of the Scjrthians^ Mr. Aubrey
CHARACTERS IN THE PLAY:
Claudian Andiates . Wilson Barrett
Officer of the Herculeans, G. Maxwell
Goths of the Tetrarch's Guards
Howard and Belton
Almida Miss Eastlake
Alcardes .... Austin Melford
Belos George Barrett
Eddessa Lily Belmore
Threne Miss Medway
Clia Miss ThompsoQ
Galena Alice Cboke
Thareogalus .... Chas. Hudsoo
Agaziel J. H. Cljnds
Rhamantes Warren
Hera Ula Garth
Sabella Miss Woodc
Gratia Miss Wilde
Cloris Mr.Percfral
The prices of admission were raised to : Orchestra seats and
front rows of the balcony, $2; a portion of the gallery, $1. At
nine o'clock the speculators were offering those seats at less than
half price. Mr. Barrett saw spaces in the house every night dur-
ing his first week, which ended Oct. 16. One actor in the cast--
Charles Hudson — astonished some and incensed others of the audi-
ence because he strongly suggested Henry Irving in his voice, gait,
and actions. Hisses finally broke forth, not because the man was
incompetent, but rather because it seemed to be understood by the
house that his imitation purposely sought to ridicule Mr. Irving.
This demonstration of disapproval was renewed Tuesday night A
special matinee of " Claudian *' was given Oct. 20, the proceeds of
which went to the Charleston, S. C., sufferers. Barrett's three
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weeks' engagement terminated Oct. 30. Matinee 30, ''The Color
Sergeant," "A Clerical Error/' and " Chatterton " formed the pro-
gramme. For the evening, " Claudian " was acted for the farewell
of Mr. Barrett.
Considerable talk was caused by the ''wonderful" earthquake
scene in "Claudian," as if it had never before been witnessed in
this country. It was much better done many years ago at the Old
Bowery Theatre and by Bartley Campbell in his plav " Clio." This
''sensation " was introduced four centuries ago by the Italians — in
1480. They had intricate machinery for the simulation of such
phenomena as thunderbolts, earthquakes, falling stars, and angels
descending in clouds. As early as 1692, the first attempt in Eng-
land to mimic an earthquake was made at Southwark, London.
Early in December, 1828, Fitzball's melodrama of "The Earth-
quake, or the Phantom of the Nile," was produced at the Adelphi
Theatre, London. It was founded on Moore's strange tale of "The
Epicureans,'' which bears a remarkable resemblance in general
structure to "She." In fact, Rider Haggard has been accused of
plagiarism in writing his novel. About the first stage earthquake
ever witnessed in England, however, was at Covent Garden Theatre,
London, in 18 12, in Reynolds' opera of "The Virgin of the Sun."
The walls and columns of the temple scene in the first act were
arranged in cubical forms, and when thrown down by the violent
agitation of the ground rolled over the boards with the illusion of
solidity.
Edwin Booth app>eared Nov. 3, with the following company:
Charles Barron, John T. Malone, Carl Ahrendt, John T. Sullivan,
Chas. Hanford, H. C. Barton, Edwin Royle, Chas. Abbe, John
Doud, F. K. Harte, J. Brown, Thos. L Coleman, Walter Thomas,
Owen S. Fawcett, L. J. Henderson, Volney Streamer, Mrs. Augusta
Foster, Emma Vaders, and Kate Maloney. "Hamlet" was the
opening play, with this cast:
Hamlet Edwin Booth
Ghost Charles Barron
Ophelia Emma V^aders
Bernardo .... Francis K. Harte
Osnc C. S. Abbe
Polonius Carl Ahrendt
Laertes John T. Sullivan
King Qaudius . . . . J. T. Malone
Horatio . . .
Rosencrantz .
Guildenstem .
Marcelliu . .
First Actor
Queen Gertrude
Player Queen .
First Gravedigger
Chas. B. Hanford
H. C. Barton
. E. M. Royle
. . John Doud
Thos. L Coleman
Augusta Foster
. Kate Maloney
> . O. S. Fawcett
The prices of admission were not advanced, the best seats being
$1.50, fifty cents less than for Wilson Barrett and ti.50 less than
for Irving. Nov. 6 "The Fool's Revenge " was presented. Booth
did not appear the second week after Monday night. His inabil-
ity to act was announced late on the afternoon of Tuesday, when a
physician's certificate was sent out to the press. Booth reappeared
3l8 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D"?
Floras • •
Enomaus •
Gellius . •
Centurion •
Scropha . .
Artificer . .
Child. . .
The Fighting Gaul
W. D. Ingnun
T. F. McObe
Harry Willard
G. D. Farnom
£. W. HiOanl
P. A. ClintDO
Master Dinnie
Wm. Muldooo
Nov. 15, acting lago in "Othello;" Nov. 18, 20, "Richelieu;"
Nov. 23, 26, "Fool's Revenge;" Nov. 24-27, "Merchant of
Venice" and "Taming of the Shrew;" matinee, Nov. 27, as
lago.
Joseph Jefferson began an engagement Nov. 29, in "Rip Van
Winkle." In his company were Edwin Varrey, Geo. W. Den-
ham, Lin Hurst, Geo. W. Lynch, Joseph Warren, Lizzie Hudson,
Gertie Foster, Bessie Leslie, Charlie Duval, James McCann, W.
A. Whitecar, May Woolcott, and Dora Leslie. Dec. 13, "Cricket
on the Hearth " and " Lend Me Five Shillings " were acted, with
Jefferson as Caleb Plummer in the first play and Golightly in the
other. Robert Downing made his New York d€but as a star Dec
20, as Spartacus in "The Gladiator," which had this cast:
Spartacus R. Downing
Phasarius .... Henry Aveling
Crassus Frank Lane
Bracchius .... John Swinburne
Lentulus Chas. Nevins
Jovius Royal Roche
Senona Mittens Willett
Julia Gail Forrest
Crixus LA. Wagenhalls
Lillian Olcott appeared here Jan. 3, 1887, as the heroine in
Sardou's "Theodora," J. H. Gilmour played Andreas. John
Howson took a benefit matinee, Jan. 13, and the programme was
composed of songs by Ada Melrose, Willis Sweatnam in a negro
act, Fred Warde and company in the forum scene from *'Vir-
ginius," recitation by Helen Marr, assault at arms by Alex. Sal-
vini and Mons. Regis Senac, N. C. Goodwin and company in the
first act of "Turned Up,*' violin solo by Michael Banner; Francis
Wilson and Mark Smith in the Thieves' Duet from "Erminie/*
the idyllic play "The Violin Maker of Cremona," for the first
time in this city, acted by Hudson Liston, J. H. Gilmour, Mari^
Jansen, and John Howson ; imitations of actors, by John M. Young ^
the pool scene from "The O'Reagans,** with John Wild and mem -^
bers of Harrigan's company; song by Victor Dangon; the curs^
scene from "Deborah," by Sarah Neville; and Frank Richmonc^
in cowboy stories.
John Howson died suddenly at Troy, N. Y., Dec 16, 1887.
was born at Hobart Town, Tasmania, Nov. 17, 1844. ^^ 1864, he,
two sisters (Emma and Clelia), and his brother (Frank), came to
the United States, and travelled as the Howson Family. The
company disbanded in San Francisco about 1866. In 1872 he
came to this city to play in "Mimi," at this theatre (then Wal-
lack's). In 1883 he joined Lester Wallack's stock company,
remaining two seasons. At the time of his death he was with
Lotta's travelling company
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17 ''Indiana^ was eiven for the first time in New York,
the John A. McCaull company (^>ened a season of comic
This was the cast:
Annie Mevers
Adine Drew
the MiU . . . . Digby BeU
aytell Geo. Olmi
enraoz .... £. W. Hoff
Ibery MnUit • . . Ellis Rvse
\ Ida Elssing
Madgt CdieEiisiac
FolUet CBhndisia
Cospo G« HolnMNiif 01 ih
Indiana GreyfiuuH . . • Lffly Post
Lady Pme . • • • Lama Joyce Bdl
CaptHasflud. . • Bessie Fairbaira
second annual benefit concert in aid of the Sick Relief
df United Council American Legion of Honor took place
a Salsbury *s Troubadours appetfcd here Feb. 7, in ^ The
ling Bird/' acted for the first time in this city. The cast
Brass . . . NateSalibory
Mxm .... Gea Backus
John Webeter
ibXin F. B. Blair
F. Bowman
Sally NdtteMcHeuy
Fanny Leonora Bradley
Matilda Marie Beckd
Biddy Emma GOberl
. 28 was the first production here of the q>era ''Lorraine**'
McCaull Opera company. Sig. Perugini gave way to a bad
ind retired after night of March 3, Hemdon Morsell singinr
le the rest of the week, and E. T. Steyne (stage manageO
Mr. Morsell's part Gertrude Griswold (the MadelaineX
1 account of illness, was out of the cast after March i. Josie
» sang the Madelaine r61e March 2. On Mardi 3 Alida
» from McCaull's ''Black Hussar'' company, took the part
sine " was first produced by this company at Chicaga
ih Bernhardt, after an absence of six years, reappeared in
ity March 14 in ''Fedora;" March 15, 19, matinee, March
La Dame aux Cam^lias;" March i6b 18, matinees, March
, "Fedora;" March 17, 23, "Frou Frou;" March 21, "Le
ide Forges;" special matin6e, March 24, "Fedora;" even-
farch 24, "Adrienne Lecouvreur;" March 25, "Fedora;"
ig, March 26, "Le Mattre de Forges;" March 28, "Theo-
April 4 Wilson Barrett commenced a return engagement
amlet," which he repeated April 5. " Clito " was done April
be first time here; April 13, 14, "Claudian;" April 15 and
fe, April 16, "Hamlet;" evening, April 16b "The Lady of
." Dion Boucicault appeared April 18 with "Kerry" and
MacCool." His company consisted of Louise Thomdyke,
Stuart, J. C. Padgett, Fred Corbett, H. J. Lethcourt, Dion
siult, Georgia Cayvan, Helen Bancroft, Lulu Pendleton, W.
'guson, Dan Maguinnis, Fritz Williams, Walter Treville,
rt Colby, Joseph W. Walsh, Marion Elmore^ and Mary
320 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D"?
Barker. It is doubtful if, in all his New York engagements,
Dion Boucicault bad ever met witb a more discouraging reception
from the critics than that which greeted " Fin MacCool " during
his opening week. The drama was assailed almost brutally, in at
least one instance, and in no case was it received with favor. The
audiences naturally were small, and on April 23 the actor changed
his bill to "The Jilt." Owing to Boucicault's illness the house
was closed the week of April 28. He played the following week
in "The Shaughraun."
Charles W. Couldock had a benefit the afternoon of May 10, the
fiftieth anniversary of his first app>earance on the stage. The
programme was as follows: Third act of "Hamlet":
Hamlet .
The Ghost
Polonius
Horatio .
Rosencranz
Guildenstem
Marcellus .
. Edwin Booth
Charles Barron
. Carl Ahrendt
Charles Hanford
. H. C. Barton
. Edwin Boyle
• . John Doud
Bernardo . .
First Actor . .
Ophelia . . .
King Claudius .
Second Actor .
Queen Gertrude
Player Queen .
. F. K. Harte
T. L. ColemiA
Emma Vaders
John T. Malone
Walter Thoiiia»>
Augusta Foster*
. KateMaloo^
The screen scene from " The School for Scandal " : Lady Teazle^i-r
Fanny Davenport; Sir Peter Teazle, John Gilbert; Charles Sur —
face, R. B. Mantell; Joseph Surface, J. H. Barnes; recitation^
Trowbridge's "Vagabonds," C. W. Couldock. The quarrel scen^
from "Julius Caesar": Cassius, Lawrence Barrett; Brutus, John:::
Malone; Decius, C. M. Collins; Casca, B. G. Rogers; Trebonius^
E. Springer; Metellus, K. Weston; Pindarus, J. Albaugh, Jr.
the third act of "The Rivals": Bob Acres, Joseph JeflFerson; Si^
Lucius O'Trigger, James O'Neill; Captain Absolute, Kyrle Bel -
lew; David, G. W. Denham; Mrs. Malaprop, Mrs. John Drew ,
Lydia Languish, Annie Robe. The prices of admission were :
Orchestra and dress circle, reserved seats, $$; family circle, re-
served seats, $2; general admission, $1.
May 16 an opera called "The Pyramid " had its first representafc-
tion on any stage, and with this cast :
Albert Leroy . . . Harry Hilliard
William Dodge . . . Paul Arthur
Ramses Frank David
Rhea Addie Cora Reed
Tai Helen Standisb
Natasu Rosa Cook
Sabako Ellis Rjse
Sarah Bernhardt returned here June 15, appearing as Fedora;
June 16, "Theodora;" matinee, June 17, "Theodora;" night of
June 17, "Hernani," in which she acted Dona Sol for the first
time in this city.
This house opened under the management of Henry Abbey,
John Schoeffel, and Maurice Grau, Aug. 22, with McNish, John-
son & Slavin's minstrels. The dramatic season began Aug. 27,
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, with Gillette's "Held by the Enemy." French Opera com-
made their American debut Sept. 19. "Le Grand Mogul,*'
^udran, was heard for the first time in this country in its
nal French form. " Fatinitza ** was sung Oct. 14, for the first
in this country in French.
seph Jefferson appeared Oct. 17 as Bob Acres, in "The
Is," with Mrs. John Drew as the Mrs. Malaprop.
enry Irving reappeared in America Nov. 7, in G. W. Wills*
on of "Faust," which had this cast:
G. Alexander
itine C. Glenney
h Harbury
^ Miss Mathews
mtch of the Kitchen
Thomas Mead
Mephistopheles . . . Henry Irving
Martha .... Mrs. Chippendale
Altmayer Haviland
Brander Harvey
Siebel Johnson
Margaret Ellen Terry
Henry Irving
ic programme for Nov. 12 was "The Bells" and the farce
gle," taken from "Pickwick Papers," with this cast:
Nathaniel Winkle • . • Mr. Emery
Aneustus Snodgrass . . Haviland
PicKwick H. Howe
Job Trotter Mr. Archer
Fat Boy Mr. Gamer
Miss Rachel • . . Mrs. Pauncefort
Miss Emily • • . .Miss Matfiews
i Jingle .... nenry
He S. Johnson
lan Harbury
ins Wenman
tr J. Carter
Weller . . . Martin Harvey
Anbella Miss F. Harwood
ic last performance of " Faust " by Mr. Irving's company was
a Dec. 5. "The Merchant of Venice" was played Dec. 6, 7,
, and matinee of Dec 10; night of Dec. 10, "Jingle" and
s acts of " Louis XI." closed the Irving engagement,
lia Marlowe began an engagement here Dec 12 in "Romeo
Juliet " :
M> Joseph Haworth
Leslie Allen
It Howard Kyle
oUo £. J. Radcliffe
Geo. Gaston
Capulet . . . Blanche Weaver
Nurse .... Elizabeth Andrews
Mercutio Chas. Norris
Prince Chas. J. Fyffe
Capulet John Sutherland
Paris Nestor Lennon
Juliet Julia Mariowe
iss Marlowe was seen as Parthenia in ^'Ingomar" Dec 13, and
a in "Twelfth Night" Dec. 14. Joseph Haworth acted Mal-
); Leslie Allen, Sir Toby Belch; Blanche Weaver, Olivia,
and Mrs. William J. Florence returned here Dec. 19 in " Our
!mor.
•au Hedwig Niemann-Raabe made her American d€but Jan. 2,
i, as Lorle and Lenore in "Dorf und Stadt." Her support in-
ed the following, all save Ottilie Genee making their Ameri-
i)0w on this occasion: Arthur Meyer, Adolph Meyer, Antonie
ler, Auguste Burmester, Julius Metz, Hermann Haak, Hugo
OL. IL — 31
322 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE [iw
Ranzenberg, Alexis Schonlank, Gustav Kober, Karl Mullen The
same bill was repeated Jan. 3; " Ein Tropfen Gift," Jan. 4, S;
"Cyprienne" (" Divor^ons '*), Jan. 6, 7, and matinde, Jan. 7; the
lady acted "Dora," Jan. 9, 10; Richard Voss' "Alexandra," Jan.
II, 12, for the first time in America. This is the German ver-
sion of Sardou's drama, known variously in English as "Agnes,"
"Andrea," " Anselma," and "In Spite of All." Frau Niemann-
Raabe closed her engagement Jan. 14. The cast of "Alexandra"
was: Frau Prasidentin v. Elberti, Ottilie Genee; Erwin, Hugo
Ranzenberg; Alexandra, Hedwig Niemann-Raabe; Dr. Andrea,
H. Haak; Anton Moell, Gustav Kober; Bauer Gerland, Moritz
Moritz ; Frau Lemm, Auguste Burmester. Her engagement may
be briefly summed up as a complete artistic success and a financial
disappointment to her manager, who was compelled to increase
the price of seats owing to his expensive contract with his star.
William Mestayer's company was seen in "Check 44" Jan. i^
and "Francillon," by Alex. Dumas, had its first American heariog
Feb. 13: Marquis De Riverolles, Gustav Kober; Lucien, Hugo
Ranzenberg; Franziska, Hedwig Niemann-Raabe; Annette, Lilli
Petri ; Stanislas de Grandredon, Hermann Haak ; Henry De Symeur,
Alexis Schonlank; Jean De Carillac, Moritz Moritz; Therese
Smith, Antonie Ziegler; Colestin, Karl Muller; Ein Anderer
Diener, Heinrich Zilzer; Elise, Auguste Burmester; Pinguet, A.
Meyer. Hedwig Niemann-Raabe' s return engagement, and bff
final one in America, opened Feb. 17 with "Die Hagelstolzefl"
and one act of "Jane Eyre." For her return engagement the best
seats were reduced in price to $1.50. Heinrich Conreid, ber
manager, made his reappearance on the stage, matinee and even-
ing, Feb. 18 (Hedwig Niemann-Raabe having sailed for Germany
that day), in the title rdle of " Dr. Klaus" (known in English as
"Dr. Clyde," "The Doctor," "Dr. Klaus," etc.). This was his
first appearance on the stage since January, 1883.
Henry Irving and company began a five weeks' engagement Fclx
20 in W. G. Wills' "Olivia." This play, which is a dramatiza-
tion of Goldsmith's "Vicar of Wakefield," had been done in this
city in 1878 by Fanny Davenport and her company. The cast
here was:
Dr. Primrose
Moses . .
Mr. Burchell
Sophia . .
Squire Thomhill
Farmer Flamborough
Polly Flamborough .
• Henry Irving
. . Haviland
. . Wenman
Miss D. Harwood
. . Alexander
. . H. Howe
Miss Coleridge
. . . MissBarsett
. . Mrs. Paunccfcrt
. . . Ellen Tcrty
Leigh Tyari
Phoebe Miss MiBs
Dick Miss M. HoUaoi
Gvpsy Woman
Mrs. Primrose
Olivia . . ,
"The Lyons Mail" was given Feb. 25-27, with Linda Dietz as
Jeannette; March 3', "Olivia;" March 5, "Faust" was revived
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and continued up to March 10, when Ellen Terry took a brief rest
and ''Louis XI." was presented. The Star was one of the few
theatres open in this city on what was known as "The Blizzard
Night," March 12. Irving and his company paid a visit to West
Point afternoon of March 19, 1888, and gave a fully costumed per-
formance of "The Merchant of Venice" in the cadets' mess hall
of the Military Academy. The Star Theatre was closed that
night.
March 24 Mr. Irving closed his engagement with "Olivia,*' and
the company sailed for England after the performance. Mr. Irving
did not leave New York until the following week. Henry Irving
was at bis best in melodrama, for his cunning and rare knowledge
of stage artifice enabled him to focus upon himself the strength of
his admirably drilled company. As far as his individual methods
as an actor go, Mr. Irving is as old-fashioned and conventional as
were the players of a half-century ago. The mouthings, the strut-
ting, the ranting, the mad tearing of passion into tatters, — are we
not familiar with them all, either by hearsay or through the woric
of some derelict of good old-time tragedy? Prof. Alexander Herr-
mann was the attraction week of April 2.
James Owen O'Connor appeared here April 9 in "Hamlet," hav-
ing rented the house for two weeks. This was the New York d^but
of Jessie Villars as Ophelia, also that of Emmie Young, a daughter
of Brigham Young, as the Queen. During the two weeks, O'Connor
was seen in the "Marble Heart," "Merchant of Venice," "Riche-
lieu," and "Othello," as well as in "Hamlet" His engagement
closed April 21. A professional matinee occurred April 19. No
stage exhibition that I have seen has possessed all the disagreeable
features of the O'Connor engagement. His audiences were almost
exclusively composed of males, who were to be amused as the Count
Johannes and Dr. Landis once amused this city. They found no
excuse too trifling for their merriment, no jest too coarse, no uproar
too loud A dozen or more auditors were ejected by the police at
various times. O'Connor's Hamlet was so indescribably bad in
speech, action, and appearance that his audience burst into laughter
before he had been on the stage five minutes. In his interview with
Rosencrantz, he was so absurd that the audience broke through all
restraint and the dialogue was lost in peals of laughter. He made
a speech to his audience telling them that he would furnish them
with a hilariously insane Hamlet if they would give him a chance.
This was received with three cheers for O'Connor. His perform-
ance of Shy lock in " The Merchant of Venice " nearly brought about
a riot in the theatre. All through the performance the audience
" talked back " to Shylock. Every time the curtain went down,
there were torrents of cheers, howls, "cat-calls," roars, screeches,
whistling, and Indian war-whoops. A posse of police stopped the
324 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE [iw
disturbance for a time. In the trial scene, when Shylock begins to
scrape his knife on the floor, Bassanio asks, ''Why dost thou whet
thy knife so keenly?" A voice in the gallery answered, "He's
going to shave off them whiskers," referring to the absurd hirsute
ornaments O'Connor wore about his face. He finished the play
by making Shylock commit suicide at the end of the trial scene.
He was seen in " Hamlet " at the professional matinee. On the
night he played "Richelieu," an enthusiastic admirer threw a
bouquet of pie-plant upon the stage. The play was stopped
short, the curtain rung down, and O'Connor made the followmg
speech :
"I hereby offer a reward of $100 cash, to be paid behind the
scenes, to any person who detects another in the act of throwing
missiles upon the stage. I have some dignity as a man, as a
lawyer, and as the star of this company. There is nobody in this
bouse that can play Richelieu as well as I can, and yet you deride
me. I have a loaded musket behind the scenes which you may
force me to use. At the next performance I shall have a sufficient
force of policemen behind the scenes to preserve order. You can*
not drive me from this theatre." When as Phidias in "The Marble
Heart" he fell dead at the end of the first act, some one cried,
"No fall; bring an ambulance. " On his closing night two laige
cabbages were thrown at him.
James Owen O'Connor's father was a cousin of Charles O'Connor,
the distinguished jurist. There can be no doubt of the fact that
some mental derangement induced him to adopt the stage as a
profession. He was taken to an insane asylum at Morris Flabs,
N. J., August 25, 1893, where he died March 31, 1894. His last
engagement was in a variety theatre in Jersey City in the winter of
1891. His audience pelted him with decayed fruit and vegetables
so unmercifully that he abandoned the stage. At a variety theatre
in the West, where he performed, a wire curtain was used to pre-
vent his being struck by flying missiles. Two weeks prior to bis
confinement in the asylum he wandered away from his home and
was found in a vacant lot, three-quarters of a mile from the bouse.
Appropriately enough Brockman's Monkey show followed, April
24, but business was so bad that the house soon closed for the sea-
son. Reopened for the season with Johnson & Slavin's minstrels,
on Aug. 27. Robert Downing, with his dramatic company, fol-
lowed. He played Spartacus in the "Gladiator" Sept. 3, 4, and
8, "Virginius," matinee of Sept. 5 and evening of Sept. 7, and "In-
gomar," Sept. 6 and matinee of Sept. 8. "The Paymaster" came
Sept 17 for two weeks. "Zigzag," a musical comedy, came Oct
I. Lydia Thompson, with her burlesque company, opened Oct
15 in a very weak "sketch," called "Penelope," which had this
cast:
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Icarius • . . Charles Horace Kenny
Agrippa .... Master FriU James
Hermes .... Christine Blessing
Philander .... Brenda Harper
Arctos Minnie Sannon
Carthos Vivian Bromlej
Nevera Lillie Alliston
Tektoe Louis Kelleher
Glaucus Harry Starr
fit Lirdia Thompson
nion .... Marie Williams
>pe Aida Jenoure
Millie Marion
le Ella Carrington
. . . . Florence Brandon
X Rose Newham
lo . . . . Florence Bankhardt
Waiter Miss Belle Raymond
B . . . . J. Bolton Raddiffe
istav Amberg presented his German company in '' Mit Fremden
m," by C. Schoenfeld, Oct. 22 and 23; "Sie Weiss Etwas,"
24 and 25 ; and "Tilli," by F. Stahl, Oct. 26 and 27. Among
American debuts made were those of Fraulein Herrman, Frau-
Sandow, Herr Becker, and Herr Schoelermann« ''A Midsum-
Night's Dream " was produced Oct 29 by John W. Albaugh's
lling company, and had this cast :
ider
trius
I .
. . . William Morris
. . . £dw. J. Henley
. . . Chas. H. Sutton
. . . Adolph Bernard
. . . Carrie Daniels
ia Lillie Post
Hattie Harvey
ig Fairy .... Ada Somers
William Lee
Charles Rosene
Bk>ssom . . Bertie Sutherland
Nick Bottom . • Edmund D. Lyons
SUrveling . . • John H. Mitchell
Philostrate .... Chas. Kaufman
Hippolyta Harriet Ford
Hermia .... Minnie Seligman
Helena • • • . Katherine Alvord
Cobweb Louie Stevens
Moth Orrin Cooke
Mustard Seed . . . Walter Lewis
Quince Ferd. Hiffht
Snug Louis R. Gruel
lis ran two weeks, and was followed Nov. 12 by H. E. Dixey
Adonis," for two weeks; then came "The Crystal Slipper, or
:e Prettiwitz and Little Cinderella." The new text was by
. Alfred Thompson and Harry B. Smith. The cast: Baron
iracite, R. £. Graham; Yosemite, Edwin Foy; Cinderella,
fuerite Fish; Prince Prettiwitz, May Yohe; Mardi Gras,
y Remsden; Fairy Graciosa, Homie Weldon; and Fiorde-
, Topsy Venn. Sig. Novissimo, the ballet master of this
any, died in Bellevue Hospital, Aug. 16, 1890. May Yohc
ed from the cast after the first night, and the Prince was acted
[amie Cerbi.
inie Pixley appeared here Dec. 24 in " The Deacon's Daughter,"
*2iara,*' Dec. 3L The Louis James-Marie Wainwright com-
came Jan. 7, 1889, with "As You Like It," which had this
bed Duke . . Erroll Dunbar
Frederick . . Harry Leighton
do Louis James
8 F. C. Mosley
1 H. A. Lanzdon
r H. £. Chase
Touchstone E. Y. Backus
Charles J. M. Laflin
Rosalind . • . Marie Wainwright
Celia Anita Harris
Audrey Kate Meek
Phebe Alma Aiken
326 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE im
This play was repeated Jan. 8, 9; "Virginius" was given Jan.
ia-12; "Much Ado About Nothing," Jan. 11, and matinee, Jan.
12, with Marie Wainwright as Beatrice and Louis James as Bene-
dick. They were followed Jan. 14 by Fanny Davenport and com-
pany in "La Tosca,'* which was thus cast:
Le Baron Scarpia,
Melbourae MacDowell
Mario Cavaradossi,
F. McCuUough Ross
Cesare Angellotti . Theodore Roberts
Schiarone .... Joseph Weldon
Le Marquis Attavanti . Bruce Hayes
Vicomte de Trevillac, Arthur A. Lotto
Colonetti . . . Jean H. Williams
Reine Marie Caroline, Eleanor Merron
Princess Orlonia .... May Did
Gennarino .... Marie Merriam
Luciana Olivia Warren
Floria Tosca . . Fanny DaTenport
An entertainment was given Sunday evening, Jan. 20, in aid of
the Sick Relief Fund of United Council 1,035 Legion of Honor.
John Wild first appeared in this city as a dramatic star Jan. 21
in "Running Wild," which had this cast:
Cardamon Moxie . . Will H. Dietz
D'Oily Float > ., «,., ,
Joe King f .... John Wild
Bgurry Cassidy . . Theo. M. Brown
Daniel Dodge
. . F. M. Kendrick
The Gentleman who removes
the ashes .... Harry Brinsley
Dollie Gertrude Fort
The Lady who does the clean-
ing St. Geo. Hussejr
Penelope Podd . . . Adele Bray
Flora Julia Mackcy
Dora Ada Jones
I. Malone T. B. Butler
The Howard Athenaeum specialty company came Jan. 28 for
one week. The Lyceum Theatre company appeared Feh. 4 in
"The Wife," by Bilasco and De Mille, which was thus cast:
. . . John Flood
. Mrs. Berlan-Gibbi
. Adeline SUnhopc
John Rutherford . Nelson Wheatcroft
Matthew Culver . . Henry Hermon
Major Homer Q. Putnam,
James O. Barrows
John Dexter . . Charles S. Dickson
Robert Gray .... Frank Carlyle
Silas Truman . .
Helen Truman
Lucile Ferrant
Mrs. Belamy Ives, Adelaide Thornton
Kitty Ives H attic SdicD
Mrs. Amory .... Eliza Logan
"Later On" was seen Feb. 11, "The Stowaway," Feb. 18;
Richard Stahl's comic opera, " Said Pasha," was sung for the first
time in this city Feb. 2, and had this cast:
Hassan Bey ... R. N. Dunbar
Terrano Hubert Wilke
. . Jos. Greensfelder
Said Pasha .
Hadad . .
Nockey . .
Serena . .
Balah Sojah
Francis Gaillard
Edwin Stevens
. Stanley Felch
Helen Dineeon
. Alice Gaulard
Rajah
Queen Alti
Carrie Godfrey
"Evangeline" was seen March 11 for two weeks, followed by
M. Coquelin for one week, commencing March 25, in "Le Mariage
de Figaro;" March 26, "Le Juif Polonais;" matinee, March 27,
"Le Mariage de Figaro;" evening, "Les Surprises du Divorce;"
March 28, "Le Voyage de M. Perrichon " and monologues;
matinee, March 30, "Le Juif Polonais;" evening, "Le Gendre de
M. Poirier;" for Coquelin's benefit, March 29 "Jean Dacier"
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and " The Silent System *' received their first public performances
in this country. The cast of the first play was:
Jean Dacier .... M. Coquelin
Berthaut M. Duquesne
Baudru .... M. Jean Coquelin
Le Comte M. Abel
De Puylaurens . • . . M. Ma^
Antonia Mme. Kerwich
La Comtesie .... Mme. Patry
In ''The Silent Svstem" Coquelin acted wholly in pantomime
the part of a henpecked husband who did not even get a chance to
utter a word
M. Coquelin's first American tour closed March 30 with a re-
vival of " Le Gendrc de M. Poirier."
Rose Coghlan began a two weeks' engagement April i, in
"Jocelyn," a play by her brother, Chas. Coghlan^ produced for
the first time in New York. The cast was:
LxiuisXIII. . .
Prince S avian!
Philip de Hoissac
Charles de Boissac,
Henry de ]U>issac
Gaston Marcel
Agenor ....
Martiso . . . .
Chas. F. Gotthold
. Wilton Lackaye
Frank Lander
Conway Carpenter
Albert Roberta
. James £. Wilson
. Harrv Gwynette
Charles W. Morgan
Volatil Albert Roberts
Narcisse • . . Charles £. Edwin
Captain William Ranous
Michael £. Tom Webber
Blaisois Vemer Clarges
Mme. de Mortaigne,
Mrs. Charles Watson
Jocelyn Rose Coghlan
Mrs. Chas. Watson died in this city May 4, 1889.
Robson and Crane appeared in "The Henrietta," April 15, and
closed May 11, which was also the date of the termination of their
partnership as joint stars. They had been together for twelve
vears. Ullie Akerstrom made her metropolitan d^but May 13, act-
ing in ''Annette the Dancing Girl/* which had this cast:
Pete Frank Hewitt
Richard James H<imer
Cuban Guard ... T. H. Tolway
Mrs. Weldon . . . Maggie Harold
Madge Hattie Morris
Annette . . . .
Sanford Weldon .
Herbert Ash ton .
Dandy Dick . .
Florence Markley
. Ullie Akerstrom
Alfred Hudson
. . Frank Lander
J. K. Applcbee, Jr.
Jennie Nichols
The season of 1889-90 opened Sept. 9 with Theo. Moss as man-
ager. Bronson Howard's war play "Shenandoah" was acted for
the first time in New York, and was thus cast:
Gen. HaTerill . . . Wilton Lackave
Col. Kerchival West . Henry Miller
Capt. Heartsease . . Morton Selton
Lieut. Frank Bedloe . G. W. Bailey
Maj. Gen. Francis Buckthorn,
Harry Harwood
Sergt. Barket . . James 6. Barrows
Col. Robert EUingham,
Lucius Henderson
Capt. Thornton . . John E. Kclhrd
Lit-ut. of Sif^nal Corps . llarry Thorn
Lieut, of Infantry . . Geo. Maxwell
Mrs. Constance HaveriU, Dorothy Dorr
Gertrude Ellingham . . . Viola Allen
Madeline West Nanette Comstock
Jennv Buckthorn . . . Effie Shannon
Mrs.' Edith Haverill . Alice B Haines
Hardwick .... W. L. Dennison
Capt. Lockwood . . . C. C. Brandt
Corp. Donn . . . W. J. Cummings
Benson Wm. Barnes
Old Margery .... Mrs. Haslam
Jannette Esther Drew
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On Oct. 14 the Jefferson-Florence company appeared in "The
Rivals/' with this cast:
Sir Lucius O 'Trigger, W. J. Florence
Sir Anthony Absolute . Edwin Varrey
Captain Absolute . Frederick Paulding
Faulkland • . Geo. Frederick Nash
Mrs. Malaprop . . Mrs. John Drew
Bob Acres
David
F
. . . Joseph Jefferson
. . Geo. W. Deoham
2LZ Joseph Warren
Lyaia Languish . . • Viola Allen
Lucy Agnes Miller
W. J. Scanlan was seen here Nov. 11 in "Myles Aroon.*' The
Redmund-Barry company appeared Dec 9 in "Herminie;"
" Twelve Temptations " was seen for two weeks beginning Dec
16. A special mating performance took place Dec 19 of "A Fair
Rebel" On Dec 30 Fanny Davenport returned with "La Tosca"
for a fortnight. William H. Crane produced "The Senator," by
David Lloyd, for the first time in this city, Jan. 13, 1890, and with
this cast :
Senator Hannibal Rivers,
Alex Armstrong .
Count Von Strahl
Baron Ling Ching
Richard Vance
Lieut. Schuyler .
Isaiah Sharpless .
William H. Crane
George F. Devere
. . H. Bergman
• . . H. Braham
. • James Neill
. T. D. Frawley
Wm. Herbert
Mabel Denman, Lizzie Hudson CdHer
Mrs. Schuyler . . . Augusta Foster
Mrs. Armstrong . . Jennie Karsner
Josie Armstrong . . . Jane Stuart
Mrs. Hilary, d^rgie Drew Barrymore
Silas Denman . • . . J. C. Padgett
Erastus . . • • John J. Gilmartio
Jane Stuart was the daughter of Maurice F. Hollahan, Deputy
Commissioner, Department of Public Works of this city. Her
first appearance on the stage was made in April, 1886, in the
" Lily of Yeddo," at the Criterion Theatre, Brooklyn, N. Y. Her
New York d^but was made Oct 24, 1 887, at the Fourteenth Street
theatre, as Ernestine in " Baron Rudolph. " She next appeared as
Sylvaine in " Helen e," Oct. 18, 1888. She joined Crane's com-
pany at Decatur, 111., in September, 1889, acting Sallie Harmony
in "On Probation." During the season of 1891-92 she was in
Aug. Pitou's company. She retired from the stage and mamed
Gen. Louis Auer at Milwaukee, Wis., Feb. 25, 1895. On Thurs-
day afternoon, Feb. 9, an entertainment was given for the benefit
of the Horace Greeley statue fund. "Bill Nye," James Whitcomb
Riley, the Courtney Quartet, and others, appeared.
The one hundredth performance of "The Senator" took place
April 22 ; Stuart Robson, who was playing " The Henrietta " at
Proctor's Twenty-third Street theatre, this city, rode from there
to the Star in order to congratulate Mr. Crane. The second act
was on when Mr. Robson entered the theatre, but he went down
the aisle, mounted the stage, and in a humorous speech, assured
Mr. Crane of his delight at the success of "The Senator."
Georgie Drew Barrymore was ill the night of May i, and her
place in the cast was filled by Lizzie Hudson Collier, while
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Leonora Bradley played Mabel. Mrs. Barrymore, resumed her
part on the afternoon of May 3.
Georgie Emma Drew Barrymore died at Santa Barbara, Cal.,
July 2, 1893, of consumption. She was the daughter of Mrs. John
Drew, and wife of Maurice Barrymore, to whom she was married
Dec. 31, 1876.
"The Senator" closed May la "The Shatchen," written by
Henrv Doblin and his brother for Charles S. Dickson, was pro-
ducecf May 12, for the first time in this city. The cast was:
Joseph Lewis, Lewis Morrison; Meyer Petowsky, M. B. Curtis;
Jack Ransome, Charles Dickson; Leo Lewis, Russ Whytal;
James Nickerson, C. F. Montaigne; Edith, Florence Roberts;
Alice, Rosabel Morrison; Fanny Morton, Sophie Eyre.
In consequence of the illness of Mr. Morrison, ueo. Osborne
acted Joseph Lewis, and Mr. Montaigne, Nickerson, commencing
matinee, May 24.
This theatre was the only one that did not give a matinee on
Decoration Day, May 3a Lewis Morrison did not appear week
ending May 31. Rosabel Morrison retired from the cast May 29,
and her rdle was played by Gertrude Dawes. Stanislaus Stange
replaced Russ Whytal June 2, and the house closed June 7. It
was reopened for a brief season Aug. 4, under the management of
Joseph Brooks, with "A Woman of the World," which had this
cast:
Mr. Ten Brock
Mr. Kavana
Mr. Deane . .
Mifts Prentiss .
Geo. F. Deverc
. . Wm. Herbert
Livinestooe Morse
. Lillian Florence
Mrs. Wakefield,
Georgie Drew Rarnrmore
Mr. Wakefield . . . Edwin Bethel
Mrs. Copeland Ada Crisp
This was followed by the farcical comedy, "The Balloon," cast
thus:
Dr. Glynn .... Robt. Milliard
Dr. lioyton . . . Ceo. F. Devcre
David Wm. Herbert
Miss Vere Jane Stuart
Mr. Aubrev Fitzjohn (first appear-
ance in America) . . Alfred Maltby
. Sidney Drew
John J. Gumartin
Captain Cameron .
Policeman . . .
Mrs. Ripendale,
Geon^ie Drew Barrymore
Mrs. Fitzjohn . Mrs. Au^sta Foster
Grace Wentworth, Kathanne Florence
The next season began Sept. 8 with Wm. H. Crane as the star,
in "The Senator."
A matinee performance was given Sept. 4 for the benefit of the
Grand Lodge, B. P. O. Elks. An entertainment the same after-
noon took place at the Academy of Music. The result was a great
disappointment, as the attendance at both theatres was very bad.
The price fixed for orchestra seats, and the best seats in the or-
chestra circle and balcony, at the testimonial performances, was
33© A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Osv
$2. 50 each, with an admission charge of $1. One ticket, however,
admitted the holder to both the Academy and the Star. Each
performance began at one o'clock, and the curtains in both houses
were rung up on probably the smallest audiences that ever greeted
such elaborate programmes.
At the matinle performance of Nov. 15 W. H. Crane fainted
and fell to the stage during the third act. The last act was played
with Geo. F. Devere in Crane's rdle. Mr. Crane played that night
" On Probation " had its first New York production matinee, Nov.
19. It was originally acted Sept. 9, 1889, at Decatur, 111. The
cast here was :
Jonathan Silsbee . . Wm. H. Crane
Maurice Fitzmaurice,
William Harcourt
Prince Ivan KaroskofiE, T. D. Frawley
Senhor Pedro Oliveira, Henry Bergman
Dr. Benj. Cox . . . Henry Briham
Eugene William Herbert
Lady Frank Brooke . Hattie Russell
Mary Marlowe . . • Esther Lyon
Mrs. Harmony, Mrs. Augusta Foster
Sadie Harmony . . . Jane Stoait
Senhora Oliveira . Katharine Florence
The two-hundredth performance of "The Senator" occurred
Nov. 26.
An author's matinee took place Dec. 1 1, when was produced, for
the first time on any stage, three one-act plays — " The Haunted
Room " :
Captain Packenham Walsh,
Wilton Lackaye
Col. Robert Benton . Henry Bergman
" A Woman " :
Peter Geoije Morrison
Lady Carrolton . . . Caroline Hill
Godsend . .
John Harper .
Jennie O'Neil Potter [ Edward Livingstone, Henry Bergman
. George F. Devere |
it
Grimsby's Dilemma " :
Caleb Grimsby
Helen . .
Sidney Brown
Dr. Campbell
. . Wm. Herbert
Minnie Palmer
. F. L. Sylvester
. Louis B. Darling
Wm. Waley . . . Cecil Kingstone
Jane Mrs. Britton
James Geo. Morrison
Mrs. Maraquita Hewitt, who wrote the three plays, was the wife
of a well-known newspaper writer of this city. Jennie O'Neill
Potter, who made her first appearance on any stage on this occa-
sion, was a well-known reader of Western dialect stories, and the
niece of James O'Neill, the actor. "The Senator" closed its stay
here Jan. 31, 1891.
"Mr. Potter of Texas" was presented, first time in this city,
Feb. 2, and had this cast :
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The Hon Sampson Potter,
Frank Mordaunt
Baron Lincoln . . . Henry Holland
The Hon. Arthur Lincoln,
Hugo Toland
The Hon. Teddy Lincoln, Louis Haines
B. Sydney Van Cott . . Sidney Drew
Doctor Von Lambrith . Franz Reinaa
Lady Sarah . • Minnie Seligman
Charlie Enrol
Ralph Errol
Lubbins . •
Brackett . .
Ethel Lincoln
Louis Massen
. King Hedley
Thos. Jackson
Cecil Kingston
May Haines
Hugo Toland played Sampson Potter; P. S. Reynolds, Brackett;
Cecil Kingston, Sir Arthur, Feb. 7. Louis Massen withdrew from
the cast Feb. 9, and Charles Errol was played by Clarence Handy-
sides. Frank Mordaunt resumed his original rdle Feb. 11, and
continued until the closing week, except the matinee of Feb. 14.
•• Mr. Potter of Texas " was played for the last time evening of Feb.
14.
Henry Holland died at Bellevue Hospital March 26. He was
thirty-nine years of age, and an Englishman by birth.
"The Power of the Press," by Geo. Jessop and Aug. Pitou, was
seen for the first time on any stage March 16, and had this cast :
C. H. Leonard
John Matthews
. . Charles Dade
Josie Wilmere
Minnie Selifj^an
Madeline Lucette
Adeline Stanhope
Mrs. John D.Findlay
Stephen Carson
Turner Morgan
De Witt Norwood
Harold Norwood .
Sam Freeborn • .
Sidney Varian . .
Mr. Hosford . .
Joe Hawcs . . .
. Wilton Lackaye
. . Myron Calice
. . C. G. Craig
. John £. Kellerd
. Charles Dickson
Lorimer Stoddard
William Davidge
. . Gus Frankel
Tom Wyatt . .
Mike OX'allaghan
Mr. Warner
Dan ....
Annie Carson •
May Hosford .
Julia Seymour .
Mrs« 0*Callaghan,
The play was withdrawn after the forty-ninth performance.
"The Envoy" was produced for the first time May 4 with James
O'Neill as the star. The next season began Aug. 31, 1891, with
Roland Reed in "The Club Friend," for the first time in this
city:
Pcrcival George F. Nash
Abraham Oaks Charles S. Smiley
Evelyn Isadore Rusn
Sylvia Percy Haswell
Makepeace . . . Wilham Davidge
r peace
Margaret
Mrs. Mary Myers
Maximillian
Wilkins .
>follie
Mabel
Filbert .
. William Friend
. . Julian Keed
Genevra IngersoU
. Kdna Wallace
. . Roland Reed
Mr. and Mrs. Kendal reappeared in America Oct. 12 in "Still
Waters Run Deep": John Midmay, Kendal; Captain Hawksley,
Mr. Bucklaw; Potter, J. K. Dodson; Dunbilk, A. M. Dennison;
I^ngford, H. Nye Chart; Mrs. Mildmay, Violet Raye; Mrs.
Stemhold, Mrs. Kendal. The comedy was originally produced
at the Royal Olympic Theatre, London, May 14, 1855, with
GcDrjre Vining as Capt. Hawksley, Alfred Wigan as John Mild-
may. Miss Maskell as Mrs. Mildmay, Mrs. Alfred Wigan joined
the cast May 28 to play Mrs. Sternhold. It was first seen in
America Feb. 10, 1855, at Barnum's Museum this city. Two
332 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D»9»
evenings after this, it was acted at Burton's Chambers Street
theatre. Its next production was at Cincinnati, at the National
Theatre, Oct. 15, 1855, with Harry Watkins as John Mildmay,
Benj. Maginley as Gimlet, Marcus Elmore as Hawksley, and
Mrs. Elmore as Mrs. Mildmay. It was acted at Niblo's Garden,
this city, Oct. 13, 1858, with Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Conway as Mr.
and Mrs. Mildmay. It was produced at Wallack's Theatre, Oct
16, 1865, with E. L. Davenport as Hawksley, Charles Fisher as
John Mildmay, Mark Smith as Potter, J. C. Williamson as Gimlet,
Madelaine Henriques as Mrs. Mildmay, and Fanny Morant as
Mrs. Stemhold. Laura Keene produced this comedy at her own
theatre, acting Mrs. Sternhold herself, with George Jordan as
Hawksley, and Chas. Wheatleigh as John Mildmay.
"Home" was played Oct. 19 with W. H. Kendal as Col.
White, and Mrs. Kendal as Mrs. Pinchbeck; A. M. Dennison
was to have played Dorrison, but had intermittent fever. "The
Iron Master " was given Oct. 26. There was no performance Oct
27^ owing to the sudden death that day of Mr. Dennison. "Still
Waters Run Deep" was done Oct. 28; "A Scrap of Paper" was
played Oct. 29-30, and matinee, Oct 31. The theatre was closed
night of Nov. 2 and reopened Nov. 3, with "Miss Helyett," which
had this cast: Paul Grahame, Mark Smith; Todder Bunnythome,
M. A. Kennedy; Bonnefoy, Gilbert Sarony; Senora Carmen, Kate
Davis; Manuela, Laura Clement; Miss Helyett, Mrs. Leslie
Carter. The fiftieth performance occurred Dec. 17. Laura
Bellini appeared Dec. 28 as Manuela, and George Lyding was seen
Dec. 28 as Shaughnessy. The theatre was closed Jan. 11, 1892)
and reopened Jan. 12 with "For Money," for the first time in this
city, and with this cast :
Wilfield Farragut Gumey,
William H. Crane
Newton Stow James Neil
Norman Stewart . . . T. D. Frawley
Hilton Willard . . Adolph Jackson
Mr. Redfern-Bell, George F. Devere
Otto Bruning . . . Henry Bergman
Mr. Choate . . . William Herbert
Mrs. Rittinghouse-Webb
Hattie RusseQ
Beverly Dale . . Katharine Florence
Winona Gumey . . . Anne O'Neill
Mrs. Redfern-Bell . Augusta Foster
Violet BeU Gladys WalUs
"The American Minister,'* by Paul M. Potter, was seen for the
first time on any stage April 4. The cast :
Major Philpot Wart, WiUiam Herbert
Pietro di Ferrara, Mr. Joseph Shannon
General Cristoforo Colombo,
George F. Devere
Hon. Benjamin Franklin Lawton,
William H. Crane
Thomas Je£Eerson Lawton . Jas. Neil
Quincy Adams . . Adolph Jackson
Dr. Pierre Carondelet . J. C. Padgett
Harry Braham and Gus Devere were also in the cast.
The next season began August 22, 1892, with "Killarney," for
the first time in this city, in which Katie Emmet played Kitty
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Burke, and Terry Doyle. Roland Reed appeareu' Sept. 5 in
"Lend Me Your Wife." The Howard Athenaeum specialty or-
ganization came August 28. The members of this company who
made their first appearance in America were Cain and Abel, trapeze
artists; Kate Cohen, vocalist; and Albert Christian, balladist.
Lottie Collins reappeared in America in the musical sketch "A
Naughty Substitute," singing for the first time in America "Mar-
guerite." The Fred Warde- Louis James combination began an
engagement of two weeks Sept. 11 in ''The Lion's Mouth," with
this cast :
Paul di Novara . . Frederick Warde
Julio H. A. Langdon
Claudio H. C. Barton
Bonatesta • . • . Charles Charters
Marco Howard Kyle
Gregorio Charles Clark
Francesco Louis James
U^olini CD. Herman
D]on3rsio James Cooper
Solomon John Hickey
Ghetto R. V. Percy
"Julius Caesar" was presented Sept. 25, 26, 27, and Oct. 2 and 8;
** Othello" was seen Sept 29, 30, and Oct. & "Virginius" was
done Oct. 3 and matinee, Oct. 7.
Mr. and Mrs. Kendal returned Oct. g in "The Second Mrs.
Tanqueray," by Arthur Pinero, for the first time in America, and
with this cast :
Simon . .
. . G. A. Watson
Giacomo
. . . H. D. Bird
Antonio . .
. . . R. Willing
. Robert Harland
Caredo .
Fabia . .
. . Miss Everett
Linora . .
, Edythe Chapman
Marcella
Fanny Bowman
Fianchetta .
. Dora Grundman
Julia . • .
> . Flora Gaines
Lucia . .
Miss Raymond
Aubrey Tanqueray . . . Mr. Kendal
Sir Geom Orreyd . . G. P. Huntley
Captain Hugh Ardale . Oscar Adye
Cayley Dnimmle . . . J. £. Dodson
Frank Misquith .... James East
"The Silver Shell" was presented Oct. 30 for the first time in
America, and was thus cast :
Gordon Jayne .
Lady Orreyd .
Mrs. Cortelyou
Ellean . . .
Paula . . .
George H. Grajr
Nellie Campbell
. MaryTan>ott
Annie Irish
Mrs. Kendal
Adolf I. Deane
Andre A. White
Ivan Petroritch Daly
Ladislas H. Walford
Gen. Prince Karatoff . . . Kendal
Sir Richard Stanhope . Oscar Ayde
Valdor Cecil M. York
Banham James East
Herr Schmidt ... G. P. Huntley
Mouroff C. Walker
Borrs Iranitch. . . . George Gray
Vasili Howard 8 turge
juge d*Instruction .... Walters
A^ent of Police ... A. Howton
Constantin Harrison
Vladimir Gaysford
Joseph Jefferson appeared Nov. 6 in "Rip Van Winkle," with
this cast: Rip, Joseph Jefferson; Derrick von Beekman, Edwin
Lady Armvta^
Mrs. Lada . .
Mrs. Verl . .
Lucille . . .
lack >
Maflfie f
Katherine Vail .
. . Annie Irish
Florence Bennett
. Barbara Huntley
Adrienne Dairolies
. Valentine
Mrs Kendal
334 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D«M
Varrey; Cockles, Joseph Warren; Hendrick, George F. Nash;
Gretchen, Annie Mack; Meenie, Blanche Bender; Little Hend-
rick, Nanon Fowler. Alex. Salvini began an engagement of two
weeks Nov. 27, in "The Three Guardsmen,'* with this castl
Louis XIII. . . . Paul Cazeneuve
Cardinal Richelieu . . Ben Johnson
George VilHers . . . John A. Lane
Count de Rochefort, Elmer Delamater
De Treville . . . Clement St. Martin
Aramis J. D. Murfree
Athos .... William Redmund
Porthos William Harris
Pouchet . . .
Captain de Jussac
Seadrift . . .
Anne of Austria
Lady de Winter
Constance . .
Philippe d'Artagnan,
. . Geom Gare
Charles Richards
Max Mazzanovich
. Eleanor Moretti
. Augusta Forrest
. . Maud Dixon
Alexander Salvini
"Zamar," by Paul Kester, was first acted in this city Dec 11.
"Ruy Bias" was played Dec. 18, with William Harris as Don
Salluste; Wm. Redmund, Don Caesar; Eleanor Moretti, Marianne;
and Alex. Salvini in the title rdle. "Don Caesar de Bazan" was
seen Dec. 20-21 ; "Zamar," Dec 22, and matin6e and night, Dec
23. "Africa" Dec. 25, with this cast:
Maurice Merrill .
Matthew Miller .
Moses Merrill • .
Menander Mudge .
Maggs ....
Miggs Thos. Lewis
Muggs John Daly
Menelaus McAlUster . Wm. Vidocq
Mike Milligan . . . £. C. Jobson
John A. Coleman
Chas. H. Hopper
Chas. J. Stine
. H. W. Frillman
R. J. Jose
Marion Morton
Mabel Merrill .
Maude Merrill .
Millicent Merrill
Minerva Mudge
Melissa Maddox
Mark Mansfield
Mr. Merkus
• • Hilda HoUiDS
. . Helen Byroa
. Henrietta Byron
. Blanche Hayden
Florence Raymond
. . Madge Ellis
. . Otis Harlan
. George Thatcher
Mrs. John Drew appeared here as Widow Warren Jan. 15, 1894,
in "The Road to Ruin/' with Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew as Mr.
Oakley and Harriet Russet. " The Jealous Wife " was played Jan.
22 for one week except the night of Jan. 27, when "The Rivals"
was given. W. H. Crane returned Jan. 29 in "The Senator."
Agnes Booth was Mrs. Hillary, and Fred de Belleville, Count
von Strahl; "On Probation,** March 5; and Mr. Crane's engage-
ment closed March 10. " Rosedale " was presented March 21, with
this cast :
Elliot Gray . .
Bunberry Cobb .
Miles McKenna .
Matthew Leigh
Col. Cavendish May
. Joseph Haworth
William Mestayer
. Frank J. Keenan
Howard Gould
Mark Price
Lady Florence May
Rosa Leigh . . .
Tabitha Stork . .
Lady Adela Gray .
Sarah Sykes . .
. Annie Clarke
Isabella Evesson
. . Kate Ryan
. Belle Stokes
. Helen Dayne
Mr. and Mrs. Kendal reappeared April 2 in "The Second Mrs.
Tanqueray," for one week; "The Iron Master " was seen April 9-1 1,
and matinee, April 14; "Still Waters Run Deep," April 10-12;
"A White Lie," April 13; and the Kendals closed April 14,
with "A Scrap of Paper," "The Mouse Trap," and "A Pair of
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335
Lunatics." "A Play in Little," and "Faithful James" were given
afternoon April 13 by the Kendals and other volunteers for the
benefit of the Actors' Fund. Joseph Jefferson returned April 16
for two weeks in " Rip Van Winkle; " "The Crust of Society " was
played April 30; "Musotte," by de Maupassant, was first acted in
America May 7, and had this cast: John Martinel, Nelson Wheat-
croft; Leo de Petitpre, Edward J. RadclifFe; M. Martinel, Joseph
W. Shannon; Madame de Ronchard, Sarah McVicker; Ruth Mar-
tinel, Carrie L. Keeler.
The next season began Aug. 27, with Edmund Collier in "The
Cross Roads of Life," for the first time in this city. " Rosedale"
followed Sept. 10 for two weeks with Joseph S. Haworth, Elliot
Gray; M. A. Kennedy, Bunberry Cobb; Chas. Abbott, Miles
McKcnna; and Charles B. Hanford, Matthew Leigh. William H.
Crane produced "The Merry Wives of Windsor," Sept 24, with
this cast:
Sir John Falstaff . . Wm. H. Crane
Fenton William Lewere
iaatice Shallow H. A. Weaver, Sen.
faster Slender • Jos. Wheelock, Jr.
Sir HuFh Evans . James O. Barrows
Dr. Caius Percy Brooke
Bardolph Gns Devere
Pistol ...... Geo. F. Devere
Mistress Ford . . . Ffolliott Paeet
Mistress Page . Lizae Hudson Collier
Anne Page Anne 0*Neill
Dame Quicklej . Kate Denin Wilson
Joseph Jefferson appeared Oct. 10 in "Rip Van Winkle," and
remained for two weeks.
Rose Coghlan presented a revival of " Diplomacy " Oct 24,
which had this cast: Henry Beauclerc, Charles Coghlan; Captain
Julian Beauclerc, John T. Sullivan; Count Orloff, Frederic Rob-
inson; Baron Stein, Robert Fischer; Algie Fairfax, Grant Stew-
art; Markharo, John S. Marble; Antoinc, Edwin James; Shepard,
E. R. Lester; Frangois, Ernest Auporz; Dora» Sadie Martinot;
Marquise de Rio 2^res, Ida Von Trautman; Lady Henry Fairfax,
Beatrice Moreland; Mion, Mabel Katon; Countess Zicka, Rose
Coghlan. E. S. Willard was seen here Nov. 21 in "The Middle-
roan;" "Judah" Dec. 5; "John Necdham's Double," Dec. 8; and
"A Fool's Paradise," for the first time in this city Dec. 12; the
farce, "My Wife's Dentist," was played the same night; "The
Professor's Love Story" was produced Dec. 19, for the first time
in this city, and was thus cast :
Goodwillie Mr. WiUard
Af^es (joodwillie . . Ethel Douglas
Sir George Gilding . . Louis Massen
Lady Gilding . . . Maxine Elliott
Dowager Lady Gildins
Nannie Craddock
Dawson Arthur Tiffany
Lucy White . . Marie Burroughs
Minna Gale Haynes appeared as a "star" for the first time in
New York, and played Julia in "The Hunchback," Dec. 26, with
John Malone as Clifford, Milnes Levick as Master Walter, Eben
336 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D«9$
Plyinpton as Modus, Owen S. Fawcett as Fathom, and Mary Shaw
as Helen. "As You Like It" was seen Jan. 2, 1893, with Eben
Plympton as Orlando; Milnes Levick, Jaques; Owen S. Fawcett as
Touchstone; and Minna Gale Haynes as Rosalind. "Romeo and
Juliet" was played Jan. 9 for two weeks: Romeo, Eben Plyinpton;
Mercutio, Milnes Levick ; Nurse, Mrs. Sol Smith; Lady Capulet,
Lizzie Goode; Juliet, Minna Gale Haynes. Eben Plympton was
out of the cast Jan. 10, 11, 12, when Arthur Lewis acted Romeo
and Frederick Vroom was the Tybalt. "The Hunchback" was
repeated, Jan. 23; "Ingomar," Jan. 24-28, with Miss Haynes as
Parthenia, and Plympton as Ingomar; "As You Like It," Jan. 25;
"The Lady of Lyons" was given Jan. 26 and matinee, Jan 28;
"Romeo and Juliet," Jan. 27.
Wm. H. Crane reappeared Jan. 30 in "On Probation": Jona-
than Silsbee, William H. Crane; Lady Brooke, Hattie Russell;
Senhora Olviera, Anne O'Neil; Mary Marlow, Amy Busby; Mrs.
Harmony, Augusta Foster. "Brother John," by Martha Morton,
was produced March 20, for the first time on any stage. It had
this cast:
Hettie Rolan . Lizzie Hudson Collier
Maggie Rolan . . . Gladjs Wallis
Mrs. Van Sprague . • Mane Dantes
Helen Van Sprague . . Amy Busbjr
Maria Idalene Cottoa
John Hackett . . William H. Crane
Bobby Hackett, Joseph Wheelock, Jr.
Henry De Ruyter . J. H. Gilmour
Wolt Hopkins ... J. C. Padgett
Beckey Hackett . . Augusta Foster
Sophie Hackett . • . Anne O'Neil
George F. Devere took a benefit afternoon of April 18 to cel^
brate his fiftieth year upon the stage. Mrs. Harriet Holman took
a benefit the afternoon of April 25. The first act of "The Grand
Duchess " was given, with Wm. H. Crane as Gen. Boum, Villa
Knox as the Grand Duchess, Madge Lessing as Wanda, Frederick
Solomon as Baron Puck, Max Figman as Nepomuc. " The Open
Gate " was played by Eugene Ormonde, Fritz Williams, Maude
Harrison, and Bessie Tyree ; and " Old Love Letters " by Agnes
Booth, Eugene Ormonde, and John Findlay. H. E. Dixey, J. T.
Powers, Harry Conor, May Robson, and May Irwin also appeared.
James T. Powers appeared here in "A Bad Bargain," May n
Arthur Jones, James T. Powers; Albert Jones, Peter F. Dailey;
Rose Robinson, Rachel Booth; Mrs. Timothy Tracey, Louise
Sylvester.
The season of 1893-94 opened August 14 with "The Player,"
by Blanche Marsden, with Lawrence Hanley as Hamlet and Russ
Whytall as Claudius. On August 21 Lawrence Hanley changed
his programme to two acts of "Romeo and Juliet,'* and "Othello,"
acting the title rdle in the latter play. "The Pacific Mail," an
adaptation by Paul M. Potter from Tom Taylor's " Overland Route,"
was given Oct. 22, first time on any stage, and thus cast :
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▼Ivanus Urban . . Wm. H. Crane
Irs. Urban . . . Ffolliott Paget
apt. Weatherby • • Orrin Johnson
olin-Croft Boyd Putnam
Ir Bamaby Bruce . H. A. Weaver
ia Bruce Anne O^Neill
Ir. Winks ... G. F. Devere
[timphrey Cossett
Joseph Wheelock, Jr.
ncilla Cossett Lizzie Hudson-Colher
Judge Yancey . . . Geo. F. Devere
Amoret Yancey . . Marv Saunders
Mrs. Chiverly .... loa Burrows
Harvey Pacldemerton H. A. Langdon
Euphemia Packlemerton
Kate Denin Wilson
MiUy Vallie Egar
Major Fogarty . . . Percy Brooke
Montague Carlton. . D. J. Fingleton
Coolidge Brothers, James O. Barrows
An afternoon performance Oct. 25 was for the benefit of Little
luby the child dancer. "To Nemesis, or Love and Hate," by
frs. Romaldo Pacheco, was played Dec 3 for the first time on
ny stage:
^ont OgareiT . Frederick de Belleville
4arquis d*Aramale . Henry Jewett
ion. Tom Abington Smythe
Cecil M. York
»r. Stnvvesant Smith J. W. Shannon
ienri a'Alembert . . Mason Mitchell
>r. Marteau . H. W. Montgomery
apt Renaud . . Franklyn Roberts
Nikifor . . .
Mile. Walanof!
Baroness de la Bruy
Alixe Flaubert
Mme. Froissart •
Mme. Ipano£E • •
Mme. Grangelieu .
Nadine ....
Harry Courtaine
Rose C^hlan
ere Maxine Elliott
Effie Shannon
Hattie Russell
Ida Von Trautman
. Blanche Burton
Gertrude Elsmere
** London Assurance" was produced Dec. 20, 21, 22, and matinee,
^ec 25, 26, also night of Dec. 28, with Fred de Belleville, Sir
[arcourt; John T. Sullivan, Dazzle; Harry Jewett, Charles Court-
ry; Rose Coghlan, Lady Gay Spanker; and Maxine Elliott, Grace
^arkaway. " Diplomacy " was repeated Dec 24-27, and matinee,
►ec 291 " Forget Me Not " was given the nights of Dec* 25-29.
Carry Hawk acted Mark Meddle in " London Assurance," matinee,
^ec. 25, and nights of Dec. 26-28. Denman Thompson appeared
ere Dec. 31 in "The Old Homestead," and continued until April
7» 1895. On Saturday night, Jan. 6, 1895, Den Thompson's en-
crtainment of songs, illustrated and illuminated, was seen for the
rst time in this city. Den Thompson was too ill to appear Jan.
S*i6, and his rdle in " The Old Homestead " was assumed by Odell
Villiams. Afternoon of April 19 a performance was given for the
>^efit of the Manhattan Hospital and Infirmary. An English
>pera company commenced April 27, in "The Bohemian Girl,"
•rtth this cast: Count Arnheim, Arthur Seaton; Arline, Helen
Bertram; Buda, Leona Cardona; Queen of the Gypsies, Lucille
Saunders; Devilshoof, Albert McGuckin; Florestein, Maurice
Abbey; and Thaddeus, Charles O. Bassett. This opera was re-
peated May I ; "II Trovatore" was sung April 30 and May 3, with
Mile. Lindh, Leonora; Clodio, Manrico; McGuckin, Ferrando;
Seaton, Count di Luna; and Miss Mattfield as Azucena. "Faust"
was given May 2. Shortly after the audience had assembled Sat-
orday night, May 4, they were informed that there would be no
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performance and that their money would be returned at the box
office. The cause was a strike of the orchestra for salaries. Elita
Proctor Otis appeared here May 13 in "Oliver Twist" for a few
nights, after which the theatre was closed, when Neil Burgess be-
came lessee.
The Star Theatre was now extensively altered, particularly behind
the curtain. The old stage which sloped perceptibly to the foot-
lights, a relic of the days when the ballet had to be considered,
was taken out and a new stage built. A new and elaborate system
of electric lighting was introduced, which operated two thousand
incandescent lamps. Twenty-two new dressing-rooms were built
beneath the stage.
The theatre was reopened Saturday night, Nov. 2, 1895, with
"The Year One," by Charles Barnard, with this cast: Caesar Oc-
tavius Augustus, Emperor of Rome, Neil Burgess ; Curius Cinna,
John A. Lane ; C. Manlius Gallius, Edgar L. Davenport; Geth-
airius, Cuyler Hastings; Startori, Percy Smith; Gabbylaria, Neil
Burgess. It was a great failure. On Nov. 14 the play was re-
vised, and given at a professional matin6e. The house was closed
Dec. 5 and continued dark until Dec. g, when Neil Burgess ap-
peared in "The County Fair," and remained until Jan. 25, 1896.
The next manager of this house was Walter Sanford, who took
charge Jan. 27, and presented Joseph Murphy as the star in " Shaun
Rhue " for the first week, and in " Kerry Gow " the second weet
"The War of Wealth" came here Feb. 10; "The Last Stroke,"
March 23; "Law of the Land," April 27. The season closed May
2 and reopened Saturday night, August 29, 1896, with cheap prices
of admission, under the management of R. M. Gulick, Henry li
Bennett, Wm. T. Keogh, and Thos. Davis, managers of the Bijoa
Theatre, Brooklyn, the Bijou in Pittsburg, the National in Phila-
delphia, and the Columbia in Boston. The opening attraction
was "Northern Lights," which ran for two weeks. Cleveland's
minstrels were seen Sept. 14; "In the Heart of the Storm," Sept
21; "The Liliputians," Sept. 28, in "The Merry Tramps," for
five weeks ; Mme. Sissierretta Jones, the colored singer known as
the "Black Patti," gave a concert Sunday night, Oct. 11; The
Liliputians gave a professional matinee, Oct. 22; "Black Patti's
Troubadours " were heard Nov. 2 ; Frank Bush came Nov. 9 in
" A Girl Wanted ; " " An Innocent Sinner " Nov. 16. Andrew Mack
was seen Nov. 23 in "Myles Aroon;" "A Happy Little Home'*
came Nov. 30 for two weeks, also a farce called "The Yellow
Kid;" "The Bells of Shandon" was to have been played Dec I4t
but " Brother for Brother " was given instead. The Liliputians
came Dec. 21 for two weeks; "Fallen Among Thieves," by Frank
Harvey, was acted Jan. 4, 1897; "A Trip to Chinatown," Jan.
11; "A Boy Wanted," Jan. 18, for two weeks; "On the Missis-
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sippi," Feb. i; "Cuba's Vow," by J. J. McCIoskey, was produced
Feb. 8 for the first time on any stage by professional players, and
had this cast:
Cuba Varona . . Adelaide Cashman
Donna Dolores Vazquez,
Etelka WardeU
Delphine Vaiona, . Louise Sydmeth
Patria Little Mona
Lieut. Perdval Grant
Harrington Rejrnolds
Nardso Vazquez . . Frank Opperman
Maximo Gomez . . W. L. Buchanan
Antonio Maceo . . Hamilton Harris
Felipo Varona Frederick Lander
It was repeated for a second week. Kate Claxton came Feb. 22,
in "Two Orphans." Ward and Yokes were seen in "A Run
on the Bank," March i ; "The Great Diamond Robbery" was done
March 8; "The Boys of Kilkenny," by Townsend Walsh, March
15; Kate Claxton, March 22, in *^The World Against Her;" Hi
Henry's minstrels, March 29; "A Texas Steer," April 5; Carl
A. Haswin was seen April 12 in "A Lion's Heart;" "Chimmic
Fadden " came April 19; "The Land of the Living " was produced
April 26, with Kid McCoy, the prize fighter, in the cast.
A new version of " Uncle Tom's Cabin," by Edwin Barbour and
Harkins, was given May 3, and ran for three weeks. The season
closed May 21. The house reopened May 31 for one week, with
Robert Fitzsimmons, another prize fighter, and a vaudeville
company.
The next season began Aug. 21, 1897, with "The Privateer," by
Harrison G. Fiske, for the first time on any stage, with Chas. H.
Riegel, Lorimer Johnstone, Henry Bagge, Edward Eisner, Dora
Goldthwaite, and others in the cast. "The Captain of the Non-
such" was presented Sept. 13 for the first time. This was an
adaptation from the French of Hennequin, by J. F. Milliken and
John M. Morton. The Liliputians came Sept. 20 in "The Fair
in Midgettown," a spectacular play in four acts, bv Robert Breiten-
bach, with incidental music by Victor Hollaender. It was thus
cast: Stockfellow, Wilke; Mary, Elsie Lau; Dr. Brown, Hart-
wig; Fatman, Herrmann Ring; Alice, Toni Meister; Joe, Max
Walter; Freelunch, Franz El^rt; Soap, Bertha Jaeger; Annie,
Selma Goerner; General Grant, Helene Linder. "The Heart of
the Klondike," by Scott Marble, was seen for the first time Nov.
8. The opera "Shamus O'Brien" was sung Dec. 6. On and
after Dec. 13 the prices of admission ranged from f i to 15 cts.
"Chimmie Fadden" came Dec. 13; a vaudeville company, Dec
20; "Miss Philadelphia" (previously called "Miss Manhattan"),
Dec- 2T, with Elva Croix Seabrooke, Queen Vassar, Jessie Villars,
and others in the cast. "Gayest Manhattan" was seen Jan. 3,
1898. "A Hired Girl," Jan. 10; "Hogan's Alley," Jan. 17;
"The Sidewalks of New York," Jan. 24; "The Silver King,"
Jan. 31; "The Great Train Robbery," Feb. 7; "A Baggage
340 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D«»
Check/' Feb. 14, with Maggie Cline in her songs. Kate Claz-
ton returned Feb. 21 in "The Two Orphans;" "East Lynne"
was played Feb. 28, with McKee Rankin, Wilton Lackaye, Nance
O'Neil, and Rose Eytinge in the cast. *'At Piney Ridge*' was
played March 7; Joseph Murphy came March 14, in "Shaun
Rhue;" John A. Stevens, March 21, in "Unknown;" Elita Proc-
tor Otis and Charles Barron were seen March 28 in " Oliver Twist ; "*
"The Electrician " was done April 4.
Louis James April 11, in "Hamlet;" "Julius Caesar," April 12;
and other plays during the week. " Northern Lights " was done
April 18; "Uncle Tom's Cabin," April 25; " The White Squad-
ron," May 2. A summer opera season commenced May 9 with a
matinee each day except Monday. The "Mikado" was the first
opera sung. " The Bohemian Girl " was heard May 16 ; " Olivette,"
May 23, with Corinne in title rdle. Corinne retired from the cast
after May 26. " Pinafore " and " Trial by Jury " were given May
30, and the season closed June 4. The house reopened Aug. 13,
with "In Atlantic City," Frank M. Wells being the star; "A
Hired Girl" was seen Aug. 22; "The Maine Avenged/' by Ham-
ilton Harris, Aug. 29; "Hazel Kirke" was seen Sept. 5 with this
cast: \^\\
Dolly Dutton . .
Mercy Kirke . .
Lady Travers . .
Clara ....
Arthur Carringford
Aaron Rodney
Mary Stuart
Lizzie Duroy
Clara Gisiko
Edith Gibbons
. Basil West
Clifford Pembroke
Pittacus Green . . A. Law
Met J. H. Vtnoa
Barney OTlynn . Wniiam H. Cahill
Joe Charles Marriott
Dunstan Kirke . . C. W. Covkiod
This was C. W. Couldock's last appearance on the stage. "The
Lost Paradise" was played Sept. 12, with Harrison J. Wolfe the
star; "John Martin's Secret," by Sutton Vane, was given for
the first time in America, Sept. 19; "A Sure Cure " came Sept 2d
Oct. 3 "Have You Seen Smith?" by Scott Marble, was offered;
"A High Born Lady," Oct. 10, by Herbert Hall Winslow; "The
Two Little Vagrants," Oct. 17; "On Land and Sea," Oct 24;
"Shall We Forgive Her?" Oct 31, for two nights, with Marie
Wainwright the star, who also appeared in " East Lynne," mating
Nov. 2, and the rest of the week. "The Finish of Mr. Fresh" was
produced Nov. 7; "My Friend from India," Nov. 14; "The Two
Orphans," Nov. 21, with Kate Claxton as the star; "A Grip of
Steel,*' Nov. 28; "A Spring Chicken," Dec. 5; "Devil's Island,"
Dec. 12; Clara Morris was seen in "Miss Multon," Dec. 19; "A
Female Drummer " came Dec. 26, with Johnstone Bennett as the
star.
Jan. 2, 1899, "Red, White, and Blue" by James Schonberg,
was seen; "Down in Dixie," Jan. 9; "Daughters of the Poor,"
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JaiL 16; "Cumberland '61," Jan. 23; "The Girl from Paris," Jan.
30; "Two Little Vagrants/' Feb. 6; "Heart of the Klondike,"
Feb. 13; "A Female Drummer" returned Feb. 20 for two weeks;
"McFadden's Row of Flats" was seen March 6; "The Silver
King," March 13; "King of the Opium Ring," March 20; "Side-
walks of New York," March 27, with Tom Sharkey the prize fighter
in the play. "At Pinev Ridge" returned April 3; "A Stranger
in New York" came April 10; "A Parlor Match," April 17;
Prodigal Daughters," April 24; "White Heather," May i;
Uncle Tom's Cabin," May 8; "Yon Yonson," May 15; "Gettys-
burg," May 22; Paul Gilmore appeared May 29 in "The Three
Guardsmen;" "Too Much Johnson," by William Gillette, June 5;
and the season closed June 10. t(^^
The next season began Saturday night, Aug. 19, with "The
Queen of Chinatown," by James Jarrow, with Harry Mainhall
and Jeffreys Lewis in the leading rdles. Howard Hall appeared
here Aug. 28 in his own play, "A Soldier of the Empire;" the
melodrama, "The City of New York," by Walter Fessler, was
done Sept. 4, and "A Trip to Chinatown," Sept. 11. Harrison J.
Wolfe appeared in "Corsican Brothers," Sept. 18 and repeated it
during the week, and was also seen in "David Garrick," preceded
by the balcony scene from "Romeo and Juliet," matinee Sept. 20
and night of Sept 22 ; " Hamlet," with Wolfe in the title rdle was
done the night of Sept. 20 and matinee, Sept. 23; "Courted into
Court" came Sept. 25; "When London Sleeps," Oct. 2; "Through
the Breakers," Oct. 9; Williams and Walker's negro specialty show,
Oct. 16; "Two Little Vagrants," Oct. 23; "The White Heather,"
Oct. 30, with Rose Coghlan as the star; "The Great Train
Robbery" was seen Nov. 6; "The Evil Eye," Nov. 13; Joseph
Murphy played in "Kerry Gow," Nov. 20; "The Queen of China-
town " came Nov. 27, with Will Harkins and Laura Biggar in
leading rfiles; "Kidnapped in New York," came Dec 4; West's
minstrels, Dec 11; "Under the City Lamps," Dec 18; "Bowery
After Dark," Dec. 25 ; " Superba," Jan. 8, igcw; "A Female Drum-
mer," Jan. 15; "A Guilty Mother," Jan. 22; "King of Rogues,"
Jan. 29; "Man's Enemy," Feb. 5; "The Great Train Robbery,"
Feb. 12; "Around New York in Eighty Minutes," Feb. 19;
" King of the Opium Ring," Feb. 26; "Gunner's Mate," March
5; " Uncle Tom's Cabin," March 12; "Across the Pacific," March
19; "On the Stroke of Twelve," April 2; "Hearts of Oak,"
April 9; "McFadden's Row of Flats," April 16; "A Dangerous
Woman," by Fred Scudamore. April 23; "Caught in the Web,"
April 30; "Yon Yonson," May 7; Williams and Walker's colored
show, May 14; Julia Morrison in "A Day of Reckoning," May
21; "Devil's Mine," May 28. The season closed June 2.
The next season opened Aug. 1 1, with Aiden Benedict's version
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of " Quo Vadis ; " Aug. 20 was the first presentation on any stage
of "The Angel of the Alley," by Theo Kremer, with this cast:
Walter Bennett
Harry Morgan
Father Newman
Willie Bnimmell
Pat Malligan .
Sam Smaflej .
Bob Turner .
Warden . . .
Gus. A. Stryker
Arthur £. Sprague
. Chas. E.Bunnell
. Joseph P. Carey
. . Mr. P. C. Foy
. Ernest J. Maclc
. . Harvey King
. . W. C Lang
Policeman Philip Wilson
Jake Ed. A. Cromwell
Ethel Sheriden . . . Carina Jordan
Mrs. Bennett . . . Florence Gerald
Nancy Oliver .... Lillian Harper
Mrs. ICatrina Katzenmayer
Marie Le Roy
Sally Slide . . . Tessie Lawrence
Abu-Arisch
Fakih-Ali .
Hodhaifah .
Abd*allah .
Scheddah .
Khaled . .
Selim . .
Alice Palmer
Fatima . .
Marguerite .
. . . AbdaM
Oshao Ben Saleem
Hadji Hammed
Edward Fenton
Joseph Dudley
. James Coppinifff
Georjee Considioe
. . Lucia Moore
. . Adele Palmer
. . . LillieHan
Aug. 27, first time on any stage of " The Slaves of the Orient,"
also by Theo. Kremer :
Abdul Hamid .... M. J. Jordan
Gen. Fiske .... James R. Garey
Lieutenant Howard Ward
Geo. A. D. Johnson
Ensign Geor^^e Winters, Harold Crane
Osmar Pasha .... Howard Lang
Hassan George Sevbolt
Aeah Anmed
Abdul Nazami Rahlman
Hamal Abachi
£1 Cbahin .... Carlos Fernandez
Sept 3, "Uncle Sam in China," Sept. 10, "M'liss," with Nellie
McHenry in the title rdle; Sept. 17, "Reaping the Whirlwind,"
by Owen Davis; Sept. 24, "Bowery After Dark," with Terry
McGovem the prize fighter as the star ; Oct. i, "Man's Enemy;"
Oct. 8, "A Wise Guy ; " Oct. 15, Williams and Walker; Oct. 22,
"Siberia;" Oct. 29, "King of the Opium Ring;" Nov. 5. "The
Great White Diamond " by Walter Fessler; Nov. 12, "Two
Little Vagrants;" Nov. 19, first time on any stage, "The African
King," by Madelaine Merle; Nov. 26, "Great Train Robbery;"
Dec. 3, "Through the Breakers;" Dec. 10, Gus Hill's Lilipu-
tians; Dec. 17, the Indian actress, Go-Won-Go-Mohawk in "The
Flying Arrow;" Dec. 24, "Eight Bells;" Dec. 31, "Superba;"
Jan. 7, 1901, "County Fair," with Neil Burgess as the star; Jan.
14, "Lost in the Desert;" Jan. 21, Robert Fitzsimmons, the
prize fighter, in "The Honest Blacksmith;" Jan. 28, "McFad-
den's Row of Flats;" Feb. 4, "A Guilty Mother;" Feb. 11,
"Across the Pacific;" Feb. 18, "Lost Paradise," with Harrison
Wolfe as the star; Feb. 25, "Shenandoah;" March 4, "Uncle
Tom's Cabin;" March 11, "Bowery after Dark," with Teddy
McGovem, the prize fighter, as the star; March 18, "The Con-
vict's Daughter;" March 25, Cole and Johnson's colored com-
pany; April I, "A Young Wife;" April 8, "On the Stroke of
Twelve;" April 15 Thomas E. Shea opened in "The Man-o'-
War's Man," and during the week he presented "Dr. Jekyll and
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DODWORTH HALL
343
r. Hyde. " The last performance given here was " The Man-o'-
^ar's Man." The attendance was very poor, owing, no doubt, to
e bad weather. The cast of " Man-o*-War's Man " was:
ipC. Jack Conway . Thomas £. Shea
ipt. liasillo HavtUndo, Henry Testa
cut. Herman Schiller . . Jas. Irving
isign liany Hanlaj, Jas. J. Cassady
flor Enrique Candenas
Geo. L. Kennedy
A. Ivan Pietrovitcb, Wm. J. Games
». Raposo . .J. Irving Southard
iron Adamantoff . John £. Gilbert I
Prince Septine BarenskL John R. Panly
Lieut Victor Leontine, Wm. Johnson
Hon. Cyril Denleigh . George West
Gen. de Mercier . . James Irring
Russian Jailer . . . John Wiltoo
Elinore Denleigh . . Josephine Morse
{essie Denleigh . . Oiarlotte Burkett
tose Leontine . Bessie B. Beardsley
R. M. Gulick, H. M. Bennett, and Wm. T. Keogh, the firm of
. M. Gulick & Co., were the last managers of the house. At the
ose of the performance the audience dispersed, while the orches-
if standing, played *'Auld Lang Syne." About two hundred
arsons lingered in the auditorium and called for a speech. The
ising of the curtain disclosed the stage hands clearing the stage.
r. Shea asked for some representative of the management to make
farewell address, but none was forthcoming. He instructed a
ige hand to place a ''bunch light" in the centre of the stage,
d the few remaining people gathered about the house.
''It's characteristic," said an actor. "The lemon's squeezed,
irow it away, and there's an end to it."
George G. Rockwood, the photographer, then ascended to the
Ige and made a few remarks. Then some one asked that the or-
estra play something for old times' sake. ''The orchestra has
ne," remarked Bessie Beardsley, the soubrette of the company,
>iit if there's a piano I'll do what I can." Finally a piano was
iceled upon the stage and Miss Beardsley played "Auld Lang
rne," which was sung by the other members of the company, the
Ige hands, and all who were present ; and thus ended the history
this famous old house. It was soon after demolished and busi-
ss premises were erected on its site.
DODWORTH HALL
k DJOINING Grace Church at 806-808 Broadway was "Dod-
jL worth Hall " devoted to lectures and light entertainments,
jring the latter part of 1861 a series of "soirees dramatiques"
IS given under the direction of M. Juignet. Artemus Ward lee-
red here from Oct. 17 to Dec. 24. His subject was "Mormon-
m." Au<::usta L. Dargon made her d€but as a reader June 8,
63. Alfred Burnett appeared Feb. 27, 1865, for three weeks.
is last appearance in this city was at Harry Miner's Theatre in
e fall of 1883. He died at Cincinnati, Ohio, April 4, 1884, of
344 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D»5
apoplexy. He was born at London, Eng., Oct. 2, 1824, and was
brought to this country when seven years of age. He went into
the confectionery business at Cincinnati in 1844-45, ^^^ Lawrence
P. Barrett, the afterwards famous actor, was employed in his store
for some time serving ice cream. He made his first appearance on
any stage in 1847, ^^ Wood's Theatre, Cincinnati, as Hamlet.
A short time prior to this he had been on tour with Prof, de
Bonneville, reciting "The Maniac" He afterwards played Ed-
ward Middleton in "The Drunkard," at Wood's Theatre, Cincin-
nati. In 1 85 1 he visited England as correspondent of TA^ Cincin-
nati Daily Globe. He served in the army during the Civil War in
1 861, and received a severe wound in one of his legs, from which
he suffered until his death. In November, 1865, he returned
temporarily to the stage, sailed for California Oct 5, 1868. In
his monologue entertainments he impersonated young and old
women, Dutch, French, Scotch, Irish, and Yankee characters.
Zelda Harrison made her first appearance in New York at this
hall Aug. 25, 1865, in concert, in company with Mme. Anna
Bishop, Stephen Massett, and others. A bullfrog exhibition
opened here Sept. 11 followed Oct 9 by Blind Tom. Prof.
Hartz, the magician, began a three months' season here in October.
The Georgia minstrels were here in the summer of 1867. James
Taylor, the English comic singer, appeared Aug. 26, 1868.
Kelly and Leon gave a minstrel entertainment Aug. 29, 1870;
and produced the burlesque, "Le Petit Faust," with Leon as
Marguerite, Kelly as Faust, S. S. Purdy as Valentine, Sam Price
as Lizette, and J. H. Surridge as Altmeyer. The comic opera,
"Babies of the Period," was done Sept. 12. On Oct. 24 for the
first time in America, the comic opera " La Rose de Saint Fleur"
was sung. This company terminated its stay here Dec. 3. The
building was afterwards occupied by the Herts Brothers, as a fur-
niture warehouse, and in July, 1887, the structure was torn down.
WOOD'S MINSTREL HALL
THE old Jewish synagogue, situated at 514 Broadway, east
side, below Spring Street, was turned into a place of amuse-
ment July 7, 1862, and called "Wood's Minstrel Hall." The first
occupant of the place was Henry Wood and his minstrel company
consisting of Eph Horn, Frank Brower, Cool White, R. Abecco,
Chas. Fox, H. Schwicardi, C. Harcourt, H. Hartley, David Bra-
ham, Joseph Braham, W. Patterson, E. Stigler, J. Leis, G. Stew-
art, Leopold St. John, Walter Manning, Pierre Ballou, S. Clark
Mortimer, J. Carney, R. Bevington, M. Stanwood, Gustave du
Barre, Master Samuel, and Master Eddy.
For the season of 1863-64 the company was D. S. Wambold,
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Frank Brower, Charles Fox, A. J. Talbot, Cool White, Charles
Henry, G. C. Lockwood, J. W. Glenn, H. Schwicardi, the Isaacs
Brothers, E. Haslam, J. Leis, M. Lewis, Master Wood, and Eph
Horn. Lew Brimmer, Johnny Boyce, and Siegrist and his per-
forming dogs appeared during the season.
A. H. ("Dolly") Davenport made his first (and only) appear-
ance on the Ethiopian stage on July i. The announcement of
Dan Bryant's appearance on the dramatic stage was an incentive
for " Dolly," who had been bantered by a few intimate friends, and
a wager of $$o had been made that he would not put on the burnt
cork.
The " Ghost illusion " was done Aug. la The hall was closed
Feb. i8, 19, 20, in consequence of the death of Mrs. Henry Wood.
The next season there appeared Cool White, stage manager, S. S.
Purdy, Archie Hughes, F. L. Mollenhauer (violinist). Penny and
Goldie, gymnasts, Edward Haslam, flutist, Frank Brower, Sam
Sharpley, S. S. Sanford, Cal Wagner, Hughey Dougherty, A. C.
Stone, Little Archie, Jules Stratton, Dick Escott, Frank Bowles^
E. T. Blackmer, Thomas Sears, Elvin French, Wm. Chambers^
Gil Pond, John Williams, J. Ambrose, and John Masterson. The
establishment was closed from April 14 till April 26, 1865^ on
account of the assassination of President Lincoln. On its reopen*
ing, a solemn dirge, words by Cool White, music by F. L. Mollen-
hauer, was chanted by the company.
The season closed Sept. 9 and reopened Sept. 11. Henry Wood
continued as manager, and his company was composed of the fol-
lowing: Cool White, J. Garatagua, E. Haslam, T. Simpson, Frank
Brower, J. W. Glenn, W. D. Corrister, T. McNally. S. S. Purdy,
H. T. Mudge, Charles Henry, H. Schwicardi, and J. Bergness,
Frank Moran, and John Clarke. John Clarke was afterwards known
as Sig. Broccolini, and sang inoi>era with great success. In 1893
he became musical editor of the Brooklyn EagU, and left the stage.
Sig. Vallo, bird imitator, came here Oct. i ; Don Manuel Donato,
one-legged dancer, C. Harris, and James H. Budworth, Oct. 8.
The season closed Dec. 25, when Henry Wood retired from the
management, having sold all his interest in the house to George
Wood (then managing the Broadway Theatre, formerly Wallack's,
Broadway and Broome). Mr. Wood had the house reconstructed
and converted into a regular theatre with a seating capacity of
about thirteen hundred. It was known as •* Wood's Theatre"
and as such was opened Jan. 15, 1866. The first performance
given in Wood's Theatre was T. B. de Walden's local extrava-
ganza, "The Balloon Wedding":
Paul F. S. Chanfrau
Reaben . . . . G. C. Davenport
Windbag W. Scallan
Tom Eugene Eberle
Jenny .... Henrietta Osborne
Widow Mrs. £. Wright
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Henry, James, John Walsh, Newton, Sallie Tray, Anne Merry,
Frances Ullman, Gilmore, and Gardner were also in the cast
Previous to this, the Hanlon Brothers — Thomas, George, Wil-
liam, Edward, Alfred, and Frederick — appeared in gymnastic
and acrobatic acts. Samuel Colville was acting manager and Ben
A. Baker, stage manager. F. S. Chanfrau appeared Jan. 22 as
Jerry Clip in " The Widow's Victim ; " Jan. 29, " Mose " and " The
Model of a Wife": C. T. Parsloe, Jr., Welsh Edwards, N. Mcln-
tyre, and S. L. Goodwin; Feb. 5, "Mose," "The Debutante," and
"The Irish Tutor." Mr. Chanfrau closed Feb. 10 in "A Glance
at New York. "
Frank Drew began Feb. 12 as Rip Van Winkle and as Lady
Isabel in a burlesque called " East Lynne, or the Great Western."
Lucille Western and Barton Hill began Feb. 19 in Charles Gayler's
"Atonement, or the Child Stealer;" the cast was:
Madge the Cadger, Margaret
Rookley .... Lucille Western
Richard Craddock . . . Barton Hill
Simon Niphem . M. W. Leffingwell
Lord Lansdale . . Welsh Edwards
Jemmy Tables . . . G. C. Davenport
Maud Lansdale . Henrietta Osborne
Molly O'Mayne . . Mrs. E. Wright
Jenny Grant .... Alice Seidler
Lester Young . . . . T. W. Kecne
Charles Barras began April 16 in his own play called "The
Hypochondriac," cast thus:
Charles J. G. Savffle
Alice AUce Seidler
Verti^ Morbid . . . Charles Barras
Dennis McCorkle . G. C. Davenport
Martha Sniffkins . Mrs. J. G. Saville
M. W. Leffingwell was seen the same evening as Romeo Jafficr
Jenkins in "Too Much for Good Nature." Mr. Barras acted, April
23, Aminadab Sleek in "The Serious Family." Mrs. J. G. Saville
was afterwards the wife of Charles Brooke, the lawyer.
The Worrell Sisters — Sophie, Irene, and Jennie — were seen
here April 30 in "The Elves." "The Invisible Prince" was pro-
duced June 4; the Nicolo company of pantomimists, gymnasts,
and dancers appeared the same night. "The Three Sisters" was
an extravaganza in which the Worrell sisters sustained six charac-
ters each, on June 18. Thos. L. Donnelly was in the cast. "Fra
Diavolo" was presented July 2. Barton Hill acted "Lord Dun-
dreary," a one-act sketch by Oxenford. On July 16, "The Elves"
and "Too Much for Good Nature." "Cinderella," the one-act
sketch, "Mrs. Smith," and a skating act by Alfred Moe formed
the programme July 20. "The Fair One with the Golden
Locks" and "The Maid with the Milking Pail" were given July
27. Yankee Locke acted in "The Fool of the Family" Aug. 3.
Ben A. Baker took a benefit Aug. 9, when Mary Provost and Claude
Hamilton were seen in "The Young Widow's Stratagem;" "The
Old Guard," Ira H. Moore as Haversack; the burlesque, "The
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Fair One with the Golden Locks; " comic songs by Tony Pastor;
and Professor Walsh in instrumental solos made up the bilL The
season closed Aug. la
The Hanlon Brothers — Thomas, Frederick, and Edward — were
the next managers of this theatre, and opened Aug. 13, 1866, with
a miscellaneous entertainment. The company engaged, in addi-
tion to themselves, were the Siegrist Family of gymnasts, the
Caron Family of pantomimists and gvmnasts, Signora Stella, and
Master George, trapeze performer; Mile. AnnettaGaletti, danseuse;
G. W. Smith, ballet master; Charles E. Collins, Tom, Dick, and
Harry, infant prodigies, and a corps d4 ballet Kathleen O'Neil
and the Cuban Brothers, Espinoza, and the Roderigues appeared
Aug. 27. James M. Ward took a benefit Sept i, when Major
Pauline Cushman acted Cynthia in "The Flowers of the Forest,"
and Kate Newton played Starlight Bess. This closed the Hanlon
Bros, management of this house.
The next managers were J. Guido Methua and Edward Haert-
ing, who changed the name of the place to the " German Thalia
Theatre," The company included Herren Haerting, l^erer,
Ponner, Fietz, Lapwitz, Pelosi, Lohmann, Ahlfeldt, Mme. Methua-
Scheller, Mme. Ahlfeldt, Mme. Pelosi, Mme. Riedel, and the
Misses Hed wig-Hesse, Hand, Royal, and Fillman. The opening
play was "Der Best Ton," by Dr. Carl Toepper, and a prologue
was spoken by Mr. Haerting. On Sept. 8, Mile. Sophie Dzuiba
appeared in the operetta of "Der Kappelmeister von Venedig,"
by Schneider, and as Nancy in "Love in the Kitchen," and on
Sept. 17, Julius Ascher made his d6but as Adam in "Der
Winkleschreiber," and Nitsckie in the "Gebildete Hausknecht."
Methua withdrew from the theatre early in October, and on Oct.
22 Oscar Guttmann became associated with Mr. Haerting in the
management. On Oct. 30 Mina Koch made her first appearance,
and on Nov. 9 Kronfcldt joined the company. Bogumil Dawison
appeared here Dec. 3 and continued until Dec. 29, when a German
opera season commenced, and continued until the last of January,
1867, when the house closed.
The next manager was W. O. Bowers, who reopened the house
March 2 as a variety theatre, and called it "Wood's Theatre
CoMiQUE." His company consisted of James Wambold, George
H. Coes, S. S. Purdy, and Billy Emmett, negro comedians;
Bunnell Runnells and sons, gymnasts; Prof. Hutchison, with
performing dogs; Charles Austin, Zouave drill performer; Tom
Vance, comic vocalist; Robert Butler, pantomimist; and a corps de
balUt. Napoleon Gillcs was the musical director. On March 11
Fanny Morgan Phelps, an Australian actress, made her first ap-
pearance in New York, in "The Wild Irish Girl," and as Maggie
McFarlane in "The Bonny Fishwife." She was supported by Sol
348 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE C««l
Smith, Belvil Ryan, C. J. Fyffe, Ogden, and Mary Wells. March
14 she appeared in "The Ladies' Battle" and "Kitty O'SheiL"
On April 18 "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was produced, with W. L
Jamison as Uncle Tom, Violet Campbell (Mrs. Belvil Ryan) as
Eliza, and Little Eliza Glassford as Eva.
Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Bates made their New York d^but April 25
in Schonberg's play, "Oscar the Half-Breed." Stuart Robson,
George Becks, Harry Wall, A. W. Fenno, C. J. Fyffe, Sol Smith,
Jr., Pemberton, Campbell, Mrs. Mark Smith, Mrs. Harry Wall,
Mrs. Burroughs, Mrs. Monell, Mrs. King, Hattie Thome, and
Sallie Steele were in the company. Mrs. Bates acted Lady Isabel
in " East Lynne " April 3. The theatre closed April 13.
James W. Ling^rd was the next lessee of this house, who opened
it as "Lingard's Theatre" on April 29, with a vaudeville com-
pany: A. M. Hernandez, Harry Leslie, Billy Pastor, John Allen,
W. K. Lingard, Monte Video, Parkhurst, Stewart, Dick Berthelop,
Mile. Devere, Lina Windel, Fanny Forrest, Emma Fowler, Lizzie
Whelpley, Augusta Walby, Julia Melville, and a ballet.
Fanny Herring appeared here May 28 in "Lysiah, the Aban-
doned." Mr. Lingard acted Aminadab Sleek in "The Serious
Family " June 2, and the season terminated abruptly June 7.
As the "Theatre Comique" this house was opened on Aug.
26, 1867, by Charley White and Sam Sharpley. In the company
were : Ben Cotton, Sam Sharpley, Charley White, Eva Brent, Mile.
Augusta, Ella La Rue, Mile. Lodowski, Mile. Devere, the Caron
Family, and Miss Reynolds. Later on there appeared the Buisley
Family, D. L. Morris, Anna Gibbons, the Leon Brothers, Frank
Lacy, and others.
On Dec. 31 Ed. James, then the sporting editor of the New
York Clipper^ took a benefit. The season closed June 27, 1868,
but shortly before Sharpley sold out his interest to Sandy Spencer.
The house was reopened Aug. 17, by Charley White and Spencer,
with W. Horace Lingard as manager, and David Braham, musical
director. In the company were Alice Dunning, vocalist (her first
appearance in America), Lizzie Wilmore, Lucy Edgerton, Ettie
Romer, Prof. Hilton, ventriloquist; Joseph K. Emmet, Dutch and
negro comedian, and E. B. Holmes.
At half-past three o'clock on the morning of Dec. 4, 1868, the
theatre was partially destroyed by fire.
It was at once rebuilt and opened Feb. i, 1869, with "The Mar-
ried Rake," Lingard's sketches and a version of Byron's burlesque
of "Orpheus and Eurydice." On Feb. 8 G. C. Boniface appeared
in "Two Can Play at That Game," Lillie Hall (now Mrs. Milt
Barlow), also appearing on the same evening. In the company
were Irene Gay (Mrs. Fred Maeder), Carrie Olden, Flora Kruger,
A. Hind, Rose Sinclair, Harry St. Leon, C. E. Newton, J. K.
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Kniger, J. M. Warwick, J. M. Kennett, F. Carlyle, C. W. Kemble,
J. P. Kilboume, J. Elmore, Masters Ford and Strepo, Lina Edwin,
Emma Laton, Annie Wood, Loudell, Hall, Jones, and Hanley.
James C. Williamson appeared May 3 in "The Silent Pro-
tector." John Jack was seen May 17.
Edward Righton made his American d^but Mav 3i» as John
Duck in "The Jacobite.*' Mary Wells acted in tne same play.
The season closed June 5. The theatre reopened June 14, with
the Mercer-Simpson English company in "Turn Him Out," with
Joseph Irving, Robert Pateman, J. L. de Bonay, Bella Pateman,
and Eunice Irving in the cast ; Joseph Emmet's Dutch specialties
and H. J. Byron's burlesque of " Mazourka, or The Stick, the Pole,
and the Tartar," here called "Tiddlewinki," were given the same
night. The burlesque had this cast:
Coant Tiddlewinki . Lizzie Wilmore
Countess Tiddlewinki . Joseph Irving
Baron Bosh . . . .Miss Chapman
Ivan Robert Pateman
Blind Fiddler . . . . Mr. Wallace
Mazourki .... Maria Lonemore
Mazourka .... Bessie F. roote
Yelva Bella Pateman
Cleopatra Rose Watkins
Lawrence Edwin Thome
Hardtak .... John Matthews
Scriven Gus Mortimer
Barton Hill and Celia Logan acted Sam and Alice in '' Brother
Sam" June 25. Robert McWade appeared June 26 in ''Handy
Andy" and a burlesque in Dutch on ''Richard HI."
On July 12 Fred G. Maeder was acting and stage manager.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Watkins appear^ July 12, in "Caught at
Last," for the first time on any stage, with this cast:
Frank Harnr Watkins
Theophilos . . . F. Chippendale
{anson John de Bonay
ilugenia . . . Florence La Fond
This was the first appearance in New York of Florence La Fond.
"It Takes Two to Quarrel," a farce by Mr. Watkins, was also
acted. In it Florence Stanley played Kitty — her first appearance
in New York. The season closed July 31.
The next season began on Aug. 16, with Charley White and
"Sandy" Spencer as managers. R A. Baker, stage manager.
" David Garrick " was played for the first time in America. The
cast was: George C. Boniface as David Garrick, George Mitchell
as Simon Ingot, Harry Hotto as Squire Chivy, Lillie Eldridge as
Ada Ingot, Georgie Langley as Araminta Brown, M. R Pike as
Mr. Smith, Charles Webster as Mr. Brown, and Louisa Eldridge
as Mrs. Smith. H. J. Allen, Emily Bell, Charles Jackson, Lane,
and Hicks were also members of the company. Mile. Diana danced
and Lizzie Wilmore played in the farce of "The Pretty Horse-
breaker.'* Daniel E. Ralton and Tito Cellini, dancer, joined the
company Aug. 3a " Blow for Blow '* was acted Sept. 6, for the
first time in New York: Geo. Boniface, John Drummond; Harry
350 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Cx«7»
Hotto, Charley Spraggs ; Lillie Eldridge, Alice and Mildred ; and
Miss Wilmore, Kitty. The Queen Sisters were seen Sept 13.
"Jocrisse the Juggler" and "An Object of Interest" were acted.
The season closed Sept 18, when Charley White withdrew from
the management
The theatre was reopened Sept 27, under the management of
Edward G. Gilmore and Robert W. Butler, as a variety bouse,
with the following company : Miles. Venturoli and Augusta, pre-
miires danseuses ; Rita Percy, statuary artist ; Annie Hindle, male
impersonator; Annie Cornforth, Maud Alaska, the Clinetop Sisters,
Lizzie Whelpley, Hattie Engel, Lottie La Point, Sheridan and
Mack, Dick Ralph, Bob Hart, J. Gaynor, Bob Smith, Lew Brim-
mer, J. H. Carton, J. F. McDonald, M. B. Pike, D. L. Morris,
and Master Jerry.
J. H. Milbum appeared March 20. Harry Jackson was seen
April 24 with his " Living Photographs. " Robert Butler with-
drew April 30, and the new manager was Samuel Shapter. Josh
Hart was the next manager, beginning Oct. 16, 1871, and con-
tinuing until the close of the season of 1874-75. ^^ established
it as a first-class variety theatre, and paid larger salaries than were
ever before known in a variety house. Among those who appeared
under his management were Harrigan and Hart, Johnny Wild,
Charley White, Adah Richmond, Sam Rickey, Master Barney,
Billy Carter, James Bradley, Kitty O'Neil, Jno. Gilbert, John
Queen, Billy West, John Hart, Wm. Courtright, John Allen,
Little Mac, Billy Barry, William Scanlan, Luke Schoolcraft,
Geo. Coes, Hughey Dougherty, the Garnella Brothers, Hany
Kemell, and many others.
June 3, 1872, the spectacular drama "Chicago Before the Fire,
During the Fire, and After the Fire " was produced, with this
cast:
Zeke Manford . . C. R. Thorne, Jr.
Jimmy Nickerson . . Lizzie Maddern
Nick Nickerson .... J. Z. Little
Skaley Harry Hotto
Gus Farley .... Charles N orris
Skyblue John Wild
Skeleton Jim ... £. D. Gooding
Bill James Bradley
Dollie Minnie Maddern
Bridget Nellie Sandford
HeUie EmmaMaddoz
This was the first appearance at this theatre of Charles R.
Thome, Jr., Charles Norris, Lizzie Maddern, and Nellie
Sandford.
On Aug. 19, 1872, John F. Poole and Thomas L. Donnelly
were announced as managers. Josh Hart, lessee, and the house
opened for the fall season entirely refitted and decorated.
On Dec. 2 Harrigan and Hart made their first appearance here,
in " The Day We Went West " and " The Big and the Little of
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IL" On Nov. 20, 1873, Mr. Hart gave a benefit for the poor of
the Fourteenth Ward of this city.
Marie Zoe commenced Jan. 19, 1874, in "The French Spy."
In the olio were the Snow Brothers (acrobats), Kate O'Connor,
Royal Jeddo Japs, John Williams, Harrig^n and Hart, and James
McKee. On Jan. 26, Nully Pieris first appeared at this theatre.
Prof. R. Nelson and sons also were seen, and J. F. Poole's drama,
"Rent Day, or Hard Times," was acted. Early in February Ella
Wesner, Mackin and Wilson, and Liza Weber appeared.
The season of 1874-75 opened Aug. 23, with the writer of
these pages as manager of the house. The company was : Hughey
Dougherty, John Allen, Little Mac, John Wild, Wm. Barry, I^rry
Tooley, James Bradley, Wm. Scanlan, W. Cronin, D. H. Kelley,
J. F. Crossen, J. A. Graver, Geo. L. Stout, stage manager. " The
Doyle Brothers " was the opening play. On Sept. 6 Jolly Nash,
Harry Kernell, Ella Wesner, the Girards, the Garnellas, Wm.
Harris and Carroll, Walters and Morton, Geo. Coes, and Luke
Schoolcraft, the Majiltons, Jenny Engle, E. D. Davies, ventrilo-
quist, and Master Barney appeared. " Night and Day " was also
produced.
The season closed on July 5, 1875, ^^^^ Johnny Allen and Alice
Harrison in "Schneider." Harrigan and Hart withdrew from the
house at the close of the season.
Many of the best variety performers in the business appeared
here during this season, and the salaries paid to some were very
large. The Boissets got ;$300 per week. Little Mac, neg^o per-
former, ;$I25, John Wild, minstrel, ;$I25, Delehanty and Cum-
mings, song and dance, ;$I25, John Allen, $7$, Larry Tooley,
^60, the Garnellas (two), acrobats, ;$300, Walters and Morton,
Bong and dance, ;$i25, Schoolcraft and Coes, minstrel performers,
^150, Billy Barry, neg^o comedian, $7$, Barney and Rickey, $2SOf
Alf. Burnett, j^ioo, D. L. Morris, Dutch comedian, ;$6o, the
Ainsleys, ;$8o, and Cool Burgess, neg^o performer, j^isa The
expenses of running a first-class variety theatre like this were
never less than $3,200 on the week, which included the rent of
the house; and frequently the expenses exceeded that amount,
while the receipts averaged for many months over ^500 weekly.
On April 29, 1875, a matin6e performance was given for the
Dan Bryant benefit fund. In December Matt Morgan leased the
house and opened with his living tableaux. A variety show was
also given. On April 8, 1876, M. Campbell appeared with a sen-
sational show of the Parisian ** can-can " order, similar to one he
managed at 585 Broadway, and which was stopped by the police.
A dramatic season commenced May 29, with Milton Nobles as the
star. in"ThePhcenix."
Harrigan and Hart were the next lessees, with Martin Hanley as
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manager. They began Aug. 7, 1876, with Adah Richmond, Billy
Carter, Alice Bennett, Fanny Bert, Ada Boshell, Billy Barry,
Billy Gray, Larry Tooley, Almonta Brothers, John Williams,
Quilter and Goldrich, J. A Graver, Sam Holdsworth, P. E
Merritt, Alfred Beverly, Lizzie Henrie, Hannah Berch (Mrs.
Tooley), G. W. H. Griffin, May Stuart, Delancy Barclay, and
Minnie Wells, as their company.
On Oct. 23 N. C. Goodwin, Jr., appeared here as a mimic. The
first appearance of Delehanty and Hengler and Louise Franklin
(Louise Searle) took place Oct 2. Ira Paine appeared Oct 3a
Harrigan's comic drama, "Darby and Lanty," was done Nov. 13,
followed Nov. 20, by Harrigan's Irish drama, " Iscaine," introducing
Welsh Edwards, J. Leslie Gossin, Chas. J. FyflFe, W. M. Ward,
and Mrs. J. J. Prior. On Dec. 11 "St Patrick's Day Parade"
was seen; Dec. 18, "Ireland vs. Italy" and "Who Owns the
Clothes Line?" Charles T. White appeared in the sketch "The
Happy Couple." The season closed May 26.
The next season began Aug. 11, 1877. Will H. Morton was
heard in comic songs. Mr. Morton was manager for Mr. McCauU
at the Broad Street Theatre, Philadelphia, season 1885-86; also
manager of the Columbia Theatre, Chicago, 111., season 1887-88;
and manager of Herrmann's Theatre, this city, 1890. On July 17,
1893, Mr. Morton was taken to Bloom ingdale Asylum, suffering
with paresis. His wife was Lily Post, the comic opera singer.
He died in Pittsburg, Pa., November, 1895.
" Old Lavender " was first produced Sept. 3. The cast :
Old Lavender .... £. Harrigan Dick Tony Hart
PhilUp F. Chippendale John T. G. Egbert
Pop G. W. H. Griffin Smoke Billy Gray
Laura Annie Mack Sally Millie Sackett
Mrs. Crawford . . Annie Yeamans
Alf. Burnett and Helen Nash opened Oct. 8. The season closed
April 27, 1878.
"The Mulligan Guards" was produced Jan. 13, 1879. '^
"Mulligan Guard Ball** was first seen Feb. 9, 1879. The season
closed May 24. The next season opened Aug. 11, 1879, ^^^^
"Mulligan Guard Chowder." Harrigan and Hart closed April
30, 1 88 1, and the house was soon after torn down and a large
store erected on its site.
NIXON'S ALHAMBRA
A PAVILION erected by James M. Nixon, in August, i86j,
on the south side of Fourteenth Street, between Third and
Fourth avenues, directly opposite the Academy of Music, was
known as "Nixon's Alhambra." It was a temporary affair, with
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board sides and canvas top. The "house" was divided ofif into
two parts, pit and dress circle, the charges of admission being
twenty-five cents, and fifty cents. James Reynolds commenced
Sept 14 as clown. M. Verrecke, who had been one of the attrac-
tions, left Sept. 12, and he appeared at the New Bowery Theatre
Sept. 21. Young Nicolo appeared Sept. 23 in the Zampillaerosta-
tion act Mme. Macarte, the English equestrienne, made her
American d6but Oct. 12. The place closed Oct 17, the weather
getting too cold to sit under canvas.
THE HIPPOTHEATRON
ON the same lot previously occupied by Nixon's Alhambra was
built "The Hippotheatron." The building was heated by
steam. It was opened Feb. 8, 1864, with the following equestrian
company: Mme. Marie Macarte, the Sherwood Family, Nat Austin
(clown), Dan Gardner (clown), Sam Lathrop (clown)^ Wm. Kin-
cade, Chas. Conrad, Richard Hemmings, C. W. Parker, Horace
Nichols (ring master), James Cooke clown and manager, Eliza
Gardner, Mr. Denzer. Mme. Denue also appeared the first night
Eaton Stone appeared here Feb. 15. Henry Cooke and his per-
forming dogs and monkeys came Feb. 22. This was announced
as the first appearance of the company in America, which was in-
correct, as they were travelling through the country with a circus
and were here the previous summer. Eaton Stone was the first
bareback rider in this country and was the first equestrian to in-
troduce somersaulting backwards, through hoops and over poles
and banners, from the back of his horse while it was under full
speed M. Verrecke (first appearance in America), gymnast,
Mary Carroll (afterwards Mrs. Ben Maginley), who died Aug.
18, 1874, and a company of Arabs were in the organization.
The building was constructed of corrugated and ridged iron, and
was fireproof. It was built after the model of the Champs
£lys^es, Paris. The main building was one hundred and ten feet
in diameter, and the dome rose to the height of seventy-five feet,
surmounted by a cupola. The iron roof was affixed to heavy
timber posts. The main supports of the dome were a series of
columns surmounted by richly ornamented caps. These columns
were also cased with corrugated iron. There were three distinct
places for the auditors — the orchestra seats, dress circle, and the
pit, with a wide promenade in the rear, around the entire circle
of scats. The orchestra seats were composed of arm sofas, for
which seventy-five cents was charged There were six hundred
of these. In the rear was the dress circle, in which there was
seating capacity for five hundred persons. The pit could accom-
modate, comfortably seated, six hundred people. In addition to
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this, there was standing room in the promenade and other parts of
the house capable of accommodating six hundred men, making
standing room for fourteen hundred persons, and, when crowded,
two thousand could be packed away. The ring was the largest
(with the exception of a travelling show) ever used in the United
States, being forty-three feet six inches, which is one foot six
inches larger than Astley's in London, and six inches bigger
than the Cirque Napoleon at Paris. There were two ring en-
trances exactly opposite one another; this item alone was a great
improvement, both for spectacular pieces and for battoute leaping.
There were two entrances to the building, the chief one being a
beautiful portico in the shape of an Italian arch twenty-three feet
high and twenty-two feet in width ; within was an interior vesti-
bule twelve feet in depth, with wreathed columns and four niches,
in which statues were placed. Over this entrance was the band,
which was the dividing line between the twenty-five and fifty
centres.
Spalding & Rogers* Circus Co., just returned from a two years'
cruise in the seaports of Brazil, Buenos Ayres, Montevideo, and
the West Indies, etc., took possession of this house April 25,
1864. A new roof was built, and they continued for four weeks,
closing May 21. On Oct 3 James M. Nixon commenced as man-
ager, but he closed June 10, 1865. Was reopened for the winter
season Sept. 25, 1865. Lewis B. Lent was manager, and Nat
Austin director of amusements. In the company were El Nino
Eddie, the Delevanti Brothers, G. F. Batchelor, T. Carpenter,
Master Ashton, H. Bernard, R. Rivers, Nat. Austin, Frank Whit-
taker, W. H. Young, F. Ashton, Ed. Croueste (clown), Miles.
Ellsler, Minnie Grey, Soyer, Flora, H. Soyer, Mr. Hankins, and
Mr. Carpenter. Dick Piatt (who was the owner of the establish-
ment) disposed of it to Mr. Lent in October, who changed the
title of it to "Lent's New York Circus," Nov. 6. He con-
tinued the season until May 27, 1866. It was reopened by Mr.
Lent Sept. 24, 1866. It had been announced to open on Sept
II, but the epizootic prevailed to such an extent among the horses
that he was compelled to defer it. During the summer recess
many improvements were made in the building. The earth bad
been excavated, the ring and surrounding seats lowered, and a
hanging gallery added, thereby materially increasing the seating
capacity of the auditorium. Underneath the raised seats the dens
of animals and museum curiosities were placed. The front en-
trance was materially improved by alterations, and a large false
front, entirely concealing the iron building from view, was erected
and covered with large oil paintings, characteristic of the enter-
tainments within, and the season terminated May 4, 1867. Dur-
ing this period Carlotta De Berg, James Robinson, Ed. Croueste,
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Joe Pentland, Nat Austin, Richard Rivers, Robert Stickney, El
Nino Eddie, James Melville and his family, Frank Conrad, the
Levantine Brothers (one of the Levantine Brothers is now known
as Frederick F. Proctor, manager of the many popular priced
theatres, and formerly partner with H. R. Jacobs), the Runnells
Family, James Madigan, and others appeared. Lewis B. Lent
died in this city. May 26, 1887.
This place was reopened as "The Hippotheatron," April 17,
1869, by Professor Risley, with a specialty companv consisting
of the Spanish ballet dancers, Azella Agouste, G. w. Jester, W.
Hamilton, Lelia and Florence, Emma Alford, Clara Vernon,
Sydney Franks, and Prof. Tanner. A benefit for the George
Fiolland Fund took place Jan. 9, 1871. The receipts were
>i 13.75-
George Kelly, for a long time considered the champion leaper
of America, made his first appearance in this city here Feb. &
He has " cleared " fifteen horses from the spring board on many oc-
casions. As soon as Mr. Kelly was announced to appear, a ''job"
was put up among a few forming a clique at this establishment
that he should not have a fair show. On the evening of his d^but,
the leaping act had commenced, and one of the leapers made his
''run," when the wildest kind of applause rent the air, and he was
cheered again and again. Mr. Kelly had no sooner commenced
his " run " than he was met with hisses and other marks of derision.
He was naturally nervous on a first night, and, in consequence^
made several misses. The crowd continued to hiss him, and he
retired, closing his engagement that night.
Jule Kent, the clown, made his d6but March 2a The season
closed April 22.
Mr. I^nt continued as manager until the summer of 1872, when
it was sold to P. T. Barnum, who opened it Nov. 18 of that year.
It was destroyed by fire Tuesday, Dec 24, 1872. Fire was first
discovered at four o'clock in the morning. The walls of the build-
ing, which were of thin corrugated iron, became quickly heated
by the fierce flames at their base, and helped not only to spread
flames, but engendered so great a heat that the firemen could
not enter the building. The animals in their cages began to show
signs of fear, and their excitement increased with the noise and
beat of the fire. They dashed with terrific force against the
sides of their cages, vainly endeavoring to regain their liberty.
There were three elephants in the building, confined by chains
fastened to the floor. As the fire grew hotter the bears, lions, and
leopards were seen with their paws endeavoring to wrench the iron
bars of their cages asunder, and, as the flames or heat prevented
their keejKTs from rescuing them, they were abandoned to their
fate. None of the keepers had the keys of any of the cages, other-
356 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE C««
wise some of the animals could have been saved. All the per-
formers lost their wardrobes, and all the dresses which had been
made for " Bluebeard " were likewise consumed. A number of val-
uable trained dogs belonging to Charles White were also burned.
THE NEW STADT THEATRE
AT 43, 45, 47 Bowery, east side, directly opposite the Old
Bowery Theatre, was the "New Stadt Theatre." It was
erected in 1864 by a company of Germans, and opened Tuesday,
Sept. 6, 1864. It was five stories high, used as a hotel, with a
wide entrance to the theatre, which was in the rear of the hotel
The auditorium was the largest of any theatre in the country, hav-
ing a parquet and three tiers, with a capacity for thirty-five hundred
persons. Otto von Hoym was the acting manager, with Mme.
Steglich, Fuchs, Mme. Otto von Hoym, Miss Petersen, Miss
Hesse, Otto von Hoym, Knorr, and others in the company. The
stars who appeared during the first season were Daniel £. Band-
mann, Mme. Methua-Scheller, Chas. Pope, and others of note,
including Mme. Ottilie Genee, Becker-Grahn, Mertzke, Walter-
Goemer, and the operatic singers, Johanna Rosser, and Rosina
Reiss, Edward Haerting, Alphonse Zerboni, all of whom made
their first American successes under Hoym's management. Charles
Pope played Othello in German, to Mme. Methua-Scheller's Dcs-
demona, Dec. 23, 1864. For two weeks in July, 1865, a magician
called the " Fakir of Vishnu " occupied the house The season of
1865-66 was Hoym*s last complete one in this city. Bogumil
Dawison made his American debut Sept. 20, 1866, supported by
Otto von Hoym. He acted in "Othello," "Narcisse," "The
Robbers," "The Merchant of Venice," "The King's Lieutenant,"
"Three Winters of a Poet," " Faust," " Richard III.," "The Miser,"
"The Unfortunate," "Hans Juerge," "The Viennoise in Paris,"
and "Two Days in the Life of a Prince." He closed his engage-
ment Nov. 5.
Otto von Hoym began a star engagement Nov. 6, in the rdle of
Narcisse, and played for four weeks, and his last important pro-
fessional act in this country was the production, for his benefit on
Nov. 27, of the tragedy of "Maximilian," written by Dr. Krack
of this city, and commanding an abnormal attention, on account
of having for its basis the life of Emperor Maximilian, the lMq>-
less temporary ruler of Mexico. He returned to his native land
(Saxony) in 1868. While on his way to Auerbach, he died at
Darmstadt, Oct. 29, 1870, of internal hemorrhage. In 1861 he was
instrumental in raising the Forty-second Regiment of N. Y. Vol-
unteers, and as captain of Company H he accompanied it to the
seat of war, his partner, Herr Hamann, meanwhile conducting
Mwrnj THE NEW STADT THEATRE 357
the theatre. At White Oak Swamp, Va., June 30, 1862, in the
"Seven Days* Fight," he was wounded and taken prisoner. Hav-
ing been exchanged he reappeared at the Old Stadt, and his recep-
tion was one of the events of the season of 1862-63.
Ottilie Genee was the next star at this house, followed Dec. 19
by Eugenie Schmitz in "Therese Kroners.*' Boguroil Dawison
acted the Duke of Alba, Jan. i, 1867. Among those who appeared
here during this season were Herren Theo. L'Arronge, Julius
Herrmann, Kaps, Dombrowsky, Colmer, Lange, Knorr, Stemmler,
Klein, and Fortner^ and Miss Magda Irschink, Miss Rhode, Mme.
Becker-Grahn, Mme. Augusta Steglich, and Mile. Laura Haffner.
Bogumil Dawison opened his second engagement Feb. 25, and
appeared in "Don Carlos," "The Marquis de Maillefort." "Uriel
Acosta." " Wallenstein's Death," " Dr. Robin " (" David Garrick "),
and "The Rag Picker of Paris." He closed March 25. Theodore
L'Arronge made his initial bow April 5, as Windmiller in "The
Father of the Debutante," and as Herbert Levy in " Paris in Pom-
mem." D. E. Bandmann reappeared April 23. Dawison com-
menced his third and farewell engagement May 7. He made his
last appearance in America May 21, when the season closed. The
theatre was reopened Aug. 3, 1867, for one week, by B. F. Dugan
and Caroline Hayes. Geo. C. Davenport, James H. Budworth,
Frank Evans, D. C. Ralton, John Jack, James M. Ward, Blanche
Chapman, and others were in the company. " The Streets of New
York" and "The Peep o* Day" were acted. Mme. Hedwig L'Ar-
ronge-Sury made her American d6but Sept 6, 1867, in "Die
Schone Galathee." Three German dwarfs — Jean Petit, Jean Pic-
colo, and Kis Jozsi — appeared Oct. 5. Olga de Plittersdorf made
her New York ddbut Oct. 30 as Marie Stuart.
Edward Eddy appeared here June 8, 1868, with the following
company: J. B. Studley, James M. Ward, Sam Ryan, M. B. Pike,
Haviland, E. L. Tilton, Henrietta Irving, Millie Sackett, and Mrs.
Dan Myron. "The Phantom Captain " and "The Rose of Ettrick
Vale" were given, followed by "Damon and Pythias," "The Irish
Haymaker," "The Irish Schoolmaster," "The Men of Sicily,"
•* Brian Boroihme," "Jack Sheppard," "Pizarro," "Monte Cristo,"
"The Mountain Outlaw," and "The Billboard Grabber, or the
Marquis of Tweed)'ville." James W. Lingard acted Blueskin in
"Jack Sheppard" June 27, for Sam Ryan's benefit.
The following season Hamann & Rosenberg were the managers,
who opened Aug. 31 with Mosenthal's play, "Der Schultze von
Altenbucren." Singer, Irschink, Schermann, Haffner, Schmitz,
Mme. Becker-Grahn, and Herren Jendersky, stage manager, Dom-
browsky, Herrmann, Knorr, and Kohnar were of the company.
Hermann Hendrick made his American d6but Sept. i in the title
rfile of " Duke Albrecht " This was followed by " William Tell "
358 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE C1871
and "Julius Caesar," in which he played Marc Antony. Mile
Augusta de Baemdorff made her American d^but Nov. 6. She
acted until Dec. 14, but reappeared in February, 1869.
Frederick Haase first appeared before an American audience
March 4, 1869, as Lord Harleigh, in"Sie ist Wahnsinnig/' and
as Rath Fein in " Ein Hoef echer Mann. " Haase and Mile. Baem-
dorflF appeared in " Nacht und Morgen " May 6. The season closed
May 15. Risley's Japanese troupe had a short summer season;
Carl Bergman gave two performances June 4, 5, of German opera,
with Frederici-Himmer, Johannsen, Herren Himmer, Weinlich,
Steinecke, and others in "Faust" and "Der Freischiitz." A sea-
son of German opera was opened Sept. 17. "Der 2^uberflote,"
"La Juive," "Faust," "Fidelio," "Don Juan," " Masaniello,"
"Fra Diavolo," and "Der Freischiitz" were sung by Johanna
Rotter-DieflFenbach, Mme. Frederici-Himmer, Mile. Bertha Jo-
hannsen, Mile. Sand, Herren Himmer, Wilhelm Formes, Joseph
Weinlich, Steinecke, Joseph Herrmann, Armand, and GroescheL
The manager was H. Grau. This company closed Oct. la The
Franko Family gave Sunday evening concerts. Opera boufiFe was
inaugurated about the middle of October, and continued until
March, 1870. For Joseph Weinlich's benefit April 8 was sung
"La Juive," with Beethoven's Maennachor chorus, in addition to
the regular chorus.
A season of German opera opened Oct. 5 with "The Merry
Wives of Windsor." Marie Seebach appeared here in October.
On Jan. 9, 1871, she was seen as Mary Stuart. This lady's en-
gagement continued until March 11, when the season closed. The
productions were: "Love and Intrigue," Jan. 12; "Faust," Jan.
13-28; "Deborah," Jan. 14; "Romeo and Juliet," Jan. 16 and
Feb. i; "Lorle," Jan. 17; "Robbers," Jan. 18; "Taming of the
Shrew," Jan. 19; "Adrienne Lecouvreur," Jan. 20; "Griselda,"
Jan. 21-27; "Egmont," Jan. 23; "Marianne," Jan. 24; "Ma-
thilde," Jan. 25; "Taueschung auf Taueschung," Jan. 26; "Joan
of Arc," Jan. 30; "Einen Jux Will Er Sich Machen," Feb. 2;
"Dorf Und Stadt," Feb. 3; "Emilia Gallotti," Feb. 7; "Ann
Eliza," Feb. 8; "Katchen von Heilbroun," Feb. 11; "Uriel
Acosta," Feb. 14; "Hamlet," Feb. 15, for Seebach's benefit,
Seebach as Hamlet; "Jane Eyre," Feb. 18; "Die Grille" ("Fan-
chon"), Feb. 20, 21 ; "Tears and Laughter" and "After the Battle
of Sedan," Feb. 25, for Mme. Seebach's benefit; March 6, 7,
"Isabella Orsini."
The season closed March 10, with the farewell appearance here
of this actress. This lady's work was more finished in detail, and
complete in conception than that of any foreign actress who has
visited America since Rachel.
A season of German opera began March 11 with "The Merry
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Wives of Windsor." "Lohengrin" was sung March 12 for the
first time in America.
Carl Rosa and A. Neuendorff reopened this house Sept. 18 with
German opera and the American d^but of Europe's greatest tenor,
Theo. Wachtel, in "The Postillion of Lonjumeau." The prices of
admission were, according to location: $4, $3, $2, ti.50, $1, 7$ cts.^
and 50 cts. The night of his d^but the house was crowded as it
never was before, by an audience that nearly burst out the walls
of the theatre. Wachtel was idolized by his countrymen as the
possessor of a phenomenal voice, an organ of the rarest beauty,
strength, and compass ; as a singer whose method charmed the ear
and heart, and as an actor whose ability would have secured to him
honors on the dramatic stage. He died in Berlin in November,
1893, sixty-nine years of age. He was the first German singer to
sing in Paris; this was in 1869. He came to America in 1871,
also in 1875.
Oct. 14-16, "Lucia" was sung; Oct. 18, " Der FreischUtz ; " Oct.
20, " Martha; " matin<ie, Oct. 28, "The Postillion De Lonjumeau; "
matinees, Nov. 3-14, "II Trovatore." Wachtel closed Nov. 15
with "The Postillion." Marschncr's "The Templar and the
Jewess" was produced Jan. 29, 1872, with Mme. Fabbri-Mulder
as Rebecca, Mr. Bcrnhard as Ivanhoe, Karl Formes as Friar Tuck^
Habelman as Wamba. Miss Rosetti and Mr. Mueller, baritone,
were also in the cast. W. H. Martin bought this house Aug. 21,
1872, for ^i22,ocx). "The Secrets of New York, or the Jesuits
of America," a new German play, was advertised to be performed
(Sunday evening) Jan. 19, 1873, but the performance was stopped
by the police.
Mile. lima di Murska commenced a series of German operatic
performances May 7, 1874, as Isabella in "Robert the Devil.
Lina Meyr appeared Feb. 6, 1875, i" ^^e opera "Der Freischiitz.
P. S. Gilmore, with his Twenty-second Regiment Band, ap-
peared at a concert Sunday evening, Feb. 7, assisted by Lina
Meyr, prima donna; M. Arbuckle, cometist; E. A. Lefebre,
saxophone soloist, and others.
The Grau and Chizzola French Opera Bouff^ company appeared
Oct 15, 1875, in "La Fille de Madame Angot." Mme. Geoffrey
was seen Oct. 23, it being her first and only appearance in " Girofl6
Girofla." The United North German Military Band first appeared
Nov. 14 and repeated the concert Nov. 21.
This theatre was opened Nov. 22, 1875, ^X B. F. Dugan. Wil-
liam H. Whallcy, J. B. Studley, Rachel Denvil, Geo. C Daven-
port, and Belle Wallace were in the company. The opening bill
was "The Robbers'* and "Black Eyed Susan.** German perform-
ances were shortly afterwards resumed and continued for some
time.
360 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D8*>
The Pappenheim German Opera company, under the conductor-
ship of Carl Bergman, appeared in "Faust," with Eugene Pappen-
heim as Margaretha. For one night only — Feb. 22, 1878 — the
Pappenheim-Adams Opera company appeared in " Lohengrin."
Robert W. Butler leased the house July 4, 1878, and opened it
with a specialty performance, but only continued a short time as
business was bad. He reopened the house for the regular season,
Aug. 19, with a dramatic company, in conjunction with specialty
people. Charles L. Farwell was stage manager. John Thomp-
son opened in "On Hand," Sept. 2; "Moses Abraham, the Old
Clothes Dealer," Sept. 9. This house was christened "The
City Theatre" on Sept 16, and opened with Wm. J. Fleming
in "The Drunkard." Its name was changed to the "Windsor
Theatre " Nov. 11. The first business manager of the house was
Bobby Newcomb, and his opening attraction was a specialty and
dramatic company and Sid. C. France in the drama " Marked for
Life. " After having remained without a permanent manager for
some months, it was reopened March i, 1880, John A. Stevens
and Frank J. Murtha as managers. Frank Murtha's was the only
name used for some time as manager, as John A. Stevens, for
obvious reasons, abstained from having his announced. From
the first night the theatre was a very great success, and in a few
months Murtha & Stevens were the announced managers. Their
first attraction was Buffalo Bill and his company of Indians in
"The Scout of the Plains." Joseph Proctor was the attraction
week of March 29, followed April 5 by "A Celebrated Case;"
April 12, Tony Denier's "Humpty Dumpty" company, with
George H. Adams as Grimaldi ; April 19, Oliver Doud Byron, in
"Across the Continent," for one week; and April 26, in "One
Thousand Miles Away," for six nights; May 3 John A. Stevens
did " Unknown; " May 10 and 17, Maude Forrester, for two weeks,
in " Mazeppa; " May 24, Harry Richmond and Von Boyle, in "Our
Candidate;" May 31, George C. Boniface in "Soldier's Trust;"
June 7, Sprague's Georgia minstrels; June 14, James A. Heme
in "Hearts of Oak;" June 21, "Inshavogue," with J. F. Peters
the star; June 28, William H. Leake in "The Three Guardsmen;"
July 5, Kate Claxton and Chas. A. Stevenson in "The Double
Marriage," for three nights and matinee; "The Two Orphans," for
three evenings and matinee; July 12, Norcross' Opera company
in "Trial by Jury" and "Pinafore." The house was closed week
of July 19, and reopened for one week July 26, with N. S. Wood
in "Jack Sheppard."
The next season began Aug. 16, 1880, with "A Celebrated Case,"
Edmund Collier and Anna Boyle in the cast; Aug. 23, Buffalo
Bill in "The Prairie Waif;" Aug. 30, Ada Gray in "East Lynne,"
supported by Isidore Davidson. This bill was given Aug. 31 and
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Sept I, followed for three nights and matinee with "A Friend
Indeed;" Sept 6, Annie Ward Tiffany was seen in "Prejudice,"
three evenings and matinee, and "The Child Stealer" balance of
the week; Oliver Doud Byron acted "Across the Continent " Sept
13, 14, 15, and "One Thousand Miles Away" the rest of the week;
Mrs. F. S. Chanfrau, with Harry Courtaine as principal support^
appeared Sept 20, in "Christie Johnstone;" Sept 27, Frank I.
Frayne came in " Si Slocum ; " Oct. 4 " Unknown " was done with
John A. Stevens, Lottie Church, W. F. Bailey, Angie Griffith, Geo.
F. Ketchum, Mamie Wilson, Charles Abbott, and Spencer Pritch-
ard in the cast; "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was given Oct 11, with
bloodhounds, donkeys, and colored jubilee singers ; Geo. C. Boni-
lacc and Ada Cavendish appeared Oct 15 in "The New Magda-
len ; " " The Four Seasons " came week Oct 25 ; J. B. Studley in
"Monte Cristo," Nov. i; Charlotte Thompson, Nov. 8, in "The
Planter's Wife;" Nov. 15, F. S. Chanfrau in "Kit;" Kate Clax-
ton in "The Snow Flower," Nov. 22, 23, 24, and "The Two
Orphans," Nov. 25, 26, 27; Marie Wellesley, Nov. 29, in "The
Old Cross," for six evenings; Dec. 6, N. S. Wood in "Jack Shep-
pard," with Mrs. W. G. Jones, Joseph Winter, and Maggie Weston
in the cast Nellie Holbrook opened Dec. 13 in "Hamlet," sup-
ported by Daniel Waller. This was her first appearance in this
city. " Hamlet " was repeated Dec. 14, followed by " East Lynne "
Dec 15, 16, 17; and matinee and evening, Dec. 18, "East Lynne"
and "Hamlet;" Dec. 20, N. D. Roberts' "Humpty Dumpty"
companv came ; Dec. 27, Katharine Rogers was seen in " Led
Astray, ' with Harry Meredith and Lottie Church in the cast
On Jan. 3, 1881, J. B. Studley appeared here in "The Bells;"
Jan. 10, Mr. and Mrs. McKce Rankin in "The Danitcs;" Jan.
17, Buffalo Bill in "The Prairie Waif;" Jan. 24, Oofty Gooft
(Gus Phillips) in "Under the Gaslight;" Jan. 31, Salsbury's
Troubadours in "The Brook." "Uncle Tom's Cabin," Feb. 7,
followed Feb. 14 by the Rentz-Santley company in "Don Juan,
Jr.;" P'cb. 21, Gus Williams in "Our German Senator;" Feb.
28, "The Legion of Honor," with Sam Piercy, Annie Graham,
and Lewis Morrison as the stars; March 7, "Boccaccio," by H. B.
Mahn's opera company, with Jennie Winston as the star; Lester
Wal lack appeared March 14 for one week in " Rosedale ; " March
21, Frank Frayne in "Mardo the Hunter." James O'Neill and
Lillian Glover were seen in "Richelieu," March 28, 29, 30, and
"Lady of Lyons," March 31, April i, 2; Tony Denier's "Humpty
Dumpty" company came April 4 for a week; Prof. Herrmann
with magic April 1 1 ; Goesche & De Wolf Hopper's company in
"One Hundred Wives," April 18; Annie Pixley, April 25, in
"M'liss," with John E. Macdonough as Yuba Bill; May 2,
Joseph Murphy in "Kerry Gow;" May 9, Neil Burgess in
362 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE &»
"Widow Bedotte;" May 16, Mr. and Mrs. George Knight in
"Otto;" May 23, Baker and Farron in "The Emigrants," and
the season closed May 28. Anna Boyle, supported by William
Stafford, began a summer season May 30 in "The Lady of Lyons,"
repeated May 31 ; "The Merchant of Venice," June 2, 3, 4, 5. As
Bassanio John T, Malone made his New York dibut. "Fan-
chon," week June 6; "Othello" for six nights, opening June 13,
Stafford as the Moor, Anna Boyle as Desdemona, and Frai Warde
as lago. "Romeo and Juliet," matinee, June 18, and nights of
June 22, 23, 24; "Hamlet," June 20, 21, 22.
The next season began Aug. 15, 1881, with "The Galley
Slave," Maud Granger, Gussie De Forrest, Frank Evans, and
Thomas H. Bums in the cast; Aug. 22, "Evangeline" was seen
with Eliza Wethersby and Nellie Larkelle in the cast ; Aug. 2%
Baker and Farron in " Up Salt Creek ; " Sept. 5, James Heme
with "Hearts of Oak;" Sept. 12, George Hoey and James M.
Hardie's company in "A Child of the State;" Sept. 19, "The
Legion of Honor," with Sam'l Piercy, Lewis Morrison, and Annie
Graham in the principal characters ; Sept. 26, Oliver Doud B)rron
in "Ten Thousand Miles Away;" Oct. 3, Geo. Clarke was the
star in "Connie Soogah;" Oct. 10, the Kiralfy Bros.' spectacular,
"Around the World in Eighty Days," in which De Rosa and
Carnis were the pretniire danseuses. Oct. 17, George S. Kni^t
in "Baron Rudolph;" Oct. 24, "My Partner," with Louis Aldrich
and Chas. T. Parsloe as the stars; Oct. 31, the Madison Square
Theatre travelling company in "Hazel Kirke;" Nov. 7, "One
Hundred Wives," by Goesche and De Wolf Hopper's company;
Nov. 14, Barney Macauley in "A Messenger from Jarvis Section;**
Nov. 21, "Two Nights in Rome," with Jeffreys Lewis as the
star; Nov. 28, Ben Maginley in "Deacon Crankett;" Dec 5»
"Uncle Tom's Cabin;" Dec. 12, Mestayer & Co. 's "Tourists;"
Mme. Janauschek opened Dec. 19 in "Marie Stuart," repeated
Dec. 22; "Deborah," Dec. 20, 23; "Bleak House," Dec 21;
"Macbeth," Dec. 24; "Mother and Son," matinees, Dec 21, 24.
John A Stevens appeared Dec. 26 in "Unknown," supported by
Lottie Church. There were three matinees this week, viz., Mon-
day, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Jan. 2, 1882, Tony Denier* s company were seen in the panto-
mime, "Humpty Dumpty;" Jan. 9, Joseph K. Emmet, the star;
Jan. 16, "Buffalo Bill" (Wm. F. Cody) appeared in "The Prairie
Waif;" Jan. 23, "The Two Orphans," with Kate Claxton, Chas.
A. Stevenson, Marie Wilkins, and Edwin F. Thorne in the cast;
Jan. 30, Joseph Murphy in " Kerry Gow ; " Feb. 6, Sol Smith
Russell, in "Edgewood Folks;" Feb. 13, Mr. and Mrs. McKec
Rankin in "'49;" Feb. 20, "The Banker's Daughter;" Feb. 27,
Milton Nobles in "The Phoenix;" March 6, "All the Rage;"
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March 13, '*Thc Jolly Bachelors; " March 20, "The Galley Slave,"
with Emily Rigl, Frank Evans, Gussie De Forrest, Thomas H.
Burns, and Junius Brutus Booth in the company; March 27, Den
Thompson in "Joshua Whitcomb;" April 3, M. B. Curtis in
Sam*l of Posen;" Maggie Mitchell appeared here April 10 in
Fanchon," which was repeated April 11 and 12; "Pearl of
Savoy," April 13, 14, 15; "Fun on the Bristol," John F. Sheri-
dan as the star; April 24, Frank S. Chanfrau in "Kit;" May i,
Annie Pixley in "M'liss;" May 8, Lotta in "Musette or Little
Bright Eyes;" May 15, James O'Neill in "A Celebrated Case;"
May 22, "The Professor;" May 29, James O'Neill as Ossip in
"The Danicheffs;" June 5 for two weeks Charles L. Davis pre-
sented "Alvin Joslin;" June 19, "The Maid of Arran;" June 26,
"The Mascot," with George Olmi, Pauline Hall, W. M. Fuller,
and May Templeton in the cast; July 3, N. S. Wood in "The
Boy Scout of the Sierras," with Mrs. W. G. Jones and Joseph P.
Winters in the cast. The season closed July 8.
The next season began Aug. 14, 1882, with Mr. and Mrs. McKee
Rankin in "The Danitcs." McKee Rankin claims the distinction
of being the first actor and manager to take a complete American
company to Europe. He took the following people with him:
Cora Tanner, Lillian Cleves Clark, Mrs. E. M. Holland, Isabella
Waldron and daughter, Ed. Marble, Mrs. W. H. Sheridan, Matt
Lingham, George Waldron, E. M. Holland, Lin Hurst, James
Peakes, Jerry Stevens, William and Harry Lee, Harry Hawk, and
Mrs. McKec Rankin. They opened at Sadler's Wells Theatre,
London, April 2, 1880, shortly after their arrival, and played eight
weeks; thence to the Globe Theatre in the same city, for balance
of the summer. After playing three weeks at the Standard
Theatre, London, they made a provincial tour, returning to
New York the following December. "The Danites" was the
play presented.
Aug. 21, Charlotte Thompson appeared here in "Jane Eyre;"
Aug. 28, James A. Heme, in " Hearts of Oak ; " Sept. 4, " The Gal-
ley Slave;" Sept 11, Salsbury's Troubadours in "Green Room
Fun," with Nellie McHenry and N. Salsbury as the stars. Alice
Dunning Lingard and William Horace Lingard appeared Sept. 18
in "Divor^ons," which was repeated Sept. 19 and matinde, Sept.
20; "Pink Dominos," Sept. 20, 21, 23; "Camille," Sept. 22 and
matinee, Sept 23; Minnie Palmer came in "My Sweetheart"
Sept 25; Oct. 2, Joseph Murphy in "Shaun Rhue;" Oct. 9,
"Lights of London;" Oct 16. William J. Scanlan in "Friend
and Foe;" Oct. 23, "The World," with Robert Mantell. and M.
B. Pike in the cast; Oct. 30, Geo. S. Knight in "Baron Rudolph;"
Nov. 6, "Mankind," by Aug. Daly*s travelling company; Nov.
13, Oliver Doud Byron in "Across the Continent;" repeated Nov.
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14, 15; "Ten Thousand Miles Away," Nov. 16, 17, and 18; Mmc
Janauschek appeared Nov. 20, in "Marie Antoinette," which was
repeated Nov. 21; "Bleak House," Nov. 22, 23; "Mary Stuart,"
Nov. 24, 25; and "Mother and Son," matinees, Nov. 22, 25;
"Hazel Kirke" was seen Nov. 2T\ Dec. 4, Callender-Havcrly's
minstrels; Dec. 11, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Florence in "The Mighty
Dollar;" Lawrence P. Barrett, Dec. 18, in "Richelieu;" Dec
19, "Hamlet;" matinee, Dec. 20, "Yorick's Love;" Dec. 21,
"Othello;" Dec. 22, "The Merchant of Venice" and "David
Garrick;" matinee, Dec. 23, "The Marble Heart;" evening,
Dec. 23, "Richard HI.;" John A Stevens came Dec. 25 in
"Unknown."
On Jan. i, 1883, Tony Denier's company were seen in "Humpty
Dumpty," with Alfred Frisbie Macio as the clown; Jan. 8, the
Hanlon Bros., in "Le Voyage en Suisse;" Jan. 15, Buffalo Bill in
"Twenty Days, or Buffalo Bill's Pledge." John A. Stevens' new
play, "Passion's Slave" was produced Jan. 22, with Ellie Wilton,
Gabrielle du Sauld, Frankie McClellan, Lilla Vane, John Jack,
Wm. J. Ferguson, Welsh Edwards, Henry Holland, Harry Colton,
Thaddeus Shine, and John A. Stevens in the cast; R McAulcjr
(who had changed the spelling of his name in consequence of some
family difficulty) came Jan. 29, in "A Messenger from Janris
Section;" Feb. 5, "Jesse James;" Feb. 12, "Esmeralda," by the
Madison Square Theatre travelling company, including Kate Denin
Wilson, John E. Owens, Annie Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
Walcot, and Charles B. Welles; Feb. 19, "My Partner," with
Louis Aldrich and Charles T. Parsloe; Feb. 26, Lester Wallack
played his first engagement in the Bowery in two years, opening
in "Rosedale," which was continued all the week. For the
matinee, Feb. 28, Jerome Hopkins' new operetta "Taffy" was
presented by the little girls of the Twentieth Street Grammar
School; March 5, "The Long Strike," with Joseph Wheelock,
Sara Jewett, J. H. Stoddart, Mabel Leonard, and Exiward L
Tilton in the cast; March 12, John T. Raymond in " In Paradise;"
March 19, M. B. Curtis in "Sam'l of Posen;" March 26, "The
Corsican Brothers," F. C. Bangs as the twin heroes; April 2, Frank
Mayo was seen in " The Streets of New York ; " April 9, " The Pro-
fessor;" April 16, Prof. Herrmann and his specialty company;
April 23, Mr. and Mrs. McKee Rankin in "'49;" April 30, Annie
Pixley in "M'liss," Geo. C. Boniface as Yuba Bill; May 7,
Edwin F. Thorne in "The Black Flag;" May 14, Tony Pastor's
specialty company; May 21, first production of John A. Stevens'
drama, "Her Second Love," with Maud Granger, Geo. C. Boni-
face, John Jack, Chas. B. Welles, and M. C. Daly in the cast;
May 28, Harry Meredith in "Ranch 10;" June 4, Ada Gray in
"East Lynne;" June 11, "Alvin Joslin;" June 18, "A Wife's
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Honor/* for the first time, with George F. Learock, Marston^
Lizzie Fletcher, Sydney Armstrong, Edith de Belleville, J. E.
Nagle, and W. Arthur Giles in the cast; June 25, "Kentuck,"
with Henry Colton, Frank Mordaunt, Abbie Pierce, Annie Ward
Tiffany, and Bobby Newcomb in the company; July 2, "Uncle
Tom's Cabin;" July 9, Charles B. Bishop, in "Strictly Busi-
ness;" July 16, Ignatius O'Byme in "The Lepracbaun." The
season closed July 21.
The next season began Aug. 13, 1883, with "The White Slave;"
Aug. 20, James H. Wallick in "The Bandit King;" Aug. 2T^
** Carrots," by Adah Richmond, R. E. Graham, and company; Sept
3, J. J. Dowling in "Nobody's Claim;" Sept. 10, "The Tourists;"
Sept 17, "Lights o* London; " Sept 24, "The Devil's Auction;"
Oct. I, "Hearts of Oak;" Oct 8, Oliver Doud Byron in "Hero;"
Oct 15, F. S. Chanfrau in "Kit," repeated Oct 16 and 17; "The
Octoroon," Oct 18, 19, and 20; Joseph Murphy in "Shaun Rhue,
Oct. 22, supported by Belle Melville; Oct 29, " Siberia;" Nov.
5, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Florence in "The Ticket of Leave Man;
Nov. 12, Augustin Daly's company in "The Passing Regiment;"
Nov. 19, W. J. Scanlan in "Friend and Foe." "My Partner" was
put on Nov. 26, for the week, but the house was totally destroyed
by fire Thursday, Nov. 29, 1883. '^he fire began at the entrance
of the theatre. The performance of " My Partner " had terminated,
and the audience had left the theatre about an hour before the
fire broke out.
Nothing was done towards rebuilding the theatre for over two
years. Finally Mr. Martin, the former owner of the property,
erected a new theatre much smaller than the other. It was leased
to Frank Murtha, who opened it Feb. 8, 1886, on a five years*
lease. The opening star was Clara Morris in " Miss Multon," re-
peated Feb. 8, 9, 10. The cast was:
t»
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Mist Multon .... Clara Morris
Gravesand . . . . L. W. Hrowninj;;^
Mathilda Bijou Heron
Arabella . . . Mrs. M. A. Farren
Kitty Ada Crisp
Maurice Eben Plympton
M. Bclin J. L. Carhart
Dr. Osborne .... Carl Ahreod
Paul Cara Ogden
June Viva Ogden
Louise Marion Lester
On the opening night Judge David McAdam read an address.
After the second act of the play Frank Murtha came before the
curtain, led by A. H. Hummel, and was presented with a diamond-
studded watch and chain. "Article 47," Feb. 11, 12; "Camille,"
Feb. 13. Affic Weaver acting Camille, supported by the Clara Morris'
company. The next attraction was the Madison Square Theatre
company, including Agnes Booth, Maud Harrison, Annie Russell,
Frederic Robinson, and Walden Ramsay, in "Young Mrs. Win-
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throp." Louis Aldrich commenced Feb. 22 in "My Partner,"
and was succeeded March i by James O'Neill in "Monte Cristo;"
March 8, Frederic Bryton in " Forgiven ; " March 15, " The Planter's
Wife," with Louise Balfeand Harry Lacy in principal rdles; March
22, Oliver Doud Byron in "Hero;" March 29, " The Ivy Leaf;"
April 5, Georgia Cayvan and Ben Maginley in "May Blossoms;"
April 12, Ed. Collier in " Stormbeaten ; " April 19, J. H. Wal-
lick's "Bandit King;" April 26, Rose Coghlan in "Our Joan;"
May 3, Minnie Maddern, "In Spite of All;" May 10, W. J.
Mestayer with "We, Us & Co.;" May 17, Annie Pixley in
"M'liss;" May 24, Joseph Murphy in "Shaun Rhue," for three
evenings, and "Kerry Gow" balance of the week; May 31, Baker
and Farron in " A Soap Bubble ; " June 7, " Peck's Bad Boy ; " June
14, "Colleen Bawn;" June 21, " Confusion;" June 28, "Tourists
in a Pullman Car;" July 5, 6, 7, "Leah;" July 8, 9, 10, '* Romeo
and Juliet;" July 12, "Brother Against Brother; "and the season
closed with N. S. Wood as Jack Sheppard, July 24.
The next season began Aug. 16 with Fred Warde and his com-
pany in "Virginius," repeated Aug. 17, 20; "Ingomar," Aug.
18; Aug. 21, "Damon and Pythias;" Aug. 19, "Richard III.;"
matinee, Aug. 21, "The Lady of Lyons;" Aug. 23, "Youth"
was seen ; Aug. 30, " A Prisoner for Life ; " Sept. 6, " The White
Slave;" Sept. 13, Fred Bryton in "Forgiven;" Sept 20, J. New-
ton Beers in " Lost in London ; " Sept. 27, Mr. and Mrs. Gea
Knight in "Over the Garden Wall." Janauschek appeared Oct
4 in "Mother and Son," repeated matinee, Oct. 6; "Bleak House,"
Oct. 5; "Marie Antoinette," evening, Oct. 6; "Henry VIII./'
Oct 8; "Mary Stuart," matinee, Oct. 9; evening, Oct 9, "Mac-
beth." Clara Morris came in "Article 47," Oct 11, 12; "The
NewMadgalen," Oct 13, 14; "Miss Multon," Oct 15; "Camille,"
matinee, Oct. 16. Evening Oct. 16, Mary Shaw acted " Camille,"
supported by Henry Miller and the Clara Morris' company; Oct
18, "Our Boarding House;" Oct 25, Ben Maginley as Uncle
Bartlett in "May Blossom;" Nov. i, Oliver Doud Byron in "The
Inside Track ; " Nov. 8, "Taken from Life," with Phosa McAllister
as the star ; Nov. 1 5, " Stormbeaten ; " Nov. 22, " A Bunch of Keys;"
Nov. 29, Annie Pixley in "M'liss." Louis James commenced his
first engagement in New York as a star Dec. 6, in "Virginius,"
which he repeated Dec. 7 and 11; "Hamlet" was given Dec 8;
"Othello," Dec. 9; "Merchant of Venice" and "Taming of the
Shrew," Dec. 10; and '* Romeo and Juliet," matinee of Dec n;
Dec. 13, " Siberia ;" Dec. 20, James O'Neill with "Monte Cristo;"
Dec 2T, Tony Denier's "Humpty Dumpty " company. Fred
Warde played "Galba" for the first time in this city Jan. 10,
1887. "False Steps" by Joseph Nunez was seen, for the first
time in New York, June 27, and had this cast:
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Mr. Fielding .
Thcrcsc . . .
Bertha . . .
Mrs. Bouoceford
Geraldine . .
Harry Rich
. Hattie Russell
. Belle S breve
. . Amy Ames
Frances Summer
Dr. Bonum
Simon . .
Henri Conde
Oscar Stanley
Maggie . .
IJ. H. Fitzpatrick
C. H. Bradshaw
. Lester Victor
. Gus Henessey
Ada Deaves
The next season opened Aug. 15 with "Gwynnes* Oath," which
had this cast :
Sir Pearce Parker . R. F. McClannin
Jim Richards . . . Geo. R. Edeson
Richard Welbeck . Nelson Wheatcroft
Miss WiUoughby Parker,
Emma Skerrett
Gilbert Archer Adeline Stanhope
Harry Herbert Archer
Gussy Ernest Tarlton
Bessy Smith . . . Isabella Irving
"The White Slave" was seen Aug. 29. Sept. 5, "Zozo, the
Magic Queen," came, with George H. Adams and Pauline Monte-
grippa as the stars; Sept. 12, Newton Beers, in ''Lost in Lon-
don;" Sept. 19, "Two Roads," by James Garden, was given, with
this cast :
Allen Van Dome
Jerome Madden .
Herbert Reardon .
Jessie Van Dome
AUce Van Dome
. James Garden
£. Murray Day
. Ivan Peronet
Belle Stokes
Marston Leigh
WiUtam Wolf
Susan Buck
Arthur . .
BiUy Buck .
Malcolm Bradley
Joey Sutherland
W. S. St. Clair
WiU H. Mayo
Pradeau . .
. Joseph A. Ransom
Bonnefoi . .
. . Walter H. Edwards
Shamois . .
. . Charles B. Charters
Therese . .
. . . . Eugene Blair
Natalia . . .
. . . Margaret Pierce
Fred Warde returned in "Galba," Sept 24, 28, 29; "The
Gladiator," Sept, 25 and matinee, Sept. 26; "Virginius," Sept.
26 and matinee, Sept. 29. " Gaston Cadol " was act^ Sept. 27 for
the first time in this city. It was an adaptation from the French
by Celia Logan. The cast was:
Gaston Cadol . . . . F. B. Warde
Landrol .... Garence Handyside
Count De Tevenne . . . L. F. Rand
Eugene De Villeray, Thos. E. Garrick
De La Tour . . . William Stuart
^ Damon and Pythias " was played Sept. 29.
Minnie Palmer was seen Oct. 31 in "My Sweetheart;" Nov. 7,
Hanlon*s "Fantasma;" Nov. 14, Clara Morris in "Article 47,"
repeated Nov. 15, 16; "Ren^e," Nov. 17, 18; "Alixe," matinie and
evening, Nov. 19; "Our Regiment," matinee, Nov. 16; "The Ivy
Leaf," No?. 21 ; Phosa McAllister, Nov. 28, in "Taken for Life;^'
Dec 5, "Pavements of Paris;" Dec. 12, the Madison Square
Fhcatre company in "Jim the Penman," with Ada Dyas as Mrs.
Ralston; Dec. 19, James H. Wallick in "The Cattle King;" Dec.
26, Tony Denier's "Humpty Dumpty" company.
Jan. 2, 1888, Oliver Doud Byron appeared in "The Inside
Track;" Jan. 9, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Knight in "Baron Rudolph,"
lor three nights; "Over the Garden Wall," Jan. 12, 13, 14; the
Hanlons came Jan. 16 in "Le Voyage En Suisse;" Jan. 23,
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Jeffreys Lewis in " La Belle Russe ; " repeated Jan. 24, 25 ; '* For-
get Me Not," Jan. 26, 27; "Clothilde," Jan. 27, 28. This was
Lewis' first appearance in this city in four years. Jan. 30, " Michael
Strogofif," with Atkins Lawrence in the cast; Feb. 6, "Lights o*
London;" Feb. 13, Annie Pixley in "Deacon's Daughter;" Feh
20, Evans and Hoey in "A Parlor Match;" Feb. 27, the Dalys
in "Upside Down;" March 5, "Evangeline;" March 12, Cora
Tanner in "Alone in London;" March 19, Daniel Sully in
"Daddy Nolan;" March 26, J. B. Studley in "A Great Wrong;"
April 2, Salsbury's Troubadours in "The Humming Bird;" James
M. Hardie and Sarah von Leer April 9 in "On the Frontier;"
first time this city "The Boston Howard Athenaeum specialty
company " April 16, followed by "The Main Line, or Rawsons'
Y," April 23; "Passion's Slave," April 30; Charles K Vemcr
in "Shamus O'Brien," May 7; Kate Purssell in "Queen of the
Plains/' May 14. "Rookwood" was presented May 21 with this
cast:
Lady Rookwood . . Edna Courtney
Ranulf Rookwood . . Louis Glover
Dick Turpin . . . . O. B. ColUns
Luke A. H. Hastings
Jerry £d. Chapman
M. Coates S. Drake
Barbara Nellie Sandfofd
Peter Bradley ... T. J. Hemdon
Titus G. H. Whitman
Tom King Louis Monico
Eleanor Rosita Worrell
SybU Nelly Donald
O. B. Collins did not act after the second night, as he was in-
jured by falling from his horse, and W. H, Hamilton played Dick
Turpin during the rest of the week. Charles L. Davis in " Alvin
Joslin," May 28; June 4 Geo. C. Boniface in Charles Foster's
drama, "Under Cover," produced for the first time on any stagey
with this cast :
Jerry Jummel . .
Jasper Elliott . .
Dr. Albert Chester,
Iva Elliott . .
Mrs. Chester . .
Abel Stanley . .
. Geo. C. Boniface
Henry Weaver, Jr.
Ed. A. Tannehill
Stella Boniface
. May F. Stetson
. . Carl Smith
James Charles Williams
Officer S. Hallet
Hack Driver H. Cotter
Stella Helen Corictte
Zoe Loais«Ri>I
Edmund Collier opened June 11 in "Virginius," repeated
matinee June 16; "Jack Cade," June 12; "Damon and Pythias,"
matinee and evening June 13; "Julius Caesar," June 15; "Rich-
ard III.," June 16. " Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," with Percy Hunt-
ing as the star, came June 18 for one week. " Dollars and Hearts,**
June 25, closed the season, but a benefit was given July 2 to Theo.
Myers and D. J. Shelley, treasurers of the house.
The next season opened Saturday, Aug. 11, 1888, with "Lights
and Shadows," which remained the following week. It had this
cast:
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iland, Mabel Milburn
May Newman
Sroughton . . Agnes Herndon
klilbum . . . Sneridan Block
Broughton . . D. A. Hanchett
Mother Meg .... Ida Jefireyi
Rufus Milburn . . . . W. T. Doyle
Mat Wilton ... H. S. Duffield
Claude Maul . . . C. F. Gotthold
Tom W. L. Gleaaon
ite '* came Aug. 20, with Russell Bassett and Rose Osborne
B principal rdles; Aug. zy^ "In His Power;" Sept 3,
ind the World in Eighty Days," by W. J. Fleming's com-
Scpt. 10, "A Cold Day;" "Herminie, or the Cross of
" week of Sept 17, by the William Redmund-Mrs. Thomas
company; Sept. 24, "Her Husband," with Florine Arnold
I star, and W. A. Whitecar, Luke Martin, E. L. Walton^
e Muldener, Georgie Rcignolds, and Mrs. Wallace Brittan
\ cast; James M. Hardie and Sarah von Leer came Oct i
'On the Frontier," and a band of Indians; Oct. 8, "Alone
ndon;" Oct 15, Charles Davis in "One of the Old Stock,"
ime in New York; "Gwynne*s Oath," Oct. 22, with May
» as the star. It had this cast:
Mt Archer
"d • • .
ighby Parker
arce Parker .
. MayWUkes
Harold Courtnay
Ernest Tarlton
Emelie Boswell
A. C. Deltwyn
Bessy Smith . . . IsabeUe Inriof
Harry Vesey . . Davenport Bebos
Pepe Gertie Boswell
Gilbert Evelyn Evans
Jim L. R. WUlaid
:elle Clayton appeared Oct 29 in "A Sad Coquette," for four
rmances, and finished the week with "The Quick or the
.^" "Siberia" came for a week Nov. 5, followed by "Uncle
8 Cabin," Nov. 12, with Milt G. Barlow as Uncle Tom, Alice
son as Topsy. The Boston Howard Athenaeum company filled
eek of Nov. 19; Nov. 26, "The Ivy Leaf." Dec. 3 "The
tive " was seen for the first time in this city and had this
r Corley Cordero^ Eliza Long
tes . . . . William Cullington
r Stollery . . Harry D;uton
Hester Malyon .... Lisle Leigh
John Uvitt . . . . W. A. Whitecar
Tie Twelve Temptations" came Dec 10; "One of the
est," Dec. 17; "The Little Tycoon," Dec. 24. This was
first comic opera that had been heard at this theatre.
Knickerbocker was played by Thos. Q. Seabrooke, and
1 Barry by J. Aldrich Libby; Teddy, Joseph Mealey; Marie
er, Klvia Crox, and Catherine Linyard were also in the cast
was Catherine Linyard's first appearance in comic opera in
city. Oliver Doud Byron filled the week of Dec 31 with
; Upper Hand."
ara Morris returned Jan. 7, 1889, with "Renie de Moray,"
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which she acted all the week except Wednesday matinee. For
the Wednesday matinee " The Lady of Lyons " was played, with
Mittens Willett as Pauline. In "Ren^e de Moray" Fred de
Belleville acted Count de Moray; Julius Kahn, Antonio. Evans
and Hoey produced " A Parlor Match " Jan. 14. " The White
Slave" came Jan. 21; "The Two Sisters," Jan. 28; Haverly &
Cleveland's minstrels, Feb. 4; Annie Pixley in "The Deacon's
Daughter," Feb. 11; Salsbury's Troubadours in "Three of a
Kind," Feb. 18; the Madison Square Theatre company in " Part-
ners," Feb. 25. In the company were Alexander Salvini, Louis
F. Massen, C. P. Flockton, Fred Corbett, Maud Harrison, Katha-
rine Rogers, Nannie Craddock, and Virginia Buchanan. March
4 the musical comedy of "Zigzag;" March 11, William Redround
and Mrs. Thomas Barry in "Herminie;" March 18, "Lights and
Shadows;" March 25, Hallen & Hart's "Later On;" April i,
McKee Rankin, with his play, "The Runaway Wife ; " April 8,
a farce called "Reuben Glue;" April 15, the musical comedy,
"Katti;" April 22, Mrs. J. B. Potter and Kyrle Bellew ap-
peared in "Romeo and Juliet;" April 23, 25, and 27, "Camille;"
matinee, April 24, 27, "Romeo and Juliet;" April 24, "She
Stoops to Conquer;" April 26, "The Lady of Lyons." Gas
Williams, April 29, in "Keppler's Fortunes." A clever Chinese
dramatic company took the house July 6 for two weeks but they
collapsed after two nights. On Sunday evening, July 9, they gave
a sacred concert; Treasurers Shelley and Myers took a benefit
Julv 8. The house was reopened July 10, with "The Bohemian
Girl."
The season of 1889-90 opened Aug. 12, with "La Belle Marie,"
Agnes Hemdon the star. " A Hoop of Gold " followed Aug. 19^
cast as follows:
Mr. Bullion
"Scotty" . .
Doctor Hartland
Richard Wrench
Welcher Humm
Sammy Witherwick
. . John Rowland
John H. Maher
. . . John Burke
James L. Edwards
. Drew A. Morton
Mortimer Murdoch
Jack Littleben ... A. Armstrong
The Warbler . . . Charles Crolios
Ruth Bullion . . . Josic Robinsoa
Lizzie Lovegrove . Ruth Aylmer
Tilly Annie Clybourae
Mick Brady R. King
Young Nanty Daiis
Lizzie Evans came Aug. 26 in "The Buckeye," for the week.
Aug. 30, 31, "Fine Feathers;" J. C. Stewart and company Sept
16 in "The Fat Men's Club."
Louis James was the next attraction, with his Shakesperian com-
pany. Their repertory was: Sept. 23, matinees Sept. 25 and 28,
"Virginius;" Sept. 24, 27, "Hamlet;" Sept. 25, "Othello."
"Evangeline" came Sept. 30, followed Oct. 7 by Annie Pixley
in " Zara; " Oct. 14 " Spider and Fly," was given with this cast:
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Progressia . .
Ignorance . .
Idleness . .
Industry . .
Gloriana Sand
Knowledge
Lord Spooner .
Bessie Cleveland
. . Ada Dare
. Louise Allen
. Lulu Reddan
. . Kittv Hill
Marguerite Wood
P. H. Thurber
Jake Hessian . . . Auguste Siegrist
Dorothy Mile. Dorst
Spider James R. Adams
Fly Thomas S. Dare
Sands Carl Anderson
Twirletti Mons. Oreste
"The Great Metropolis " was seen Oct. 28; Nov. 4, "Fairy's
Well;" Nov. 11, "Duvar." The cast:
Duke D*Alberte . . George Dalton
Viscount Herbley . Charles M. Hally
Duvar Tom Ricketts
Louis Little Ethel
Cozette Little Allie
Lagrange .... James Edwards
G<>Dert J. L. Simonds
Dr. Lane . •
Jaques . . .
Marguerite
Arielle Pas
Suzanne . .
Mile. Manrotte
Yorick . . .
. Harry White
. . A. James
. Lillian Wood
Velma Rice
Edith Herrington
. Leila Dressier
Arthur Ricketts
Clara Morris was the attraction Nov. 18, opening in "Ren^e
de Moray." She remained a second week, and produced Nov. 2$,
**H€l&ne." In consequence of illness she did not appear night
of Nov. 23, but the company played "The Lady of Lyons." Dec.
2, "Siberia;" Dec. 9, "Shadows of a Great City;" Dec 16, Hal-
Icn and Hart's company in "Later On." With the exception of
Jos. J. Sullivan and Carrie E. Perkins the company was the same
as that which appeared at the Bijou a few weeks previous. "The
Bells of Haslemere," Dec. 23, for the first time in New York.
The cast was:
Frank Beresford .
]ohn Silkstone
Matthew Brookfield
Kenben Armstrong
Efelyn Brookfield
John £. Kellerd
Walter C. Kellv
Charles Brandt
Frank B. Hatch
. . Maud Hall
Mary Northcole
Norah Desmond
Capt. Vere
Dorothy . .
. Jessie Busley
Katherine Price
. Howard Kyle
SaUy Williams
Oliver Doud Byron was seen in "Across the Continent," Dec
5a James Heme came Jan. 6, 1890, in "Drifting Apart;" Jan.
ly, Chas. T. Ellis was seen in "Caspar the Yodler;" "A Tin
Soldier," Jan. 20; "The Two Sisters," Jan. 27; "A Parlor
Match," Feb. 3; Robert Downing week of Feb. 10 in reper-
toire; Fred Warde, Feb. 17, as Spartacus in "The Gladiator;
Feb. 24, "The Galley Slave;" March 3, "Greenroom Fun,
Nellie McHenry the star.
"The Shanty Queen," for the first time in this city, March ic\
tod had this cast :
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Mike Brannizan .
Kobert Gould . .
tohn Branscombe
tames Strath more,
mdget Brannigan
. . T. J. Farron
. . Frank Kilday
. . Fred Mayer
Edmund Mortimer
. Fannie Osborne
The Shanty Queen . . . Amy Lee
Jack Daily .... W. T. Melville
Staggs Robert Boucheir
Scotty John Wood
Annie Gould .... Marion Keith
372 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D»^
Barry and Fay opened March 17 in "McKenna's Flirtation."
On Sunday night, March 16, a Chinese theatrical company gave a
performance to a big audience of their countrymen. It purported
to be a "sacred concert," but was really a heavy tragedy, entitled
"Li Khi Han Kan." None but Chinamen were admitted. Louis
James appeared March 24 in "Othello." James played "Ingo-
mar " for the first time in New York Wednesday matinee, March
26. "Uncle Tom's Cabin," March 31, Milt G. Barlow as Uncle
Tom, Carrie Webber as Topsy. April 7, "The Ivy Leaf;" April
14, "Master and Man;" April 21, "My Aunt Bridget;" April 28,
James Heme in "Hearts of OaJc;" May 5, "Lost in New York;"
May 12, Alex. Salvini in "A Child of Naples," with this cast:
Baron Delia Rocca . Elma Delameter
Count Sant Elmo, Lucius Henderson
Cirillo .... Alexander Salvini
Judge Martelli . . . Carl Ahrendt
Dr. Bellotti .... Benj. Horning
Maresco Ben Johnson
Carlino Edmund Daj
Lucia Belle Archer
May 19, "Knights of Tyburn;" May 26, "True Irish Hearts;"
June 2, "The Black Flag;" June 9, "The Donkey Party;" but
one night of it was enough, as the show was so bad that Manager
Murtha terminated its engagement after one performance. The
house was closed night of June 10. On June 11 "The Mikado"
was sung with this cast :
Kadsha . .
The Mikado
Nanki Pooh
KoKo . .
Sylvester Cornish
James A. Nunn
. Jules Cluzetti
Ed. A. Eagle ton
Pooh Bah . . . . W. McLangUan
Yum Yum Carrie Tntein
Pitti Sing May Jordan
The season closed June 15. A Chinese company gave a per-
formance June 15 to raise funds to get them back to San Fran-
cisco. The next season opened Aug. 11 with "The Banker/'
George Edgar the star. This play was a dramatization of Miss M.
E. Braddon's "Henry Dunbar."
"Christopher Columbus, or the Discovery of America," by
Webster Edgerley, was produced Aug. 18. The cast was:
Christopher Columbus
Edmund Shaftesbury
Wanita, the Indian Captive
Mabel Forrest
Isabella, Queen of Spain
Pauline Markham
Beatrix, the Witch Wife of
Columbus .... Stella Rees
Ferdinand . . . Graham Crawford
Bobadilla M. J. Jonlan
Talavera Frank J. Keenaa
Ortiz John E. loce
Pinzon Ed. Eafleton
Friar Deza .... Hert)crt Jones
Diego £. Edward Brandt
"The Blue and the Gray" was seen Aug. 25; Rose Osborne
appeared at a special matinee, Sept. i (Labor Day) in "Satan."
This drama was derived from the old play "Satan in Paris."
Edwin Arden commenced Sept. 8 in "Raglan's Way," followed
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SepL 15 by ''Inshavogue;" Sept. 22 Louis James was seen in
"Richelieu;" Sept. 29, Dan Sully appeared in "The Million-
aire." "My Aunt Bridget" came Oct 6, with Frank Holland
in the rdle made vacant by the withdrawal of Bernard Dyllyn.
"Money Mad" opened Oct. 13; "The Limited Mail," Oct. 2a
This play had a sawmill scene and a railroad train; Oct. 27,
" Held by the Enemy ; " Nov. 3, Annie Ward Tififany was seen in
her new play, "The Stepdaughter;" Nov. 10, "The Great Me-
tropolis;" Nov. 17, Ullie Akerstrom in "Annette, the Dancing
Girl;" Nov. 24, Evans and Hoey in "A Parlor Match;" Dec. 1,
"Only a Farmer's Daughter," with Minnie Seligman as Justine.
"The Fast Mail," Dec. 8, for the first time in New York. "One
of the Finest " came Dec. 15; "Good Old Times," Dec. 22; "The
Charity Ball," Dec. 29; "A Tin Soldier," Jan. 5, 1891; Jan. 12,
"McKenna's Flirtations," by the Barry & Fay's company. Mr.
Fay did not appear, as he was compelled through illness to leave
the stage several weeks previously. His rdle was acted by Frank
Keenan. Emma Maddern (Mrs. R. E. Stevens) and Florence
Ashbrooke were in the company. The "Fairy's Well" came
Jan. 19, with Carroll Johnson as the star; Jan. 26, "A Midnight
Bell ; " Feb. 2, " Master and Man ; " Feb. 9, " Grimes' Cellar Door."
On Feb. 16, " Sin and Shadow" was given, with this cast:
Marion Vernon
EUen Brander .
Sarah Ttppitts .
Henry Vernon .
. . Isabel Morris
• Helen Beaumont
Laura Lorraine
. . \Vm. Yerancc
Alfred Davager . Edwin Middleton
Tobv Welsh . . . George Holland
Maries Frank Drumeir
This drama was produced at the Old Bowery Theatre, June 9,
1873. It was rewritten, and served to give George Holland an
opportunity to play in this city, after an absence of five years ; Feb.
23, "Siberia;" March 2, the MacLean-Prescott company were
seen in " Cleopatra," Rider Haggard's novel of that name. MacLean
played Harmachis; John D. Craig, Anthony; and Marie Prescott,
Cleopatra; March 3, "Gladiator."
Annie Pixlcy, March 9, in " M'liss," followed March 16, by " The
Wife," by the Lyceum Theatre travelling company; March 23,
•• The Stowaway ; " March 30, " Daniel Boone ; " April 6, ** Shenan-
doah ;" April 13. Minnie Palmer, in " A Mile a Minute; " April 20,
•■ O'Dowd's Neighbors," for the first time in this city. The
cast : O'Dowd, Slark Murphy ; McNab, Sam J. Ryan ; Artie, J.
Thornton; Algernon, Charles Lawlor; Honora, David Warfield;
O'Brien, Charles Eastwood; William Freeze Up, William Bel-
knap; Mrs. Katie Reilly, Hattie Delaro Barnes; Kittie, Minnie
Cunningham; Belinda Fitzmorris, Helen Rainsley; Birdy Duffy,
Jennie Eddy; Mable McGuire, Jennie Reynolds; Fannie Dolan,
May Jordan; Clara O'Brien, May Thomas. One of the Fin-
374 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Cxfig*
est, Fritz Kettler. Lydia Thompson came April 27 with "The
Dazzler." *' Spider and Fly " occupied the house week of May 4.
In the cast were Hilda Thomas, Irene Vemona, Thomas W. Ryley,
Alex, and Leo Zanfretta, Auguste, Will, and S. Siegrist» Victoria
North, and the Four Lyten sisters. " Little Lord Fauntleroy," was
acted for the first time on the east side with this cast : Mr. Havi-
sham, Frank Opperman ; Mr. Higgins, George W. Morrison ; Minna,
Florence Foster ; Mary, Mrs. Ada Maskell ; Lord Fauntlcroy, Ray
Maskell. McKee Rankin opened May 18, in "The Canuck;"
May 25, "The Fugitive." The season terminated May 30. A
season commenced June i, with " Oliver Twist," J. B. Studley being
the Bill Sikes, and Henrietta Vaders, Nancy. " Apple Orchard
Farm," the last production of the season, was presented June 8«and
the house closed June 13, but was reopened for one night, June 16,
for the benefit of the treasurers, Myers and McCabe.
Season of 1891-92 opened August 10, with " Rose Michad."
" She Could n't Marry " came Aug. 17, with Lillian Kennedy as the
star. "Fire Patrol" was done Aug. 24; "Money Mad "Aug. 31;
" Work and Wages " Sept. 7 ; " Inheritance " Sept. 14, Maud Granger
the star. This play had been seen at the Madison Square Theatre,
this city, afternoon of Dec. 23, 1890, and was then called "Helen's
Inheritance." It was originally acted in Paris, under the title of
L'Heritage d'Helene." " A Hole in the Ground " came Sept. 21;
A Knotty Afifair " Sept. 28; Dan Sully Oct 5, in the "Million-
aire; " "Two Old Cronies" Oct. 12; "All the Comforts of Home"
Oct. 19 ; " The Wolves of New York " Oct. 26 ; " The Two Sisters"
Nov. 2; "The Struggle of Life" Nov. 9; "McKenna's Flirtation"
Nov. 16 ; " Our Irish Visitor " Nov. 23 ; Annie Ward Tiffany Nov. 30,
in "The Stepdaughter;" "Dark Secret" Dec. 7; "Zigzag"
Dec. 14; "Fantasma " Dec. 21 ; " Led Astray " Dec. 28, with Rose
Eytinge the star.
"Baby" was presented Jan. 4, 1892; "O'Dowd's Neighbor"
Jan. 11;" Twelve Temptations " Jan. 18 ; " Limited Mail " Jan. 25;
" Natural Gas " Feb. i ; J. K. Emmet, in " Fritz " Feb. 8 ; "White
Slave" Feb. 15 ; " Mr. Wilkinson's Widows " Feb. 22 ; "Ole Olson"
Feb. 29 ; " Westerner " March 7. This play was originally acted at the
Old Bowery Theatre this city for one night — July 12,1 890, and called
" Jim The Westerner ; " " Dr. Bill " came March 14 ; " Sam'l of Posen"
March 21, with Frank M. Curtis as the star ; " Hands Across the Sea"
was done March 28 ; Gorman's minstrels appeared April 4; "Undc
Tom's Cabin" April 11 ; "The Struggle of Life" April 18; "The
Golden Ladder " April 25 ; with Edwin F. Thorne as the star.
Mme. Janauschek was seen here May 2, in " The Harvest Moon."
" The Nabobs " came May 9, with Henshaw and Ten Broeck as the
stars. " Kit" was given May 16, with Henry Chanfrau as the star;
"Blacksmith's Vow" came June 6; Ada Gray June 13, in "East
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Lynne". A sparring match took place the night of June 20.
*' Shamus O'Brien " came June 21 for the rest of the week and the
season closed June 25.
The next season began Saturday night Aug. 13, 1892, with
** Jerry;" Gracie Emmet and J. W. Summers being in the cast.
" The Colonel " came Aug. 22.
" The Shamrock" was seen Aug. 29; J. IC Emmet, Jr. appeared
Sept. s in ** Fritz in Ireland." " The White Slave " was played
Sept. 12. The company was as follows: Carrie Radcliffe, Ida Rob-
inson, Anna Mortland, Mrs. Elizabeth Vanderen, Mabel Stone,
Mrs. Milt G. Barlow, (better known as Lillie Hall) Maurice Drew,
D. L. Lacy, Milt G. Barlow, Frank Drew, Andy Collom, Harry Bar-
low, and J. H. Ferris. "The Struggle of Life" was done Sept. 19;
•*The Kid" Sept 26; "Dr. Bill" Oct. 3. In the company were:
Celia Ellis, Ida Bell, Mary Breyer, Grace M. Harper, May Miller
Farnum, Ernest Bertram, and Eric Pollock. " Eagle's Nest "
appeared Oct. 10; acted by Edwin Arden, Frank Losee, W. H.
Stuart, Harry Mack, J. P. Loughney, Jos. W. Holland, Robert East-
man, Delia Sawyer, Marion Elmore, and others.
"The Wide, Wide World" Oct. 17, with John Flood, Daniel Kelly,
J. J. Fitzsimmons, Fanny Mclntyre, Edythe Totten, Nettie Bourne,
and Mrs. Wallace Brittan in the company. The " Fairy's Well "
was seen Oct. 24; "The Dark Side of a Great City " Oct. 31, with
Chas. E. Fisher, E. F. Eberle, Walter Osmund, Chas. T. Nichols,
Cassie Fawcett and others in the cast. " Shadows of a Great City "
Nov. 7 ; " A Hole in the Ground " Nov. 14 ; " Aunt Bridget's Baby "
Nov. 21. " Friends" was played Nov. 28, with this cast:
Marf^icrite Otto . . . Selena Fetter
Hans Otto £. D. Lyons
Harold Hunting . . C. F. Handyside
John Paden, Sr. . . Thco. Hamilton
John Paden, Jr., Edwin Milton Royle
Adrian Karje . . Lucius Henderson
Mrs. .Merry weather, Bertha Livingstone
Jennie Mcrryweather, Louise Wakelee
Miss Wolfe Katie Baker
Miss Hartman . . . Fay Watemun
*• Mr. Wilkinson's Widows" was seen Dec. 5, followed, Dec. 12, by
•' The Soudan," with James F*. Home, Horace Lewis, Alexander
Kearney, Frank Herrick, Charles J. Jackson, Jos. C. Callahan,
E- J. Mortimer, Ben Ryer, Annie Mayer, Annie Lockhart, Jean Harold,
Carrie Treat, Master Sidney Hunt, and Alice Hunt in the company.
••Wife for Wife "was given Dec. 19; John L. Sullivan appeared
Dec. 26, in " That Man from Boston ; " "A Fair Rebel " came
Jan. 2, 1893; "The Leaves of Shamrock" Jan. 9; "The Hustler"
Jan. 16; "Lights O* London" Jan. 23. In the company were
Marcus Moriarty, George I^arock, Harry Trader, Wm. Pippin,
Walter Osmond, Wm. Shea, Margaret Macdonald, Thomas Atkins,
Master Lear, Fanny Mclntyre, Helen Corlette, and Ella Mayer.
"Nabobs "was seen Jan 30; "A Dark Secret" Feb. 6; "The
Diamond Breaker" Feb. 13. Harry Colton of this company was
376 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Cx«4
found dead in bed Feb. 15, and Eugene Florence acted Sugg for the
rest of the week except the nights of Feb. 17, 18, when L. P. Hicks
played the part. " Siberia " came Feb. 20 ; " Glcn-da-Lough "
Feb. 27 ; " The Country Circus " March 6 ; "The Outsider" March 13 ;
"Current Cash" March 20. The season closed March 25. The
theatre was reopened March 27, 1893, ^ ^ Hebrew theatre under
the management of Sigmund Magulesko, Isidore Lindeman, and
Joseph Levy.
THE TEMPLE OF MUSIC
AT the comer of Grand and Crosby streets was a hall called
" The Temple of Music." It was opened Nov. 27, 1865, by
" Thorpe & Overin's minstrels of All Nations ; " Geo. Guy was stage
manager ; Joseph Braham, musical director. The party comprised
twenty-two performers, who appeared in the costumes of various
nations, and their entertainment consisted of solos, duets, trios, and
choruses. It was successful for only a fortnight, as the house was
closed on Dec. 13, and was reopened Dec. 23 by the Thorpe Bros.,
but for three days only, as it closed Christmas day. It was again
opened on Jan. i, 1866, as "The Grand St. Theatre," with J. Thorpe
as lessee and manager. '' The Drunkard " was the initial perform-
ance, with Inery Lantz in leading rdle. The house again closed
Jan. 8, to reopen Jan. 13, but the manager gave up the struggle in a
few nights, and the house ceased to exist as a place of amusement
CHIARINPS CIRCUS
CHIARINI'S circus was situated in Bleecker Street, on the block
bounded by Charles and Perry. It was opened on July 23,
1866, but closed at the end of the summer.
THE ATHEN^UM
IN the year 1838 "The Church of the Messiah " was built for the
Unitarian Minister, Orville Dewey, who moved from Stuyvcsant
Institute in 1839. The church was known as 724 Broadway, and
later as 728 Broadway. It was a gray stone edifice on the east side
of Broadway opposite Waverly Place. In 1854 the Rev. Dr. Samuel
Osgood became pastor, and continued there until 1864, when be
removed to Park Avenue and Thirty-fifth Street. This church was
afterwards used for entertainments of various kinds. There was
a tradition that at a school exhibition held there, A. Oakey Hall,
afterwards Mayor of New York, recited a poem and in it was this
prophetic couplet :
"E'en in some future age
This pulpit may be a stage."
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377
After the exhibition Dr. Pennington remarked to Mr. Hall, " If
your prophecy about this church ever prove true, I hope the house
will be cursed." In the summer of 1S65 the old church was in
a dismantled condition ; hucksters' stalls were built against the front
of it ; a pasteboard sign on one of the big doors bore the inscription,
" Diisseldorf Gallery." The pews had been removed from the in-
terior, and instead of the pulpit there was an auctioneer's platform,
from which oil paintings were sold. It was then used for giving
out work to poor sewing-women.
A. T. Stewart purchased the building and named it the ''Athe-
naeum." It was first opened for a public entertainment Jan. 23,
1865. by James H. Hackett, who called it the "Broadway Athe-
KiCUM,' ' the performance consisting of readings, anecdotes, and recita-
tions. The receipts were given to the Shakespeare Statue Fund. Mr.
Hackett continued only a few nights, as the speculation was a losing
one. On Feb. 23 a concert was given by the Metropolitan Musical
Association, and during a few nights in May, Sinclair Mason's War
Panorama was exhibited here.
The building was then leased by H. H. Davis, who came to this
country with Lucy Rushton, an actress who had appeared with
indifferent success at the Olympic Theatre in this city. In sixteen
days it was completely transmogrified. It was a brick structure,
and above the entrance, offices, and vestibule appeared the stone
towers of the old church. The stafif of the theatre was: propri-
etress and manageress, Lucy Rushton; acting manager and
treasurer, H. H. Davis ; stage manager, James Schonberg. The house
was open for the inspection of the press on Dec. 22, 1865, and the
formal opening to the public took place Dec. 23, when it became
known as "Lucy Rushton's Theatre." The performance com-
menced with the singing of " The Star Spangled Banner," after which
" The School for Scandal " was played, with this cast :
Sir Peter Teazle . . . C. M. Walcot
Sir Oliver Surface . Harry Pearson
Joseph Surface . . D. W. Waller
Charles Surface . . J. K. Mortimer
Sir Benjamin Backbite W. A. Mestayer
Lady Sneerwell . Mrs. Mark Smith
Maria .... Mrs. A. W. Young
Crabtree Thos. Placide
Mo«es John Moore
This was the first time Mr. Walcot ever played Sir Peter Teazle in
New York. This bill continued until Jan., 1866, when " The Honey-
moon " was acted, with this cast :
Rowley . .
Careless . .
Snake . .
Trip . . .
Sir Toby
Sir Harry .
I^y Teazle
Mrs. Candour
Harry Cunningham
. W. S. Higgins
T. C. Gourlay
. . . . Daveys
. . . ThompsoQ
. • . Mr. Jones
Lucy Rushton
Clara Maeder
Duke Aranza . . . J. K. Mortimer
Juliana Lucy Rushton
Rolando C. \V. Clarke
Balthazar . . . . W. S. Higgins
Zamora .... Mrs. A. W. Young
Lopez
Mock Duke . .
Volantc . . . .
Count MoDtalban .
Harry Pearsoo
Thos. Placide
Mrs. Mark Smith
. W. A. Mesuyer
378 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE {jW
" A Man Without a Head " was also acted, with W. A. Mestaycr,
C. M. Walcot, Mrs. Mark Smith, and Mrs. A. W. Young in the cast.
*' The Lady of Lyons," was played Jan. 4, with John K. Mortimer
as Claude, T. Placide as Col. Damas, C. W. Clarke as Beauseant,
Chas. Walcot, Sr., as Glavis, Lucy Rushton as Pauline, and Clara
Fisher Maeder as Mme. Deschapelles. January 12 " A Phenome-
non in a Smock Frock" followed "The Honeymoon," with Harry
Pearson as Buttercup. This programme was repeated Jan. 17.
"The School for Scandal" was given Jan. 19; Douglas Jerrold's
drama " The Prisoner of War," and " The Day after the Wedding"
were played Jan. 22. " The Black Domino " was seen Jan. 29, cast
thus:
Horace J. K. Mortimer
Count Julian . . . . C. W. Clarke
Jacintha .... Mrs. Clara Maeder
Bridget .... Mrs. Mark Smith
The Black Domino . . Lucy Roshton
The same night was acted for the first time James Schonberg's
burlesque, "Between You and Me and the Post," founded upon
" Arrah Na Pogue." Rosa Cooke made her first appearance here as
Arrah Meelish ; Mrs. Mark Smith was Fanny Power; Harry Pearson,
Shaun; W. S. Higgins, Feeny; and Wm. A. Mestaycr, Beamish
McCouI.
The burlesque was acted until Feb. 26, when " A Phenomenon in
a Smock Frock," and " The King's Gardener " were presented. On
March i " Geralda, or Love and Mystery," was produced. "The
Child of the Regiment," with Rosa Cooke as Josephine, and "The
Appointment" were given March 12; "Dominique, the Deserter,"
March 19. The house was closed March 26, for a rehearsal of
Schonberg's burlesque, " Valiant Valentine," produced for the first
time March 27. It had this cast :
Valiant Valentine .
Premiere Danseuse
King Pippin . .
Henry ....
Hugo
Agramont . . .
. Lucy Rushton
. Lin a Windell
. C. W. Clarke
. G. L. Parkes
W. S. Higgins
Harry Seymour
Blandiman
Orson
Eglantine
Belisanta
Agatha .
Puck . .
T. C. Gourlay
Harry Pearson
. Luda Deane
Mrs. C. Maeder
Annie Mostcn
Mrs. Mark Smith
Wednesday and Saturday matinees were given during this week.
The season was announced to terminate April 14, but the house
closed abruptly April 10.
It was reopened April 18, for a complimentary benefit to Luqf
Rushton, when ** As You Like It," was played by W. Holston, W.
M. Foster, James Dunn, W. S. Higgins, John Moore, Woodruff,
HoUiwell, Garland, George Farren, Geo. Parkes, Russell, Gourlay,
Flynn, Mellinger, Mrs. Maeder, Mrs. Smith, and Lucy Rushton, the
latter lady acting Rosalind.
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This house was reopened by Lewis Baker and Mark Smith, after
several alterations, on SepL 3.
In consequence of the revenue tax not having been paid, the house
was again closed by order of the Government.
THE NEW YORK THEATRE
ON Sept. 5, 1866, Messrs. Smith and Baker were able to open the
house again as the " New York Theatre " with the following
company: Mark Smith, Lewis Baker, A. H. Davenport, McKee
Rankin, W. Gomersal, Humphrey Bland, Geo. Mctkifif, F. Percy, H.
Vernon, Farley, King, Chapman, Newton, Williams, Mrs. W. Gomer-
sal, Mrs. H. H. Wall, Mrs. Marie Wilkins, Mrs. H. Bland, Alicia
Mandeville, Sadie Cole, Solado, Lewis, Cane, Henry. The initial
performance was " Old Phil's Birthday " for the first time in New
York, and also the extravaganza " Lola Montez." The cast of the
first piece was: Phil Stapleton, I^wis Baker; Frank Stapleton, A.
H. Davenport ; Mr. Hardress, Humphrey Bland ; Lionel Hardress,
Hardy Vernon ; Marion Hardress, Sadie Cole ; Blanche Howard,
Alicia Mandeville. " The Debutante " and " Mr. and Mrs. Peter
White " were acted Sept. 6, with a burlesque on " Lady Audley's
Secret," Alicia Mandeville as Luke Talboys.
McKee Rankin made his bow Sept. 14, as Hugh de Bras in " A
Regular Fix," also Marie Wilkins as Lady Scragg in "Sketches
in India." ** Beauty and the Beast " had its first performance Sept.
17, with Mrs. William Gomersal as Beauty, and John Farley as the
Fanny Young, an Australian burlesque actress, made her New
York d^but Sept. 24, as Lady Bell in " Rum-ti-Foo-zle, or the Loves
of Lord Lovcll and Nancy Bell." It was preceded by ** A Fine
Old English Gentleman." " The Doctor of Alcantara " was pro-
duced Sept 30, under the direction of Julius Eichberg. The cast
Inez Gomersal
Isabella Maria Norton
Carlos John Farley
Perez Mr. Caldwell
Donna Lncrezia . . Sophie Mozart
Doctor Paracellus . . Mark Smith
Don Pomposa . . . Joseph Weinlich
Sefior Balthazar . . Wm. Gomersal
Sancho Mr. Chapman
" A Night in Rome," a new opera by Eichberg, was heard Oct. 17.
In the cast were Mrs. William Gomersal, John Farley, C. F. Shat-
tuck, Caldwell, Chapman, and Percy. " Wanted, a Thousand Milli-
ners," was also acted, with Mark Smith as Mme. Vanderpants.
** The Married Rake," " Lady Audley " and " Lola Montez " was
the bill October 26.
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H. J. Byron's drama, "War to the Knife/' was produced for the
first time in America Oct. 29, and had this cast :
John Blunt Mark Smith
Capt. Thistleton . . . Geo. Metkiff
Mrs. Harcourt Sadie Cole
Mrs. Benson . . . Marie Wilkins
Nubby Lewis Baker
Harcourt Pcrqr
Shapers Chapman
Nabb Williams
Mrs. Delacour, Mrs. William Gomersal
Jane Alicia Mandeville
" Perdita, or the Royal Milkmaid/' a burlesque on " The Winter's
Tale/' by the Brough Brothers, was given Nov. 2, for the first time
in this city, and was thus cast :
Leontes Wm. Gomersal
Camillo Percy
Perdita .... Alicia Mandeville
Pauline Mrs. H. Bland
Tirae, as Chorus .... Sadie Cole
Hermione .... Marie Wilkins
Polixenes Lewis Baker
Florizel Mrs. Gomersal
Autolycus Mark Smith
Blocus H. Bland
" Old Phil's
fith Gaunt," a
was seen Nov.
Griffith Gaunt
Tom Leicester
Chief Justice
Father Francis
Paul Carrick
Doctor . .
Mr. Vint . .
Hayes . .
Kate Peyton
Mercy Vint .
Dame Vint .
Birthday " and " Perdita " were acted Nov. 6. " Grif-
dramatization of Charles Reade's novel by Aug. Daly,
7 for the first time on any stage and had this cast :
Jane Frost .... A. Mandevilfe
Gypsey Sadie Ode
Meg Miss Lewis
George Neville
Squire Peyton .
Brother Leonard
J. K. Mortimer
Lewis Baker
Mark Smith
Mr. Taylor
. Mr. Jones
. Mr. Mack
Mr. Williams
. F. Newton
Rose Eytinge
Mrs. W. Gomersal
. Mrs. H. Bland
George Metkiff
Humplu'ey Bland
Mr. Jamison
Manager of Penny Show . Mr. Rose
Manager of Zoological Caravan
Mr. Walker
Caroline Ryder . Mrs. Marie WjUdos
In the course of the drama there was a scene representing the old
sports at the Lancashire Fair, consisting of climbing the pole, jump-
ing in sacks, a pig chase, and other diversions. Henry Tissington
resumed the musical directorship Nov. 7, Dr. Eichberg retiring.
*' Griffith Gaunt " had a run of five weeks. On Dec. 3 there were
several changes in the cast, Eliza Newton taking the place of Rose
Eytinge, Sallie Hinckley that of Mrs. Wilkins, J. W. Lanergan that
of J. K. Mortimer and L. H. Everett that of Mr. Metkiff.
Aug. Daly took a benefit Dec. 11, when, in addition to "Griffith
Gaunt," a miscellaneous concert was given by Stella Bonheur, Sig.
Testa, Fossati, W. J. Hill, James Wehli and Theo. Thomas. The
house then closed for the rehearsals of " Cendrillon," translated and
adapted by L. R. Beneux, which was presented Dec. 13, with this
cast:
Prince Charming . . Eliza Newton
Urania de la Houspignolle
Marie Wilkins
President of Cupid's Court
Mrs. H. Bland
Queen of the Sun
Queen of the Night .
King Hurleburly XIX.
Mons. de la Pinchonniere, Lewis Baker
Cendrillon . . . Mrs. W. Gomersal
. Ida Devere
Anna Km^er
Mark Smith
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Javotte .... Blanche Chapman
Madelon . . . Alicia Mandeville
Lttciola Sallie Hinckley
Oculi Annie Yeamans
Aurora Rosa St. Clair
JoHcoco W. Gomersal
Riquiqui Fred Percy
Farhulas H. Bland
Madon Frank Chapnuui
Rosa St. Clair, afterwards known as Rosa Leland, died at Albany,
N. Y., March 10, 1889. A benefit was given afternoon Jan. 22, 1867,
for the Masonic Hall and Asylum Fund. " Still Waters Run Deep "
was the first piece. Hawksley, Geo. Jordan ; John Mildmay, Lewis
Baker ; Potter, Mark Smith ; Dunbilk, W. L. Jambon ; Langton,
William Chapman ; Mrs. Stemhold, Fanny Morant; Mrs. Mildmay,
Sadie Cole. •* Mr. and Mrs. Peter White," with Wm. Gomersal as
Peter White, C. H. Rockwell as Frank, Humphrey Bland as Major
Pepper, Mrs. William Gomersal as Mrs. Peter White, Sadie Cole as
Widow White, and Alicia Mandeville as Kitty, followed. " A Bird
of Paradise " was produced Jan. 29, with this cast : Nikabar, Mark
Smith; Karabout, W. Gomersal; Don Femand, Sallie Hinckley;
Shortboots, Lewis Baker; Mousseline, Mrs. W. Gomersal; D'Jinsu
the Bird of Paradise, Ida Devere. It had a run of two weeks, and
gave place Feb. 11 to " The Ticket of Leave Man/' cast thus :
Bob Brierly . . . Geo. H. Clarke
Green Tones . . . Wm. Gomersal
James Dalton .... Wm. Jamison
May Edwards . Mrs. Wm. Gomersal
Enuly St Evremond
Mrs. Wm. Jamison
Sam Willooghby . . . Mrs. Yeamans
Mrs. Willougbby . Marie Wilkins
Hawkshaw .... Lewis Baker
Melter Moss H. Bland
Gibson Mark Smith
On Feb. 18, Lady Don, widow of Sir William Don, made her New
York d^but as Peggy Green, in the farce of that name, and as the
Earl of I^icester, in the burlesque, ** Kenilworth, or Ye Queene, Ye
Elarle, and Ye Maydenne." The cast was :
Leicester Lady Don
Tony Chapman
Sir Walter Sadie Cole
Michael Williams
Queen Elizabeth . . . Mark Smith
Amy Robsart ... Mrs. Gomersal
Duke of Sussex . . .Mrs. Yeamans
Wayland Smith . . . Lewis Baker
Tressillian James Dunn
Janet Mrs. H. Bland
Vamey Gomersal
Giles NewtoQ
Lady Don appeared Feb. 25 as Bella Sunnyside in " The Pretty
Horsebreakcr," in which she sang " I Love the Merry Sunshine " and
••The Hour of Chase ; " March 4, Brough's burlesque, " Perseus and
Andromeda; " March 11, " Nine Points of the Law," also, " Brother
Bob," a sketch written for her. She also acted Miles-na-Coppaleen
in "The Colleen Bawn." •* London Assurance " was acted matinee
March 13, for the benefit of the Southern Relief Fund, and bad this
cast:
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Dazzle J. K. Mortimer
Meddle Lewis Baker
Chas. Courtley . . . James Dunn
Max T. J. Hind
Dolly Spanker . . Wm. Gomersal
Grace Sadie Cole
Pert Marie Wilkins
Ladv Gay Lady Don
Sir Harcourt .... Marie Smith
Lady Don had a benefit March 15, when she acted Milly in " The
Maid with the Milking Pail/' followed by selections of Scotch ballads,
illustrated by tableaux vivants, and closing with the burlesque, " Per-
seus and Andromeda;" March 18 she acted Kathleen Mavoumeen.
Lady Emilia Eliza Don, maiden name Emily Saunders, was married
Oct. 19, 1857, to Sir William Henry Don, who died at Hobart Town,
Tasmania, March 19, 1862. At the close of the season of her debut
in this city she returned to England, and became manageress of the
Theatre Royal, Nottingham, but was not successful, and played music
hall engagements. Her last appearance on the stage was at the
Gaiety Music Hall, Edinburgh, Scot. She died in that city of rapid
consumption Sept. 20, 1875. Mrs. William Gomersal took a benefit
March 25, and presented "The Little Treasure" and " Pocahontas."
Florence Noble made her first appearance here March 26; also
Richard d'Orsay Ogden, in " The Stranger."
" Jeanie Deans," dramatized from Scott's " Heart of Midlothian,"
was produced March 27, with this cast :
Jeanie Deans . .
Effie Deans . .
Queen Caroline .
Meg Murdockson
Madge Wildfire .
Geordie Robertson
. . Rose Eytinge
Mrs. W. Gomersal
. . Mrs. H. Bland
. Mrs. M. Wilkins
. Annie Yeamans
George Metkiff
Duke of Argyle, .
Lord Chief Justice
Laird o'Dumbiedyk
David Deans .
Daddy Ratcliffe
Reuben . . .
es
Mark Smith
. H. Blaod
W. Gomersal
Lewis Baker
. T.J. Hind
James Dodo
It was acted for two weeks, and was followed April 8 by " Griffith
Gaunt," Daniel H. Harkins making his d^but here in the title r6Ie.
On April 12 Mrs. Marie Wilkins took a benefit, and offered " The
Love Chase," in which she played Widow Green. Lucie Keeler
was Constance; Mark Smith, Sir William Fondlove; Lewis Baker,
Wildrake; and D. H. Harkins, Waller.
Annie Lacoste acted Pauline, in " The Lady of Lyons," April 12,
for the benefit of Mark Smith. Humphrey Bland took a benefit April
15, in "The Ticket of Leave Man." With this performance the
house closed, but reopened April 22, with " The Sacred Trust, or
the Oath on the Battlefield." This proved to be the military drama,
" Corporal Cartouche," formerly done at the Winter Garden Theatre.
In the cast were : Mark Smith, Lewis Baker, Jas. Dunn, J. L. Gossin,
Mr. and Mrs. Gomersal, Lillie Eldridge, Sadie Cole, and others.
The farce of "Blondin on the Tight Rope," was also given. Phil
Warren, the treasurer, took a benefit April 27, when "Perdita" and
** Mr. and Mrs. Peter White " were acted. Mark Smith and Lewis
Baker took a benefit April 29, when the house closed and Baker &
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Smith's management ended. " Cool as a Cucumber/' " Napoleon's
Old Guard," and the farce, ^* Blondin/' formed the closing bill.
The Worrell Sisters — Sophie, Irene and Jennie — then took a
lease of this house, which they called "The Worrell Sisters' New
York Theatre," and opened it May 6. M. L. Finch was the acting
manager ; B. A. Baker, stage manager ; and H. Tissington musiciU
director. The initial programme was ** Aladdin " and " Cinderella."
Thomas L. Donnelly, Welsh Edwards, James C. Dunn, Mrs. Edward
Wright and Lizzie Davey (mother of Minnie Maddem) were in the
company. " The Elves, or the Statue Bride," and " Cinderella"
were acted May 13. "Era Diavolo"was played May 20. "The
Invisible Prince," May 27; "The Elves" and *' Aladdin," Junes.
A burlesque by John F. Poole, called " Faust," was seen June 10, for
the first time, Sophie as Faust; Jennie as Mephisto; Mrs. Annie
Yeamansas Rosenkeim; Thos.L. Donnelly as Marguerite; James C.
Dunn as Siebel and Welsh Edwards as Valentine. "Arrah Na
Poguc," burlesque, July i. The Worrell Sisters closed their season
July 6. A summer season commenced July 8, with Marie Zoe as
the star, supported by William H. Leake in "The French Spy."
" Black Sheep," a dramatization by Fred G. Maeder of Edmund
Yates' novel of that name, was seen July 1 5, Rose Eytinge as Harriet
Routh, Fred Maeder as George Dallas, D. H. Harkins as Stewart
Routh, and Charles T. Parsloe, Jr., as Ira Swain. Welsh Edwards
and Harry Ryner were also in the cast. It was withdrawn July 25,
when Kate Reignolds appeared in " The Wonder " and " Antony and
Cleopatra." La Fairee, an infant danseuse, was also seen. " Nobody's
Daughter, or the Ballad Singer of Wapping," by Chandos Fulton and
Fred G. Maeder, was produced July 29. It was originally called
" Diavola." Kate Reignolds assumed the rdles of Jenny Milsom, I^dy
Eversleigh and Miss Brewer. J. K. Mortimer was engaged for
Larkspur. Fred G. Maeder, Welsh Edwards, Jas. C Dunn, Harry
Ryner and Harris (a new comer from Boston) also had parts in the
piece.
" Under the Gaslight," by Aug. Daly, was given for the first time
on any stage Aug. 12, and had this cast :
Rav Trafford . . . A. H. Davenport
Jud|3^ Bowling . • Welsh Edwards
Counsellor Splinter . . James Dunn
Laura Courtlandt . . Rose Eytinge
Pearl Courtlandt . . . Blanche Grey
Peachblossoro, Mrs. Emma Skerrett
Old Judas . . Mrs. Edward Wright
Snorkey .... J. K. Mortimer
Byke J. B. Studlcy
Bermudas . . . . C. T. Parsk>e, Jr.
This was the first appearance in New York, in three years, of A. H.
Davenport. The sensation of the play was a railroad locomotive
scene, wherein a man was bound to the track, and only saved from
being run over by a passing train, through the heroism of a woman.
Augustin Daly claimed this effort as original, and he owned the
patent right to it for America. But it was done in England before
384 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE [1867
this. It was the great feature of a piece called " The Engineer, or
the Life of George Stephenson," produced at the Victoria Theatre,
London, in 1865. There was a locomotive, tender and coaches, and
a man was run over. The play was a failure, notwithstanding it had
all these effects, and the managers, to utilize the " props," had another
drama written, and called it '* The London Arab." In the London
production the curtain drew up in the big scene on a stationary train
standing outside a tunnel. Then the youngster who gave the piece
its name was seen to crawl along the footboard and open the door of
a carriage containing a prisoner and a police officer and his attendant
Escape of the convict, grand chase and struggle follow : capture is
almost efiFected, when — behold ! another train darts out of the tun-
nel, and, while very conveniently ignoring the handcu£Fed one, satis-
factorily contrives to bisect the unfortunate officer. The subsequent
career of these elaborate railway scenes forms a curious morsel of
stage history. After doing duty for two English pieces, they were
purchased by a French manager, and duly made their appearance
in a Porte St. Martin melodrama, specially written for the purpose.
"Under the Gaslight" held the boards until Oct. 5. Marie Zoe
returned Oct. 7, and played " The French Spy " and " The Angd
of Midnight " for two weeks. She was supported by John W. Al-
baugh, Sen., T. L. Donnelly, Geo. Lingard, and Welsh Edwards. Zoc
took a benefit Oct 18, in '' Esmeralda," with Albaugh as Claude
Frollo, E. D. Lay as Quasimodo, and she closed Oct. 19. Edmond
D. Lay died in New York, October 16, 1902, aged 73 years.
Fanny B. Price made her New York debut Oct. 21, in a version of
Dr. Mosenthal's " Deborah," entitled " Naomi, the Jewish Maiden."
'* Fanchon " was produced Oct. 28, and ran until Nov. 8. David
Hanchett (her stepfather) made his first appearance in New York
after an absence of twelve years, as Father Barbeaud. Miss Price
closed Nov. 8. This lady was a niece of William Warren, of Boston.
She made her first appearance on the stage as the child in " Pizarro,"
at Chicago, James E. Murdoch being the Rollaof the occasion. She
was married at Houghton, Lake Superior, June 4, 1876^ to H. P.
Acker, and died Oct. 9, 1897. David Hanchett died in New York,
April 20, 1902.
The house was closed Nov. 9 for a rehearsal of " Norwood, or
Village Life in New England," a dramatization of Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher's novel of that name. It was produced Nov. 10, with this
cast:
Barton Cathcart
Deacon Marble
Hiram Beers .
Tommy Taft .
Tom Hey wood
Frank £sel
G. H. Clarke
Geo. Lingard
H. Ryner
S. W. Glenn
. S. B. Villa
. Mr. Reed
Mr. Turfmould . . T. L- Donnellj
Judge Bacon .... Mr. Corristcr
Deacon Wentworth . . . Mr. Hurley
The Boy from Hardscrabble
Jennie Worrell
Peter Sawmill . . Welsh Edwards
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Rose Wentworth Sophie Worrell
Alice Cathcart • • . Irene Worrell
Lieut Banks .... Mr. Sullivan
0*Mulligan Mr. Neal
^^lUie Maud
Cherub . . .
Agate Bissell .
Polly Marble .
Mother Taft .
Mother Blakely
. . Miss Villa
Celia Logan
Mrs. Ed. Wnght
Miss Wakeman
. . Miss Dunn
''Under the Gaslight" was revived Dec. 5, Mortimer and Parsloe
playing their original parts with George H. Clarke as Ray Trafford
and Welsh Edwards as Byke. Irene Worrell was the Laura, Sophie
Worrell, Pearl, and Jennie Worrell, Peachblossom. The one-hun-
dredth performance took place Jan. 13, 1868.
** Pickwick Papers," dramatized by Aug. Daly, was produced Jan.
22 with this cast :
Alfred Jingle . .
NathanielWinkle
The Sleepy Judge
Sam Weller . .
Tracy Tupman
Mr. Pickwick . .
Qob Sawyer . .
Ben AUen • . .
J. K. Mortimer
William Carleton
. . G. Lingard
C T. Parsloe, Jr.
Cbas. Peters
H. C. Ryner
. G. H. Clarke
T. L. Donnelly
Tony Weller .
Mr. Nupkins .
Mary . . .
Arabella Allen
Mrs. Bardell .
Mrs. Cluppins
Aunt Rachel .
. . E. Varrey
W. H. Collings
Jennie Worrell
Celia Logan
Mrs. E. Wnght
Mrs. H. Bland
Mrs. H. Ryner
This was the first appearance here of William Carleton. Mr.
Carleton committed suicide Tuesday, Aug. 18, 1885, in this city» by
asphyxiation. He had been suffering from an attack of gastritis.
His remains were interred in the cemetery of the Evergreens.
"Pickwick Papers" continued until Jan. 29, when "Under tne
Gaslight " was given on alternate nights. M. L. Finch, the manager
of the house, took a benefit Jan. 31, when, in addition to " Under the
Gaslight" (one hundred and thirteenth time), Thomas, Frederick
and Edward Hanlon did their triple trapeze act. '* The Pickwick
Fiapers " was the attraction the week of Feb. 3.
•• The Streets of New York " was revived Feb. 10, with John K.
Mortimer as Badger, Chas. T. Parsloe, Jr., as Bob, Geo. Clarke as
Fiaul, and Irene Worrell as Lucy. Kate Reignolds reappeared Feb. 24
in '* Nobody's Daughter/' G. C. Boniface as Black Milsom, G. H.
Clarke, Victor Carrington; W. Carleton, Dennis Weyman; Geo.
Lingard, Reginald; Mr. Collings, Cobblestone; Harry Ryner, Sir
Oswald ; and J. K. Mortimer as Larkspur. On March 16, a drama
called " Light at Last," by Thomas Fitzgerald, of Philadelphia, was
played for the first time in New York and had this cast :
Catharine Fairlawn . Kate Rei^olds
Mrs. Millstone . . Emma Lingard
Squire Edward Fairlawn, H. C. R)mer
John Wilkins Millstone, G. H. Clarke
Robert King .
Ruth Fairlawn
Dennis . . .
G. C. Boniface
Celia Logan
Harry Hawk
''Camille" was played March 23, with Kate Reignolds as the
heroine, Geo. Boniface as de Varville, and George Clarke as Armand.
J. S. Schell, scenic artist, and John Denham, machinist, took
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386 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE ZiM
a benefit March 30, when W. L. Jamison acted Wool in "The
Hidden Hand." The farce," No," was also played. Geo. Clarke
took his benefit March 31, with "Light at Last," and Fanny Mor-
gan Phelps acted Anne Bracegirdle in " An Actress by Daylight."
Geo. W. Thompson was seen as John Schmidt in " The Persecuted
Dutchman," and Josie Harmon (her first appearance at this theatre),
as Mary, in " The Little Sentinel," for Harry Ryner's benefit, Apnl
I. For Geo. C.Boniface's benefit, April 2, he acted Hamlet, with Ida
Vernon as the Queen and Emma Lingard as Ophelia. M. W.
Leffingwell played Romeo Jaffier Jenkins, in " Too Much for Good
Nature," and John K. Mortimer was Bagshort, in " A Bull in a China
Shop," for H. Tissington's benefit April 3.
The house closed April 6, for one week, for alterations, and reopened
April 13 with Molyneaux St. John's adaptation of '^La Belle
H^l&ne," called " Paris and Helen," for the first time in English in
America. The Worrell Sisters appeared as Helen, Pans and
Orestes. Leffingwell appeared as Romeo Jaffier Jenkins April
2y. "Paris and Helen" was withdrawn June 17 for "The Gran*
Duchess of Gerolstein," for the first time in this city in English.
The version used was by Ben A. Baker, the stage manager.
Sophie Worrell acted the Grand Duchess, Irene was the Wanda,
Jennie the Prince Paul, Welsh Edwards the General Boum and
James C. Dunn the Fritz. The season closed July 18. Ben Baker
took a benefit July 23, when, besides other entertainments "Gny
Mannering " was acted by John Nunan, Mrs. Sedley Brown, Mme.
Ponisi, Louisa Eldridge, Lillie Eldridge, Bella and Agnes Wallace,
T. L. Donnelly, Frank S. Evans, J. J. Wallace, J. C. Dunn, Welsh
Edwards and S. B. Villa. Hogan and Hughes, song and dance men,
were among the volunteers. " Betsy Baker " was also acted. The
Worrell Sisters then retired from the management, and the house
was closed until Aug. 3, when it was reopened as the "New York
Theatre." Mr. Alvin Lloyd was the new manager of this theatre,
and was assisted by D. H. Harkins. The initial performance was
" Foul Play," dramatized from Chas. Reade and Boucicault's novel of
that name, seen for the first time on the American stage and with
this cast:
Arthur Wardlaw . . McKee Rankin
Michael Penfold
Helen Rolleston
Robert Penfold
Joe Wylle . .
Gen. Rolleston
John Wardlaw
. Welsh Edwards
Louisa Hawthorne
D. H. Harkins
. . J. B. Studley
. . J. G. Burnett
. . M. Lanagan
Capt. Hudson .... Wm. Harris
Dawkins F. G. Macdcr
Carbuncle Geo. Lingaid
Welsh .... Edward Cbapmaa
Nancy Rouse .... Mary Wells
Sarah Wilson .... Jane Fisher
In consequence of some difficulty between Harkins and Lloyd, the
house was closed from Aug. 19 to 24, when it was reopened with
" Foul Play," J. K. Mortimer as Robert Penfold, Mrs. Harry Watkins
it69D NEW YORK THEATRE 387
as Helen RoUeston, Hattie Hamilton as Nancy, William Harris as
Hudson, J. B. Studley as Wylie. Edward L. Tilton, Claude Hamil-
ton^ Fred Chippendale, Charles Foster and Lizzie Edwards were also
in the cast. " Foul Play " ran for nine weeks, and was withdrawn
Oct. 5 for " Out of the Streets," by Chas. Gayler with Henrietta
Irving, Rachel Denvil, Ella Chapman, Kate Ryner, Misses Hamer,
Mortimer, Johnson, Mrs. Reeves, Charles Foster, Frank C. Bangs,
Edward Coleman, Chas. T. Parsloe, Jr., J. B. Studley, Edwin F.
Thome, Edward L. Tilton, Harry Ryner, William liamblin and
Charles Edmonds in the cast.
After considerable litigation, the Worrell Sisters regained posses-
sion of this house, and reopened it Nov. 4, giving it their own name.
Their first attraction was " Under the Gaslight," with Fred B. Con-
way as Byke, Mrs. F. B. Conway as Laura, J. K. Mortimer as
Snorkey, Viola Crocker as Peachblossom, Chas. T. Parsloe, Jr., as
Bermudas, Rose Shewell as Pearl. James C. Dunn, John Leslie
Gossin, Harry Ryner, Jenny Gilmore, Mrs. Edward Wright and
Sadie Cole also appeared.
Mrs. Scott-Siddons made her New York d^but as an actress Nov.
30, as Rosalind in " As You Like It;" she repeated it Dec. i and
matin6e, Dec. 5 ; " Romeo and Juliet" was given Dec. 2-5 ; "The School
for Scandal," Dec. 3; "The Hunchback," Dec. 7-10; " Much Ado
About Nothing," Dec. 8-12; "As You Like It," Dec. 9; "King
Rent's Daughter " and " The Taming of the Shrew," Dec. 1 1 and
mating, Dec. 12. She was supported by J. K. Mortimer, D. H.
Harkins, C. K. Mason, J. C. Dunn, William Davidge, T. J. Hind and
Blanche Grey. On Dec. 14 the prices of admission were changed
to $1, 75 cts., 50 cts., and 30 cts. A burlesque on " Barbe
Bleue " was produced Dec. 14, with Sophie Worrell as Barbe Bleue ;
Irene, Hermia; Jennie, Boulotte ; C. H. Morton, Popolani ; Fanny
Prestige, Prince Saphir; E. Chapman, Alvarez; Mrs. Wright, the
Queen, and George Lingard, King Bobeche. " La Belle H612ne "
was given in addition to " Barbe Bleue " Dec. 28.
On Jan. 4, 1869. ** The Field of the Cloth of Gold " was presented
with Sophie Worrell as Earl Darnley ; Jennie, the Duke of Suflfolk ;
C. Morton, Henry VIII ; Geo. Lingard, Francis I ; Rendle, Sir Guy;
Mrs. Wright, Queen Katherine; Agnes Wallace, Anne Boleyn, and
Jenny Gilmore, Rose de la Tour.
Feb. I McKean Buchanan and his daughter, Virginia, appeared
in " The Plebeian's Daughter, or A Father's Vengeance," written
for them by Henry Morford. Mr. Buchanan acted Oden and
bis daughter Hilda. It was followed Feb. 4, 5, 6 by " Richelieu.'*
" Richard III " was played Feb. 8, 9; "Hamlet," Feb. 10, 11, matin6e»
Feb. 13 ; " Othello," Feb. 12, 13 ; " London Assurance," Feb. 17. 18;
"Used Up "and "The Merchant of Venice," Feb. 15, 16; "The
Robbers," Feb. 19 and matinfe, Feb. 20. On Satuitlay evening,
388 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE [1871
Feb. 20, Neil Warner, an Australian actor, made his American d6but
as Othello, Buchanan as lago and Virginia Buchanan as Desdemona.
"The Lady of Lyons" was seen Feb. 22; "Hamlet," 23, 25;
" Othello," Feb. 24, and the season closed Feb. 25. This was the
first appearance in New York of McKean Buchanan in twenty years,
he having last acted here at the Old Broadway Theatre in 1849.
This house was reopened March 10, under the direction of M. L.
Finch for the first appearance of Henry Moesinger, announced as a
German-American actor. " Hinko, or the King and the Executioner,"
was acted. J. B. Studley, Harry Ryner, H. Williams, Marie Wilkins,
Sallie Hunter and Mary Everett were in the cast. It was a trashy
afiFair, and after three performances the house was closed, and remained
dark until Dec. 6, 1869, when it was reopened by a company of
French actors for two weeks. Mme. Gueretti, Mme. Bertrand, Mme.
Daire, Mile. Ratou, MM. Edgard, Genot and Briol were in the
party. Two weeks were sufficient for them after which the house
closed Dec. 18. It was next leased by Sandy Spencer, who made
extensive alterations in the building. A large portion of the stone
tower was taken down, while the remaining portion was concealed
under an ornamental wooden facade. The house was now christened
"The Globe Theatre" and reopened Oct. 3, 1870.
Josh Hart was the acting and stage manager. A variety enter-
tainment was the first attraction given by the following company:
Lisa Weber, Betty Rigl (danseuse), Mile. Denier, Bertha, Julia San-
ford, Sallie Maddox (afterwards Mrs. Josh Hart, who died in this
city May 22, 1880), Eloise Clyde, Agnes Sutherland, John Hall,
Andy McKec, Add Ryman, Hughey Dougherty, Master Barney,
Chas. Vivian and Mons. Caron and sons. The burlesque, " Emani,"
was given on the opening night. Sandy Spencer subsequently with-
drew from the management, and Josh Hart took his place. This
was the first appearance in New York, in two years, of Mr. Hart
Edward Harrigan and Sam Rickey appeared Nov. 21 for the first
time.
The " Walhalla troupe" appeared Jan. 23, 1871, and on the same
evening " New York as It Was and Is " was seen with Josh Hart as
Mose. Delehanty and Hengler came here Feb. 13. The Walhalla
troupe closed a four weeks' stay Feb. 18. The De Lave family,
Prof. Nelson and sons, and a drama, " After the War, or the Old
Plantation," with John Hart as Uncle Antony, Josh Hart as the
ex-Confederate and Bessie Sudlow as Laura, formed the attraction
Feb. 20. Orville Parkes, mimic, appeared Feb. 27, which was also the
first hearing of the drama, " Day and Night," with William Whalley
in the leading r61e. Jerrj' Cohan, with his performing dogs, com-
menced March 6. " Day and Night " was repeated March 27, with
Josh Hart as Jim Nassau and W. H. Whalley as Daddy Grey. Johnny
Tuers, champion big shoe dancer, first appeared in this city April 3.
i»7«3 NIXON'S AMPHITHEATRE 389
The Kiralfy family — Imre, Bolossy, Haniola, Emilie and Kathie —
appeared March 10, in the ballet pantomime, " The Pearl of Tokay."
Marie Boniface was added to the company March 17. Gus Williams
was heard May 15, in comic songs, followed May 22 by Robert
Nickle, prestidigitateur. The season closed May 27. The house
reopened for a benefit to Add Ryman and John Hart, afternoon and
evening June 3, when Hart, Ryman and master Barney's minstrels
appeared, prior to their summer travelling tour. On June 5, E. T.
Stetson came with "Neck and Neck," and Leslie Gossin, Harold
Fosberg, Kate Meek, Loduski Young and Edward Locke in his
support.
Edward Eddy was the next manager of this theatre. He appeared
June 26 in '* The Police Spy ; " July i (matinee), he acted Badger in
•* The Streets of New York ; " evening, " Nick of the Woods " and
" His Last Legs; " July 3, 4, " The Corsican Brothers" and "The
Avenger ; " matinee, July 4, " Nick of the Woods " and " The
Avenger; " matinee, July 5, " The Corsican Brothers; " evening July
5. J. J. McCloskey's drama, " Tramps ; " Mr. Eddy withdrew from the
theatre on the 6th. " The Ticket of Leave Man " was acted mati-
nee, July 8. Lizette Bernard was seen July 10 in " Oriana," assum-
ing three characters. Kate Raymond came here July 17 in
** Mazeppa," and continued one week. The house closed July 22,
and reopened Aug. 21, with a variety company and continued until
Oct. 4. John Stetson assumed the management Oct. 16. Harrigan
and Hart and Adah Richmond appeared in burlesque, and a speciaJty
company was engaged, but Mr. Stetson withdrew Oct 28. Sam
Ryan and Van Voorst took the house Oct. 30 and gave a variety
show, but retired Nov. 2, leaving the company to fill out the week.
J. H. Milburn and J. G. Ford made their American dibut during
Ryan & Co.'s management Harry Cunningham assumed the man-
agement Nov. 13, opening in "Bertha, the Sewing Machine Girl."
Miss Ellis, known as " Sappho " (daughter of Wayne Ellis), appeared
Nov. 20, in Brough's burlesque, " Prince Amabel." A minstrel
company occupied the stage week of Nov. 27.
This theatre was opened by James M. Nixon Dec. 18 and called
^Nixon's Amphitheatre." He put a ring upon the stage and
gave a series of equestrian entertainments until Jan. 6, 1872, when he
closed. The company consisted of James, Frank, George and Alex
Melville, Henry Wclby Cook, George Adams, Mme. de Berg ; Nat
Austin and W. Herbert Williams, clowns ; Frank Whittaker, ring-
master; James M. Nixon, equestrian director; Leona Dare, trapeze
performer (her first appearance in New York); William Worrell,
character clown, and Francois Siegrest " Cinderella " was the at-
traction Feb. I, 1872.
William B. Freligh was the next lessee. He opened Feb. 5, with
Charles Petrie as the star, in *' Pedestin, or Cute the Reliable*" Several
390 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D»n
members of the Bowenr Theatre company were in the cast, including
Mrs. W. G. Jones, Polly Booth and Mrs. Connolly. But one week
satisfied Mr. Freligh, as he closed the house Feb. lO, and published the
following card : " In vindication of myself, I desire to say that I have
been thus prematurely compelled to close this establishment in con-
sequence of the various parties who assert their right of proprietor-
ship to the building, and threaten me with injunction if I attempt to
continue." It was reopened April 7, by Jean Burnside, as " The
Broadway Theatre."
Miss Bumside spent $800 in refitting the house. " Gold," a melo-
drama by herself and R. G. Morris, was the initial performance and
had ihis cast :
Grace Jean Bumside
Bertie Laura Thorpe
Addie Hattie Thorpe
Hairy Selden .... J. W. Thorpe
Mog L. W. Sherlock
Jule Annie Marshall
Ah Sin F. Oliver
Dealer in Faro J. Baker
Charles Torrence Jas. H. Taylor
John Blessington . . D. £. Rahon
Polly Ivan Michds
Mary Mrs. D. £. Rahoa
Phcebe Mattie MitcheD
Miss Pell Miss Coshiog
Arthur H. W. Walker
Tom Thos. Walker
Larry W. C. Butier
The house was closed April 13, and remained without a manager
until opened by Aug. Daly. The destruction by fire of the Fifth
Avenue Theatre, in West Twenty-fourth Street, Jan. i, 1873, caused
Manager Daly to lease this house. He refitted it in a sumptuous
manner, and opened it under the title of " Daly's Fifth Avenue
Theatre. '*
The building was practically rebuilt and almost reshaped from the
back wall to front door, within sixteen working days. The initial
performance Jan. 21, was " Alixe," then acted for the first time in
this country. It had this cast :
Duke de Mirondol
Marquis de Ceseranne
Count de Somerine .
Marquis de Ceseranne
Louis James
. Jas. Lewis
Chas. Fisher
Henry de Kerdrau
Fanny Davenport
Geo. Clarke
Claudine Nellie Mortimer
Mme. Valory . . . Fanny Monnt
Valentine . . . . W. H. Beekman
Joseph J. H. Burnett
Alixe Qara Morris
Lucienne Linda DieU
" New Year's Eve " was played March 18, 20, 22 ; "Alixe," March
17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, " New Year's Eve," March 25, 27, 29, and aft
the week of March 31, except April 3, and matinee April 5, when
" Alixe " was acted for the last time.
" Old Heads and Young Hearts " was presented April 8, 9, 1 1, 12,
and had this cast :
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391
Lady Alice
Ladv PoropioQ
Earl PompioQ .
Lord RocDuck
Littleton Coke
Kate Racket .
Tom Coke . .
. Fanny Davenport
Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Geo. F. Devere
B. T. Rinegold
Geo. Clarke
Linda Dietz
Louis James
Col. Racket . . . David Whiting
Jesse Rural . . . G. H. Griffiths
William W. H. Beekman
Bob James Lewis
Stripe John A. Mackav
Russell C. Carroll
" New Year's Eve " and " Alixe " was the bill April 14, followed
April 15 by A. R. Cazaraun's play of " Divorce." It was acted
May 19 for the last time, for the benefit of Mr. Davidge.
'' Madelein Morel " was acted May 20.
{ulian Geo. Clarke
'rederic Louis James
Baron Henry Crisp
Riedel Emma Pierce
Lord Durley . . . W. J. Lemoyne
The Abb^ Chas. Fisher
Blasmitz James Lewis
Pervenche Clara Morris
Mme. Wilhelmina . Nellie Mortimer
Margaretta • . . Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
StOMl Frank Chapman
The Beadle . . . . J. H. Burnett
Countess .... Fanny Morant
Lotta Sara Jewett
Marguerite Nina Varian
Merope .... Fanny Davenport
Phoebe Rosa St. Clair
Martha .... Roberta Norwood
The season terminated June 28 with '' Madelein Morel/' and for
the benefit of Joseph H. Tooker, business manager and Aaron
Appleton, treasurer. The house was reopened by Mr. Daly Aug. 25.
When Mr. Daly reopened this house he changed its name once
more and called it " Daly's Broadway Theatre." The first attrac-
tion was Marie Aimee's Opera Bouffe company appearing in *' La
Pille de Mme. Angot/' sung for the first time in America. The
crganization was under the management of C. A. Chizzola, and con-
dsted of Marie Aimee, Rosine Stano» Marie Roland, Miles. Juteau,
r^ntrille, Gerzey, Villiers Vandame» Marie Nardin, Deschamps»
^^snetti, Julien, Perraut and Nardin, MM. Emile Juteau, Duchesne,
uver, Eugene Duplan, Julian Deschamps» Benedick, Nardin,
Salvator, Bray, Perraut and Davalis. *' La Grande Duchesse"
given Sept. 15, 16, 19, matinee, Sept. 20, and 24; "La Peri-
^clc," Sept. 17, 18, 20, matinee, Sept. 27; "La Fille de Mme.
»-K3got," Sept. 22, 23, 25, 27.
nrhe dramatic season opened Sept. 29, with James W. Morrissey,
'"'^asurer; Joseph H. Tooker, business manager; Geo. F. Devere,
^•gc manager. Bertie Vyse's comedy, *' About Town," was acted
^T* the first time in America, and had this cast :
^lolet Mionie Walton Salmon Martin Golden
Mdr Angelina .... Mary Carr Florence .... Adelaide Lennox
Sir Walter . . . . M. A. Kennedy Jenny Cora Cassiday
Charles D'Orsay Ogden Dixon Geo. H. Griffiths
This was the first appearance in this theatre of Minnie Walton,
who died at San Francisco, Cal., July i, 1879. She was the wife
of Fred Lyster. Her first appearance in America was made Oct. 1 7,
392 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Ci»n
1868, at Maguire's Opera House, San Francisco, Cal., as EOy
O'Conner in "The Colleen Bawn." She first appeared in New
York Nov. 14, 1870, with the Lydia Thompson company at Wood's
Museum (now DaJy's Theatre), acting Venus in " Paris, or the Apple
of Discord," and was seen at the Grand Opera House in this city,
in " A Flash of Lightning."
Joseph K. Emmet, Sen., made his first appearance since his return
from England Oct. 6, in a drama written for him by H. J. Byron,
called '' Max, or the Merry Swiss Boy," which had this cast :
Max . . . .
Rockleigh . .
Graham . .
Bruno . . .
Berthold . .
Little Yosie .
Carline . . .
Schlopphausen
. J. K. Emmet
F. Devere
. Geo. Griffiths
D'Orsay Oeden
Martin Golden
. Carrie Boshell
Minnie Walton
Jas. G. Peakes
Minna . . .
Lieut. Herman
Hans . . .
Julius . . .
Ian . . . .
Miss E. Wood
Geo. Gilbert
Geo. E. Sands
Frank Curtis
Jones
Barbette Annie Delaod
Amy Rosa St. Oair
" Fritz, Our Cousin German," was played Oct. 22.
** Under the Gaslight " was revived Nov. 3, with this cast:
Ray Trafford
Demilt . .
Windel . .
Byke . . .
Snorkey . .
Justice Bowling
Counsellor . .
The Signal Man
Laura Courtlandt
Jas. Peakes
Geo. Gilbert
. Illion Deveau
. Geo. Griffiths
D. H. Harkins
Jas. Taylor
D*Orsav O^en
. John Jennings
. Marie Gordon
Pearl Courtlandt
Peachblossom
Mrs. Van Dam
Bermudas
Peanuts
Sam . .
Rafiferdi
Old Judas
Bella GoMen
Minnie Walton
Miss £. Wood
Frank Cmtis
Sadie Vivian
J. J. LeoDard
Martin Golden
Mrs. Yeamaoi
'' The Actress of Padua " was played in addition to " Under the
Gaslight" Nov. 8, when Virginia Vaughan first appeared on the
stage, acting Thisbe.
The " New Magdalen " was presented Nov. 10, with Carlotta
Leclercq as Mercy Merrick; H. H. Wood (first appearance here),
James Taylor, D'Orsay Ogden, Mary Carr and Bella Golden were
also in the cast.
William Horace Lingard, Alice Dunning Lingard and Dickie
Lingard opened Dec. i in "A Life's Dream." Mr. Lingard also
did his sketches. ** Diane/' an adaptation of Dumas' comedy, was
seen Dec. 9. The Lingards closed Dec. 13, and were followed Dec
15 by Wybert Reeve, who made his American d^but in "The
Woman in White," which had this cast :
Count Fosco
Sir Percival
Walter . .
Prof. Pesca
The Matron
. . Wybert Reeve
. . Chas. J. Fyffe
. . Fred Maeder
. . Martin Golden
Mrs. Sidney Wilkins
Mme. Fosco .... Bella Golden
Mrs. Petherick ... Miss Preston
Laura Helen Tracy
Marian Ida Vernon
The season closed Dec. 27, and Mr. Daly retired from the
theatre.
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THE GLOBE THEATRE
393
FOX'S BROADWAY THEATRE
STILL another name was given to this house when it reopened
April 6, 1 874, as " Fox's Broadway Theatre." G. A. Swalm
was proprietor, Geo. H. Tyler acting manager and George L. Fox
the principal feature. *' Humpty Dumpty at Home " was produced
with a prologue by Fred Lyster.
It had this cast :
Humpty Dumpty . . . Geo. L. Fox
Tommy Tucker . . C. Winter Ravel
Goody Two Shoes . Louise Boshell
Manahatta . . Marguerite Chambers
Grandeur Dignity, C. T. Parsloe, Jr.
Dr. Nitrous . . . W. H. Hamilton
Old One Two C. K. Fox
Peeler Coo A. G. Enos
CreamfacelooD . . . . G. Topack
Creamly Sophie Ravel
Bessie Minnie Parker
Aurora Ida Yearance
Nellie Daniels, Etta Morgan, Agnes Stanly, the Spaulding Swiss
bellringers, including Georgie Dean Spaulding, harpist; Louise
Boshell, theOrrin Bros., Mile. Sand, female gymnast ; Mile. Augusta
La Bella, danseuse ; Mile. Venerini, Italian danseuse (first appear-
ance in America) ; Prof. O'Reardon, tumbleronicon, and Prof. J. L.
Davis and his trained dogs were the specialties. After a very brief
season Mr. Swalm proved his claim to the title of ** backer," by back-
ing out and disappearing from the theatre. Geo. L. Fox, tried to
keep faith with the public, but was compelled to succumb to adver-
sity. The season closed May 16.
Charles Kemble Fox died in this city Jan. 17, 1875. ^^ ^^^^
performance in New York was July 18, 1853, ^^ Gumption Cute, in
•* Uncle Tom's Cabin," at Purdy's National Theatre. His last appear-
ance was at this theatre May 16, 1874, as the Pantaloon. He was
considered to be the best Pantaloon on the American stage. He
was married twice, first to the lady afterwards known as Mary Fiske,
(''The Giddy Gusher," who died Feb. 4, 1889), and afterwards to
the divorced wife of W. T. Dulaney.
THE GLOBE THEATRE.
ONCE again this house received a new title, when on August 3,
1874, it was reopened as " The Globe Theatre." Robert
W. Butler was the manager and he presented a specialty company :
Josephine de Rosa, danseuse; Phillis Glover, vocalist ; Alex. Davis,
ventriloquist; John Hart, Bob Hart, Billy Courtright, Nelse Sey-
mour, Geo. F. Ketchum, John Queen, J. P. Kilboum, Billy West,
Hugh Fay, George F. Macdonald, the Snow Brothers, Susie Starr and
Mons. Grossi. The house closed Sept. 17.
The next managers were Jas. Campbell and Frank Murtha, who
began a season Nov. 2, with a variety company, including Adah
394 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D»77
Richmond, Jennie Worrell, Jennie Hughes, Winnetta Montague,
Cora Adriana, the Weston Sisters, Nellie Young, Alice Daly, Harry
Kernell, Harry Richmond, Barney McNulty, Andy Garland, Wm.
Harris (now of the firm of Rich and Harris), Billy Carroll, Dick
Sands, Erwin Thomas, and John Woodward.
James M. Ward and Winnetta Montague appeared here Dec. 21 in
" Unmasked, or the Lone House on the Hook." E. T. Stetson
came Dec. 24 with '' Neck and Neck." Old Times Minstrelsy was
the attraction Jan. 4, 1875, with a variety performance in which
Harry Kernell, Harry Richmond, George Atkins, Waldron and
Smith, Viola Clifton, Winnetta Montague, Adah Richmond, Jennie
Hughes, Ned Fox, Walter Bray and William Devere appeared.
The next manager was Charles Shay, who took charge of the
house Jan. 25, and presented his Quincuplexal troupe of variety
artists. He closed Feb. 12. The house was reopened Aug. 25 by
Robert Butler, with a variety show, but he closed Sept. 11. The
house was reopened Oct 25. Tsdlmadge & Scofield were an-
nounced as proprietors ; Robert W. Butler and C. W. Shafer as
managers. The general admission was 25 cts. ; family circle, 15
cts. ; parquet 50 cts. ; reserved seats, 75 cts. Denman Thompson
appeared here April 3, 1876 as Uncle Josh in " Joshua Whitcomb."
Leonora Bradley was his chief support. Mr. Thompson continued
for two weeks. On May 22, " Peep O' Day " was presented with
Geo. F. Ketchum and Leonora Bradley in the cast. Mr. Butler's
management terminated June 17, 1876. The theatre was leased by
Robert Heller, the magician, who named the house " Heller's Won-
der Theatre" and opened Nov. 15 and continued until May 31,
1877. The next manager was Charles E. Newton with Charies
Warwick as stage director. " Unknown," by John A- Stevens,
opened June 2 first time in this city. J. A. Stevens, R. C. White,
G. W. Wessells, Lewis Baker, Chas. Foster, Nina Varian, Alice
Newton, and Kate Livingston were in the cast.
George Wood opened the house July 30, as *' Wood's Theatre,"
with Denman Thompson as the attraction, supported by May Nunez,
Julia Wilson, Julie Coventry, Louise Dickson, Mrs. Dan Noursc,
Mrs. Lew Barker, J. J. Wallace, Louis Mestayer, W. H. Fitzgerald,
Geo. C. Charles, Harry Clifton, P. E. Sullivan and A. Cline.
" Uncle Tom's Cabin " was given Aug. 13, with Laura Alberta as
Topsy, Louis J. Mestayer as Uncle Tom and Leila Granger as Eva.
Sawyer's jubilee singers appeared in the play. "The Two Orphans"
was presented Aug. 20, with Laura Alberta as Louise and Alice
Harrison as Henriette. George Wood retired August 22. The
next lessee was Andrew Bleakley, who opened it Sept. 10 as ''Neil
Bryant's Opera House " and closed Dec. 8.
Once more was the name of this house changed when on Dec. 24
it was reopened as the '' National Theatre."
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NATIONAL THEATRE
395
Harry Watkins' successful drama, ''Trodden Down, or Under
Two Flags/' was done for four weeks, commencing Jan. 7, 1878.
Harry Watkins acted Fergus McCarthy, Welsh Edwards was Lord
Desmond, Charles Webster as Dennis, Rose Watkins in the dual
rdle, Mary and Blanche ; Amy Lee as Nell and Dora Stuart as Lady
Desmond. ** Trodden Down " was played until Jan. 30. A new
local drama by Harry Watkins, entitled *' Dick Drift, a Son of the
Streets," was acted Jan. 31 for the first time. The cast:
Dtck Drift . .
{olian Sturner
Ingfa
Alice Sturner .
Becky Fickle .
London Bill
Judge Sturner
Gilbert Blotter
Harry Watkins
G. Waitc
A. C. Noyes
Kate Firmin
Dora Stuart
. J. J. Prior
Welsh Edwards
D. M. Murray
Miles Henley ... W. T. DuUney
Mme. Castile . . Annie von Behren
Jim Swipes C. Howard
Capt. Manton . . . T. Hamblin
Rigor C. H. Kingsley
Pinchon R. Boothby
Mary Walton .... Rose Watkins
Eve Walton Amy Lee
Mr. Watkins was bom in New York, Jan. 14, 1825, and first
appeared on the stage at Fort Snelling, Minn., as Jaffier in *' Venice
I^eserved." He had enlisted in the army as a fifer, at fourteen
years of age, and it was at Fort Snelling he was stationed, and
where a dramatic club was formed. As there were no women in
the camp, Watkins played the female rdles, and was seen as Ophelia,
Desderoona, Pauline, and other heroines. He first acted in New
York June 14, 1850, at the Chatham Theatre, as Edward Middleton
in the *' Drunkard," that being the first performance of that play in
New York. In i860 be married Mrs. Charles Howard, and after a
two years' starring tour of the United States, he visited England,
and appeared at the Lyceum Theatre, London, in "The Pioneer
Patriot." He remained abroad for three years, when, becoming
possessed of Pepper's Ghost sensation, he returned home, and in
August, 1863, A^s^ introduced his ghostship to the American public
at Wallack's Theatre (Broadway and Thirteenth), during the sum-
mer. His last appearance on the stage was Sept. 23, 1893, at the
Girard Avenue Theatre, Philadelphia, as Fergus McCarthy in his
own play, " Trodden Down, or Under Two Flags." He died in
New York of apoplexy, Feb. 5, 1894, and was interred in the Actors'
Fund plot in Evergreen cemetery. He was the author of many
plays ; among them are : " Heart of the World/' '* Nature's Nobleman,
or The Ship Carpenter of New York " (this play won the prize of
$1,000 for the best original American drama; it was subsequently
changed to " Our Country's Sinews"), "Early Closing, or Clerks
versus Merchants," " Where 's My Wife ? " " The Lawyer's Secret,
or False and True Blood," "Victimizing," "Pioneer Patriot,"
" Bride of an Evening," " Jessie Wharton, or the Boy Martyrs of
1814," "A Game of Chess, or the Queen's First Move," "The
Hidden Hand," " Harry Burnham, the Young Continental/' " Quack
396 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D«7»
Martyr, or a Dyspeptic in Search of a Cure," with the title of
" Laugh and Grow Fat," " Molly Bawn," " Wealth and its Tempta-
tions," "Quicksands and Whirlpools," "As the Twig Is Bwit,"
" It Takes Two to Quarrel," " A Cup of Tea," " Queen of the Brig-
ands," " Mated Not Matched," " Cassy the Quadroon," " Right at
Last," " True to the Last," " Love's Triumph," " Not Dead Yet,"
" GriflSth Gaunt," " Dinorah, or the Demon's Treasure," " Diavolo,
or Nobody's Daughter," " Norah the Pride of Kildare," " Foul Play,"
" New York After Dark," " Rebel's Doom," " Caught at Last," " Set
in Gold, or the One Bright Spot," " Katey Darling," " Warrior's
Wife," "How She Cured Him," "Norah O'Neal," "His Worst
Enemy," " New Magdalen," " Our Daisy, or Only a Woman's
Heart," "Temptation," and "A Race for Love."
"Dick Drift" was acted at this theatre until Monday evening,
Feb. 25, 1878, when "Kathleen Mavourneen, or St. Patrick*s Eve,"
was presented, with Rose and Harry Watkins as the stars, for two
weeks. Marian Mordaunt was the next star, appearing March 10,
in " The Workmen of New York." This actress began a second
week in " Our Girl," March 17, but the house was kept open only a
few nights. It was reopened March 26, with a comedy called
"Remorse," with Wallace Grant the star, as Roscoe Clarendon.
Grace Hall was in the cast. Five evenings was enough " Remorse"
for manager and public.
The house reopened Sept. 9, 1878, for a fortnight, as "Thb
Globe Theatre." Macallister, the magician, with a gift show, was
the attraction, and Harry Weston was the manager.
Frank B. Murtha reopened the house, Saturday evening, Dec.
14, with " Only a Farmer's Daughter," produced for the first time
in this city, and with this cast :
Justine Lillie Eldridge
Nance Aggie Wood
Mother Stark .... Mme. Michels
Nellie Hattie Naylor
Farmer Marion . . F. Chippendale
Sammy Green . . E. W. Marstoo
Harold Lennox . .J. Leslie Gossin
Mme. Laurent .... Laura Doo
Higgins Archie Boyd
JoeBates J. F. Dumoat
This play ran until Jan. 6, 1879, when the Foy Sisters, Bertha
and Ida, appeared in " Mischief," with W. Lytell, Florence Ellis,
and Harry Allen in the cast. It was preceded by " Le Chalet, or
Home from the War." John A. Stevens came Jan. 20, in "Un-
known." In the cast were Wm. H. Bailey, Chas. Norris, Hany
Colton, Frank Jamison, George F. Ketchum, Lottie Church, Angle
Griffiths, Ada Ward, and Louise Oilman. It was acted for five
weeks. " Nanette Labarre " was a melodrama by Chas. E. Newton,
founded on the French commune, and presented for the first time
at the matinee Feb. 15. Florence Ellis, Walter Edmonds, E. D.
Tannehill, J. L. Mason, J. Mulligan, H. Clausen, Jennie Ross and
latoj
THE NEW THEATRE COMIQUE
397
Bessie Clifton were in the cast. On March 3 Miss Dickie Lingard
appeared in " La Cigale." After being closed for three weeks, this
house was reopened for one week on April 14, with Rose and Harry
Watkins in " Trodden Down, or Under Two Flags," and the receipts,
less the expenses, for the week, were given to Archbishop Purcell.
A colore! company appeared here April 28, in " Pinafore." They
closed May 10. This house was reopened Oct. 20, 1879, by Lewis
B. Lent, as " The New York Circus," with equestrian performances,
which were continued until Dec. 4. During the same month the
house was reopened as " The Broadway Novelty Theatre," with
Prof. Nelson and J. Z. Little as the managers. " Nuggets, or Lost
and Won," was interpreted by a dramatic company, and acrobatic feats
were done by Prof. Nelson and sons. It kept open only a few nights.
The house was unoccupied until leased by Edward Harrigan and
Tony Hart^ who made it one of the handsomest theatres in the city.
THE NEW THEATRE COMIQUE
FOR the last time in its history the name of this house was
changed and on Oct. 29, 188 1, it was opened as 'The New
Theatre Comique." The initial production was Harrigan's play,
" The Major." Harrigan and Hart were the proprietors ; John E.
Cannon, manager; William Harrigan, treasurer; Ed. Harrigan,
stage director; George L. Stout, prompter; and David Braham,
musical director. '' The Major " had this cast :
Major Gilfeather
Policeman
Phineas
Granville
Spotem .
Perdval
John Murphy
'hadrig Murphy
£. Harrigan
Eugene O'Rourke
. John Wild
£d. Burt
Harry Fisher
M. r. Drew
John Queen
M. Bradley
Caleb Wm. Gray
Grab Jas. Tiemcy
Henry Huxley .... Wm. West
Ephraim Fred Queen
Burnside Emil Huser
Arabella Annie Mack
Henrietta .... Gertie Granville
Bridget Mary Bird
Ed. Mack is the correct name of Ed. Burt. Matin6es were given
Tuesday and Friday. The one hundredth performance of ** The
Major," occurred Nov. 25, i88i» and it ran until Jan. g, 1882, when
^ Squatter Sovereignty " had its initial performance.
Fred Jas. Tiemey
Josephine .... Annie Yeamans
Emily Marie Gorenflo
Widow Nolan Tony Hart
Salem Wm. Gray
Chas. Parker Ed. Burt
Terrance M. Bradley
Pedro John Oberist
Nellie Gertie Granville
Louisa Emily Yeamans
Felix Mclntire . . . Ed. Harrigan
Geo. Parker . . Maurice F. Drew
Darwin Dauber .... John Wild
Capt. Kline .... Harry Fisher
Denny John Queen
Horatio Wm. West
Bella Annie Mack
Paddy .... Eugene 0*Kourke
Kitty Mary Bird
Tommy Geo. Merritt
398 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Cx9«
The first season was a brilliant one, and closed June 3. The next
season began Aug. 26, 1882, with George L. Stout's drama, "The
Blackbird/' for the first time and with this cast :
Raymond ... De Wolf Hopper
Jones Mark Price
Lady Helen .... Mattie Earle
Biday Annie Ware
Mollie Ada Farwell
Katy Sadie Morris
Gregory Joseph Sparks
Mona Gertie Granville
Peggy Annie Scanlan
Fitzpatrick John Queen
Bartie Wm. Scallan
Con £d. Harripn
Maurteen Tony Hart
Goslin John Wild
Dunleevy H. A. Fisber
Ned Wm. West
Capt. Chester . . . . M. F. Drew
Mary Sasie Byroa
Nelly Annie Langdon
Betsy Mary Langdon
Pierre Frank Badwixth
Paddy John Sparb
** Mordecai Lyons " was first acted Oct. 26, and was the first
failure Edward Harrigan made as an author. " McSorley's Infla-
tion " was produced Nov. 27, followed, April 2, 1883, by "The
Muddy Day." The season closed May 19.
This house reopened Aug. 6, 1883, with " The Mulligan Guard
Ball." The company engaged for the season was: John Wild,
Greo. H. Wood, James Fox, Harry A. Fisher, John Queen, M. J.
Bradley, P. C. Goldrich, Richard Quilter, Wm. West, Joseph Sparks,
Jas. Barlow, Christie Miller, John Sparks, Annie Yeamans, Gertie
Granville, Jenny Christie, Ada Farwell, Lizzie Finn, Sadie Morris,
Annie and Kate Langdon, and Annie Hall. " Cordelia's Aspira-
tions," had its first production on Nov. 5, followed April 7, 1884, by
" Dan's Tribulations.'* The season closed May 31.
The next, and last season opened Sept. i, with " Investigation,"
given for the first time. The theatre was entirely destroyed by fire
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1884. The money for the advance sales for
Christmas day and evening, amounting to $1,100, was lost. The
cause of the fire has always been a mystery. The company had
been rehearsing a new play nearly all the night previous, it being
daylight before some of the people left the building.
The ground lay idle until leased by a company of speculators, who
erected a massive stone structure called ** Old London Street,"
which was opened Feb. 26, 1887. It was leased by George B. Bunnell,
who opened it Oct. 7, 1887, as " Bunnell's Museum," and his first
attraction was Woodward's performing seals. Business was bad,
and Mr. Bunnell gave up in January, 1888. It was used as a retail
clothing store for a few weeks, commencing in December, 1888.
Shortly after that and for a long time the building was in absolute
and inglorious disuse. In the winter of 1896 it was converted into
a gymnasium, and a sparring exhibition was g^ven Nov. 6, 1896.
The building was demolished September, 1902.
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BUNYAN HALL
CHEEVER'S church at the corner of Fifteenth Street and Broad-
way was converted into a place of entertainment Oct. 14,
1867, and called " Bunyan Hall." The panorama "The Pilgrim "
was exhibited here. It consisted of fifty large paintings, twelve
feet high and from eighteen to twenty-six feet in length. These
paintings consisted of ** The Christian and his Family/' ** The
Wicket Gate," "The Valiant Soldier," "The Judgment," "The
Shining Ones and the Cross," " The Welcome," " The Delectable
Mountain," "The Temptation," "The Fight with Apollyon," "The
River of Life" "The King's Gardens," "The River of Death,"
•• The Ascension," " The Angel Escort," " The Gates of Pearl," " The
Shower ofGrold," and "The Celestial City." The admission was
fifty cents and one dollar.
THE FIFTH AVENUE OPERA HOUSE
WHAT was at first known as the Fifth Avenue Opera House and
afterwards as the " Fifth Avenue Theatre " was situated
on south side of Twenty-fourth Street, between Broadway and Sixth
Avenue, and adjoined the Fifth Avenue Hotel. The building was
first erected in 1862 by Amos R. Eno, and was rented by Robert Gal-
lagher and occupied as an evening stock exchange ; but it continued
only a short time, as the members of the regular stock exchange
passed a resolution, to close it. During the following year George
Christy, Ethiopian comedian, secured a lease of it, and on Nov. 30,
1865, opened it as a ministrel hall. The front was of solid marble,
and in chaste architectural style. The company was : W. S. Bud-
worth, W. Birch (not Billy). J. E. Green, G. Hall, F. Abbott, J. Tan-
nenbaum, C. Gardner, G. Wrightman, Hodgin, and George Christy.
During the season the troupe was strengthened as follows: Dec. 11,
Geo. Brant, Chas. Duval, and T. Donaldson; Dec. 18, Charles Mel-
ville; Jan. 15, 1866, Frank Leslie; April 23, J. H. Surridge; April
30, Lew Myers; May 4, G. W. H. Griffin; and June 25, S. S.
Purdy. Business, however, did not prove so remunerative as had
been expected, but Mr. Christy managed to keep the hall open until
July 4, 1866. Aug. 27 Bud worth's minstrels, under the manage-
ment of Wm. S. Budworth and J. Stohr, appeared and continued
until January 19, 1867. G^^* Christy, who had then associated with
bim in the management G. W. H. Griffin, began a second term, with
Griffin & Christy's minstrels Jan. 21, which lasted until June 29 of that
year. On Aug. 5 Ben Cotton and Sam Sharpley opened the house
with Cotton & Sharpley's minstrels, but finding business unremu-
nerative, the season was closed on Aug. 24. C. H. Garland then
rented the premises and altered the auditorium and stage.
400 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Dw
THE FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE
THE name of the house was now changed to the " Fifth Avenub
Theatre/' and it was opened with a burlesque company on
Sept. 2. 1867. This was the first dramatic performance given in
the building.. The prominent members of the company were Mrs.
Charles Howard (Mrs. Harry Watkins), Eugene A. Eberle, M. B.
Pike, Sol Smith, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Leffingwell, Lina Edwin,
Mary Maddern, Mrs. Sedley Brown, and Millie Sackett.
The burlesques of " Cinderella," and " Too Much for Good Nature,"
formed the opening bill; "Fra Diavolo, or the Beauty and the
Brigands," was produced Sept. 9; Leffingwell asBeppo, Mrs. Sedlej
Brown as Fra Diavolo, and Millie Sackett as Zerlina. ** Aladdin,"
Sept. 17; " Cinderella," and " Fra Diavolo," Sept. 21; "The Mer-
chant of Venice Preserved," by John Brougham, Sept. 28, for the
first time on any stage:
Laoncelot Sol Smith, Jr.
Portia Mrs. LeffinmQ
Jessica Lina Edwin
Prince of Morocco . Jenny Wallace
Prince of Arragon . . Jenny Gilmer
Shylock . . • • M. W. Leffingwell
Gratiano .... Mrs. Sedley Brown
Antonio £. A. Eberle
Bassanio .... Mary Maddern
Tubal J. J. McClosky
Lorenzo M. B. Pike
Nov. II "Too Much for Good Nature" was added to the bill;
Nov. 14. "Aladdin" and "The Widow's Victim," when Blanche
Chapman appeared; Nov. 18 Mrs. Harry Watkins was seen as
Jason in the burlesque of " Medea," and as Francine in " Fit to Be
Duchess." " Ye Grand Queen Bess," a burlesque by Falconer, was
produced for the first time Dec. 9, with Leffingwell as Queen Bess
and Mrs. Watkins as Essex. Burlesque performances were then
comparatively novel, and an excellent business was done until the
close of the season, on Jan. 2, 1868. The reason generally assigned
for the abrupt termination was that the reputation of the theatre
had been injured by a tragic encounter in front of the house, be-
tween two well-known rival minstrel managers, by which one person
lost his life and another was severely wounded, just after the close
of a matinee performance of Dec. 11.
The real cause of this trouble was the fact that Delehantyand
Hengler, song and dance men, who were with Sam Sharpley's
minstrels, at Boston, had signed a contract to appear at New Yoii
with Kelly & Leon's minstrels. This caused bad blood between the
two managers.
Kelly, Leon, and Sharpley happened to attend the matin6e at the
Fifth Avenue Theatre on this afternoon. Leon came outside and
was tapped on the shoulder by Sharpley, who said:
" You have been talking about me and saying that all the property
I had is mortgaged. Now, I tell you you are a d — d liar ! "
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Leon replied in equally vigorous language, which Sharpley dared
him to repeat, at the same time taking off his overcoat and assum-
ing a fighting attitude. Leon repeated the words, and was struck
by Sharpley. Kelly, as is claimed by his friends, attempted to pre-
vent the quarrel, but the three got scuffling together. Sharpley's
brother, Thomas Sharpe, had been at the matin6e unknown to
Samuel, and now appeared on the scene and proceeded to assist
him by endeavoring to floor Kelly.
" You take care of him, Tom," cried Sam, ** and I'll settle this
fellow," pointing to Leon.
The latter, seeing the fight unequal — Sharpley being greatly his
superior in strength — endeavored to get away, and ran toward
Broadway, with Sam Sharpley in close pursuit. Meantime, a shot
was heard from where the other two were quarrelling. Tom Sharpe
bad knocked Kelly to the ground, and then kicked him violently.
Kelly requested him several times to let him get up, which he re-
fused to do, and, believing his life to be in danger, drew a revolver
and shot his opponent, Tom Sharpe, killing him almost instantly.
Sam Sharpley, seeing this, drew a revolver, and in turn shot Kelly,
the ball striking him right behind the temple. Sharpley, wounded,
let go his hold, and Kelly made his way as best he could to the
nearest drug store. But when he reached it and saw in a mirror
bow he was bleeding and battered he returned to where Sharpe was
lying on the side^k and fired a final bullet into him.
Kelly was arrested and taken to the Twenty-sixth Street station
house, where he remained several days, his condition preventing
his removal. Sharpley and Leon were held in custody until after
the inquest, the verdict being ''that deceased came to his death
from a pistol shot wound at the hands of Edwin Kelly, on Dec 11,
1867." It was this last bit of shooting that nearly hanged Kelly,
for the Coroner's assistant, who was a medical student, handed m
at the inquest a diagram showing that it was from this latter bullet
wound that Sharpe died. Had this diagram been evidence there
would have been no escape at Kelly's trial from a verdict of murder
in the first degree. But Kelly's agent proved that this assistant had
never received a diploma. At any rate, when the case came up for
trial he did not appear as a witness.
So the jury in the Kelly case held it was by no means certain
from which bullet wound Tom Sharpe really died, whether from
the first firing in self-defence or the second shooting. They there-
fore gave the prisoner the benefit of the doubt. When last heard of,
in 1892, Kelly was living in Australia, keeping a sheep ranch and
occasionally singing in comic opera at Sydney.
During the month of June, 1868, James Fisk, Jr., leased the prem-
(, and, save the exterior walls, entirely rebuilt the theatre.
VOL. n.— j6
402 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE ZiBdg
BROUGHAM'S THEATRE.
MR. FISK, the lessee, handed over the entire control to John
Brougham, who opened it Jan. 2$, 1869, as "Brougham's
Theatre" with the following company: John Brougham, Geo. Stod-
dart, Chas. Hale, Edward Lamb, C. Edmonds, W. J. Hurley, C. Hill-
yard, Carrie Crosbie, A. Matthison, Mons. Grossi, Alex H. Peck,
Mr. Gray, Eliza Newton, Mrs. William Winter, Mary Carr, Andrews,
Mrs. J. J. Prior, Annie Firmin, Lizzie Mahon, Effie Germon, Wilson,
Halpin, Ames, Clara Fisher, Belle Fisher, and Lizzie Eckhardt The
seats and boxes for the opening performance were sold at auction,
and at times during the sale Mr. Brougham officiated as auctioneer.
The premiums paid for the seats and boxes amounted to $2,677, ^^
the proceeds of the entire sale, which included some admissions,
amounted to $3,300 over and above the amount which the theatre
would hold at regular prices — $725.
" Better Late Than Never " by John Brougham was the opening
play, and had this cast:
Major Fergus O'Shaoghnessy
John Brougham
Reginald Wyndham . Geo. Stoddart
Sir Malachi Weevyl . . Charles Hale
Jacob Mellet . . Chas. J. Edmonds
Annabel Wyndham . . Eliza Newton
Lady Nell Wycherlie, Mrs. W. Winter
Tabitha .... Elizabeth Andrews
Squire Edward Lamb
Widow Griffin Mary Canr
After the play John Brougham made a speech, and then came
*' The Dramatic Review of 1868," a burlesque of many plays which
had been produced at other theatres in this city during that year.
On Feb. 8 " An Irish Stew, or the Mysterious Widow of Long
Branch," derived by Brougham from the same source as " A Bull in
a China Shop," was seen for the first time : Brougham played Bryan
Magilder; Hale, Timothy John Cadwallader ; Lamb, Mouser; Stod-
dart, Frederick Augustus Wilter; Lizzie Mahon, Lucy Cadwallader,
and Annie Firmin, Effie Germon, Mrs. Winter, and Chas. Edmonds
in the remaining parts. " The Dramatic Review " continued until
Feb. 22, when "Pocahontas" and "A Gentleman from Ireland"
formed the programme. Jennie Kimball made her d^but March i,
as Jenny Leatherlungs, in "Jenny Lind at Last." " An Irish Stew"
and " Pocahontas " were acted March 4, followed March 8 by " Much
Ado About a Merchant of Venice," — Brougham's burlesque revised
and rewritten. It had this cast :
Shylock John Brougham
Lorenzo ...... Effie Germon
Bassanio ...... Eliza Newton
Antonio .... Arthur Matthison
Tubal Chas. Hale
Gratiano Annie Firmin
Launcelot .... Miss E. Allen
Chief Justice . . . Geo. Stoddart
Page Clara Fisher
Crier W. J. Hurley
Portia Mrs. J. J. Prior
Jessica . . . . Miss L. Eckhardt
Nerissa Miss Amy Ames
Associate Judges . Grossi and Crosbie
Prince of Arragon . Chas. Edmonds
King Theodore of Abyssinia, F. Gongh
18593 THE FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE 403
Efiie Germon closed here March 13, and Lizzie Mahon assumed
the r6Ie of Lorenzo; March 15, "A Gentleman from Ireland " pre-
ceded the burlesque. For Brougham's closing week, he appeared
as O'Callaghan in ** His Last Legs," followed by " Much Ado About
a Merchant of Venice." Mr. Brougham withdrew from the man-
agement April 3.
Charles Hale died at Wilton, N. Y., Feb. 11, 1876. He was bom
in England June 23, 18 19. He made his first appearance in America
at the Old Broad wav Theatre, this city. May 17, 1852, for Mme.
Ponisi's benefit, performing Sam Warren in " The Poor Relation."
When Wallack's Theatre, on Broadway near Broome Street, was first
opened as such, Sept. 8, 1852, Mr. Hale was a member of the com-
pany, and so continued for several seasons. He had not acted for
some years prior to his demise, as the disease from which he was
suffering caused a loss of memory at times, which prevented him
from pursuing his profession.
The next title of this house was " The Fifth Avenue Theatre."
On April 5, 1869, Mr. Fisk, the lessee, undertook the management
of the house himself, and gave it its old name of the Fifth Avenue
Theatre. His first offering was the opera bouffe company from the
Grand Opera House this city. Adolph Birgfeld was the manager.
The operas produced were : " La Pirichole," with Irma and M.
Aujacinthe leading r61es, April 5, matinee April 10, 12, matinee
April 17, 19, 26, May 3, and matinee May 8 ; " La Grande Duchesse,"
with Tost^e and M. Aujac in the leading characters, April 6, 13, 20,
27, May 4, 1 1 ; " Barbe Bleu," with Irma and Aujac in the cast,
April 7, 14, 21, matinee April 24, 28, matinee May i, 5; "Orph^e
Aux Enfers," by Tost€e and Aujac, April 8, 15 ; " Les Bavards
and " La Chanson de Fortunio " April 9, 16, 23 ; " La Belle Hfl&ne,
withTost^e and Decr6, April 10, 17, 22, 30, May 13. Two new
operas were produced April 24 for the first time, " Mons. Landry **
and '* Le Mattre de Chapelle," and repeated April 29.
The house was closed May i, and the company appeared at the
Academy of Music, for the benefit of Tostle. " Le Manage Aux
Lantemes" was produced, with Irma and Tost^e in the cast, May 6,
7, 8 ; *' Mons. Choufleuri " and " Mons. Landry " were given May 15,
with Tost^e in both pieces. " Les Dragons de Villars " was sung
May 10, for the first time in America, and repeated May 12, 14, 15,
I7» I9> 21, matinee May 22, June i, 2, 4. In the third act Marie
Bonfanti the danseuse and a ballet appeared. The opera had this
»
Friquet .... Mile. Irma Belamy M. Tholer
Georgette Mile. Duclos Thibaat M. Lagriffoul
Sjhriaii M. Aujac Pastor M. Hamilton
The manager of the company retiring, Mile. Irma held the reins
for SL brief period, and was succeeded by M. Benedick. Tost^e re-
404 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D«9
appeared May 18-22 as Boulotte in ** Barbe Bleu." Tost&'s fare-
well occurred May 31, when were presented ** La Grande Duchcssc"
(2d act), "La Belle H^lene" (2d act), "Barbe Bleu" (3d act).
During the evening Marie Bonfanti, Mons. Novissimo» and a ballet
were seen. The company appeared at Brooklyn on the " o£E nights"
in June. " La P^richole " was sung, matinee and evening, June 5 ;
" Barbe Bleu " June 7, 9, with Decr6 as Barbe Bleu, and Irma as
Boulotte ; " La Perichole " June 8, 10, Irma as the heroine, and Aujac
as Fequillo. Mile. Morlacchi, Miles. Letti, Duchaleau, Mazzeri and
Malvina Evers appeared in a grand ballet.
M. Aujac made his last appearance June 11, as Barbe Bleu.
Matinee June 12 Mile. Desclauzas made her first appearance at this
theatre, acting Fequillo in " La Perichole," with Irma in the title
rdle. The Morlacchi ballet company appeared in the " Can-can.**
For the week of June 14, " La P6richole " was sung with Irma
in the title rdle. The season closed June 19.
The Selwyn Boston Theatre company appeared June 2 1 in " Dora,"
with this cast :
Farmer Allen . . Frederic Robinson
Luke Bloomfield . C. H. VandenhofE
Mary Morrison . . Kitty Blanchard
Dora Lizzie Price
Willie MissTimofij
William Allen .... H. F. Daly
Jim Blunt . . . . O. A. Dinsmore
This was followed by the burlesque ''Black Eyed Susan," cast
thus:
Capt. Crosstree
Lord High Admiral
Dolly Mayflower .
Admiral of the Blue
Dame Hatley . .
Stuart Robson
Dan Maguinnis
. Lillie Vining
. J. B. Bradley
Harry Josephs
Hatchet H. F. Dalf
Doggrass .... Harry Pearson
Raker A. D. Billings
William Kitty Blanchard
Susan Mary Caiy
This was Harry Josephs' first appearance in New York. The
company closed July 3, and appeared at Wallack's Theatre July $.
Augustin Daly was the next manager of this theatre. He fitted
it up very handsomely, and opened Aug. 16, 1869, with the follow-
ing company: Edward L. Davenport, D. H. Harkins (stage mana-
ger), Geo. Holland, James Lewis, T. F. Egbert, W. Beekman, Frank
Chapman, George Clarke, J. B. Polk, W. Davidge, H. C. Ryner, G.
C. Jordan, H. Stewart, J. M. Cooke, Pierce, Peck, Mrs. F. S. Chan-
frau, Mrs. Clara Jennings, Mrs. G. H. Gilbert, Mrs. Marie Wilkins,
Fanny Davenport, Agnes Ethel, Marie Longmore, Emillie Kiehl,
Emily Lewis, Amy Ames, Norwood, Tyson, and Rowland. James
Fisk was still proprietor of the theatre; Robert Stoepel, musical
director. Robertson's comedy, " Play," was the initial performancef
and had this cast :
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405
HoQ. Brace Farqohar, E. Lm Davenport
Chevalier Browne . . . Geo. Clarke
Hauptinan von Stockstadt, W. Davidge
Graf von Staufenberg . W. Beekman
Mr. Bodmin Todder . . Geo. Holland
Mrs. Kinpeck . . Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Frank Price J. B. Polk
Qx>opter H. C. Ryner
Teller J. Peck
Keller G. C. Jordan
Old Gray .... Frank Chapman
Spendfast J. M. Cooke
Amanda Clara Jennings
Rosie Agnes Ethel
Flower Girl Emily Lewis
" Dreams " was acted Sept. 6, with this cast :
The Rittmeister . . E. L. Davenport
Earl of Loamshire Wm. Davidge
Lady Clara Vere de Vere
Cara Jennings
Frau Harfthal . . Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Lena Agnes Ethel
Rudolf Geo. Clarke
John Hibbs James Lewis
Earl Leo J. B. Polk
Old Gray Geo. Holland
This play was originally produced under the name of ** My Lady
Clara." " Old Heads and Young Hearts " was presented Sept. 27,
28, Oct. I, and was thus cast:
Miss Rockett .
Lady Pompion .
{essie Rural
Jttleton Coke
Earl Pompion .
. Marie Longmore
Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
. . W. Davidge
. . Geo. Oarke
. . H. C. Ryner
Lord Roebnck . . . . T. F. Egbert
Bob Jas. Lewis
Lady Alice .... Qara Jennings
Tom Coke .... D. H. Harkins
"London Assurance" was seen Sept. 29, 30, and Oct. 2, with
E. L. Davenport as Sir Harcourt Courtley (his first appearance in
this city in that rdle). Fanny Davenport (first time) as Lady Gay,
and Marie Wilkins (first appearance at this theatre) as Pert.
Mrs. Scott-Siddons appeared here Oct. 4 in "Twelfth Night/' its
first performance in New York in twelve years. It had this cast :
Viola Mrs. Scott-Siddons
Olivia Aenes Ethel
Maria .... Fanny Davenport
Malvolio Geo. Qarke
Sir Toby Belch . . . W. Davidge
Duke Orsini ... D. H. Harkins
Clown Jas. Lewis
Valentine
Sebastian
Fabian
Antonio .
Justice
Geo. Jordan, Jr.
. T. F. Egbert
F. Chapman
. H. C. Ryner
. W. Beekman
Sir Andrew Aguecheek . . J. B. Polk
" Twelfth Night " enjoyed a run of two weeks, and was followed,
Oct. 18, 19, 20, by " As You Like It." Rosalind and Celia were played
on alternate nights by Mrs. Scott-Siddons and Clara Jennings.
" King Rene's Daughter " was produced Oct. 22 and mating Oct.
23, with D. H. Harkins as Sir Tristan, Mrs. Siddonsas lolanthe^and
Miss M. Andrews (first appearance) as Martha.
The cast of " As You Like It " was this :
Rosalind, 18, 20, 23, Mrs. Scott-Siddons ; Banished Dake .... J. B. Polk
Rosalind 19, 21, 22 Clara Jennings j Le Bean Emily Lewis
Celia, I a 21, 22 . Mrs. Scott-Siddons ^ Oliver Geo. Jordan. Jr.
Celia. I ^, 20, 23 . . Clara Jenninf^rs ' Jaques de Bois .... M.Pierce
20, 23
Duke Frederick
J. M. Cooke I Adam H. C. Ry
ner
4o6 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D869
Touchstone . . . . W. Davidge
Conn Frank Chapman
Phebe Emillie Kiehl
Hymen Miss Amy Ames
Amiens H. Stewart
Jaques D. H. Harkins
Orlando Geo. Clarke
Charles Peck
Sylvanus T. F. Egbert
William W. Beekman
Audrey Marie Willdns
Matinee Oct. 23, "The Love Chase" and "King Rent's Daughter."
Oct. 25 "She Would and She Would Not" was acted for the first
time in New York in eleven years. The cast was :
Hypolita . . . Mrs. Scott-Siddons
Don Phillip Geo. Clarke
Manuel Wm. Davidge
Octavio D. H. Harkins
Trippanti Jas. Lewis
Rosare ^SP^ ^^^
Violetta .... Fanny Davenport
Flora Marie Longmore
Diego Geo. Holland
Soto F. H. Evans
Nov. 8, " Much Ado About Nothing," was seen with Mrs, Scott-
Siddons as Beatrice. She terminated her engagement Nov. 13, with
" As You Like It" at the matinee, and " Much Ado About Nothing"
in the evening.
"She Would and She Would Not" is derived from Spanish
sources — a Spanish novel translated into English, with the title of
" The Trepanner Trepanned," which John Learnerd converted into
a dramatic composition called " The Counterfeits," and performed
Aug. 29, 1678, at the old Dorset Garden Theatre, with Betterton in
the cast. Colley Cibber took the plot and made " She Would and
She Would Not " out of it. Macklin, Bannister, Jr., Lewis, Fawcett,
Mundon, and Harley became famous as Trippanti. Don Manud
has been sustained by Yates, Shater, Dowton, and W. K. Farren;
Don Phillip by C. Kemble and Wallack, and Hypolita was Mrs.
Jordan's favorite part. Among other celebrated exponents of this
part was Peg Woffington.
I doubt if since the days of Ellen Tree so charming a Rosalind
has trod the American stage as Mrs. Scott-Siddons. Nature,
which seemed to have created this beautiful woman in her most
aesthetic mood, denied her the necessary physique for those heavier
tragic rdles which have so long been associated in the public mind
with histrionic ability of the highest order. A cause of the slowness
of the growth of her popularity is undoubtedly due to the fact that
when she first appeared here she lacked stage experience, and did
unfamiliar things in familiar parts. But in spite of all these impedi-
ments to a perfect and immediate success, her undoubted talents,
exquisite beauty, and high culture entitled her to far more considera-
tion and praise than she received. She was a fine German and
French scholar, having acted, and acted well, in both languages.
She personated in French the heroines of Corneille, Moliere, and
Racine, and played with fluent ease the Mary Stuart of Schiller in
its original tongue.
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407
Mary Frances Scott-Siddons died in Paris, France, Nov. 19, 1896,
and was buried in Woking cemetery, London, Eng. She was
born in India in 1844. At eighteen years of age she was married
to a naval officer named Canter, who afterwards changed his name
to Scott-Siddons. She made her d^but in Nottingham Eng., in
1866 and first acted in London, April 8, 1867, at the Hay market
Theatre, as Rosalind in " As You Like It." She made her Ameri-
can d^but as a reader at Newport, R. I., during the summer of 1868.
She first appeared in New York as a reader Oct. 26 of that year, at
Steinway Hall. Her first appearance as an actress in America was
at the Boston Museum, and she first appeared in New York on
the dramatic stage, Nov. 30, 1868, as Rosalind at the Worrell Sisters'
Theatre. Her last appearance in this city was Dec. 17, 1891, at
Palmer's Theatre, in " What a Woman ! "
Mrs. Frank Chanfrau made her first appearance here Nov. 15,
1869 as Esther Eccles in '' Caste."
D'Alroy Geo. Clarke
Hawtrey J. B. Polk
Dixon Pierce
«<
«<
PoUv Fanny Davenport
Eccles W. Davidge
Gerrid^e Jas. Lewis
Marquise . . . Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
E. L. Davenport repeated his performance of Sir Harcourt, in
London Assurance," Nov. 22, followed by Sir Giles Overreach, in
A New Way to Pay Old Debts." Nov. 23 Theresa Shirk, a lady
who had been heard in this city as a reader, at Steinway Hall, made
her d^but as Margaret Overreach. "Old Heads and Young
Hearts," with Mrs. F. S. Chanfrau as Lady Alice, Nov. 24; " Every-
body's Friend " Nov. 25, 26, and matinee Nov. 27; evening Nov. 27,
f A New Way to Pay Old Debts." " Daddy Gray " was first acted
here Dec. i, cast as follows :
Peter Bell
Travers .
Augustus
Drudge .
Lortie
. . . H. C. Ryner
. . . F. H. Evans
. . . . Jas. Lewis
. . . F. Chapman
Miss M. McCormack
Daddy Gray . . .EL. Davenport
Harry Geo. Jordan, Jr.
Johnny Master Heme
essie Bell Agnes Ethel
Mrs. Bell Mane Wilkins
Kitty Catterby . . Marie Longmore
" Checkmate " was played the same night ; " Wives as They Were
EDd Maids as They Are " was acted for the first time Dec. 6, and had
this cast:
Sir William Dorrillon, E. L. Davenport
Lord Priory Wm. Davidge
Sir George Evelyn . D. H. Harkins
Norbcrry .... Geo. F. Devere
Miss Dorrillon . . Mrs. Chanfrau
Oliver Geo. Holland
Bronzely Geo. Clarke
Lady Mary . . . Fanny Davenport
Lady Priory .... Agnes Ethel
On Dec. 9 and matinee Dec. 10 and 11, "The Irish Heiress"
was played. ** Don Caesar de Bazan " (E. L. Davenport as the hero)
acted Dec. 13, 14, 18; also "A Poor Goose." James Lewis
4o8 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Zi9jo
acted Major De Boots in •' Everybody's Friend *' Dec. i6 and
matinee Jan. i. 1870. " The Duke's Motto " was produced Jan. 20,
with Edward L. Davenport as Lagadere.
"The Busybody " was presented Jan. 3, for the first time in New
York in thirteen years. It was given all the week except at the
matinee Jan. 5, when E. L. Davenport enacted Sir Giles Overreach
in " A New Way to Pay Old Debts," for his benefit. Jaaies Lewis
was the Marrall.
Olive Logan's comedy, " Surf," was first produced Jan. 12, and
enjoyed a run of one month. It had this cast:
George Clarke
General Madison Noble, G. F. Devere
Lieutenant Arthur McKim
F. H. Evans
Mr. Philip Vamey,
Peter Lepper,
Mr. Simon ScbweinlHeish, James Lewis
Mr. Lothario Smasher, George Parkes
Orinoko Virginia Smith, W. Beekman
Master Benny Flipaway
Miss Cushman
General Grant . . George Jordan, Jr.
Mrs. Madison Noble, Fanny Davenport
Miss Euphrosyne Noble, Lily Viniof
Miss Alice Warren
Mrs. Fanny Flipaway,
Madame Tr^s Sal^ .
Miss Tootsey Noble .
Mr. Barker Blunt
Mr. Jenkins
Smart . . .
Mrs. Ogle . .
Arethusa Ogle
Norah O'Rourke
EmiUie Kiefal
Marie WindDS
Miss Norwood
Miss RvDcr
. . W. Davidge
. George Holland
. • F. Chapmaii
Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
. . Emily Lewis
. . . Amy Ames
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The Busybody " was repeated Jan. 14.
Sardou's " Frou Frou '* had its first representation in America
Jan. 15, with this cast:
Henri Sartorys . . . Geo. Clarke Pauline Amy Ames
Brigard W. Davidge Angelique Emily Lewb
Baron de Cambri . . . Jas. Lewis Comte de Valreas . . Geo. Parkes
Pitou G. F. Devere Baronne de Cambri, Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Vincent H. Stewart The Governess Roberta Norwood
Zanetto W. Beekman Georgia (Sartorys' child)
Gilberte Agnes Ethel Gertie Norwood
Louise Kate Newton
This was Kate Newton's Arst appearance at this theatre, and the
first appearance on any stage of Gertie Norwood.
L. F. Harrison assumed the business management April 11.
Extra matinees of " Frou Frou " commenced Wednesday, April 20.
" The Good Natured Man " was acted April 24, for the first time in
this city in fifty-two years, and had this cast :
Sir Wm. Honeywood D. H. Harkins
Miss Richland . Fanny Davenport
Mr. Lofty Jas. Lewis
Mr. Crocker . . . . W. Davidge
Mr. Hone3rwood . . . Geo. Clarke
Leontine Frank Evans
Jarvis G. F. Devere
Mr. Twitch G. Jordan, Jr.
Little Flanigan . . . F. ChapmaB
Butler W. Beekman
Dubardieu Mr. Pierce
Olivia EmUlieKiehl
Mrs. Croaker Amy Ames
Garnett Miss Rowland
Dr. Johnson's original prologue was delivered prior to the play by
D. H. Harkins, and at the close of the performance William Winter's
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epilogue was spoken by the company. Agnes Ethel had a benefit
April 25, when "Frou Frou" began its tenth week and was played
for the last time May 23.
On June 7, " Fernande" was acted for the first time, and had this
cast:
The Marquis Andre . . Geo. Garke
PhUlip Pomerol . . D. H Harkins
The Commander Jarbi . . Jas. Lewis
The Countess Clothilda (her
first appearance here), Fanny Morant
Georj^ette (first appearance on
the sta^) .... Linda Diets
Madame Seneschal, Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Madame de la Brienne . . Amy Ames
Peachbloom Roberta A. Norwood
Roqueville G. F. Dcvere
Bracassin Geo. Parkes
The Baron F. Chapman
Santa Cruz Mr. Pierce
Alfred H. Stewart
Frederic . . . . W. H. Beekman
Femande Agnes Ethel
The Baroness ... Miss Rowland
Gibralter .... Fanny Reeves
Therese Emillie Kiehl
The season closed July 9.
The next season began Sept. 13, 1870, with the following com-
pany : D. H. Harkins, Mortimer, Holland, Louis Barrett, James
Lewis, William Davidge, Geo. F. Dcvere, Frank Chapman, Pierce*
J. B. Polk, Parker, W. H. Beekman, Harry Bascomb, Brown, Agnes
Ethel, Fanny Davenport, Clara Morris, Amy Ames, Nellie Morti-
mer, Fanny Morant, Kate Newton, Mrs. William Winter, Kate
Claxton, Gertrude Kellogg, Mrs. G. H. Gilbert, lone Burke, Emily
de Lesdernier, Roberta A. Norwood, and Louise Volmer.
The opening play was Aug. Daly's dramatization of Wilkie Collins'
novel, " Man and Wife," acted for the first time on any stage, when
Clara Morris made her first appearance in this city, as Anne Syl-
vester. This actress was engaged by Mr. Daly on the suggestion
of James Lewis, not as leading lady, but to play such parts as he
thought might fit her. Agnes Ethel declined to appear as Anne
Sylvester, and lone Burke, who was the next actress in rank, had
gone (or her holiday. In this emergency Mr. Daly concluded to
give the character to his " raw Western recruit." Having a quick
study, Clara Morris did not delay the production of the play one day.
She made an immediate success, being recalled in one of the earlier
scenes of the play, before the act terminated. This drama had the
most extended run of any produced up to that time. Her next suc-
cessful role was Lucy Carter in "Saratoga" (loi performances).
Clara Morris continued with Mr. Daly until the theatre was
destroyed by fire, and she went to the Globe Theatre (Broadway and
Eighth Street) with him Jan. 21, 1873. At the close of this season,
June 28, she went to the Union Square Theatre, where she appeared
Nov. 17. 1873, in "The Wicked World." Nov. 30, 1874, she was
married to F. C. Harriott. Clara Morris is unquestionably a very
remarkable actress within certain limitations. It is true that her
range of expression is not large, and that her style is far from ver-
satile; but at her best and in her peculiar vein she is without a
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rival on our stage. At times she reveals flashes of decided genius,
especially in her portrayal of phases of intense feeling arising out of
mental su£Fering. In the lighter and less demonstrative aspects of
her art, however, she is not so happy. At times, in her passion for
intensity of style, she approached dangerously near the verge of
melodrama. It has long been held by many that Clara Mor-
ris reached her highest standard of dramatic art as Cora in
" L'Article 47."
After a run of eight weeks, " Man and Wife " was withdrawn Nov.
19, and Nov. 21 " The Hunchback " was acted, with the first appear-
ance this season of Agnes Ethel, who played Julia ; Mrs. William
Winter made her first appearance here Nov. 22 as Caroline Dormer
in " The Heir at Law." " Fernande " was revived Nov. 24, when
Amy Ames first appeared this season as Therese. Fanny Morant
and Nellie Mortimer (Mrs. G. F. Devere) also made their first ap-
pearance this season. " The Heir at Law" was played Dec. 6 ; " The
Hunchback " Dec. 8 ; " London Assurance " Dec. 9, 10, and 19, with
William Davidge as Sir Harcourt Courtley. It was announced as
his first appearance in that character in New York, but this was
a great mistake, as I saw him play it again and again at the Old
Broadway Theatre. He acted it with Charlotte Cushman as Lady
Gay, with Julia Dean as Lady Gay, and with several other famous
actresses. ** Twelfth Night," with Mr. Davidge as Malvolio, was played
Dec. 12, 13 ; '* Man and Wife " Dec. 14, 20; " Fernande " Dec. 16, 17.
Sunday evening, Dec. 18, Kate Fields delivered a lecture on Charies
Dickens. " Saratoga " was acted for the first time Dec 21. It was
magnificently put on the stage, and the drawing-room scenes were
marvels of stage setting. David Whiting first appeared at this
theatre on this occasion.
On Jan. 19, 187 1, a matinee performance was given for the Geo.
Holland fund. " Saratoga " was acted for the one hundred and
thirty-third time on March 27, for Mrs. G. H. Gilbert's benefit.
Boucicault's adaptation of Lessieri*s story, " LaFille du Sud," was
produced March 28, under the title of " Jezebel." It proved a failure,
and was withdrawn after April 8. It had this cast :
Geo. D'Artignes
Capt. Breitman
Mme. D'Artignes
Alfred Ravel .
Gertrude . . .
D. H. Harkins
W. Davidge, Sr.
. Clara Morris
.George Parkes
. Mrs. Devere
Cristol Jas. Lewis
Halma Geo. Devere
Margaret Linda Dietz
Laicele .... Miss. R. Norwood
Charles Mathews began an engagement here April 10 in ** Married
for Money" and *' Patter vs. Clatter." "The Critic" and "A
Thousand a Year " were acted April 24. As Don Whiskerando in
the first piece Mr. Davidge made a great hit. Mr. Mathews ap-
peared May 8 in his original character of Sir Charles Coldstream in
"Used Up;" May 10, 12, "The Bachelor of Arts" and the fercc,
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" Mr. Catherwood, or Out of Sight, Out of Mind ; " May 15, Byron's
comedy, " Not Such a Fool as He Looks/' was produced.
The season closed May 27, and a summer term commenced May
29, with " The Golden Fleece," and " The Comical Countess," when
Charles Mathews took a benefit, and Mrs. Charles Mathews made
her first appearance in this city in thirteen years. She acted Medea
in the first piece. Fanny Davenport took a benefit June 5, and
played Lady Gay in '' London Assurance," with E. L. Davenport as
Sir Harcourt Courtley and Julia Gaylord (first appearance in this
city) as Grace. Julia Gaylord was Mrs. Fred Packard. She died in
Brooklyn, N. Y., April 18, 1894. Wilkie Collins' "No Name" was
seen June 7 for the first time on any stage. Clara Morris was the
Magdalen. The play was withdrawn after thirteen performances.
" Delmonico's, or Larks Up the Hudson," was done June 20, with
Clara Morris as Constance. It ran until July 10, when it was taken
off, and Wm. Davidge, for his benefit, July 10, acted Crummies in
*' The Savage and the Maiden ; " also an original two-act comedy
called ''An Angel." This bill was presented all the week. The
season closed July 19.
The next season was opened Sept. 5, 1871. The company was:
W. Davidge, Jas. Lewis, George Parkes, D. H. Harkins, Beekman,
Pierce, Fanny Morant, Fanny Davenport, Linda Dietz, Clara Mor-
ris, Mrs. Gilbert, Miss Carston, Louise Volmer, Geo. F. Devere,
W. J. Le Moyne, Geo. H. Griffiths, H. Crisp, Owen S. Fawcett,
Mary Cary, David Whiting, J. G. Burnett, Frank Chapman, Kate
Newton, Louis James, Nellie Mortimer, Ida Yearance, Maria Fane,
Kate Claxton, Kate Firmin, Roberta Norwood. D. H. Harkins,
stage manager ; John Moore, prompter, and R. Stoepel. ** Divorce "
was the first production of the season. This ''play of contempo-
raneous interest," as Mr. Daly called it, was a dramatization of
Anthony Trollope's novel, " He Knew He Was Right." It ran two
hundred nights, and had this cast :
Alfred Adriance
TempletOQ Jitt
FaDny Ten Eyck
Mrs. Ten Eyck
Lolu Ten Eyck
fudge Kemp .
Mrs* Kemp
D. H. Harkins
. . James Lewis
. . Clara Morris
. . Fanny Morant
Fanny Davenport
David Whiting
Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Kitty Ida Yearance
Nellie Kate Claxton
Pam John Burnett
Capt L3mde .... Louis James
Dr. Lang Geo. Devere
Jim Owen S. Fawcett
Molly Nellie Mortimer
Flora Mary Cary
Grace Linda Dietz
Jenny Louise Volmer
Burrit W. J. Le Moyne
Henry Duncan . . . Henry Crisp
Dc Witt . . . Wm. Davidge, Sr.
Christmas .... Frank Chapman
A special matinee of ** Divorce" was given Jan. i, 1872, when
Jules Levy executed a cornet solo.
The company left Jersey City Feb. 22, at 8.03 a. m. for Philadel-
phia, arriving there at 10.15 a. m. They commenced a performance
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of " Divorce " at i p. m. which terminated at 4.20. At 4.45 they
left for New York, arriving in Jersey City at 6.55, and performed tte
play at the Fifth Avenue the same night.
"Old Heads and Young Hearts" was acted March 19, with
Geo. H. Griffiths (first appearance here) as Jesse Rural.
"Fernande" was revived March 20 for the benefit of Fanny
Morant. " Wives as They Were, and Maids as They Are " was
played March 21. "The Provoked Husband " March 22-23; "Frou
Frou " March 25.
" Article 47 " had its first production here April 2, and Clara Mor-
ris' acting of Cora made it the sensation of the day. The cast was:
Count De Rives .
George Dubamel
M. Chatelard . .
Mme. Duhamel .
Dr. Paul Combes
Henry Delille . .
Foreman of Jury .
Baroness . . .
Victor . . . .
. Geo. H. Griffiths
. . ^^"7 Crisp
. Owen S. Fawcett
Mrs. G. H. Griffiths
. . W. Davidge
. . Louis James
... J. Burnett
Fanny Davenport
George Parkes
Potain .
Old Simon
Marcelle
Countess
President
Lauristot
Cora . •
Lizette .
Marie
James Lewis
W. J. Le Moync
Linda Dietz
Roberta Norwood
D. H. Harkisi
Geo. DcTcrc
Clara Morris
. Ida Yeannce
. Louise Volmer
Clara Morris took a benefit May 15, and " Article 47 " was acted
for the forty-seventh time. It was acted for the seventy-seventh
and last time, June 15, when the season closed.
The next season opened Sept. 3, 1872, with the following company:
Fanny Davenport, Mrs. G. H. Gilbert, Kate Claxton, Rosa Deerham,
Clara Morris, Linda Dietz, Mary Cary, Roberta Norwood, Miss Grif-
fiths, Fanny Morant, Sara Jewett, Nellie Mortimer (Mrs. G. F. Dc-
vere), Mrs. C. Abbott, Chas. Fisher, James Lewis, Charles Rockwell,
J. F. Davens, Frank Chapman, Louis James, W. J. Le Moync, James
G. Peakes, Edmond Pierce, Georgie Langley (Mrs. Charles Furbish),
Miss Deane, W. Beekman, Wm. Davidge, Henry Crisp, Owen S.
Fawcett, D. Whiting, J. G. Burnett, Mrs. Barnes, George Clarke,
B. T. Ringgold, G. H. Griffiths and G. Godfrey. The initial per-
formance was Bronson Howard's comedy " Diamonds," which had
this cast:
Hamilton WyckoflE
Dr. Shuttleworth
'Enery Thomas .
Mrs. Skidmore
Mrs. Plunkett
Mrs. Vandyke
Reddington . .
Uncle Ned . .
Truesdell . . .
. . H. Crisp
W. Davidge
. O. S. Fawcett
Nellie Mortimer
Georgie Langley
Fanny Morant
C. H. Rockwell
W. J. Le Moyne
B. T. Ringgold
Jerome . .
... G. H. Griffiths
Plunkett .
.... J. G. Burnett
The Todd .
. . Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Percival
.... Geo. CUrkc
Todd . .
. . . . James Lewis
Judge . .
. . . David Whiting
Nelly . .
. . Fanny Davenport
Herminie .
.... Clara Morris
Mabel . .
Sara Jewett
** Diamonds " was withdrawn Oct. 28, for ** The Road to Rain"
when Charles Fisher made his first appearance as Dornton, H. Crisp as
Harry Dornton, George Clarke as Charles Goldfinch, O. S. Fawcett
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as Jacob, Mary Gary as Jenny, Mrs. G. H. Gilbert as Widow Warren,
and Linda Dietz as Sophia. Oct. 30, and matinee Nov. 2, *' The Belle's
Stratagem," was played, with Louis James as Doricourt, Mr. Davidge
as Old Hardy, Geo. Clarke as Flutter, Fanny Davenport as Letitia,
Fanny Morant as Mrs. Rockett and Linda Dietz as Lady Frances.
" Everybody's Friend " was seen Nov. 4 for the first time in three
years and had this cast :
Felix Featherly .
Major De Boots .
Mrs. Swansdowne
Louis James
James Lewis
Fanny Morant
Mrs. De Boots
Icebrook . .
Mrs. Featherly
On Nov. 6-9, for the first time in seventeen
slant, or Wine Works Wonders," was produced,
Old Mirabel .
Duratette . .
First Bravo
Bissarre . . * .
Young Mirabel
G. H. Griffiths
B. T. Ringgold
. . J. Burnett
Fanny Davenport
Geo. Clarke
Lamerce
Petit . .
Oriana ,
Maid
. Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
. . B. T. Ringgold
. . . . Sara Jewett
years, " The Incon-
with this cast :
. . Georgie Langley
. . . O. S. Fawcctt
• . . Clara Morris
. . . Miss Deane
" The Inconstant " is taken from " The Wild Goose Chase," by
Beaumont and Fletcher. Several of the names of the characters
were copied, and the language of whole scenes altered from blank
verse to simple prose. In 1807, the scene in the fourth act, between
Duretette and Bisarre, was hissed for its grossness, portions of which
have been retained by managers ever since.
" The Road to Ruin " was given Nov. 11;" The Belle's Strata-
gem" Nov. 12, 13.
•• The Merry Wives of Windsor " was revived Nov. 19, with this
cast:
Chas. Fisher
Sir John Falstaff .
Mrs. Ford . . .
Dr. Caius . . . . W
Ford Geo. Clarke
Anne Page Sara Jewett
Mrs. Page Fanny Morant
Fanny Davenport
J. Le Moyne
Shallow . . .
Hugh Evans ,
Dame Quickly
Slender . . .
Page . . .
. D. Whiting
W. Davidge
Mrs. Gilbert
James Lewis
Louis James
"The School for Scandal " was presented Dec. 9, 11, 13, and cast
thus:
Sir Peter Teazle . . . Chas. Fisher
Charles Surface . . Geo. H. Clarke
Sir Benjamin Backbite, B. T. Ringgold
Lady Teazle . . Fanny Davenport
Mrs. Candour . . . Fanny Morant
Lady Sneerwell . . Nellie Mortimer
Sir Oliver .... G. H. Griffiths
Joseph Louis James
Crabtrec W. Davidge
Rowley D. Whiting
Moses James Lewis
Trip O. S. Fawcett
Snake J. G. Burnett
Careless Geo. Devere
Sir Henry J. G. Peakes
Maria Linda Dietz
Thomas de Walden's drama, " The Baroness/' was seen Dec. 10-12
and Dec. 14, with this cast :
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Count de Lavenay . . G. H. Griffiths
Ralph Yarley .... C. Rockwell
Roland Harry Crisp
Simonet D. Whiting
John Carroll
Baroness . . . Mrs. C. D. Abbott
Genevieve Kate Claxton
Julie Nellie Mortimer
This was the first appearance on any stage of Mrs. C. D. Abbott.
On Dec. i6, 19, 20, " Married Life," was presented ; Dec. 17, 18, 21,
" A Bold Stroke for a Husband." " New Year's Eve, or False
Shame," by Frank Marshall, was presented Dec. 23, for the first
time in this country, and with this cast :
Earl of Dashington . . . D. Whiting Frank Percy ... B. T. Ringgold
Hon. Chas. Ewart . . John Burnett Phillip Owen S. Fawcett
Mrs. Howard . . Mrs. G. H. Gilbert Magdalen Clara Morris
Lord Chilton .... Geo. Clarke Constance . . . Fanny Davenport
Capt. Earnest . . . C. H. Rockwell Mary Nellie Mortimer
Col. Howard .... W. Davidge
This comedy was performed on the afternoon of January i, 1873.
A few hours later the theatre was in ashes. The wardrobe, scenery,
and furniture were all destroyed, as well as many valuable books and
papers. It was first discovered to be on fire at five o'clock Wednesday,
4.45 P.M., Jan. I. The fire broke out in the furnaces undemeadi
the box office, in the front of the theatre. The almost simultaneous
bursting out of the flames all over the bouse looked so strange that
numbers felt convinced that some malicious persons had set fire to
the theatre.
Mr. Daly leased the Worrell Sisters' New York Theatre (Broadway,
near Eighth), and opened it as the " Fifth Avenue Theatre," Jan.
21, 1873, with " Alixe."
THE FIFTH AVENUE HALL
THIS theatre was not rebuilt until Dec. 10, 1877, when it was
called ** The Fifth Avenue Hall." Robert Heller, the magi-
cian, took possession of it and closed May 18, 1878. On Nov. 19^
several members of the French opera bou£fe troupe, gave a concert
here. The programme embraced a number of selections, from works
of French composers. Zelie Weil, soprano; M. Mialet, baritone;
Mile. Cecilia, imitations of singing birds ; a duet by Mile. Weil and
M. Doria; and a violin solo by M. Kapp formed a portion of the
entertainment.
On Dec. 23 the name of the house was changed to " Minnie
CuMMiNGs' Drawing Room Theatre." It was an open hall with a
miniature stage. The entertainment was ** an operatic lark in two
escapades," entitled " Manhattan Beach, or Love Among the
Breakers " : Russell G. Glover, Thomas Bartlemann, Julian Francisco,
Kate Goodall, Vernona Jarbeau, Mira Lucas.
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''In and Out of Place" was also given, with Frank Drew as
Clod — his first appearance in New York since his European tour —
Sol. Smith, Jr., as Etiquette and Minnie Cummings as Letty. Louise
Beaudet and Adelaide Cherrie also appeared in the farce " Monsieur
Jacques." Frank Drew acted The Irish Emig^rant. The house was
then dosed by an injunction.
THE MADISON SQUARE THEATRE
STEELE MACKAYE was the next manager of the house, which
he called "The Madison Square Theatre/' and opened on
April 23, 1879 with "Aftermath, or Won at Last," originally pro-
duced at Wallack's Theatre in Dec. 1877. The cast here was:
Grace Fleming
Mrs. Bunker .
Major Hunker
Flora Fiti^ggle
John Fleming .
Dr. Sterling .
. A^es Lx>rln£
Gabnel du Sauld
. Edward Lamb
Genevieve Rogers
Steele Mack aye
Joseph Frankau
Mrs. Tracy
Jane . . .
Prof. Tracy
Will Tracy .
Haron . .
Jack . . .
Laura Le Gaire
Helen Sedgwick
C. W. CoiUdock
Frank Aiken
. J. C. Padgett
Geo. F. Browne
A benefit was given May 19 to Steele Mackaye. The season
closed May 20. This theatre was reopened June 2, by John Saville
and Lee with a production of " Pinafore."
This theatre may be said to have taken a new lease of life when
Steele Mackaye, backed by the Messrs. Mallory, rebuilt the interior^
furnished it sumptuously, and provided it with a double stage.
Mackaye gathered an unusually large and competent company. The
practically new theatre was opened Feb. 4, 1880, with a slightly
altered version of " An Iron Will/' entitled " Hazel Kirke," which
bad this cast :
Dolly Dutton .
Dunstan Kirke
Bamev O'Flynn
Lord iTravcrs .
Aaron Rodney
Pittacus («reen
Hazel Kirke .
Gabriel du Sauld
C. W. Couldock
Edward Coleman
£ben Plvmpton
Dominick Murray
. Thos. Whiffen
. Effie EUsler
Clara Annie Ellsler
Dan Geo. drtj
Lady Travers .... Cecile Rush
Mercy .... Mrs. Thos. WhitTen
Met Jos. Frankau
Joe F. BartoQ
Thomas Henry Jones
Besides those who appeared in the cast of ** Hazel Kirke," the
regular company included Rose Coghlan, Ada Gilman, Genevieve
Stebbins, Josephine Craig, Frank Weston, B. T. Ringgold and
Richard Brennan. Daniel Frohman was business manager of the
house, and Bernard MoUenhauer, musical director. A series of
Easter concerts commenced Thursday afternoon, April i, by mem-
bers of the Italian opera company, including Marie Marimon, Anna
de Bolocca, Campanini, Galassi, and Emilie Ambre. The second
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concert took place April 8. Emma Thursby, Julia Christin (first
appearance in New York), Ch. Fritsch, Sig. Angelo Torriani, Sig.
Lencioni, Bernard Mollenhauer, A. H. Pease, and Geo. Colby were
the artists.
Edwin Booth made his appearance prior to sailing for Europe, at
a matinee June 28, for the benefit of the fund to erect a statue to
Edgar Allan Poe in Central Park. Among the volunteers were
Clara Morris, Ole Bull, Frank C. Bangs, Bianca Lablanche (Blanche
Davenport), the Swedish Ladies' Quartet, Nellie Summers, Harry
Edwards, B. Mollenhauer, J. Steele Mackaye, Maud Morgan, Effie
Ellsler, Geo. Clarke, Thomas Whiflfen and Geo. A. Conly. The pro-
gramme consisted of dramatic scenes and recitations, a concert, and
** The Taming of the Shrew," which had this cast :
Petruchio Edwin Booth
Gremio T. WhifEen
Pedro Geo. C. Jordan
The Tailor T. F. Brennan
Music Master . . . John Matthews
The Cook . . . Lysander Thompson
Katharina Effie Ellsler
Baptista J. Dayean
Biondello Murry Woods
Curtis Louisa Eldridge
Clara Morris did the sleep-walking scene from " Macbeth."
'* Hazel Kirke " was put on for a run of six weeks, and during the
first week of its performance " Masks and Faces" was put in reh^rsa].
Rose Coghlan was the leading lady of the theatre. " Hazel Kirke"
did not seem to make a strong impression. The critics condemned
the piece, and the business gradually declined. During the rehearsals
of " Masks and Faces " " Hazel Kirke " all at once took a sudden
change, and the houses became much larger. By the time " Masks
and Faces " was ready for production, " Hazel Kirke " was crowding
the theatre. All the country managers came to see the play, bat
none of them thought it would succeed out of New York. Its suc-
cess prevented the appearance of Rose Coghlan, and she drew her
1(8,000 that season without doing a night's work for the theatre.
The business continued very large, and authors who had contracts
for the production of other plays were bought off for an entire year.
After two years the cast was almost entirely changed. Charles W.
Couldock was sent out on the road with a " Hazel Kirke "company.
Steele Mackaye made his debut Nov. 9, as Aaron Rodney, in place
of Dominick Murray, on alternate nights, and Georgia Cayvan made
her New York d^but, acting Dolly Button. At the matinee Nov. 13,
Dorah Leigh made her dramatic d^but, acting Dolly Dutton. The
new cast continued nearly 200 nights more. Effie Elsler, having a
slight misunderstanding with the management, withdrew, and Carrie
Wyatt played the r61e of Hazel with the travelling company for a
few weeks. She was succeeded by Carrie Turner, Bijou Heron,
Maud Osborne (Mrs. Gustave Frohman), and Annie Russell. The
original Lord Travers in the first production of " Hazel Kirke " was
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Lord Maguay, a real English nobleman, who had been engaged in
England. He " acted *' the part one night, and was paid to cancel
his contract. He was succeeded by Ben Ringgold, and he was suc-
ceeded at this theatre by Eben Plympton, who in turn gave way to
Gus Levick and Geo. Clarke, who alternated between the parts of
Travers and Rodney. Steele Mackaye played at different times
Travers, Dunstan, Barney, and Rodney. Later on Henry Miller
acted Travers on the road, as did Edwin Arden, Henry Lee, Charles
B. Welles, and J. G. Grahame.
On the evening of Feb. 26, 1880, a few moments prior to opening
the doors for the performance, the gas man, while lighting up,
brought his torch in contact with the drop-curtain, and it was
quickly destroyed. The steam ventilating apparatus of the theatre
quickly dispelled the smoke, the doors were thrown open, the public
admitted, and about twenty minutes later than the usual time the
performance commenced. A drop-curtain was extemporized.
The one hundredth performance of this play occurred May 11, 1880,
and the three hundredth on Nov. 29. Jean Bumside appeared Dec.
7 as Hazel, and acted during the illness of Jefirevs Lewis. During
the spring of 1881 trouble occurred between Steele Mackaye and the
Mallory Bros. His name was removed from the bills as manager.
He applied to the courts to rescind the contract he had made with
Marshall H. Mallory, and to restore his property in ** Hazel Kirke **
etc. He had agreed to give his services as author, actor, and manager
for ^5,000 per year, but evidently believed that when he ceased to
serve the Messrs. Mallory & Co., he would retain the rights of his
own plays. The courts decided otherwise, and " Hazel Kirke " re-
mained the property of the Mallorys after Mackaye left the theatre.
The Mallory Brothers never produced anything foreign at this
theatre. Neither did they encourage foreign actors to come to them,
but found talent among their own countrymen and countrywomen.
Dr. Mallory is a clergyman and editor of TAr Churchman, the organ
of the Episcopal Church. Marshall H. Mallory attended to the busi-
ness interests of the firm.
This theatre was closed April 15 (Good Friday). " Hazel Kirke"
was withdrawn May 31, 1881, after its four hundred and eighty-sixth
consecutive representation. "The Professor," written by W. H. Gil-
lette, was produced June i with this cast:
Prof. Hopkins .
Mrs. Elliott
Daisy Brown .
Henry Marston
Estelle . . .
Grace Gay . .
Thomkins . .
Gostavus . .
Annie Timms .
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W. H. Gillette
. Nellie Taylor
Georpe Cay van
Harry Lacy
. Nellie Moran
. Marie Chester
Leslie Allen
. C. W. Butler
Josephine Bailey
Molly Merry .
Moses Brown .
Susy Sundown
Fred Bangs
Jack Toplcy .
Dotty Pmney .
Minnie Moss .
Thomas . .
Sheriff . . .
Helen Ottolengul
E. L. Tilton
. BeUe Melville
D. H. Chase
A. WaldroQ
. Belle Jackson
. Maude Stuart
Chas. Eldridge
. Harry Hogrna
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On account of the attempted assassination of President James A.
Garfield, no performance was given matinee or night of July 2.
The one hundredth representation of " The Professor " occurred
Sept. 8. The theatre was closed evening of Sept. 20, in consequence
of the death of President Garfield, also on Monday night, Sept. 26,
the day of the funeral.
"The Professor" had a run of 151 consecutive performances, and
was acted for the last time here at the matinee Oct. 29. "Esme-
ralda," by Mrs. Burnett, was first acted here Oct. 29. It had already
been produced at the Grand Opera House, Newark, N. J. by the
company which presented it here. The cast was:
Lydia Ann . . . Kate Denin Wilson
Dave Hardy . . . Eben Plympton
Jack Desmond . . £. A. McDowell
Nora Desmond . . . Agnes Booth
Marquis de Montessin
Davenport Bebus
Kate Desmond
George Drew .
Elbert Rogers
Esmeralda
Estabrook
. May Gallagher
Edwin Knowles
Leslie Allen
. Annie Russdl
Thomas Wbifien
Sophie Clara Hyatt
The one hundredth performance of " Esmeralda" took place Feb.
3, 1882; on Feb. 26 John E. Owens appeared in the r61e of Elbert
Rogers, and Mrs. Thomas Whiflfen in that of Lydia Ann. The one
hundred and fiftieth performance occurred March 24 ; the two hun-
dredth on May 12, and the two hundred and fiftieth July i. A
matinee performance was given on April 3 for the benefit of the
Actors' Fund. On July 4 E. J. Buckley, Viola Allen (first appear-
ance on any stage), Mrs. Leslie Allen, Fanny Reeves (Mrs. E. A.
McDowell), and Louise Dillon appeared in the cast. Viola Allen
succeeded Annie Russell as Esmeralda. She made a pronounced
success, and was at once engaged for 1882-83. " Esmeralda" was
acted for the three hundred and fiftieth and last time Saturday,
Oct. 7.
" Young Mrs. Winthrop," by Bronson Howard, had its first per-
formance Oct. 9, with this cast :
Douglass Winthrop . . Geo. Clarke
Constance Winthrop . Carrie Turner
Ruth Winthrop . Mrs. Thos. WhifiEen
Mrs. Dick Chetwyn . . Agnes Booth
Buxton Scott .... Thos. Whiffen
Dr. Mellbanke . . W. J. Lc Movnc
Herbert Winthrop . . Henry Miller
Jeanette Delia Stillwcll
Edith Maude Stuart
The one hundredth performance took place Jan. 12, 1883. The one
hundred and fiftieth March 5. On Feb. 5 Ada Dyas acted Mrs.
Dick Chetwyn ; Agnes Booth, Young Mrs. Winthrop (for the first
time) ; E. H. Stephens, Dr. Mellbanke ; Jean Clara Walters, Ruth.
Edwin Arden and L. F. Massen were also in the cast. " Young
Mrs. Winthrop" was played for the last time April 7.
"The Russian Honeymoon," by Mrs. Burton N. Harrison, was
produced April 9, and thus cast :
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Alexis Fred Bryton Micheline .... Estelle Clajrton
Poleska Agnes Booth KenlikofiE Max Freeman
Baroness Ada Dyas Osip Edwin Arden
Ivan W. J. Le Moyne
It had been previously played here by amateurs in December, 1 882.
A matinee for the benefit ol the Actors* Fund, was given Thursday,
April 12. Geo. W. Cable, the novelist, gave readings afternoon
of April 23. "The Russian Honeymoon " was acted until June 4,
when the theatre closed for the regular season. The fourth summer
season commenced June 5, with William Young^s play, " The Rajah,
or Wyncot's Ward," which had this cast :
Harold Wyncot . . . Geo. Clarke
Gladys Rillie Deaves
Joseph Jekyll . . . W. J. Le Moyne
Emilia Jekyll Enid Leslie
Richard Jocelyn . . . Thos. Whiffen
Mrs. Pringle . . Mrs. Thos. WhifiEen
Buttons Alfred Klein
Cragin Max Freeman
Job Jekyll J. Frankaa
Saturday matinees were omitted during the summer, but Wednes-
day matinees were commenced June 13. August 20 H. M. Pitt
acted Harold Wyncot ; Carrie Turner, Gladys ; Esther Lyon, Mary ;
and J. O. Barrows, Richard. Marion Elmore first appeared Sept. 10,
as Emilia.
The one hundredth night was Sept. 1 1. Geo. Clarke reappeared
as Harold Oct. 8, Dominick Murray was seen as Cragin, Marie
Burroughs as Gladys, and E. M. Holland (first appearance at this
theatre) as Job Jekyll.
''The Rajah" reached its one hundred and fiftieth performance
Oct. 3 1 . An extra matinee on Nov. 6 (Election Day) was given.
The play was withdrawn Dec. 10, when Henry C. De Mille's drama
** Delmer's Daughter, or Duty," was produced with this cast :
Dr. Van Amem
John Delmer .
Martha . . .
Margaret . .
. Walden Ramsay
. W. J. Le Moyne
Mrs. Thos. Whitten
. . Fanny Reeves
Esther Enid Leslie
Rhoda Marie Burroughs
Dr. West Gea Clarke
Paley Thos. WhifiEen
Proving a failure, it was withdrawn Dec. 17, and " The Rajah " was
revived. "The Rajah" was acted for the last time Jan. 29, 1884.
The theatre was closed Jan. 30, and Boyesen's play, " Alpine Roses,"
was seen for the first time Jan. 3 1 and thus cast :
Herr Von Stein^;g . Thos. Whiflen
Julius Hahn . . . W. J. Le Mojme
Hansel Geo. Garke
Wimple W. H. Pope
Roudel Harry Hogan
Ilka Georgia Cajrvan
Irma Marie Burroughs
Uberta .... Mrs. Thos. Whitten
Count Von Domfield, Richard Mansfield
Countess Von Domfield
Mme. liska Von Stamwitz
Mme. Modjeska appeared in " Adrienne Lecouvreur," afternoon
of March 6, for the benefit of the Polish school " Alpine Roses " was
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played for the last time Thursday, April lo. The theatre was closed
April II (Good Friday). There was no matinee April I2, and in
the evening " May Blossom, or Two Loves/' by David Bclasco had
its initial representation, and was thus cast :
May Blossom . .
Tom Blossom . .
Steve Harland
Richard Ashcroft
** Uncle '' Bartlett
Owen Hathaway
Capt. Dnimmond
Yank
Geor|^a Cajrvan
Benj. Maginlev
Jos. Wheelock
Walden Ramsay
W. T. Le Moyne
. Tbos. WhifiEen
Henry Talbot
. Master Tommy Russell
Lola . .
Deborah .
Hank Bluster
Hiram Sloane
£ph . • > .
MilUe . .
Little May .
. . . UttleBeBe
Mrs. Tbos. Whi£Een
. KioFHedley
Jos. rruikaa
. . 1. N. Loof
• £tta Hawkins
The one hundredth performance of " May Blossom " took place July
21, the one hundred and fiftieth Sept 9, and the last perfiMrm-
ance Sept. 27. Dion Boucicault gave a lecture on ** The Art of
Acting" afternoon May 8. Benj. Maginley died at Westchester,
N. Y., June 3, 1888, from heart disease.
On September i A. M. Palmer entered into partnership with the
Mallory Brothers, and the policy of the theatre was entirely changed.
The " Sunday School " drama was abandoned and Mr. l4dmer pio-
duced on Sept. 29 " The Private Secretary," with this cast :
Mr. Cattermole . . W. J. Le Moyne
Douglas .... Herbert Keicey
Rev. Robert Spaulding, Frank Thornton
Marsland .... M. A. Kennedy
Harry Walden Ramsay
Gibson Thos. Whiffen
John M. Morton
Knox J. Dehimafff
Thomas Harry Hona
Edith OlgaBraiidoi
Eva Daisy Hodgkinsoo
Miss Ashford . . Mrs. T. Whtfen
Mrs. Stead .... Lizzie Duroj
It was a screaming farce, with a low comedy clergyman as the
hero. Its success was prodigious and Dr. Mallory offered no protest
to it.
Harriet Jay made her d^but at a matinee on Nov. 24 as Lady
Clancarty in the drama of that name, supported by Charles Glenney,
Adeline Stanhope, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Whiffen, R J. Henley,
J. W. Pigott, Charles Coote, M. Morton, A. Lindsay, Charles Sci-
bert, and Miss Hodgkinson. Edward M. Holland acted Gibson
Dec. 22. " The Private Secretary " had its one hundredth perform-
ance Jan. 2, 1885.
Frank S. Thornton took a benefit matin6e Feb. 12, when " Broken
Hearts/* by W. S. Gilbert, was produced, with this cast :
Prince Florian
Mousta . .
The Lady Hilda
L. F. Massen
F. S. Thornton
Maud Harrison
Lady Melusine
Lady Vavir .
Lady Amanthis
Marie Greenwikl
. Annie Rotsell
Sarah Estor
" The Private Secretary " was acted for the one hundred and fif-
tieth time Feb. 20.
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421
A. M. Palmer assumed exclusive control of the theatre March 13.
On the 1 6th Enid Leslie played Eva; Walden Ramsav, Douglas ;
Harry Allen, Marsland ; and John H. Browne, Harry. The two hun-
dredth and last performance here of '* The Private Secretary " took
place April 11. "Sealed Instructions/* by Mrs. Julia Campbell
Ver Planck, was seen, for the first time on any stage, April 13, and
had this cast :
Lord Dorchester
Mons Gervais . .
Guy Dnnbar . . .
Gerald Dunbar . .
Mrs. Houghton
Mathilde
Capt Lionel . . .
. Fred Robinson
W. J. Le Nfoyne
Herbert Kelcey
Walden Ramsay
Madison Dennison
. . H. M. Pitt
Benton Tbos. WbifTea
Servant Harry Hogan
Ada Annie Russell
Katherine .... Jessie Millward
Susanne Lena Langdon
Appleby Fred Ross
This was the d^but here of Frederic Robinson.
Shortly afterwards J. H. Stoddart acted Benton, Maud Harrison
Katherine, and Jessie Millward Ada. The play's run closed June 6,
after fifty-six consecutive performances.
John T. Raymond beg^n a summer season June 8, with " In
Chancery," which had this cast :
Montage
Dionysius
Dr. Titus
Hinxman
Gawge .
{ohn
buzzard
John T. Ravmond
. T. H. Glenney
Chas. M. Collins
C. P. Flockton
Harry HoUiday
. £. H. Sothem
Lysander Thompson
Mrs. Smith
Marmaduke
Patricia
Amelia . .
Walker
Kittles . .
Olga Brandon
BeSiie Hunter
Emily Stowe
Katie Wilson
Adele Clarke
Etta Hawkins
'' For Congpress " was produced by Mr. Raymond July 6, and his
engagement closed July 25. For the first time in its history* this
house was closed for one week, commencing July 27, but was re-
opened Aug. 3 with '' The Willow Copse/' C. W. Couldock being the
star. The cast was :
Rose Fielding . .
Sir Richard Vaughan
BUI Staggers . . .
Arthur Apsley . .
Colonel Vanguard
Lucy Vanguard . .
L3mx
. Carrie Turner
. A. S. Lipman
Samuel Hemple
Walden Ramsay
John Woodard
Kate V. Touscy
Sidney Couldock
Mee
Dick
Hulks
Auffustos .
Lady Apsley
Joe . . .
George . .
Mrs. Charies Walcot
Charies WalcoC
Thomas Whiflea
Marv Mvers
W. L. Dennison
. Charles Carey
Mme. Janish was announced to appear in " Anselma " Aug. 31, but
was enjoined from producing the same, as it was a version of Sar-
dou's *' Andrea,*' otherwise '' Agnes/' the sole American right of
which belonged to Agnes Ethel. The theatre was closed until
Sept. 7, when a compromise was made, and " Anselma " was acted
for the first time on any stage, and thus cast :
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Count Marcelin .
Count de Brionne
Dr. Brazilos . .
Henry Clay . .
Stella . . . .
Basil . . . .
Oroide . . . .
Sidonie . . . .
Henry Miller
. Max Freeman
Leslie Edmunds
G. H. Leonard
Gabriel du Sauld
W. J. Ferguson
John G. McDonald
Jenny Karsner
Joseph . . .
Genevra Inzersoll
Janish
Anselma . .
Lambert . .
M. B. HofFman
Graffit . . .
. . H. S. Millwaid
Kraft . . .
. . . . M. Mortem
Celine . . .
. . . Nettie Abbott
Pierre . . '.
. . . Harry Hogan
" Sealed Instructions" was revived Oct. 5» owing to the failure of
" Anselma."
There was no matinee performance on Nov. 7, but " Saints and
Sinners " was first acted that night, and had this cast :
Captain Eustace
Samuel Hoggard
Peter Greenacre
Jack Raddles .
Letty Fletcher
Fanny Parridge .
Jacob Fletcher
Ralph Kingsmill
Herbert Kelcey
W. J. Le Moyne
William Davidge
Walden Ramsay
Marie Burroughs
Marie Green wald
. J. H. Stoddart
. L. F. Massen
Lot Burden
Prabble . .
Uncle Bamberry
Leeson . .
Tom Marks
Porter . . .
Lydia . . .
Mrs. Parridge
. . E. M. Hdland
C. P. Flockton
. . Frank Drew
Herbert S. Millwaid
. . Alfred Becks
. . Henry Hogan
Mrs. F. J. Phimps
. . Lizzie Duroj
A triple performance for the Actors' Fund took place Feb. 4, 1886,
under the management of Aug. Daly, and with the co-operation of
A. M. Palmer and Lester Wallack. The plan of entertainment, a
novel one, was thus arranged : Mr. Wallack's company appeared at
two o'clock on that day at Wallack's Theatre in the second act of
" The Rivals/' at three o'clock they appeared at Daly's Theatre in
the fourth act, and at four o'clock they appeared at the Madison
Square Theatre in the last act of " The Rivals." Mr. Palmer's com-
pany appeared at two o'clock at the Madison Square Theatre in the
first act of " Engaged," at three o'clock they appeared at Wallack's
Theatre in the second, and at four o'clock at Daly's Theatre in the
last act of ** Engaged." Mr. Daly's company appeared at Daly's
Theatre at two o'clock in the first act of '* Love on Crutches," at
three o'clock they appeared at the Madison Square Theatre in the
second act, and at four o'clock they appeared at Wallack's Theatre in
the last act of " Love on Crutches." Mr. Wallack addressed the
audience at Daly's, Mr. Palmer at Wallack's, and Mr. Daly at the
Madison Square. Reserved seats were $2, and were good for cither
theatre.
" Saints and Sinners " had its one hundredth performance here
Feb. 12, 1886, and was acted for the last time Feb. 22.
" Engaged," was presented Feb. 23, with this cast:
Mr. Symperson
An£:us Macalister .
Major McGillicuddy
Belinda Treherne
Cheviot Hill . .
W. J. Le Moyne
. L. F. Massen
. Frank Drew
. Agnes Booth
Herbert Kelcey
Mrs. Macalister . Mrs. E. J. Phillips
Belvawney . . . . C. P. Flocktoa
Minnie Maud Harrison
Maegie Annie Russell
Parker .... Marie Green wald
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It was acted until March 30, when ** Broken Hearts " and " Old
Love Letters " were produced. The cast of " Broken Hearts "
Lady Melusine
Lady Amanthis
Prince Floiian
Marie Greenwald
Lulu Esther
. L. F. Massen
Lady Hilda .... Maud Harrison
Lady Vavir Annie Russell
Mousta W. J. Le Moyne
In ** Old Love Letters," Agnes Booth and Herbert Kelcey played
Mrs. Brownlee and Warburton. This bill continued until April 19,
when •* Our Society " was seen for the first time, and with this
cast :
Philip Van Pelt . . Herbert Kelcey
Ferdinand C. Tupper, Walden Ramsay
Reginald Rae . . . W. J. Le Moyne
Socrates Browning . E. M. Holland
Senator Montgomery, William Davidge
Hon. Reuben Cary . . Frank Drew
Mrs. Katharine Spencer
Mrs. E. J. PhiUips
Sylvia Spencer . . Annie Russell
Mrs. Ferdinand C. Tupper
Maod Harrison
Miss Constance Grey . May Robson
Mrs. Van Pelt . . Virginia Buchanan
Mrs. Athburton . . . Lixzie Duroy
Mrs. Darlington Browne
Marie Greenwald
Mr. Starling ... C. P. Flockton
Williams . . . . H. S. Mill ward
May Robson is the wife of Dr. Brown» medical examiner of the
police department of this city.
The season closed May i, and a summer season commenced
May 3, R. M. Field, manager of the Boston Museum* having rented
the house for the purpose of presenting Richard Mansfield in
A. C. Gunter's comedy, acted for the first time, called " Prince Karl."
It received this cast :
Karl Von Arhmien, Richard Mansfield
Spartan Spotts . . . Charles Kent
Algernon Bnggs . . . A. R. VVhytal
SvTvio Salvolio . . C. £. Boardman
Pippo di Monti . . William Malley
Mrs. Daphne Lowell
Mrs. J. R. Vincent
The one hundredth performance of ** Prince Karl " occurred July
20. During the warm weather ladies were served with free ices.
On Aug. 2 these changes were made in the cast :
Mrs. Florence Lx>well, Matda Craigen
Miss Alicia Lowell . . Helen Dayne
J. Cool Dragon . . Wm. Sevroour
Markey Davis .... James Nolan
Gustavus . . . H. P. Whittemore
Guiseppi (t. B. Bates
Florence Lowell Beatrice Cameron
Alicia Lowell . . . Emma Sheridan
Mayor of Karlshopp ... Mr. Hell
Karl Von Arhmien, Richard Mansfield
Daphne Lowell . . . Effie Germon
Cool ' Jos. Frankau
Markey Harry Gwjrnette
Spotts Cyril Scott
Algernon .... Albert Roberts
Gustavus Mr. Malley
•• Held by the Enemy," W. H. Gillette's military drama, was first
acted here Aug. 16. It had been previously done at the Criterion
Theatre, Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. 22 of the same year. It was thus
cast here:
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Mai. Gen. Stamburg, Chas. W. Stokes
Col. Charles Prescott . Geo. R. Parks
Lieut Gordon Hayne . J. £. Kellerd
Brigade Surgeon Fielding
Melbourne McDowell
Asst. Surgeon Hathaway, H. A. Moran
Thomas Henry Bean, Chas. S. Dickson
Uncle Rufus . . . Harry Woodson
Capt. Woodford . . . D. J. Sullivan
Hinton .... Jean H. Williams
Euphemia McCreery
Mrs. M. A. Farren
Rachel McCreery . . Kathrp Kidder
Susan McCreery . . . Louise Dillon
Sentry Hugh Fuller
Clerk W.H.Pope
It terminated its run Oct. 23.
This house was closed for One week commencing Oct. 25, and
reopened Nov. i, with " Jim the Penman," by Sir Chas. Young, with
this cast :
James Ralston
(aron Hartfeld
Captain Redwood
Lord Drelincourt .
Jack Ralston . .
Mr. Chapstone
Mr. Netnerby . .
Frederic Robinson
. W. J. Le Mojrne
£. M. Holland
. Louis F. Massen
. Walden Ramsay
C. P. Flockton
Harry HoUiday
Dr. PettjTwise .
Agnes Ralston
Lad^ Dunscombe
Louis Percival .
George . . .
Mrs. Ralston .
Mrs. Chapstone
William Davidge
Maud Harrison
Mrs. £. J. Philtipi
H. M. Pitt
Herbert MiUward
. Agnes Booth
. May Robsoo
" Jim the Penman " was originally acted at Chicago, 111.
A special performance took place on the afternoon of Nov. 18, for
the trial of a dramatization of W. D. Howells' novel, " A Foregone
Conclusion," with this cast :
Don Ippolito
Henry Ferris
Veneranda
John Billings
Alex Salvini
L. F. Massen
May Robson
£. M. Holland
Mrs. Verbrain . Mrs. £. J. Phillipi
The Cononico . . . H. Millward
Florida Marie Burroughs
Nina Marie GreeninJd
Sidney Woollett gave six morning poetic recitals as follows : Jan.
3, 1887, Tennyson's " Elaine; " Jan. 10, " Guinevere; " Jan 19, "The
Passing of Arthur;" Jan. 24, "Philip Van Artevelde; " Jan. 31,
Shakespeare's " King John ; " and Feb. 7, " The Tempest."
The production of Brander Matthews' " Margery's Lovers " was
the second in the series of Authors' Matinees, and given for the first
time in America Jan. 11, with this cast:
Commodore Brevoort .C. P. Flockton Mrs. Webster. . Mrs. E. J. PhilBps
Lieut. John Alden . . Louis Massen Bobby Webster . . Walden Ramsaj
Mr. Lewis Long . . . £. M. Holland Miss Sara Webster . . Lena LanedoD
Wm. Blackwall . . . J. H. Stoddart Count de Sarazue ... A. S^uvioi
Margery Blackwall . Marie Burroughs Sophy Marie Greenwald
Sidney Woollett gave four afternoon recitals on March 10, 17, 24»
and 31.
Annie Mayer made her New York debut March 28, as Mrs.
Ralston in " Jim the Penman." Agnes Booth and Annie Mayer
both falling ill the night of April 4, there was no performance, and
the run of " Jim the Penman " was broken.
There was no performance at this theatre, Monday evening, April
18, as the company appeared at the National Theatre, Washington,
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D. C, in " Jim the Penman," when the President (Grover Qeveland)
and many officials were present. The receipts are said to have been
^3,100, and were given to the Actors* Fund. The company reap-
peared Tuesday evening. The house was occupied Monday even-
ing, by Charles Roberts, who gave a reading of the Indian poem,
*' Onnalinda," for the benefit of the Masonic Asylum Fund. " Elaine,"
a dramatization, by George Parsons Lathrop and Harry Edwards,
of Tennyson's poem, was acted fq^Jie first time on any stage the
afternoon of April 28. It had tl
King Arthur
Sir Torre .
LaTaiDc
Gawsun . .
Hermit Friar
Lord of Astolat
Sir Lancelot
. . H. M. Pi
L. F. Massen
Walden Ramsay
Robert Milliard
H. Mill ward
Harry Edwards
Alex Salvini
Dumb Scrritor . C. P. Flockton
The Harper .... H. Holliday
Queen Marie Burroughs
Elaine Annie RusseO
Uaynd Mar Robson
Roselle Mauie Greenwald
The season terminated April 30, with "Jim the Penman."
** Our Society," was revived May 2, for a month's run. It was an
adaptation of " Le Monde ou Ton s'Ennuie," and was cast thus :
Sylvia Annie Russell
Reginald Frank Rodney
Katherine . . . Mrs. E. f. Phillips
Mrs. Tupper . . . Maud Harrison
Ferdinand .... Walden Ramsay
Mrs. Van Pelt. . Virginia Buchanan
Phillip £. H. Vanderfelt
Constance .... Jennie Eustace
This was the first appearance of E. H. Vanderfelt in this theatre*
" Fashion," by Selina Dolaro, was seen for the first time on any
stage, afternoon of May 19 with this cast :
Capt. Denalgnez . . Eben Plympton
Philip Valnay .... J. T. Sullivan
Baron Sarcy . . . . £. J. Henley
M. Pierson . . . Harry Edwards
Dora Valnay .
Marion Pierson
Annie Robe
Belle Archer
Adelaide Lapierre > ^^ ^ n*nni«/^«
MathUde Maidison { ^^ ^' ^ennison
The season closed May 28, with " Our Society."
Richard Mansfield began an engagement May 30, with '' Prince
Karl." Clara Fisher Maeder, Johnstone Bennett, Anne O'Neill,
Beatrice Cameron, Joseph Frankau, Cyril Scott, John Parry, Harry
Gwynette, and Charles Eldridge were in the cast. This was Anne
O'Neill's first appearance on any stage. She afterwards became Mrs.
Henry C. Miner.
" Monsieur,'' by Richard Mansfield, was presented for the first time
on any stage July 11, and with this cast:
Alice Beatrice Cameron
Mrs. Elitabeth Ann Golden
Josephine Laurens
Mrs. Mary Pettygow . Anne O'Neill
Mrs. Morton .... Helen Glidden
Sally Johnstone Bennett
Tom Vanderbuysen, John T. Sullivan
Ezra J. Golden . . . D. H. Harkins
Morton Saunders Joseph Frankau
Popples Harry Gwynette
Hon. Charles Mt Vernon, John Parry
Andre Rossini Mario de Jadot
Richard Mansfield
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427
Its run ended March 21. This was Blanche Curtisse's first appear-
ance here.
Thomas Whiffen reappeared here Feb. 13 as Marcus Latimer.
Henry Irving was tendered a reception by the Goethe Club at this
theatre afternoon of March 15. President Parke Godwin introduced
Mr. Irving, who delivered an address on the dramatic art in general,
and Goethe in particular. Geo. William Curtis made the final
speech.
" Partners," by Robert Buchaqjyci, had its initial performance
April 2, and with this cast:
Henry Borgfeldt . Alexander Salyini
Charles Derwentwater, Walden Ramsay
Algernon Bellair . . E. M. Holland
Mrs. Harkaway*s Husband
Herbert Ay ling
Dr. Somerville . . . Wm. Davidee
Claire Marie Burroughs
Lady Silverdale . Mrs. £. J. PhilRps
Mrs. Harkaway . Mathilde Madison
** A Possible Case " by Sydney Rosenfeld commenced a summer
season April 30, and was thus cast :
Mr. Parr
Dickinson .
Boker . .
Smith . .
Servant . .
Alice Bellair
Gretchen
Mary . . .
J. H. Stoddart
C. P. Flockton
. John Find lay
. W. H. Pope
Geo. S. Stevens
. May Robson
Gertie Homan
. Kate Malony
Otto Brinckerhoff
Lawrence Gould .
Violet Mendoza
Mrs. Cvrus Wish ton
Seiior ae Vidas
C3mis ....
Ethel Sorrero . .
M. A. Kennedy
Frank BurbecK
Genevieve Lytton
. . Louisa Rial
W. H. Thompson
. Geo. Devere
Daisy Dorr
Juniata Kate Oesterle
Allan Weeks .... Robt Hilliard
Dick Hertel ....£. Tannehill
Aurelio Dan Leeson
Boy Ernest Hughes
Gladys Ulia Wolstan
Kitty Carrie Jackson
" A Possible Case " was withdrawn June 4.
A matinee performance of Mrs. Charles A. Doremus* drama, " A
Fair Bohemian/' took place May 1 1, for the benefit of the Post Gradu-
ate Hospital. It had this cast:
Kate Loraine
Mrs. I ronton
Guy Lyndon
. Kate Forsyth
Annie Ware
Frank Burbeck
Alice Desmond
Mr. Morton
Col. Loraine
. . . LillaVane
. John T. Sullivan
W. H. Thompson
•• Fair Fame," by Clinton Stuart» was originally acted afternoon
May 24, when Linda Dietz made her American reappearance. It
proved to be a version of Alexander Dumas' '* Denise." It had this
cast:
Lord Klsmere .
Hugh .Stanton .
Capt. Kustace
John Preston .
Sir Thomas
Lady Clara . .
E. H. Vanderfelt
Walden Ramsay
. Frank Rodney
J. H. Fitzpatrick
Roland Buckstone
Mathilde Madison
Lady Dry . . . Virginia Buchanan
Ada Denison Lilla V^ane
Mrs. Preston . . Mrs. E. f. Phillips
Thompson H. Ho^n
Margairet Linda Diets
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On June 4, Richard Mansfield began a summer season with ** Dr.
Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." The cast was :
Rich. Mansfield
Dr. JckyU )
Mr. Hyde > ' ' '
Dr. Lanyon ... D. H. Harkins
General Sir Danvers Carew
Henry Holland
Gabriel Utterson . John T. Sullivan
Inspector Newcomen, Josegh Frankaa
Reb«Dca Moore
Agnes Carew .
Poole
Jarvis . .
Mrs. Lanjon
James Barnms
Tbos. Goodwin
Helen Glidden
€t
A Parisian Romance " June 25* with this cast :
Baron Chevrial
Henri de Targy . .
Signor Juliana . .
M. Labiouniere . .
Madame de Targy .
Madame de Valmary
Madame De Luce,
Richard Mansfield
John T. Sullivan
Joseph Frankau
W. H. Croropton
Mrs. Sol Smith
Johnstone Bennett
Beverly Sitgreaves
Estelle de Paignac, Adelaide Emenoa
Dr. Chesnel . . . . D. H. Haridas
M.Tirandd
I herese
Rosa Gewrin
Maria . .
Marcelle
. . John Pany
Emma Sbefidaa
. Maude White
. Helen Gliddea
Beatrice Cameroa
Mr. Mansfield's season terminated June 30.
" The Keepsake," Clinton Stuart's adaptation of " Antoinette
Rigaud," was first seen on the American stage July 2. It was thus
cast:
General de Prefond .
CapUin Philippe .
Robert Lambertin
Max Hernardet
Marcelle de Prefond
F. C. Bangs
E. H. Vanderfelt
Walden Ramsay
Harry Ey tinge
. May Woolcott
Madame Bemardet, Mrs. Hart Tacksoo
Jules Leroy .... Frank Wcstoo
Pierre John Findhy
Jacques Harry Hofpo
Christine Leroy . . . Effie EUskr
" Irene " was seen for the first time on any stage afternoon of July
3, cast thus:
crnrSenri cLine } ' S- Miller Kent
Serjeant of Police, Lawrence Manning
Laoy Irene Harcourt, Grace Henderson
Marguerite .... Lillian Chantore
Maurice Chas. Bowser
Dagrion Chas. B. Welles
Dr. Disillai H. M. Pitt
VesiUian Cyril Scott
Balzac Chas. Dade
Pierre Luke Marti&
Mestage G. S. Stetesi
Manette Eveljm Campbdl
Effie Ellsler appeared here July 30, in Frank Harvey's phy,
** Judge Not," with this cast:
Phillip Vane . . . E. H. Vanderfelt
Frank Brightside . . Frank Weston
Rupert Derwent . . . Fred Corbett
Little Philip . . Master Vanderfelt
Lady Chalmers Mrs. Hart Jackson
Katherine Clare
Lord Ferndale
Servant . . .
Lady Moreland
Ethel . . .
Effie Ellskr
F. C. Banp
. Harry Hogan
Mme. Pooisi
Helen Baocnift
William Gillette produced his new play " A Legal Wreck," August
14, and the cast was :
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Captain Edward Smith, Alfred Hudson
Jonathan Mazey
Icnry B. Leverett .
Richard Merriam
Mrs. Perrin Kimball
Olive Gray . . .
Sidney Smith
. Boyd Putnam
Sidney Drew
. . Ida Vernon
Nina Boucicault
Edith Kimball . . Francis Graham
Nancy Ann Dunks
Fanny Denham Rouse
Ed. Smith Geo. Fawcett
Mary Elsie Lombard
An extra matinee performance was given Oct. 18 of "A Legal
Wreck " for the benefit of The Ladies' Jacksonville Relief Society.
"Beauty Abroad/' by Clinton Stuart, was acted matinee Nov. i,
cast thus:
Lord Ronold Airlie
Baron de Beaurain
Millicent Beresford
Alma Ashley . .
GeofiErey Lyman .
Prince Gloria
Walden Ramsay
Paten Gibbs
Nina Boucicault
Isabelle Evesson
Wm. Morris
. Ed. J. Henley
Samuel Cronise
C3rrus Budd
Lady Beresford
Mrs. Cronise .
Paola Almagia
Mrs. Budd . .
. Cyril Scott
Josepn Wilkes
. Mary Shaw
. Lilla Vane
Linda Dietz
Mrs. Mary Barker
The theatre was closed Nov. 12, 13, and the regular season com-
menced Nov. 14, with a revival of " Partners."
" Captain Smith ** had its first presentation in America Dec. 4,
with this cast :
Mr. Wilding . .
Mr. Seabrook
Harry Seabrook .
Mr. Gardiner . .
Stella Darbisher .
Mabel Seabrook
Maurice Barrymore
Frederic Robinson
. Henry WoodruflE
E. M. Holland
. Marie Burroughs
. . Annie Russell
Lady Stanton . . Mrs. E. J. Phillips
Marshall J. H. Stoddart
Ryan Walden Ramsay
Bates Reuben Fax
Mrs. Seabrook . . . Agnes Booth
The pupils of the Palmer-Boucicault School of Acting gave their
first public performance Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 5, and the enter
tainment consisted of: " Kerry " — Gerald, E. S. Brousse ; Dr. Mel-
lish, Jos. McHugh ; Coldham, Francis Livingston ; Mrs. Desmond,
Ray Rockman ; Kate, Nannette Comstock ; Kerry, Dion Boucicault
Scene from "King John" — Pandulph, Gordon Emmons; King
Philip, Clarence Taylor; Lewis, John Dempsey; Constance, Cora
Deane. "Hunted Down" — John Leigh, Walden Ramsay; Mary,
Nannie Craddock ; Lady Glencarrig, Kate Lester ; Mrs. Bolton Jones,
Viola Whitcomb ; Clara, Cora Deane ; Fanny, Evelyn Malcolm ;
Rawdon Scudamore, George St. Mar. " Honor Bright," a comedy
by Mrs. Allan Arthur, had its first production on the afternoon of
Dec. 21, at an authors' matinee. The cast :
Honor Bright
Madeleine Bright
MoUy Bright
Lloyd StujTvesant
. . . Emily Rigl
. . Dorothy Dorr
.Johnstone Bennett
. . Louis Massen
Mark Field . .
George Scott . .
Joey B. Bonanza
Howell Rivingston
Henrv Miller
Henry woodruff
George Parkhurst
Walden Ramsay
A matinee performance in aid of the Actors' Fund took place
April 5, 1889, arranged through the assistance and co-operation of
430 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE irn^
M. CoqucHn, Aug. Daly, Abbey, SchoeflTel & Grau, and Mr. Palmer.
The programme comprised : M. Coquelin and his company in " Les
Pr^cieuses Ridicules," Mr. Daly's company in act three of "The
Railroad of Love," M. Coquelin in monologues, and M. Coquelin and
Agnes Booth in " The Silent System " (English). This was the last
appearance of M. Coquelin.
'' Captain Swift " reached its one hundred and fiftieth performance
April 27. The season closed May 4, and a summer term b^an
May 6, with " Featherbrain," which had this cast :
Don Stephano Ruy Gomar
Wilton Lackaye
Ferdinand Pettigrew
Valentine Day . ,
Eurydice Mole
Mrs. Pettigrew . ,
Mrs. Coney (Featherbrain)
Minnie Maddem
Thos. Bums
Wm. Faversham
Adeline Stanhope
Ethelyn Friend
Samuel Coney . . . J. O. Barrows
Tipper Aumstus Bruno
Cabman Master Chioo
Boy Odette Tvler
Nellie Emma Maddem
ga^yAnnJ EdithBiid
On June i, 2, Emma Maddern was out of the cast in consequence
of illness. On June 4, Emma Maddern took the rdle of Mary Ann
for the balance of the season. Adeline Stanhope then withdrew
from the cast, and May Roberts acted Eurydice Mole. The season
closed June 30. " Editha's Burglar" was acted for the first time in
this city July i. The cast:
Alice .... Emma V. Sheridan
Fannv Minnie Dupree
Martna Louise Homan
Editha .... Little Gertie Homan
Wm. Lewis . . Maurice Barry more
Edward Bainbridge . . Sidney Drew
Paul Benton .... J. T. Sullivan
John Hamilton . . . Gus Thomas
James J. H. Shewell
This was followed Aug. 5, by " Booties' Baby," first time in America,
and cast thus :
Capt. Algernon Ferrers (Booties)
Chas. A. Stevenson
Capt. Gavor Gilchrist, Wilton Lackaye
Lieut. P. Miles . . Augustus Cook
Private Philip Saunders, Frederick Kerr
Mignon .... Little Gertie Homan
Lora Norris . . Nannette Comstock
Humpty Dumpty
Helen Grace .
Capt. Lucy
Lieut. Gray .
Dr. Blantyre .
Mrs. Smith
. . Alice Leigh
. Kate aaxtoD
C. W. Garthorae
W. G. Regnicr
W. H. Crompton
Blanche Weaver
Augustus Cook retired from the cast Sept. 14, and on Sept 16
Mr. Joyce assumed the rdle of Lieut. Miles, acted for the last time
here Oct. 26.
The theatre was dark Oct. 28 and 29. "Aunt Jack" had its
premier in America, Oct. 30; also a new one-act curtain raiser, by
Aug. Thomas, called ** A Man of the World," was done with "Aunt
Jack." The cast of " Aunt Jack " :
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Caleb Cornish . . . Edward Bell Foreman of the Jonr . . £. Emmons
Mr.Juffin .... Chas. W. Hutler Mrs. Ephrairo B. Van Streek
Swoflfer H. Holliday Eugenie Tabor
Associate Justice .... R. Fax Usher Percy Winter
S. Berkeley Bnie . . E. M. Holland Joseph H. Millward
Colonel Taveno . Frederic Robinson Joan Biyon .... Agnes Booth
Lord St. John Brompton, Louis Massen Mildred Maud Harrison
Mr. Justice Mundle . . J. H. Stoddart
The first of this season's Authors' Matindes was given Dec. 23 »
when " Helen's Inheritance " was seen for the first time in America.
Agnes Booth was absent from the cast of ** Aunt Jack " Feb. 17, 1890,
and Maud Harrison played her part. Mrs. Booth returned Feb. 18.
On Monday morning, March 3, A. M. Palmer and the company
went to Washington, D. C, to give a matinde performance of " Aunt
Jack" at Albaugh's Theatre, for the benefit of the Actors' Fund.
A special train was furnished by the Pennsylvania Railroad for the
excursion. This train was made up of a combination baggage and
smoking car, a passenger coach, and a dining car. It left Jersey City
at 7.29 o'clock, A. M., with Palmer, his companv, and his guests on
board, the party numbering sixty-two people all told» no stop being
made until Philadelphia was reached, the distance, ninetv miles, being
covered in ninety-four minutes, which is faster than the former record.
The train arrived in Washington at 1 1.47. The total distance of 227
miles had been travelled in four hours and eight minutes. The pre-
vious record was five hours and thirteen minutes, and it was made when
New York physicians were taken to Washington to attend President
Garfield after he was shot by Guiteau. The curtain of the Grand
Opera House was rung up promptly at i o'clock. The final curtain
was rung down a little before 3 o'clock, and the actors made a lightning
change from their stage apparel to their street clothes. The return
train started for New York exactly at 3.15 o'clock. Jersey City was
reached at 7.33 o'clock. This timing would make the time of the
return trip four hours and eighteen minutes, exactly that of the out-
ward trip. J. P. McWilliams, another representative of the road,
made the time of arrival in Jersey City 7.34 o'clock. This would
add another minute to the time. The passengers, however, agree
that four hours and eighteen minutes was the actual time. On dis-
embarking at Jersey City the actors went directly to the Madison
Square Theatre, where they arrived by 8 o'clock, in ample time for
the regular evening performance. Maurice Barrymore, whose ser-
vices had not been required at Washington, held the stage and the
audience, as Captain Bradley in " A Man of the World," until
9 o'clock. After the usual orchestral selection, the curtain went
up on schedule time for the first scene of "Aunt Jack." Each
member of the cast was greeted with applause on his or her first
entrance.
A Delsarte matinee took place on the afternoon of March 26.
432 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Da9o
Mrs. Genevieve Thompson Stebbins and Mary S. Thompson were
the features of the entertainment.
The run of " Aunt Jack " and " A Man of the World " closed
April 26, having lasted since Oct. 30* 1889. The theatre's regular
stock season also closed April 26.
" The Blue Officer " was a drama first acted April 28. It was an
English translation or adaptation of *' L'Officier Bleu," a drama that
had been tried at the Th^itre de la Renaissance, Brussels, after the
Paris officials had interdicted it at the Gymnase. The cast :
Prince D'Oblansky . . . Henry Lee
Count Henkendorn . Henry Holland
Count Jassy . . Qarence Handysides
Dr. PeriskofiE . . George Osborne
General WourapofiE . . Evelyn Evans
Princess Siston . . Donna Madixxa
H^l^ne, Countess Jassy, Selina Fetter
Richard Mansfield opened his summer season May 5^ with "A
Parisian Romance."
" Beau Brummell " was presented May 19. The cast was :
Nadia Genevieve Lytbm
Countess Delcroff . . Rose Eytinge
De Janson .... Wm. Spencer
Wourashkine ... A. L. Rankin
TobelefiE Thomas Joyce
Ivan William Hatter
The Prince of Wales . D. H. Harkins
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
A. G. Andrews
Reginald Courtney . . F. W. Lander
Beau Brummell . Richard Mansfield
Bailiffs
Messrs. B. W. Turner and Norton
Prince's Footman . . Mr. Graham
Oliver Vincent . . . J. B. Everham
Duchess of Leamington
Mrs. Julia Brutone
Mariana Vincent . . Agnes Miller
Lady Farthingale, Beverly Sitereaves
Mrs. St. Aubyn . . . Adele Measar
Kathleen . . . Johnstone Bennett
A Nurse . . . Constance Neville
A French Lodging House Keeper
Alice Leigh
Lord Manly ... J. C. Buckstooe
Mortimer .... W. J. Fergusoo
Abrahams .... W. H. Crompton
A Lady Susie Drake
A matinee performance May 22 was for the benefit of the Babies'
Ward of the Post Graduate Hospital. The fiftieth performance of
" Beau Brummell " occurred July 7. The theatre was closed Aug. 3i
but reopened Aug. 11, when " Beau Brummell" was resumed. The
seventy-fifth performance occurred Aug. 12. Nellie Lingard joined
the cast Sept. i, replacing Johnstone Bennett. The one hundredth
performance occurred Sept. 6, when Robert S. Taber joined the
company, taking Frank Lander's place. Helen Glidden, then took
Beverly Sitgreaves' position, and Beatrice Cameron assumed the
rdle of Miss Vincent, Agnes Miller retiring. Nellie Lingard retired
from the cast Sept. 16, and the rdle of Kathleen was assumed once
more by Johnstone Bennett. Richard Mansfield gave a performance
of " Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," afternoon of Oct. 8. As a curtain raiser,
there was a novelty in the first American presentation of R. W.
Davey's " Lesbia," with this cast : Lesbia, Beatrice Cameron ; Sybilla,
Mrs. Brutone ; Affra, Ethel Sprague (first appearance on any sUge) ;
Claudia, Edith Day; Catullus, Robert S. Taber. Mr. Mansfidd
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closed Oct. 25. "Prince Karl" was given by Mansfield, at the
matinee Oct. 22. The theatre was closed evenings Oct. 27, 28, and
29. The next season opened Oct. 30, with " A Pair of Spectacles,"
Sydney Grundy's adaptation of *' Lcs Petits Oiseaux," seen for the
first time in America. It had this cast:
Benjamin Goldfinch . J. H. Stoddart | Percy Walden Ramsay
Gregory Goldfinch . £. M. Holland j Dick Harry Woodrutt
Lorimer . . . Frederic Robinson | Bartholomew . . . . F. H. Tyler
Mrs. Goldfinch . . Maud Harrison | Joyce H. MiUward
Lacy Lorimer . . Nannie Craddock
An amateur theatrical performance took place on the afternoon
Nov. 21, for the benefit of the Fresh Air Home. Alice and Rita
Lawrence, Gladys Ansel, Robert L. Cutting, Robert Lee Morrell,
Palmer Coolidge, Rudolph de Cordova, and Geo. M. Anderson, all
well-known amateurs, appeared in the one-act comedietta, ''The
Nettie," followed by Jerome's play, " Sunset," the entertainment
concluding with '' A Corsican Legacy," a funny farce, which was
made funnier by the introduction of McAllister's "Society As I
Have Found It," with an animated discussion as to its fitness for the
Corsican Four Hundred. "Afterthoughts" a one-act play by
Augustus Thomas, was first presented Nov. 24, preceding " A Pair
of Spectacles " in place of " Old Love Letters," which had been the
curtain raiser from Nov. 3. The cast of ** Afterthoughts " was :
Mrs. *' Frank '* Fairfield, Agnes Booth Martha, a maid . . . May Buckley
Donald Barclay . . . Louis Massen
Franz Rummel, the pianist, gave a recital here the afternoons
Dec. 2 and 4. " A New Year's Call," a one-act play, was produced
on Dec. 29, and ran to Jan. 3, 1891, and had this cast:
Joe Spencer . . . Harry Woodruff
Harry Hume . . Waldfen Ramsay
Nellie Clark . . . Nannie Craddock
Mr. Clark .... Charles Harris
Mercury Fred Wilton
Clara Dallas McLean
" A Pair of Spectacles " was played for the last time Jan. 3. No
matinee was g^ven New Year's Day. The theatre was closed Jan. 5,
for a rehearsal of ** The Silver Shield," produced for the first time in
this city Jan. 6, when the Rosina Yokes company appeared :
Sir Humphrey Chetwynd, Charles J.Bell j Alma Blake .... Rosina Yokes
Ned Che^Mrynd . _. . Grant Stewart Rev. Dr. Dozey . . Felix Morris
Dodson Dick . Ferdinand Gottschalk
Tom Potter . . . Courtenay Thorpe
Lncy Preston . . . Emily Bancker
Mrs. Dozey Miss Wood
Wilson Marion Kilby
Susan Eleanor Lane
A matinee benefit (Jan. 8) was given for the organization known
" The Little Mothers ; " " Esther Sandraz," was seen for the first
time in New York, with this cast :
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Henri Vandelle .
Olivier Deschamps
Boisgorameux .
Esther Sandraz .
Arthur Dacre
Edward Bell
Mervyn Dallas
Amy Roselle
Madame Fourcanade
Mrs. E. J. Phillips
Fourcanade Fred Tyler
Henriette Jennie Eustace
Amy Roselle was the second wife of Arthur Dacre, and this was
announced as her American d^but, which was not true, as she ap-
peared at Niblo's Garden, this city, on Oct. 23, 1871, in "Our
American Cousin." That was her American d^but. E. A. Sothem
was Lord Dundreary. Amy Roselle and her husband Arthur
Dacre committed suicide in Sydney, Australia, Nov. 17, 1895.
" Esther Sandraz " was first acted in America June 3, 1889, at Chi-
cago, 111., by Mrs. Langtry. It was an adaptation of Adolphe
Belot*s "La Femme de Glace." Rosina Yokes finished her engage-
ment Jan. 31. The theatre was closed evening of Feb. 2.
The stock company reopened Feb. 3 in " Sunlight and Shadow,"
preceded by " Social Fiction." The cast of the first piece was :
. . . £. M. Holland
. . . . F. H. Tjlcr
. . Maud Hamsoa
Mark Denzil .
Dr. Latimer .
Janet Felton
George Addis
Maurice Barryroore
Frederic Robinson
. . Jennie Eustace
. . Edward Bell
Mr. Bamfield . .
ScoUick ....
Helen
Maud Agnes MiOer
This was Mr. Harris' first appearance at this theatre. Sidney
Woollett gave a series of six poetic recitals on Monday afternoons
which began Feb. 9.
" The Pharisee " was presented the first time in America Feb. 16,
and had this cast :
Geofirey Landon
Lord Helmore
Captain Foster .
Graham Maxwell
Miss Maxwell
. . Edward Bell
Maurice Barrymore
. Charles L. Harris
Harry Woodruff
Mrs. E. J. Phillips
Mr. Pettifer .
Maud Landon
Katy . . .
Kate Landon
. . Fred Robinson
. . Aenes Milter
Juliette de GrigDan
. May Brookyn
It was preceded by " Dinner at Eight," for the first time on any
stage and cast thus : Ribston Pippin, E. M. Holland, Hodkins, F. H.
Tyler; Dorothy Dimple, Maud Harrison. This house was closed
Good Friday night, March 27.
"The Pharisee," for the last time, March 31. " Alabama," by Aug.
Thomas, was presented for the first time on any stage April i, and
had this cast :
Colonel Preston . . J. H. Stoddart
Colonel Moberly . . E. M. Holland
Squire TUcker . . Charles L. Harris
Captain Davenport, Maurice Barrymore
Lathrop Page . . Harrv Woodruff
Raymond Page . . Walaen Ramsay
Mrs. Stockton .
Atlanta Moberly
Mr. Armstrong .
Decatur . . .
Mrs. Page . .
Carey Preston .
. Annie GreeoiT
Nannie Craddock
. . Edward M
. . Reuben Fax
May Brookyn
Agnes Millei
Walden Ramsay went with the company to Chicago, where he
played Raymond Page in " Alabama " until the last week of Septem-
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ber, when he retired from the stage to accept a position in Prof.
Kayzer's Chicago conservatory. This gentleman made his first public
appearance at the Union Square Theatte. His first success was as
Herr Linder in *' The DanicheiTs/' at the Union Square, Feb. 5, 1877.
His real name was Walden Pell Roser. He died in New York Oct.
6, 1895. '^^ company of this house closed evening April 18, and
went on the road. " Alabama " was continued with nearly a new
cast on April 20 : Col. Preston was played by C. W. Couldock ; Col.
Moberly by Burr Mcintosh; Capt. Davenport by E. J. Henley;
Lathrop Page by Foster Piatt; Decatur by Geo. Ober, and Atlanta
by Marion Russell. It was the first American play Mr. Palmer had
produced in several years. It was a simple little story, quietly and
naturally told, provoking a tear now and then in a pleasantly sym-
pathetic way.
Albert Morris Bagby, pianist, assisted by Herr Friedheim, ap-
peared afternoon of April 2 1 . On the afternoon of April 24 a Del-
sarte performance was given, when Genevieve Stebbins, Mary
Thompson, and Mildred Ewer were seen. " A Delsarte Letter to
a Child " was presented. Afternoon of April 27, a performance was
given for the benefit of the New York Kindergarten association.
" In Honor Bound," with Mrs. Charles A. Doremus, Josephine
Mack, Rose Dairy mple (first appearance), Courtenay Thorpe, and
Miss Mack in the cast. " Mistress Dorothy." for first time, with
Eugene Ormond in a leading part "Sunset" closed the entertain-
ment
"The Merchant," by Martha Morton, originally produced at the
Union Square Theatre afternoon of June 26, 1890, and which was
awarded the prize of ^1,000, by TAe New York World as the best
American play by an American author, was produced on May 4 :
Fred Dupree
Mr. Price
Mr. Gresham
Mr. Roberts .
Prof. Hi^in.n
E. J. Henley
Daniel Jarrett
Alfred Becks
. J. P. Clarke
R. F. Cotton
Carroll Cotton Vanderstyle
Henry Miller
Lord Dudley North wicke, C. S. Dickson
Will Robbins . .
Myrtle Vanderstyle
Miss Van Osten,
Helen Marchmont .
Mr. Edwards
Tubbs ....
The Chef . . .
Jess Morg^ . .
Seymour G. Hess
. . Viola AUea
Virginia Buchanan
Henrietta Lander
N. C. Forrester
. . Frank Drew
. . W. H. Pope
. Mary Hamptoa
A benefit performance was given afternoon of May 19 for the
Washington Arch fund, when was acted "A Game of Cards,"
Jerome's ** Fennel," scenes from "The Rivals" and a drawing room
entertainment by Richard Mansfield. In " A Game of Cards " Alice
Cleather, Evert Jansen Wendell, of the Amateur comedy club;
Ferdinand Gottschalk, of Rosina Voices* company, and Grenville
James appeared. Joseph Jefferson, W. J. Florence, Mrs. John Drew,
Viola Allen, F'rcderick Paulding, Geo. Denham, Joseph Warren, and
Nelly Lingard appeared in scenes from " The Rivals."
436 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D«9x
" The Lousianian " had its first hearing on the afternoon June 4, and
with this cast :
Gen. St. Armand . N. C. Forrester
Louis St. Armand . . £. J. Henley
Alphonse Dumondville, Frank Lander
Capt. Howard . Wright Huntington
Marquis de Gazon . . R. F. Cotton
Mrs. Claiborne . . Virginia Buchanan
Ruth Claiborne . . . Mary Hampton
Marquise de Gazon
Mrs. Henry Vandenhoff
Comtesse Marguerite Delluc
Henrietta Lander
Gov. Claiborne . . . . J. F. Bricn
Lieut. Lee .... Chas. Halleck
Gerot Daniel Jarrett
James Chas. Drake
Surgeon J- P- Clarke
Jean Seymour G. Hess
" Meadowbrook Farm " was produced on the afternoon of June 8,
for the first time on any stage. It was thus cast :
John Stevenson . .
Arthur Ransome
Don Pedro Cordova
James Mason . .
J. Pickering Pick .
. . Luke Martin
Chas. D. Herman
. . £d. Mack
. Harry Leighton
Robert Benedict
Betsy Stevenson, . Mrs. Annie Sutton
Tabez Peabody . . . . H. D. Bycrs
Mr. Osgood .... W. L. Payne
Marjorie Lelia Woolston
Rose Evelyn PoDod
The season closed June 27. A summer term commenced Aug. 3
with ** Jane," given for the first time in America, and cast thus :
Chas. Shakleton
Lucy Norton
Mrs. Chad wick
Mrs. Pixton .
Jane . . . ,
. . . Paul Arthur
. . Katherine Grey
Jennie Weathersby
Amelia Summerville
. Johnstone Bennett
Mr. Kershaw
William .
Claude
Pixton . .
M. C. Dafy
. . R. F. Cotton
Master Louis Haines
. £. Snitz Edwards
The house passed out of Mr. Palmer's hands and it became known
as " HoYT*s Madison Square Theatre " when Hoyt and Thomas
secured the lease, Sept. 15, 1891.
" Jane " continued the attraction under the new rigime, Jennie
Weathersby withdrew from the cast early in September, and Louise
Sylvester assumed the r61e of Mrs. Chadwick. Elaine Ellison suc-
ceeded Katherine Grey in the r61e of Lucy Norton. ** The Better
Part " was played Oct. 16, preceding "Jane " with Paul Arthur as
Tom Rayner, Herbert Fortier as Arthur Wright, and Fanny Ellison
as Mildred. " A Trip to Chinatown " was first seen at this theatre
Nov. 9, and had this cast :
Welland Strong
Ben Gay . .
Tony Gay
Rashleign Gay
Willie Grow .
Normon Blood
Noah Heap .
Harry Conor
Geo. A. Beane, Jr.
. . Lillian Ban-
Lloyd Wilson
Blanche Arkwright
Arthur Facie
Harry Gilfoil
Hoflfman Price . . Frank E. Morse
Slavin Payne . . . Harry Gilfoil
Isabella Dame . Geraldine McCann
Cora Fay Maggie Daly
May Wing Lucy Daly
Flirt Ollie Archmerc
Mrs. Guyer Anna Boyd
Ollie Archmere retired Dec. 15, and "Flirt" was acted by Lucy
Daly. Lillian Barr was seen as Tony Gay Dec. 16-17-18-19. Patrice
commenced as Flirt Dec. 21. Lillian Barr retired Dec. 22 and
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Eleanor Beebe appeared Dec. 23. Eileen Coghlan, sister of Rose
Coghlan» was seen Dec. 14 as Isabella, for one night only. Jennie
O'Neil Potter appeared afternoons of Dec. 28, 30, 31 in a monologue
entertainment. ** His Toast" was acted for the first time on any
stage afternoon of Jan. 15, 1892, by amateurs. In the cast were
Rita Lawrence, Laura Sedgwick Collins, Robert L. Cutting, Jr., and
James K. Hackett This was followed by "The Electric Spark"
with Rita Lawrence, Alice Lawrence, and Robert L. Cutting, Jr., in
the cast. ** The Dead Shot " closed the entertainment Loie Fuller
appeared here in her serpentine dance Feb. 29.
On the afternoon of April 8, the programme was : " The Deacon,"
by Henry Arthur Jones, with this cast : Abraham Bootbroyd, W. T.
Wood ; Tom Dempster, Eugene Ormonde ; Tibbitts, W. A. Pease,
Jr. ; Rosa Jervoise, May Middleton ; Mrs. Bolinbroke, Alice Law-
rence. •• Jean Marie," from the French of Andr6 Theuriet, rendered
into English verse by Alice Lawrence, was also acted : Jean-Marie,
Nelson Wheatcroft ; Joel, Gustav Frankel ; Tberese, Rita Lawrence.
A monologue by Rudolph de Cordova was heard ; also " The Electric
Spark," from the French by Bolton Rowe, with Robert L. Cutting,
Jr., as Captain Crichton, Rita Lawrence as Mary Durant, and Alice
Lawrence as Mrs. Tcmpleton. This was the first time in America
of " The Deacon." Three of the plays sent by contestants in the
J\^fw York Herald competition, and selected by Messrs. Pratt and
Ogden, were presented at a trial matinee April 20. They had these
casts:
•«
That Cowboy," by Mary Adelaide Keeler :
Paul Par- Venue Claude H. Brooke
Mrs. Paul Par- Venue . Mrs. A. Obcr
Paul Par- Venue, Jr. L. W. Woodworth
Gladjrs Par- Venue, Grace Huntington
Reginald Gaston . . Henry J. Bagge
Man-afraid^f-a-sneeze, . W. Baker
Tom Thorpe . . . Robert Edesoa
•* The Charms of Music," by Alex. H. Laidlaw, Jr. :
Walter Thome
Violet Thome . .
Eva Thome . .
Richard Douglas .
. Henry J. Bagge
Grace Auntington
. . Lillian Leach
Robert Edeson
John W. Baker
Hamilton Hirsute Hamilton
Claude H. Brooke
««
A Modest Model," by Ida Carpenter :
Fred Leland . . . Robert Edeson
Drumbold . . . Claude H. Brooke
Colville . . . . L. W. Woodworth
PcrciTal W. Baker |
Mrs. Harriet Storey . . Mrs. A. Ober
Servant Mr. A. Donbla
Josephine Beauchamp
Grace Huntingtoa
On the afternoon of April 2^ three more were given, with these
casts:
" An American M.D.," by J. Mont Pleyer, M.D.
438 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Daw
Dr. Green Myron Calice | James Willis Baker
Count Adolph d'Houtinet
Claude H. Brooke
Baron von Waldersee, Henry J. Bagge
Mrs. Dolly Green
Beatrice Green .
Emily Vincent
Lillie AllistOD
Lillian Leach
Marie Stuart
" Roses and Thorns," by Geo. Moore.
Uncle Ephram
Robert Dare .
Captain Newton
Gaude H. Brooke
. Henry J. Bagge
. . Myron CaSce
Burton Willis Baker
Marie Dare . . . Elizabeth Garth
«<
A Merc Pretence," by W. J. Berry.
Henry Layton . . . Robert Edeson
Mrs. Henry Layton . Elizabeth Garth
Mrs. Bella Belle . . . Lillie AlUston
Frizzles Annie Cliffiffd
Servant A. DoabU
" As You Like It " was produced on the afternoon of May 26,
with this cast :
Sylvius Tully Marshall
William Edward Mackay
Amiens John Savage
Jaaues de Bois . . Frank Andrews
Celia Annie Lockhart
Audrey Eleanor Merron
Phebe Lulu Carpenter
Rosalind .... Alberta GallatiD
Orlando Otis Skinner
Jaques .... Charles B. Hanford
Oliver F. L. Sylvester
Duke Frederick . Wadsworth Harris
Banished Duke . . Robert Benedict
Adam Howard Kyle
Touchstone .... Tom E. Webber
Le Beau James Fiske
Corin William Evans
Bessie Clayton, a child dancer, appeared in "A Trip to China-
town " June 27. Loie Fuller closed her engagement here June
25. Patrice retired July 25, and Queenie Vassar appeared as
Flirt, while Lillian Swaine acted Willie Grow. "The Chan-
cellor's Wife" was acted on the afternoon of Nov. 11. It was
originally played at the Boston Museum April 18, 1892. The
cast here was: Ted Horton, William Morris; Jack Medbury,
Orrin Johnson; Theo. Travers, Cyril Scott; Ben Dixon, James 0.
Barrows; Adam Cherry, W. H. Crompton; Nelly Horton, Sidney
Armstrong; Mrs. Ben Dixon, Odette Tyler; Mrs. Weedles, Kate
Denin Wilson. The McCoy Sisters, nine and ten years of age,
danced here May 15 in "A Trip to Chinatown,'' for one week.
The six hundred and fiftieth and final performance of this farce
took place Aug. 17. This was the longest consecutive number of
performances of any play in America. The theatre was closed
on Tuesday night, Jan. 24, 1893, the day of the funeral of Mrs.
Charles Hoyt (Flora Walsh), who died January 22.
"The New South" was first acted at this theatre Aug. 14:
Capt. Harry Ford Joseph Grismer
Georgia Gwynne
Phoebe Davies (Mrs. Grismer)
Gen. Houston Gwynne, Scott Cooper
JefiEerson Gwynne . . Holbrook Blinn
Kate Fessenaen . . . Eve Acklom
Bessie Fessenden . . Bebe Vining
Dr. Tom Lincoln . . Charles Mackiyt
Mrs. Abigail Newport
Ella Hugh Wood
Paul Fitzhugh . . . Frank Lander
Sampson Geo. Fawcett
Sol Ben Cotton
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^ " A Temperance Town, " by Charles Hoyt, was first acted in this
city Sept. 18, and had this cast:
Ernest Hardman
Launcelot Jones
St Julien Jones
John Worth
Squire Belcher
Kneeland Pray
Frank Hardman
Fred Oakhurst
Dr. Caldwell Sawyer,
Uncie Joe Viall
William Putnam
Wcs Perry . .
Richard J. Dillon
George Richards
Eugene Canfield
. W. H. Currie
Wm. Cullington
Joseph Frankau
. Frank Russell
£. F. Nagle
Frank A. Lyon
George Ooer
. . F. Russell
Herman A. Sheldon
Judge Graham Doe . . George Ober
One of the Grossman children
Mabel Earle
Learned Sprigg . Herman A. Sheldon
Sheriff Madison Corey
Tinker Hull .... Chas. Adams
Will Peake . . Harry Lucks tone
Ruth Caroline Miskel
Patience Hardman . . Laura Avers
Roxana Dallas Tyler
Arabella Lulu Tabor
Mary Jane Jones . . . Marie Uart
It wjis withdrawn on Jan. 8, 1894, after one hundred and twenty-
five consecutive performances. Charles Thomas, of the firm of Hoyt
and Thomas, died at Tucson, Arizona, Nov. 17, 1893, of consump-
tion, aged thirty-three years. Early in December Frank McKee
became the partner of Mr. Hoyt. " A Texas Steer " was seen for
the first time in this theatre Jan. 8, 1894, and had this cast:
Maveridc Brander
Capt. Fairleigh Bright,
Major Yell ....
CoL Br£gg ....
Col. Blew ....
issv Gall . . .
Col. VL N. Pepper .
Christopher Columbus,
Knott Jnnitt . . .
Othello Moore . .
Lieut Green . . .
. Tim Murphv
John Marsnail
Mat Snyder
. James Horan
. C. L. Warren
Newton Chisnell
. James Horan
Jr-
WiU H. Bray
Sumner Qarke
John T. Craven
Sumner Clarke
Sereeant-at-Arms . . John Deady
G. Whittaker Bellows
Robert Mclntyre
Green Woodhead . George A. Grace
Lowe Dodge . . . Chas. Bradford
Crab £dw. Corbin
Mink Geo. Jennings
Sam, row boy .... Olney Grimn
Mrs. Brander . . Mrs. Rose Snyder
Mrs. Major Campbell, Gertrude Perry
Dixie Style .... Stella Kenny
Bossy Alice Evans
On Jan. 1 1, 1894, Hoyt & McKee took a lease of the theatre for
nine years from October i, 1894. Heretofore Mr. Hoyt had leased
this theatre from A. M. Palmer, who in turn had it from the
Messrs. Mallory, who held the original lease from the owners of
the property. An amateur performance was given on the after-
noon of Jan. 23, by Amy Lionel's company of dramatic students,
when an adaptation of a French three-act farce, "Les Petits
Godines" was presented under the title of "A Full Hand." "A
Trip to Chinatown" was revived Feb. 12, with Mark Smith as
Rishleigh Gay. Eunice Vance was seen as Flirt, and Papinta did
•*The Myriad Dance" on March 5. The seven hundredth per-
formance occurred March 26. The house was closed March 3 1 and
a?so the week of April 2, but it was reopened April 9 with "The
Rival Candidates," seen for the first time on any stage, and with
this cast:
440 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Zt^s
John Douglas . .
Richard Bashforth
Vandebrugh Ogden
Franz Vogcl . .
Tom Dausoner .
Joseph Wheelock
Francis Carlyle
Henry Chanfrau
Geo. R. Edeson
John H. Browne
Tim Tipton .... Louis
Janet Kendren . . Victory Batemaa
Kitty Kendren . . . Lottie Alter
Florence .... Lillian Lawrence
Mrs. Philetus Glegg, Mary £. Baiker
The theatre was closed May 7-8 and reopened May 9 with " The
Check Book/' which was thus cast:
Lord Augustus Whiffle, Joseph Holland
Colonel Simcox . . Augustus Cooke
Tom Pringle . . . . C. D. Marius
Silas Vedder . . . Robert Fischer
Saunders Grant Stewart
Commissionaire
Servant . . .
Mrs. Simcox .
Ada Vedder
Mrs. Pringle .
Edwin h
WiUiam Kiuey
Isabelle EyeaoB
. Effie Shanum
. RoseCoflilaa
" Forget Me Not '* was played May 14, 15, 16; " Peg Woffington"
("Masks and Faces"), May 17, 18, 19, with Rose Coghlan as Peg,
Joseph Holland as Sir Charles Pomander, Thomas Whiffen as Trip-
let, Charles Bell as Ernest Vane, and Harry Courtaine as SnarL
The same bill was repeated for the week of May 21, with JdmT.
Sullivan as Ernest Vane. Minnie Seligman appeared here Hay
28 in " Lady Gladys," for the first time on any stage. The season
closed June 9. Many alterations were made in the theatre luring
the summer, and it was reopened Oct. 8.
The first attraction offered at this house, now called " Hovr*S
Theatre," for the regular season, was "A Milk White Flag," by
Chas. Hoyt, seen for the first time in this city. The cast was:
The Colonel .
The Major . .
Surgeon . .
Dancing Master
Vivandieres >
Charles Stanley
. Lloyd Wilson
. . Ed. Garvie
. Frank Lawton
Lillian Markham
C. Rosa France
Etta Williamson
Lieutenant . .
Standard Bearer
The General .
Advocate . .
Piggott Luce .
Lize Dugro
Aurora Luce .
John S. Marble
ClarsFlagf
Frank J. leenan
Arthu- Fade
. R. A. R>berts
Lillie Peafts
Isabela Coe
This play had its first production at Wilkesbarre, Pa., Dec 23,
1893.
Percy Gaunt, musical director, retired Dec. 12, and Alex. Haigh
took his place as leader, Dec. 17. Percy Gaunt, who had comp;)s*d
many successful songs, died Sept. 5, 1896. The one hundred
and fiftieth performance of "A Milk White Flag" occurred Fen
21, 1895, and the play was withdrawn after Feb. 23.
"The Foundling," by W. Lestocq and E. M. Robson was see
Feb. 25, for the first time in this city, and had this cast:
Major ....
Dick Pcnnell . .
Timothy Hucklebridge,
Sir Nicholas Pennell
Jack Stanton . . .
Alice Meynall . . .
E. M. Robson
S. Miller Kent
Jos. Humphreys
John J. Burte
Charles Welles
Ida Conquest
Sophie Cotton . . . Geor]gia Busly
Mrs. Cotton .... Helen Traqr
Miss Ussher . . Maggie Hollowar
Tottie, with son? . . Jane Stetsoi
The Tricky Little Maybud,
Cissy Fitigcralt
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It was preceded by A. C. Lancaster's play " Lethe " : Lethe,
Annie Russell; Mrs. Adelaide Van Vary, Madeline Bouton; and
Edgar Atheling, C. J. Richman. "Lethe" was taken off after
March 3 and " Keeping Up Appearances " took its place March 4,
and was withdrawn for "Romeo's First Love" March 8. This
little play was first acted at the Empire Theatre on the afternoon
of Feb. 28. "The Man Up Stairs," by Augustus Thomas, was
produced April 9, and had this cast: Ruggles, Charles Welles;
Frisbee, Ferdinand Gottschalk; Mrs. Ruggles, Odette Tyler;
Mrs. Frisbee, Georgia Busby; Mary Nolan, Maggie Fielding.
The season closed May 25, but the house was reopened June 3
with the American d^but of Janet Achurch, in "Forget Me Not,"
thus cast: Sir Horace Welby, William Harcourt; Prince Malleotti,
Wallace Shaw; Mrs. Foley, Jennie Weathersby; and Stephanie
dc Mohrivart, Janet Achurch. "In the Season," a one-act play
by Langdon Mitchell, was also seen, with Miss Achurch in the
leading part This bill was continued until June 6, when Ibsen's
"A DolTs House" was given, with this cast:
Torwald Helmer
Nils Krogstad
Dr. Rank .
Porter . .
Mrs. Linden
Anna . . .
Wm. Harcourt
Albert (jran
Wallace Shaw
Hal Clarendon
Eleanor Merron
Jennie Weathersby
Ellen Maude Carlisle
Emmy Ruby Bell
Bob Jack Gilroy
Einar Bonnie Delude
Nora Janet Achurch
The house was closed June 8 and reopened Aug. 19, 1895, with
Edward Owings Towne's play "Other People's Money," originally
called "By Wits Outwitted," which was thus cast:
Millicent Hopper . . . Helen Tracy
Marjory Denton Stillwell Hopper
Georgie Welles
Hutchinson Hopper . Charles Dickson
Oliver Starbird
Marcenas Clump
tMcphus . .
ainter . . .
Tilka Van Sittart
Aubrey Boucicault
Thomas M. Hunter
Gustave Yorke
Alonzo Stevens
. Lillian Burkhart
Robert Hilliard was the next attraction, and appeared Sept. 2
in "Lost, Twenty-four Hours," by W. A. Tremayne and Logan
Fuller, which had this cast:
Dick Swift . . .
David Swift . .
Adolphus Smiley .
Solomon Goldstein
Mrs. Bertha Dacre
Robert Hilliard
. Grant Stewart
Cecil Butler
. Harry Rogers
Madeline Bouton
Mildred Maud White
Mrs. Churchill . . Sjdney Cowell
Mary Churchill . . . Ethel' Valleric
Susan Daisy Dixon
" The Littlest Girl " a curtain-raiser in one act was given the
same night with Grant Stewart as Mr. Caruthers, Stuart Johnson
as Davenport, Lillian Burkhart as The Littlest Girl and Robert
Hilliard as Van Bibber.
"The Gay Parisians," by George Feydeau and Maurice Disval-
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li^re, was seen Sept. 23, for the first time in this city, and cast
thus:
Joseph Pinglet . . W. J. Ferguson
Aneeliaue . . . Mrs. £. J. Phillips
PaiTlara .... Charles Welles
Marcella Odette Tyler
Mathieu James Barrows
Hyacinthe . . . Margaret Gordon
Violet Cara Norton
Daisy Vergie Graves
Rose Winona Shannon
" A Black Sheep," by Chas. Hoyt, was produced Jan. 6, 1896,
for the first time in this city, and cast thus :
Maxime . . .
W. R. ShiriCT
. . Tolly Marshafi
Boulot . . .
Bastien . . .
. . George Backas
Frank A. ConDor
Earnest . . .
Botticelli . .
. . . Vaughan Glaser
Brochard . .
. . . Louis Hendrida
Victorine . .
. . Josephine Hall
Miss Connell .
. . Mollie Sherwood
Hot StuflF . . .
Percy Verc . .
Gooofellow Gunning
{arvis Field
ack Aspen . .
Slater . . .
Under Dog . .
M. T. Sells
Count Smorltork
Phil Glass . .
Wetherbee Fowle
BufiEers Ryder .
Old Subscriber
Otis Harlan
. Jos. Frankau
Wm. Devere
Harry Luckstone
. . Jos. Natus
Wm. F. Mack
. Steve Maley
. Wm. Hatter
Snitz Edwards
John W. MitcheU
Chas. Bradford
John Gilroy
Chas. Diehl
Hyde Sinn . . .
Jimmy Work . .
John L. Fitz James
Willcut Luce . .
Miss Lida Skiddons
Ada Steele . . .
Daisy Singer . .
Etta Mellon . .
May Wing . . .
Cora Fay . . .
Nattie Stile . .
Nora Marks . .
Premiere Danseuse
. Herman Sheldon
Henry Sanger
Wm. F. Made
John W. Mitchdl
. . . Ada Daie
Agnes Rose Laoe
. . Agnes Pad
. . HattieWelk
. . Etta Gilroj
. . NeUie Butler
. Rose Sutherland
Frankie BaOef
Bessie Claytoft
The season closed May 9, but the house was reopened Wednes-
day, Sept. 2, with "The Liar," a play adapted by Clyde Fitch
from the French:
Gustave Bravot . . Fritz Williams
Geo. Manet . . W. H. Fitzgerald
Louis Guerinot . . . Giles Shine
Mons. Pasture! . . . Samuel Reed
Mulot Oscar Figman
Canard L. C. Massen
Philippe Francis Neilsoo
Elaine Rousseau . Katherine Florence
Mme. Rousseau . . . Annie Claris
Mme. Caroline Guerinot
Isabel Urquhart
Rosalie Ina Hammer
This was preceded by two scenes from "The Long Strike," with
J. H. Stoddart in his familiar part of Moneypenny.
The house was closed Sept. 13 and 14, and reopened Sept. 15 with
"Sue," a Western drama by Bret Harte and T. Edgar Pemberton,
which received this cast:
Ira Beasley
Silas Prescott
Parson Davies
Jim Wynd .
John Scott .
Joseph Haworth
. Horace Lewis
. Louis Massen
. Guy Standing
Theo. Roberts
JefiE Bragg .... William Boncffi
Judge Lynch Sam Reed
Annie Olber .... Anita Rothc
Sue Annie Russdl
No. 22 ... . Chas. H. Bradshaw
"A Florida Enchantment," by Archibald Clavering Gunter, was
produced Oct. 12, and cast thus:
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in Cruger Travere . Marie Jansen [ Frederick Cassadene
Dan Collyer Clarence Heritage
I Oglethorpe . . . Effie Germon Major Calhoun Benham Horton
(ie Horton .... May Haines W. Melville
a Lovejoy Grace Huntington Charley Wilkes . . Albert Roberts
rina Carrie CoUyer
y Friend from India " was transferred from the Bijou Theatre
his house Nov. 30, and was followed Jan. 4, 1897, by "A Con-
ed Woman," written by Chas. Hoyt, acted for the first time
few York, and with this cast :
ing Hintz
tjim .
on Holme William H. Currie
Frank Lane
. . Amy Ames
. George Obcr
. Rose Snyder
. Adelaide Ober
. Grace Thome
le Tody . .
:n A. Wrangle
Watson Chinn
Ebbsmith
Rose Budd . .
Phil Bovles . .
Boyle Dowie
Vandyke Beard
Mary Peete
Grace Holme,
Frank J. Keenan
Gus Hennessy
. WIU H. Bray
. Elenore Fall
. Emma Lewis
Caroline Miskel-Hoyt
My Friend from India" was revived Feb. 22, 1897. "A Black
ep " was seen again April 5 for one week. The theatre was
ed the week of April 12 and reopened April 19 with "The
1 from Mexico," by the author of "My Friend from India"
lad this cast: Benjamin Fitzhugh, Willie Collier; Roderick
ors, M. A. Kennedy; William Loveall, Theo. Babcock;
noentina Fitzhugh, Louise Allen; Sallie Grace, Nita Allen;
tic Majors, Lulu Taber; Miranda, Margaret Gordon. The
ion closed June 5. The house reopened Sept. 6, 1897, with
Bachelor's Honeymoon," by John Stapleton, which had this
am in Bachelor
irva
jyllis
-vUis
us .
ianne
M. A. Kennedy
Isabel Waldron
Louise Galloway
Helen Douglas
. Clara Hunter
Eleonora Allen
Joe Jacques Martin
Percv .... Morgan £. Coman
Stepnen Howston . W. J. Ferguson
Dr. Ludwig Schwartz, Albert Bruning
Anthony Gumbug . . Max Figman
Miss Arbuckle . . Berenice Wheeler
his was followed Oct. 4 by "The Proper Caper," from "Le
idis" of Hennequin and Bilhaud, cast thus:
Achille Richard Bennett
Prof. Ziegenlieber . Charles Stanley
Arpad ViUgos . . Robert F. Cotton
Ninette Amelia Bineham
Hommard .... Douglas Doyd
Natalie Marion Berg
Minna Myra C. Brooks
mir Beaujolais
lortelle . .
lonne .
Tricot
»ise Vefour .
ert Delangeville
Thomas Bums
. . Kate Meek
. May El. Wood
Henry Bergman
Blanche Burton
Alice Fisher
Frank Doane
A Stranger in New York,** by Chas. H. Hoyt, was transferred
1 the Garrick Theatre in this city to this house Nov. 8. The
association called "The Criterion Independent Theatre"
t its first presentation on the afternoon of Nov. 18. They
444 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D«9«
appeared in "John Gabriel Borkman/' by Henrik Ibsen, which
had this cast:
John Gabriel Borkman . £. J. Henley
Mrs. Gunhild Borkman, Maude Banks
Erhart Borkman . . . John Blair
Ella Rentheim . . Ann Warrington
Fanny Wilton
Wilhelm Foldal
FridaFoldal .
Carrie Keder
Albert Bnming
Dorothy Usoer
The second performance of the " Criterion Independent Theatre"
was given on the afternoon of Jan. 7, 1898. Three one-act plays
were presented, namely: "The Rights of the Soul/' an English
adaptation of a "problem" drama, by Guiseppe Giacosa; "That
Overcoat," by Augustus Thomas; and "From a Clear Sky," by
Henri Dumay. The various characters in the three plays were
acted by Elita Proctor Otis, Carrie Keeler, Kate Denin-Wilson,
Dorothy Usner, E. J. Henley, and A. S. Lipman. "The Gov-
ernors," a musical farce, was produced by Ward and Yokes on
Jan. 3, 1898. Robert Hilliard appeared here Jan. 17 in "A New
Yorker," previously called " Lost, Twenty-four Hours." The first
matinee performance by the students of the Stanhope- Wheatcroft
dramatic school took place on the afternoon of Jan. 20. Three
one-act plays were presented, namely: " Renunciation," by Frances
Aymar Mathews; "The Cup of Betrothal," by Charles Bradley;
and "Higher Education," by Frances A. Hoadley.
" Oh, Susannah ! " by Mark Ambient, A. Atwood, and R. Vann
was seen here Feb. 7, with this cast :
John Shephard . . . Fritz Williams
Mr. Plant Robert Cotton
Andrew Merry . . . Frank Doane
Hon. Waverly Vane, Alfred Hickman
Tupper Jessie Busley
Susannah Shephard . Marion Lester
Flora Maud Harrisoo
Ruby May Wood
Pearl Blanche Barton
Mrs. O'Hara . . . Maggie Fieldinf
Aurora Josephine HaJI
The students of the Stanhope-Wheatcroft school gave a matinee
performance Feb. 24, when four one-act plays were offered, namely:
"The Sword of Remembrance," by Alice J. Grant; "A Bachelor's
Wife;" "Jerry Burke, the Moonshiner ; " and "The Missing Mrs.
Petti John." " Dangerfield, '95" was a curtain-raiser by Mildred
Dowling, author, presented Feb. 28, with Annie Russell as Aunt
Jane. The season closed April 2, but the house was reopened
Sept. 7 with "A Brace of Partridges," by Robert Ganthony, given
for the first time in America, and with this cast :
Lord Wallerton . Charles V. France
Col. Rackett . . Gordon Thompson
Hon. Arthur Partridge ) H. Reeves-
Alfred Partridge > Smith
Stubbs G. F. Leicester
Spifl&ns George Shelton
Snap Cecil Thombarr
Tom Ruston Fred Dark
James £• Ford
Lady Wallerton . . . Mabel Lane
Evangeline Van Bock . Sybil Carlisle
Peggy Stubbs • . Jessie Bateman
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All of these players made their American d6buts except H.
Reeves-Smith, who came to America with the Hanlon Brothers.
On Oct. 6 a curtain-raiser by A. C. Fraserwood called "Good-
bye/* was done in addition to "A Brace of Partridges." "On and
OB," by Alex. Bisson was seen for the first time Oct. 17, and had
this cast :
George Godfray .
Alfred Godfray .
Bmmaire . . .
Dq Patty de Clam
Martel ....
Randolphe . . .
Madeline Godfray
. £. M. Holland
. Fritz Williams
Samuel Reed
B3rron Douglas
James Kearney
Reuben Fax
Amelia Bingham
Madame Bmmaire,
Maggie Holloway Fisher
Madame Martel . . . Anita Rotbe
Rosa Martel . . Katberine Florence
Lisette May Lamhert
Julie May Gallyer
Alice Augusta Glose
Ralph Delmore appeared here Dec. 26 as Du Patty de Clam.
••Because She Loved Him So," adapted from Bisson and Leclercq's
••Jalouse" by Wm. Gillette, was produced Jan. 16, 1899, with
this cast:
Oliver West .... Edwin Arden
Jcfrn Weatherby . . . J. £. Dodson
xhomas Weatherby . . Arnold Daly
Edward Marsh . . William B. Smith
Rev. Lyman Langley . TuUy Marshall
Albert rritchard . . W. J. Cfonstantine
iackson .... Charles Eldridge
ireslin Roy Fairchild
Ida Conquest
. Kate Meek
Gertrude West . . .
Mrs. John Weatherby .
Donna Adelina Gonxales
Leonora Braham
Margaret .... Maggie Fielding
Susan Marearet Mayo
Julie Langley . . . Edy£e Skerrett
Mrs. Jacl^on . . Frances Comstock
Annie Irish appeared May i as Gertrude West. The season
closed May 2a The theatre reopened Saturday, Sept. 2, with
*Why Smith Left Home," given for the first time in this city,
and cast thus:
John Smith
Billetdoux
Maclyn Arhuckle
Fred. W. Peters
Coont von Guggenheim
^mjor Duncombe . .
'^ John Smith . . .
Georee Bamum
M. B. Snyder
. Marion Giroux
Miss Smith
Mrs. Billetdoux
Rose Walton .
Julia ....
Elsie . . .
Lavinia Daly .
Mrs. E. A. Eberle
. . Rose Snyder
Gertrude Roosevelt
Dorothy Usner
. Blanche Carlisle
Annie Yeamans
^Dan Mason was seen Oct. 9 as Count von Guggenheim. " The
Grirl in the Barracks," lately at the Garrick Theatre, came Nov.
5 for one week:
^^nl Roland .... Joseph Coyne
Aurelie Beatrice Bonner
Le Bardy Louis Mann
Cbirc Helen Harrington
Catton Thornton Cole
Uaae Tourbtllion . . Clara Lipman
Colonel Ravelin . . Geo. W. Bamum
Bbnche Vivian Edsall
Lieutenant Serignay
Sergeant Dubois
Corporal Benoit
Charlotte
Gendarme
Milly . .
Fifi . .
A Sentry
Leighton Leigh
Bert Flansburgh
. Ben T. Dillon
. Mary E. Post
Bert Flansburgh
Amy Lesser
Mabel Frenyear
Claude Yerkes
446 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D«»
On Nov. 13 "Make Way for the Ladies," by Maurice Hcnnc-
quin and Albin Vallabreque, was presented, with this cast :
Ren^e Esther Tittell
Andr^e May Lambert
Mme. Pompon ... May Robson
Adhle Nellie Butler
Malvina .... Louise DouG;las
Analie Mav GalTyer
Victorie Anita Rothe
Camille Marie Derickson
Mme. Penard . . Mildred Bowdrow
Mile, de Marigny . . . Marie Harris
On. Dec. 11, for the first time in America, was seen "WhecU
Within Wheels," by R. C. Carton, which was thus cast:
Lord Eric Chantrell . John B. Mason
Sir Philip Curtoys . . Grant Stewart
Edgerton Vartrey, Philip Cunningham
Eaves Edward Lester
Byam Charles Giblyn
Mile. Berot
Pompon .
Girard
Gibaulet
Beaulois
Bouquet .
Jean . .
Francois
_ •
Gendarme
Etta Monit
E. M. HolUiid
Fritz WUliam
. Eric Hope
. Jay Wilsoa
. SamReed
Frederick H^fcs
TonyEdcfiiicer
. . Theo. &A
Waiter
Mrs. Onslaw Buhner
Lady Curtoys . . .
Miss CurtojTS . . .
James Blagden . .
. C. W. Bnder
Hilda Spo^
. Grace EOstoi
Eva Viaccit
Robert HOfiard
Feb. 12, 1900, "Coralie and Co., Dressmakers," by Albin Vali-
breque and Maurice Hennequin, was presented, with this cast:
Henri Lavelle .... Fritz Williams
Lucienne Esther Tittell
Stephen Coralie . . E. M. Holland
Coralie Marie Derickson
Double Blanc .... May Gallyer
Joseph Pinglet .... Sam Reed
Oemence Nellie Butler
Laura . . Maggie Holloway Fisber
Andre Pilliard . . Brandon Hvit
Ernest Thorel . George W. Howird
Poulet JayWihoi
Boulet James Kearaej
For the matinee Feb. 15, the pupils of the Stanhope- Wheatcroft
Dramatic School appeared in "A House of Cards," by W. G. Van
T. Sutphen; "Racine," by Dodson L. Mitchell, and "A Jolly
Mix Up," adapted from the French by Mrs. Akerstrom Bernard
"Twelve Months Later," a translation from the German comedy,
"Als Ich Wiederkam," by Blumenthal and Kadelburg, was pt-
sented for the first time in English at this house on May 26. Its
original production in New York occurred at the Irving Place
Theatre, on Feb. 7, 1900. Proving a failure the "White Horse
Tavern " was revived for one week April 9, with Chas. H. Brad-
shaw as Giesecke. The season closed April 28, and the next sea-
son began Sept. 8 with "lb and Little Christina," a "picture in
three panels," by Basil Hood. First Period: lb. Master Lores
Grunn; Ib's father, Percy Lyndel; Old Heinrik, James Kearney;
Christina, Violet Holliday; Ib's mother, Jennie Eustace. Second
Period: lb, Holbrook Blinn; Old Heinrik, James Kearney; John,
Jay Wilson ; Christina, May Lambert ; Ib's mother, Jennie Eustace.
Third Period: lb. Holbrook Blinn; Ib's mother, Jennie Eustace;
Little Christina, Violet Holliday. "The Husbands of Leontinc,"
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447
a comedy in three acts, by Alfred Capus, was produced the same
night, and had this cast :
The Baron .... £. M. Holland
Adolphe Dubois . . .Fritz Williams
Plantin Eugene Jepson
Leontine Isabel Irving
The Marquise .... Ida Vernon
Virginie . . Maggie Holloway Fisher
Hortense .... Marie Derickson
Ernestine Anita Rothe
Oct. 8, " Self and Lady " by Pierre Decourcelle, was seen for
the first time and thus cast:
Doctor Duplantin E. M. Holland
M. Furet Fritz Williams
Messenger . . . Tony R. Eddinger
Josephine Furet . . . Isabel Irving
Colombe Duplantin
Maggie Holloway Fisher
Paquita May Robson
Toinette .... Marie Derickson
Angela May Lambert
Sephora Nellie Butler
Madeline . . . May Gallyer
"Hodge, Podge & Co.," a musical comedy in three acts, adapted
from the German by George V. Hobart, with music by John W.
Bratton, and lyrics by Walter Ford, was produced Oct. 23, with
this cast:
Carmenita
Marquita
Minnie .
Mabelina
Laurelina
Gracelina
Estellelina
Rosalina
Claralina
Sarah
Lucy . .
Hodge
Jennie Hawley
Mamie Forbes
Geoigie Lawrence
Frankie Bailey
. . Lea Amrose
. . Mae Edwards
. Frances Wilson
May Blanchard
Martha Steyne
. . Mary E. Post
Winnie Kramer
Rudolph Roastemsum, Peter F. Dailey
Hiram Hodge . . . Geo. W. Barnum
Philip Pod^e . . . Stephen Malev
Don Antonio . . . Wm. Broderick
Christopher . . . Robt S. Pigott
I. Hyde Edw. Garvie
Ledzer d'Main . . . Edw. Wonn
A. Poze .... Lawrence Sheehan
Capt Kaufketchum . . Wm. Strong
Wm. Plantes . . . Chas. Winters
Priscilla Ho(^ . Christie McDonald
Evangeline Hodge . . Amy Lesser
"The House that Jack Built," by George H. Broadhurst, was pre-
sented Dec. 24, introducing Thos. A. Wise, John Findlay, Fred
W. Peters, Alexis Law Gissiko, Mrs. Annie Yeamans, Jennie Yea-
mans, and others. The house was closed the night of Jan. 7, but
reopened Jan. 8, 1901, with "My Lady Dainty," by Madelaine
Lucette Ryley, with Herbert Kelcey, Richard Dillon, Guy Bates
Post, William Boag, Effie Shannon, Winona Shannon, and Mrs.
Isabel Waldron in the cast. Feb. 11 "On the Quiet," by Augus-
tus Thomas, was seen for the first time, with William Collier as the
star, and Helena Collier, John Saville, Louise Allen, and others
in the cast. The season closed June 26.
THE THEATRE FRANCAIS
THE house now known as the " Fourteenth Street Theatre"
was originally called "The Theatre Fran^ais," and was
erected on ground formerly occupied by the Palace Garden, other-
448 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Dw
wise known as the Cremorne Garden. The parquet contained three
hundred seats, and the dress circle had three rows of private boxes,
separated from each other by high partitions. There were eight
proscenium boxes. The stage was seventy-five feet in length and
thirty in width, illuminated by sunken footlights.
The opening took place May 26, 1866, with "Nos Allies," and
the opera bouffe "Les Rendezvous Bourgeois." M. Guignet and
C. Drivet were the managers. M. and Mme. Larmet, Mmes.
Bergeon, Potel, Hinry, and Delinge, and MM. Henry Fontency,
Charmonin, and Choi were in the company. Julius Eichberg's
opera, "The Doctor of Alcantara," was sung May 28. Caroline
Richings, Sophie Mozart, Zelda Harrison, William Castle, Ed-
ward Seguin, Henry Peakes, Wiley, George Ketchum, Bartlett,
and Danks were in the cast. This opera received twelve repre-
sentations. On Tuesday and Saturday nights French comedy was
presented. M. Fleury, basso, and Mme. Fleury, soprano, made
their debut June 12, in " Le Vileneau " and " The Rose of Castile,"
June 22, "The Daughter of the Regiment;" June 29, "A Night
in Rome. " The season of French opera closed June 26, and the
English company closed July 3, with "The Two Cadis" and
"The Doctor of Alcantara."
Paul Juignet died at San Francisco Feb. 8, 1889, aged fifty-
seven years.
Jacob Grau next leased this house and opened it Aug. 25, 1866^
under the direction of Henry Draper, with Italian opera. F. C.
Burnand's burlesque of " Ixion " had been given on the previous
evening, and at a matinee on the opening day. "II Barbiere" was
the initial opera, with Leonilda Boschetti, Sig. Tomaso, Orlandini,
Nicolai, Barin, F. Rosa (conductor), Carl Formes, Massimiliani,
Signora de Rossa, and Freda de Gebele in the company. Anna
Lacoste acted "Deborah" Aug. 30 and Sept. i, supported by
W. H. Wilder, J. J. Prior, W. S. Higgins, G. C. Turner, C. T.
Parsloe, Jr., C. Newton, S. E. Bloomingdale, R. L. Simpson,
Mrs. H. Mills, and Mrs. Thos. Hind. "Martha" was sung Sept
3; "II Trovatore," Sept. 7, 8, 10, 12; "The Doctor of Alcantara,"
Sept. 13, with Fanny Stockton as Inez; Mina Geary as Isabella;
and E. Duchesne as the Doctor.
Adelaide Ristori made her American ddbut Sept. 20, under the
direction of Jacob Grau in "Medea," with the following support:
Antoinetta Zammerini, Adele Giaumartini, Maria Malagoli, Mari-
ette Bergonzoni, Maria Greppi, Luigia Glech, Virginia Casati,
Annetti Buti, Graziosa Glech, Rosina Fontana, Giovanni Carboni,
Giacomo Glech, Achille Cottini, Ludovoco Mamini, Giulio Buti,
Giovanni Maria Borghi, Antonio Malagoli, Napoleone Mazzodolfi,
Carlo Buti, Pietro Ferrari, Paolo Vega, Cesare Ristori, Francesca
Lisara, Giovanni Tesero, Frederico Verzura, Luigi Trojani, Andrea
18871 THE THEATRE FRAN(;:AIS 449
Balfani, Asdrubale Corsi, and Achille Gilbert!. She closed her
engagement Sept. 27, having acted " Medea" twice ; " Mary Stuart,"
five times; "Elizabeth," six times; "Judith," twice; "Phaedra,"
three times, and Lady Macbeth, three times.
The Italian Opera company sang "Rigoletto," Sept 27-29, with
Emily Boughton as Gilda. Oct. 9 a French comic opera company
appeared, under the direction of Juignet and D. Drivet. "Les
Mousquetaires de la Reine " was sung, and it introduced M.
Anthelme, tenor (his first appearance in America), as Oliver
Entragues; M. De Surmont, tenor, as Hector De Biron, and M.
Jean Vert, basso, as Capt. Rowland ; Mile. Elvira Naddie as
Athenias, and Mile. Jeanne Laurentes as Bertha. In the French
dramatic company were MM. Scribot, Lucien, Feuilet, Albert,
Edgard, Chandora, Francis, and Maret; Madame Rosa Saunier,
Mme. Daire, and Miles. Dembrun, Camel, Thorey, and Alphon-
sine. M. Wilhem, baritone, made his first appearance Oct. 1 1 in
"Le Maitre de Chappelle." "The Crown Diamonds" was heard
Oct. 16, with MM. Choi and Walter in the cast.
" Le Toreador, " by Adolph Adam, was presented Oct 18; "Le
Chalet," Oct 23. Mile. Boucousiglio made her d^but Nov. 8 in
" Le Cald ; " Nov. 10, M. and Mme. Deligue, and Mile. Solange
were seen in "The Romance of a Poor Young Man."
Adelaide Ristori reappeared Nov. 12, and played on alternate
nights with the French troupe. During her two weeks' engage-
ment she acted " Adrienne Lecouvreur," twice; "Pia di Tolamei,
once; "Elizabeth," twice; "Mary Stuart," twice; and "Medea,
once. For her benefit, Nov. 23, Ristori appeared in the sleep-
walking scene from "Macbeth," and as Medea; and during the
evening a poem by Henry Tuckerman was presented to her.
" 2^mpa " was produced by the French company Nov. 22. Olive
Logan acted in French '' Cinq Cents Francs de Recompense." In
consequence of some difficulty Juignet & Drivet withdrew from the
management, but the company continued until Jan. 8, 1867. A sea-
son of Italian opera commenced Feb. 11, under the direction of
Antonio L. Morra. Signora Guidetta Atieri was the prima donna.
Signors Barili, Fortuna, Adelaide Phillips and Elvira Naddie were in
the company. " La Traviata " and " II Trovatore " were sung dur-
ing a season of four performances. Mme. Larmet appeared Feb. 12,
in French. The Pot-Philo dramatic association gave a performance
April 17, for the benefit of the Ladies' Southern Relief Association.
Mrs. Barney Williams acted in French April 23, for Mme. Larmet's
benefit. She appeared in "Le Mari Dans Du Coton." Ristori
reappeared May 2. ** Mary Stuart " was played three times, " Eliza-
beth'* five times, Victor Hugo's "Angclo the Tyrant," in which
Ristori played Thisbe of Padua, once (May 6), "Macbeth" once,
and " Medea " once.
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450 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Lm
On May 15 a performance took place for the benefit of the Italian
schools, after which a banquet was given to Ristori, when she was
presented with a gold medal. A benefit was given May 16, to the
Southern Relief Association. Ristori closed May 17, with •* Medea,"
and at the end of the performance she was made the recipient of an
Italian flag. On the following day she sailed for England, her
sojourn in America having been one grand series of successes, out
of which Jacob Grau made a fortune. The receipts on her closing
night reached ^3,000.
Bothroyd Fairclough appeared here May 20, in " Hamlet," followed
by ** Richelieu " and " Othello." He was supported by Ida Vernon,
J. Newton Gotthold, and others. W. F. Leggett was seen June 17, in
" Richard III.," followed by " Romeo and Juliet " and the " Merchant
of Venice." Mr. Leggett bore a remarkable resemblance to Edwin
Booth, but only in appearance, as his acting was atrocious. The
Beni Zoug-Zoug Arabs occupied the house for a fortnight commenc-
ing June 24. Farces were also given, in which Mr. and Mrs.
Gomersal, Mrs. Mark Smith and Mrs. T. J. Hind appeared. C. F.
Law made his d6but on the stage July 26, as Charles De Moor in
** The Robbers," supported by O. B. Collins, W. H. Spencer, W. J.
Ferguson, Mrs. Harry Ryner, and others.
Mrs. F. W. Lander (Jean Davenport) appeared Aug. 19, under
the management of T. B. Pugh, in an English version of Giacometti's
play "Elizabeth," which had this cast:
Lady Sarah Howard . . Jennie GoorhT
Margaret Lambum . . Ada Modck
Earl of Essex .... J. H. Taylor
James VI W. J. CogsweD
Lord Howard C. J. FyfFc
Lord Hudson ... N. W. Decker
Sir Francis Bacon
Lord Burleigh . .
Sir Francis Drake
Marquis Mendoza
Keeper of the Seal
Queen Elizabeth .
Lady Burleigh
. . Geo. Becks
. Edwin Varrey
. A. W. Fenno
C. H. Rockwell
. W. D. Shiels
Mrs. F. W. Lander
Minnie Monck
Her engagement terminated matinee Sept. 14. This lady has bad
an eventful life. She was married at San Francisco, Cal., on Oct. 13,
i860, to Col. Frederick W. Lander, soon after which she retired from
the stage. He was killed in battle in the Federal army in November,
1862, and soon afterwards Mrs. Lander went to the battlefield and
became chief matron in the hospital at Port Royal, S. C. There she
organized a corps of nurses, and day and night she visited the
wounded, sick, and dying, bestowing cheery words on some, or de-
cently composing the limbs of a dead hero ere the earth closed over
him. She remained there a year, and then returned to her home in
Massachusetts. After a brief retirement she returned to public life
at Niblo's Garden, this city, Feb. 6, 1865, in her own translated
play, " Mesalliance." Her four years' retirement from the stage had
made little, if any, change either in her appearance or manner of
acting. She first appeared on the London (Eng.) stage Dec. 18,
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451
1869, as Queen Elizabeth, at the Lyceum Theatre. Her last appear*
ance on any stage was Jan. i, 1877, at the Boston Theatre, in a
dramatization by herself of ** The Scarlet Letter." This lady ranked
among the most accomplished of the tragic actresses of her day. She
was the original (in America) Camille (John Wilkin's version) pro-
duced by her at the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, and the
original in America of Peg Woffington, Adrienne Lccouvreur, Char-
lotte Corday, Mary Stuart, Maid of Marendorff, Medea, Parthenia,
the Czarina, the Countess (in " Love ") Joan of Arc, Marie Antoi-
nette and Elizabeth (in English). The chief charm of her acting was
its finish of detail, and it was seen to best advantage in ** Czarina,"
" Medea," and " Queen Elizabeth." She achieved her early reputa-
tion in original parts; she earned her latest fame in rivalry of
Ristori. Long before that great actress appeared in America, when
she was the pet of the Parisian critics, and was playing " Medea "
after its refusal by Rachel, Mrs. Lander acted the part here. As
an actress Mrs. Lander had no peer ; as a woman, her life has been
characterized by purity, gentleness and humanity . Her voice was
sweetly modulated and she touched the heart, gratified the intellect,
pleased the eye, and left a charming impression, through her sim-
plicity of style, agreeability of manners, and unaffected elocution.
Adelaide Ristori returned here Sept. 18, and played her usual
repertory until Oct. 7, when " Marie Antoinette " was played for the
first time in this city. Her engagement continued until Oct. 19,
during which time she acted '* Medea " once, " Francesca da
Rimini," its first production in America, once, " Mary Stuart " once,
" Elizabeth " four times, ** Myrrha," for the first time in New York,
twice, and ** Marie Antoinette " eight times. Mondays, Wednesdays,
Fridays, and Saturdays, were Ristori nights.
H. L Batcman, with a French opera bouffe troupe, opened Oct.
24, 1867, with " La Grande Duchesse." Tost6e was the prima donna,
and the opera had this cast :
Officer M. Chopin
Charlotte Mile. Susanne
Fritz M. Guffroy
General Boum . . . . M. Duchesne
Prince Paul M. Leduc
Baron Puck . . . . M. LagrifiFoal
La Grande Duchese . . Lucille Tostde
Wanda .... Mile. De Fclcourt
0\f^ Mile. Mathilde
Amelia Mile. Monier
Iza Mile. De Bonfi^ars
Baron Grog M. Valter
Nepomuc M. Monier
This was its first performance in this city in its entirety. '* La
Grande Duchesse " was played on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur«
days, and at matinees on Wednesdays during Ristori's season.
When Tost^e chose to be indisposed — a weakness which the lady
frequently indulged in — her place was taken by Mile. De Felcourt,
save in December, when Mile. Fleury Longchamps took her place
for a few nights. Up to Dec. 25, when the first opera bouffe
452 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE C»«
season closed "La Grande Duchesse" had been played sixty-four
times.
M. Leduc was a very great actor. Joseph JeflFerson said that he was
more like Charles Burke than any comedian he had ever seen. He
was the perfection of grace, and through all the gentle drollery of his
seemingly unconscious action there ran a vein of reticent, wistful
sensibility, which, without being sadness itself, produced upon others
the momentary effect of sadness.
At the close of Ristori's season H. L. Bateman introduced, on
the alternate nights of opera bouffe, a French dramatic company,
who appeared Oct. 22, headed by M. La Roche and Mile. Deborah.
So great was the success of opera boufiFe that the evenings were
changed on Oct 21 to Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and
Fridays, with a Saturday matinee, and the dramatic company ap-
peared Tuesdays and Saturdays. The opening performance was
** The Romance of a Poor Young Man," with Mile. Deborah as Mar-
guerite and M. La Roche as Maxime. "Le Caprice " and "Les
Amours de Cleopatre " were played Oct. 29, the latter introducing
Mile. Reillez, a comedienne of unquestionable greatness, who sang,
imitated birds and beasts, and generally exhibited great versatility
and dramatic talent. On Nov. 2 '' La Dame aux Cam^lias " was
played, with M. La Roche as Armand and Mile. Deborah as Camille
The farewell performances were given the week ending Dec. 28, and
the company went to Boston. Throughout their engagement no
opera but " La Grande Duchesse " was produced.
Ristori returned Dec. 30, and gave ten representations of " Marie
Antoinette," two of " Elizabeth " and one of " Norma " during three
weeks, the nights being Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and
the matinees on Saturdays. Belle Boyd made her d^but in this city
Jan. 9, 1868, as Juliana in "The Honeymoon " and in *' Faint Heart
Never Won Fair Lady." Bateman's opera bouffe company appeared
Feb. 24, in " La Grande Duchesse," with Mile. Tost6e as the Du-
chesse. This company played each evening during the week, except
Saturday, when the dramatic company reappeared. " La Grande
Duchesse " was continued up to March 25, when it was withdrawn,
having enjoyed 156 consecutive performances. "La Belle Hflene"
was given for the first time in America, March 26.
Agamemnon . . . . M. Ducbesse
Calchas M. Lagriffoul
Achilles M. Valter
Slave M. Perrigeur
H^l^na Lucille Testae
Orestes .... Mile. De Felcourt
Bacchis Mile. Juliana
Laena Mile. Marguerite
Parthenis .... Mile. Mathilde
Paris M. Guffroy
Menelaus M. Leduc
Ajax I M. Benedick
Ajax II M. Monier
Philocomus M. Hamilton
Enthycles M. Flcury
It was repeated on every evening except Saturday, up to a matinie
on Saturday, May 2, Mile. Fleury Longchamps taking the place of
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453
Tost^. The French dramatic company May 4 and week of May 6
(except May 9) in " Sor Teresa," " Oscar " and " Riche d' Amour,"
May 9.
The Caroline Richings English opera company May 11, for two
weeks, during which they sang " Martha " twice ; " Maritana " once ;
" La Somnambula " once ; " The Crown Diamonds *' once ; " Fra
Diavolo " once ; " The Doctor of Alcantara " twice ; " Faust " once ;
and '* The Bohemian Girl " twice. In the latter, Edith Abel made a
d^but as Arline May 13. Ristori dramatic company reappeared
Mav 21, and acted eleven times.
Alhaizi and Calabresi, from New Orleans, with a French opera
bouffe company, appeared June 4 in '^ Orph^e aux Enfers," with
this cast:
Eurydice .... Mile. Lambelle
Diana Mile. Tholcr
Cupid Mile. Esai
Venus Mile. Cadic
Orphdc M. Deere
Ansttfe M. Gougoa
Jupiter M. Edgard
Public Opinion . . . . M. Tholer
This opera was presented until June I3. The season closed
June 13, with " La Grande Duchesse."
A benefit for the American dramatic fund took place June 23,
when Mme. Ristori and others appeared. Mme. Ristori, aided by
children, gave a private entertainment June 24, for the benefit of an
unfortunate lady of this city. Ristori made her farewell appear-
ance as Elizabeth at a matinee on June 26 On the following day
she sailed for Europe.
The theatre closed June 27, 1868, and reopened Oct. 5. Jacob
Grau was the lessee and manager, and the company was : Rose Bell,
Fontanel, Victoria Maurice, Rose Taillifer, Adrienne Ligny, Elsie
Goueretti, MM. Julien Carrier, Beckers, Bourgoin, Goby, Genot,
Mussay and Bataille. The initial performance was " La Grande
Duchesse," with Rose Bell as the Duchesse, Mile. Fontanel as
Wanda , Carrier as Fritz, Beckers as Boum, Goby as Prince Paul,
Genot as Puck, Bourgoin as Grog, and Mussay as Nepomuc. After
the third night Mile. Goueretti took the place of Mile. Fontanel.
'* La Grande Duchesse " was sung until Oct. 16, when the theatre
was closed for a rehearsal of ** Genevieve de Brabant," produced for
the first time in America Oct. 22, and for eleven consecutive weeks
attracted crowded audiences. Mile. Desclauzas became as great
a favorite as Rose Bell. As the eccentric gendarme Pitou, M. Gabel
made a great hit. Desclauzas appeared as Drogan Jan. 7, 1869, in
consequence of the illness of Rose Bell, Mile. Rezarelli playing
Genevieve. ** L'CEil Crev6," by Herv6, had its first American
representation Jan. 9. Goueretti was the Dindonette, owing to the
illness of Rose Bell. ** Flcur de Th6 " was sung for the first time in
this country Feb. i. Rose Bell was announced to take the part of
Cesarine, but sickness prevented her. On the opening night the
454 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE LiBS^
curtain did not rise until nine o'clock, and then the part was taken
at short notice by Desclauzas. Mile. Bell appeared as Cesarine on
Feb. 13. After a run of two weeks " Fleur de Th^ " alternated with
" Genevieve dc Brabant " the latter having its one hundredth repre-
sentation on Feb. 22. Mile. Rose Bell had a benefit Feb. 26,
presenting " Genevieve/' and the second act of *' William Tell "
in French. Carrier had a benefit on March 5, ofiFering an act of
'* L'CEil Crev^/' the gendarme scene from " Genevieve," the third act
of "Fleur de Th6," "Mons. Choufleury," and a ballet. After
March 6, the house was closed until March 29, when Mr. Grau had
a benefit, tendered him by the stockholders of the theatre, when was
produced for the first time in America, Offenbach's "La Vie
Parisienne."
M. Juignet, the stage manager, took a benefit April 7, when was given
the first act of " La Grande Duchesse " with the following notable and
remarkable cast: Fritz, Mile. Rose Bell; La Grande Duchesse,
M. Carrier; Wanda, M. Deligne; Gen. Boum, Mile. Desclauzas;
Prince Paul, Mile. Maurice ; Baron Puck, Mile. Clementine, and
Nepomuc, Mile. Goueretti. The comedietta, " Livre HI, Chapitre I,"
was also played, and " Cargouillada," a burlesque on Italian opera,
was sung by MM. Carrier and Beckers and Mile. Goueretti, and a
chansonnette by M. Bourgoin. The season closed with a benefit to
M. Beckers on April 13, "La Vie Parisienne" and songs by Dora
Harris comprising the bill.
When Tost6e first came to this country she was about forty years
of age. She was a better actress than a singer. Her salary was
f i,cxx) per month in gold, for a season of eight months. She was
most popular behind the curtain. She grudged applause to no one,
and never tried to monopolize the stage.
Irma (maiden name, Irma Marie) was the wife of M. Colonne, the
leader. She is the sister of Mme. Galli-Marie and Paola-Maric.
Their father's name is Marie-Delisle. Her salary in America was
f 1,200 in gold per month. Her BouUotte and La P^richole were
her greatest successes. Mile. Lam belle (Mme. Alhaiza) was one of
the most attractive ladies of opera bouffe. M. Aujac, the favorite
tenor, was 52 years of age when he first appeared here. Rose BeD
(real name Delapommeraye) was engaged for America at a monthly
salary of $1,000 in gold. She was the wife of Gambogi the chorus
master. Mme. Desclauzas (right name Esclauzas) is the divorced
wife of M. Sary, a literary gentleman of Paris. Mile. Fontanel was
announced by Grau to make her American d6but as Wanda, but
she never appeared. From the hour of her landing in this country,
she became ill, and remained an invalid until she left the country.
Her place was filled by Mme. Goueretti, wife of M. Alard, the vio-
loncellist. Fontanel was the wife of M. Goby, who appeared in
*' Genevieve de Brabant." M. Carrier had previously been seen and
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beard in this city. He was here with Rachel as low comedian. He
returned to France, and while at Bordeau» fell down stairs and was
killed.
At the close of the sea§on of 1869, in conjunction with M. Mercier,
editor of Le CourUr des Etats Unis, Duchesne opened a public house
at Hoboken, N. J. Irma returned to Paris. During her stay in this
country she became a large landed proprietress, the owner of certain
title deeds to lands in the far West. She was very saving of her
money, and made nearly f 10,000 in gold during her eight months
sojourn in this country. Gabel was killed at the storming of Sedan,
Oct. 1870. At the opening of the Franco- Prussian war he rejoined
the regiment to which he was originally attached before going on the
stage, and fought to the last day of the reeling empire. Eugene A.
Condrier, who was one of the Clodoche dancers, died at Long
Branch, N. J., March 22, 1890, aged 44 years. He was familiarly
known as ** Frenchy," and his grotesque acting in " Genevieve de
Brabant" created quite a sensation. He was buried at Mount
Karmel. Long Branch.
On April 14 a benefit was given at the Theatre Frangais to the
widow and children of Humphrey Bland. *' Griffith Gaunt " was
played, with a cast including Rose Eytinge, Blanche Grey, Sadie
Cole, Mrs. H. Bland, Mrs. M. Wilkins, Mrs. Reeve, C. H. Rockwell,
Dan Harkins, and Mark Smith. Eliza Newton had a benefit May
15, when "Asmodeus" was acted; a recitation by Arthur Mat-
thison, the Rigl Sisters (Emily and Betty), in character dance,
zouave drill exhibition by Sergt. John Burke, and the comedy of
" Taming of the Shrew" formed the bill.
On May 19 John Brougham took a benefit, and the performance
consisted of " The Little Rebel,*' " The Irish Lion," and " A Gentle-
roan from Ireland."
" La Vie Parisiennc " was presented May 29, followed June i by
" Chilperic." Mile. Desclauzas had a benefit June 7, when ** Chil-
peric " and the gendarme duet from " Genevieve " were given, with
Rose Bell as Grabuge and Desclauzas as Pitou, and this closed the
opera bouffe season.
The New Orleans French dramatic company combined with the
New York dramatic (French) artists, comprising Miles. Moreau,
Tholer, Silleys, Denvil, Briot, and Rosa, and MM. Moreau, Chamonin,
Juignet, Rousseau, Guidon, and Francis appeared June 23 in a repre-
sentation of Victorian Sardou's ** Seraphine.'* Charles H. Morton
took a benefit July 14, when he acted Bailie Nicol Jarvie in " Rob
Roy." The French dramatic company played "Gavaut Minard et
Cie " on August 5.
A season of English opera opened Sept. 11, under the manage-
ment of Carl Rosa and C. D. Hess, with the following company :
Mroe. Parepa-Rosa, Fanny Stockton, Rose Hersee, Mrs. E. Seguin
456 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE ZM9
(Zelda Harrison), Wm. Castle, S. C. Campbell, Albert Lawrence,
G. F. Hall, E. Seg^in, De Solla, Howard, James, and Harrison.
Sig. De Vivo was the business manager, and Carl Rosa and Antony
Rieff the musical directors. The opening opera was Balfe's ** Puritan's
Daughter," given here for the first time in America, and with this
cast:
Drake Mr. James
Ralph £. See^uin
Spiggott Mr. Hamson
iessie Fanny Stockton
lary Wolf Parepa-Rosa
Charles II G. F. Hall
Clifford Albert Lawrence
Col. Wolf .... S. C. Campbell
Earl of Rochester . . Wm. Castle
Ephraim Fleetwood . . Mr. De SoOa
Leyman Mr. Howard
This was Albert Lawrence's American d6but. On Sept. 17 Mr.
Nordblom, German-English tenor, made his American d^but as Thad-
deus in '' The Bohemian Girl." Rose Hersee's first appearance on the
American stage was Sept. 18, singing Amina in ''La Somnambula."
" The Bohemian Girl " was given Sept. 20, " La Somnambula " Sept
21; ''Maritana" Sept. 22, with Mrs. E. Seguin as Lazarillo and
Parepa-Rosa as Maritana; ''Fra Diavolo " Sept. 25 » for the &rst
time; Sept. 27, " Maritana;" Sept. 29, " Martha; " Sept. 30 for the
benefit ot Parepa-Rosa; matinee Oct. 2, '^Martha." The seasoo
closed Oct. 2, with " The Bohemian Girl."
The house was now leased by Clifton W. Tayleure, who began
Oct. II, with F. S. Chanfrau in De Walden's comedy of "Sam,"
supported by F. C. Bangs, C. T. Parsloe, Jr., H. B. Phillips, J. G.
Boyd, C. Hamilton, and De Walden, Louisa Eldridge, Mrs. Rivers,
Blanche Grey, Georgie Langley, Henrietta Irving, and Nellie
Taylor. The season continued until Oct. 23, when it closed. Ger-
man operas, " Faust," " Martha," " The Magic Flute " and " Robert
Le Diable " were given three nights and one afternoon, from Oct 27,
by a German opera company comprising Herren Franz Hiroroer,
Joseph Herrmanns, Weinlich, Steinecke, W. Formes, and Armand,
Mme. Marie Frederici-Himmer and the Miles. Rotter, Dziuba,
Johannsen, and Billon, Mr. Grau being the manager, and Caii
Anschutz the musical director.
Clifton W. Tayleure opened another season Nov. 15, with anew
drama by Henry Leslie, of London, called ** London, or Lights and
Shadows of the Great City," which had this cast :
Toby Mapletop . Chas. T. Parsloe, Jr.
Policeman No. 1,059 • Geo. Carlisle
Jas. Diggens ....£. Deonisoo
Lctty Emily Pitt
Aspmall Alex Fitzgerakl
Chief Justice J. G. Boyd
Pliny Irene Ryntr
A season of Russian opera opened Dec. 15, when M. Verstowskajo's
** Ascold's Tomb " was given.
Alice Heron
Lady Euphemia
Harold Forrester
Ralph Heron .
Bob Austin . .
Chalmers, Q. C.
Job Forrester .
Clara Jennings
Mrs. Thos. Hind
F. C. Bangs
J. Lewis Baker
Edward Righton
Geo. F. Devere
H. B. Phillips
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457
It held the stage for five evenings. *' London, or Lights and
Shadows of the Great City/' was repeated Dec. 25.
On Jan. 3, 1870, a Ba] de L*Opera Bouffe, under the direction of
Eugene Duchalet and Mons. Henri Maseard, was given. Among
the attractions was the Clodoche troupe, in the original Can-can.
The tickets were f 5 each.
" La Grande Duchesse " was revived Jan. 14. M. P. Juignet had
a benefit Jan. 22, when the French artists acted " La Gr^ve des
Forgerons " ("The Blacksnaith's Strike"), " La Supplice d'un Homme"
(" A Victim of Circumstances "), and the farce, ** Un Homme du
Sud " (" A Man of the South "). A season of French opera bouffe
commenced Jan. 24, under Byrne and Starr's management. Robert
Stoepel was musical director. Mme. Moreau gave a French version
of •• East Lynne" Feb. 5.
" Genevieve de Brabant " was revived Feb. 7, with this cast :
Drogan .... Mrs. Howard Paul
Sifroy Girrebuck
Colo Moreau
Grabuge Genot
Nircisse Francis
Genevieve Goueretti
Brigette Briot
Charles Duchesne
Bonigsemestu Rousseau
Pitou Edgard
The first act of ** Barbe Bleue " and the opera bouffe ** Le Sourd "
were given Feb. 18, for the benefit of M. Drivet. '* Faust " a French
extravaganza, was given Feb. 19, with *' La Dame Blanche," for M.
Girrebuck's benefit. In the latter piece Mme. Girrebuck appeared.
On Feb. 22. for the benefit of Byrne & Starr, three acts of " Genevieve
de Brabant," and the first act " La Grande Duchesse " were given.
Mrs. Howard Paul also sang " La Marseillaise." " Robert Emmet "
and "The Irish Emigrant" were played March 17. Mile. Briot pre-
sented "La Perichole" March 18. for her benefit. " Frou Frou"
was acted in French March 31 and April 2.
Charles Fechter appeared April 27, with Carlotta Leclercq his
chief support. " The Lady of Lyons " was given with this cast :
Gaspard Milnes Levick
Deschappelles . . . A. D. Bradley
Widow .Melnotte . . . Meltnda Jones
Madame Deschappelles
Mrs. Thos. Hind
Claude Fechter
Pauline Miss Leclercq
Beauseant L. R. Shewell
Clavis Geo. Becks
Col. Damas . . . . G. H. Griffith
" Don Cxsar de Bazan " followed May 4, with Fechter as Don
Caesar; J. L. Cathcart as Don Jos^; Emily Pittas Lazarillo; and
Miss Leclercq as Maritana. On May 9 and 10 " Ruy Bias " was
played ; ** The Lady of Lyons " May 12, 13, matinee May 14, 16, 17,
18, "Hamlet" May 13, 14, ** Plot and Passion" May 19, 20. There
was no performance May 21, in consequence of a full scenic rehearsal
of ** The Corsican Brothers." produced May 23, with Fechter as Louis
and Fabien, and Miss Leclercq as Emillie de Lesparre. " A Sheep
in Wolf's Clothing" was played May 30, with Leclercq as Anne
458 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE [1871
Carew and Little Minnie Maddern as Sybil. " The Lady of Lyons"
closed the season June 4. Fred Rullman was the manager.
Marie Seebach made her American d^but here Sept. 22 as Gret-
chen in *' Faust." Among her company were Miles. Antoine Bes-
singer, Edwin Bardenhauer, Herr Herrmanns, Harry, Herr Hugo,
Edward, and Herr Lodovic, Geiger and Dombrowsky.
The next lessees of this house were J. H. Snyder and Charles
Wheatleigh, who called it " The Fourteenth Street Theatre."
Their first attraction was " Mary Stuart " presented Sept. 27 with
Seebach as Mary, when Mathilde Venetta made her American d^but
as Elizabeth. Seebach appeared Sept. 30 and Oct. i in drama and
comedy — " Valerie, or the Blind Orphan," and " Ein Tasse Thee"
(" A Cup of Tea "). " Mary Stuart " was given Oct. 3, matinie Oct. 8,
II, 22; no performance Oct. 4; "Jane Eyre," Oct. 5, 7, 10, mating
Oct. 15, 25 ; " Deborah," Oct. 6, 8, Mathilde Venetta in the title rdlc;
"Narcisse," Oct. 12; "Love and Intrigue," Oct. 13, 14, Seebach as
Louisa Muller; " Mathilde," Oct. 17, 18, 19, Seebach in the title r61c;
Oct. 20, 21, 24, "Adrienne Lecouvreur;" no matinee Oct. 22;
" Mary Stuart " matinee Oct. 26. For the benefit of Seebach, Oct
27, "Adrienne Lecouvreur," was played, after which she recited
Schiller's poem, " The Song of the Bell," and at the conclusion she
delivered a brief address; on Oct. 28 she played "Valerie." The
season closed Oct. 29 with " Taming of the Shrew." The engage-
ment of this lady was at once the greatest success and the greatest
failure in our dramatic annals.
She was without doubt one of the finest European actresses that
had visited us since Rachel. She had more finish of detail, more
delicacy of coloring, more feminine instinct, than Ristori, and lacked
nothing but physical power to entitle her to rank with that artist
The cause of her pecuniary failure lay in the language in which she
acted. Mrs. F. W. Lander (Jean Davenport) in " Elizabeth " Oct. 31.
In the cast were James H. Taylor, George Becks, Edwin Varrey,
Milnes Levick, Alex Fitzgerald, Geo. Metkiff, Fred Monroe, Wm.
Struthers, Jennie Gourlay, Gregston, Mrs. M. A. Farren and Miss
E. V. Proudfoot. On Nov. 5 Mrs. Lander appeared as Mrs. Haller
in "The Stranger," Nov. 12, as Mary Stuart; Nov. 14, 15, 18, 19,
21, 22, " Charlotte Corday, or a Tale of the Reign of Terror," with
Charles Wheatleigh as Marat ; Nov. 16, 17, " Adrienne Lecouvreur; "
Nov. 23, 24, 25, 26, "Frou Frou, or Fashion and Folly," translated
expressly for her. On Dec. 3 the French Dramatic Club De L'Har-
monie appeared for a benefit of the victims of the Franco-Prussian
war.
A season of Italian opera commenced Jan. 4, 1871, under the di-
rection of D. De Vivo, with " II Trovatore," Rose Czillag as Leonora,
Sig. Reyna as Count di Luna, Le Franc as Manrico, Gazzaniga as
Azucena. This opera was repeated Jan. 6 and 7. " Un Ballo in
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459
Maschera " Jan. lo. Carolina Viardi-Marti made her d^but and sang
Amelia in place of Mme. Czillag, who was indisposed. Le Franc was
the Ricardo and Miss Roselli (Rosa Cooke) was Oscar. This was
this lady's first appearance in Italian opera. Friday » De Gebele sang
Ulrica; Bacelli and Locatelli were also in the cast The season
closed with this performance. A series of performances were given
at various theatres in this city, and throughout the country, for the
benefit of the family of Geo. Holland, on Wednesday evening,
Jan. 25. " The Lady of Lyons " was acted here, with this cast :
Claude Melnotte . . Charles Fechter
Mme. Deschapellea . Mrs. J. Sefton
Widow Melnotte . Mrs. L. E. Sevmour
Deschapellea . . . . £. B. Holmes
CoL Damas .... Mark Smith
Beauseant . . . . C. H. Rockwell
Glavis Oweo Marlowe
Gaspard M lines Levick
Pauline .... Carlotta Leclercq
Janet Miss Hayden
William M. Holland rented this house for the purpose of present-
ing Edwin Forrest, who appeared Feb. 6. 1871.
This was Edwin Forrest's first appearance in this city in three
Kaurs. He was seen in " King Lear," and was supported by William
arris as Edgar; Miss Lillie, Alice Placide» O. B. Collins, T. E.
Morris, Mark Bates and others were in the cast Effie Johns (wife
of William Holland) played " Fanchon " matinee and evening Feb.
II. William Harris withdrew from the company after Feb. 10, giv-
ing bis reason for refusing the rdle of Landry Barbeaud in " Fan-
chon" that he was engaged only to support Mr. Forrest. Mark
Bates assumed the part. '* King Lear " was continued a second
week. C. Barton Hill played Edgar. '* Fanchon " was given mating
Feb. 18. Forrest played " Richelieu " Feb. 20, with Barton Hill as
de Mauprat, Arnold as Barradas, John Mathews as Huguet, and
Thomas E. Morris as Joseph. Edwin Forrest closed Feb. 24 ; for the
Saturday matinee, Feb. 25, Effie Johns repeated " Fanchon." Mrs.
Ella Clymer (sister of Linda Dietz) made her debut the evening of
Feb. 25, as Pauline in " The Lady of Lyons," to the Claude Melnotte
of Barton Hill. With this performance the house closed.
Marie Seebach reappeared March 20, as Fanchon (in German);
March 21, as Desdemona, to the lago of Hcrr Henry. Henry Wolf-
sohn appeared as Othello. This was Mr. Wolfsohn's first appearance
on any stage. Seebach was announced to appear March 22 in
** Griselda," but owing to some misunderstanding, the manager of
the Stadt Theatre refused to allow the members of the company to
appear here, and " Love and Intrigue " was substituted, and played
to almost empty benches, for a great many of the audience retired
as soon as a change of programme was announced. *' Dorf und
Stadt," with Seebach as Lorle, was given March 23. " Educational,
or City and Country Life," and "The Waiting Saloon," March 25.
March 27, " Jane Eyre " was acted for the benefit of the artists who
460 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D»7i
had appeared with Seebach during her American engagement ; also
the third act of " Hamlet," the third act of " Mary Stuart " and the
last act of " The Gladiator of Ravenna."
Laura Keene appeared here April 11, as directress. "Nobod/s
Child " was played, with William Creswick as the star. The play
had this cast :
Jack Adams . . . Milton Rainford
Limping Dick . . . W. Davidge, Jr.
Mrs. Padston . . . Miss L. Germon
Capt Lazonby . . . . F. Mordaunt
Capt Callington . . . Geo. Holland
Patty Lavrock .... Laura Keene
Joe . . . .
Sir Tregarvon .
Bob ... .
G. Peny . . .
Peter Grace
. Mr. Creswidc
. W. J. Hnricy
L. Bateman
M. A. Kennedy
Harry Pearson
Lucy Alice Erodes
A great deal of money was expended in the way of advertising the
performance, as well as the d^but of the '' star ; *' but all in vain, for
a bad house witnessed the initial performance, a worse one the second,
a poor one the third, a bad one the fourth, and a beggarly array of
empty benches during the rest of the week. " Hunted Down " was
produced April 17, with Laura Keene as the star attraction. It was
repeated April 18, when the house closed for the remainder of the
week. Laura Keene withdrew " Nobody's Child" and Mr. Creswick,
as she was satisfied the public did not want either. This action on
the part of this lady was as a matter of business, and out of no disre-
spect to Mr. Creswick, and he should have so looked at it, and not
have appealed to the public in a moment of temporary excitement,
as he did on his closing night, April 15, when called before the
curtain.
David B. Vanderen died in this city April 15, 187 1. He had
played that night with Laura Keene, and on his way home fell swl-
denly to the sidewalk. On being taken to the house he was found
to be dead.
On June 26 a benefit was given to Owen Marlowe. The enter-
tainment was : " A Pretty Piece of Business," by Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Walcot, Edith Challis, and Mr. and Mrs. Marlowe; ballad, " Bright
Eyes," by W. J. Hill; "Loan of a Lover," Gertrude by Lucille
Western, Peter Spyk by James Heme ; recitation of " Heathen
Chinee," by G. B. Rowland ; '* Widow's Victim " Robert Craig as
Jeremiah Clip, with imitations of James Wallack, Joseph JeflFerson,
Stuart Robson, and his full dress representation of Charles Dickens
as a reader. " Robert Macaire" was the afterpiece.
William Creswick died at London, Eng., June 17, 1888, aged
seventy-five years. He was born in England Dec. 27, 1813, and from
1839 to 1843 he starred in this country making his first New York
appearance at the Old Park Theatre. Returning to England, he
became manager of the Surrey Theatre, London. In 1871 he paid
a second visit to this country, and acted while here with Charlotte
Cushman and Edwin Booth at Boston. In 1877 ^^ toured Australia,
■•Til THE LYCEUM 461
and on Oct. 29, 1885, he took his farewell of the London stage at
Drury Lane, playing a scene from " King Lear." He was not a
great actor ; his name is not associated specially with any famous
parts or in any remarkable stage productions, but in whatever he
attempted he was always intelligent and painstaking.
An amateur performance of " Don Caesar de Bazan " took place
April 26, for the benefit of the Chapin Home. Charles Wheatleigh
and Mr. Snyder surrendered their lease to Duncan & Sherman the
bankers and the owners of the theatre on July i, 1871.
Charles Wheatleigh withdrew from the management, and Mr.
Snyder continued up to the time Charles Fechter purchased the
theatre and land. He tore down the old house during the summer
of 1871. Duncan & Sherman advanced Mr. Fechter a large sum of
money to rebuild. He invested some $50,000 of his own money in
the enterprise. He entirely reconstructed the edifice, added the
portico in front and introduced many novelties in the stage depart-
ment. His reckless expenditure of money caused a breach between
Duncan, Sherman & Co. and himself, and they took the theatre from
him by legal process before he opened it. Conseauently, what
money he had invested of his own and borrowed from Carlotta
Leclercq was lost.
Mr. Fechter announced the opening of this theatre, which he now
called •• The Lyceum," for Nov. 25, with ** Monte Cristo," but it was
not opened. It was again stated that the rehearsals of *' Monte
Cristo " would be commenced March 2, 1873. The opening was
announced for March 31, but, during the previous week, Duncan,
Sherman & Co. took possession of the theatre and ejected all of Mr.
Fechter's workmen and agents. On April 28, 1873, Fechter ap-
peared at the Grand Opera House, this city. Charles Fechter died
on his farm at Richland Centre, Pa., Aug. 4, 1879. He was born at
London, Oct. 23, 1824, and first appeared on the American stage
Ian. 10, 1870, at Niblo's Garden, in "Ruy Bias/' supported by Car-
lotta Leclercq. He there failed to satisfy his audiences. He as-
sumed the management of the Globe Theatre, Boston, Sept. 12, 1870,
and retired from it Jan. 14, 1871, and on that day he received a ben-
efit tendered to him by leading citizens of Boston.
His share amounted to $3,200, every cent of which he donated to
various charities in that city. Returning to Europe, on March 2,
1872, he appeared at the Adelphi Theatre, London, as Ruy Bias.
His last engagement in this city was at the Broadway Theatre (now
Daly's), commencing Dec. 19, 1877, ^ Edmond Dantes in ** Monte
Cristo." He closed Jan. 26, 1878, as Ruy Bias. His last engage-
ment on any stage was to have commenced April 7 at the Howard
Athenxum, Boston, but he was suffering from a gastric attack. He
appeared before the curtain, stated the cause of his illness, and dis-
missed the audience. He appeared April 8, as Lagardere in *' The
462 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Dan
Duke's Motto/' and continued for the week. He was again too iU to
act on April 14, but reappeared April 15 in "Black and White,"
which ran until the close of the engagement, April 19, when he
made his last appearance on any stage. He died a very poor man.
His remains were interred in Mount Vernon cemetery, Philadelphia.
Mr. Fechter went through the round of characters in which the repu-
tation of Frederick Lemaitre had been achieved. He had many
gifts in common with Lemaitre, and no man on the English stage
approached nearer to his level. In Shakespearian plays, certain
passions were strikingly represented. The spectator was delighted,
amused, and surprised. He mistook our actors, our public, and our
press, and all three mistook him as man and as actor. During his
management of the Globe Theatre, Boston, he got at loggerheads
with James W. Wallack, Jr. and other popular artists, and this trouble
created a powerful feeling against him all over the country, a feeling
whose ill effects were felt more by the managers, who paid him
large "certainties," than by Mr. Fechter himself. In several cities
the papers wantonly and wickedly abused him. At Cincinnati,
especially, they assailed him in a gross and brutal manner. The
result of this was that managers feared to give him again the terms
he required, and he would not abate a jot. He refused to accept
from Mr. Booth an engagement on the same terms given to Joseph
Jefferson.
This theatre was reopened Sept. 11, 1873, under the ostensible
management of W. L. Mansen, assisted by Charles Wheatleigh as
business manager. Mr. Hoffman, a wealthy gentleman and father
of George Hoffman (who afterwards married the premiere danseose
Marie Bonfanti), was the financial backer.
The first attraction offered by the new management was Thomas C.
King who opened in " The Hunchback of Notre Dame " :
Mme. Gondelaurier, Mrs. J. L. Carhart
Fleur de Lys . . . Miss Henderson
Claud Frollo . . Chas. Wheatleigh
Esmeralda Jeffreys Lewis
Quasimodo T. C. King
PhcEbus Harry Dalton
Gringoire Sol Smith, Jr.
Gudule Miss Crawford
Clopin Dan LeesoD
Ninette Maud Egertoo
This was the American d^but of T. C. King, Harry Dalton, Miss
Henderson, Jeffreys Lewis, and Miss Crawford. Espinosa was baDct
master. Dan Leeson reappeared in America here after an absence
of fourteen years in England. **The Hunchback of Notre Dame"
was acted until Oct. 25, except on the matin6e Oct. 25, when ^alvini
played Hamlet, and Piamonti, Ophelia. On Oct 27 " Othello " was
presented, with this cast :
Othello .
lago . .
Desdemona
Emelia .
. . . T. C. King
Chas. Wheatleigh
JefiEreys Lewis
Mrs. J. L. Carhart
Cassio Henry Dalton
Brabantio Sol Smith
Roderigo .... Edward Colesao
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463
" Ingomar " was billed for Oct. 28, but no performance took place,
and the house closed, the season having b«en a losing one. On
Nov. 24 the theatre reopened with Italian opera. Pauline Lucca and
lima di Murska made their joint appearance as Azucena and Leo-
nora in " II Trovatore ; " Sig. Mari was Count di Luna, and Sig.
Tamberlik, Manrico. " Don Giovanni " was sung Nov. 26, with
Pauline Lucca, Di Murska, Lichtmay, Tamberlik, Jamet, Lehman,
Reina, and Ronconi in the cast.
" Notre Dame " was acted Thanksgiving night (November 27), and
continued Nov. 28, 29, and Dec. i, with T. C. King as Quasimodo.
The afterpiece was " The Debutante/' Charles Wheatleigh playing
Achile Talma Dufard. " Still Waters Run Deep " was acted one
week, commencing Dec. 2, with Charles Wheatleigh as John Mild-
may. T. C. King died at Kingscroft, Birmingham, Eng., Nov.,
1893-
" A Model of a Wife," was also seen. Charles Fechter appeared
Dec. II in " The Lady of Lyons " and continued it until Dec. 20.
The theatre closed Dec. 22. The house reopened March 3, 1874,
with T. C. King in "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" for the bene-
fit of the central dispensary. Phillis Glover presided in the box
office for the sale of tickets.
Bessie Darling, a pupil of Fanny Morant,made her first appearance
on any stage March 4, as Juliana in "The Honeymoon." Stella
Congdon (Mrs. Frank Chapman), Geo. Becks, Sol Smith, Charles
Leclercq, Charles Wheatleigh, and Charles Lovedav were in this
cast. The proceeds were given to the Helping Hand Society.
A season of Italian opera commenced March 5, with " Lucia Di
Lammermoor," Di Murska as Lucia, Sig. Vizzani as Edgardo. Max
Maretzek was musical director. Mile. K. Sorel appeared March 6 in
"Faust;" March 7, "Martha," and " Dinorah " (second act), Di
Murska as Lady Henrietta, Natalie Testa as Nancy. Di Murska
sang for the first time the "Shadow Song" in " Dinorah." On
March 9 Charles Chamberlain Jr. was announced as the manager
of this theatre, when Marie Aim6e, with a French opera bouffe
company appeared under the direction of C. Chizzola, in " La Fille
de Madame Angot,** with Aim^e as Clairette. This was continued
until March 20, when " Les Cent Vierges " was acted, followed
March 21 by " Le Petit Faust/' with Aim^ as Marguerite for the
first time. Stani was the Mephisto and Juteau the Faust. " La
Vie Parisienne" March 23, 24. 25, first times in five years.
On March 26 " Camille " was presented here, with this cast:
Camille Clara Morris
Prudence .... Marie Wilkins
Nkrhette Kate ClaxtOD
Ol3nnpe .... Louise Henderson
Mootteur Duval . . . F. F. Mackay
Mons. De Varville . \V. B. Laurens
Nanine Kate Holland
Armand Duval . . . Frank Mayo
Gaston Geo. F. Rowe
Gusuve J. B. Polk
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This was one of five performances given that afternoon, and was
for the "Actors' Charity Benefit." The idea origpinated with
A. M. Palmer. The captains and patrolmen of police, and the fire-
men of the city sold tickets to the number of 24,835. The admis-
sion tickets were good at any of the five theatres, viz.: The
Academy of Music, Lyceum Theatre, Niblo's Garden, Booth's
Theatre, and Union Square Theatre.
Marie Aimee closed here April 4, 1874, with " Madame An-
got " (second act), " Les Pantins de Violette " and " Mons. Chon-
fleuri."
Schumann's Transatlantic combination of pantomimists and spe-
cialty artists made their American d^but here April 6, in '' A Parisian
Folly." Among the performers were Brown's female velocipedists,
with whom were Addie (afterwards the wife of Prof. Herrmann),
Almonte ; Thos. Lovell, Mons. Elliott, Mile. Frederika, Mons. Francke,
Mile. Corr6e, Don Ferreya, the man flute, Herr A. Schulze, Marie
Bonfanti,the Russell Family, J. B. Johnson, champion swimmer, and
Beckmann, juggler. The pantomime "The Phantoms" was pro-
duced April 13, with a new ballet by L'Espinosa. This entertain-
ment closed April 18, and was followed, April 20, by " La Maijo-
laine," with F. F. Mackay, Fannie Foster, and Phillis Glover, in the
cast. Jane Coombs appeared here May 4 as Lady Teazle in " The
School for Scandal," with Frederic Robinson as Charles, Theo.
Hamilton as Joseph, and Owen Marlowe as Sir Benjamin. This
lady's engagement terminated very abruptly on May 9, and the
house was closed until Aug. 24, when it was reopened by C. A. Cbiz-
zola and Maurice Grau, with the Marie Aim^e French Opera Bouft
company, in ''La Timbale d' Argent," presented for the first time
in America, and with this cast:
Muller A\m6e
Molda Mile. Minelly
Raab Mons. Dubouchet
Pruth Mons. Debeer
Wilhelm Mons. Perrant
Fitchet Mile. Gaidoo
Gaben MUe. Dubouchet
Pola MUe. Briot
Barnabe Mons. Guyot
This was the American d^but of Minelly, Guidon, Dcbccr,
Guyot, and Mons. Dubouchet. This opera was sung for the last
time Sept. 7, 8, 9, when Aimte appeared as Molda and Minelly as
Muller.
'* La Princesse de Trebizonde " was sung for the first time in
America in French Sept. 10, and had this cast:
Le Prince Cassimir . . M. Duplan
Le Prince Raphael .... Aim^e
Zanetta Minelly
Regina Mile. Guidon
Paola MUe. Kid
Cabriolo M. Dubouchet
Tremolini M. Debeer
Sparadrap M. Goyol
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\an d^but of Mile. Kid. *' La Fille de Mme.
Oct. 5, with this cast:
A\m6e
. Minelly
Mile. Kid
M. KoUetz
Guyot
Ponponnet Debeer
Larivaudiere Dabouchet
Trenitz Genot
Louchard Duplan
^ and Trenitz were the original rdles of KoUetz and Genot at
J. This was the American debut of Kolletz. For Aimle's bene-
, Oct. 16, "La Perichole" was sung and the engagement closed
Oct 17.
Adelaide Neilson appeared here as Beatrice on Oct. 19, in '' Much
Ado About Nothing/' supported by J. H. Barnes as Benedick.
Beatrice Miss Neilson
Benedick J. H. Barnes
Dogberry Vining Bowers
Hero . .
Don Pedro
Rose St. Clair
G. B. Waldroa
This was the American d^but of J. H. Barnes. '' Romeo and
Juliet/' with Neilson as Juliet and Barnes as Romeo, was acted Oct
83, 23, 24, 26, 28, 31 : " Much Ado About Nothing " Oct. 27, 29, 30,
and mating Oct. 31.
Emily Soldene made her American dibut Nov. 2, with an Eng-
lish opera company, as Drogan in "Genevieve de Brabant."
^La Fille de Madame Angot** was given Nov. 16, with Soldene
as Mile. Lange. "The Grand Duchess/' Nov. 30, Soldene in the
title rdle. " Chilperic " was presented, for the first time in America
^n English), Dec 9, with this cast :
Divitiacas
Gatsuinda
Brunchant
Alfred . .
Qodomir .
Leucaste .
. . . J. Qnine
Miss L. RoDson
Miss H. Traves
. . Clara Vesey
Miss L. Carthew
. Miss St Clair
Chnperic Soldene
Lenna E. Marshall
Laadiy H. Laurent
Fatoot J. Wallace
Sigibert Lewens
Nervoso J. B. Rae
fVedc^;onde . . Miss A. Ljrndhurst
This opera was repeated Dec. 20; "La Fille de Madame Angot/'
Dec 22, 23; "Genevieve," Dec. 24-28; "The Grand Duchess/'
Dec. 26; and, for the first time in America, Dec. 29, (in English),
'^Madame L'Archiduc," with this cast:
MarietU Soldene
Fortunata .... Miss Robson
Countess Miss Vesey
The Archduke Marshall
Giletti Bererlj
Soldene closed Jan. 2, 1875.
Mrs. Rousby made her American d^but Jan. 4 in Tom Taylor's
" 'Twixt Axe and Crown " :
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Lady Elizabeth . .
Edward Courtney .
Earl of Sussex . .
Lord Pugct . . .
Lord Wm. Howard
Sir John Brydges .
Sir John Farrington
Sir Thomas Wyatt
Mrs. Rousby
. Geo. Clarke
. James Dunn
. James Stark
W. A. Sands
D. Ralton
Vining Bowers
. Ed. S. Tarr
Simon G. B. Waldron
Gardiner .... Welsh Edwards
Queen Kate Meek
Duchess Mrs. DenvO
Rutter Frank Beresford
Parry E. J. Mack
Isabel Isabel Waldron
Cicely Annie Mack
" As You Like It " was acted Feb. 3, 4, with Mrs. Rousby as
Rosalind and Geo. Clarke as Orlando; "Camille" was played Feb.
5, matinee and evening Feb. 6, with Geo. Clarke as Armand, and
Mrs. Rousby as the consumptive heroine.
Carlotta Leclercq appeared here Feb. 8, as Mercy Merrick, in
"The New Magdalen," with Geo. Clarke as Julian Grey.
John L. Toole was seen Feb. 15 in "Ofif the Line," playing his
original character of Harry Coke. " Domestic Economy " was the
afterpiece, with Toole as Grumley. "The Great Trial of Bar-
dell vs. Pickwick," Feb. 22; also "Domestic Economy" and "The
Dodger," Toole as the Artful Dodger. "The Steeplechase, or
Toole in the Pigskin," Feb. 24; "Sweethearts and Wives," Feh
26, also imitations of actors, Toole as Billy Lackaday, followed by
"Ici On Parle Frangais."
Adelaide Ristori reappeared in America March 2, as Eliza-
beth, Queen of England; "Mary Stuart," March 3, 8, 12, mating
March 13; "Elizabeth," March 4, matinee March 6, 12; "Medea,"
March 5, 15; "Lucrezia Borgia," March 9, 11, 16; "Marie Antoi-
nette," March 17, 19, 22. Ristori acted in Brooklyn, Thursday,
March 18, and she terminated her engagement at the Lyceum,
March 27, with "Marie Antoinette." Marie Aim^e reappeared
March 29, in "La Jolie Parfumeuse." Ristori reappeared April
13 in "Marie Antoinette" and the sleep-walking scene from
"Macbeth" (in English); matinee, April 14, "Marie Antoinette."
Aim^e was seen April 14, 15, 16, as Rose Michon in "La JoIic
Parfumeuse." Mme. Gandon and Mons. Debeer were also seea
Ristori acted Elizabeth and the sleep-walking scene, mating
April 17. On May 3, 4, Ristori played in "Renata Di Francia,
or the Huguenots ; " May 5, " Marie Antoinette ; " May 6, for the
benefit of the Italian school building fund, Ristori appeared as
Queen Elizabeth, also in French, " Les Adieux de Jeanne d*Arc;"
May 7 in " Medea " and " I Pazzi der Progette " (" Mad on Pur-
pose ") ; matinee, May 8, Ristori closed in " Lucrezia Borgia."
For the Dan Bryant Benefit Fund, April 29, the bill was "La Jolie
Parfumeuse," cast thus:
Rose Michon .... Mile. Aim^e Justine MUe. Deimas
Bavolct Mile. Nardynn Lise Mile. Coralga
Clorinde MUe. Gandon Mirette Mile. Dcfrani
La Julienne .... Mile. CantreUe Poirot M. Kolletz
Arthemise Mile. Sivry La Cocardierc Debeer
Madclon Mile. Vaudelet Germain Arrigotti
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The French comedy company appeared on May 8 in " Le Feu
Au Convent," Mile. Girardin as Adrienne, also "La Petite
Cousine," and "La Cravate Blanche." Aim^e returned in "La
Jolie Parfumeuse" May 10; "Le Petit Faust," May 11; "La
Fille de Madame Angot," May 12; "La P^richole," May 13;
Lischen and Fritschen," "Jolie Parfumeuse" (second act), and
La Femme Aux iEufs d'Or," matinee, May 14, with M. Juignet
as Blanc Mignon, a ballet master, in the latter piece. With this
performance Aim^e terminated her engagement.
" Girofl^ Girofla " was produced here May 14, with this cast :
M
M
Girofl^ Mile. Geoffrey
Pedro Mile. Dorel
Paquita .... Mile. Vandamme
Bolero M. Valaire
Marasquin
Aurore
Moorzouk
MUe. MineUy
Mile. Keil
M. de Quercy
This opera was repeated the weeks of May 17 and 24, except
evening May 28 and matinee May 29, when " La Fille de Madame
Angot" was presented, Mme. Lange being acted for the first
time here by MUe. GeoflFrey. " Barbe Bleue " Tthird act) was also
given, with M. de Quercy (first time here) in the title rdle.
** Bagatelle " was done on the same nights.
Emily Soldene reappeared here May 31 in "Chilperic; " "Mme.
L'Archiduc" was given June 1-4; "Genevieve de Brabant," June
2 ; " Madame Angot " June 3, and Soldene closed June 4.
This house was reopened Sept. 6 by Maurice Grau and Chizzola
for a French opera bouflfe season, with "Madame L'Archiduc,"
Mile. Coral ie Geoffrey as Marietta, Mme. Duparc as Fortunato,
Mme. Nardynn as La Comtesse, M. de Quercy as Giletti. This
opera was continued until Sept. 27, when " La Fille de Madame
Angot ** was given, with Mile. Geoffrey (first time) as Clairette.
^Girofl^ Girofla" was sung Oct 6, with this cast:
Marasquin . . . Mens. Ludovici
Chef des Pirates . . Mens. Valter
Girofle Mile. Geoffrey
Pedro Mile. Duparc
Paquita MUe. Hosdez
Aurore MUe. Kid
Mourzouk . . . Moos. Rogers
Bolero Mons. Duplan
" Le Canard ^ Trois Bees " (" The Wonderful Duck ") was seen
for the first time Oct. 16, and repeated the week of Oct. 18; "Le
Petit Faust," Oct. 24, Mile. Geoffrey (first time) as Marguerite,
Nardynn as Mephisto, Mons. de Quercy as Faust, and Mons.
Rogers as Valentin. "Mme. L'Archiduc" closed the engage-
ment Oct. 25.
A season of French comedy and drama commenced Oct. 27, with
" Le Gendre de M. Poirier ; " Oct. 28, " Le Marquis de Vil-
lemer; " Juliette Clarence made her d^but Oct 30 as Frou Frou,
The " Mexican Juvenile Troupe " commenced in " La Grande
I>uchesse" Nov. i, and repeated it Nov. 3, 5. Carman Moran,
468 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE &•?•
eight years old, and Guadalupe Moran, six years of age, were the
prima donnas.
"Dalila" had its first representation in America Nov. 2; "Les
Lionnes Pauvres,** Nov. 4; "Le Gendre de M. Poirier," Nov. d
The Mexican Troupe appeared Nov. 8, 10, 12, in the sentimental
opera, "Marina," Lenorina Carmen as Marina. The French com-
pany appeared at the Union Square Theatre matinee, Nov. 11, in
"Frou Frou." They returned here Nov. ii-i3in"The Sphinx"
for the first time in America, with Juliette Clarence as Blanche de
Cheller. The opera bouflfe, '* Robinson Crusoe," was acted by the
Mexican Juveniles Nov. 17, and they closed with the matinee Nov.
20. The French company acted the week of Nov. 22 in "Les
Deux Orphelines " (" The Two Orphans "), except Nov. 26, when
an amateur performance was given. On Nov. 29, "Dalila"was
seen; Nov. 30, " La Princesse Georges ; " Dec. i, "Nos Intimes"
(" Bosom Friends ").
Charles Fechter reappeared in " No Thoroughfare '* Dec 2, act-
ing, for the first time in French, Rischenbach, better known in
English as Jules Obenreizer. This play was repeated Dec 6, J,
8 ; Fechter played Armand in " La Dame aux Cam^lias,'* to Juliette
Clarence's Marguerite Gauthier, Dec. 9, 10, and matinee, Dec 11.
This lady took a benefit Dec. 1 1, when she acted for the first time
in America in "La Maltresse Legitime." Fechter repeated "La
Dame aux Camillas " Dec. 13, 15, 17 and matinle, Dec. 18. The
French company appeared on the alternate nights. The Charitj
Amateur dramatic association acted in " The School for Scandal "
night of Dec 18, Mrs. Sheridan Shook as Lady Teazle, Mr. Dyas
as Sir Oliver, and J. H. Bird as Sir Peter Teazle. Mrs. McKin-
ley, Mrs. B. Fox, Mrs. James Sykes, A. De Cordova, H. Leslie,
Charles Bambergh, P. Coulter, and others were in the cast.
"Ici Medor" and "On Demande un Gouverneur" were acted by
the French company Dec. 20; "Le Jocrisse de 1* Amour," Dec
21. "Le Chevalier du Pince-Nez" (Dec. 23) had its first repre-
sentation in America for M. MeziSre's benefit. "Le Horaard"
(" The Lobster ") was also given. Sardou's " Seraphine " was pro-
duced here Dec. 25.
The house now closed and continued dark until Jan. 13, 187^
when the French comedy company reappeared for one week. An
athletic entertainment took place Jan. 24, with Greco-Roman and
collar and elbow wrestling, club swinging, and sparring between
John Dwyer and Steve Taylor. For the benefit of the New York
Foundling Asylum, on Feb. 26, "The Shamrock" was acted by
amateurs. Thomas B. Meagher was the Sergt. Kearney. **Un
Ballo in Maschera" was sung Feb. 28, for the benefit of the
Samaritan Home for the aged. The performance was under the
direction of L. Albites, Gazzaniga-Albites as Ulrica, Mrs. E.
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469
Hartz as Emelia, Clara Siegel as Oscar, Fritsch as Ricardo, Dr.
Valentine as Renato, T. P. Wickcs as Samuel, and T. P. Fowler
as Tomaso.
An amateur performance of " Hamlet " was given March 10^
with this cast:
Hamlet
Claudius
Laertes
Polonius
Horatio
Ghost .
Osric
Priest .
Rosencraotz
First Actor
After be
. Master N. S. Wood
Augustus Frederic
. . . S. S. Simpson
. . Dr. J. B. Cutter I
. . . Wm. B. Stover ■
. Washington Barrows *
. . . . Cora May 1
.... B. Everett •
. . . Jerome Stevens '
A. D. Featherstonhaugh .
First Gravedig|[:er .
Second Gravedigger
uueen . . .
Guildenstern
Second Actor
Marcel! us
Bernardo .
Francisco
Ophelia
Actress
L. P. Britt
D. Forrest
Miss H. R. RennejT
. . Hennr Lee
R. fCerwin
A. A. Brittoa
t. Bradyn
i. Morris
Blanche Osborne
. . Amy Wood
ing closed two nights the theatre was reopened March
13 by Matt Morgan, the scenic artist, with selections by Adolphine
Estelle, Mary Tournurville, Julia and Vincent Hogan, Tom Bartle-
man, and Joseph Danvers. A comedy entitled "Off the Stage,"
was acted with Walter Lennox, Minnie Palmer, Charles Villers,
Eva West, Wm. A. Rouse, and Nellie Boyd in the cast. N. C.
Goodwin, Jr., gave imitations of actors, and a burlesque called
"The Pique Family," by Sydney Rosenfeld, closed the entertain-
ment. The cast of the burlesque (which was a travesty on Daly's
play of "Pique") was:
Matthew Spanish
Arthur Hawkins
limm^' Loose
Inflation Tim
Charley Ross
Phanny Dazzlingport
W. A. Rouse
Chas. Villers
Minnie Palmer
Vincent Hof^^an
. Admiral Dot
Harry Josephs
Widow Lucille .
Count Dollymonat
I>r. Gastric . .
Rainbow Blessing
Johnny Droo
Miss A. Estelle
H. Wayne EllU
Walter Lennox
Eva West
Florence Ellis
This was Minnie Palmer's first appearance in New York. Her
d^but on the stage was made June 8, 1874, at the Park Theatre,
Brooklyn, in "Le Pavilion Rouge" ("The Red Flag"> The bur-
lesque was pointless and fell flat Walter Lennox made a hit in
his make-up for John Brougham. Annie Mack joined the com-
pany March 20, and the comedy, "The Wrong Man" was acted,
in which Sidney Smith made his New York d^but. "The Day
After the Wedding," with Minnie Palmer in the leading rdle was
played March 27, followed by the farce, "The Goose with the
Golden Hggs" and Burnand's burlesque "Black Eved Susan,** N.
C. Goodwin, Jr., as Capt. Crosstrec, Minnie Palmer as Susan,
Annie Mack as William, and Harry Josephs as Dame Hatley.
"Sketches in India," "The Little Rebel,'* and "Black Eyed
Susan,'* were given April 3, when Lottie Angell, a London
vocalist, made her American d^but. "Sarah*s Young Man,** "The
Little Rebel,** and "Black Eyed Susan,** April 10; "Love in
470 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D»76
Livery," "The Merry Man," "Love's Dawn," April 17. "The
Field of the Cloth of Gold," and the drama, "Old Salt," April
24. In the latter piece Bijou Heron made her d^but. Bertha
and Ida Foy appeared in their sketch, " Bal Masqu6. " The house
closed abruptly April 27.
Marie Aimee reappeared Sept. 25 for the first time in New
York in "Girofl6 Girofla," playing the two heroines with M.
Ranoult as Marasquin.
This was the New York d^but of Ranoult and Reine. Miles.
Kid, Duparc, MM. Duplan, Reine, and Ruiz were also in the
cast. " La Grande Duchesse " was sung Sept. 27 ; "La P€richole,"
Sept. 28; "La Fille de Madame Angot," Sept. 29; "Girofli
Girofla," matinee, Sept. 30; Aim6e closed Sept. 30 with "La
Timbale D'Argent," in which she was seen as Molda. Louise
M. Pomeroy made her first appearance in this city Oct. 16 as
Juliet in "Romeo and Juliet." M. V. Lingham was the Romeo,
Mrs. Harry Jordan the Nurse, and J. B. Roberts, Mercutia
Welsh Edwards, Aug. Pitou, Charles Villers, Mrs. J. J. Prior,
Will Sands, Joseph O. Sefton were also in the cast. " The Lady
of Lyons" was played Oct. 19, 20, matinee Oct. 21, with Louise
Pomeroy as Pauline, Mr. Lingham as Claude; "Romeo and Juliet,"
Oct. 21, when the lady terminated her engagement. She was a
pupil of J. B. Roberts, and was quite successful. She was then
the wife of " Brick " Pomeroy, the journalist. She died in New
York, June 7, 1893.
James H. McVicker was the next lessee of this house, and he
presented Edwin Booth as the star, Nov. 20, in "Hamlet," thus
cast:
Hamlet Edwin Booth
King M lines Levick
Polonius Frank Pierce
Ophelia Clara Jennings
First Gravediggcr J. H. McVicker
"The Lady of Lyons" was played matinee, Nov. 25, Booth as
Claude Melnotte; Nov. 27, and the week, "The Fool's Revenge."
Matin6e, Dec. 2, "The Stranger." Booth opened his third week,
Dec. 4, with "King Richard H." Matinee. Dec. 9, "Don Caesar
de Bazan;" "Othello" commenced the week of Dec. 11, Fred
Robinson as lago, Booth as Othello, Clara Jennings as Desde-
mona, and Jennie Carroll as Emelia; Dec. 13, 14, 16, Booth
acted Shylock in "The Merchant of Venice;" matinee, Dec. 16,
Booth played lago to Robinson's Othello. " Richelieu " was given
Dec. 18, and all the week except matinee Dec. 23, when "Much
Ado About Nothing" was seen; "Richard IH." was acted Dec
25, and all the week except matinee Dec. 30, when "Ruy Bias"
was done.
Laertes .... James H. Hardie
Ghost Fred Robinsoo
Queen Jennie CarroD
Horatio Hart Conwaj
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if773 THE LYCEUM 47 1
Edwin Booth appeared Jan. i, 1877, in "Brutus, or the Fall of
Tarquin;" matinee Jan. 6, "Much Ado About Nothing;" Jan. 8,
9, 10, 13, as King Lear, with Clara Jennings as Cordelia, Jennie
Carroll as Goneril, Alice Brooks as Regan, F. Robinson as
^R^r, J. M. Hardie as Edmund, and Milnes Levick as Kent.
For Jan. 11, 12, " Ruy Bias** and "The Taming of the Shrew;
matinee Jan. 13, "The Merchant of Venice;" Jan. 15, 16, "Ham-
let;** Jan. 17, "The Fool*s Revenge;*' Jan. 18, "Othello," Booth
as Othello, Robinson as lago; Jan. 19, matinee Jan. 20, "Riche-
lieu;** evening, Jan. 20, "The Stranger** and "The Taming of the
Shrew." For his farewell week "The Merchant of Venice,*' Jan.
22; "Brutus," Jan. 23; "Richard HI.," Jan. 24; "The Lady of
Lyons,** Jan. 25; "Ruy Bias** and "Don Caesar de Bazan,** Jan.
26; "Hamlet,** matinle Jan. 27; evening, Jan. 27, "Othello,"
Booth as lago.
After being closed for two weeks, the house was reopened March
12, for one week, by Geo. Wood, who introduced Alice Oates and
an English comic opera company, consisting of Alice Oates, Emme
Roseau (afterwards Mrs. Samuel Colville), Rose Temple, Julia
Chapman, Venie and Laura Clancy, Susie and Annie Winner,
Bessie Temple, Ella Caldwell, Susie Parker, Maud Bowman,
Charles H. Drew, John Howson, Henry Laurent, J. H. Jones, A.
W. Mafflin, Ed. Horan, and Jesse Williams, musical and stage
director. "La Fille de Madame Angot ** was sung March 12, 13,
14; "Girofl^ Girofla,*' March 15, matinee March 17, "La Jolie Par-
fumeuse,*' March 16; "La Princesse de Trebizonde,'* March 17.
"Camille** was announced for April 16, with Adelaide Lennox
as the heroine, but the house did not open until April 21. Henry
Dalton acted Armand, and Mrs. Julia Brutone, Madame Prudence.
The seventh annual operatic entertainment given by Mme. Murio
Celli and her pupils took place on May 14.
This house was leased in July by Charles R. Thome, who
opened Sept. 10, with "Under the Willows," which had this
Count de Favrollet J. F. Crossen
Muracan Walter Lennox
Albert Edwin F. Thorne
Antoine D. W. Waller
{ean Wm. Henderson Hortense Emma Waller
lelene .... Jennie .Murdock | Marie DoUie Thomtoo
Dnke Geo. Metkiff '
"Michael Strogoff ** was played for the first time in America
Sept. 24. This was a version by M. V. Lingham. Geo. B.
Waldron acted Michael ; W. H. Collins was Ivan, and Mabel Jordan
the heroine. This was this lady's first appearance on anv stage.
Marie Aim^e reappeared Dec. 14 in " La Reine Indigo * (" Queen
Indigo**). It was repeated matinee and evening Dec. 15, 17, 18;
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La Jolie Parfumeuse," Dec 19; "La Marjolaine," Dec 20;
La P^richole," Dec 21; "Les Cent Vierges" ("The One Hun-
dred Virgins ") at a matinee Dec 22, Aim^e as Gabrielle.
Geo. Jones (Count Joannes), supported by his pupil, Avonia
Fairbanks, and a dramatic company, appeared Feb. 4, 1878, and
continued until Feb. 25. No more disgraceful scenes were ever
witnessed in an American theatre The initial performance was
" Romeo and Juliet." The audience was a large one and disposed
to scofF. Whenever the Count showed a weak point the audience
was sure to make fun. For three hours there was genuine hi-
larity, bom of the spontaneous humor. In fact, few persons left
the theatre without a sense of fatigue from sheer merriment —
aching sides and weary diaphragms that resulted from an involun-
tary run of the gamut of laughter. The Count would occasionally
walk down to the footlights and, when he could be heard, defend
Miss Fairbanks from the gibes and laughter of the audience. From
the beginning to the end of the play, Romeo and Juliet were under
the fire of a blazing battery of ridicule. When Romeo kissed Juliet
the house echoed with one prolonged osculatorial symphony, and
cries of: "Brace up, old boy! Do it some more!" were beard.
Then it was that the Count stepped indignantly to the front of the
stage, and said : " If there are no policemen here, there ought to
be. My contract with the theatre involves the preservation of
perfect order, and I ask it not so much for my own sake as that of
the lady who is now on the stage. " The answer to this was a howL
Alice Grey acted Lady Capulet, Florence Vincent, the Nurse, and
Robert Johnston, Friar Lawrence. The audience attempted to
"guy" Robert Johnston, but he walked down to the footlights,
and said : " Gentlemen of New York, I have been an actor for thirty
years, and never before have been treated like a clown. I am
reading the lines of Shakespeare to the best of my ability, and if
you will let me alone I will go on ; if not, my sense of manhood
will compel me to retire." He was not thereafter annoyed. On
Feb. 5 Frances Waldberg made her American debut in a play
called "The Two Husbands." This lady had been heard of pre-
viously as an amateur. The Count appeared Feb. 6, as Richard
III. The boys in the gallery constantly requested him to pull up
his boots, and suggested that he should "skip the gutter." Miss
Fairbanks, who supported the Count, was treated with little more
consideration than was shown to him. After an unusually oflfen-
sive interruption Miss Fairbanks turned fiercely upon the audience
and said : " You are cowards, not men, and this annoyance is caused
by the author of that coward's article in last night's Telegram^ who,
if he will send his name to me, I pledge myself before Heaven to
cowhide on Broadway to-morrow." The performance continued in
dumb show. During one of the intermissions the orchestra played
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''The Sweet By and By,'* and the entire audience taking up the
song sang it twice to the end.
Miss Waldberg repeated "The Two Husbands'* Feb. 7-9.
The Count acted " Hamlet " Feb. 8, and for the matinee Feb. 9,
''Romeo and Juliet*' In the balcony scene some one called out
to the Count to "go around the comer and brace up." When
Juliet appealed to the moon, some one told her to "cheese it.'
When one of the followers of the two houses of Montague or
Capulet was killed some one exclaimed: ** Harpooned I Another
murder in the Fourth Ward!" Juliet was requested to pull down
her vest. The Count was told to "shoot somebody's hat with a
bow and arrow. " In the kissing scene he was advised to " put on
a porous plaster." Juliet, when taking the poison, was told to
"bite off a big piece of navy plug," and to "take it with seltzer
or apollinaris." The Count was requested in his love scene to
^soften it up a little with corned beef and cabbage," and "when
he was in doubt to play trumps." When Juliet died some one
exclaimed: " It's going to be a cold night, put on an extra quilt."
"The Two Husbands" was given once more Feb. 9.
The Count appeared as "Richard III." Feb. 11. Ada Gray
made her d^but as Lady Isabel in "East Lynne," and continued
in the part Feb. 12, 14, matinee Feb. 16, evenings Feb. 19,
20, 21.
"Othello" was presented Feb. 13 by the Count, and the per-
formance began by the Count appearing before the footlights and
informing the audience that there were fifty policemen in the house,
who, if they did their duty in front, would find that the actors
would do theirs on the stage. The audience, which was a large
one, came to "guy," and "guy" they did to their heart's content.
A penny whistle and the bleating of stray sheep were occasionally
heard. The Count was told to lift up his ulster aud dance a jig.
When Miss Fairbanks kneeled and clasped her hands, some one
shouted out: "Life size, two for a quarter!" The handkerchief
scene excited great interest. "What will you give forit.^" said
Emilia to lago. "Five cents," said the gallery. "Oh, give her
a trade dollar!" said the parquet. "Send it to the laundry," said
another. Frank Noyes» who played lago. was told to shoot the
feather in his hat. The last act was entirely pantomime. Every
time any of the actors crossed the stage the audience fell to beat-
ing time, and shouting : " Debazan, Dcbazan I " " Halt ! " " Shake-
speare may be dead," said a man in the audience, as he put on his
overcoat, "but he has been murdered hereto-night" As the audi-
ence retired, they recited in concert: "First in war, first in peace,
and first in the hearts of his countrymen." "King Lear" was
given Feb. 15, and there was little variation of former disgraceful
scenes. " The Sweet By and By " was sung in chorus as well as
474 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D«7«
"Don't be Weary, Children, I Am Going Home." "Richard
HI." was put on Feb. i6, when there was the usual noisy crowd
present. Richard was not permitted to cross the stage without a
"left — left — left — halt!" In the tent scene he was reminded
that it was nearly daylight, and "time to milk the cows," where-
upon they mewed and crowed like an army of cats and roosters.
The Count made a speech, in which he said : " Let those laugh
who win ; there are more fools oflf the stage than on it. " For his
benefit, Feb. i8, he acted "Hamlet." The house was crowded,
and from beginning to end scarcely a word said on the stage was
audible, so loud and continuous were the cat-calls, laughter, and
sarcastic comments and advice given by the spectators to the
players. When the Count came on as the Prince, he was greeted
with three cheers and shrieks of laughter. He came to the foot-
lights, and striking an attitude, exclaimed to the audience: ''I
thought that the jackasses would respect the lion." After the
curtain fell upon the last act, the audience sang "John Brown's
Body," "We'll Hang Count Joannes to a Sour Apple Tree."
" Romeo and Juliet " was repeated Feb. 20. On the Count ap-
pearing a roar of laughter greeted him. Advancing to the foot-
lights, when the noise had continued for a moment, he gritted his
teeth at the audience, and cried: "Will you stop.? If you don't
keep still, Til keep you still. Order shall be kept if we have to
call upon the police, and you are so few to-night that we can en-
force order. Why can't you be quiet?" The only response to
this query was: "Give it up!" and renewed cat-calls. "Othello"
was played Feb. 22. The attendance, which had been very large
from his opening night, began to grow small on Feb. 2a "The
Drunkard's Child " was acted matinee, Feb. 23, by the company.
The Count's engagement closed Feb. 25, with a benefit to Avonia
Fairbanks, when "The Lady of Lyons" was performed.
An amateur performance of the Dramatic Guild occurred March
2, 1878, when "Geo. Douglas," a drama by William Minturn, an
amateur and well known society man, was presented. " Gold Mad,"
an American drama by a young Harvard student, was produced for
the first time March 4. William H. Leake, Louis F. Barrett,
Elmer Warner, J. B. Ashton, Avonia Phelps, and Miss Herbert
were in the cast. It was withdrawn March 7. The French dra-
matic company occupied the house weeks of April i, 8. "L'Ami
Fritz" was acted April 13, for the first time in America.
The house was reopened April 17, for the one night, by Edwin
Lawrence, teacher of elocution, with a number of his pupils, who
appeared in "Romeo and Juliet." Mr. Lawrence played Romeo;
Rose Kean, Juliet. At one time the performance threatened to
break up into a general row, d. la Count Joannes, but peace was
fortunately restored. It was a ridiculous performance altogether.
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The French company reappeared April 23, 25, 27; and May 9 an
amateur performance, in aid of the Seaside Home for suffering
children, when "Conscience" was given. In the cast were Gen-
erals J. S. Owen, M. T. MacMahon, H. A. Bamum, P. H. Jones,
Vickers, Col. H. C. King, Major J. Barclay Fassitt, Messrs. D.
W. Gillette, De Wolf Hopper, Eugene Silvers, T. O. Crane, W.
H. Harrison, Sara von Leer, and Mrs. J. W. Keanney. One of
the most successful debuts on the dramatic stage which I have wit-
nessed in a long time was that of Adelina Gasparini, who acted
Juliet June 3. "Romeo and Juliet" was repeated June 4, 5, 8,
and "The Lady of Lyons," with Miss Gasparini as Pauline, June
6, 7. J. Clinton Hall, Harry Duffield, W. Ward, J. R Ashton,
Harry Gale, Tom Owens, W. T. Dulaney, Little Dorritt (Ashton),
and Mary Galvin were in the company.
J. M. Hill leased this house in August, and opened Sept 2,
1878, with Denman Thompson as the star, in "Joshua Whitcomb,*'
which had this cast:
Aunt Matilda . . . Mrs. D. Nourse
Sheriff D. Nourse
Tot Julia Wilson
Roundy .
John . .
Qy Prime
Ignacio Martinetti
Eugene Jepson
Harry WUson
Mr. Thompson closed Nov. 3a Kate Claxton assumed the
management Dec. 2, when she presented ''The Double Marriage,"
cast thus:
Edouard A. Dacre
Dard Wm. Davidge
Perrin . . . . H. W. Montgomery
Rambaut . . . Chas. A. Ix>vedav
Lacroix .... M. W. Leffingwel!
Dujardin . . . Chas. A. Stevenson
Baronesse . . Mrs. £. L. Davenport
Josephine Alice Lingard
Rose Kate CaxtoD
{acintha Manpe Harold
Uynal Fred Robinson
D^Aubertin . . . . H. B. Phillips
Miss Claxton closed Jan. 4, 1879.
Charles A. Loveday died in the New York hospital, this city,
April 28, 1 88 1, of hemorrhage of the brain. A few months pre-
vious he had been stricken with apoplexy. " Kvangeline '* was seen
Jan. 6, 1879, and "Pinafore," Jan. 13. Frederick Paulding made
his first appearance on the stage Feb. 17 in "The Fool's Re-
venge," which had this cast:
Coido Malatesta
Francesca .
Bertuccio
Manfredi
Del Aqutlia
Torrelli . .
. . Franlc Pierce
Constance Hamblin
. . Fred Paulding
. Frank Mordaunt
. . . O. H. Barr
. . Jos. Frankau
Ordellaffi Geo. Gastoo
Bernardo .... Ogden Stevens
Ascanis Miss Genevieve
Fiordelisa Laura Don
Brigita Louisa Eldridge
Ginevia Grace Logan
This bill continued throughout the first week and until Feb. 25,
when Mr. Paulding played " Hamlet." "The Lady of Lyons" was
seen at the mating March i, and "Hamlet** in the evening and
476 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Li9j9
for the following week (March 3), except matinee March 8, when
"The Lady of Lyons" was repeated. On March 10 an opera com-
pany appeared in "The Sorcerer*' and "Pinafore," and continued a
second week. Louise Leighton, Nellie Mortimer, Helen Corbyn,
J. Graflf, C. Dunham, G. Gaston, and W. Haydon Tilla were in
the organization. March 24, a new comic opera, "The Mask Ball/'
Mr. J. H. Haverly from Chicago was the next manager of this
house, and naming it "Haverly's Theatre," began a season
March 31, 1879, with the Alice Oates comic opera company in
" Le Petit Due," which had this cast:
Le Due Raoul
La Duchess
De Campvallier
The Governess
De Navaisses
Mile. De la Roche
Mile De Champletre
. . Alice Oates
Lulu Stevens
. . Ed. Horan
Agnes Halleck
J. C. McLaughlin
Pauline Hall
. . Ada Dow
De Montlandry
De Montchevrier
Maid of Honor .
Henn . . . .
Gerard . . . .
Frimouse . . .
Bernard . . .
. Edward Connell
. . . Mills Hall
Emma Duchateaa
Hattie Ricbardsoo
. . Bessie Temple
. Jas. G. Tajlor
. . R. E. Grahim
"Girofl6 Girofla" was sung April 14-18, and "Les Cloches de
Comeville," April 16.
Haverly's Mastodon minstrels appeared here April 21. Haver-
ly's Juvenile opera company commenced May i in "Pinafore"
Their entertainments were given every day, beginning at two
o'clock, except Wednesday and Saturday, when they appeared at
half-past ten in the morning. On May 12 there were two "Pina-
fore " companies at this house. In the afternoon a series of family
matinees by the New York Children's Pinafore company was
given. "Pinafore" was sung Saturdays, when their performance
began at eleven in the morning. On the same evening, "Pina-
fore," had this cast:
Ralph Rackstraw
Dick Deadeye
Josephine . . .
Buttercup . . .
Wm. Castle
. Henry Peakes
Annie Montague
Laura Joyce
Sir Joseph Porter . . J. G. Taylor
Capt. Corcoran . . . C. H. Turner
Hebe Adelaide Randall
Boatswain Ellis Ryse
The children appeared evenings. May 30 and June 6, also the
following week. The Castle company closed June 7, and the
children July 5. Haverly's colored minstrels appeared July 7.
Adele Belgarde made her first appearance on the stage Aug. 18
in "As You Like It" which she repeated throughout the week.
The comedy had this cast:
Rosalind .... Adele Belgarde
Jaques .... Wm. E. Sheridan
Orlando Gus Levick
Adam Thos. E. Morris
Sylvius Geo. Reed
Charles T. H. Davis
Audrey Emma Skerrett
Touchstone .... Ben Maginley
Jacques Du Bois ... E. Tannehill
Duke Frederick . . John Swinburne
Banished Duke . . . J. R. Grismer
William C. W. Allisoo
Celia Helen Tracy
Oliver John V. Dailev
Le Beau .... Clarence Merighi
Conn John Matthews
Phebe Mamie Sheridan
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"The Hunchback," Aug. 20, 21, Miss Belgarde as Helen; Aug.
22, and matinee Aug. 23, "Ingomar/* Miss Belgarde as Parthenia.
Clarence Merighi is now known as Clarence Montaigne.
The regular season commenced Aug. 25, with Samuel Colville's
opera burlesque company in "The Magic Slipper." The cast:
IMMORTALS.
Her Imperial Hiffhness, Rose Leighton
The Hon. Miss Harebell, Annie Deacon
The Hon. Miss Honeydew
Alice Wright
Dafl^downdilla . . . Susie Winner
Primrosa Bessie Temple
VioletU Elsie Dean
Daisyana Louisa Loring
Cloverina May Winner
Sweetcomia .... Laura Adams
Wheatina Nita Gerald
Heartseasa Annie Winner
Roseleafa . . . Theresa Lambom
MORTALS.
Onderella
Prince
Hightoni
Penotjrpe
Swagger
£mme Rouseau
. Alice Hastings
. Ella Chapman
. . . Ada Lee
Carrie McHenry
Baron
Seraph .
Clormda
Thisbe
Petitoe .
Ed. Chapman
Roland Reed
R. E. Graham
Fannie Wright
A. W. Maflin
Huntsmen
H. Amberg, Horace, Frail, etc.
Jesse Williams was musical director. The Criterion comedy
company, under the management of F. F. Mackay and J. Gosche,
opened Sept. 15 in ''Our Daughter," produced for the first time on
the American stage. The cast :
Katrina .... Virginia Newbold
Rose Louise Sylvester
Emily Emma Fellman
Fanny Helen Gardner
Ann Marv Davenport
Margaret Mattie Earle
Jacob Van Dale
Alfred . . .
Edward . .
Peter . . .
Phillip . . .
William Knabe
. F. F. Mackay
. T. F. Egbert
W. A. Whkecar
. . J. Ogden
A. H. Canby
De Wolf Hopper
A. H. Canby has retired from the duties of the actor, and is now
a business manager.
T. F. Egbert died at Lockport, N. Y., June 20, 1888. His
right name was Egbert Fairchild Ten Eyck.
This company remained three weeks, and was followed Oct. 6»
for four weeks, by N. C. Goodwin's Froliques in "Hobbies."
" The Tourists in a Pullman Car " commenced Nov. 3. The
cast:
T. Henrv Slum . Wm. A. Mestayer ; The Conductor
Miss Baoy Rosa Cooke
Isabella Ethel Ljmton
Pamelia .... Jennie Reiffarth
Marie May Livingston
. . . . Auff. Bruno
French Valet I.N. Long
Porter WiU H. Bray
Sir Henry Jas. Barton
"The Octoroon, or Life in Louisiana,'' was rendered Nov. 17,
and continued two weeks. The cast :
478 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE &«*>
Jacob McCloskey
Dora Sunnyside .
Salem Scudder
Uncle Pete . .
Wah-no-tee . .
Paul
Geo. Peyton . .
Sunnyside . . .
Frank Losee
. Rena Maeder
. J. N. Gotthold
L. R. Stockwell
. H. S. Duflield
. Madge Butler
. Chas. Mason
J. £. Kirkwood
Capt. Ratts Sid Hicks
Col. Poindexter .... Jas. Boyd
Judge Drew Morton
Zoe Florence Elmore
Mrs. Peyton .... Sarah Baker
Dido Nettie Hamer
Grace Ella WiUiams
Minnie Maggie Peterson
J. Newton Gotthold died at Sewickly, Pa., Sept. 12, 1888. He
made his first regular appearance on the American stage March 25,
1866, at the Winter Garden Theatre, this city, as Othello. Al-
though an American, who had appeared previous to this as an
amateur, his professional experience was gained in England. His
full name was Isaac Newton Gotthold.
Bartley Campbell's play, "The Galley Slave," had its first pro-
duction in New York Dec. i. The cast :
Cicely Blaine . . . Maud Granger
Francesca .... Signora Majeroni
Phoebe Gray . . Mrs. M. B. Snyder
Wellesley . . . . J. G. Henderson
Psyche Estelle Mortimer
Nichette .... Charlotte Neville
Carot Chas. Webster
Philltpe . . . . H. W. Montgomerj
Dolores Little Georgie
Sidney Frank Evans
Baron J. J. Sallivaa
Fitts T. H. Bams
Oliver C. A. McMaoos
Sentinel Dennj
This play was originally produced at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, at the opening of the season of iSygSa
First produced in England at Hull, Nov. 22, 1880; first acted at
London, Feb. 8, 1886, at the Grand Theatre.
Charles A. McManus was found dead in bed, Dec. 11, 1888, at
Big Rapids, Mich. He was with the Mile. Rhea travelling dra-
matic company. He had played the previous night. He died of
apoplexy.
"The Tourists in a Pullman Car" returned. They commenced
Jan. 5, 1880, and remained for six weeks. A matinee Jan. 29 was
given in aid of the family of Henry C. Mount, fireman, who was
killed in the discharge of his duty. The entertainment was "The
Galley Slave" (second act), "The Tourists" (second act), and
" Fairfax " (third act). John A. Stevens, supported by Lottie
Church, appeared here Feb. 9, in "Unknown."
Salsbury's Troubadours appeared here Feb. 23, in "The Brook,
or a Jolly Day at the Picnic," which had this cast:
Percy John Webster
Rose Nellie McHcnry
Tracy Thornton ... N. Salsbury
Festus John Gourlay
Blanche Helen Dingeon
It was preceded by the sketch called "Cross Purposes."
Neil Burgess was seen here March 15, and continued for seven
weeks, with "Widow Bedott," which had this cast:
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Widow Bedott
Tiro Crane
Dotty Sniffles
Widow Jenkins
Tom FoUet
Neil Bamss 1 Mr. Harrimao . . . W. H. Meeker
. . Harry Rich Elder Shadrack . . . Geo. Stoddart
Mary Taylor ' Fred Harriman . . Cbas. S. Dickson
. . Nelly Peck Melissa Bedott . Mrs. Geo. Stoddart
£. D. Tannehill ''
Professor Herrmann, magician, began an engagement here May
3, with a combination, among whom were the Onofri Brothers —
Achille, Charles, Fortune, and Oreste — grotesque dancers (Ameri-
can d6but) — Val Vose, ventriloquist, and the Lorellas. They
closed June 2, and "The Jolly Mariners " appeared June 3, for two
weeks in "Trifles." This was their American d^but June 14,
•* Our Goblins, or F'un on the Rhine " was offered. The party
consisted of William Gill, Francis Wilson, Aug. Bruno, Eleanor
Decring, and Amy Gordon.
A comic opera company was billed to open July 12, in "The
Bells of Normandy," but the house was closed until July 26, when
"The Stewarts," a family from Australia, made their American
d^but in "Rainbow Revels." They consisted of Nellie, Maggie,
Docy, and their father, Richard Stewart.
The next season commenced Aug. 9, with " Fun on the Bristol,
or a Night on the Sound," which had this cast:
Mrs. O'Brien . . . John F. Sheridan Jerry Thompson . William Courtright
Captain Cranberry . . Henry Saville Dora Kate Castleton
Tom Cranberry . . Frank Tannehill . Norab Agnes Halleck
Count Menaggio . . . Mark Smith Hella Marion Fiske
Pinkerton Hawkshaw . Geo. Topack j Dick Sparks .... Myron Calice
"Evangeline" reappeared Aug. 30, and remained for two
weeks :
Evangeline . .
Capt Dietrich
Lone Fisherman
Hellosqueezer .
Gabriel . . .
Catherine . .
Vernona Jarbeau Eulalie Rose Dana
J. W. Ransone Felician Jennie Calef
. Harry Hunter. Le Hlanc .... Edwin Chapman
Horace Frail Hazil Max Figman
. Louise Searle Hans Wagner . . . Pauline Hall
Geo. Fortescue 1 Peter Papyrus . . . Chas. Groves
This was the American d^but of Charles Groves. After having
been in London, Eng., for several years, he reappeared in America
during the season of 1886-87, ^^ ^^e comedian of Wallack's Theatre
in this city.
Harry Hunter died of pneumonia in the hospital, Cincinnati,
Ohio, Feb. 15, 1881. His name was Charles Harrison Hunter. He
was not the original Lone Fisherman, as has been frequently stated.
Jacob W. Thoman orip^inatcd that part. James S. Maffitt subse-
quently played it. Hunter came next. He first acted it Nov. 13,
1876, at Philadelphia, and continued to play it for nearly four
years.
480 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE C"*
M. B. Leavitt's English burlesque company made its American
d^but Sept. 13, in "Carmen, or Soldiers and Sevillians,*' whidi
bad this cast:
Carmen Selina Dolaro
Don Jos^ .... Marie Williams
Zimiga .... Fanny Wentworth
Morales Daisy Ramsden
Pasquillo Alma Stanley
Fernandez .... Minnie Marshall
Juan Camille d'Elmar
Michaela Mat Robson
Juanita . .
Camilla . .
Frasquita .
Mercedes .
A Mad Boll
Escamillo .
Gomez . .
Adelaide Pne^
. Laurie TrcfW
. Minnie Let^
Florence Beanfoit
Toner and Ljiick
James A. Meade
Lizzie MnlhoQaiid
On Oct. 4, " La Fille du Tambour Major," was sung for the first
time in America in English, and had this cast :
Stella . .
Griolet . .
Claudine
La Duchess
Lorenzo . .
Violetta
Clampus .
Greg^o
The Abbess
. Selina Dolaro
Marie Williams
Fanny Wentworth
. Alma Stanley
. AUi Ollyette
Daisy Ramsden
Frank Hines
. H. C. Spiller
Adelaide Praeger
Henri
Blancy .
Gabriel .
Raoul
Monthabor
Capt Robert
Delia VolU
Marquis . .
Sergeant
Camille d*£taiir
Minnie Mardiall
. Laurie Trevor
Louise Lei|bti»
James A. Meade
Lewis Fmte
Mat Robsoo
J. W. Bndbuj
. C W.
it
The Dudley Buck opera company appeared here Oct 11,
Deseret/' first performance on any stage. It had this cast:
u
Rosamond Julia Polk
Arabelle Belle Cole
Sally Kate French
Major Clemm C. F. Lang
Elder Scram J. Evarde
Setting Hen . .
Corporal Riley
Lieut. Montgomery
Joseph Jessup
£. F. Ebcric
H. A. Staart
. W. D. Marks
W. G. Cogswefl
Rice's " Surprise Party " appeared here Oct. 25 in Dexter Smith's
"Revels, or Bon Ton George, Jr." Topsy Venn, Marion Elmore,
Lena Merville, Vic Reynolds, Carrie Perkins, Emma Burgess, John
Gourlay, May Livingston, Henry Dixey, John A. Mackay, Gca
W. Howard, and many others were in the company. " PriDce
Achmet," a burlesque, was played on Nov. 29. "Hiawatha, a
Long Song of the Longfellow,** by the Surprise Party, was pre-
sented Dec. 13. "Babes in the Wood," Dec. 27. Jan. 3, 1881,
Salsbury's Troubadours reappeared in "The Brook," and stayed
for a fortnight. Then came "Widow Bedott," Jan. 17, with
Charles B. Bishop as the Widow.
"The Galley Slave" was revived Jan. 31, and stayed three
weeks.
N. C. Goodwin returned here Feb. 21, in "Hobbies ":
Prof. Pygmalion
Minnie Clover
Euphemia . .
N. C. Goodwin
Daisy Ramsden
Jennie weathersby
Constance Elma Dehro
Garroway Chas. Bowser
Arthur Frank £. Laab
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On March 9, for the first time in this country, ''The Mari-
onettes " was presented, with Will S. Harkins as Capt. Wilfred,
De Loss King as Burke, Mme. Ivan Michaels as Seraphine, and
Effie Vaughn as Georgiana. Haverly's Mastodon minstrels, hav-
ing returned from their European tour, opened March 14. Billy
Rice, Sam Devere, Billy Emerson, and J. W. McAndrews were in
the company. March 28 " Our Goblins " came.
Bartley Campbell's ''My Partner" was presented here April 11,
with this cast :
Mary Brandon
Posie Pentland
Matthew Brandon
Sam Bowler . .
Wellington . .
Grace Brandon
Dora Goldthwaite
. Louisa Morse
. . J. F. Deane
Walter Lennox
Chas. A. Sturgess
Lizzie Goode
Joe Saunders .
Ned Singleton
Major Britt
Josiah Scraggs
Tim . . . .
wing Lee . .
. Lonis Aldrich
. . O. H. Barr
Frank Mordaunt
. J. W. Hague
N. O. Reynolds
Chas. T. Parsloe
^^Fun on the Bristol" followed April 18, for two weeks. May 2
and 9 Mr. and Mrs. Geo. S. Knight were seen in " Otto, a Ger-
man;" May 16, M. B. Curtis came in ''Sam'l of Posen." Mr.
Curtis continued until Aug. 6, when the season closed. The cast
of '* Sam'l of Posen " was :
Sam Plastrick
WInslow . .
Frank KUday .
Tack Cheviot .
West Point
Con Quinn
Uncle Goldstein
)
M. B. Curtis
Welsh Edwards
Frank Losee
Nelson Decker
. . Ed Marble
. Chas. Rosene
FoUiot Footlight . . Walter Eytinge
Fitzurse Gerald Elmar
Celeste Albina de Mer
Rebecca Gertie Granville
Ellen Carrie Wyatt
Mrs. Mulcahey . . . Fanny Rouse
Albina de Mer was Mrs. M. B. Curtis, and Gertie Granville
was afterwards Mrs. Tony Hart.
The next season began Aug. 15, 1881, with ''The Strategists,"
which had this cast:
Jack Rutledge .... J. B. Polk
Abijah Harry Linden
John Mildman . . . A. H. Canbv
Capsicano Harry BeU
NdUe Howard . . . Katie Gilbert
Araminta . . . .
Arthur Rutledge . .
Sergt Gumbleton
Mrs. Major Howard
Terrence 0*Flam
Lizzie Hight
Frank £. Aiken
. L. F. Howard
Marie Bates
. Sam £. Ryan
Harry Linden died in this city, Sept. 27, 1887, from injuries
received from a fall. His first New York appearance was at the
Old Bowery Theatre in February, i860, in "The Terror of the
Road." Sam Ryan died in this city, Nov. 15, 1891. Jennie Lee
reappeared in America, after an absence of many years, Aug. 29,
in "Jo," an adaptation from Dickens' "Bleak House." It had
this cast:
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482 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Om
Sir Leicester
Txilldnghom
Snagsby
Chadbsmd .
Guppy . .
The Coroner
Beadle . .
Lady Dedlock
. James Carhart
T. A. Howell
. E. L. Walton
Thos. £. Jackson
F. M. Hendrick
. J. £. Dodson
. T. F. McCabe
Constance Murielle
Mrs. Rouncewell . . Ada Wright
Bucket J. P. Buinett
Esther Ethel Grey
Rosa Josie Lanfley
Mrs. Snagsby . . . Mrs. E. M. Post
Hortense Isabel Moms
Jo Jennie Lee
Oliver Doud Byron came Sept 12 in "Across the Continent,"
followed, Sept. 19, by Mr. and Mrs. McKee Rankin, who pro-
duced for the first time in America G. W. Wills' resetting of
Douglas Jerrold's "William and Susan/' which had this cast:
William Bowling
Dame Green .
Master at Arms
An Old Man .
Susan . . .
Polly . . .
The Admiral .
. . McKee Rankin
Mrs. F. A. Tannehill
. . W. B. Murray
. . . Tom Leigo
Mrs. McKee Rankin
Lizzie May Ulmer
. . J. J. Holland
Capt. Crosstree
Lieut. Pierce
Slater . .
White . .
Truck . .
Robert . .
J. H. Barnes
WiUiamLee
Archie Boyd
. Geo. Ulmer
CyrUSeirk
Luke Martin
The theatre was closed Tuesday evening, Sept. 20^ in conse-
quence of the death of President Garfield ; also Monday evening,
Sept. 26, the day of the funeral.
The new American play, "'49," had its first representation cm
any stage Oct. i. It had this cast:
*' 49 " McKee Rankin
Tom Bradshaw . . . J. J. Sullivan
Soloman Kane .... £. Lamb
Bedrock Wm. Lee
Carrots • . . Mrs. McKee Rankin
Belle Lizzie May Ulmer
Colonel James . . . Geo. Ulmer
Mississippi Mrs. Wallace Brittaa
Arthur Dennison . . J. H. Bamei
Anthony Cousins
Old Ned . . .
Col. Broadstreet .
Mrs. Dennison .
Luke Mania
Archibald Bojd
. J. J. Holland
. Emma Marbk
"Our Strategists" returned Oct. 17 and played two weeks.
Haverly's Mastodon minstrels followed Oct. 31. "Deacon Cran-
kett " was seen Nov. 7.
Deacon Crankett . . Benj. Maginley
Elinor Loduski Young
Mrs. Deacon Crankett . Annie Ware
Joe Thatcher .... Jas. 0*Neil
Egbert Gray
Heatherton
Polly . .
Mazel . .
. E. J. Buddey
. Harry Eytinge
Blanche VaoghzQ
T. F. Brennan
" Fun on the Bristol/' with John F. Sheridan as the Widow, came
Nov. 28, followed Dec. 5 by J. K. Emmet in ** Fritz in Ireland." He
continued with this play tor three weeks and crowded the house at
every performance. The gross receipts were a trifle over $iOfiOOt
and it was undoubtedly the largest amount of money ever played to
by any dramatic star in the same length of time at the prices pre-
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vailing. Frank S. Chanfrau appeared Dec. 26 in " Kit,^tbe Arkansas
Traveler " which had this cast :
Kit Redding
Manuel Bond
Wash Stubbs
Lord Fttzfolie
James Temple
fudge Suggs
Burt . . . .
Jerry . .
F. S. Chanfrau
. O. H. Barr
S. H. Verney
Louis Atkins
H. Mackeery
F. M. Wills
J. H. AUiger
Arthur Moulton
Caesar D. C. Loneworth
Barkeeper J. Harris
Major Squiegt . . . Harry Barfoot
Mrs. Temple . . . Victoria Cameron
Capt. Wheeler . Clarence Heritage
Alice Regina Dace
Mrs. Stubbs . . . Ernestine Flovd
Frau Pedders . . . W. B. Alezanaer
Louis Atkins died at Boston, Mass., April 3, 1886.
Mr. Chanfrau continued a second week. Mrs. F. S. Chanfrau
acted in "East Lynne/' matinees Jan. 4-7, 1882. ''The Tourists in
a Pullman Car " returned Jan. 9, for two weeks ; " All the Rage "
was presented Jan. 23 with this cast :
Dr. Goodwin .
De Witt Briggs
Horatio Braney
Chas. Granger
Mrs. Goodwin
De Clinton Briggs
Frank Hardenbergh
. Wm. Davidge
. J. C. Padgett
Geo. N. Dalton
Annie Douglas
. S. P. Norman
WiU Goodwin . . . A. Z. Chipman
Julie Uzzette EUani
Cleopatra .... Blanche Moultoa
Sophromia Meta Bartlett
Axmie Helen Coe
Gilbert and Sullivan's " Patience " was sung the week commenc-
ing Feb. 6, with this cast :
Banthome .
Grosvenor .
CaTerley .
Patience
Murgatroyd
W. H. Seymour
. .CM. Pyke
Lithgow James
Emma Howson
Richard Golden
Duke of Dunstable
Lady Saphir . .
Lady Jane . . .
Lady Angela . .
. Alonxo Hatch
. Pauline HaU
Gertrude Orme
Louise Manfred
" Patience " was continued Feb. 13, 14, and 15, and " The Mascot "
was presented Feb. 16 with this cast:
Bettina Emma Howson
Lorenzo . . . . L W. Norcross, Jr.
Frederic Alonzo Hatch
Rocco Richard Golden
Pippo J. T. Dalton
Paiafante .... Wm. Redstone
Matheo Daniel Packard
Flametta Pauline Hall
Angelo Annie Caldwell
Luidgi Emma Emerson
Marco Albertina Hall
Paola Hattie Delaro
Beppo Agnes Earle
Antonio Saide Verona
Paris Nellie Franklin
Rolla .... Eugene St. Aubyn
M. B. Curtis returned Feb. 20, in " Sam '1 of Posen." On March
13 he gave a matinee for the benefit of the Actors' Fund. His en-
gagement terminated March 18. Haverly's Mastodon minstrels be-
gan March 20 for two weeks.
** The White Slave," by Hartley Campbell, was first represented
on any stage April 3 and had this cast :
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Lisa Georgia Cayvan
Daphne Emmie Wumot
Nance Etelka Wardell
Letty Frances Kemble
Martha Marie Bates
Clay Gus Levick
WiUiam Frank Roberts
Coimt Strain Jay Hunt
Job W. J. Scallan
Stitch M. C. Daly
Clem . .
Jack . . .
Bancroft
Capt. Stryker
Natchez
Jamison . .
Mrs. Lee .
Little Jim .
Judge Hardin
Chas. Webster
. De VernoD
D. E. Ralton
. G. L.Kean
Scott Dam
W. H. Smitii
G. C. GermoD
Master La Forrest
WeUh Edwards
Mrs
"The Professor" was presented May 8, with W. H. Gillette as
Arthur, Nellie Taylor as Mrs. Elliott, Belle Jackson as Daisy Brown,
Nellie Morant as Estelle, Hany Allen as Thomkins, Charles W.
Butler as Gustavus, Charles W. 5tokes as Moses, Ramsey Morris as
Fred Bangs, Blanche Weaver as Minnie and Helen Ottolengui as
Molly.
" Old Shipmates," with Frank Mordaunt as the star, was played
here May 22, Mordaunt as Capt. Weathergauge, Georgia Cayvan
as Little Hattie, Mrs. J. H. Rowe (Georgie Dickson), and Louise
Dillon, Chas. B. Waite, and Frank Gilsey also in the cast. Gus
Williams produced " One of the Finest," for the first time in New
York, June 19, and with this cast :
John Mishler
Eastman
Officer . .
Ruth . . .
Katie . .
Mrs. Mishler
Edgar . .
. Gus Williams
Nelson Decker
Albert Paul
Isabel Waldron
. Rachel Booth
Dora Stuart
. . E. S. Tarr
Robert . . .
Hugh Hickman
Miss Livingston
Fred Eastman
Superintendent
Miss Van Buren
J
Frank Rose
Newton Gottbold
. Jennie Harold
Sidney Drew
. Harry Linden
Kate Duraiid
Mr. Williams continued with this play until Aug. 5, when the
season closed. Dora Stuart died in this city Aug. 17, 1887. When
sixteen she was married to Col. Charles Dreher, who is said to have
been the first Confederate soldier to shed blood in the cause of the
South. Afterwards he was killed in battle. Her second husband
was Captain Bradford, a paymaster in the army.
The regular season commenced Aug. 21, with " Ranch 10," which
stayed for two weeks. It had this cast :
AI. McClelland > tt hm j'i.u
Tom McClelknd I " Harry Mered.th
Theopolis T. M. Hunter
Peter Sid Smith
Pat Andrew Jackson
Lucretia .... Annie Douglas
Annie Emma Vaden
Silver Bud Marie Acosta
Marie Acosta has since been known as Marion d'Arcy.
" Chispa " was produced Sept. 4, with Marion Elmore as the star.
It had this cast :
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Zcke Stephens
Downey. . . .
Chispa ....
Doc Jones . . .
Pike
Chispa, in prologue
Frank Losee
W. W. Griffiths
Marion Elmore
Wash. Melville
. Jas. C. Dunn
Fanny Gonzales
Indian Jack .... Geo. Osborne
Fairfax .... Randolph Murray
John Chas. James
Mary Annie Leigh
Sarah Kate Fletcher
Florence Lena Merville
Marion Elmore is Mrs. Frank Losee, and the sister of Lena Mer-
ville. Minnie Palmer appeared here Sept. 18, in '' My Sweetheart/'
with this cast :
Tony R. E. Graham
Dr. Oliver John P. Sutton
Harold L. Marston
Dudley L . R. Willard
Mrs. Fleeter . . . Maggie Arlington
Joe Shotwell .
Fanner Hatzell
Mrs. Hatxell .
Tina ....
T. J. Hawkins
. Geo. Foos
Louise Morse
Minnie Palmer
Maggie Arlington died of pneumonia in this city Oct. 30, 1887.
Sam Hague's English minstrels opened, their second visit to this
country Sept. 25.
The Norcross Opera company produced "The Merry War" in
English the weeks of Oct. 2-9, thus cast :
Artemesia .... Jennie Reiflfarth
Umberto Lithgow James
Balthazar Max Freeman
Violetta Amy Gordon
Marquis W. H. Fitzgerald
M. Loe acted Balthazar the second week, also Chas. J. Ross as
Fortunato, A. Bloomingdale as Von Sheelen ; and Edward Paxton
was the BifB.
'• Only a Farmer's Daughter" was seen weeks of Oct. 16-23, with
this cast :
Lizzie Stark > * u j
Mile. Uurent f * ' ^^^ Hemdon
{ustine Lillian Spencer
Mother Stark . . . Addie Wallace
Higgins .... Joseph Adelman
Keeper James Thornton
Molly .... Little Minnie Lenox
Harold Edward Wodiska
Philfip [ • • G«o W. Smith
Sammy Alfred Klein
Nelly Mamie Gilroy
Louis Aldrich and C. T. Parsloe, Jr., came Oct. 30 for two weeks,
with ** My Partner."
"The Black Crook" was presented Nov. 13, for a stay of three
weeks. The specialists were the Gamella Bros., gymnasts ; Duncan,
ventriloquist ; and the Martens Family, Tyrolean warblers. Will A.
Sands was the Rudolphe; Welsh Edwards, Puffengruntz; Nellie
Larkclle, Stalacta; James F. Peters, Hertzog; Wm. F. Wallis, Count
Wolfenstcin ; and Arthur Moulton, Greppo.
M. B. Curtis played '* Sami of Posen "for two weeks commencing
Dec. 4, followed by Denman Thompson in "Joshua Wbitcomb'*
Dec. 18, for a fortnight. J. K. Emmet opened Jan. i, 1883, in
486 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE DWa
** Fritz Among the Gypsies/' for six weeks. " Her Atonement "
came Feb. 12, for two weeks. This was its first performance in New
York. It bad tbis cast :
Martha Emily Rigl
Little Rose . . . Linda Da Costa
Louis Felix Morris
Mr. PhUlips Wm. Dell
Mrs. Morton . . . Mrs. Chas. Poole
John Doolittle ... M. ). Jordan
James Martin . M. W. Leffingwell, Jr.
Col. Swift L. R. SheweO
Chas. Le Roy Barton Hill
Patrick M. J. Gallagher
*' Siberia " was presented Feb. 26, and ran for five weeks ; tbe cast
was:
Sara Georgia Cayvan
Marie .... Blanche Mortimer
Vera Mary Mills
Nicolia Gus Levick
JaracofiE Geo. Hoey
Bertrand Max Freeman
Ivan W. S. Haririns
Peter W. H. LyteD
Sparta Geo. Thompson
The Governor .... Frank Foster
** Tbe Planter's Wife " was seen April 2, for two weeks, with Hany
Lacy and Maud Granger in the leading rdles.
" Around the World in Eighty Days " came April 16. The Madi-
son Square Theatre company acted ** The Professor " for two weeks,
beginning April 30. Haverly's Mastodon minstrels appeared May
14, and were followed, May 28, by Roland Reed, in "Cheek" by
Fred Marsden, which had this cast:
Dick Smyth .
Walt Alton >
Moses C '
Walter Sandford
Ray Sandford .
Albert Sandford
Roland Reed
. Oliver Jenkins
Welsh Edwards
. Frank Foster
Frank Losee
Jas. Atwell
Jane Atwell
Policeman .
Neil . . .
Mrs. Rackett
H. Rees Daviet
Annie Mortimer
. T. A. McCart
Blanche Vaii|[faaa
. Alice Hastings
C. B. Bishop was seen here June 25, in " Strictly Business/' and
remained two weeks. Rice's Surprise Party came July 9, in " Pop."
In the company were Irene Perry, D. Gorman, May Stemblcr,
Albert Murdoch, Lilly Grubb, Geo. K. Fortescuc, R. E. Graham,
H. L. Bartleman, Ella Vanderbilt, John A. Mackay, and Marie
Vanoni. They continued another week, and the season closed
July 21, the building inspectors having ordered the erection of t
proscenium wall.
The next season began Aug. 18, 1883, with Samuel Colville as
lessee and manager. The first attraction was " The Devil's Auction,"
which stayed for two weeks. It had this cast :
Toby . .
Barberouse .
Carlos . .
Going Gone
P^re Andoche
. . Jas. S. Maffitt
Dor^ Davidson
. . A. W. Decker
. . Chas. C. Fish
W. H. Bartholomew
M^re Cazotte . . . Nellie Hejrwood
Madeline Annie Barclay
Janet SallieApt
Nanine £Ua Sheldon
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Frank Majilton made bis reappearance in America after several
years' absence, Sept. 3, witb an Englisb comedy company (few
exceptions), in " Tbe Frolics of a Day," wbicb bad tbis cast :
Bartle Burke . .
Gabriel Gadforth.
Mile. Salprunelle .
Mrs. Gadforth
Georgiana Gewga?
Mary Chatterton .
Thomas Lisbourne
. Herbert Gresham
. . Faony Temple
. . Aoneta Harris
Ernestine Amnam
. Caroline Majilton
Denby . .
Gewgaw
Eripps . .
Cabman . .
Policeman .
Bertie Kelvin
. Ed. Chapman
. Geo. E. James
. R. M. Roberts
John Lisbonme
Frank Majilton
Ettie Whyte
George Edgar appeared bere Sept. 10, in ''Otbello" wbicb was
repeated Sept. 11, 15 ; " Ricbelieu" was given matin6e and evening
Sept 12, 13, 14, matinee and evening Sept. 1$. Tbe cast of '' Otbello "
was:
Othello Geo. Edgar
Brabantio L. H. Everett
Gratiano E. A. Horton
lago Lewis Morrison
Desdemona .... Ellie Wilton
Emilia . . . Mrs. Wallace Brittan
*' Romany Rye " was seen Sept. 17, witb James M. Hardie as Jack
Heam, and Gussie De Forrest as Gertie Heckett
'* Her Atonement " was played Sept. 24. Fanny Davenport
appeared bere Oct i, witb ''Fedora," for tbe first time on tbe
American stage. It bad tbis cast :
Messenger . .
. . . . E. Stevens
Ludovico . .
. . . C. J. Birbeck
Cassio . . .
. Leonard S. Oatram
Roderigo . .
Wm. Davidge, Jr.
. . Geoflfrey Hawley
Montano . .
Loris.
M. Vemet .
Dr. Loreck
Gretch . .
Tchiliff
Omntess
Dimitri . .
Jean de Sirieox
Mme. de Toomay
. . R. B. Mantell
. . S. C. Dubois
. . A. Del Campo
. Louis R. Grissel
Euzene O. Jepson
. . T. J. Hemdon
. . . Ada Monck
. . Lucy Pizlev
Eugene McDowell
. . Marie Sheldon
Fedora Fanny Davenport
Desire Edward Warren
Cyrillc W. J. Hurley
Ivan L. S. Anderson
Dr. Mueller .... James Miller
Zuric O. W. Dunn
Mons Ditche .... H. Williams
Baroness .... Helen Bertram
Marks Annie White
No matinee was given on Wednesday during tbis engagement, but
on Tbanksgiving Day (Nov. 29) a matin6e took place. *' Fedora "
was follow^, Dec. 24, by Rice's Surprise Party in " Pop " for one
week, and Dec. 3 1 John T. Raymond was seen, in *' In Paradise.'*
Mr. Raymond appeared Jan. 10, 1884, in "For Congress," wbicb
bad tbis cast :
Josiah Limber .
Jemima Grimm
{alia Free . .
^eter Woolley
Horace Dexter
Anna Molley .
JohnT. Raymond
Lizzie Creese
Nannie Eeberts
Wm. Cullington
Geo. F. Devere
. Sadie Bigelow
Susan Muffin . . Mrs. G. F. Devere
(Nellie Mortimer)
Charley Harry Pierson
Alfred John Marble
Merpail J^rry Lant
Pelham . . . . H. A. Weaver, Jr.
488 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE [1884
J. K. Emmet appeared Jan. 21, for the first time in New York in
'* Unscr Fritz, the Bohemian." " Fritz in Ireland " was played
Feb. 4; John T. Raymond returned Feb. 11, in "For Congress."
Callender^s Colored minstrels, headed by the Hyers Sisters, came
Feb. 18. Mr. and Mrs. Nat Goodwin appeared Feb. 25 in "Those
Bells;" and for the first time in this city "Warranted" was given
with this cast:
Groot .... Edward Seabrooke
Joshua Wm. Herbert
Vinnie .... Ernie Weathersbr
Geranium .... Jennie Rei£brtn
Mike Bart Wallace
Ananias N. C. Goodwin
Bertha . . . Mrs. N. C. Goodwin
Jack Robert Coote
Trix Jennie Weathersby
Orlando .... Jacques Kruger
For the week commencing March 3, in addition to " Those Bens,"
G. R. Sims' comedy, " Member for Slocum " was given. " Hobbies"
was done March 10, with Mr. Goodwin as Pygmalion, Mrs. Goodwin
as Clover, and William Herbert as Garroway. "Confusion" came
March 17, with Kate Davis as Lucretia and H. £. Dixey as Christo-
pher Blizzard.
Edwin Booth began an engagement here March 24. His repertoiy
was : March 24, 27, matinde March 29, April i, matinees April 2,
S, "Hamlet;" March 25, "The Fool's Revenge;" March 26,
" Othello," Booth as lago, D. H. Harkins as Othello ; March 28,
" The Merchant of Venice " and " Taming of the Shrew; " March 31,
" Richelieu ; " April 3, " Macbeth ; " April 4, " King Lear." The scale
of prices were : Reserved seats, $2, $1.50, $1 ; g^lery, 50 cts. ; general
admission, $1. In " Hamlet" Eben Plympton acted Laertes; John
A. Lane, the King; Affie Weaver, Ophelia; and Ida Vernon, the
Queen. "The Pavements of Paris" came April 7, with John R
Studley as Bonneau, Minnie Monck as Mme. Peronne, J. E. Naglc
as Fusch, and Florence Wood as the Housekeeper. Byron Douglas,
T. F. Egbert, Ed. Chapman, Harry Mack, and Emily Bancker were
also in the cast.
Milton Nobles appeared April 21, for two weeks, in "Love and
Law," with O. H. Barr as Gasper, G. W. Barnum as Giovanni,
DoUie Nobles as Ritta, Agnes Herndon as Helen, and Milton Nobles
as Felix. Jennie Satterlee, Jennie Carroll, M. Leffingwell, Ben G.
Rogers, Henry Rainforth, and Florence Vincent were also in the
cast. Barry and Fay came here May 5, in " Irish Aristocracy."
" The Wages of Sin," by Frank Harvey, was given for the first time
in America, under that title. May 12. The cast was :
Darby Blunt .... Robert DUlon
George Brand . . Ebcn Plympton
Harry Wentworth . . Gilbert Elliott
Ned Drummond . . . Hudson Liston
Stephen Marler . . Charles Overton
Jemima Bloggs . . . Julia Brutone
Juliana . . Georgie Drew Barry more
Jenny Barford . . Edith Florence
Judson Lover
Josiah Dean ... C. P. Flocktoo
Ruth Agnes Booth
Rose . . . Mrs. Charles Maubury
Barbara Dale .... Elsie Moore
Anna Grace FoUard
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This play had previously been acted in this country a few times
under the title of " Truth."
The burlesque, " Penny Ante/' came here for two weeks, com-
mencing June 9. This was the cast :
Qeopatra .... Jennie Reiffarth
Penny Ante . . . Chas. H. Drew
Fainr Queen .... Carrie Godfrey
Melinoa Louise Searle
Bonifacio .... James Sturgess
Simon Ainsley Scott
Francis .... Fred W. Oakland
Lilly Hindie Harrison
Jenny Carrie Wallace
This was the American d^but of Fred Oakland. The season
ended June 21, and the house was closed until July 21, when it was
leased for two weeks for the production of "Distrust/' by C. F.
Dunbar and Fred Wren. Ellie Wilton, Henry Aveling, Horace
>^nton, Oliver Wren and Francis Bates were in the cast. The house
closed Aug. 2, and reopened Aug. 16 with Chas. Hoyt's ** A Rag
Baby," Frank Daniels as Old Sport, Chas. H. Drew as Tony Jay,
and Mark Sullivan as the Policeman. H. Connors, E. A. Osgood,
W. H. Stedman, Bessie Sansom, Rillie Deaves, Clara Lane and Tina
Jackson were also in the cast. Eugene O. Jepson, as the star,
appeared Sept. i in Walter Standish's play, " Fickle Fortune."
Lizzie May Ulmer was seen here Sept. 8 in " Dad's Girl."
The next regular season commenced Wednesday, Sept. 17, with
Mme. Janauschek in Harry Meredith's new play ** My Life," which
had this cast :
Mico
Leben
Circe Encore
Frederick .
Lady Florence
\
. . Janaoschek
Geo. D. Chaplin
Virginia Nelson
Silvia Emma Hag^er
Henri Frank Qemenu
Landers Geo. Connor
Arthur Henry Bergman
Lionel Alex. Stuart
Frank Clements was instantly killed at Newark, N. J., May 8,
1886, by being run over by a locomotive. He was at the time a
member of Mme. Modjeska's company. His American d^but was
made Sept. 16, 1878, at the Arch Street theatre, Philadelphia, as
Armand to Modjeska's Camille. His New York d^but occurred
Sept. 30 following, at the Fifth Avenue Theatre (Broadway and
Twenty-eighth Street).
Janauschek closed, in " My Life," Oct. 4.
Minnie Palmer reappeared Oct. 6. 1884, in " My Sweetheart"
Fanny Davenport returned Nov. 10, in "Fedora," with Henry
Lee as leading man. She played for five weeks.
Louise Pomeroy appeared here Dec. 1 5, in "The Outcast," cast thus :
Mother Mason Elizabeth Andrews
Little Ravnaud . . Gertie Boswell
Dqc de \ elasquez . . Arthur Elliott
Marj^aret .... Louise Pomeroy
Athole Louisa Balfe
Marquis . . . Mrs. Chas. Poole
Dr. Valrois . . . Wm. N. Griffith
Duchess .... Emtlie Boswell
Raymond Edwin Cleary
490 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D««5
The Leopold Brothers (six) commenced Dec. 22, in an absurdity
called " Frivolity." Prof. Cromwell appeared on Sunday night,
Dec. 28, with his art entertainment, and again on Jan. 4. Barney
McAuley commenced Dec. 29 in " The Jersey Man." The house
was closed week commencing Jan. 5, 1885. Mr. Colville stated in a
card to the public that he was obliged to close in consequence of
the bad behavior of Mr. McAuley, who withdrew from the cast
matinee Jan. i, and his place was filled by one of the company.
The piece was played to poor business during the week, and it
became evident to Manager Colville that Mr. McAuley could not be
relied on to finish his date, so the remaining week was cancelled.
" The Jersey Man " had this cast :
Gilderoy Punk
Gideon ....
John Gripp . .
Archibald Goslyn
Warren Meredith
Capt. Bob Mayberry
B. McAuley
W. C. Andrews
£. S. Goodwin
. H. T. Gibson
. A. J. Thacher
D. Gilfether
Simon Peter . . . J. J. Fitxsimmoos
Joan Fell Wealthy ADyn
Tabitha Mayberry, Mrs. Owen Marlowe
Mr. Taggit L. Turner
Dot Lillian Chantore
"Chubb" Jessie West
Prof. Cromwell gave another entertainment Jan. 1 1. ** The Wages
of Sin " was acted for a fortnight, commencing Jan. I2» with Agnes
Booth as Ruth.
" A Cold Day When We Get Left" was done Jan. 26. Cromwell
lectured Sunday night, Feb. i. The Carleton English opera com-
pany were seen here Feb. 2, in "The Drum Major's Daughter"
(" La Fille du Tambour Major "), which had this cast :
Duchess Clara Wisdom
Clandine Rose Beaudet
The Abbess .... Miss Bartlett
Biancia Miss Young
Lorenza Miss Pettitt
Sergeant Dixon
Griolet . . . Jessie Bartlett Davis
Stella . .
Monthabor
Due VolU .
Marquis
Clumpus .
Captain Robert
DoraWifej
. W. H. Clarke
Richard Gddeo
Frank Dond
. . F. Risdak
W. T. Carleton
Cromwell gave " Ireland " for his lecture Feb 8. " The Mascot"
was sung Feb. 9, with Dora Wiley as Bettina, Rose Beaudet as
Fiametta, Jessie Bartlett Davis (first time) as Prince Frederic, and
Carleton as Pippo. Cromwell gave " Jerusalem and the Holy Land/'
Sunday Feb. 15. "The Mascot" was repeated week Feb. 16,
except Feb. 20, when Carleton took a benefit, and the programme
was "Fra Diavolo" (first act), "The Drum Major's Daughter"
(second act), and "The Mascot" (third act); "The Merry War,"
Feb. 21. Cromwell lectured on "America" Feb. 22. Willie Edouin
and Frank Sanger's "Sparks" company came Feb. 23, in "A Bunch
of Keys." On Sunday night, March i, Cromwell gave "Switierland
and the Alps."
Harrigan & Hart took possession of this theatre and opened it
with " McAllister's Legacy," March 2. Cromwell gave " A Tour
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of the World " March 8, and " Ireland " March 15. " The Major "
was produced by Harrigan and Hart March 16. Cromwell, with
•* The Homes of the Monarchs/' March 22 ; " St. Petersburg, Mos-
cow, and Constantinople," March 29; "Paris," April 5; ''London,"
April 12. "The Major " was withdrawn April 18, and "Cordelia's
Aspirations" revived April 2a
The release of Harrigan & Hart from their arrangement with
Samuel Colville was effected April 25. They paid a sum of money
to the latter to get clear of their agreement. Harrigan & Hart's
last week brought out large audiences, as might have been ex*
pected from the publicity given to the proposed separation of the
partners. Harrigan & Hart closed May 9 — their last appearance in
New York together. Mr. Harrigan reorganized, and went on the
road travelling. For the weeks of June i and 8 Hart rejoined Har-
rigan, and appeared with him at Sinn's Park Theatre, Brooklyn,
making his farewell appearance there with Harrigan, June 13.
Bartley Campbell obtained the lease of the theatre on April 30^
1885. This lease expired on Sept. i, 1889, and to secure it Mr.
Campbell agreed to pay Samuel Colville and E. G. Gilmore, who
held it, tiy.ooo bonus over and above the rent that the estate of
Marshall O. Roberts obtained as owner of the theatre property. Mr.
Campbell paid $5,000 cash down, and made arrangements to pay
the remainder in four quarterly instalments, giving endorsed notes
ma security. The theatre was then formally turned over to him, and
he managed it for a few months. To meet his obligations Mr.
Campbell sub-leased the theatre to E. E. Rice for the revival of
'* Evangeline," and gave Messrs. Colville & Gilmore the right to col-
lect the profits of the sub-lease, and devote the money to paying the
theatre rent and clearing off his arrears of the $17,000 bonus.
During the autumn of 1885, Campbell became involved in financial
difficulties, and a receiver was appointed to take charge of his busi-
ness. His teeming brain, which had been run on the high pressure
principle for a dozen years, began to show signs of giving way in
the following spring, and in May, 1886, his eccentricities were
deemed so serious that he was placed under restraint for examination
as to his sanity. It was found that he was suffering from paresis*
and he was eventually placed in an asylum. He died at the State
Homoeopathic Asylum for the Insane, Middleton, N. Y., July 30,
1888. He was admitted to the asylum Nov. 30, 1886. He was
buried at Pittsburg, in which city he was bom in 1842. Bartley
Campbell's first attempt at play writing was in 1871 when he com-
posed a sensation drama, entitled "Through Fire." His second
effort was " Peril " (1872), a comedy of life at Long Branch ; " Fate "
was the next, in 1873, followed by •• Risks" (April, 1873); "Th«
Virginian" (Sept., 1873); "On the Rhine" (1875); "Gran Uale"
(1874); "The Big Bonanza," an adaption of the German comedy,
492 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D««5
"Ultimo" (187s); "A Heroine in Rags" (1876); "How Women
Love" (1876) (this play was afterwards called "The Heart of the
Sierras." It was reconstructed, and renamed "The Vigilantes");
"Clio" (1878); "Fairfax" (1879); "My Partner" (1879); "The
Galley Slave; " " My Geraldine " (December, 1880) ; " The White
Slave" (April, 1882) ; "Friend and Foe," 1882 ; "Siberia" and "Sepa-
ration," January, 1884; "Paquita," Aug. 31, 1885. "Fate" was pro-
duced at the Olympic Theatre, London, by Carlotta Leclercq, August
6, 1884; "The Galley Slave " was acted at Hull, England, Nov. 22,
1880, and for the first time in London, Feb. 8, 1886, at the Grand
Theatre ; " Siberia " was played Dec. 4, 1887, at the Princess Theatre,
London. Mr. Campbell was several inches above six feet in height,
slender, and with a face bearing a remarkable resemblance to that
of Artemus Ward. He was an excellent conversationalist, always
ready with an apt repartee, and possessed a rich fund of anecdote.
Martin W. Hanley occupied this house for two weeks, commencing
May II, 1885 with a play called "Are You Insured ?" which had
this cast :
Philander Dividend . Charles Stanley
Sarsfield Per Annum, Wm. H. Fitzgerald
Raymond Shadow . . Dan Collyer
Charles Bitterroot . . Geo. Merritt
Sheriff Ro^er Bouncer Dan Hart
Timothy Bitterroot, Joseph M. Sparks
Fanny bouncer . . Jennie Yeamans
Priscilla Bouncer . Fanny WentworA
Dorcas Bouncer .
Charity Bouncer
Caroline Bitterroot
Miss Skaggs
Jerry Jangles
Sophie Hummel
Fanny DaboQ
AnnettaZehna
Jennie Bajard
W. S. DaiW
Hodge Edward Eggletoo
This comedy was originally acted under the title of " Love vs.
Insurance." Prof. Cromwell commenced another series of lectures
May 17, and continued through the week as follows: "The Rhine,"
May 17; "Italy," May 18; "Rome," May 19; "Paris," May 20.
Minnie Palmer reappeared May 25 in " My Sweetheart," and the
season closed May 30.
The house was leased for two weeks for the purpose of introducing
to the New York public Myra Goodwin as a star, she having previ-
ously appeared in variety theatres. She opened Aug. 3 in a comedy
called " Sis," by E. E. Kidder, which had this cast :
Hickory Hawkins . . Geo. Richards
Agnes Barrett . . Mrs. E. M. Post
Warm Pepper . Elizabeth Andrews
Mabel Dickie Martinez
Delia Emma Maddem
Warren .... Byron Doi^hs
Granville W. A. Paul
Joe Barrett .... Harry Daltoo
Sis Myra Goodwio
Joseph B. Polk commenced Aug. 17, for two weeks, in "Mixed
Pickles." Alex Fitzgerald, who had been engaged at this house as
stage manager, died at St. Vincent's Hospital, this city, Aug. 3I1
1855. He made his first appearance on the stage in 1852, at the
National Theatre, Cincinnati. He was a favorite with Bowery
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aodiences of 1855-56-57. In 1858 he went to Australia, where he
supported Avonia Jones.
Bartley Campbell again leased the house and opened it August 21
with " Paquita," its first performance in America. Under Camp-
bell's second management this house returned to its old name " Thb
Fourteenth Street Theatre." The cast of "Paquita" was:
Seikua Maria .... Ida Veroon
Lucette Eloise Willis
Zinari Evelyn Granville
iot^ Borosco H. M. Pitt
iortenie Kate Forsyth
Dr. Delponte . . . C. P. Flockton
Le Petite Hortense Bijou Fernandez
Dr. Manuel . . . Fred de Belleville
Stephano Russell Bassett
Victor Ivan Shirley
Phillippe .... Jerome Stevens
Padre D. Vanderen
Paquiu Mary MiUs
Bartley Campbell closed his season Oct. 2, and retired from active
management. Edward E. Rice closed the house Oct. 5 and 6 for
a rehearsal of " Evangeline " and produced it in sumptuous style.
Irene Verona (Mrs. Fred Darrell) made her American d^but, as
Evangeline ; Mollie Fuller, Eulalie ; Geo. K. Fortescue, Catherine ;
John A. Mackay, Le Blanc ; Fay Templeton, Gabriel ; Josie Hall,
Felician ; James S. Maffit, the Lone Fisherman ; Fred Frear, Dietrich ;
and Amelia Summerville, Hubert. The fiftieth performance took
{>lace Nov. 19, when Eld ward Rice conducted the orchestra; also
or the one hundredth performance, Dec. 31, Henrv E. Dixey came
on the stage in full " Adonis" costume, and joined in the dance at
the end of the first act.
On Feb. 22, 1886. Louise Montague appeared as Evangeline, and
Irene Verona as Gabriel. Linda Nash (Mrs. Ed. Morris) made
ber d^but on the stage March 15, as Marie. The two hundred and
fiftieth performance took place April 30, and the two hundred and fifty-
second and last was a benefit to Edward Rice. Fay Templeton,
Irene Verona, and Mollie Fuller acted Gabriel ; Louise Montague,
Annie Summerville, and Irene Verona played Evangeline.
EfBe Ellsler appeared here May 3, in " Woman Against Woman,"
which had this cast :
John Tresstder . .
Phil Tressider . .
Gilbert Craven . .
Riter Crank . . .
Rachel Westwood .
Deborah . . Mrs
Mary Pedley . .
Frank Weston
. Charles Foster
Harry Davenport
W. C. Armstrong
Mattie Elarle
E. L. Davenport
. Florence Fields
Sir Henry
Dr. Grayson .
Hessie .. . .
Melton . .
Dave Jackson
Miriam . .
A. B. Howard
Charles Lamb
. Effie EUsIer
H. Thompson
S. J. MiUiken
Marjorie Bonner
Though business was fair during the week Miss Ellsler's manager
concluded not to play the second week. The house remained closed
until May 17, when Lydia Thompson was seen, with her burlesque
company (her first appearance in seven years), in *' Oxygen/' with
this cast :
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Prince Fritz
The Burgomaster
Suzel ....
Franz ....
Hermance . .
Niklause . . .
Lydia Thompson
Louis de Lange
Addie Cora Reed
Richard F. Carroll
Lillie Alliston
Alexander Clark
Otto . .
Hanserl
Lottchen .
Gretchen
Tarantula
Dr. Ox
Ruth Stetson
. Leila Fandi
Vlrgie Gra¥e8
MariaJl T-angrimi
Daisy Ramsden
Frederic Dandl
Annie Sutherland and Lucy Escott were also in the cast.
The season closed May 31, and Lydia Thompson sailed for Europe
June I.
The next season began Sept. 6, with " Our Rich Cousin/' which
was acted two weeks. It had this cast :
Cvnthia ■ Georgia Cayvan
Florence .... Louise Muldener
Sim Wm. Richardson
Martha Mrs. Sol Smith
John Merrygold . . T. J. Hemdon
Zed Milton Higgins
Will Styles .... A. S. Lipman
Theodore . . . . W. J. Fematm
Winona Fanny AcmisoQ
Mrs. F. S. Chanfrau began an engagement here Sept. 20, in Sir
Charles L. Young's melodrama, '' The Scapegoat/' cast thus :
Lord Parkhurst . . . Horace Vinton
Victor Broughton, Myron Leffingwell, Jr.
Sir Dennis Broughton
Harry Weaver, Jr.
Captain Beaufort . . . Lewis Baker
Policeman .... Alex Ramson
Priscilla Roval . . . Stella Boni£Me
Lady Broughton . . Helen Bancroft
Z. J Sidney Drew
Ashby Lewis Mildidi
Dean Harry CKfiEoid
Maid Mary S. Baker
Samuel Colville died in this city Aug. 22, 1886, of heart dis-
ease. He was bom, 1825, at Castle Avery, County Down, Ire-
land, and came to America in 1840. His first experience in the
theatrical business was in 1853, in California. He was manager
of three theatres in Australia, from 1858 to 1861. His first New
York management was at Wal lack's old theatre (Broadway and
Broome Street), which he christened "Mary Provost's Theatre."
Afterwards he managed the Theatre Comique (opposite St
Nicholas Hotel). With Geo. Wood he managed Wood's Museum
(now Daly's, Thirtieth Street and Broadway). He visited Europe,
and brought to America the Lydia Thompson burlesque company.
He secured " Michael Strogoff " for America, and produced it at
Booth's Theatre, this city, September, 1881; also brought over
"The World." He became manager of this theatre late in 1883,
in conjunction with E. G. Gilmore. His second wife, Emme
Roseau, he married Aug. 2, 1883. His remains were interred in
Evergreen cemetery, Brooklyn.
Mrs. D. P. Bowers began an engagement Oct. 4, and continued
four weeks. Her repertory was: "Mary Stuart," Oct. 4, 6;
"Elizabeth," Oct. 5, 7, and matin6e Oct. 9; "Lucrezia Borgia"
and "The Jealous Wife," Oct. 8; "Macbeth," evening Oct 9.
In " Mary Stuart " Mrs. Bowers acted the Queen ; Joseph Wheelock,
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Douglas; Fanny Gillette, Elizabeth; Alberta Gallatin, Catherine;
John Lane, Mortimer; and Mark Lynch, Leicester. In "Eliza-
beth" Mrs. Bowers played the title rdle; in "Lucrezia Borgia,"
Joseph Wheelock as Genarro, and John A* Lane, the Duke; in
"Jealous Wife" Mrs. Bowers was Mrs. Oakley, and Wheelock,
Mr. Oakley. In " Macbeth " Mrs. Bowers was Lady Macbeth ;
Joseph Wheelock, Macbeth; and Lane, Macduff. Mrs. Bowers
opened her second week with "Lady Audley's Secret," Fanny
Gillette as Alicia; this play was repeated the third week, until
matinee, Oct. 23, when "Camille" was played. "Lucrczia
Borgia" and "The Jealous Wife" were given the evening of
Oct. 23. The repertory for the last week was: "Elizabeth,"
Oct. 25, 29; "Mary Stuart," Oct. 26, 28, matinee Oct. 30;
**Camille," matinee Oct. 27; "Lady Audley's Secret," evening
Oct. 27; "Macbeth," Oct 3a
M. B. Curtis came here Nov. i, with "Caught in a Comer," for
the first time in this city.
J. W. Rosenquest purchased E. G. Gilmore's interest in the
theatre in November. Mr. Curtis continued the attraction until
Dec 27, when Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Knight opened in "Over the
Garden Wall," for two weeks.
Denman Thompson appeared here Jan. 10, 1887, in "The Old
Homestead," for the first time in this city, and with this cast:
{oshua Whitcomb, DeDman Thompson
'rank Hopkins Alfred T. Swartz
John Freeman . . Frank Thompson
Aunt Matilda Whitcomb, Louisa Morse
Rickety Ann . . Annie Thompson
Miss Annie Hopkins, Virginia Marlowe
Miss Nellie Freeman . Lillian Stone
Maggie OTlaherty, Minnie Luckstone
Henry Hopkins, Sr. . Walter Lennox
Judge Patterson
George Hopkins
Francois Foearty . . Frank Martin
Mrs. Henry Hopkins, Venie Thompson
Nellie Patterson Leonore Willard
Reuben Whitcomb . T. D. Frawley
Len Holbrook . .CM. Richardson
Mrs. Murdoch . Mrs. Owen Marlowe
Cv Prime .... Geo. A. Beane
Happjr Jack Walter Gale
£b. Ganzey .... J. L. Morgan
Gus Kammerly I Pat Oancy Frank Mara
Albert Barnes |
Mr. Thompson played this drama for twenty weeks, and closed
June 4, followed June 6 with "The Hypocrite," for two weeks,
with this cast:
George . . .
Edith Walton .
Edward Walton
Richard Singleton
Doctor Vernon
Newton Gotthold
. . Annie Robe
. Osmond Tearle
. Herbert Kelcey
Harry Courtaine
Barney Elliott . Charles S. Dickson
Grace Contraire Miriam 0*Leary
Martha Marie Bates
Archibald Tony Farrell
This drama was by Lawrence Marston, but it was afterwards
rewritten by John M. Morton and called "Wife for Wife." This
house then closed for the summer. The next season commenced
Aug. 30, 1887. with "The Still Alarm," for the first time on the
stage, with this cast :
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Jack Manley Harnr Lacy
Jo Jones . . . . M. J. Gallagher
Nozzle Joseph Doane
Joha Bird . . . Nelson Wheatcroft
Willie Manley . . Charles Dickson
Franklyn Fordham
Doc Wilbur . .
Elinore Fordham
Cad Wilbur . .
Mrs. Manley . •
Jacques Krufer
Blanche Thocne
. Blanche Vaughan
Mrs. Selden Irwin
Hoyt's "A Hole in the Ground" was given Sept. 12, for the
first time in New York, and the cast was:
A Capitalist . . . WiUiam F. Mack
A Romantic Young Man
W. Otis Harlan
A Commercial Tourist
All. M. Hampton
A Second Commercial Tourist
W. Mack
A Station Agent . . . Frank Lawton
A Roper-in tor Centropolis Hotel
Alf. M. Hampton
A Roper-in for Grand Union Hotel
W. Mack
A Boy, anxious to be a R. R. Man
W. H. Jordan
A League Base Ball Umpire
Julian Mitchell
A Tsulor Made Giri . Dudie Doqgiais
A Second Tailor Made Girl
Fannie StetcM
A Third Tailor Made Girl
Irene Henunda
A Young Mother . . Helen Lofie
A Telegraphic Operator
Nannette Comstock
A Second Tarrier . . Alice WaUi
A Third Tarrier .... Daisy HaO
The Lady of the Lunch Counter
Flora WaU
A Brat Daisy HaH
A Tarrier Helen Ledie
A Stranger .... Geo. Richanb
A Deaf Lady. . . . Alice Wabh
Gen. Metcalf . .
Judge Merrybone
Geoffrey Brown .
Allen . . . .
Nellie Dash wood
Charles Bowser
M. A. Kennedy
. Henry Woodmro
. Geo. D. Fawcctt
. Mrs. Geo. Knifbt
Minnie Palmer appeared here Oct. 10, in J. P. Wooler's ope-
retta "The Ring and the Keeper;" and also in "My Sweet-
heart" "Baron Rudolph," by Bronson Howard, was produced
Oct. 24, with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Knight as the stars. The cast
was:
Rudolph .... Geo. S. Knight
Whetworth .... Frank Carlyle
Rhoda Carrie Turner
Owen Lin Hurst
Sheriff Frank Colfax
Ernestine Jane Stuart
" Baron Rudolph " was originally written by Bronson Howard
for Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Florence, and was called "Only a Tramp"
Mrs. Florence did not like the character of Nellie Dashwood —
the part written for her — and the play was not accepted. While
in London, during the summer of 1886, Mr. and Mrs. Knight met
Mr. Howard and bought the play. Its first presentation by Gea
Knight was at the Academy of Music, Cleveland, Ohio (Mn
Knight was not in the cast). The following year Mr. and
Mrs. Knight revisited Europe, and Mr. Howard rewrote the play,
and it was produced under the new name of " Baron Rudolph," at
Hull, England, for two weeks, by Mr. and Mrs. Knight, supported
by Wilson Barrett's London stock company.
They returned to America and for nearly two seasons played
"Baron Rudolph," but the rage for farce comedy induced them to
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lay it aside and produce ''Over the Garden Wall." They were
again induced to produce "Baron Rudolph" at the Fourteenth
Street theatre under the direction of Charles Frohman. David
Belasco made several alterations in the play, and it was produced
as stated above. It was kept on the stage for four weeks to bad
business. The play not only cost Mr. Knight considerable money,
but broke his heart, as he had great faith in it. He had remarked
Erior to its production that if " Rudolph " failed it would break his
eart, and it did. He then made a trip with his company through
the West with "Over the Garden Wall," closing at the Grand
Opera House, Chicago, 111. It was noticed during this engage-
ment that he was not himself, and occasionally forgot a line. He
complained of a pain at the back of his head, and his hands were
cold. He was taken to Orange, N. J., and for twenty months was
under treatment of the best brain specialists in the State. Not
improving and getting no hope from the doctors, his wife had him
removed to Asbury Park, where, in four weeks time, he had a slight
stroke of paralysis, affecting his right side. During the summer
of 1890 he had another slight stroke of paralysis, and became
speechless. Before losing his voice, he expressed the wish that he
might never become an object of charity, and, that his wish should
be fulfilled, his wife concluded to return to the stage to enable her
to provide him with the comforts of life. She reappeared at the
Grand Opera House, this city, as Louise in "Dr. Bill," Sept. 7,
1891. There was a benefit for Mr. Knight at the Bijou Theatre,
this city, afternoon Feb. 27, 1890, and $2,200 was raised, but Mrs.
Knight refused to accept it, and it was placed as a fund for defray-
ing the expenses incurred at the institution in which he was
{placed. In July, 1891, Mrs. Knight had Mr. Knight removed
rom his retreat to his mother's home in Philadelphia, where he
died Jan. 14, 1892. His right name was George Washington
Sloan, and he was born Nov. 6, 185a
Denman Thompson reappeared Nov. 21, and remained five weeks,
in "The Old Homestead." On Dec. 25 (matinee) the Hanlons
produced "Le Voyage en Suisse." Emily Bancker, Ethel Gray,
T. H. Glenney, Harry Vaughan, Charles F. Walton, Richard
Jones, Snitz Edwards, and Edward Hanlon were in the cast.
McNish, Johnson & Slavin's minstrels opened here Jan. 9, i888«
for one week, followed, Jan. 16, by Frank Daniels in " Little Puck,"
its first New York performance. Annie Pixley came Jan. 23,
with "The Deacon's Daughter;" Jan. 30, Modjeska appeared in
"Camille," repeated Feb. i and 2; Jan. 31, and matinee, Feb. 4
••As You Like It" was given; "Donna Diana," evening Feb.
1-3; "Cymbeline" (first time in New York), evening Feb. 4.
Plympton played Armand in "Camille;" Orlando in "As You
Like It;" Leonatus in "Cymbcline," and William Harris played
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the leading part in "Donna Diana." In the company were Ebcn
Plympton, William Harris, S. E. Springer, Charles Vandenhoff,
Vincent Stemroyd, Robert Taber, William F. Owen, Tully Mar-
shall, Charles B. Kelley, Mrs. M. A. Pennoyer, Clara Ellison,
Grace Filkins, and Sara Blanche Gray. Modjeska's second and
final week opened Feb. 6, with "Measure for Measure," which
had this cast:
Vinccntio C. Vandenhoff
Angelo Wm. Morris
Escolus S. £. Springer
Ciaudio Robert Taber
Lucio .... Vincent Sternroyd
Provost T. L. Coleman
Elbow James Cooper
Froth
Pompey .
Bamardine
Isabella
Tally Marshall
W. F. Owen
C. B. Kcllcy
Modjesu
. Mary Shaw
Mariana
Mistress Overdone
Mrs. M. A. Pennoyer
Modjeska appeared Feb. 6 as Beatrice in "Much Ado About
Nothing," repeated matin6e, Feb. 8; Eben Plympton was Bene-
dick ; Mary Shaw, Hero ; and W. F. Owen, Dogberry. " Cjrmbe-
line" was played Feb. 9; "As You Like It," Feb. 10, matinic
and evening; Feb. 11, "Romeo and Juliet." N. C. Goodwin, Jr.,
opened a fortnight's stay Feb. 13 in "Lend Me Five Shillings"
and "Turned Up." Roland Reed followed Feb. 27, presenting
"The Woman Hater," for the first time in New York, and with
this cast :
Samuel Roland Reed
Mulbridge .... Harry A. Smith
Dr. Lane Ferd Hight
Geo. Dobbins . . . . A. C. Deltwyn
Lucy Joy .
Alice . . .
Tom Ripley
Mrs. Walton
Alice Hastiofi
Annie Leiro
Wm. C. Andrews
. Bessie Hunter
Maggie Mitchell appeared here March 12 in Fred Williams'
play, "Maggie the Midget." It was originally done in December,
1884, at Omaha, Neb. "Fanchon" was given matinee March 21,
and "Jane Eyre," March 24.
"The Still Alarm" returned March 26, and had a run of one
hundred and four consecutive performances. It had this cast:
Jack Manley . . . . ' . Harry Lacy
John Bird .... Ralph Delmore
Doc Wilbur .... Joseph Wilkes
Willie Manley . Charles £. Lothian
Frankljm Foraham . . £. A. Eberle
Joseph Jones ... M. J. Gallagher
Elinore Fordham
Cad Wilbur
Mrs. Manley
Jenkins . .
Nozzle . .
Tony . .
, . Lizzie Hudsoa
Blanche Vaagbaa
Mrs. Selden Irwio
Thomas W. Ford
Benjamin Deaa
George A. Palner
A preliminary season commenced Aug. 27, with "Gwynne's
Oath ; " the cast of which was :
Gwynne Archer . . . May Wilkes
Bessy Smith .... Isabella Irving
Willoughby Parker . Emilie J. Boswefl
Pepe Latour . . Little Dot Winters
Sir Pearce Parker . . A. C. Deltwjrn
Harry Vesey . .
Richard Welbeck
Gilbert Archer
Gussy Lambton .
Jim Richards . .
Davenport Bcbos
Harold Courtney
. Evelyn EvanJ
Ernest Taricto*
. L. R. Willin!
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The next season opened Sept. lo, 1888, with ''Fascination,
cast thus:
It
Lady Slashton > r- — f
Charles Marlowe f • • Cora Tanner
Duchess of Hurlingham
Isabel Waldron
Rosa Delemere
Arabella Armhurst
Dottie D' Estrange
Connie Hillmore .
Mrs. Isaacson
. Eleanor Carey
. Maggie Dean
Lucv Escott
. Belle Waldron
. Clara Knowles
Duke of Hurlingham Lionel Bland
The Hon. Sam Slashton
Augustus Cook
Count La Grange P. A. Anderson
Mr. Isaacson . . Norman Campbell
Adel Helen Ten Broeck
Lord I slay Edward Bell
Rev. Mr. CoUey . . . Chas. Coote
This play attracted good houses until Oct. 29, when it was with-
drawn for "A Hole in the Ground," in which Fanny Stevens acted
the Telegraph Girl, and Nettie Lyford the Lunch Girl. "She,"
with Gillette and Hayman's company, was seen Nov. 12. Roland
Reed came Nov. 26 in "The Woman Hater." Alice Hastings
was taken ill at the close of the performance Nov. 26, and was
conveyed to her hotel in a carriage and died of paralysis of the
heart in this city Nov. 30. She was a native of Dublin, Ireland.
She appeared at this theatre in 188 1, with the Colville Folly com-
pany, and was leading lady with Roland Reed's travelling company
from 1882 to the day of her death. Her remains were interred
in Mt. Vernon cemetery, Philadelphia. Prof. Herrmann occupied
the house weeks Dec. 10-17. "A Tin Soldier" was presented
Dec 24.
M. J. Kelly, the baseball celebrity, made his d^but here as a
Thespian in "A Hole in the Ground, ' Dec. 31.
The Howard Athenaeum specialty company appeared Jan. 7,
1889, with the following performers: Alfred and Jackson, Poluski
Bros., Tennyson and O'Gorman, Irwin Sisters, Lawlor and Thorn-
ton, Wood and Sheppard, Paul Cinquevalli and the " Cinquevalli
Troupe," Ida Heath, and James F. Hoey. "Fantasma" was the
bill the week of Jan. 14.
W. J. Scanlan, Jan. 21, produced, for the first time in this city,
"Myles Aroon," with this cast:
Myles ArooQ . . . . W. J. Scanlan
Pat Phclan . . . Robert McNair
Joe Upton Charles Dade
Lady Glover .... Stella Teuton
Mrs. FarreU .... Millie Sackett
Squire Rajrmond Thurston
Charles Mason
Mike Carney . . Thaddeus Shine
Maggie FarreU . . Mattie Ferguson
Lucy O'Shea .... Mary Warner
Annie Pixley came Feb. 4, with "22 Second Floor," originally
produced in San Francisco, Cal., by Marie Aim^e, under the
title of "Deceived." It had this cast:
Flora Featherstone . . Annie Pixley
Mrs. Johnson . . Adelaide J. Elaton
Amphvtrion H. Smith . . M. C. Daly
Jeremiah Jinkerson . Joseph Brennan
Barney Binney . . . B. F. Grinnell
Mrs. Wynkoop . . . Elsie Gerome
Polly Mollie Ravel
John Ellis John T. Burke
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Maggie Mitchell presented, Feb. ii, C. Wallace Walters' drama,
Ray/' for the first time in this city, and with this cast:
James B. Watldns
Marion P. Clifton
Maggie Mitchell
Viigmia Nelson
. . Annie Oast
Gabe Wilden .
SimoQ Stea
Percy Vorell .
Mark Walworth
Ben Linden
Charles Abbott
R. F. McClannin
C. £. Boardman
. Geo. N. Deyo
Sheridan Tupper
&
Tom Ruj^
Mrs. Vorel
Ray Golden
Ellice Dean
Felicia . .
"Le Voyage en Suisse" returned here Feb. i8, for two weeks.
Chas. Hawkins played Dwindledown in it the second weeL
"Drifting Apart" came March 4, with Ida Mulle as Hester.
"The Paymaster" began March 25, and stayed two weeks. It
had this cast:
Francis Houghton . Frazer Coulter
Capt. Hammersley . Hardee Kirkland
Pajonaster O'Connor
Duncan B. Harrison
Corporal Henley . . . W. A. Ralph
Nellie O'Connor • . Ethel Harrison
Mrs. O'Connor . . . Rene Perselle
Mojma Sullivan
Mrs. Harding.
Hettie Harding
Nettie Harding
Adj. Harding .
Ethel Miller .
. . . Gertie Hart
. . Annie Alfiston
May Hokombe
Jeannette Randolph
. . NeU O'Briea
. . Beatrice Lieb
Billy Birch took a benefit March 28. Birch & Moran's min-
strels gave a first part. Then came Lester and Allen, Chas.
McDonald, Eva French, Peter Goldrich, Dan Burke, James
Decker, James Burke, Harry Guion, James Williamson, P. C
Shortis, Flora and May Irwin, the Steens, Baker, Jones, Man-
ning and Davis, Ferguson and Mack, Frank Mordaunt, John
Hart, and the Callahan Bros.
"An Iron Creed" was seen for the first time April 8, Stow,
the author, having hired the house for two weeks, but the "play"
was acted only one. It had this cast :
David Delmont . . . . J. F. Brien
Dr. Sternlaw H. F. Snow
Ruth Marie Cross
Nanny Kate Foley
Jem Brazencraft Atkins
Brace Nighthawk . . . H. A. Carr
Fitz-Masher de Puttipajrte, H. Lynn
The Madison Square Theatre company appeared in "Partners"
April IS, followed April 22 by J. K. Emmet in his new play called
" Uncle Joe, or Fritz in a Madhouse," which had this cast :
Anglice Apebull
Sam Boodlebang
Locust Prompt
Mrs. Boodlebang
Miss Anele
Mrs. Armur .
• . . . S. R. Barry
. W. H. CoUings
. . . F. Livingston
Mary Wade HamihoQ
. . RacheUe Renard
. . . Louise Halbee
Uncle Joe Parker Edmond D. Lyons
Richard Parker . . .CD. Bennett
Baron Von Woelfenstein
Harold Hartsell
Hon. Bob Penley . R. N. Hickman
Mrs. Joe Parker . Ethel Greybrooke
Lady Grace Howard, Mary A. Penfield
Fritz Von Woelfenstein, J. K. Emmet
1st Keeper Insane Asylum C. St. Aubyne
Mrs. Cbumbley . . Alice Mansneld
Charles O'Rielly
Collie Parker
Montague .
Burrows
Flora . .
Dr. Mickett
Brown . .
Johnnie Johns
Maria . .
The Plant .
.... J. Cod;
. . Louise Balfe
. Frank H. Daytoo
G. R. Montgomery
. . Alice Speocer
. . A. R. Adams
. H. W. Brinkley
. . W. C. Utter
. . Marie Cailyte
. . Baby Spencer
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The season of
with this cast:
Philip Warren .
Daniel Groodge .
Peter Sharpley .
Edmund Sharpley
Richard Pinpool .
Geo. Melton . .
1 889-90 opened Aug. 19 with " Mankind/' given
. Forrest Robinson
W. H. Thompson
S. £• Springer
. Clarence Heritage
Herbert Ayling
. James L. Carhart
AUce Maitlaod
Arabella Bright .
Constance Melton
Kesiah Beckerton
Bamaby Bright .
Jessie . . . .
Marjorie Bonner
Maggie Halloway
. Esther Lyons
. Emilie Boswell
. . Alf Fisher
.Gertie Boswell
The Fairy's Well " was produced Sept. 9, for two weeks, and
thus cast :
Larry Dee . .
Andy Coogan . .
Dan Carmody
Mark Condon . .
Eunice Beresford,
Mona Carmody .
Mary Ellen Brody
Nelbe Carmody .
Carroll Johnson
. . John F. Ward
. . . Chas. Frew
Alfred Fremont
Florence Hamilton
. . Daisy Temple
Fannie Osborne
. . . Little Zella
Oara 0*Grady
Alice O'Grady
Jennie 0*Grady
Kitty O'Grady
Tracy Farrell
Jonan Kelly .
Patsey . . .
Gertie Boswell
Uttle Nellie
. Little Amy
. Little Rosie
A. J. Muller
. P. Toohey
John McLaughlin
This was Carroll Johnson's first appearance in a white face part.
Hallen & Hart's company appeared Sept 23 in "Later On;" " Zig
Zag" came Sept. 30; Cora Tanner appeared Oct 7 in "Fascina-
tion," followed Nov. 4 by James O'Neill in " Monte Cristo." The
Howard Athenaeum specialty company began Nov. 1 1 and closed
Nov. 29. Professor Cromwell lectured Nov. 30; Cleveland's
minstrels, week of Dec. 2. Annie Fixley returned in "22
Second Floor/' Dec. 9. Herrmann's Transatlantique vaudeville
company, Dec. 16, followed by Prof. Herrmann, the magician.
•* Fantasma " was seen for two weeks, beginning Dec 3a
Jan. 13, 1890, Robert Mantell was seen for the first time in New
York, in "The Corsican Brothers," with this cast:
Fabien dei FraDchi )
Louis dei Fnmchi {
M. Chateaa Kenaud
M. Alfred Meynard .
Le BaroD Montgiron,
Le Baron Giordano Martelli
Guy Lindaley
Caetano Orlando . . . Fred Lotto
Robert Mantell
. . Mark Price
Kendall Weston
B. T. Ringgold
Marco Colonoa . . . Murry Woods
M. Beauchamp . . . Martin Clark
Emilie de Lesparre, Charlotte Behrens
Mme. dei Franchi . . Minnie Moock
Celestine Marie Sheldoa
Estelle Clara Flagg
Coralie Annie Wearer
William J. Scanlan appeared here Jan. 27 in " Myles Aroon ; "
Feb. 3, "Shane na Lawn." "A Midnight Bell" was heard Feb.
10; Thomas W. Keene came Feb. 17, in "Louis XL":
Louis XI ..... T. W. Keene
Richard J. B. Peters
Doc de Nemours . .Geo. Learock
Charles, the Dauphin
William Humphrey
Jacques Coitier . . . Frank Hennig
Philip de Commines Geo. Gaston
Tristan TErmite . . Willard NeweU
Oliver Le Dain . . Henri de Lussoo
Francois de Paule . . John Griffith
Marie Lavinia Shannon
502 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE CrtJ»
Mr. Keene's repertory for the week was: Tuesday and Wednes-
day nights and Saturday matin6e, "Louis XL;" Wednesday
matinee, "The Merchant of Venice;" Thursday night, "Julius
Csesar;" Friday night, "Richelieu;" Saturday night, "Richard
HL" Rose Coghlan appeared here Feb. 24 in "Jocelyn," with
this cast:
Prince Saviani . .
Philip de Boissac
Charles de Boissac
Henry de Boissac
Gaston Marcel . .
Mme. de Montaigne,
Georgette . . . .
Agenor
John T. Sullivan
G. H. Leonard
. . H. A. Carr
. . Geo. James
. Frank Lander
Helen Bancroft
Alice Fairbrother
James Dunn
Marfiso
Narcisse
Captain .
Michael .
Blaisois
Boy . .
Joceljrn .
Chas. W. MorgiM.
Chas. £. Edwin
F. W. McCklhn
E. Tom Webber
Luke Martin
. Violet Black
. Rose Coghlan
" Peg Woffington " (" Masks and Faces ") was acted week of
March 3 by Rose Coghlan. "The Still Alarm" returned Mardi
10 for two weeks. Monroe and Rice's company were seen Mardi
17 in "My Aunt Bridget;" "A Long Lane, or Pine Meadows,"
March 31. It was seen for the first time in New York, under the
title of "Pine Meadow," June i, 1889, at a Madison Square
Theatre authors' matinee, and the first performance on any stage
under its new name took place at Albany, N. Y., March 27. The
cast at this house was :
John NettletOQ . . . David Murray
Charlie Cupid • . . Charles Dickson
Frank Findley . • Bjrron Douglas
Colonel Rollingstone, Harry Courtaine
Reuben Meadows . . A. C. Deltwyn
Margaret Meadows
Daisy Meadows .
Florence Featherly
Dorothy Meadows
Jim Herding . •
. Jadith Berolde
Ethel Banriogtot
Virginia Haned
Mrs. W. G. Jones
. Frank Foster
" A Brass Monkey " was seen here April 21 ; " My Aunt Bridget,"
April 28; Joseph Murphy, May 5, in "Shaun Rhue," and May 12,
in "Kerry Gow;*' May 19, J. B. Polk opened in "The Silent Part-
ner," for three weeks, and was followed by Agnes Hemdon, June
9, in "La Belle Marie," with this cast:
Jean Ingleside )
Marie Du Bois )
Earl Leigh ton
George Leigh ton .
Mr. Leigh ton . .
Jack Ingleside
Edith Mathews .
Mary Ingleside .
Agnes Hemdon
Clarence Handyside
Frank Karrington
Charles A. Smiley
Theo. Hudeens
. . Elsie Lombard
. . Grace Gayler
John Ingleside . . . . L. P. Hida
Rev. M. Mason .... J. Haviin
Andrew Stub .... Geo. NcTiIIe
Grace Leighton . . . Alma Strong
Suzette Ethel Elliott
Typewriter Mrs. While
Patsy Walsh .... Vevie Niobo
Newsboy Harry O'Ljm
Week of June i, Alma Strong and Frank Karrington retired
from the cast. Ralph Bell appeared as Earl Leighton, and Marian
Reed as Grace. The house closed for the season June 21. J. T.
Maguire, treasurer of the theatre, took a benefit Monday evening,
June 23.
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The next season opened Aug. 18, with Fay Templeton as the
star. " Hendrik Hudson '' was produced^ with this cast :
Hendrik Hudson . . Fay Templetoo
Christopher Columbas, Eva Randolph
Kill vou KuU . . . Edwin Stevens
Marquis Perfecto del Cabanas
Alf C. Wheelen
Gaff Ensien . .
Frits von Twinkle
Miss Manhattan .
Don Abattoire
. Harry N. Dowley
. . Rose Newham
. . Toma Hanlon
. Chas. McClelland I
Mc Parian Snitz Edwards
Mina . . . Geraldine McClelland
Quireata Nellie Russell
Y sabel Alice Earle
Hans John W. Ince
Abigail Estelle Mortimer
Emmelina .... Florence Barry
Alicia Jessie Bond
Alice Earle and Florence Barry withdrew from the cast during
the first week. Anna P. Caldwell joined the company matinee,
Aug. 23, as Emmelina. Cleveland's minstrels, Sept. i, for two
weeks. "Good Old Times" by Wilson Barrett and Hall Caine
was presented Sept 15, with this cast:
John Langiey . . . Atkins Lawrence
Crosby Grainfi;er . John Glendinning
Inspector Braithwaite . James Cooper
Hat Latri|iCK • • Norman Campbell
Rev. Mr. Nfoore . . Robert Edeson
Mary Langley
Lucy .... Mrs
Martha Troutbeck
Spot
Ajnos Drew . .
Coldbathloe . .
The Fiddler . .
. Eleanor Carey
John Glendinning
Emily Maynard
. Charles Coote
C. T. Nichols
. . Alf Fisher
Fred Brooks
Cupid . . .
The Oystennan
Sandy . . .
Nick Baker .
Col. Wayne .
Hans . . .
Jake Mooney .
NIr. Horricks .
Mr. Chard . .
Mr. Jenkins
Biddy . . .
John R. Cumpson
. . \V. BUke
. . Chas. Diehl
R. Newman
Alfred Bumham
Thonus de Pui
Chris WUUams
A. G. Smith
L. Meadows
. . R. WeldoQ
Maggie Hollaway
•*Blue Jeans," by Joseph Arthur, was seen for the first time on
any stage Oct. 6, and had this cast :
NeU Tutewiler >
Beleena Kicker )
Bascom*s Child
Ben Boone
Seth Igoe . .
June ....
Sue Eudaly
. . Laura Burt
Gracie Sherwood
. Geo. Fawcett
. . Ben Deane
Jennie Yearaans
.Judith Berolde
Perry Bascom .... Robt Milliard
Col. Henry Clay Risener
Geo. D. Chaplin
Jacob Tutewiler ... J. J. Wallace
im Tutewiler . . Jacques Krueer
Isaac Hankins . . . W. J. Wheeler
Cindy Tutewiler .... Alice Leigh
Saroanthe Hinkins
Marion Mordaunt Strickland
Jennie Yeamans withdrew from the cast after Oct. 21, and Laura
Burt acted June. Grace Sherwood enacted the rdles of Nell and
Beleena. The fiftieth performance was Nov. 17, when Jennie
Yeamans returned and Laura Burt resumed her original rdle. The
one hundredth consecutive performance took place Dec. 29.
** Blue Jeans '' was acted for the one hundred and fiftieth time
Feb. 13, 1891. Robert Milliard withdrew from the cast Feb. 14,
and William Harcourt assumed his rdle Feb. 16. "Blue Jeans**
was withdrawn after the evening of March 7, and was followed by
504 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Imi
William J. Scanlan, in "Myles Aroon," for one week, and "The
Irish Minstrel *' for the second week. Robert B. Mantell com-
menced March 23 in "Monbars;" March 30, "After Dark," with
Harry Meredith as Old Tom, was given. Rose Coghlan came
April 6, in "Masks and Faces;" April 13 Joseph Murphy came in
"Kerry Gow." Mr. Murphy produced "Shaun Rhue" week of
April 27. For his last week, May 4, " The Donagh " was played,
followed May 11 by "McCarthy's Mishaps;" May 18, Annie Pix-
ley was seen in "Kate;" May 25, Hallen & Hart appeared in
"Later On;" June i, "Miss Manning" was produced, with EflSc
Ellsler the star. It had this cast:
Theocrites Kneezer . . Frank Weston
Lawrence Manning . . John A. Ellsler
Arthur Manning . . D. M. Murray
Rev. Charles Chasuble, Adolphe Lestina
Roland Cozzens . . . Gerald Griffin
Dr. Ernest Deer . . John A. Hdkod
Master Thomas Radwa^
Oias. £. Lothiaii
Cecil Radway • . . Jennie Kennark
Maggie Manning • . £ffie EDsler
The play was a failure, 'and the house closed June 6.
The next season began Aug. 3, with "A Fair Rebel," originally
played in this city at a trial matin6e (Dec. 19, 1889). "The Still
Alarm" came Aug. 31 for two weeks, with Geo. Fawcett as Jack
Manley, and Nellie Yale Nelson as Elinor. This lady was of the
Brooklyn Amaranth amateurs, and this was her first appearance
on the professional stage. "Aunt Bridget's Baby," with Gea W.
Monroe as the star, was seen Sept 14, followed Sept 21 by Clara
Morris in " Odette. ' W. J. Scanlan appeared here Sept 28 in
"Mavourneen," for the first time in New York. It had this cast:
Terrence Dwyer . . . W. J. Scanlan
John Dwyer . . . Frank Burbeck
Captain Marchmont . Frazer Coulter
Abbe Maloney Charles M. Collins
Shamus Corrigan . . Thaddens Shine
Lady Caroline Dwyer . Helen Tracy
Lady May Tyrrell, Nannette Comstock
Mrs. Dwyer, Emma Maddern Stevens
The one hundredth performance took place Dec. 24. At the
Christmas matinee Wm. J. Scanlan could scarcely finish his part,
but rallied on Christmas night, which was his last performance.
On Saturday, Dec. 26, his disease took such a serious turn that
for his own safety and for that of others, he was removed to the
home of his manager, Augustus Pitou. He shortly afterwards be-
came so violent that he was taken to Bloomingdale Asylum for the
Insane, Jan. 7, 1892. He died at the Asylum, White Plains, N.
Y., Feb. 18, 1898. He was born of Irish parents in Springfield,
Mass., Feb. 14, 1856. With William Cronin he did an Irish
"turn" in variety theatres. In 1877 he travelled with Minnie
Palmer as joint star. The next season he travelled as a star in
Georgie Dwyer
Mark . .
Colonel . .
Cusack . .
Kate Morris
Susie Morris
Kitty Morris
Dot qaradon
John Findlaj
. Frank Peters
J. O. Le Brasic
. Grace Thome
. Ray Maskcll
. Dot Clarendon
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S^S
"Friend and Foe," under Bartley Campbell's management. In
1 88 1 he was under the management of Augustus Pitou, and con-
tinued with that gentleman until his retirement from the stage.
Although he could not read a note of music he composed over fifty
songs. From " Peek-a-Boo " he drew ^20»ooo in royalties in less
than six weeks.
The theatre was closed Dec 26, also week of Dec. 28, and re-
opened Jan. 4, 1892, with "Blue Jeans," which closed April 9,
when Laura Burt acted June, and Lawrence Hanley, Perry Bascom.
Lydia Thompson came April 11 in " Uncle Dan," "A Bad Penny,"
and "A Bric-i-Brac Shop." Annie Pixley appeared here April
18 in "Polly Middles," for the first time. Polly Middles, Annie
Pixley; Mark Antony, Geo. C. Boniface; Hon. Cecil Howard,
Charles J. Campbell ; Max von Scttenbach, Charles Allison ; Lady
Cornelia, Yolande Wallace; Amy Battledown, Lucy Coote; and
Belinda, Rosa Cooke. " Imagination " was played for the first
time here. May 23, with this cast:
Harrv Jelliman
Martna Jelliman
Mebel Jelliman
Tom Dawson
Dick Brennan
Henderson Hoodley
Harrv Hotto
Georgie Dickson
Bijou Fernandez
W. W. Wilson
Wilton Lackaye
. Alf Hampton
Minnie Matlock, Lizzie Hudson Collier
Rev. Calvin Gilder
Solomon Ricketts
Caroline Ricketts
Madge ....
Prof. Schmid . .
Popsey . . .
Flanagan . . .
. Lindsay Hurst
Charles Stanley
Helen Kinnaird
. Marion Elmore
Frank Hatch
Lizzie May Ulmer
Harry Tansy
The season closed June 4, but the house reopened Aug. 15,
1892, with "The White Squadron," seen for the first time on any
stage. It had this cast :
Harry Marlinspike . Eugene Sanger
Judge Smith . . H. W. Montgomery
Jacko J. J. Coleman
Commander Robertson, Oscar £af le
Onesta da Silveria . . Alice Fischer
Terese de Romado, Nellie Yale Nelson
Hope Blossom . . . Katie Pearson
Martha Higginbotham, Louisa Eldridge
Victor Staunton . . Robert Hilliard
Demetiro de Romacio . . Henry Lee
Francisco de Romacio, Byron Douglas
Paulo da Silveria . . Wm. Harcourt
Deodoro da Fonseca . Oscar Ea^le
Sanois Elmer Grandin
Horatio Doolittle Fritters
Graham Henderson
"The Still Alarm" revived Monday afternoon (Labor Day)
Sept. 5. "The City Directory" was seen Sept 12; "A Fair
Rebel," Sept. 19; Hallen & Hart Sept. 2 in the "New Idea;"
**Blue Jeans" was revived Nov. 14; "My Aunt Bridget's Baby"
was seen Nov. 28; "The Ensign," Dec 5, for the first time in
New York, when it had this cast:
The President .
Gideon Welles .
Admiral Farragut
Capt. Wilkes
Lieut. Allen . .
Lieut Blvthe
ifip Baird
snipman Watson,
. . Logan Paul
Howard Scott
. Charles Sidney
. . Wilson Deal
. Hardy Vernon
Benj. Homine
. . James NeiO
George A. Wright
Sergeant Black
Bill Bowlin . .
Coxs*wn Dudley
Mrs. Baird . .
Mrs. Wilkes . .
Alice Greer . .
Dot . . . .
Mary . . . .
Paul Gilmore
. Charles Parsloe
Geo. Fawcett
Mrs. W. G. Jones
Nora Yaegcr
. Ruth Carpenter
Maribel Sejrmour
Edith Wright
5o6 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE C«^
"Superba" came Dec- 26 for two weeks; "Blue Jeans," Jan. 9,
1893; " Glen-da-Lough ** was produced Jan. 30, with this cast:
Terence O'Toole . . J. K. Murray
Lord Montgomery . Chas. A. Smiley
Hon. Percy Dudley, W. H. Power, Jr.
Sandy Nagle ... E. L. Walton
Bride Nagle . . Adelaide Cushman
Mary O'Toole
Martha Foley
Kate Kearney .
Mary Desmond
Lady Beresford
. . Helen Kemp
Ethelyn Strickland
. Hattie Dellwood
Grace McConnell
Madge Mortimer
A feature of this engagement was the presence of the venerable
F. Nicholls Crouch in the conductor's chair of the orchestra during
the singing of his famous ballad, "Kathleen Mavourneen." Mrs.
James Brown Potter and Mr. Kyrle Bellew were seen here in "The
Marriage Spectre" Feb. 13, with this cast:
Lucien de Riverolles . . Kyrle Bellew
Le Marquis de Riverolles
Vemer Clarges
Stanislaus de Grandredon
Henry Chanfrau
Henri de Symeux • Laurence Courtley
Celestin John F. Ward
Annette de Riverolles, Annie Sutherland
Berthe de Brissac . Perdita Hudspeth
Elisa Mildred Dennisoo
Francine de Riverolles
Mrs. Brown Potter
Eliza Marion Erie
"A Nutmeg Match" came Feb. 27: Robert Lucas, E. A. Eberlc;
William Hartley, Earl Brown; George Washington Littlehales,
David Warfield; Tom Stoddard, Henry Herman; Rev. Dr. Os-
good, William Lee; Belle Mason, Helen Weathersby; Elizabeth
Ann, Mrs. E. A Eberle ; Cinders, Annie Lewis. The house was
closed night of March i and reopened March 2 with Lizzie Evans
in the place of Annie Lewis. "Niobe" was given March 6; "The
Dazzler," March 13, with Anna Boyd as Kitty Starlight for a fort-
night. " Natural Gas " came March 27 ; " The Span of Life," April
3; Carroll Johnson appeared May i in "An Irish Statesman;"
"The Potter-Bellew combination returned May 15, in "Theresc
Raquin." "Blue Jeans'' came back May 22; "A Flag of Truce"
was seen June 12, and the season closed June 17, to reopen Aug.
28, 1893, with "Glen-da-Lough": W. T. Sheehan was Sandy; Ida
Glenn, Bride Nagle; and Clara Lane, Kathleen. Hallen & Hart
began Sept. 25 for two weeks in the "New Idea."
" The Corncracker " was seen for the first time on any stage Oct
10. It had this cast:
David Buckhardt
John Strange .
Mel McCargo .
Bill Sparr . .
Hiram Price
Sam Shady f
Casey )
William IngersoU
Walter Edwards
Geo. D. Chaplin
. Percy Brooke
. H. M. Morse
Joseph Conyers
Tom Ax )
Gunn J
Helen Strange
Mme. Bell .
Maria Nail .
Nancy Nail
Wallace Brace
. Judith Beroldc
Eleanor Carey
Jennie Goldthwaite
. . Mattie Earlc
"Maine and Georgia" was presented Nov. 17, for the first time
in this city; the theatre had been closed four nights this week as
the play was not ready. The cast was :
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Carroll Snow .
Patrick Cork .
General (joldeo
Maurice Danzier
Capt. M ait land
Lieut. Howe
Lucy Snow
Harnr MainhaU
T. D. Frawley
. Louis Hendricks
Clarence T. Arpcr
Theo. Babcock
W. J. Lonergan
Elsie LombMird
Abby . .
Mane
Gabriel
Sister Claire
Sitter Therese
Absalom J. Bates
\
Louise Sylvester
Polly Stockwell
Beryl Thorn
L. R. Stockwell
The original title of this play was "A Man from Maine/' acted
in San Francisco, CaL, Sept. 20, 189a At this theatre it was a
great failure. During the last week of its stay here James Corbett,
the pugilist, appeared in it. "The Power of Gold" was seen
Dec. 4; "A Flag of Truce," Dec. 18. On this date the prices of
admission were reduced, the highest charge being one dollar.
Mrs. John Drew appeared here Dec. 25 in "The Road to Ruin,"
with this cast:
Widow Warren . . Mrs. John Drew
Cioldfinch Sidney Drew
Sophia Freelove . Mrs. Sidney Drew
Mr. Dornton . . George Osbourne
Harry Dornton . . Clarence L. Holt
Salky . . . WiUtam R. Bernard
Silkv . . .
Miliord . .
Footnun
Jenny . .
Mrs. Ledger
, . . . . Al. Harris
Charles Erin Vemer
Lionel Barrymore
Helen Mason Osbourne
. . . . Kate Horan
"The Rivals " was played the week of Jan. i, 1894, by this com-
pany: Sidney Drew as Bob Acres, and Mrs. John Drew as Mrs.
Malaprop. " Darkest Russia " came Jan. 8, and stayed for six
weeks. It had this cast:
Paul Count Naamoif M. J. Jordan
Ivan Harosky . . . Sheridan Block
Constantine Karsichefl^ Daniel Gilfether
Nicholas Karsicheff . . Charles Dade
C^eneral Septimus Cobb, Harry Hawk
Omnisky . . . George W. Lynch
Ida Baroskv . . . Selma Herman
Countess Karsiche£F Louise Rial
Baroness von Rhineberg, Carina Jordan
Olga Karsicheff . . . Emma Field
Alexis Naximoff . Edgar L. Davenport
"The Land of the Midnight Sun" was seen Feb. 19; "A Man
Among Men." March 5; Corinne came March 19 in "Hendrik
Hudson;" Clara Morris appeared in "Camille," April 2, 3;
"Claire," a version of Voss's "Eva," was presented for the first
time April 4, and had this cast:
John Hartner . . John Glendinninjj
August Hemple . . . F. C. Harriott
Alfred von Salten . . W. C. Kelly
Carl Benton . . . J. K. Hutchinson
Toinctte Harriet Ford
Dora Ilemple CUra Baker Rust
Mother Hartner . Grace Gayler Clark
Mrs. Scholler . . . Katherine Mars
Mrs. Benton .... Maniie Ryan
Claire Clara Morris
"The New Magdalen" was seen April 6; "Camille," matinee
April 7, and " Ren^e," night of April 7; "Hoodman Blind" came
April 9. with Fred de Belleville as the star; " Rory of the Hill"
was given April 23, and stayed two weeks, with James C. Roach
as the star; Chauncey Olcott appeared May 7 in "Mavoumecn;"
5o8 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Daw
"A Trip to Chinatown" was done May 14; "Mavoumeen," May
21; Callender's Georgia minstrels came May 28; "Tennessee's
Pardner " was acted for the first time here June 5, with Cora van
Tassell as the star. The season closed June 16, but the house was
reopened June 27 for the benefit of T. J. Maguire, the treasurer.
The season of 1894-95 opened Aug. 27 with "Coon Hollow,"
which had this cast:
Philip Maury . .
Jared Fuller >
Ben Clark >
Lem Stockwell •
Uncle Bob White
Jean Bechmyer .
. C. E. Dudley
Roydon Erljmne
Lester Lonergan
Geo. W. Nichols
Louise Amot
Clyde Horrod
Rosie White
Phoebe . .
Chloe . .
Dido . .
Georgia
Floy Crowell
Ella Spencer
. Alice Bushoof
. . Effie Smitb
. Lizzie Cassdk
Louise Hamiltoa
' On the Bowery,"
This was Floy Crowell's New York ddbut
with Steve Brodie, the "bridge jumper," as the star, was seen
Sept. 10, and had this cast :
Tack Hobart . . . Geo. A. Wright
Thurlow Bleekman . . Mark Ljrnch
Ltny GSbi^"'"^} : .Frank Bush
Dismal Delaney .... Lew Bloom
Alice Drajrton ?
Mame Clancj S
Helen McGregor
Blanche Livingstone > ir^i^^^ n.>>^^rm
Ma§ DriscolT ; ^^^^ ^«8*"
Brideet Carmody > . . t--.u^i w-j
[get Carmody
Hallelujsdi Jane (
Isabel Ward
This was not the first appearance on the stage of Steve Brodie,
as was stated at the time. He was seen at Niblo*s Garden in this
city Feb. 22, 1892, in "Money Mad;" "Struck Oil" came Sept 17
for two weeks, with this cast : John Stofcl, Al. H. Wilson ; Ebcn
Skinner, William Herbert; Flynn, Geo. M. Brennan; William
Pearson, Milton Lipman; Sheriff, Geo. Howard; Lizzie Stofel,
Jane Stuart; Susan Stofel, Emma Maddem Stevens. Chaunccy
Olcott first acted the "Irish Artist" Oct. i, and the cast was:
Maurice Cronin . . Chauncey Olcott
Sir Robert Dean . . Daniel oilfether
Edmund Dean . Chas. F. Gotthold
Cormac Cronin . . Harry Meredith
Father Denis Mahone . J. W. Hague
Jerry Sweeney . . . Luke Martin
Paddy Blake .... Louis Haines
On Nov. 12 "The Brownies," a spectacle in three acts by Palmer
Cox and Malcolm Doulgas, was presented for the first time in New
York, and had this cast :
Mike Frank Peters
Kate Mahone Lotta Lynn
^now known as Lotta Linthicum)
Lady Katherine Dean
Etta Baker Martin
The Widow Blake . . Effie Germon
Queen Titania . Marie Louise Day
Dame Brusilda . Maude Thompson
Daffodil IdaMuUe
Violet Louise Endicott
King Stanislaus . . . Charles Drew
Prince Florimel . . . Alice Johnson
J. Chappie Goodform, Eugene Sanger
Count Ronaldo . . Grace Hamilton
Tom Binnacle . . Fred R. RunneQs
Reginald Mortarboard . A. W. Maflin
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Miss Zeltna Rawlston appeared Dec. 12 as Titania. Mme.
Nelson's aerial ballet was introduced in "The Brownies/' Dec
6. "Humanity," by Sutton Vane, was first seen here Feb. 4,
1895, and had this cast:
Manasses Marks
I key Marks
Jcrrv Gratton .
Paul Vosloo
Hans Krueer .
Alma Dunbar .
Dor^ DaTidson
. . Sadie Price
. J. £. Sullivan
Ross D. 0*Neal
James £. Vinton
. Phoebe Davies
Lieut Bevis Cranboume, J. R. Grismer
Sir Felix Cranboume
Lady Cranboume
Vera Cranboume . .
Major Dan^erfield .
Lieut. Bembrose . .
Keziah Penn . . .
Scott Cooper
Mary Davenport
. Bella Bucklen
Frader Coulter
Chas. J. Jackson
Agnes Rose Lane
" The Shaughraun " was seen here March 4. William Hoey came
March 25 in "The F*lams.** The house was closed April i, and
"The Pace that Kills," by Geo. Hoey, was seen April 2 for the
first time on any stage. Just before the curtain rose on the first
night an injunction obtained by Sir Augustus Harris, of London,
was served upon the manager restraining him from producing the
piece on the ground that portions of it had been taken without per-
mission from "The Run of Luck," a play written by Sir Augustus
and the late Henry Pettitt.
There was a matinee, April 3, when the house closed until April
13, and "Queen of Night," by John C. Dixon, was acted for the
first time here, and had this cast:
Henri Derolois . . John C. Dixon
Pierre St. George . . Chas. Hagar
Victor St. C;eorge . Stephen Wright
Alphonse de Montmorency
Eddie Heron
Leon Rouge . . Alexander Kearney
This drama was originally called "The Victor." Its failure
closed the house from April 16 until April 22, when "Captain
Paul," by Edward E. Rose and Alfred M. de Lisser, was seen for
the first time in this city. The cast was:
AniU de Lucca . Isabelle Pitt Lewis
Eunice Beaudesert . Martha Ashdown
Susette Julia Lafler
Little Alroa . . . Beatie Vaughan
Alma Ferra .... Floy Crowell
Captain Paul . .
Ben Ironsides
Philip Hreville
Emanuel d'Audray
Viscount Ormonde
Marquis d*Audray
. Robert Milliard
Alfred M. de Lisser
Charles Sutton
. Stanley Rignold
. . Frank Dayton
Robert Ranson
Romany . . . William Humphrey
Andy Moran .... Felix Haney
Jean William Fairbanks
Marquise d'Audray . Hattie F. Nefflen
Marguerite Cecil Morris
Dan Sully came here May 20, in "The Comer Grocery." The
theatre closed abruptly on Saturday, May 25, owing to the extreme
heat. It reopened June 12 for T. J. Maguire's benefit.
The next season began Aug. 19, 1895, with the "Wicklow Post-
man," with Eugene O'Rourke as the star, and Bettina Gerard in the
soubrette's rdle. It was repeated a second week. " In Old Ken-
tucky" came Sept. 2; Clara Morris appeared in "Camille/* Sept.
15. 16, 17, and matinee Sept 21, with J. M. Colville as Armand;
5IO A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE C1896
"Raymonde" was given matinle Sept. 18 and night of Sept. 21;
"Miss Moulton" was seen Sept. 18, 19, 20; "Article 47," Sept
23, 24, 27; "Miss Moulton," matinee Sept. 25, and night of Sept
28. "Raymonde," Sept. 25, and matinee Sept. 28, when Clara
Morris closed her engagement. Chauncey Olcott revived " Mavour-
neen," Oct 14. The policy of this house was changed on Oct 21,
when John D. Doris introduced the "continuous performance"
scheme, giving vaudeville and drama each day from 12 m. until 1 1 p.il
The experiment lasted one week as the business was very bad. " The
Celebrated Case" was acted the week by the dramatic company.
Then vaudeville was dropped and " Lights O* London " was done
Nov 4; "The Black Flag" came Nov. 11. Before the second week
commenced, Doris withdrew and J. Wesley Rosenquest resumed
the management. "A Merry World" was seen Nov. 18; Geo. W.
Munroe appeared Nov. 25 in "A Happy Little Home;" "The
Sidewalks of New York," by Scott Marble came Dec. 2 for two
weeks; "The Twentieth Century Girl" was seen Dec. 30; "A
Girl Wanted" was given Jan. 6, 1896, with Frank Bush as the
star; "Saved from the Sea" was done Jan. 13; Chauncey Olcott
came Jan. 20, in " Mavourneen " for four weeks. Olcott produced
"The Irish Artist," Feb. 24; "The Minstrel of Clare," originally
acted by Wm. J. Scanlan as the "Irish Minstrel," was played on
March 2; Clara Morris appeared in "Camille" April 6-9, and
matinee April 11; "Article 47," April 7-10; "Raymonde,"
matinee April 8, and night of April 1 1 ; and " Miss Moulton,"
night of April 8. "The Village Postmaster," a rural play by
Alice E. Ives and Jerome H. Eddy, was first produced here April
13, and had this cast:
Seth Huggins ... M. A. Kennedy
John Harper . . . Forrest Robinson
Ben Deane . . . £dw. J. Morgan
Ebenezer Todd . . James R. Smith
Thomas Jefferson Huggins
Louis Wesley
Caleb Springer . William Humphrey
Rev. Charles Gibbs . Joseph L. Mason
Silas Toner . . George K. Henrey
Jim Fennel . .
Luther Schenck .
Miranda Huggins
Mary Barden . .
Hatie Burley . .
Samantha Huggins
Letitia Bean . .
. Frank Russell
. John S. Tcny
Bertha Creightcm
Amelia Bineham
Harriet Ford
Sadie Stringham
Rose Tiffany
Louisa Queenie Vassar
Mrs. Charles Gibbs . Blanche Weaver
"The Sunshine of Paradise Alley," by Denman Thompson and
Geo. W. Ryer, was seen for the first time in New York May 11,
and had this cast:
Eddie Ben Ryer
Danny Master Man
Mrs. Pat Mara . . . Emma Chase
Pat Mara Frank Russell
Shorty Bob Frank Mar
Mrs. O'Grady . . . Emily Stowe
Jenny Miss Man
Jimmie Powers . . . John Walsh
Huntington .... Frank Currier
Eddie Duke .... Ben D. Rjrer
Nellie McNally (Sunshine), Julie Ring
Widow McNally . Mrs. Charles Peters
Helen Rich .... Marie Carlyle
Uncle Dan .... Walter Lennox
John O'Grady . . . John D. Griffin
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The theatre closed June I3» and the next season began Aug. 3i»
1896, with "When London Sleeps," a melodrama in four acts, by
Charles Darrell, seen for the first time in America. It had this
cast:
Rodney Haynes .
David Engleheart
Furnabjr Fuller .
Roberti Jonesio .
Sammy Blyth . .
Bertie Broomhead
Mark Blackwood .
. Edwin Walter
Leander Blanden
Geo. W. Murray
Delancy Barclay
. Harry Bewley
Geo. C Murphy
D wight Gay lor
P. C. Stone .... Arthur Barnes
Hilda Corrode . Florence Ashbrooke
Signora Roberti Jonesio . Ceni Havre
Carrie Jones Ella Baker
Maudie de Frere . . Vera de Noie
UiU Little LilUe Havre
Queenie Camithers . Perdita Hudspeth
"A House of Mystery," by Frank Harvey, followed on Sept.
14; "The Black Crook," Sept 21; "The Great Diamond Rob-
bery," Sept. 28; George W. Munroe, Oct. 5, in "A Happy Little
Home;" Joseph Arthur's new play "The Cherry Pickers," was
seen Oct. 12, for the first time in this city, and continued until
Jan. 25, 1897. The cast was:
John Nazare . .
Col. Brough . .
Brown ....
Lieut. York . .
Corporal Jones
Smitty ....
The Viceroy . .
Mr. Guest . . .
William Harcourt
Ralph Delmore
R. V. Ferguson
W. P. Carleton
Edward Poland
Benjamin Dean
. . Nat Jones
Vemer Clarges
Ajroob
The Kansahma . . .
Sygee
Nourmallee . . . .
Mrs. 0*Donnell-Daleep
Geoffrey Stein
Joseph Mason
Frank Inslee
Roselle Knott
Rada
Jennie Satterlee
Ethel Knight Morrison
Chauncey Olcott followed Jan. 25, with his new play, " Sweet
Inniscarra," by Augustus Pitou, which had this cast:
Gerald O'Carroll . . Chauncey Olcott
Lawrence £>Te . . . Paul Gilmore
Squire 0*Donoghue, Daniel Gilf ether
Capt. Robert CrDonoghue
Charles Riegel
Squire Creswick . . . . W. J. Bean
Pat Quinn Luke Martin
Michael W. H. Burton
Dennis Roach .... J. C. Hickey
Pat Imogene Washburn
Mike Ada Gilbert
Kate 0*Donoghue . Georgia Busby
Bridget Lizzie Washburn
Nora Roach . . . Kitty Coleman
The house closed week of April 12, and reopened April 19 with
a new third act written for "Inniscarra." "Mavoumeen" was re-
vived May 10 for one week. "Widow Goldstein," by Lillian
Lewis, was produced May 17, with this cast: Sam Brittle, W. J.
Ferguson; Cyrus Russell, R. F. Cotton; Jay Simpkins, George
W. Wessells; Carl Donnerwetter, Sol Aiken; Hettie Goldstein,
Jennie Reiffarth; Iza Simpkins, Laura Burt; Cora Arabella,
Gertie Reynolds; Judith Simpkins, Sarah McVicker.
"The Alderman" was presented May 24, with Odell Williams
as the star. The theatre closed May 29. The next season began
Aug. 30, 1897, with "Shall We Forgive Her?" which ran four
weeks. The cast was:
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Oliver West . . . . W. H. Elwood
Paul Elsworth . . . John J. Farrell
James Stapleton . . . Edwin Arden
Neil Garth . . . . E. T. Stetson
Reggie Walton . Harry P. Webster
Dr. McKerrow . . Thomas A. Wise
Jerry Blake
Grace . .
Joanna . .
NelUe West
Aunt Martha
. . Tames Ladoje
Hannah May Ingham
. . Gertrude Whit^
. . Madeline Lack
. • . Annie Wood
"The Sign of the Cross," by Wilson Barrett, came Sept, 27, and
had this cast :
Marcus Superbus
Nero . .
Tigellinus .
Lucinius, CEdi
Glabrio . .
Philodemus
Servillius .
Strabo . .
Virturius .
Poppea . .
Charles Dalton
W. E. Bonney
G. R. Peach
J. Monkhouse
Hubert Druce
Harry Burcher
Harry Child
H. T. Harris
E. de Corsia
Marion Grey
Berenis Ettie Williams
Dacia Marjorie Cavania
Ancaria Agnes Scott
Daones Reba Isabel
Julia Lilian EDam
Cyrene L. Glashoa
Edoni Lily Child
M3rtelene ...... Helen de Corsia
Zoma Edith Paollin
Catia RitaTrekeUe
CHRISTIANS.
Stephanus .
Mercia . .
Gertrude BosweB
Irene Rooke
Fayiua Basil Gill
Titus E.Williams
Melos J. Howard
Oct. 18 saw the first production on any stage of ''Cumberland,
'61," by Franklin Fyles, which had this cast:
Benner Ainsley
John Lennox .
Leslie Murdoch
Gordon Grayne
Adolphus . .
Dirk Kanett .
Mr. Manning .
. . C. G. Craig
W. J. Fereuson
. . Frank Losee
E^ear L. Davenport
. Lionel Barrvmore
. John E. Kellerd
. . S. K. Chester
Zeb . . .
Ranee . .
Absolom
Alice Ainsley
Mrs. Victor
Pink. . .
Mammy Han
. Richard Maldiieii
. . Alvin Drehle
. Richard Webster
Florence Rockwell
Amelia SummerviUe
. . Violet Black
. . MUlieSackett
Andrew Mack appeared here Nov. 29 in " An Irish Gentleman,"
by Ramsay Morris. The play had this cast :
. Andrew Mack
Adolph Jackson
Richard J. Dillon
George W. Deyo
Hugh Dillon .
Maura Sherlock
Mrs. Fairleigh
Easter . . .
Peggy • • •
. Thomas Jacksoo
. . Olive White
Florence Ashbrooke
. . Marie Bates
Little Florence Opp
Jack Shannon
Stephen Tyrell .
Clifford Sherlock
Lad)r Sherlock )
Edwin Brandt >
Father Lawler )
Jan. 24, 1898, Ward and Yokes were seen in "The Governor;"
Chauncey Olcott came Jan. 31, in "Sweet Inniscarra;" Olcott
closed his engagement March 5; "In Gay New York," was seen
March 7; "A Hired Girl," March 14; "The Electrician," March
21; "The Pacific Mail," March 28; "The Girl from Paris," April
4, for two weeks; "The Hoosier Doctor," by Augustus Thomas,
was produced April 18, with this cast: Dr. Willow, Digby Bell;
Higgins, Frank Monroe; Parson Moss, Harry S. Robinson; Tom
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Bunce, Herman Hirschberg; Fred Dalrymple, Arthur Hoops;
Grandma» Laura Joyce Bell; Mrs. Bunce, Emma Butler; Martha,
Mabel Strickland; Harriet, Margaret Dale Owen; Alvira, Viola
Miles; Little Rosie, Ethel Vance. "The Man-o'-War's Man"
was seen April 25. The house was closed April 28, and the next
season began Aug. 29, 1898, with "Devil's Island/* by Arthur D.
Hall, for the first time in this city. The cast was:
Maurice de La Tour,
Prince Boris Orloff
General Regaud .
George Maxwell .
Victor Dovemay .
Oacar Astor . .
William Harcourt
Ralph Delmore
Emile La Croix
Warren Conlan
. Carlton Wells
Ernest Tarlton
Countess Emilv Rigl
Pauline Adelyn Wesley
Gay Huntress .... Vera de Noie
Elizabeth . . . Dorothy Rossmore
Babette Folliote . . Christie Maclean
"The Dawn of Freedom," by Miron J. Leffingwell, was produced
Sept. 19, and stayed two weeks, with Laura Alberta as Paquita,
Ethel Barrington as Julia Rodriquez, and Ida Glenn as Jane
Fortune. J. H. Haverly's minstrels came here Oct. 3; "The
Sign of the Cross** returned Oct. 10 for two weeks; Chauncev
Olcott reappeared Oct. 31 for two weeks in "Sweet Inniscarra; '
*' The Village Postmaster " was revived Nov. 14, and stayed seven
weeks.
Hanlon's "Superba** was given Jan. 2, 1899; Chauncey Olcott
appeared Jan. 9 in "A Romance of Athlone/' by Aug. Pitou, acted
for the first time, and with this cast :
Sir Philip Ronyane . Daniel Gilfether
Margaret Ronjrane, Etta Baker Martin
Francis Ronyane Dostin Famum
Dick Ronjrane . . Chauncey Olcott
Bessie Ronyane .... Tottie Can-
Dick O'Brien .... Luke Martin
Major Martin Manning, Paul Everton
Rose Manning . . . Olive White
Eleanor McBride Grace Freeman
Hon. Standish Fitzsimmons
Richard Malchien
Stephen 0*Grady
Ann Shea . . .
Robin MacMahon
Molly MacMahon
Mary MacMahon
Ruth . . .
BUI ... .
. . J. C. Hickey
Linie Washbume
Chas. R. Gilbert
. • Arsyle Gilbert
Louise Marcelli
. Marguerite Diamond
. . . . Frank Bonn
The house was closed March 27, and reopened March 28 for two
weeks with " Report for Duty," by J. K. Tillotson:
Earl Golden . .
Hardin Dowling .
General Golden .
Clarence Fitzwell,
Harry Weston
Rodney Morton .
General Robert E.
• A. S. Lipman
. . O. B. Thayer
Leslie Matthews
Charles J. Jackson
. . Frank Monroe
. . . Harry Rich
Lee, Wilson R. Long
Sergt. Ford . .
Rastus . . . .
Blanche Morton .
Wynette Dowling
Mrs. Gordon .
Carrie Golden
Virginia Dowling
Charles Edwards
, John W. Burton
. . Beryl Hope
Olive Porter
Frances Lincoln
lone Chamberlain
. Selma Herman
Mathews and Bulger appeared April 10 in "Sad Sea Waves;*'
''Mother Goose/' a musical extravaganza by Edgar Smith and
Louis de Lange, was seen May i. This was a failure and the
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theatre was abruptly closed May 10 in consequence of unpaid
salaries. It was reopened May 1 5 at reduced prices of admission
with "The Victoria Cross," but it closed again in one week.
The next season began Aug. 31, 1899, with "A Young Wife,"
by J. K. Tillotson, which had this cast:
James Richard QaQter
Ethel Douglass . . Selma Herman
Grace Douglass . . Charlotte Crane
Mrs. Marks .... Sydney CoveO
Stella . . . Margaret Dale Oven
Newsboy Alma Earle
Hubert Douglass . . J. H. Gilmour
Clarence Douglass, Malcolm Williams
Judson Douglass, John L. Wooderson
Mr. Marks . . . P. A. Anderson
Louis Frank Losee
Horace Greengage, Claude Gillingwater
St. John .... Frank Sheridan
This play had been acted at Niblo's Garden and called "Dens
and Palaces, or Two Lives. "
On Sept. II, Emmet C. King commenced as Hubert; Neil
Florence opened Oct. 2 as Louis. "The Dairy Farm," by
Eleanor Merron (Mrs. Archie Cowper) was produced Oct. 16^ and
continued until Dec. 25. The cast was: Squire Hurley, Percy
Plunkett; Sarah Newkirk, Jean Clara Walters; Nathan Newkirk,
Charles Hallock; Lucy, Grace Hopkins; Eunice Jane Perkins,
Katherine Carlisle; Simon Krum, Arthur C. Saunders; Elias
Pleugh, J. H. Hollingshead ; Deacon Shears, Seymour Stratton;
Mrs. Shears, Melema Bardi; Hanna Lize, Nelly Russell; Old
Pete, Harry Adams; Mary, Bertha St. Clair; Bob, M. M. Mur-
ray; Dominie Cruikshank, Frank Richter; Hiram Cole, Richard
Hinchcliff ; Araminta, Eleanor Merron.
"The Village Postmaster" returned Dec. 25, with Archie Boyd
as Seth Huggins; Chauncey Olcott returned Jan. 29, 1900, in "A
Romance of Athlone. " Tim Murphy appeared here March 5, in
"The Carpetbagger,** by Opie Read and Frank Pixley. The cast
was:
Melville Crance . . . Tim Murphy
Bob Willitts .... Tohn J. Shaw
Major Henderson Reynolcis
J. R. Armstrong
Roy Fairbum . .
Guy Lummers
Jim
Old John Reynolds
Wiley Jones . .
Capt. Poynter . .
James Manley
Olney J. Griffin
Joe Fitzpatrick
. Robert Gage
John Henton
Edward Kingsley
Speaker of the House . Henry Wolf
Auditor £. J. Stanley
Chairman .... Robert Dodlej
SherifiE Eugene Thomas
Bulger A. Kanine White
Mrs. Fairburn . Nellie Yale Nelson
Lucy Linford . . . Matilde Weffiof
Old Mrs. Reynolds . Grace Houston
Nellie Crance . . . Dorothy Shenod
March 19 "The Great Ruby "was presented, with Rose Coghlan
as Lady Garnet; Minnie Seligman as the Adventuress; John T.
Sullivan, the Detective; Cuyler Hastings, the Indian Prince.
The house closed May 12. The next season began Aug. 30,
with Dan Sully in Daniel Hart's play "The Parish Priest," which
had this cast:
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Rev. John Whalen
Dr. Cassidy . .
Dr. Welsh . . .
James Welsh . .
iichael Sullivan.
. . Dan Sully
Harry Gwynette
Theo. Babcock
Joseph L. Traicey
. Gerald Griffin
Frank Douf^her . . Walter Horton
Agnes Cassidy . . Agnts Rose Lane
Helen Durkin . . . Flora Fairchild
Katherine Corrigan, Mildred Lawrence
The theatre was closed Oct. i and 2 and reopened Oct. 3 with
" Lost River," by Joseph Arthur, for the first time in New York.
The cast was :
Robert Blessing . William Courtleigh
Thomas Middleton . . John Winthrop
Claude Middleton . . Hauis Robert
Gladys Middleton
Eugenie Thais Lawton
Bill Loucks . . . P. A. Anderson
Ezra Cookus .... Charles Abbe
Gabriel Gates . . James Lackaye
Alexander Pickles
Bard. . . .
Big Jake Wolf
Old Abe Levine
Mother WirU .
Ora ....
Angie Vollner .
Grandma Gates
. Dan Williams
H. M. Andersoo
. . Frank Besl
. Fred Watson
Mrs. Preston
. Mary Sanders
Mabel Taliaferro
. . Ada Dwyer
On Nov. 12 the principals of the cast of "Lost River" went to
Boston and acted the pla^ at the Park Theatre for one night, and
the principals of the " Lost River " company then playing in
Boston, came to New York and were seen in the play here.
Violet Rand of the Boston company remained here for the rest of
the engagement, and Mary Sanders continued in Boston. Dec 24
•*The Village Postmaster" was revived; Jan. 7, 1901, Chauncey
Olcott appeared in "Garret O'Magh," by Augustus Pitou, for the
first time in this city, and with this cast:
GarreU 0*Magh .
Mrs. Mary Devlin
Roger Nagle . .
£ileen Nagle . .
May Nagle . .
Sir Horace Wilton
Looise Wilton
Alfred Spencer
Rafus Hardy . .
Josephine . . .
erry Quigly . .
. Chauncey Olcott
Margaret Fitzpatrick
Charles Abbott
. . Edith Barker
. . . Tottie Carr
Daniel Gilfether
Louise Marcelli
Richard Malchien
. . Paul Everton
Katherine Willard
. George Brennan
Military Attach^ . . Henrv Watson
Darby Ljrnch .... Luxe Martin
Mafme Lynch . Elizabeth Washbume
Old Mrs. Lynch . EtU Barker Martin
Darby Lynch, Jr. . . Clara Cubitt
Pat Lynch Bert Buckley
Nora Lvnch Gretta Carr
MoUie Lynch .... Pese Glaser
Dennis Ernest Havens
Annie Mable Andrews
Peasant Man .... Edward Smith
Peasant Woman . . Jennie Buckley
On March 18 " A Romance of Athlone " was acted by Olcott, and
continued for two weeks. The house was closed Holy Week (com*
mencing March 25), and reopened April i with Olcott in "Mavour-
neen.'* There was no performance April 11, as Olcott was ill.
''Sweet Inniscarra" was revived May 6, and the theatre closed May
25, Olcott having acted here twenty weeks.
5i6 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Ci»7
LYRIC HALL
LYRIC HALL was situated at 723, 725, 727 Sixth Avenue,
between Forty-first and Forty-second Street It was opened
Nov. 15, 1867, by Mr. Trenor, with a series of concerts by Thco.
Thomas' orchestra. Minnie Hauck and Sig. Severini were among
the vocalists. De Cordova lectured here Dec 26; George Vanden-
hoflf gave readings Jan. 23, 24, 1868; De Cordova lectured Feb. 3,
followed Feb. 1 1 by James E. Murdoch with a reading. Shortly
after this it ceased to exist as a place of entertainment.
STEINWAY HALL
BEYOND doubt the most famous concert room in New York
and the one richest in musical history was ''Steinway
Hall," erected by Steinway & Sons, immediately in the rear of
their piano warerooms, 71 and 73 East Fourteenth Street, between
Union Square and Irving Place. The hall, with its extension, ran
clear through the block, from Fourteenth to Fifteenth Street, where
the main hall had a frontage of one hundred feet, the entire grouiid
floor, from street to street, being occupied by the salesrooms of
the firm. The seating capacity was twenty-five hundred, with
standing room for five hundred additional persons. Steinway
Hall was opened Oct. 31, 1866, with a concert by the H. L
Bateman company, which was composed of Mme. Parepa, Carl
Rosa, Signors Brignoli, Ferranti, Fortuna, S. B. Mills, J. L
Halton, with Theodore Thomas' orchestra. They gave forty-
one Sunday concerts, under the direction of H. L. Bateman and
L. F. Harrison. Mme. Ristori gave a reading from the Italian
poets Nov. 13.
A musical festival commenced June 3, 1867, and continued one
week, during which "The Messiah," "The Creation," "Elijah,"
and other classic musical works were interpreted by Mme. Parepa,
Zelda Seguin, Theo. Thomas, E. J. Connolly, F. L. Ritter, Mme.
Raymond Ritter, Mrs. Emmeline Reed, W. J. Hill, George Simp-
son, Mme. Carman Poch, Baragli and Bellini, Herr Kopta, J. N.
Pattison, G. W. Morgan, G. W. Colby, Mr. and Mrs. Dalimore,
Miss Hutchings, Miss A. Harrison, Jules Lombard, Henry
Tucker, Miss Gilbert, A. H. Pease, Mr. Matzka, the New York
Harmonic society and a full orchestra. Anna Lacoste gave a
reading June 13. Arthur Matthison made his American d^buton
Sunday evening, Sept. 16.
The concert season of 1867-68 commenced Oct i, under the
direction of L. F. Harrison. The artists were Mme. Parepa, Carl
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Rosa, Leopold de Meyer, pianist; Jenny Kempton, Theo. Thomas
and orchestra, and G. W. Colby. Concerts were then given on
Thursdays and Sundays. In addition to those already mentioned,
the following singers were heard during the season: Anna Acker-
mann, soprano, W. J. Hill, Mrs. Varian Hoffmann, J. R. Thomas,
Sig. Randolfi, Mile. Eliza Lumley, Letchi, Adolph Hennig,
Oscar Pfeiifer, Sig. Abella, G. Simpson, B. and G. F. Lister-
mann, A. Dessane, S. P. Warren, Sig. Ferranti, W. R. Johnson,
Antonia Henne, Michael Turner, Brookhouse Bowler, Mile. Gaz-
zaniga, Sig. Ardivani, Clementine Bernard, Mile. Angiolina
Ghioni, Mile. Gabriella Feninger, Mme. Natalie Testa. Among
other concerts given were those by Theo. Thomas, Oscar Pfeiffer,
Kennedy, Scottish vocalist; Jerome Hopkins, Fanny I^ndsmann,
and Mme. Kapp- Young.
Readings were given by Charles Dickens, Frances Anne Kem-
ble, Geo. Vandenhoif, J. £. Murdoch, Charles Eytinge, and lect-
ures by Du Chaillu, De Cordova, etc. A series of oratorios were
given by Mr. L. F. Harrison, the artists being Mme. Parepa-
Rosa, J. R. Thomas, George Simpson, Theo. Thomas, F. L. Ritter,
E. J. Connolly, and G. W. Colby.
Louise Kapp- Young is now known as Mme. Luisa Capparina,
and is living in this city, teaching vocal music. She made her
d^but at the Court Opera, Munich, Bavaria, and afterwards sang
at La Scala, Milan, and in Germany, Austria, and Russia. She
appeared Oct. 30, at the Academy of Music, this city, under Maret-
zek's management, as Selika in "L'Africaine.*' She afterwards
sang in concerts with Parepa-Rosa at this hall.
Charles Dickens' readings from his own works occurred Dec. 9,
10, 12, 13, 16, 17, 19, 20, 26, 27, 30, 31, Jan. 3, 9, 10, 1868; April
13, 14, 16, 17, 20, when he took his farewell of the American
public. Fanny Kemble gave readings in March and April. Mme.
Ristori gave an entertainment Sunday, June 7, for the benefit of
the widows and orphans of Italian soldiers.
The season of 1868-69 commenced Oct. 26 with the American
d^but of Mrs. Scott-Siddons in Shakesperian readings. She con-
tinued for five nights and one matinee. Her American d^but as
an actress was made Nov. 14, same year, at the Boston Museum,
in " As You Like It. " L. R. Shewell appeared as Orlando, Wil-
liam Warren as Touchstone, W. H. Smith as Jacques, and Miss
Sherlock as Celia. Tickets to all parts of the house were fixed
at ti.50 each.
She api>eared Nov. 29 for the second time at that theatre as
Lady Teazle, and the receipts were 1 1,496. Her first appearance
in this city as an actress was on Nov. 30 the same year, at the
Worrell Sisters' Theatre, as Rosalind in "As You Like It."
The Kennedy Family, Scotch vocalists came Sept. 13, 18691
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The Franks Family, five in number, made their American dftut
Sept. 17. Carlotta Patti was heard in concert Sept. 25. De Cor-
dova commenced a course of lectures Oct. 25. "Our New Clergy-
man," "Wiffin vs. Sniffin," "Breach of Promise of Marriage,"
and "The Sham Family at Home," were the titles given to his
discourses.
William H. Pope recited Byron's "Manfred," on the afternoons
of Nov. 5, 17, 26. Mme. Anna Bishop and her company gave con-
certs Nov. 10, 15, when M. Koualski, pianist, was heard. A con-
cert by the Russian opera company was given Nov. 27. Olive
Logan lectured on "Girls," Dec. 17.
E. Mollenhauer's cantata, "The Passions," was performed Sat-
urday and Sunday evenings, Feb. 12, 13, 1870, and Edwin Booth
read Collins* ode to "The Passions" (on Saturday evening), in
connection with the musical composition. There was a chorus of
two hundred singers and an orchestra of sixty performers ; Edward
Mollenhauer, conductor.
Christine Nilsson made her American d^but in concert March
14, and sang again March 22. Mme. Manzocchi first appeared
here April 17, and during the month Mrs. Macready gave a series
of drawing-room recitals. Her selections were: A religious alle-
gory called "The Changed Cross," the opening scene from "A
Midsummer Night's Dream," and the sleep-walking scene from
"Macbeth." Her voice was singularly sweet, full, and pure. The
Vienna Lady orchestra, with Mile. Anna Elzer (twelve years of
age), soprano singer, and Jacob Muller, baritone, made their
American dibut Sept. 11, 1871, under the management of Fred-
erick Rullman, who brought them from Europe. They closed
their engagement Sept. 23.
George Dolby gave a series of ballad concerts Oct. 9, 10, 11, 12,
18, 19, and the artists who appeared were: Edith Wynne, soprano;
Mme. Patey, contralto; W. H. Cummings, tenor; J. G. Patey,
bass; Charles Santley, baritone; Lindsay Sloper, pianist. Mendels-
sohn's "Elijah" was sung Oct. 31. The Harmonic society, under
Dr. Peck, rendered the choruses. Mme. Patey, Santley, and Miss
Wynne were the soloists. The vocal numbers of " Faust " were
sung Nov. I, with Nilsson in the leading rdle, James as Mephis-
topheles, M. Capoul as Faust, M. Barre as Valentine, and Miss
Carey as Siebel.
On Nov. 14-21, concerts were given by Prince George Nicholas
Galitzen's Russia company. There were scenes from Glinko's
opera, "The Life of the Czar." J. N. Pattison was announced as
solo pianist, but his place was taken at short notice by Mr. Levy.
The selections for the second concert were : " Emancipation
Fantasie " also for chorus and orchestra ; the " Troika " (" Coach-
man's song"); the Polonaise from Glinko's opera, "The Life for
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the Czar," Warlamoff's "Red Sarafan," and a wild, rugged, or-
chestral product, "A Circassian March," founded on a local
melody, arranged by G. Karlberg.
Edwin Forrest gave readings from Shakespeare and other poets,
commencing Nov. tg with "Hamlet," and Nov. 22, "Othello."
The Dolby troupe reappeared in concert Nov. 28-30, and matinee
Dec. 2. Carlotta Patti gave a concert September, 1872, assisted
by Sig. Mario. J, M, Bellew, father of Kyrle Bellew, gave a
reading Feb. 8, 1873. Charlotte Cushman gave readings March
17, of " King Henry VIII. ; " March 19, selections from " Romeo
and Juliet;" March 21, " Macbeth; " and March 22, miscellaneous
readings. Mme. Anna Bishop was heard in concert May 10, 1873.
Pauline Canassa, Drasdil, Mme. Feretti, Alfred VVilkie, J. R.
Thomas, L. G. Gottschalk, A. H. Pease, and others appeared,
Charlotte Cushman gave readings Jan. 31, Feb. 2-4, 1874.
Titiens made her American debut Oct. 4. She died Oct. 3,
1877. Frederic MacCabe made his American debut Oct. 14, in
a "ventriloquial, musical, and saltatorial melange." Mile. lima
di Murska began a season of concerts Sept. 26, 1875, under the
management of D. De Vivo. Teresa Carreno, Ferranti, Sauret,
and Gaetano Braga were in the company.
Annette Essipofi, Russian pianist, made her American d^but
Nov. 14, 1876. Martha Btanke, pianist, first appeared May 5, 1877.
Master Herman Rietzel, pianist, made his d^but May la George
Jones, the Count Joannes, assisted by his pupil, Avonia Fairbanks,
appeared Jan. 12, 187S, in scenes from "Othello," "Hamlet,"
"Richard HI.," and "Macbeth." August Wilhelmj, German vio-
linist, made his first appearance here Sept. 26, 1878. The Red
Hussar Band, of Hamburg. Germany, were first heard in America
(in public) Nov. 2. Edouard Remenyi, Hungarian violinist, re-
appeared in America, Nov. 1 1. Herman Linde, a German actor,
made his d^but here Jan. 8, 1879, as an English reader. He gave
"Macbeth," which was repeated Jan. ti.
Mrs, Scott-Siddons reappeared here during the winter of 1879.
This lady did not make what is called an "unequivocal success"
until her return visit. Her beauty, of the highest and most intel-
lectual type, and her dignity of demeanor, made her a welcome
visitor. On April 23, 1888, this lady reappeared here, and intro-
duced her adopted son, Henry Waller, pianist. In his childhood
Mr. Waller was known in this country and in Europe as "Sera-
phael," a boy musician of extraordinary precocity. In 1876 he
met Mrs. Siddons, who was much impressed by his ability, and
adopted him as her son. At her expense he was educated in Eng-
land, and afterwards completed his musical studies on the conti-
nent under the guidance of such masters as Von Biilow and Liszt.
Mr». Scott-Siddons read scenes from''Much Ado About Nothing,"
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520 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE C«»
"Macbeth," and "Henry V." Mr. Waller played compositions
by Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Grieg, and Weber-Tausig.
Berlioz's musically dramatic legend, "La Damnation de Faust,"
was given Feb. 14, 1880. Carrie Moses, contralto, made her debut
April 14. Marie Schelle, mezzo-soprano singer, made her initial
public appearance Oct. 21. The Franko Family appeared Dec 8.
Mme. Anna Bishop reappeared in this city Feb. 7, 1881. Louise
Reynolds, soprano, made her New York dibut Feb. 28. Leslie
Main English, vocalist and lecturer, was heard Sept. 27. Adelina
Patti's reappearance in this country was made here Nov. 91 G.
Magrath, pianist, first appeared in this city Nov. 10, and Marie
Schelle sang the same night. Jennie Claus, violinist, first ap-
peared in New York, Nov. 11. Alex. Lambert, Polish pianist,
was heard Nov. 18. Mme. Caroline Zeiss, dramatic soprano, re-
appeared in concert Nov. 27. Michael Banner, boy violinist, gave
his first concert Feb. 4, 1882. The Royal Handbell ringers ap-
peared Feb. 10. Eily Coghlan (sister of Rose Coghlan), soprano,
sang in concert May 15. Miss Fairfax made her d^but as a dra-
matic reader Nov. 27, 1883.
Mme. Christine Nilsson reappeared in New York Nov. 28.
Her reappearance in America was made Nov. i, at Music Hall,
Boston, Mass. Gounod's oratorio, "The Redemption," had its
first production in America Dec. 6.
Helen Hopekirk, pianist, made her d^but Dec. 20, 1883. Fanny
Hunt d'Alma made her d^but at a concert May 2, 1884. The first
public rehearsal of Franz Der Stucken's Novelty Concerts took
place Oct. 24, when was performed, for the first time in America,
Brahms' third symphony in F major (op. 90).
Victoria Morosini Hulskamp made her professional d^but as a
concert singer Nov. 20. Paul McSwyney's " Irish Idyll " was sung
for the first time Nov. 27. Amelia Goldberg-Brillanti made her
American d^but in concert Dec. 5. Fairbanks & Cole gave a
banjo concert Dec. 8. Master Jacob Friedberger, pianist, made
his d^but March 10, 1885. Clara Bernetta made her New York
bow in concert March 23. The oratorio, "The Rose of Sharon,"
was sung for the first time in America April 16.
Master Bemhard Sisheimir, pianist, made his New York d^but
Jan. 14, 1886. Nothing of note took place here until Nov. 13,
1888, when Moritz Rosenthal, the Hungarian pianist, made his
d^but and created a sensation. Sig. Campanini appeared Nov. 16,
1888. Clementina de Vere, soprano, made her American d^but,
on this occasion and sang arias from "Lucia," "Dinorah," and
also " Home, Sweet Home." She possessed a soprano voice rang-
ing as high as F, and the execution was more remarkable than her
voice. In the company were Sig. Steple, tenor; Sig. Carbone,
buffo; Sig. Bologna, basso cantante; Marie Groebel, contralto;
Mile. Fabbri; and Sig. Ferrario, accompanist.
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On April 23, 1890, Otto Hegner gave a piano recital (his last
in America). On April 26 the last concert ever given in this
hall occurred. Having of late years failed to pay, the Steinways
decided to devote the building to commercial purposes solely. A
lecture by H. E. Krehbie on May 2, 1890, on "The Precursors of
the Pianoforte,'* illustrated by a famous collection of old instru-
ments, was the closing performance. The Steinway organists in-
clude Geo. F. Bristow, Geo. W. Morgan, Samuel P. Warren, and
Dudley Buck; its pianists, Anton Rubenstein, Annette Eissipoff,
Rafael Joseffy, Theodore Ritter, Max Pinner, Teresa Carreno,
Moritz Rosenthal, Anton Strelezka, Adele Aus der Ohe, Alexan-
der Lambert, Richard Hoffman, Julia Riv^-King, Otto Hegner,
Eugene d' Albert, and the Chevalier de Kontski; its violinsts,
Dengremont, Wieniauwski, Vieuxtemps, Ole Bull, Wilhelmj,
Sarasate, Camilla Urso, Musin, Richard Arnold, Remenyi, the
Frankos, and Max Bendix; and its 'cellists, Gaetano Braga, Carl
Werner, Frederick Bergner, Victor Herbert, and Adolphe Fischer.
The gentlemen who had conducted there include, besides Theo-
dore Thomas, Carl Bergman, Luigi Arditti, Leopold and Walter
Damrosch, Wilhelm Gericke, Anton Seidl, Max Spicker, F. Van
der Stucken, Max Maretzek, Franz Abt, Adolph Neuendorff, and
Arthur Nikisch.
CHASE'S HALL
ON the southwest comer of Eighth Avenue and Thirty-fourth
Street now occupied as a storage warehouse, was Chase's
Hall. A large room on the second floor was fitted up with a small
stage, and opened in May, 1867, with a minstrel company, under
the management of H. A. Chase. It was not a success as such,
and Josh Hart and F'rank Kerns took a lease of it for a few months.
They opened July 20, same year, with a first-class variety company.
The name of the hall was changed to "The Eighth Avenue
Opera House," and a good working company was secured, who did
specialty acts, and finished with a farce. William B. Cavanagh
was stage manager, and David Braham, leader of orchestra. In
the dramatic company were : D. Oakley, Josh Hart, W. B. Cav-
anagh, Frank Kerns, Geo. Warren, Dick Ralph, Fred Boniface,
and Florence Wells. Among the specialty people were: J. W.
Clarke, the Broadway Boys, Laura Le Claire (then Mrs. Josh
Hart, now known as Mrs. Will Sands), Helene Smith (Mrs. Frank
Kerns), Prendergast, Gardner, and Harry Bloodgood, and at inter-
vals, some of the best to be found in the profession. "444** Broad-
way was in the height of its popularity at this time, and quite a
rivalry existed between Josh Hart and Bob Butler (manager of
522 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Casr
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444 ") to secure the best people. In consequence large salaries
were paid. Mr. Hart gave Johnny Thompson ^150 a week to do
a song and dance, and Little Mac ^100 weekly. The place would
not hold money enough to warrant this, as it was but a flat floor
with no gallery, and so it closed in December of the same year.
BANVARD'S MUSEUM
THE building now known as "Daly's Theatre" was on its first
appearance as a place of amusement called " Banvard's Mu-
seum." It was situated at 1221 Broadway, west side, one door
below Thirtieth Street. It was the first building erected expressly
for museum purposes in this city and it covered forty thousand
square feet of land. It contained rooms for curiosities, and an
auditorium for a theatre. In the lecture room was Banvard's
Panorama of the Mississippi. There were three tiers in the audi-
torium, capable of seating about two thousand persons. The house
was opened June 17, 1867, with S. B. Duffield, stage manager;
John W. Albaugh, leading man; Julia Nelson, leading lady; Frank
Evans, H. B. Phillips, Samuel Knapp, G. W. Metkiflf, M. C. Daly,
Fanny Stocqueller, Mrs. M. A. Berrel (afterwards Mrs. Charles
Nichols), Mrs. J. R. Scott, Marion Somers, Mrs. Howard, Mrs.
Talbott, Miss Wyman, Miss Lewis, Miss Williams, J. B. Phillips,
John Chatterton, D. W. Miller, Messrs. Williams, Mack, Murray,
North, Melville, and Rikeman. It was open before noon, and two
dramatic performances were given each day. The opening enter-
tainments, afternoon and evening, were Banvard's Panorama of the
Mississippi, an address written by Jonas B. Phillips and spoken by
Harry B. Phillips; an operatic chorus, "The Hymn of Four
Nations," Fanny Stocqueller as France, Ada Monck as England,
Fred Williams as Russia, S. B. Duffield as America; the burletta-trf
"Jenny Lind at Last," and "A Husband for an Hour." Farces
and a musical melange were given for the afternoons of the second
week, while " Rob Roy" was the evening attraction. "The Postil-
ion of Bonville " (which was " Eustache Baudin " under another
name) was the bill for July i. Professor Logrenia, magician,
commenced July 8. "Nobody's Daughter," a dramatization of
Miss Braddon's novel, by Fred Maeder and Chandos Fulton, was
produced Aug. 12, with John W. Albaugh, Fred Maeder, and Wm.
Harris in the cast. This was withdrawn Aug. 31. When this
house was reopened Oct. 3 it was called "Banvard's Museum
AND Theatre." "The Devil's Auction," by Arthur Cuyas
Armengol, was the opening attraction. John De Pol was the new
manager ; he had brought from Europe a large corps de ballet The
dramatic company were Robert McWade, H. B. Phillips, M. C.
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Dalv, E. Mortimer, J. B. Phillips, D. W. Miller, J. Thomson,
S. B. Duffield, Fanny Stocqueller, Fanny Reeves, Ada Meyers,
Emma Somers, and Hattie Thome. Sig. Ronzani superintended
the ballets, and the premises danseuses were Miles. Elisa Blasina,
Augusta Sohlke, Ermesilda Diana, Eugenio Lupo, male dancer,
Eugenio Ricci, and M. Giovanni Lupo. Sig. Tomaro and Charles
Lawrence were interested in the production. Giuseppini Mor-
lacchi, premiere danseuse^ made her American d^but on Oct 23.
"The Devil's Auction" continued until early in December, when
Mr. De Pol withdrew from the house, and took the spectacle to
the Academy of Music. After being closed for three weeks, Ban-
vard's reopened Dec. 21, with "Our Mutual Friend," dramatized
from Dickens' novel. "The Willow Copse" was produced on
Jan. I, 1868, with H. B. Phillips, M. C. Daly, John Matthews, J.
Moore, D. Myron, J. D. Miller, J. Thomson, Claude Burroughs,
J. R. Healey, Chas. Newton, Louisa Eldridge, the Misses Proud-
foot, Lillie Eldridge, and Linne in the cast. "The Forest King"
and "Day After the Wedding," Jan. 13; "Nobody's Daughter,"
Jan. 27, for a fortnight, with Dan Myron, John Matthews, Chas.
Warwick, Chas. E. Newton, J. Ludlow, R. Knowles, J. Thomson,
J. Hendricks, Miss Proudfoot, Miss A. Linne, and Lillie Eldridge
in the cast. "The Ticket of Leave Man" was played Feb. 27,
with Mary Mitchell as May Edwards; John Albaugh, Bob Brierly;
Dan Myron, Hawkshaw; Lillie Eldridge, Sam Willoughby; and
Louisa Eldridge, Mrs. Willoughby. "Round Heads and Cava-
liers" was seen Jan. 24, with J. W. Albaugh as Marston, Welsh
Edwards as Vermont, John Matthews as Anthony, D. Myron as
Vemey, Mary Mitchell as Juliet, and Lillie Eldridge as Wilder-
pate. Then came "The Octoroon," "Uncle Tom's Cabin," "Ten
Nights in a Barroom," and "Oliver Twist," in succession. "Rip
Van Winkle" and "Cousin Schneider" were acted March 25, and
the season closed March 3a
John Banvard died at the house of his son, at Watertown, S. D.,
of heart failure, May 16, 1891.
Morlacchi died in East Billerica, Mass., July 23, 1886.
The following season o|>ened Aug. 31, 1868, with George Wood
as manager, who, after making extensive alterations, again changed
the name of the house to "Wood's Museum and Metropolitan
Theatre."
The entertainments commenced at eleven o'clock A. M., with
an exhibition of the living curiosities, among whom were the
Siamese Twins, Sophia Ganz the dwarf, and General Grant, Jr.
The theatrical performances began at two o'clock with an inaugural
address by P. T. Barnum, after which he introduced Gea Wood,
with Samuel Colville, who was interested in the management.
The operettas, "Married by Lanterns" and "Sixty-six," were sung
524 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE [1869
by Susan and Blanche Galton, Mary Pyne Galton, and Thomas
Whiffen. This was the American debut of Blanche and Susan
Galton and Thomas Whiffen. The Galtons are nieces of the once
famous Louisa Pyne, their mother being Mary P)me, sister of
Louisa. Blanche is the widow of Thomas Whiffen, and Susan
married Alfred Kelleher. Maggie Mitchell appeared Aug. 31,
in the evening, as Lorle, supported by James W. Collier, Louis
Mestayer, M. C. Daly, J. B. Curran (stage manager), George
Mitchell, G. C. Davenport, Sol Smith, Mary Wells, Alice and
Kate Logan.
The Lydia Thompson Burlesque company engaged in England
by Samuel Colville, made their American d6but Sept. 28, in
"Ixion," preceded by "To Oblige Benson." In the latter Harry
Beckett made his American d6but as Trotter Southdown. " Ixion "
had this cast:
Ixion Lydia Thompson
Jnpiter Ada Harland
Mercury Lisa Weber
Ganymede . . . Geo. C. Davenport
Bacchus .... Louis J. Mestayer
Mars Sol Smith, Jr.
Venus .... Pauline Markham
Juno Alice Logan
Cupid Grace Logan
Minerva Harry Beckett
Queen Dia James Barnes
"Ixion" and "To Oblige Benson" were played every evening,
and at matinees on Wednesdays and Saturdays, for three weeks,
the farce being then changed to " The Water Witches. " On Nov.
2, this in turn gave way to " Did You Ever Send Your Wife to
Jersey ? " Colonel Small and Commodore Foote, dwarfs, M. Bihin,
giant ; Mrs. Battersby, giantess ; Mr. Battersby, the skeleton ; Adah
Briggs, fat woman ; and Zebodi Luti, Circassian girl, were added
to the living curiosities on Nov. 9. On Dec. 14, "The Quiet
Family" preceded "Ixion," and was continued until Dec. 26,
when the burlesque was withdrawn, after its one hundred and
second consecutive performance. During this period the mating
dramatic performances were "Asmodeus," "Perfection," "The
Bonnie Fishwife," "The Giant of Palestine," and "My Neighbor's
Wife." The next burlesque was Wm. Brough's "Ernani," pro-
duced the evening of Dec 28, preceded by "A Quiet Family."
Lydia Thompson was Ernani; Miss Weber, Don Juan; Miss Har-
land, Donna Elvira; Mr. Mestayer, Don Ruy; Mr. Beckett, Jago;
W. J. Hill (his first appearance in America), Scampa; M. C. Daly,
Roguey; J. Barnes, Vagabondi; Kate Mortimer, Ricardo, and Kate
Logan, Juana.
On Jan. 18, 1869, "Ernani " and two scenes from " Ixion" were
presented, which bill continued until Jan. 30, when the season
closed, and the company went to Niblo's Garden. Lisa Weber
died at Buffalo, N. Y., Oct. 23, 1887. After a brief starring tour
with various burlesque companies she became too stout to continue
19691 WOOD'S MUSEUM & METROPOLITAN THEATRE 525
in that business. She finally drifted into the variety theatres, and
was married to W. S. Mullaly, the musical director.
This was the American d6but of Rose Massey, a very handsome
blonde and a clever actress. She died in this city July 23, 1883,
of consumption, aged thirty-two years. Among those present at
her funeral were her physician Dr. G. H. Wynkoop, Tony Pastor
and wife, and two lady friends who had cared for her through her
three years* illness. When H. J. Montague came to this country
as leading man for Wallack's Theatre, Rose Massey instituted pro-
ceedings against him for breach of promise. He died before the
case came to trial. She returned to England, but soon afterwards
revisited America, and lived here in retirement until her death,
very few of her friends knowing that she was in the country.
** Emani *' and the second and third scenes of " Ixion " was the
bill Jan. 21, 22, 1869; for the matinee. Jan. 21, "Kate Kearney"
and a farce; matinee and evening, Jan. 23, "Emani *' and "Ixion,"
which bill was repeated for the closing week of Jan. 25. There
was no matinee Feb. i and in the evening " Little Toddlekins "
and Brough's burlesque, "The Field of the Cloth of Gold," was
presented for the first time. The cast of the latter was :
Francis I. . . .
Damley. . . .
Henry VIII. . .
Doke of Suffolk .
Von Scrascher
Sir Guy, the Cripple
Le Sieur de Boissy
T*te de Vcau . .
Queen Katherine .
W. J. Florence
Rose Massey
Louis Mestayer
. . Rosa Cook
J. de Bonay
. Sol Smith, Jr.
. Lillie Eldridze
Fred G. Maeder
. . M. C. Daly
Lady Constance
English Herald
French Herald
Von Schlascher
Von Mascher .
Citizen . . .
Anne Bolevn .
Rose La Foiz .
Mrs. W. J. Florence
Alice Mortimer
. . Agffie Wood
. . . H. Stuart
. . James Barnes
. . . G. Mitchell
. . Alice Logan
. . . Kate Logan
On Feb. 8 Fanny Herring appeared as Ixion, at the matinees.
On Feb. 15 the burlesque of " Fra Diavolo " was played, also "The
Field of the Cloth of Gold," the Florences appearing in both.
Between the pieces there was a ballet given by Miles. Morlacchi,
Mazzeri, Baretta, and Albertini, Sig. G. Constantine, and La
Petite Augustine, and ballet corps. The burlesque of "The
Field of the Cloth of Gold " was withdrawn Feb. 27.
"The Ticket of Leave Man" was revived March i, with the
Florences in the principal rdles, and Alex. Fitzgerald as Jim
Dalton. "Aladdin" and the ballet of "Esmeralda" were pre-
sented matinee March 15. The Florences took a benefit March
19; "The Colleen Bawn," March 22. Miss Alice Marriott ap-
peared here March 29 as Hamlet, with J. F. Cathcart as the Ghost,
G. F. Devere as the King, J. W. Albaugh as Laertes, and Rosa
Cook as Ophelia.
This was the American d^but of Miss Marriott. At the close
of this engagement she made a brief starring tour, returning to
526 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D«69
England in December, 1869. She was the wife of Robert Edgar,
a London manager. During her stay of three weeks she played
Hamlet, Pauline in "The Lady of Lyons," Mrs. Haller in "The
Stranger," Margaret Elmore in "Love's Sacrifice," and Bianca in
"Fazio." During the week commencing April 19, "The Con-
script," with Mr. Cathcart and Ada Harland as the principals,
and " Aladdin " were played. At the matinees stock pieces wo^
done until May 8. There were no performances from April 24 to
May 8, when an English pantomime company, under the direc-
tion of Mercer H. Simpson, of the Birmingham Theatre Royal,
appeared in the burlesque pantomime of "Robinson Crusoe."
Marie Longmore played Robinson Crusoe; Marion Taylor, Elf;
Bella Pateman, Submarina; Joseph Irving, Will Atkins; J. Wal-
lace, Kickaboo; R. Pateman, Friday and Harlequin; Chrisdee,
Policeman; C. Abbott, Clown; T. Chapman, Pantaloon; Mile.
Feder, Columbine; and Miss Chapman, Harlequina. This panto-
mime was played afternoon and evening until June 12.
The Gregory Combination came June 14, with Hooley's min-
strels, from Brooklyn. They occupied the house for two weeks,
appearing afternoon and evening. Edward Eddy began a five
weeks' engagement on June 28. On Aug. 2 the Worrell Sisters
were seen in " Lalla Rookh." The season closed Aug. 21.
The next regular season began Aug. 30, 1869, when the house
was called "Wood's Museum and Menagerie." In the company
were A. L. Parkes, business manager ; Frank Evans, J. M. Ward,
William Fleming, Thos. W. Keene, Charlotte Stanley, John Mor-
ton, J. L. de Bonay, James Barnes, Collins and Rooney, Lizetta
Bernard, Therese Wood, and Florence Noble. Performances were
given every afternoon and evening, and for that purpose two sets
of stars were engaged. During the afternoons of the first week of
the season the bill consisted of "The Water Nymphs" and the
burlesque of "Masaniello," in which the Zavistowski Sisters —
Emmeline, Alice, and Christine — appeared respectively as the
Prince, Alphonso, and Finella.
The Rand Sisters — Olivia and Rosa — made their New York
d^but Aug. 30 in "The Pearl of Savoy." These ladies came from
California. They retired from the stage, Olivia some years since
having married L. R. Shewell, and died at Mt. Vernon, N. Y.,
June 23, 1898. "The King's Musketeers" was acted Sept 13,
when C. W. Barry made his first appearance here as D'Artagnan.
This play was repeated all the week, and at the matinees of the
following week, while on the evening of Sept. 20 and subsequent
evenings the Zavistowski Sisters appeared in a burlesque written
for them, called " Wip Wan Winkle." It was supplemented with
the farce of "The Irish Tutor." During the week commencing
Oct. 4, "Wip Wan Winkle" and "A Rustic Prima Donna," were
played in the afternoons, while in the evenings C. W. Barry ap-
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peared in a drama of his own, called '^ Peril." This play was re-
peated at matinees during the following week, and in the evenings
**Wip Wan Winkle" and the "Masaniello" burlesque was played,
the Zavistowskis closing on Oct. 16. On Oct. 18 the afternoon
bill was "The Pearl of Savoy/' while in the evening was produced
a spectacular sensational extravaganza, called " Flick Flock." The
stage management was now in the bands of C. W. Barry, while
Sig. Aberle directed the orchestra.
Charles W. Barry died in Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 28, 1889. Dur-
ing the season of 1853-54 he was known at Chicago, 111., as Charles
Whittle. He played Uncle Tom at that time, to the Eva of Little
Mary Marsh. " Flick Flock " was the next attraction, with Rita
Sangalli, the danseuse, in five rdles, viz. : those of the Queen
of Dreams, Clotilda de Villamile, Stella, D*jina, and that of prg-
mitre danseuse. She also sang a new valse composed for her by
Sig. Giorza, and called "The Sangalli Valse." The remaining
parts in "Flick Flock "were sustained by John Morton as Niko*
bar; T. W. Keene, Don Femand; Olivia Rand, Mousseline;
James Barnes, Flick; and J. M. Ward, Flock. At matinees dur-
ing the week commencing Oct. 25 "The Drunkard" was played,
and the following week " Nicholas Nicklcby" was produced; Mile.
Sangalli closing her engagement, and " Flick Flock " being with-
drawn on the evening of Nov. i. Yankee Robinson then played
for a week in the evenings, and another week in the afternoons, in
•* Darius Dutton."
Clclia and John Howson appeared Nov. 15 in the burlesque of
••Aladdin," and the following week were seen in "A Pretty
Horsebreaker," for the afternoons, and "A Yankee in China" in
the evenings.
"Kenilworth," burlesque, was acted afternoon and evening of
the week of Nov. 29, with Olivia Rand as Leicester, Rosa Rand
as Amy Robsart, J. M. Ward as Wayland Smith, John Morton as
Queen Elizabeth ; Bernard, Wood, Thompson, Charles, de Bonay,
Barnes, and Collins were also in the cast. This burlesque was
then played for three consecutive weeks at the matinees, making
a total run of one month.
"Dora Bella, or the Minstrel, the Mission, the Miss, and the
Misery," was a burlesque extravaganza, acted Dec. 13. It proved
to be a version of " The Fair One with the Golden Locks." The
cast was:
t,
M. Ward
Bhibbcroso
Niceyoso Lisa Weber
Spiceyoso Ada Harlaod
Dora liella Ed. Rizhton
Papillotina .... Lizzie Wilmore
Count Pleniposo . . Therese Wood
Captain Killingoto . . . Lillie Hall
Hookandeyeina . . . Mr. Marsden
Mantelwrapina
Hairpinfixina .
StaylacepalioA
Queen Carp .
An Owl . . .
A Crow . . .
A Monster . .
John de Bonay
Mr. Florence
Mr. Cook
Alice Lof^n
James Collins
. Jas. Barnes
G. A. Archer
528 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Ci»7o
"Dora Bella" had a month's run.
The farce of " Mr. and Mrs. Peter White " was also played by
John Morton, J. S. Rooney, G. A. Archer, Olivia Rand, Lizette
Bernard, and Connie Thompson.
For the afternoons of week commencing Jan. 3, 1870, a bur-
lesque called "Without a Name," was produced, with Olivia Rand
as Prince Ahmed, Rosa Rand as Princess Aldegonda, and John
Morton as the King of Spain. It remained the afternoon attrac-
tion for three weeks.
On Jan. 10 " Ixion " was revived, in which Lisa Weber, Ada
Harland, Emily Pitt, Belle Howitt, Clara Fisher, Lillie Hall,
Lizzie Wilmore, and Edward Righton appeared
"Dora Bella" and "Ixion" were acted evenings of week com-
mencing Jan. 24, and the burlesque " William Tell " was presented
in the afternoon. This arrangement was repeated during the fol-
lowing week. On the afternoon of Feb. 7 Byron's "Pilgrim of
Love " burlesque was played, while in the evening a burlesque
called " Little Faust," but which was in reality Bumand's " Alonro
the Brave, or Faust and the Fair Imogene," was presented. The
cast was :
Alonzo Ada Harland
Mephisto Lisa Weber
Dr. Faust .... Lizzie Wilmore
Brandt Clara Fisher
Siebel J. M. Waid
Wagner Emily Pitt
Valentine Lillie Hafl
Marguerite £. Righton
Lisa Weber*s costume caught fire from the lights, but other than
from fright the lady was uninjured. " Faust " was played for two
weeks nightly, and one week at the matin6es. Brough's bur-
lesque of "Lalla Rookh " was the matinee attraction from Feb.
14 until Feb. 26. The Weber company closed with the matinee
of March 5.
Dominick Murray and Josephine Fiddes (Mrs. Dominick Mur-
ray) commenced Feb. 28 (evening) in a drama called " The Golden
Bubble, or a Change of Fortune," Mr. Murray playing Pierre La
Croche, and Josephine Fiddes, Clairesse de Belle Maison. Louis
J. Mestayer now joined the company, playing Jacques Sabot. The
following week the same play was repeated in the afternoons.
The Rand Sisters reappeared March 14 for the afternoons in
"William TelL" "Pygmalion" was the evening attraction.
Dominick Murray played Paudeen O'Rafiferty in "Born to Good
Luck," for the afternoons of the week of March 21. "William
Tell " was also acted. The burlesque of " Sappho " was the night
attraction. The following week " Pygmalion " was presented in the
afternoon, and the burlesque "The White Cat," in the evening.
"The Bohemian Girl" was anew burlesque, given on evening
of April II, with this cast:
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529
Afiine . . •
DeviUhoof . .
Count Arnheim
Ada Harfauid
Lixzie Wilmore
. Emily Pitt
Thaddens .... Jenny Wilmore
Florestein Felix Rogers
Gypsy Queen . . . . L. J. Mestajrer
M. W. Lcffingwell and Marion Fiske commenced April 25,
Mr. Lcffingwell as Romeo Jaffier Jenkins in ''Too Much for
Good Nature," and both in a burlesque by H. R Mathieson, en-
titled " 1870." For the following week the afternoon and evening
attraction was "Fra Diavolo" and "Too Much for Good Nature/*
except the night of May 6, when the Rand Sisters, for their bene-
fit, acted " Kenilworth " and " The Pearl of Savoy."
"The Field of the Cloth of Gold" was revived May 9, and acted
afternoon and evening for two weeks. Alice Harrison and Mrs.
Edward Wright (mother of James Melville, the equestrian) ap-
peared in this burlesque. Albert W. Aiken appeared May 25 in
his own drama, "The Witches of New York," in which he played
Royal Keene, supported by Olivia Rand as Mile. Eloise, Rosa
Rand as the heroine; T. W. Keene, G. C Charles, Jas. Barnes,
and Therese Wood. This ran until June 4.
The Martinetti company of pantomimists came June 6, in "Hop
o* My Thumb." T. W. Keene, L. J. Mestayer, Alice Logan, and
Therese Wood played the farce of "The Young Widow." On June
30 "Jocko, the Brazilian Ape," was the pantomime, and Little
Nell (now known as Helen Dauvray) made her first appearance
here in a farce by James Barnes called " Popsy Wopsy," in which
she sang, danced, and played drum and banjo solos. On Julv
4 " The Green Monster " pantomime was produced ; Little Nell
played Andy Blake, and M. d'Atalie and Mme. Angela, strong
man and woman, and a troupe of French wrestlers appeared This
was the first appearance in America of the wrestlers.
There was a change of bill July 18. Pierre Dubois, styled
^The Samson of the Arena," appeared in his cannon act; "A
Terrible Tinker " was acted and the Martinetti Family were seen
in "Mons. Duchalumeau." The burlesque, "East Lynne," was
produced July 25, with Edward Lamb, Rosa Rand, Alice Harri-
son, Therese Wood, James Barnes, J. S. Rooney, and G. C.
Charles in the cast; also "The Magic Trumpet," by the Marti-
nettis. For the matin6e, Aug. i, "Robert Macaire" and "The
Post of Honor" were given, while the evenings of that week were
occupied by Albert W. Aiken, with "The Witches of New York."
••The Ace of Spades " was produced for the first time in New York
Aug. 15, with Thos. W. Keene, Louis J. Mestayer, Rooney, Jas.
Barnes, Therese Wood, Mrs. Harry Ryner, Alice Logan, Aiken»
and Geo. C. Charles in the cast. Mr. Aiken's adaptation from
the French of Dumas' " The Heart of Gold " was acted Aug. 22.
The season closed Aug. 27.
The next season commenced Sept 5, 1870^ with Mrs. Scott-Sid-
▼OU II. ^ 14
530 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE [lajo
dons as the star, in " 'Twixt Axe and Crown," and for the matinie
James Barnes' burlesque " The Golden Butterfly " was seen, preceded
by a farce in which two young ladies made their first appearance
on any stage. Charles R. Thorne, Jr., W. H. Whalley, McKee
Rankin, George MetkifiE, Claude Burroughs, Louis Mestayer, G.
C. Charles, Thomas W. Keene, Henrietta Irving, Annie Sefton,
Alice Logan, and Harry Stewart were in the cast of " 'Twixt Axe
and Crown. " Mrs. Siddons repeated this play a second week, and
for her third week appeared as Rosalind to Charles R. Thome's
Orlando in " As You Like It. " For her farewell week she played
"'Twixt Axe and Crown," Sept. 26. 28; "As You Like It,"
Sept. 27, 29; "The Honeymoon" and "King Rene's Daughter,"
Sept. 30.
The Kiralfy Troupe — Mile. Haniola, Imre, and Bolossy Kiralfy
and others — appeared Oct. 3 in ballet; and Oct 10, in "Humpty
Dumpty, Jr. " The characters were played by the Saxon " Inhmt
Troupe;" also "Guerri&res Sauvages." At the matinees, Thurs-
day and Friday, the burlesque of " Rip Van Winkle " was acted,
preceded by "The Suit of Tweeds."
The Lydia Thompson burlesque company commenced Oct 17
in "Lurline," founded upon Wallace*s opera of that name. In
the organization were Lydia Thompson, Pauline Markham, Marie
Longmore, Alice Atherton, Fanny Prestige, John L. Hall, W. B.
Cahill, and Willie Edouin. At the matinees the burlesque, " Enoch
Arden, the Sailor Boy " was seen. The Thompson company re-
vived the drooping fortunes of the Museum. They attracted large
audiences nightly; and, though but slightly noticed by the daily
press, whose opposition they seemed to thrive on, they acted with
the same spirit and gaiety which at this house won them their first
American triumphs. For the matinees, week of Oct 31, "The
Rose of Castile " was given with Rosa Cook in the cast.
" Lurline " was acted four weeks. On Nov. 14 the company was
reorganized, and "Paris, or the Apple of Discord," was produced,
with this cast :
Paris Lydia Thompson
Venus Minnie Walton
Mercury . . . Eliza Weathersby
Jupiter Marie Longmore
Cupid Jennie Arnot
Pollux WiUie Edouin
Juno Annie Firmifi
Minerva Lillie HaD
Oenone Harry Beckett
Orion Alice Atbertoo
Castor W. B. Cahill
For the matinees this week a comic opera company under the
direction of Fred Lyster appeared in "The Grand Duchess." For
the matinees, weeks of Nov. 28 and Dec. 5, "The Beggar's Opera"
was presented. "The White Cat," preceded by the farce, "A
Woman's Stratagem," in which Lottie Grant made her first ^
pearance on any stage, was done at the matinee, Dec. 12. "Paris"
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was reconstructed, and given Dec. 19. Ada Harland reappeared;
also Nellie Henderson, who made her d^but. Johnny Thompson
commenced matinee, Dec, 27 in "On Hand, or True to the
Last/*
"Paris" was withdrawn Jan. 2, 1871, after its eleventh week,
for "The Forty Thieves," and Johnny Thompson continued at the
matinees the weeks of Jan. 9-16. The Thompson company pro-
duced " St. George and the Dragon, or The Seven Champions of
Christendom." They beg^ their last week Jan. 23, with "Deli-
cate Ground," in which Fred Dewar, H. R. Teesdale, and Lydia
Thompson appeared, followed by "St. George and the Dragon."
For her benefit, Jan. 27, Lydia acted in "Meg's Diversion," and
the principal scenes from " Ixion, or the Man at the Wheel. " They
closed Jan. 28, with "Ixion," and "Meg's Diversion."
Lydia Thompson was the first person to sing "His 'Art Was
True to Poll " in America. She told me, with plenty of laughable
interruptions and imitations, how she "cribbed" the song from
Mrs. John Wood, who had made a great hit with it in London
Mrs. Wood never forgave her.
Lucy Rushton appeared Jan. 30 in "Red Hands," in which
W. Barry made his first appearance this season, as did Annie
Sefton. "The Spirit Avenger" was acted at the matinees.
The Coleman Children — Louise, Alice, Clara, and Walter —
commenced at the matinee, Feb. 6, in "Milly, the Pretty Milk
Maid," and "Nan the Good for Nothing." They introduced in-
strumental and vocal solos, songs, and dances. For the evenings
Lucy Rushton was the attraction, commencing Feb. 6, in "Glitter,"
done for the first time in America. Her engagement terminated
Feb. II. The Colemans continued for the matinees week Feb.
13, in "The Loan of a Lover," "Nan the Good for Nothing," and
''The Swiss Cottage." Louise Coleman played the banjo well, and
her solos on the B-flat cornet were surprising. Louise died at Col-
fax, Col., Oct. 6, 1874. Alice died in New York, August 16, 1894.
The burlesque of " Lucretia Borgia" was presented Feb. 13 with
William B. Cahill as the "Dook," Alice Harrison as Genarro,
and Therese Wood as Orsini. Edward Eddy appeared Feb. 20
in "Monte Cristo." "Lucrezia Borgia" was the matinee bill.
Mr. Eddy continued the week of Feb. 27; for the matin^es^
•• Dearer than Life " and " Boots at the Swan " were played.
March 6 Mr. Eddy acted in "The Dead Heart." Oliver Doud
Byron appeared here March 13 in "Across the Continent." Annie
Firmin, James M. Ward, Thomas W. Keene, W. B. Cahill, Louis
Mestayer, Joseph Sefton, Alice Harrison, Therese Wood, and Alice
Atherton were in the cast. For the matinees, every day except
Saturday, "Lucrezia Borgia* and "Atchi" were given. "The
Hidden Hand" was the matinee attraction the week of March 27.
532 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE [1871
''The Black Ape/' with Sig. Canito (first appearance at this
theatre), was seen April 3. " Fairies of the Enchanted Isle " was
ofiEered at the matinles, week of April la Oliver Doud Byron's
sixth and last week of " Across the Continent " began April 17.
For the matinees, "The Flying Dutchman" was given.
Geo. Francis Train lectured on Sunday evening, April 23.
"The Streets of New York," with T. W. Keene as Badger, was
presented April 24; for the matin6e "The Flying Dutchman'*
continued. " Uncle Tom*s Cabin ** was the mating attraction
May i; evenings, May 3, 4, "The Colleen Bawn'* was played;
May 5 was W. B. CahilPs benefit; May 8 was the first appear-
ance as a dramatic star of Joseph Murphy, in "Help," who con-
tinued three weeks, appearing in his last week both afternoon and
evening of every day. Alice Harrison took a benefit May 30^
when "The Hidden Hand," the burlesque of "Kenilworth" (in
which the Rand Sisters appeared), Tony Pastor in songs, and
Johnny Allen were the attractions. James Barnes' benefit took
place June 2, with "Inshavogue." Charles Fox and Tony Denier's
pantomime company commenced June 5 in "The Three Blind
Mice," and continued for three weeks, afternoon and evening
each day. On June 26 they presented " Humpty Dumpty. " James
M. Ward appeared in "Through by Daylight," July 3. Gea C
Davenport acted in "The Knights of Arva " afternoon July la
Geo. C. Boniface began an engagement July 17, in "Les Mis-
erables," adapted from Victor Hugo's romance. It had this
cast:
Jean Valjean . . . . G. C. Boniface
Fantine . . . Gussie de Forrest
Thonadier J. J. Wallace
Javert Frank Evans
M. Myrel Harry Ryner
Mad. Magloire .... Nellie Jones
M. Heullant T. A. Dow
Cochchaille . . . . L. R. Willard
Cammathieu R. J. Lewis
Gavroche Alice Atherton
M. Gildenormand . . W. H. Wilder
Favorite .... Marion Hdcombe
Dahlia Emma Mosher
Zephina . . . Miss M. Westbcfg
Thenadiess Kate Ryner
Cosette Mary Page
Baptistee .... Jennie Satterlee
Brebet Harry Stewart
Chemildieu .... Edward Cofle
Fanchelevent . . . . G. C. Chaiies
Marius J. Leslie Gossn
Servant Wm. Major
At the matinees of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
and Friday, "All That Glitters is Not Gold." "The Idiot of the
Mountain," with Geo. C. Boniface as Claude, and Gussie dc
Forrest, J. J. Wallace, J. L. Gossin, and Frank Evans in the
cast, was presented July 24. "The Chimney Corner" was the
matinee attraction. "The Ticket of Leave Man" with Mr. Boni-
face as Brierly, and Gussie de Forrest as May Edwards, was played
July 31, "David Garrick" and "Robert Macaire" were given for
the evenings, and John L. Hall's burlesque company in " Aladdin"
and " My Turn Next " for the matinees.
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Ada Harland returned here Aug. 21, acting the Will o' the
Wisp in " Lola." *' Lost in London " was played for the matinees.
Miss Harland closed Sept. 2. Charles Foster appeared Sept. 4
in "Bertha, the Sewing Machine Girl," for the matinees. Lucille
Western was seen in the evenings in " East Lynne," supported
by James A. Heme. Charles Foster continued for three weeks.
Lucille Western played "East Lynne" week of Sept. 11, except
Saturday evening, Sept. 16, when she acted in " Lucrezia Borgia; '*
Sept. 18, "Leah, the Forsaken;" Sept. 25, Lucille Western pro-
duced "The Mendicant, or Stricken Blind." Wm. J. Fleming was
in the cast. For the matinees John L. Hall appeared in "Our
Nelly " and in " Cool as a Cucumber." " Oliver Twist " was done
Oct. 2 by Lucille Western, who also played Mrs. Haller in "The
Stranger," matinee, Oct. 7. The matinee attraction this week was
J. J. Wallace, as Peter Probity in "The Chimney Comer."
"The Child Stealer" was acted all the week of Oct 9 except
Oct. 13, when "East Lynne" was given. Mr. and Mrs. John L.
Hall api>eared at the matinees in "The Orphan's Dream, or the
Servant Girl's Trials." Lucille Western terminated her engage*
nient Oct. 14, and was followed Oct. 16 by "The Octoroon" for
the evenings, and "The Gunmaker of Moscow" for the matindes.
"The Octoroon" and "The Gunmaker of Moscow" was the night
attraction the week of Oct. 23, while "The Gypsy Farmer" and
the farce " Long Brother John " were done at the matinees.
Master Percy Roselle made his d^but Oct. 30 in "The Boy
Detective." T. S. Connor, Thomas Owens, and Mrs. M. A.
Pennoyer were in the cast H. J. Byron's burlesque, " Acis and
Galatea," was acted at the matinees. Master Roselle (who was
announced as only fifteen years of age) continued for three weeks.
For the week of Nov. 13 the burlesque of " Masaniello " and "The
Golden Farmer" were the matinee pieces.
Susan Denin first appeared at this theatre Nov. 20, supported
by J. B. Studley. in "The Black Sheep." "Pale Janet" was the
matinee bill. "Clairvoyance, or the Man with the Wax Figures"
was seen Nov. 27, with Susan Denin, John W. Albaugh, and J. &
Studley in the cast. " Life in the Streets" was presented Dec 4^
and for the matinies " Colleen Bawn;" Dec 18, "The Ticket of
Leave Man," matinees, "Satan in Paris;" Dec 25 saw a perform-
ance of " Benedict Arnold."
On Jan. i, 1872, "The Forty Thieves "was the matinee bill,
and for the evenings, "Out of the Fire." Pauline Markham and
Belle Howitt were seen in "Little Red Riding Hood," week Jan.
29. Marian Mordaunt appeared Feb 12 in "Darling, or Woman
and Her Master." Charles T. Parsloe, with his pupil. Master
Sniflen, played Feb. 26 in "Out at Sea." Laura Keene appeared
here April i in "Hunted Down," and stayed two weeks, followed
534 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D»n
April 15-22 by "The Sea of Ice," and for the matin6es "Forty
Thieves," with Pauline Markham and Belle Hewitt in the cast
" Ixion " was revived April 29, with Markham, Belle Howitt, A
H. Sheldon, and Rollin Howard in the principal rdles; matinees,
" Time and Tide " was presented, with Thos. W. Keene and Miss
Markham in the cast.
Marietta Ravel (now Mrs. Martin W. Hanley) appeared May
6 in "The French Spy;" "Ixion" was given for the matinees.
"Jartine" was produced May 13 by Marietta Ravel, and for the
matinees the burlesque "Eily O'Connor" was seen. Johnny
Thompson appeared May 20-27 ^^ " ^^ Hand ; " for the matinee,
May 20, " Dick Whittington and His Cat " was done, and May 2J,
"The Willow Copse" was played. Thompson acted June 3-10^
for the first times in " Our Colored Brothers ; " matin6es, June 3,
"Black Eyed Susan;" June 10, "Maud's Peril," with Jennie Car-
roll in the cast
Albert Aiken appeared afternoon and evening of week of June
17 in the Indian drama, "Red Mazeppa;" June 24 Doroinick
Murray acted "Escaped from Sing Sing," afternoon and evening,
supported by C. W. Barry. " Won Out " was produced the wtA
of July I. Afternoon and evening July 8, J. J. McCloskey was
seen in "Pomp, or Way Down South;" July 15 Harry Seymour
came as Quasimodo in " Notre Dame, " afternoons and evening;
July 22, " Life in New York " for the matin6es, and Baker and
Farron in "Chris and Lena" was the night attraction. F. S
Chanfrau presented "Kit" July 29, Aug. 5; "Sam," Aug. 12; for
the matinle, "Madge, or a Life of Crime;" "The Mariner's Com-
pass " was done for the matinee Aug. 19, and Mr. Chanfrau played
"The Ticket of Leave Man," for the evening; Aug. 26, "The
Serious Family" was done at matinee, and "Swiss Swains." In
the evenings Mr. Chanfrau acted Old Pete in "The Octoroon."
" The Lady of Lyons " was presented SepL 2 for the afternoon,
and "Kit" in the evening.
The next regular season began Sept. 9, 1872, with the burlesque
of "Chow Chow, or a Tale of Pekin." Lisa Weber, Belle Howitt,
Emma Grattan (Mrs. Harry Courtaine), Aggie Wood, Charles
Sturgess, Pauline Markham, L. J. Mestayer, A. H. Sheldon,
Jennie Arnot, and Therese Wood were in the cast. George
Atkins joined the company Sept. 16. Baker and Farron were
seen at the matinees in " Chris and Lena. " " Chow Chow " was
played Sept. 23, and for the matinie, "She Stoops to Conquer"
was given; Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Dominick Murray came in "Escaped
from Sing Sing;" matinde, Sept. 30, "Chow Chow;" Oct. 7,
"Little Red Riding Hood;" Oct. 14, "A Gambler's Crime, or
the Murder on the Hudson," by Dominick Murray, for the even-
ings; matintes, "Dick Whittington and His Cat."
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The burlesque, "The Three Musketeers/' evening, Oct. 21 ;
mating, "The Corsican Brothers;" "The Musketeers" for the
matintes, and Marie Zoe in "The Angel of Midnight," evenings
of week commencing Oct 28. On Nov. 4 Zoe appeared at the
matinees, and the burlesque, "The Silver Demon" was done at
night James M. Ward commenced Nov. 11 in "Buffalo Bill,"
followed Nov. 18 by John Thompson in "Our Colored Brother;"
"Ixion" was seen matinee Nov. 25; evening, John Thompson ap-
peared in " The Wandering Dutchman. " "The Golden Butterfly "
was played matinees, Dec 2-9, and Thompson was seen in the
evening in "On Hand." "The Palace of Truth " was the matinee
attraction Dec 16-23, and in the evening "Babes in the Wood,"
in which Delehanty and Hengler and Sheridan and Mack, song
and dance artists, appeared, also Jacob Showles with his perform*
ing mule; Dec 29, "Jack, the Giant Killer," was done.
Marietta Ravel appeared Jan. 13, 1873, in "Jartine" for the
evenings, while Moses W. Fiske occupied the stage the after-
noons in " Poison ; " Jan. 20 Marietta Ravel presented "Wild Cat ; "
Jan. 27, F. S. Chanfrau came in "Kit" Feb. 3-10 James M.
Ward in "Buffalo Bill" for the matinees; evenings of week
Feb. 10 Chanfrau acted "Sam;" Feb. 17, J. 21 Little in "Saved
from the Wreck," matinee; Chanfrau in the evenings acted
"Mose;" Feb. 24, J. Z. Little was seen at matintes; evenings,
Oliver Doud Byron appeared in "Across the Continent" J. Z,
Little died in Brooklyn, N. Y., March 9, iqcxx Week of March
3, "Daylight and Gaslight" for the matinees; E. T. Stetson at
night in "Neck and Neck;" March 10-17 James J. Bartlett in
" The Devil's Crag; " March 24, Joseph Murphy played in " Help,"
for the evenings; matinee, March 31, W. S. Higgins in "Out of
the Fire;" evenings, Murphy in "Maum Cre."
April 7 Stuart Robson appeared for the evenings in " Law in
New York;" Minnie Foster acted in "Mad Cap," for the matinees;
April 14 Dominick Murrav was seen in "The Gambler's Crime,
or Murder on the Hudson; ' April 21, Jennie Morton occupied the
matinees with "Fanchon;" evenings, Murray in "Escaped from
Sing Sing;" April 28, Murray in "Blood Money." Hernandez
Foster appeared at the matinees May 5 in "Jack Harkaway;"
Murray in the evenings in "Willy Reilly."
Yankee Locke began an engagement May 19 in "Trumps;"
Louise Sylvester had the matinees, with " Nip, the Pretty Flower."
Wm. H. Whalley appeared evening May 26 in "Captain Jack;"
Louise Sylvester in " Katy Did " for the mating Frank Mayo
was seen June 2 in "Davy Crockett," while Edward Eddy was
the afternoon attraction in "Monte Cristo." James M. Ward and
Winnetta Montague came June 16 in "Cuba, or Might Against
Right," and for the matin^s, John Jack offered "Wife of Two,"
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^ ^-^'homas G. Riggs appeared June 30 in "Shin Fane." D. E.
/ ton acted in "Wild Bill," afternoons week commencing Ju
' In the evenings Harry CliflEord was seen in "Pomp;" July 14
Collins, the Irish comedian, was seen in "Rory O'Morc,''
J "His Last Legs" for the evenings, while Florence Nobb
cupied the stage at the matinees with "Shadow Brook, <
^ ^ Daughter's Oath;" July 21 J. J. Wallace came in **
AXhorra;" July 28, Geo. C. Charles in "The Skeleton Ha
Aug. 4, Frank Evans in "Three Years in a Man Trap;" Au|
/ for the matinees E. T. Stetson in " Struck Blind ; " evenings,
and Mrs. J. W. Albaugh in "Watch and Wait; " Aug. 18, fo
/' matinees, E. T. Stetson in "Pablo, or the Cuban Rider;" i
ings, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Albaugh in " Poverty Flat. " Ed
Eddy acted in "Metamora" Aug. 25, 26, 27, and in "Jack C
Aug. 28, 29, 30.
The stock company for 1873-74 was composed of: Wii
Marden, T. W. Keene, J. Z. Little, L. J. Mestayer, A- H. 1
don, Welsh Edwards, Geo. O. Morris, Charles Sturgess, I
Stewart, J. Partello, L. R. Birchler, Frank Langley, CI
Woodruff, L. R. Willard, Gussie de Forrest, Nellie Young,
rietta Granger, Augusta Raymond (now Mrs. Edward Kid
Therese Wood, Nellie Sandford (Mrs. A. H. Sheldon),
D. B. Vanderen, Mrs. Welsh Edwards, Katy Harrison,
Lizzie Andrews. James Barnes was stage manager. The sn
opened Sept. i with Elsie Holt in "Dick the Chevalier,
the evenings and Saturday matinees. The other matin6es d
the week were filled by Edmund Pierce in McCloskey's c
"For Lack of Gold." Edward Eddy appeared Sept. 8 in '
Wandering Jew," for the matinees; Elsie Holt in burlesque i
evenings. Oliver Byron followed, Sept. 15, in "Ben McCulloi
Sept. 22, "Across the Continent;" Sept. 29, T. G. Rig|
"Shin Fane;" for the matinees, "Jack the Giant Killer;"
6, E. T. Stetson in "Struck Blind." Frank Mayo and Rosa
began Oct. 20 and " Davy Crockett " was acted during the \
Dominick Murray commenced Oct. 27 in " Willy Reilly. " On
17 John E. Owens appeared in "The Victims." T. G. RiggJ
seen Dec. 15 in "The Irish Detective," acted for the first
on any stage. It was supplemented on Friday and Satt
evenings, as well as the Saturday matinee, by "The Fastest
in New York."
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Davenport began an engagement of
weeks, Dec. 22, in "Hamlet," followed by other Shakespe
standard plays. Jan. 5, 1874, "The Streets of New York"
given in the evening, while "A Husband to Order" was
matinee attraction; Jan. 19 Geo. H. Adams was seen in "
Robinson and His Monkey;" Jan. 26, for the first time on
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stage, ''Nimble Jim" was done; matinee, Rollin Howard and
Jennie Engel, in •*The Naiad Queen;" Feb. 2, Yankee Locke
in "Trumps." Jennie Engcl was the matinee star in "Puss in
Boots." Feb. 9, Amy Stone was seen in "Cigarette;" Feb. 16,
J. A. Stevens in "Daniel Boone;" for the matinees, commencing
Feb. 23, " Dorobey and Son ; " March 2, Alice Harrison appeared
in "The Boy Detective;" March 9, "Bertha, the Sewing Machine
Girl," Alice Harrison in the title rdle; March 16, J. J. Wallace
came in "The Man from Africa;" March 23, "Rum, or the Cru-
sade of Temperance," came, with Robert Johnston as the star.
On March 30, Alice Placide in "The Little Rifle," for the even-
ings, and " Uncle Tom's Cabin " for the matinees.
Jennie Morton was seen April 6 in "Idlewild," for the matintes,
and C. W. Barry in "Escaped from Sing Sing" in the evenings,
E. L. Davenport was the next star, in "St. Marc, or The Soldier
of Fortune," April 13, 14; "Oliver Twist," April 15; April 16,
"A New Way to Pay Old Debts." E. L. Davenpnort terminated
his engagement April 18 with "Macbeth." Dominick Murray ap-
peared April 20, in "The Gambler's Crime." For the benefit of
Gussie do Forrest, April 27, "The Lady of Lyons," and "Female
Blue Beard " were played. Sophie Miles acted in "East Lynne"
for the matinees. T. W. Keen e did "The Man of Mystery," for
his benefit, April 28. "Uncle Tom's Cabin," April 29, 3a
Sophie Miles came in "Aurora Floyd," May i. A. H. Sheldon
and James Barnes had a joint benefit afternoon and evening of
May 2. Mr. Sheldon's drama, "Wealth and Crime, or Escaped
from the Gallows," was acted for the first time. Marietta Ravel
returned in "Jartine" May 4. "Wild Cat" was done May 11, and
for the matinees, week of May 11, Sophie Miles in "Deborah,"
Marietta Ravel played "The French Spy," May 15, 16. Sid. C.
France followed May 25 in "Marked for Life." Baker and Farron
came June i in "Chris and Lena, or German Life on the Missis-
sippi." J. W. Huntley was seen in "Wrestling Joe," June 8.
Hernandez Foster for the afternoons and evenings, June 15, in
"Jack Harkaway." June 22 was the first appearance of J. R.
Grismer in "The Skeleton Hand." Friday and Saturday after-
noons and evenings, June 26, 27, "Wealth and Crime" was pro-
duced, with this cast:
Joe Green AH. Sheldon
Frank Carroll . . . Harry Col ton
Gerald Welsh Edwards
Dick Kelly .... Harry Stewart
Cupid Nellie Sandford
Mrs. Thome . . . Kate Harrison
Richard Rakeley . . Ceo. O. Morris
James Connor . . . W. H. Partello
Judge Goodman . . G. C. Charles
Mrs. Green . Mrs. D. B. Vanderen
District Attorney . . Christie Miller
Foreman of Jury . . Frank I-angley
Giri of the Period . . May KimbaU
Joan of Arc .... Maud Hobar
Sheriff L. R. Willard
Moran Steele . . . . R. J. Lewis
Mctamora . . . Dclancv I^arclay
Lucy Gussie cfe Forrest
Jennie Therese Wood
Miss E. Shaw
538 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Ci»75
" Birthday of Freedom, or The Days of '76 " was produced Mon-
day afternoon, June 29. In the evening Buffalo Bill appeared in
"The Scout of the Plains." On Saturday, July 4, there were three
performances in the lecture room. July 6 J. P. Kilboume played
day and nights in Charles Foster's " Swamp Angels "and "Dar-
ing Dick, the Detective;" July 13, Harry Clifford returned in
"Pomp;" July 20, C. W. Barry in "Roped In;" Louis Aldrich
was engaged as a stock star for the season ; he opened July 27 in
"The Streets of New York," with Sophie Miles as the night at-
traction, and " The Dead Witness " for the matinees.
" The Sea of Ice " was presented evening, Aug. 3, with Aldrich,
Sophie Miles, Therese Wood, W, H. Meeker, Florence Stratton,
D. B. Vanderen, J. R. Grismer, A H. Sheldon, Welsh Edwards,
and Harry Colton in the cast. The Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday, and Friday matinees were filled with " Little Red Rid-
ing Hood," Belle Howitt, Lizzie Kelsey, and Elsie Moore in the
cast. "The Poor and Proud of New York" was done Aug. lo^
and "Dick Whittington and His Cat "for the matinees. "The
Dwarfs' Duel" for the nights, and "Puss in Boots," matinte,
Aug. 17; "The Lancashire Lass" was seen Aug. 24, followed
Aug. 31 by "The Last Nail, or Demon of Goblin Gap, "and "Blow
for Blow ; Sept. 7, matinees, " Pride of the Market ; " night, " Foul
Play;" Sept. 14, "The Lady of Lyons," for the matinees, and
nights, "Under the Gaslight."
E. L. Davenport reappeared Sept. 21, 22, in "Richelieu;" Sept
23, 24, in "Othello;" Sept. 25, 26, "Macbeth;" and matinfe,
Sept. 26, "The Stranger." M. W. Leffingwell as Romeo Jaffier
Jenkins was the matinie attraction for the week. "Hamlet"
was played by Mr. Davenport Sept 28, 29; "A New Way
to Pay Old Debts," Sept. 30; "Damon and Pythias," with John
E. McCullough as Pythias, Oct. 2, and "Richard HI.," Oct 3;
"A Flash of Lightning" was seen Oct 5; "Under the Gas-
light," Oct 12; Jennie Morton at the matinees in "Idlewild"
Oct. 19 Lucille Western appeared in "East Lynne" and stayed
two weeks; "Oliver Twist" was done Oct 30. Oliver Doud
Byron came Nov. 2 in "Ben McCullough," for four evenings and
" Across the Continent," for two evenings. " Uncle Tom's Cabin,"
matinees week of Nov. 16, Alice Placide acting "Little Rifle" in
the evenings; Nov. 23 "Round the Clock" was given, in which
Joe Coburn, the pugilist boxed with the "Unknown." Fred Rob-
inson presented "Quarry Dell" Nov. 30; J. H. Vinton appeared
Dec. 14 in "Quits." followed by "Arrah Na Pogue," Dec 21;
"After Dark" was done Dec. 28, and Wash T. Melville came
Jan. 4, 187s, in "Smoke."
George Ciprico appeared the week of Jan. 11 in "Edmund
Kean;" Johnny Thompson in "Dixie," Jan. 18; Albert Aiken
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539
in "The Witches of New York," Feb. i ; S. C France returned
in "Marked for Life," Feb. 15; Johnny Allen came Feb. 22, in
"Schneider, or Dot House Von Der Rhine;" "Diedrich" was
done by Mr. Allen for the first time here, Feb. 25; the Carrolls,
Richard and Dick, appeared March i, in "Kidnapped;" March
15, Yankee Robinson in " Sas-sa-cus ; " Louis Aldrich played at
the matinees in "Monte Cristo;" Rena (Mrs. Fred Maeder) was
seen March 29, for the matinees in " Castle Garden ; " Frank Jones
appeared April 5 in "The Black Hand;" Oliver Doud Byron
returned April 12 in "Ben McCullough;" April 26, Byron in
"Thoroughbred;" May 10 Kate Fisher appeared in "Mazeppa;"
May 17, Milton Nobles in "Jim Bludsoe;" May 31, Sheridan &
Mack's variety company; June 14, Lillie Wilkinson for one week
in "Little Sunshine;" June 21, E. T. Stetson in* "The Black
Doctor;" June 28, Charles Foster in his own drama, "201, or the
Doctor's Oath."
On July 5 a summer season commenced On Monday, Tuesday,
and Wednesday evenings and Wednesday matin6e, "Blackwell's
Island, or Vice and Poverty," by W. A. Towers, was acted, with
this cast:
Bobby Snooks .
Walter Leroy .
Jasper ....
£d. Barrington .
Dr. Gale . . .
Policeman . .
Manager Allbones
Fred Fam^ell
Stephen Stone .
Frank CrossgUl
A. H. Sheldon
Harry Lee
E. L. Mortimer
H. Harris
Han7 Stewart
C Wilson
Harry Stewart
W. A. Gregston
Christie MiUer
• R. J. Lewis
Mary Colton . . Louise Sylvester
Margaret . . • Mrs. M. L. Berreil
Mrs. Mawley . . . Fanny Laurent
Thos. Curley ... G. (J. Charles
Sentry J. Golden
DoUman L. R. Birchler
Letter Carrier J. Reddy
Bootblack J. Mitchell
Lottie Therese Wood
NeUie NeUie Sandford
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings and Saturday matinee,
''Jack Sheppard " was given, with this cast:
Gay M. Christie
Figgs L. R. Birchler
KitUeby C. Wilson
Austin J. Reddy
Rachel Kate Halpin
Sally Nellie Sandford
Winnv Emily Maynard
Mrs. wood . . . Mrs. M. L. Berreil
Letty Fanny Laurent
{ack Sheppard
onathan Wild
Sir Rowland .
Blueskin . .
Owen Wood
Thames Darrel
Kneebone
Mendez . .
Hogarth •
A. H. Sheldon
. Harry Colton
Hamilton Harris
Harry Stewart
Christie Miller
Harry Lee
E. L. Mortimer
L. R. Birchler
W. C. Turner
Week July 12, evenings and two matinees, "Pomp" was played,
and for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday matinees, Gussie
de Forrest was starred in "A Woman of the World." In the
evenings and Wednesday and Saturday matin^s of week of Julv
19, Oliver Doud Byroif was seen in "Across the Continent *
Dominick Murray appeared Aug. 26 in "The Spy," with the
540 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE D«i«
author, C. W. Barry, M. V. Lingham, Gussie de Forrest, J. R
Burnett, and J. W. Shannon in the cast. Week of Aug. 2, "The
Spy" was continued for the evenings, and for the daily matinees,
except Wednesday and Saturday, ** Wealth and Crime " was done
"The Spy" continued for a third week, and "Under False Colors,*"
by A H. Sheldon, was first acted matinee Aug. 9, and kept the
stage during the week at the matinees.
Frank Frayne began an engagement of two weeks Aug. 16
in "Si Slocum." He appeared every evening and Wednesday
and Saturday matinees, assisted by Frank Frayne, Clara Butler
Frayne, F. R. Knight, J. W. Butler, and the regular company.
For the matinees, A. H. Sheldon's play, "The Black Avenger, or
the Pirate's Last Shot," was done. During the second week's
engagement of Mr. Frayne "A Duel in the Snow," and "The
Fellow That Looks Like Me" were played. "Blow for Blow"
was the matinee bill week of Aug. 30, and Johnny Thompson for
the evenings. Mr. Thompson continued Sept 6 in "Face to
Face," while "Sin and Sorrow" was given at the matinees. The
matinee attraction week of Sept. 13 was "The New York Fire-
man," and for the evenings, S. C. France, in "Marked for Life"
Two of the sensations of this drama were "a train of cars at full
speed, running through a forest of fire," and a "rain storm of real
water. " S. C. France was seen Sept. 20 in " Dead to the World,"
with Jennie Morton, in "Neota, the Avenger," for the matinees;
Sept. 27, F. S. Chanfrau came in "Kit," and stayed a fortnight,
followed Oct. II by Kate Fisher in "Mazeppa;" Oct 18, "The
French Spy," Nov. i, Thomas W. Keene in "The Four Knaves;"
Nov. 8, Keene as Badger, in "The Streets of New York;" and
Nov. 13, Keene as Fagin, in "Oliver Twist." Joseph Proctor
appeared Nov. 15 after an absence of several years; Nov. 22 he
acted "Rob Roy" for the week; Nov. 29, Geo. S. Knight was
seen in "Karl Kline;*' Dec. 6, F. S. Chanfrau came in "Rube,
or the Wall Street Undertow," first time on any stage; Dec
20, Mr. Chanfrau acted " Kit " for one week, and Dec. 27, Bob
Briefly in " Ticket of Leave Man. "
On Jan. 3, 1876, James B. Roberts appeared here in "Faust
and Marguerite;" Jan. 10, Belle Howitt came in "Jack the Giant
Killer;" Jan. 14, C. W. Barry and Louis Aldrich played in "The
Spy." During the winter of this season Geo. B. Bunnell and P.
T. Bamum purchased a half interest in this establishment. On
Jan. 21 Chas. T. Nichols was seen in "Sharkey, or the Shadow
Detective;" Jan. 28 Kate Fisher came in "Schamyl" and "The
French Spy; " March 13 Thomas G. Riggs appeared in " Suil Gair"
and "Votes;" March 20 F. S. Chanfrau returned in "O'Flannigan
and the Fairies." Robert Johnston came May 8 in "The Poor of
the City ; " John S. Norton was seen week of May 15 with " Under
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the Gallows." Then came a new burlesque company, consisting
of Adah Richmond, Nellie Allen, Harry Allen, Harry Stewart,
Violet Campbell (Mrs. Belvil Ryan), Marion Sackett, Nellie
Sandford, A. H. bheldon, Mamie French, and Lizzie Kelsey,
who appeared May 22 in "The Fair One with the Blonde Wig.
D'Orsay Odgen and Louise Sylvester were seen the same day in
"Bamboozling."
George C. Boniface appeared May 29 in "A Life's Revenge;"
July 10 E. T. Stetson was seen in "Neck and Neck;" July 17
Stetson acted in "Belphegor;" Aug. 14 Hany Seymour gave
"Sitting Bull, or Custer's Last Charge." "The Ice Witch"
was offered Sept. 4; "Under the Gaslight," Sept. 11; Oct 2,
"A Flash of Lightning," with Sophie Miles, Harry Colton, Polly
Booth, Geo. C. Jordan, Bertie Maywood, Aggie Wood, and Harry
Vaughan in the cast "Round the Clock** returned Oct. 9. Joe
Coburn and Joe Goss, the pugilists, were introduced in "The
Lottery of Life ** Oct 16, and George Wood closed the season
Oct 21.
The house reopened Oct. 23 with W. E. Barnes as manager. J.
B. Studley appeared in "Buffalo Bill," Monday, Tuesday, Thurs-
day, and Friday matinees. " Rip Van Winkle" was the attraction,
with Sophie Miles as Gretchen and Harry Wilson as Rip. James
Barnes (stage manager) took a benefit Oct. 3a The attraction
was C. W. Barry in "Escaped from Sing Sing" and "The
Adopted Child." Louis Aldrich, Lisa Weber, Constance Ham-
blin, Mrs. Harry Jordan, Mrs. W. G. Jones, Jennie Morton, and
Phosa McAllister acted in "Don Csesar de Bazan" and "Neota,
the Avenger." When W. E Barnes became manager nearly all
the curiosities were removed from the house, and when he retired
from the management John Banvard took possession, and reopened
the house Dec 26.
Mr. Banvard had evidently grown tired of " Museums " and kin-
dred titles, and now named his house "The Broadway Theatre."
His opening attraction was a play called "Coerinia," and his
company consisted of May Hart, (Mrs. John G. Saville), Zelma
Valdemir, Alice Alton, Constance Hamblin, May Decker, Mrs.
Sylvester Post (mother of Louise Sylvester), Marie Le Brun, John
B. Studley, Edwin F". Knowles, W. M. Ward, J. V. Melton, Chas.
Webster, Arthur H. Forrest, John P. Cooke, Chas. E. Newton,
Herbert Ayling, H. Pierson, H. Lovell, and J. Hall.
On Jan. i, 1877, Joseph H. Keane appeared in "Rip Van
Winkle;** Jan. 15, 22, 29, Mrs. G. C. Howard was seen as
Topsy in "Uncle Tom's Cabin." On Jan. 22 J. B. Ayres was
announced as the manager. The musical comedy, " Marton, La
Jolie Bouqu^tierre" was presented the week of Feb. $. "Our
Boys " was done Feb. 19, by the consent of Aug. Daly. In the
542 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Ci«77
cast were Thos. Whiff en, Mark Bates, Chas. Loveday, J. G. Sa-
ville, Annie Edmondson, Genevieve Stebbins, Mrs. Sol Smith,
and May Gallagher. John T. Hinds began an engagement Feb.
26 in^" Inshavogue." This was withdrawn after the second night,
and "Trodden Down," with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Watkins, was
substituted. Mr. Watkins had convinced Mr. Banvard that** In-
shavogue " was a pirated version of " Trodden Down, or Under
Two Flags." Mr. and Mrs. Watkins continued the following
week, March 5, in "Trodden Down," and week of March 12 in
" Kathleen Mavoumeen. " Mrs. J. H. Hackett appeared March 19
in " Medea. " Marian Mordaunt began March 26, for two weeks,
in "Our Girls." P. E Sullivan, Louis Barrett, E. D. Walton,
Harry Vaughan, Thomas Owens, and Chas. Allison were of the
company. April 9, Marian Mordaunt produced " The Mechanic's
Daughter, or The Curse of Drink." The house suddenly closed
April II.
James Duff was the next lessee of the theatre. He took posses-
sion April 18, and opened April 30, for two weeks, with "The
Wonder Child, or the Follies of Earth, Air, and Sea." The house
was closed abruptly on May 16.
A summer season commenced on June 2, with Chas. E. Newton
as the manager. John A. Stevens was the attraction in "Un-
known," but he lasted only four days. Stevens, Nina Varian, J.
J. Wallace, Chas. Foster, and W. M. Ward were in the company.
Fanny Louise Buckingham leased the house for two weeks, mak*
ing her American d6but July 2 in "Mazeppa." Wm. H. Leakey
James M. Hardie, Chas. Norris, R. C. White, John Germon,
Oliver Wren, Gussie de Forrest, Isabella Preston, Lulu Jordan,
and Louise Sylvester were in the company. The house closed
July 14. John Germon died in New York, May 6, 1901. Oliver
Wren died at Havre de Grace, Md., April 28, 1901. James Duff
reopened the house Aug. 22, 1877, with the new play, "The
Danites;" Mr. and Mrs. McKee Rankin were the stars, and with
this cast :
Alex. McGee . . . McKee Rankin
Grasshopper Jake . . 6. T. Ringgold
Bill Alex. Fitzgerald
Hezekiah Geo. Waldron
Washee Harry Pratt
Sallie Sloan Ida Jeffreys
Henrietta Ada Gilman
Charlie Louis Aldrick
Wm. Wise .... Wm. H. Lytefi
Thomas . . . . G. Vining Bowen
Stubbs .... W. G. CogsweO
Nancy Kitty Blanchaid
Huldah UUieEldridge
Sept. 26 "Oliver Twist" was acted, with Mr. Rankin as Fagin,
Kitty Blanchard as Nancy Sikes, and Louis Aldrich as Bill Sikcs.
Marie Aimee appeared here Oct. i, with a French Opera Bouffe
company, in !*La Marjolaine " for two weeks. "Girofle-Girofla"
was presented Oct 15, 17, 19, and matinee, Oct 20, with Aimee
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in title rdle. Oct. i6, i8, "La Grande Duchesse;" Oct. 22, 23,
24, 27, "Le Petit Faust/' Aim^e as Marguerite, Mile. Mario as
Mephisto; Oct. 25, "La Fille de Madame Angot;" Oct. 26, "La
Marjolainc;" Oct 29, "La Belle H^line;" Oct. 30, "Girofl6-
Girofla;" Oct. 31, for the benefit of Airate, she appeared as
Boulotte in "Barbe Bleue;" Nov. 3, she closed with "Barbe
Blcue. •'
The regular season opened Nov. 5, 1877, with Mme. Janauschek
in "Briinhilde." Fred Warde, Frederic Robinson, James Taylor,
G. B. Waldron, W. G. Cogswell, Jeffreys Lewis, Alice Gray,
Carlotta Evelyn, and Adelaide Cherrie were in the company.
"Chesney Wold" was played Nov. 12, with Janauschek as Lady
Dedlock and Hortense; Nov. 19, "Mary Stuart;" Nov. 20, 22,
"Brunhilde;" Nov. 21, 23, "Chesney Wold;" mating, Nov. 24,
"Mary Stuart."
"Antony and Cleopatra" was produced Nov. 26, Rose Eytinge
as Cleopatra. There was an Egyptian ballet with Betty Rigl as
premihre danseuse. It ran until Dec. 17, when Charles Fechter
appeared in "Monte Cristo," which had this cast:
Dantes . .
Nortier . .
Albert . . .
Villcfort . .
Caderousse .
Femand . .
Morel . . .
Danglars . .
Mad Danglars
. . C. Fechter
. . F. B. Warde
. B. T. Rinfrgold
. . Jas. Taylor
. Chas. LeclercQ
. Chas. Rockwell
. W. G. Cogswell
. G. B. Waldron
Carlotta Evelyn
Faria Thos. J. Hind
Old Dantes .... E. F. Taylor
Fenelen R. J. Dusun
Gov. of Prison .... J Deveau
Brigadier .... Delancy Barclay
Mercedes Jeffreys Lewis
Carconte Alice Gray
Woman .... Adelaide Cherrie
Mr. Fechter acted in "Monte Cristo" until Jan. 14, 1878, when
he appeared in " No Thoroughfare/' for the first time in this city,
and repeated it all that week, also Jan. 21, 22, 26; Jan. 23, "Monte
Cristo;*' Jan. 24, "Hamlet;** Jan. 25 and mating, Jan. 26, " Ruy
Bias.**
Alfred Dampier, the Australian actor, made his d6but here Jan.
28, in "The Lyons Mail.** Feb. 4 "Helen's Babies" was
presented.
Clara Morris appeared Feb. 11 in "Jane Eyre." On Washing-
ton's Birthday "Pink Dominos" was acted, and continued all the
next week.
"The Exiles/' adapted from Sardou, by Geo. Fawcett Rowe,
was first given in this city March 4. Emily Rigl, Ada Gilman,
Minnie Cummings, Fred. Warde, Alfred Dampier, and Milnes
Levick acted in it. It was played for the last time here April 2a
The same play was produced at Booth's Theatre bv Tompkins &
Hill, April 9. Geo. C. Boniface appeared April 22 in "The
Soldier* s Trust;" April 29 Imogene was teen in "Gretchen;**
544 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE [«•»
May 6 Minnie Doyle came in "Magnolia/' supported by Louis
Aldrich and Wm. J. Le Moyne. Hernandez Foster commenced
May 13 in "Jack Harkaway," for the matin6es, while C. W. Barry
was the attraction at night in " Broken Fetters. " For the matinie,
May 20, Edwin Byron, in "The Fool's Revenge;" evening, C
W. Barry in " Escaped from Sing Sing." T. H. Morrell acted
"Richelieu," and the senate scene from "Damon and Pythias,"
evenings. May 27, 28; Edwin Byron played "Richard III." llaj
29, 30, 31, June I, when the season closed.
A summer season commenced July i, with Imogene in the
comedy of "Nature." The season was a brief one, and the house
reverted to Mr. Banvard, who leased it to George Edgar and
Chandos Fulton, who opened it Sept. 9, 1878, with Ada Caven-
dish in " The New Madgalen." Joseph Wheelock was Julian Gray,
and Julia Hanchett, Grace. Rose Eytinge followed Sept. 23, for
two weeks, in "A Woman of the People." J. A. Kennedy, J08.
Wheelock, M. V. Lingham, Cyril Searle, W. H. Crompton,
Eliza O' Conner, and Laura Le Claire (first wife of Josh Hart,
now the wife of Will A. Sands) were in the cast Rose Eytii^
acted Nancy Sikes in "Oliver Twist," Oct. 7. John W. Albaugh
appeared Oct. 14 as Louis XL, followed Oct 21, by Elizab^
Von Stamwitz, for two weeks, as Messalina in the play of that
name. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. S. Knight came Nov. 4 in "Otto,"
and continued until Dec. 9, when Barney Macaulay made bis
metropolitan debut, acting Daniel in " A Messenger From Jarvis
Section." Macaulay met with considerable success, and he con-
tinued with this play until Jan. 13, 1879, when the Lingards—
William, Horace, Alice Dunning, and Dickie — were seen in
"Les Fourchambault. "
Geo. Edgar made his New York d^but Jan. 27, acting "King
Lear," with Joseph Wheelock as Edgar, and Marie Gordon as
Cordelia. On Feb. 10, "Othello" was played, with Wheeled
as lago, Edgar as the Moor, and Marie Gordon as Desdemona.
" Enoch Arden " was given, matinees, Wednesday and Saturday,
with Mr. Wheelock in the title rdle. The house was closed
Monday, Feb 17, and remained dark until Feb. 21, when Gil-
bert and Sullivan's operetta, "The Sorcerer," was produced with
Matilda Scott (her American debut) as Aline, Wm. Horace Lin-
gard as John Wellington Wells, and J. F. Graflf as Alexis. Flor*
ence Wood, Annie Boudinot, Minnie Clive, Tom Bullock, and
Crompton were also in the cast. " Pinafore " was sung March lOt
by the Gorman Philadelphia church choir company, under the
management of James Meade. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Knight re-
appeared April 28 in "Otto." On May 12 the Gorman company
reappeared in "Pinafore." A season commenced May 26, with
Rose Lisle in "The Foundlings." Sam Devere commenced 1
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fortnight's engagement June 2 in ''Jasper." The season closed
June 14.
The next manager of this house was Augustin Daly, who made
many alterations in the building and called the theatre, from
his own name, "Daly's Theatre." The company consisted of
Charles Fisher, William Davidge, Chas. Leclercq, Harry Lacy,
Geo. Parkes, Hart Conway, Geo. Morton, John Drew, £. P. Wilks,
Frank Bennett, F. Ireton, Max Freeman, Walter Edmunds, Percy
Hunting, E. Sterling, J. F. Watson, J. L. Solomons, J. D.
Murphy, E. P. Smith, J. W. Walshe, N. S. Bumham, L. F.
Laurence, W. H. Newborough, W. S. Edwards, J. Meridan, Mrs,
Charles Poole, Helen Blye (afterwards known as Helen Blythe
and now Mrs. J. F. Brien), Catherine Lewis, May Fielding, Ada
Rehan, Margaret Lanner, Georgine Flagg, Anna Wakeman, Regina
Dace, Mabel Jordan, Florence Cecil, Maggie Harold (Mrs. Wnu
Davidge, Jr.)» Estelle Clayton, Maggie Barnes, May Bowers,
Sydney Nelson, Laura Thorpe, Sara Lascelles, Lillie Stuart,
Blanche Weaver, Minnie Wharton, Emma Turner, Dora Knowlton,
Fannie McNeil, Emma Hinckley (Mrs. James C lute), Ida Bruce,
Ella Remetze, Grace Logan, and Isabelle Evessoa. E. Mollen-
hauer was musical director and James Roberts, scenic artist.
Daly's Theatre opened Sept 17, with "Love's Young Dream,"
which had this cast:
iothaiB Dibble . . . Charles Fisher
*red Schemerhora . . . Harnr Lacy
Floreoce May Fielding
Nelly Been . • • . Ada Rehaa
{ack Beers Geo. Parkes
Up E. P. Wilks
This was the first appearance on any stage of May Fielding.
She was formerly in a church choir at Detroit, Mich. She was
afterwards married to A. L. del Campo, an actor who travelled
with Aim^e as leading man for two seasons. ''Newport, or the
Swimmer, the Singer, and the Cipher," was the afterpiece, and
had this cast:
Hon. Peter Porter . Charles Leclercq
Hon. U. B. Blode . . W. Davidge
Capt Chickering . . Geo. Parkes
Crutch Reynolds . Walter Edmunds
Hon. Mrs. Peter Porter,
Catherine Lewis
Widow Warboys, Mrs. Charles Poole
Miss Alex. Byrdde . Estelle Clajrton
Victoria Cattelle . . Blanche Weaver
Ben Boulspte . . . .Hart Conway
Tom Sanderson .... John Drew
Capt BUckweU .... F. Ireton
Undo Frank Bennett
Toggs If aggie Barnes
Midget Laura Thorpe
Thompson E. Steriing
Ginger £. P. Wtlka
Officer P. Hontinf
Belle Blode . . . Georgine Flagg
(now Mrs. Mzrk Price)
Cosette Anna Wakemaa
Eugenie Fyshhe . . • May Bowers
This was the first appearance on any stage of Blanche Weaver.
Sept. 30 " Divorce " was revived, with this cast :
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Alfred Adriance .
Capt. Lynd . .
Harry Duncan .
Lu Ten Eyck . •
Fanny Ten Eyck
De Wolf De Witt
Mrs. Ten Eyck .
. . H. Lacy
Geo. Parkes
. John Drew
. Ada Rehan
. Helen Blye
Wm. Davidee
Mrs. Chas. Poole
Templeton Jitt . . Chas. Leckrcq
Mrs. Judge Kemp . Sjrdney Nelson
Burritt Chas. Fisher
Judge Kemp .... John Moore
Grace Margaret Lanner
Flora Re^pnaDaoe
Molly Maggie Harold
Oct. 1 8 "Wives," by Bronson Howard, was played; Nov. 29
*' An Arabian Night " was produced with Catherine Lewis as the
Wild Rose. A matinee performance was given Dec. 10^ in aid
of the Seventh Regiment new armory fund
The cast of " An Arabian Night " was :
Alex. Sprinkle .... John Drew
Herbert Rumbrent . . . Han^ Lacy
Lafayette Moodle . . . Geo. Parkes
•* Signor " Hercules Sermith,
Charles Lederca
Mrs. Louise Sprinkle, Maggie Harola
Kate Sprinkle . . . Margaret Lanner
There was no performance Tuesday evening, Jan. 27, 1880, nor
matinee, Jan. 28, in consequence of preparations for ''A Royal
Middy," produced for the first time on any stage, Jan. 28, w
with this cast:
Mrs. Weebles . . Mrs. Chailes Poole
Rosa Maybloom . . Catherine Lewis
Uncle Major John Mooct
John Frank Bennett
Peter Mr. Hontiqg
Portley 2^1ma Valdimer
Don Lamberto . . . Alonzo Hatch
Don Januario Paragu, J. Macdonough
Don Domingos Doming, Chas. Leclercq
Captain Norberto
Francesco . . •
Marie Francesca
The Royal Middy
Donna Antonina .
Giovannio . . .
Chas. Fisher
Walter Edmonds
Lillie Vinton
Catherine Lewis
. . Ada Rehan
Emma Hinckley
Paolo Dora Knoiritoo
Enrico Isabelle Evesson
Carlo NeUie Howard
Jago Sara T.?fffff^^^
Fanchette May Fleldnf
Joaquino £. P. SmitE
Sebastino Kitty MaxweQ
Julio Georgine Flag;
A matinle performance March 17 was for TA^ Herald Irish relief
fund. "The Way We Live," a comedy of "contemporaneous
interest," based on the German of L'Arronge, was presented
April 10, for the first time, cast thus:
Maj. Sidney Lincoln
Clyde Monoerame .
Fred Van Schaick •
Rutherford De Peck
Bryan 0*Dodd . .
Col. Remmerson
Commissioner Schatz
Judge Stuttervent •
Cherry Monograme .
Regina Van Schaick,
Mrs. Charles Poole
Harriet Langley . . . May Fielding
Teckle O'Dodd . . . Maggie Harold
Fanny Martin . . Georgine Flagg
Bella Remmerson . Margaret Lanner
. Charles Fisher
. . John Drew
. . Harry Lacy
Geo. Parkes
Charles Leclercq
• . P. Hunting
W. Edwards
. . J. Watson
. . Ada Rehan
Alpha De Jones
Mrs. Stuttervent
Miss Breyoort
Mrs. Schimmer
Mrs. De Smythe
Jeanette
Miss Hurd
Miss Rensler
Mrs. Schatz
Miss Curd
Georgie
Gov. Rensler
Mr. Beevoort
Jack Sprint
Maria . .
Isabelle Evesoo
. Regina Dace
SaUie WiUiaos
Emma Hinckky
Miss Remetie
Kitty MaxweO
Lillie Viotoft
Miss KnowitoB
Miss LasceQes
Miss Howard
LiUie Waters
. J. F. Bries
. E. P. Smith
. £. Steriing
Blanche Weaver
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"The Royal Middy" was revived on April 7, followed, April 30,
by "An Arabian Night." The season closed on May i. There
were played during the season " Newport " and " Love's Young
Dream," fifteen times; "Divorce," three; "Wives," forty-eight;
••Femande," three; "Man and Wife," three; "An Arabian
Night," seventy. six; "The Royal Middy," cighty-six; "Charity,"
three; "The Way We Live," twenty-one.
A supplementary season of four weeks commenced Mav 3, with
Salsbury's Troubadours in "Cross Purposes," and "The Brook."
Mr. Daly commenced his second season Aug. 18, i88a Among
the new faces were: J. H. Swinburne, Gea S. Robinson, W. H.
Bokee, Emily Rigl, and Fanny Morant "Tiote," adapted by
Fred Williams, was the first production, and had this cast:
Sir Wm. Howdea
Sir Hugh Morgan
Daddy Cadvan .
Lady Normant
Dame Crofton
Sidney Ferrers
Sik Ferrers
e Gul Eray
Darrel Crofton
Cecil Asper
Jenkien . . .
J. H. Swinburne
. . W. H. Bokee
. Charles Ledercq
. . Fanny Morant
Mrs. Charles Poole
. . . John Drew
. . . Harry Lacy
Geo. S. Robinson
. W. H. Beekman
Owen £. Sterling
Gwendolen Emily Ri^
Nancy Blanche Vaughan
Gwillian .... SaUie WilHams
Rosy Isabelle Evessoo
Issopel Ada Rehan
Sanpriel J. E. Brand
Synejre J. Macdonough
Crook Fin E. P. Wilks
Ursula MaySylvie
GirU of the Village : Emma Hinckley, Ellie Vinton, NeOie Howard, Kitty
Maxwell, Fanny McNeil, Ada Featherstone, Miss Hamilton, Miss Donaldson,
lilss Porter, Miss Brooks, Miss Barton, Miss Kirwin, and Miss iCirklaiKL
''Our First Families" was seen here for the first time Sept 23,
and the cast was :
James Lewis
. John Drew
Vinrinia Brooks
. Rart(
Leonardo Tompkvns
Ceoffi^y Knickeroocker
Van Horn Knickerbocker,
Charles Fisher
Rateal Lodovid . . Charles Leclercq
Grace Josselyn . . Georgine Flagg
Mrs. Stanhope . . . Fanny Morant
Mrs. Van Renselleer, Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Kitty Ludlum .... Nellie Howard
£Ilie Vandam . . . Emma Hinckley
This was the first appearance at this theatre of James Lewis,
Laura Joyce, and Mrs. G. H. Gilbert. "Needles and Pins" had
its first performance on any stage Nov. 9, with this cast :
Sue Murray . • .
Grigg Hart Conway
VanCortUndt . . . F. V. Bennett
Ten Eyck E. Sterling
Rutgers J. Macdonough
Htbe Josseljm .... Laura Jovcc
Eva Ada Renaa
Celestine Maggie Harold
Amelia Blanche Weaw
Christopher Vandusen . Chas. Fisher
Sergeant Macdonald Mr. Roberts
Mrs. Vandusen
Dosie Heffron
Silena Vandusen
Slot ....
. Fanny Morant
Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
. . . Ada Rehan
. . Mr. Beekman
. . Mr. Lawrence
Mary Forest . . . .May Fiekfinc
Caroline .... Maggie Harola
Nicholas Geagle .... Jas. Lewis
Kit Vandusen John Brand
Tom Versus John Drew
Jooah E. P. Wilks
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Mr. Daly's adaptation of Genre's ''Zamina, or the Rover of
Cambaye/' was done for the first time on any stage Jan. i8, 1881,
when Digby Bell first appeared here. The cast was :
His Oriental Excellency Bomma
Poota Digby Bell
Captain Trafalgar . . . Harry Lacy
Lumlini Strakoschini . James Lewis
Simmondsino Rinaldo, Charles Leclercq
Signorina Zamina . • Laura Jovce
Meada May Sylvie
Muttra Ada Rehan
Naucbida .... Maggie Harold
Frenchinini
Africanus •
E. P. woks
Thomas Hen^
Luna DelamaniuDg
Montiel John Brand
Moro Khan . . • J. Macdonoo^
AUabad Wm. PaulBovn
Morok Mr. Roberts
Panalon Mr. Lawrence
Nuna May Fiekfing
" Needles and Pins " was revived Feb. 14, and acted until March
4, when it reached its one hundredth performance.
" Cinderella at School " was produced March 5, for the first time
on any stage. It was a musical comedy by Woolson Morse, para-
phrased from Aukenbrodel's play, as was W. T. Robertson's comedy
of " School. " The cast was :
Zenobia Tropics
Miss Globes .
Jenkinson . .
Niobe Marsh .
Merope Mallow
Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Miss A. Penii^
. . E. P. WiDei
. . May FieUiiis
• Laura Joyce
Arthur Bicycle • • . Harry Lacy
Jack Polo John Brand
Syntax James Lewis
Lord Lawntennys . Charles Leclercq
Professor Kindergarten . Paul Bown
Psyche Persimmons . . Ada Rehan
The season closed on April 30, with "Our First Families^"
" Needles and Pins " (third act), and " Cinderella at School " (third
act). There were produced during the season : " First Families,"
fifty-six times; "Needles and Pins," one hundred and three;
" Zamina," thirty; "Cinderella at School," sixty-five times.
A summer season commenced May 2 for four weeks, with Eaton's
comedy, "All the Rage," and closed May 28.
The next season began Aug. 9, 1881, with "Cinderella at
School." Among the newcomers to the theatre were Geo. Van-
denhoflf, Jr., W. J. Nowlan, and Mr. Bedell. Joseph H. Tooker
was business manager. " Quits, or A Game of Tit for Tat " was
seen Sept. 7, for the first time on any stage. W. J. Le Mope
and Helen Tracy appeared for the first time at this theatre, under
Daly's management
On Sept. 20 all of the theatres in New York, also in many other
cities throughout the country, were closed in consequence of Presi-
dent James A. Garfield's death at Elberon, Long Branch, N. J»
Sept. 19. All save Daly's, the Windsor, and the variety theatres
were again closed Sept. 26, when the final obsequies were per-
formed at Cleveland, Ohio.
On Oct 5 "Americans Abroad," by Edgar Fawcett, was first
acted, and was a failure. "Royal Youth," for the first time ia
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America, Oct. 22. This was another failure. Helen Bancroft
was in the cast
" The Passing Regiment " was a comedy adapted by Mr. Daly
from the German of G. Von Moser and Herr Schoenthan ; it was
presented Nov. 10, with this cast :
Linthieiuii Winthrop, J. W. Shannon
If ilinda Winthrop, Mrs. Charles Poole
Telka Essoff . . . Virginia Brooks
Pereg[rine Bunker . . . E. Bartram
Mathilda Bunker . . . May Sylvie
Young Mr. Ho£EmeUter . E. P. Wilks
Col. Van Kleek . . Chas. Rockwell
Dolf Van TasseB, Harry Macdonough
MiUy Merritt
Scipio . .
Manr Anne
Sopnie . .
Solomoa
Linda . .
Paul Exter
Thorpe Sydam
Georgine Flagf
. Mr. Eldridge
Kate Gumey
Miss Parkhufst
. J. J. Douglass
Marie WiUiams
B. T. Ringgokl
. . DigbyBeU
''Odette/' an adaptation from M. Sardou by Mr. Daly, was first
acted Feb. 6, 1882, and cast thus:
Gen. Clermont .
Duke de Meryan
De Frontenac
Anatole Morizot .
Sir Henry Pecock
Chevalier Carvani
. W. J. Le Moyne
. . D. R. Young
Geo. Vandenhoflf^ Jr.
Chas. Leclercq
. . . H. Roberts
. . . W. BedeU
The Infant Berangere, Little Angelica
Jeanne Miss Hapgood
Count Clermont . . . . H. M. Pitt
De Lahoche John Drew
Bechamel James Lewis
Cardailhan Geo. Parkes
Dr. Oliva John Moore
Eostache . . . . W. H. Beekman
Jaques Mr. Hamilton
Baroness Conaro-Doria,
Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Madame Mori«>t . . . Nellie Howard
Princess de Gortz . Emma Hinckley
•' Miss ** Sarah . . . Agnes Perring
Laurent Mr. Saleon
Narcisse C. Jackson
Ignacio Esteban . . . . E. Sterling
The Countess .... Ada Rehan
Berangere Bijou Heron
Juliette May Fielding
Olga Isabelle Evesson
{eannette Emily Denia
file. Bertin .... LiUie Vinton
On April 3 a roatin6e performance of '' Odette " was given in aid
of the Actors* Fund. Henry Miller was in the cast
"Gironetto the Weather Cock," adapted for this theatre by
Robert Stoepel and Fred. Williams, was first acted April 13.
The season closed May 2a There were acted during its course :
* Cinderella at School," fortv times; "Quits," twenty-seven;
•Raven's Daughter," four; *'Frou Frou," eight; "Americans
Abroad," seventeen; "Royal Youth," eleven; "Passing Regi-
ment," one hundred and two; "Odette," seventy-seven; "Giro-
netto," forty-four.
The fourth season commenced on Aug. 9, with "The Passing
Regiment" "Mankind" had its first representation in America
Sept 5. In it Yorke Stephens (his first appearance here) acted
Warren, Florence Elmore (first appearance here) played Maitland,
Hattie Russell (her first appearance), and Helen Leyton made
her American d^but, acting Melton. Among the first appearances
here were Laura Le Claire, Ida Aubrey, and William Morris. The
550 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE C««^
theatre was closed evening, Oct. g, for a dress rehearsal of Pinero's
play, " The Squire," produced Oct. lo, for the first time in America.
Virginia Dreher made her d6but with this company as Christie
Haggerstone. This lady studied under John W. Norton of St
Louis, and was first seen in that city March 30, 1882, at the Grand
Opera House, as Julia in ''The Hunchback." She was married in
1882 to Mr. Dreher, a German music teacher, of Louisville, Ky.
After his death she went on the stage and was Ada Rehan's only
successful rival at this theatre, liliss Dreher had many suitorsi
but chose G. F. Postlethwaite, a young wealthy Knglishman,
whom she married. She is now living in retirement at Chicaga
She retired from the stage after her return from Europe with Mr.
Daly's company, September, 1887. The cast of "The Squire"
was:
Rev. Mr. Dormer
Lieut. Thomdyke .
Gilbert Hythe . . .
Gunnison . . . .
Ized Haggerstone .
The Shabby Parson,
. Chas. Fisher
. . John Drew
Yorke Stephens
fames Lewis
liam GUbert
E. Tom Webber
Rob Johns, Jr. . . W. H. Bedrmai
Mr. Fell . . George Vandenhoff, Jr.
Kate Verity Ada Rdun
Christie Haggerstone, Virginia Drdier
Felicity May Fiekiiog
Mrs. Fell Agnes Perrin;
" Our English Friend," by the author of " A Passing Regiment"
and ''An Arabian Night," was first acted here Nov. 25, when
Clement Bainbridge made his first appearance here as Frederic
"She Would and She Would Not" was produced Jan. 15, 1883
(not as announced for the first time in New York in fourteen
years). The cast here was:
Don Manuel .... Chas. Fisher
Don Philip John Drew
Don Octavio . . . Yorke Stephens
Trapanti James Lewis
Soto Wm. Gilbert
Donna Rosara . . Virginia Drdier
Violetta Mav Fielding
Flora Helen Lcytoa
Donna Hypolita .... Ada Rehas
An adaptation by Mr. Daly from the French of Georges Ohnct,
entitled "Serge Panine," had its first performance Feb. i, with
this cast:
Serge Panine .
Max Cayrol
Tommy Diele .
Jack Manning
Parsons . .
Baron Hertzog
. . John Drew
. Chas. Fisher
James Lewis
Yorke Stephens
E. Tom Webber
Chas. Leclercq
Aga Mrs. Gilbert
Micheline May Fielding
Letty Belgew Mary Shaw
Mrs. Belgew .... Fanny Moraitt
Jenny de Cemas . . . Aaa Rehan
This was Fanny Morant's first appearance here this season,
and also that of Mary Shaw. " Serge Panine " was a failure and
was withdrawn Feb. 7 for "The Squire." On March 28 "Seven
Twenty-eight, or Casting the Boomerang ** was acted for the first
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time. It was an adaptation by Mr. Daly from the German of Von
Schoenthan. The season closed April 7. John L. Stoddard began
art lectures April 9.
There were acted during the season: "Passing Regiment/'
twenty-four times; "Mankind," forty; "The Squire," sixty-three;
-Our English Friends," fifty-eight; "She Would and She Would
Not," twenty-nine; "Seven Twenty-eight," fifty-one.
Carrie Swain appeared April 23 with "Cad the Tomboy." The
French opera company with Mile. Th^o and Capoul in " La Fille
de Madame Angot " Th^o took a benefit and made her last ap-
pearance in America May 22, when the programme was " La Mas-
cotte" (first act), "Cloches de Comeville" (third act), and, for the
first time in America, "Pomme d'Api." This closed the season.
The season of 1883-84 opened Aug. 23 with James Du£f*s com-
pany in the operetta " Heart and Hand," and cast thus:
Prince George Sweet
Micaela Marie Conran
Joseffa Louise Pauilin
Morales .... Wallace Macrearjr
Donna Scholastica . . . Rosa Cook
The King J. H. Ryley
The dramatic season commenced Oct. 2 with "Dollars and
Sense," from the German of L'Arronge, by Daly. The company
was: Ada Rehan, Mrs. Gilbert, May Fielding, Virginia Dreher,
Helen Le)rton, Lizzie Jeremy, Agnes Perring, Jean Gordon, Bell
Brown, Maggie Marshall, Louise Crissy, May Irwin, Charles
Fisher, James Lewis, John Drew, Chas. Leclercq, Wm. Gilbert,
Yorke Stephens, Geo. Parkes, C. Bainbridge, W. H. Thompson,
John Stapleton, Henry Saleon, Wm. Collier, and W. H. Beekman.
The cast of " Dollars and Sense " was :
Pierre Tremont . . . Chas. Fisher
Eliphalet Lamb .... }as. Lewis
Col. Jefferson Quincy Briggs,
C. Leclercq
Harry Latimer .... John Drew
Jack Stephens . . Yorke Stephens
Groggles . . . . W. H. Thompson
Roberts W. H. Beekman
Sophie Lamb .... Mrs. Gilbert
Syoilla Briggs . . Virginia Dreher
Hope Hammerster . . May Fielding
Lizzie Lizzie Jeremy
Lyddy Miss Marshall
Phronie Ada Rehan
" Girls and Boys " was acted for the first time in America, Dec.
5. Bijou Fernandez and Kitty Paterson were in the cast. It
was withdrawn Dec. 12 for "Seven Twenty-eight," which had
this cast:
Flos Ada Rehan
Hypato Mrs. Gilbert
Dora Virginia Dreher
Jessie Helen Leyton
Barses James Lewis
CarRss John Drew
Gasleagh .... Chas. Leclercq
Hollyhock .... Yorke Stephens
Tamberidi Wm. Gilbert
The Postman . . W. H. Thompson
Jobebus W. Beekman
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"The Country Girl," altered from Wycherly's "Country Wife,"
was presented Feb. i6, 1884, for the first time in New York since
1839. The cast was :
Jacob Moody •
rille .
> . . Chas. Fisher
Dick Melville John Drew
Ned Harcourt . . Yorke Stephens
Sbarkish Geo. Parkes
Robin W. Beekman
Old WiU J. Sta{>letOD
Mrs. Althea . . • Vimnia Drdier
Lucy Helen Leyton
Peggy Thrift Ada Rehan
"Red Letter Nights, or Catching a Croesus," an adaptation from
the German, by Mr. Daly, was first acted March 12. The season
closed April la
A summer season opened April 24, with the first production in
America of Strauss' opera, "A Night in Venice," by James C
Duff's opera company. It had this cast:
Duke of Urbino . . Walter Temple
Barthomeo Delacqua . . Aug. Bruno
Stefano Barbaruccio, D. G. Longworth
Georgia Testaccio . . £. P. Wilks
Pappacoda £. L. Connell
Constantia . . . Maude Waldemere
Caramello • . . W. H. Fitzgerald
Centurio
Balbi .
Annina .
Ciboletta
Barbara
Agricola
Enrico .
. ... Ida Ben
. . . Alex. If air
• . Louise Lester
. . Marie Hcmter
. . Alice ViDcent
. . Marie Batzman
Master Hampshire
There was a pigeon ballet, with Eugenia Cappalini as premiin.
A charity matine^ in aid of the Home of the Holy Family occurred
May 26, when " Seven Twenty-eight *' was given. This closed the
season.
Lotta appeared here Sept. 15 in^'Mamzelle Nitouche," whidi
had this cast:
Celestin C. H. Bradshaw
Fernand .... Frederick Darrell
Major R. J. Dustan
Loriot J. H. Stuart
Gustave .... Edgar F. Girard
First Soldier . . C. Harrie Hopper
Second Soldier . . Charles Stevens
Director of Theatre
Stage Manager .
The Lady Superior
Lydia Blette . •
The Janitress . .
Corinne ....
Sylvia ....
. . W. St. Oair
. Geo. Fredericks
Adelaide Eaton
Bertha Livingstone
. . Alice Brown
Josie Shepherd
. . DoUie Dekoj
Josie Shepherd is the daughter of Mrs. Wm. J. Florence.
Mr. Daly, having made a European trip with his company,
began his regular season Oct. 7, 1884, with the German play of
"A Wooden Spoon," for the first time on any stage, by Franz Von
Schoenthan, a young author of Vienna, whose "Der Schwaen-
streich" furnished Mr. Daly with the material for "Seven
Twenty-eight." On this occasion Otis Skinner and Fred Bird
first appeared at this theatre. Edith Kingdon made her New
York debut acting Mysia. This young lady's beauty and talents
speedily made her a favorite with the Daly audiences. A great
future was predicted for her, but she evidently preferred the solid
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comforts afforded by boundless wealth to the fleeting glories of the
stage; and after a brief career at this theatre she married Mr.
George Gould, the ''multimillionaire/' September, 1886, and re-
tired into private life.
On Nov. 15 Pinero's comedy '' Lords and Commons "was seen
for the first time in America, thus cast :
Earl of Caryl .... Otis Skinner
Lord Percy Lewiscoort . Chas. Leclercq
Dr. Palnacott Fred Bond
Tom Jervoise .... John Drew
Senee James Lewis
Chad EdWilks
Tredger W. H. Beekman
Pressenger . . .
Countess of Caryl
Lady Neil . . .
Mrs. Deverish
Mrs. Vince . .
Miss Maplebeck .
J. Stapleton
Mrs. Gilbert
. . Ada Rehan
Virginia Dreher
. Miss Perring
• May Fielding
''Love on Crutches/' Daly's adaptation of a German comedy by
Stobitzer, was originally acted Nov. 25, and was played for the
ninetieth and last time at the matinee of Feb. 7, 1885. It had
this cast:
Sidney Austin • • • • John Drew
Guy Koverly • • • . Otis Skinner
Dr. Epenetus Jas. Lewis
Mr. Bitteredge . . . Wm. Gilbert
Eudoxia Quattles, Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Margery Gwynn • . Edith Kingdon
Netty Jennie Trevor
Podd Fred Bond
Bells W. Beekman
Annis Austin Ada Rehan
Bertha Jean Gordon
A matinee performance Jan. 8, 1885, of "One Touch of Na-
ture," by the Union Square Theatre company; "Seven Twenty-
eight," by Daly's plavers; the screen scene from "The School for
Scandal," by Wallack's company; and the "Private Secretary,"
by the Madison Square Theatre players, was for the benefit of the
Actors' Fund.
"The Recruiting Officer "was produced evening, Feb. 7, and
continued until March 23. This comedy had not been played in
this city since March 24, 1843. I^s ^^st performance in New York
was at the first Nassau Street Theatre Sept 13, 1750. The cast
here was :
Captain Plume
Capt. Brazen .
Justice Ballance
Sergeant Kite
Worthy . . .
Bollock . . .
Appletree . .
. John Drew
Geo. Parkes
Chas. Fisher
James Lewis
Otis Skinner
Wm. Gilbert
. Fred Bond
Pearman EdWilks
Stewart W. H. Beekman
Mistress Melinda Virginia Dreher
Rose May Fielding
Lucy May Irving
Sylvia Ada Rehan
•* She Would and She Would Not " was revived on Feb. 24, and
•The Country Girl." Feb. 28. "A Woman's Won't" preceded
the comedy, with this cast: The Father-in-law, Mr. Lewis; the
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Husband, Mr. Skinner ; the Man Servant, Mr. Gilbert ; the Mother-
in-law, Mrs. Gilbert; the Wife, Miss Fielding; the Maid Servant,
May Irwin. It was an adaptation from the German O'Gott Sei
Dank, Der Tisch 1st' Gedeckt") and although done on the road
by Mr. Daly's company had never been played here. Under the
title of "Dieu Mercil Le Couvert Est Mis," it had long been a
favorite French farce.
The first performance on any stage of Mr. Daly's adaptation
from the German of Franz Von Schoenthan, entitled '* A Night
OfiF, or a Page from Balzac," took place March 4. The cast was:
Justinian Babbitt • . James Lewis
Harry Damask • • Francis Carlyle
Jack Mulberry . . Herbert Gresham
Lord Mulberry . . Charles Leclercq
Prowl £. McLaughlin
Mrs. Zantippe Babbitt,
Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Misbe Percy Haswdl
Angelica Damask . . Laura HansoQ
Susan Catherine Lewis
Maria Eu^eaie Upbam
Marcus Brutus Snap . Henry Dtnj
The season closed March 18; the comedy was supplemented by
an original epilogue in verse, by Edgar Fawcett, and delivered by
the members of the company, who had appeared in the play. The
theatre was closed March 20, in order to give Clara Morris an
opportunity for a final rehearsal of Dumas' "Denise." The first
performance in America of this play occurred April 21. The cast
was:
Denise Clara Morris
Martha Bijou Heron
Clarisse Blanche Thome
Madame de Thasette . Effie Germon
Madame Brissot, Mrs. Thomas Whiffen
Madame de Pontf errand,
Agnes Perring
Femand de Thasette . A. L. Lipman
M. de Pontf errand . • George Paritti
A Domestic .... E. P. Wilks
Andre Joseph Haworth
Thouvennin .... Frank Losee
M. Brissot H. A. Weaver
This was Clara Morris's first appearance at this theatre. She
played three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Florence b^an a
month's stay Sept. 7, in "Our Governor." "The Mighty Dollar"
was produced Sept. 28, with this cast :
Hon. Bard well Slote . W. J. Florence
Mrs. Gen*l Gilflory, Mrs. W. J. Florence
Charley Brood . . . Earle Sterlincf
Lord Cairngorme . Henry Holland
Arthur Lemaitre . . . Edwin Nalod
Hon. Geo. Saville . . J. H. Browne
Geo. Washington Skidmore,
F. C. Wells
Lafayette Berry . . . C. W. Parker
Tarquinious Darwin . . W. Macready
Senator Weatherwax
Hon. D. Hogwhistle .
Clara Dart . . . .
Blanch Mossthome .
Miss Hopeful
Col. Dart .
Roland Vance
Csesar . .
Libby Ray .
. H. WiUiams
Jas. Stantoo
Ethel Greybrookc
. Hattie Russell
Mrs. Chas. Pcten
James Doon
. . Cyril Scarie
R. HastinA
Minnie Raddioe
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The Florences closed Oct. 3.
The winter season opened Oct. 7, 1885, with Pinero's "The
Magistrate." It was acted for the first time in America, and
played for the seventy-fourth and last time, Dec 9 (mating).
Hamilton Bell made his American d^but in it. The cast
CU Fanington . . . Hamiltoo Bell
Beatrice Edith Kingdoa
Popbam May Irwin
Police Inspector . . Augustus Yorke
A|;atha Ada Rehan
^leus Potket . . . James Lewis
Col. Lukyn John Drew
Captain Otis Skinner
Evening of Oct. Q " A Night Off " was revived, and Mrs. G. H.
Gilbert made her first appearance this season. ''A Night Off"
was played for the last time Oct 13. On Oct. 14, ''The Merry
Wives of Windsor/' arranged in four acts, was produced :
Sir John Falstaff
Master Slender .
Sir Hugh Evans .
Doctor Gains
Host of the Garter
Mistress Pase
Mistress Quickly .
Fenton ....
Master Shallow .
Francis Ford . .
. . Gharles Fisher
• . James Lewis
. Gharles Leclercq
. William Gilbert
Inn, Frederick Bond
Virginia Dreher
Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
. £. Hamilton-Bell
. . John Moore
. . . John Drew
George Page .
Ancient Pistol
Corporal Nym
Bardolph . .
Robin . .
Simple . . .
Rugby . .
Mistress Ford
Anne Page
Otis Skinner
Geo. Parkes
. . John Wood
. . H. Roberts
Bijou Femandes
WUUam CoUier
£. P. Wilks
. . Ada Rehan
Edith KingdoD
This comedy was acted, for the thirty-fifth and last time, matinte
Feb. 13. 1886. Night "She Would and She Would Not" was re-
vived. The cast was nearly the same as that of the previous
season, except that Edith Kingdon was the Donna Rosara. A
trifle from the French, called "A Wet Blanket/' was also done.
On Feb. 15, 16, 17, it was repeated.
"The Country Girl " was revived Feb. 18, previous to which was
played the farce, " A Sudden Shower. *• A new comedy from the
German, by Mr. Daly, entitled "Nancy & Ca/' was produced
evening of Feb. 24. The cast was:
£benezer Griffing . . Jamei Lewis
Captain Renseiler . . Otis Skinner
Tippy Brasher . . . Wm. Gilbert
Young Sikes Stockslow, Geo. Parkes
Mrs. Dauffery Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Keefe O'Keete .... John Drew
A Bellboy Mr. Wood
Oriana Virginia Dreher
Daisey Edith Kingdon
The New Girl .... May Irwin
Nanqr Brasher .... Ada Rehan
John L. Stoddard commenced a course of illustrated lectures
morning, March 15. The season closed May i, 1886, with "Nancy
ft Co." There were played during this season: "Nancy & Co., *
leventy-seven times; "The Magistrate/' seventy-five; "A Night
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Off," forty-three; "Merry Wives," thirty-five; "She Would and
She Would Not," five; "The Country Girl," eight; "A Wet
Blanket," five; "A Sudden Shower," eight; "Love on Crutches,"
twice.
The Rosina Vokes company commenced on May 3 with "In
Honor Bound," in which Courtenay Thorpe, W. G. Elliot, Leslie
Chester, and Agnes Miller were seen; "My Milliner's Bill," with
Brandon Thomas and Rosina Vokes in the two leading rdles; and
"A Pantomime Rehearsal," in which Weedon Grossmith, Augustus
Yorke, and Miss Vokes appeared. This company closed June 5.
Daly's company sailed for Europe May 15, and opened at the
Strand Theatre, London, May 27, in "A Night OS."
The next regular season commenced Tuesday evening, Oct 5,
1886, with the first performance on any stage of "After Business
Hours," adapted by Daly from the German of Herr BlumenthaL
The cast:
Tommy Chipper .
Richard Brandegee
Septimus . • •
Peter Raritan . .
ShoumofiE • . .
James Lewis
. John Drew
Geo. Parkes
Chas. Fisher
J. Patten
Mrs. Tommy Chipper . Mrs. Gilhert
Angolina Majlrvm
Mrs. Oive Kreesos . . Jean GocdoD
Arabella .... N^lie Usoomb
Doris Brandegee . • • Ada Rdm
It was acted for the last time Nov. 15. On Nov. 16, the first per-
formance of *'Love in Harness, or Hints to Hymen^" took place
with this cast :
Julius Nagg^t . . .
Frederick Urguhart .
Jeremiah Joblots . .
Charley Hoffman
Schlagg
Keyes
Mrs. Joblots . . .
James Lewis
. John Drew
Chas. Fisher
Otis Skinner
Wm. Gilbert
. Fred. Bond
Mrs. Gilbert
Rhoda Naggit
Jenny Joblots
Antoinette .
Myrtilla
Susan . .
Una . . .
Virmiia Dreber
. Miss Hadky
Jean Gordon
Miss St Quinten
. Grace FiUdos
. . Ada Rehan
It was acted for the seventy-third consecutive time Jan. 17, 1887.
This was Lillian Hadley's, Grace Filkins', and Lizzie St Quin-
ten *s first appearance here.
On Jan. 18 "Taming of the Shrew" was acted in its entirety
for the first time in America by Daly's company. It was cast as
follows :
CHARACTERS IN THE INDUCTION:
A Lord Geo. Clarke
Christopher Sly . . . Wm. Gilbert
A Page, representing a lady,
Master W. Collier
Huntsmen . Mr. Patten, Mr. Ireton,
Mr. Murph?
Players . . Mr. Bond, Mr. Wooa,
Miss Hadlej
The Hostess May Sjlnt
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PERSONS IN THE COMEDY:
Baptista Charles Fisher
Vincentio John Moore
Lacentio Otis Skinner
Petnichio John Drew
Gremio . • • • Charles Leclerca
Hortensio . • . . Joseph Hollana
A Pedant John Wood
A TaUor Geo. Parkes
Gnimio James Lewis
BtondeUo £. P. Wilks
Tranio .... Frederick Bond
Katharine Ada Rehan
Bianca Virs^nia Dreher
A Widow Jean Gordon
Curtis .... Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Ada Rehan was out of the cast night of March i8 and matinee
of March 19. Virginia Dreher played Katharine, and Jean Gordon,
Bianca. Miss Rehan resumed March 2a
"The Country Girl" and the farce "A Woman's Wit" were
acted afternoon of April 18, for the benefit of the Post Graduate
Hospital Fund.
On April 30 "The Country Girl" was done for the last time,
finishing a season that had probably exceeded in the wealth of its
artistic and monetary value any in Mr. Daly's career. Lester
Wallack's company opened here May 16, for a fortnight's revival
of "The Romance of a Poor Young Man/' Kyrle Bellew as
Manuel, John Gilbert as Dr. Desmaret, E. J. Henley as Laroque,
Mme. Ponisi as Mme. Laroque, Annie Robe as Marguerite, Helen
Russell as Heloise, and Fannie Addison as Brevannes. Herbert
Ayling, S. Dubois, Charles Herbert, Howard Perry, W. H. Pope,
and Carrie Elberts were also in the company. This organization
closed May 28, which marked the final appearance as a stock or-
ganization of the Wallack Theatre company.
During the summer a brick proscenium wall, twenty-four inches
thick, separated the stage from the auditorium.
Daly's company arrived from Europe Sept 26, and the season
commenced on Oct. 5, 1887, with Pinero's play, "Dandy Dick,"
for the first time in this country. The staff ojf the theatre for
this season was: scenic, James Roberts; musical, Henry Widmer;
stage, John Moore and E. P. Wilks.
"Dandy Dick" received its final performance Nov. i. "The
Railroad of Love" (adapted by Aug. Daly from "Goldfische," by
Herren Von Schoenthan and Kadelburg) was seen for the first
time in America evening of Nov. 2, and had this cast:
General Everett . .
Lieut. Howell Everett
Phenix Scuttleby .
Adam Grinnidge
lodge Van Ryker .
Benny Demaresq .
Valentine Oiprey .
Chat. Fisher
. John Drew
James Lewis
. Geo. Clarke
Chas. Leclercq
Otis Skinner
. Ada Rehan
Viva Van Ryker . . Phoebe Russell
Mrs. Eutycia Labumam,
Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Truffles £. P. Wilks
Crusty £. Ireton
Tom John Wood
Cherry Evelina Cooke
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It received its one hundredth performance Jan. 23, 1888. It
was acted for the last time Jan. 30. "A Midsummer Night's
Dream" was produced Jan. 31 in lavish style and with this
cast:
Theseus Joseph Holland
Egeus Charles Fisher
Lysander Otis Skinner
Demetrius John Drew
Quince Charles Leclerca
Snug Frederick Bond
Bottom James Lewis
Flute WiUiam Gilbert
Philostrate . . . Eugene Ormonde
Puck or Robin Goodfellow,
Snout .
Starveling
Hippolita
Helena
Hermia
Oberon
Titania
A Fairy
Bijoa
. John Wood
Edward WOb
Phcebe Russell
. Ada Rdiai
Virginia Drdier
. Alice Hood
EffieShannaa
Lizzie St. QnintCB
Peas Blossom, Cobweb, Moth, Mustard Seed, fairies at the command of Titania,
by Augustus Sohlke, Mamie and Kate O'Brien, and Master Yorer. Other €airie%
attendant upon Oberon and Titania, by Misses Sears, Conron, Cooke, Fhm,
Ferrell, Gaunt, Wharton, Helm, Bowers, and Pac^e. Attendants upon Hippolita,
by Misses Lee, Bemer, Ratcliffe, Callard, Collerd, Livingston, etc. Of the Court
of Theseus : Messrs. Revell, Finney, Reglid, Keller, Murphy, Ireton, etc
This was one of the new theatres open in New York the night of
the terrible blizzard (March 12, 1888). The season closed April
7, and two hundred and twenty-nine performances were given is
twenty-seven weeks. "Railroad of Love'' had one hundred and
eight representations ; "A Midsummer Night's Dream" held the
stage to enormous business for seventy-nine, and ''Dandy Didc"
was played thirty-two times.
The theatre reopened April 16, with Rosina Vokes and her
London comedy company. The programme was **A Pantomime
Rehearsal," "A Game of Cards" (adapted from "Une Partic
de Piquet"), and Mrs. C. A. Doremus' adaptation from the
French, "The Circus Rider." The latter was originally acted by
amateurs at the Lyceum Theatre. Those who gave Miss Vokes
support here were Felix Morris, Morton Selten, Ferd. Gottschalk,
Courtenay Thorpe, J. Rolfe, Mercedes Leigh, and Isabel Irving.
The third and last week of the triple bill began April 3a For
the week commencing May 7 the programme was " My Milliner's
Bill " and "A Double Lesson." This company closed May 26.
Mr. Daly commenced his tenth regular season Oct. 9, i883i
with "The Lottery of Love," an eccentric comedy adapted from
"Les Surprises du Divorce," with this cast:
Adolphus Doubledot . . John Drew
Benjamin Buttercorn . . James Lewis
Captain Sam Merrimac . Geo. Clarke
Tom Dangerous . . . Frederick Bond
Mrs. Zenobia Sherramy,
Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
David E. P. Wilb
Rye John Wood
Grass Mr. Morphjr
Diana Sara Chalmers
Ann Eliza .... Kitty Cheatham
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Previous to the comedy was acted, for the first time on any stage,
a classical study in one act, by Justin Huntley McCarthy (written
expressly for this theatre), in imitation of a piece by Thea de
Banville, and entitled "The Wife of Socrates." It had this cast:
Socrates .... Cbas. Wbeatleigh
Cbarmides .... Jos. HoUand
AgatboD H. Re veil
Strepsiades . . . Eugene Orrooode
Phillioa Effie Shannoa
Lysilla Jean Gordon
Aandppe Ada Rebao
This was the first appearance here of Charles Wbeatleigh.
A series of comedy revivals began Tuesday evening, Dec. 4, and
continued every Tuesday evening thereafter, with the exceptions
of Christmas and New Year's days, which fell on Tuesday, until
Feb. 19, 1889L The single seats for the ten subscription nights
were: orchestra chairs, $2$; balcony chairs, $20; dress circle
chairs, ^15; second balcony chairs, fio; stage boxes, ^200, ^150^
And Parisian, f 120 and f loa
The run of "The Lottery of Love" was interrupted the night of
Dec. 4, for a single representation of "Seven Twenty-eight," the
first in the series of subscription performances. It had this cast:
Courtney Corliss . . . John Drew
Lanncelot Bargiss . . . James Lewis
Prof. Gaslei^h . . Charles Leclercq
Mrs. Hypatia Bargiss
Mrs. G. H. GUbert
Dora Hollyhock • . Sara Chalmers
The dog in the picture *' Phisto '*
Flos AdaRehan
Jessie Kitty CHieatham
The second subscription night was Dec ii, when "She Would
and She Would Not " was presented
The third subscription night was Dec 18, when "Needles and
Pins " was acted for the first and only time in seven years. The
cast was:
Christopher Vandusen, CTharles Fisher
Mrs. Vandusen . . . Rose Eytinge
Dosie Heffron . Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Nicholas Geagle . . . James Lewis
Kit Vandusen . . . Fredlc Bond
Tom Versus John Drew
Selena Vandosen .... Ada Rehan
Mary Forest .... Jean Gonkm
Caroline Isabel Irving
" A Tragedy Rehearsed " was played Dec 26 in addition to " The
Lottery of Love." It was based on Sheridan's "The Critic."
Ada Rehan appeared as Tilburina, John Drew as Mr. Puff, and
Tames Lewis as Don Fcrolo Whiskerandos. Kitty Cheatham,
Eflfie Shannon, Isabel Irving, Joseph Holland, George Clarke,
Frederick Bond, E. P. Wilks, and John Moore were also in the
cast.
The one hundredth performance of "The Lottery of Love"
occurred Dec. 31.
"The Lottery of Love" and "A Tragedy Rehearsed" were
560 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Om
acted for the last time Jan. 7, 1889, having then run since Oct
9. Tuesday evening, Jan. 8, Geo. Farquhar's old comedy, "Tlic
Inconstant, or Wine Works Wonders " was acted for the first time
in New York in twelve years. It now had this cast :
Old Mirabel . . • Charles Fisher
Young Mirabel . . . John Drew
Dugard Joseph Holland
Captain Duretette . . George Clarke
Lamorce Jean Gordon
The Maid to Oriana and
Bisarre Louise Smith
Fomr Bravoes •
Two Gentlemen
. Ormonde, Wood,
Revell, and Mnrp^
• • • Boswocta
and Mnrpiqr
Petit William Gilbat
Oriana Ada Rdaa
Bisarre Kitty
At the end of the first act of " The Inconstant " the new act
curtain by G. Gariboldi was exhibited.
For the fifth subscription night, Jan. 15, ''Dollars and Sense"
was revived, for the first time in five years. The cast :
Mr. Pierce Tremont, Charles Fisher
Hope Hemmarsly . . Sara Chalmers
Mrs. Saphira Lamb, Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Eliphalet Lamb .... Jas. Lewis
Col. Jefferson .... Ouincy Briggs
EfiEendi Chas. Leclerco
Jack Hemmarsly . . Fred Bona
Harry Lattimer
Griggles . •
Roberts . . .
Phronie . .
Lizzie Tremont
SybiHa Briggs
. • John Drew
Chas. Wheatle^
. Edward ^^^
. . Ada Rehaa
. . AticeHood
JeanGordoa
For the sixth Tuesday night subscription performance, Jan. 22^
"Nancy & Co.," was revived, with Ada Rehan, John Drew, Otis
Skinner, James Lewis, William Gilbert, and Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
in their original rdles. Frederick Bond, Effie Shannon, Alice
Hood, and Lizzie St Quentin were also in the cast.
For the seventh subscription night, Jan. 29, "The Country Girl"
and " A Woman's Wit " were played. " The Inconstant " was acted
for the last time Feb. 4.
" An International Match " was seen Feb. 5 for the eighth sub-
scription night, and for the first time. It was an adaptation by
Mr. Daly from the German of Franz Von Schoenthan. The cast
was:
Duke of Portsmouth . Charles Fisher
Clive, Lord Ravenstoke . John Drew
Sir John Smith-Chumley
Charles Wheatleigh
Quincey Caramel . . James Lewis
Tom Middleview . • Eugene Ormonde
Mrs. Millicent Merriday
Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Mr. Selvidge .... Fredlc Bond
Griffiths Mr. Boswortk
Jenny Isabel Iniag
Doris Ada Reiiaa
A benefit matinee for the Actors* Fund was given Feb. 14.
The entire house, save the gallery, was sold at JI2. 50 a seat. The
following was the programme :
Madison Square Theatre company, in second act of " Engaged," Cheviot HiB,
E. M. Holland; Belvawney, Maurice Barrymore; Mr. SympersoOy C P. Flock-
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ton ; Angus Macalister, L. F. Massen ; Belinda Treherae, Agnes Booth ; Minnie,
Maud Harrison ; Mrs. Macfarlane, Mrs. £. J. Phillips ; Maggie, Annie Russell,
Parker, Kate Maloney.
Mrs. Lanotry and her company in the second act of *' Pygmalion and
Galatea." Pygmalion, Louis Cadvert; Leucippe, Sydney Herbert; Chrysos,
Frederick Everill; Mimos, Wm. Spencer; Cynisca, Hattie Russell; Daphne,
Ro$t Roberts ; Myrine, Katherine Florence ; Galatea, Mrs. Langtry.
Mrs. Potter, Kyrlb Bellbw, and Mrs. Potter's company in the drama from
tht French of Delpit, entitled <*Mlle. de Bressier.'* Jacques Rosney, Kyrle
Bellew; M. Henri de Guessiant, B. F. Horning; Georset, Chas. W. Butler;
Mme. Rosney, Helen Bancroft ; Nelly, Lizzie Hudson ; Auralie, Alice Butler ;
Mrs. Potter as MUe. de Bressier.
•*A Tragedy Rehearsed,*' by Daly's company — Mr. Pu£E, John Drew; Mr.
Dangle, Joseph Holland; Mr. Sneer, Hamilton Revell; Stage Manager, John
Moore. Characters in the tragedy : Earl of Leicester, George Garke ; Burleigh,
Murphy ; Walter Raleigh, Frederick Bond ; Christopher Hatton, Edward Wilks ;
Gov. of Tilbury Fort, Charies Leclercq ; Master of the Horses, John Wood ; a
Benefactor, Eugene Ormonde; Two Sentinels, Bosworth, Smith; First Niece,
£ffie Shannon ; Second Niece, Isabel Irvins; Confidante, Kitty Cheatham; Don
Ferolo Whlskerandos, James Lewis ; TilbuiiDLa, Ada Rehan.
On Feb. 19 ''The Squire" was revived for the tenth and last
subscription performance. Ada Rehan, James Lewis, Charles
Fisher, and John Drew had the rdles assumed by them in the
first American production of the play at this theatre — Oct. 10,
1882. Jean Gordon, Wm. Gilbert, Frederick Bond, Joseph Hol-
land, and Kitty Cheatham were the new faces seen.
" An International Match " was acted for the last time March 6,
and on March 7 ''The Taming of the Shrew" was revived, and
continued until March 28, when "Samson and Delilah," an adapta-
tion by Mr. Daly from the French of A. Bisson, was acted for the
first time. The cast was :
Goliah Puttybank . . James Lewis
Tndge Suttle Gea Qarke
uuiuis Olljrphant . . Frederick Bond
i>e Lancev de Loosey, Charles Leclerca
Paul Raslem . . . Joseph Hollana
Audrey Olhrphant . . • Ada Rehan
Mrs. Raxauna Puttybank
Mrs. G. H. GUbert
Angelina Jelateen Kitty Cheatham
Miss Lightbody . . . Louise Smith
Susan Evelina Cook
eck Prynse John Drew
aj Vortex . . . . C Wheatleigh
Dr. Soothem W. Gilbert
Matthew Pulpey .... £. Wilks
John L. Stoddard commenced a series of Lenten matinees
March 21. The first course was given on Mondays and Thurs-
days, March 25, April i, 4, 8, and 11. The second on Tuesdays
and Fridays, March 26, April 2, 5, 9, and 12. For the last week
of Mr. Daly's season, '' Samson and Delilah ** was played April
22-24; "A Night Off," April 25; "The Squire" April 26, and
matinee, April 27; and "Seven Twenty-eight," evening, April 27,
when the tenth season terminated. It had lasted thirty weeks,
and during that time seventeen different plays were presented*
Counting the extra nutin^es for charity given, the season com-
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prised two hundred and forty performances. The number of
performances given each play was: "The Lottery of Love,"
one hundred and five; "The Inconstant," thirty-nine; "An In-
ternational Match," thirty-four; "The Taming of the Shrew,"
twenty-four; "Samson and Delilah," thirty-two; "The Wife of
Socrates," fifty-eight; "A Tragedy Rehearsed" and "Popping the
Question," seventeen each; "Seven Twenty-eight" and "The
Squire," three each; "A Night Oflf," and "Dollars and Sense,"
two each; and "Nancy & Co.," "Needles and Pins," "The
Country Girl," "She Would and She Wouldn't," and "A
Woman's Won't," once each.
A summer season opened April 29, with Rosina Vokes and her
company in "A Game of Cards," "My Milliner's Bill," and "The
Rough Diamond," Rosina Vokes in the chief rdle in each. In
her company were Helena Dacre, Helen Standish, Felix Morris,
Morton Selten, Courtenay Thorpe, F. Gottschalk, and J. Rolfe
This bill was continued up to May 9, when were produced " My
Uncle's Will," "My Lord in Livery." and "The Old Musician,^'
the latter an adaptation by Felix Morris from a French source.
In none of these had Rosina Vokes previously appeared in this
city.
The audience was dismissed on the evening of June 8, shortly
after nine o'clock, owing to a sudden indisposition on the part of
Rosina Vokes, and the season ended.
Sol Smith Russell began an engagement Aug. 269 1889, with
"A Poor Relation," produced for the first time in New YoA.
The cast was:
Noah Vale . . .
Roderick Faye . .
Jasper Stenett . . .
Sociable Smith . .
Marmaduke O'Haley
Rachael Worriner .
Sol Smith Russell
Alfred Hudson
. Charles Kent
Louis Carpenter
. R. F. Sullivan
Lillian Owen
Patch .... Little Hazel Chappd
Dollar Faye Grace Filkms
Eunice Faye .... Maud Hosford
Scollops Merri Osborne
Rip Master Richards
This piece was originally produced Oct. 5, 1888, at the Metro-
politan Opera House, Columbus, Ohio.
Mr. Daly opened his regular season Oct. 2 with "The Golden
Widow," adapted by him from Sardou's "Marquise." The cast
was:
Marquis de Campanilla, James Lewis
Tom de Camp .... John Drew
Papa Bieelow . . Charles Wheatleigh
Randolpn Windrop . Frederick Bond
Dick Chedney . . Sydney Herbert
Lucky Silez . . . William Hamilton
Baliron Charles Ledercq
AdaRalm
NinaFreedi
Tryphena Magillicundy
Mrs. Colorado Peck
Miss Aurelia Brown
Mrs. Annie Yeamaos
Lou Bigelow Kate Best
Kitty Kitty Cheathia
Mme. Coralie Coraline . Mrs. Gilbot
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Mrs. YeamanSy Nina Freeth, Kate Best, Sydney Herbert, and
William Hamilton were seen for the first time on Mr. Daly's
stage. The play was a failure, and was acted for the last time
Oct. 21.
"The Great Unknown" followed Oct. 22. It was adapted by
Daly from " Die Beruhmte Frau " (by Franz von Scbonthan and
Gustav Kadelburg), and was acted for the first time on any stage.
It had this cast :
Jeremiah Jarrawaj . . James Lewis
Cousin Ned John Drew
The 0*DonneU Don, Wilton Lackaye
Tom Prowde . . . Sydney Herbert
Patrick T. J. Cronin
Aunt Penelope . Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Arabella Jarraway, Mrs. Annie Yeamans
The Widow Munldttrick, Sara Chalmers
Miss Twitters Nita Sjrkes
MUe. Agathe . . • Adelaide Prince
Pansy Isabel Irving
Etna AdaRehan
The original piece was acted at Amberg's Theatre a few nights
before. Wilton Lackaye withdrew from the cast, after playing
a few nights. Frederick Bond afterwards played the O'Donnell
Don.
The first of the annual subscription performances of this season
occurred Dec. 3, when ** The Passing Regiment " was revived.
The changes in the cast from the original production included
Chas. Wheatleigh for W. J. Le Moyne, Mr. Ormonde for Digby
Bell, Geo. Clarke for George Parkes, Frederick Bond for H. M.
Pitt, and Adelaide Prince for May Fielding.
'' A Night Off " was revived Dec 10, with this cast :
Iostinian Babbitt . . James Lewis
iarry Damask . . Frederick Bond
Lofd Mulberry . Charles Wheadeigh
Marcus Brutus Snap, Charles Ledercq
Mrs. Zantippe Babbitt
Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Angelina Damask . . Sara Chalmers
Susan Isabel Irving
Mulberry John Drew
Prowl E. P. Wilks
Nisbe Ada Rehan
Maria Miss Wharton
** The Great Unknown " was played for the sixty-fifth and last
time Dec. 16. For the third subscription night, Dec 17, "As
You Like It," was presented for the first time by this company.
The cast was :
The Duke .... Chas. Wheatleigh
Frederick .... Geo. Middleton
Amiens Heinrich Koeke
Jaqnes Geo. Clarke
A Lord Wm. Hamilton
ht Beau .... Sydney Herbert
Charles Hobart Bosworth
Oliver Eugene Ormonde
A Person Representing
* Hymen .... Kitty Cheatham
Jaaues James Wallis
Orlando John Drew
Adam Charles Fisher
Dennis Richard Knowles
Touchstone .... James Lewis
Corin Charles Leclercq
Rosalind Ada Rehan
Celia Henrietta Crosman
Phoebe Jean Gordon
Audrey Isabel Irving
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This was Ada Rehan's first appearance as Rosalind, and the
first appearance at this theatre of Henrietta Crosman. Gea
Clarke, although ill for several days, insisted on playing, and
lay on a mattress in his dressing-room when off the stage.
''The Railroad of Love" was revived Jan. 7, 1890, for one night
only. For the subscription night of Jan. 14 "Seven Twenty-
eight " was repeated. In consequence of the death of her father
Ada Rehan was unable to play the night of Jan. 18. The news
of Mr. Crehan's (correct name) death was received at the theatre
during the matinee performance, and Mr. Daly changed the bill
for the evening, and substituted "A Night Off" for "As Yoo
Like It," Kitty Cheatham appearing as Nisbe, Miss Rehan's
original rdle. " She Would and She Would Not " was revived
Jan. 28. " As You Like It " was acted for the fiftieth time Fek
3. Geo. Clarke, who had been ill, then returned to the cast as
Jaques. "As You Like It" was acted Feb. 10, and repeated
afternoons of Feb. 12 and 15. It was then withdrawn, with a
record of sixty performances. For the usual Tuesday night sub-
scription revival, Feb. 11, "The Country Girl" and "A Woman's
Won't " were played.
The night of Feb. 12 saw the first performance on any stage
of "A Priceless Paragon," adapted by Mr. Daly from Sardou's
comedy, "Belle Maman." The cast was:
Victor Gerval John Drew
Daveneys .... Eugene Ormonde
Berard Sydney Herbert
Varoche Geo. T. Ulmer
Narcisse Bunnitrop . . James Lewis
Dr. Poulot . . . Charles Wheatleigh
Adhemar . . . Jerome Kingsbury
Chevalier Rosamonde, Charles Leclercq
Mme. Filoche Mrs. G. H. Gilbcft
Victorine Rosamonde, Sara Chalmcn
Dina Faudelle .... Ada Rehan
Renaud Frederick Bond
Jolly T. J. Croniii
Susette Isabel Ining
Phemie Kate BeH
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This was the first appearance at this theatre of Geo. Ulmer.
As You Like It " was repeated matinte, Feb. 22.
A Priceless Paragon " was seen in a somewhat condensed form
on Feb. 25, and was preceded by a one-act play, "The Prayer"
put into English by Maurice F. Egan, from the French rf
Francois Copp^e. The cast: Mile. Rose, Ada Rehan; Zellie»
Adelaide Prince ; Blanche, Miss Conron ; Jacques Leroux, George
Clarke; the Old Priest, C. Wheatleigh; an Officer, Eugene
Ormonde.
The Stoddard morning lectures commenced Feb. 27. Afternoon
of Feb. 28, Max O'Rell lectured for the benefit of the Bethlehem
Day Nursery.
The last performance of "A Priceless Paragon" and "The
Prayer" occurred at the matinee, March 5, and ^'A Midsummer
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Night's Dream " was revived for the evening performance and
continued until March 2a
Stoddard's lectures were given March 15, 17, 20, 24, 27. "A
Midsummer Night's Dream " was repeated March 17, 2a On
March 21, 22, and matinee, March 22, and nights March 24, 2$,
''The Taming of the Shrew" was played with nearly its former
cast.
Sydney Grundy's comedy, " Haroun Alraschid and His Mother-
in-law" ("An Arabian Night"), was produced March 26; also, on
the same night, ''Miss Hoyden's Husband," a one-act condensa-
tion of Richard Brinsley Sheridan's old play, ''A Trip to Scar-
borough." This latter, in turn, is a modincation of Sir John
Vanburgh's "Relapse," which was intended by its author as a
sequel to CoUey Gibber's "Love's Last Shift. These are the
casts of the two plays :
"MISS HOYDEN'S HUSBAND"
Lord Foppington . . Charles Ledercq
Sir Tunbelly Qumsy
Charles Wheatleigh
Colonel Townley . . Eugene Ormonde
Mistress Coupler . . Adelaide Prince
Miss Hojrden 8 Nurse . . May Sylvie
Young Fashion . . . Geo. Clarke
Lory Frederick Bond
Nicodemus . . . . H. Bosworth
Amanda LiUtan Darley
Berinthia Maud Je£Eries
Miss Hoyden Ada Rehan
•^HAROUN ALRASCHID AND HIS MOTHER-IN-LAW"
Georgie Sara Chalmen
Ralph Onnerod . . . Geo. Qarke
Barbara .... Lucille Neilson
Dobson T. J. Cronin
Arthur Hummingtop • . John Drew
Mrs. GiUibrand . Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
ioshua Gillibrand Frederick Bond
)aisy Maitland . . . Isabel Irving
Rosa Colombier . . Kitty Cheatham
There was no performance Good Friday night, April 4. On
April 7, 8, 9, 10, " Haroun Alraschid " and '' Miss Hoyden's Hus-
band " were played, and at matinee April 1 1 and night of April
12, "Seven Twenty-eight." The season closed April 12.
Rosina Yokes began a spring term April 14. Her first week's
bill consisted of " Percy Pendragon " (from H. J. Byron's " Mar-
ried in Haste"); F. W. Sidney's comedietta, "Wig and Gown;"
and B. C Stephenson's "A Double Lesson." The first two were
new to this city. The casts were :
Percy Pendragon
Augustus Vere
"PERCY PENDRAGON"
Felix Morris | Ethel Grainger Vere . Emily Bancker
Grant Stewart Landlord Robert Rivers
**WIG AND GOWN"
Frank Warburton, Courtenay Thorpe I Edith Golding . .
Phil BuffingtOQ . . . Charles J. Bell I Polly Meadowleigfa .
EmQy Bancker
Rosina Yokes
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"A DOUBLE LESSON"
Sir John MoncriefiEe
Ferdinand Gottschalk
Primmer Felix Morris
Harry Fielding . Courtenay Thorpe
Lady MoncriefiEe . • • Eleanor Laae
Perkins Elsie Lombard
Miss St Almond . . . Rosina Yokes
"Awakening," "The Circus Rider," and "My Lord in Liveiy-
formed the programme April 28. " Awakening " was " Tears, Idle
Tears" in a new form and title, and was here acted by Rosina
Yokes* company for the first time in New York.
It had been previously acted in this city at a benefit performance
by Mr. and Mrs. Kendal. " A Game of Cards " and " My Milliner's
Bill" were revived on May 12; also "A Corsican Legacy," for the
first time.
A matinee performance took place May 22 for the benefit of the
Post Graduate Hospital. The Yokes* company appeared in "The
Old Musician,** "The Rough Diamond," and "A Pantomime Re-
hearsal." The season terminated May 24, and the theatre was
closed.
Sol Smith Russell returned here Aug. 14, with Boucicanlt'i
new play, "The Tale of a Coat,** originally produced at Phila-
delphia. The cast here was:
Jemmy Watt . . Sol. Smith Russell
Richard Doubleday . John E. Kellerd
William Burbank . Alfred Hudson
Mrs. Cora Welby . . . Linda Dietz
Mrs. Jc^n Carter, Mrs. Mary E. Barker
Jerry Frank Lawton
Otto Klootz . . . Chas. A. Krone
Mr. Gerrish .... Walter Hale
John Carter . . . . R. F. Solfivaa
Reporter J. H. WHsoo
Mr. Wilcox . . . Geo. S. Steireos
Dozey H. S. Clark
Bobbie Merri Osborne
Dick • . . Master Alfie Hudsoa
Effie Little Hazel Cb^pd
This play was a failure, and was withdrawn Sept. 15, and "A
Poor Relation " revived. Sol Smith Russell's engagement termi-
nated Sept. 27, and the theatre was closed until Oct. 7, when
the regular season began with Jerome K. Jerome's comedy, "New
Lamps for Old," acted for the first time in America. The cast
was:
Algernon Postlethwaite, Burr Mcintosh
Edwin Honiton .... John Drew
Buster James Lewis
Jorkins Frederick Bond
Octavia Anna Franosch
Mrs. Sackett .... Mrs. Gilbert
Elvira Ada Rebaa
Others in Mr. Daly's company, not in this cast, but who zp-
peared soon afterwards, were Isabel Irving, Edith Crane, Kitty
Cheatham, Adelaide Prince, May Sylvie, Florence Conron, Lulu
Smith, Grace Freeman, Marie Shotwell, Helen Bryant (daughter
of Dan Bryant), Alice Crawford, Belle Wharton, Lucille Neil-
son, Claire Phair, Ruby and Esther Tyrrell, Charles Wheatleigh,
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Charles Leclercq, Sydney Herbert, Wm. C. Sampson, Sidney
Bowkett, Hobart Bosworth, Wilfred Buckland, J. Macauley,
Ralph Nisbet, and Albert Hope. " New Lamps for Old " was
withdrawn after Oct. 27. ''The Last Word," an adaptation by
Mr. Daly from the German, was acted for the first time in Eng-
lish, Oct 28y and had this cast :
Prof. Richard Rutherell
Charles Wbeatleigh
Alexander Airev
Boris Bouranen
Moses Mossop
Baron Stuwe .
James Lewis
Sydney Herbert
Frederick Bond
Sidney Bowkett
Baroness Vera von Bouraneff
Ada Rehan
Faith Rutherell . . . Isabel Irving
Winnv Rutherell . . Kitty Cheatham
The Secretary . . . Geo. Clarke
Harry Rutherell .... John Drew
A special charity matinee, Jan. 12, 1891, was for the Home of
Deaf Mutes, when " The Last Word " was played.
" The Last Word " was acted for the one hundredth and last
time Jan. 19, 1891. "The School for Scandal " was produced Jan.
aa It was stated to be " a novel arrangement of the comedy by
Mr. Daly." The cast was:
Sir Peter Teazle . Charles Wheatleig'h
Sir Oliver Surface . Henry Edwaras
Sir Benjamin Backbite, Sjrdnev Herbert
Sir Hairy Bumper . James Macauley
Mrs. Candour • . Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Lady Sneerwell . . Adelaide Prince
Lady Teazle Ada Rehan
Sir Toby Ralph Nisbet
Joseph Surface . . . Gea Clarke
An extra matinee was given Jan. 26, for the benefit of the
Actors' Fund. Daly's company gave three acts of ''The School
for Scandal;" Harry Kemell, Maggie Cline, Tony Pastor, and
Professor Abt did their specialties. Frederick Bond, who was
under Mr. Daly's management for seven years, severed his con-
nection with this theatre Feb. 18.
John L. Stoddard began his annual series of illustrated lectures
morning, Feb. 23. ** The School for Scandal " was played March
2, for the fiftieth and last time. ''The Prodigal Son," arranged
from the French "L* Enfant Prodigue," a pantomime play, with
music, was seen for the first time March 3, and had this cast :
Charles Surface .... John Drew
Crabtree .... Charles Ledercq
Careless H. Bosworth
Moses James Lewis
Rowley John Moore
Trip Frederick Bond
Snake Sidney Bowkett
Maria Eoith Crane
Pierrot . .
The Footman
Mons. Pierrot
Mme. Pierrot
. . Ada Rehan
Wilfred Buckland
Charles Leclercq
Mrs. Gilbert
Phryiiette .
Virginie
The Baron .
Adelaide Prince
Isabel Irving
Sydney Herbert
It was withdrawn after its seventh representation, having proved
a failure. "A Night Off" was revived March 9, The theatre
was closed Good Friday night, March 27, and reopened March 28
with "Love's Labor's Lost/' the cast of which was:
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The King of Navarre . . John Drew
LongavilTe .... Hobart Bosworth
Don Adriano de Armado
Sydney Herbert
Sir Nathaniel . . . Charles Ledercq
Holofernes .... Harrv Edwards
The Princess of France Ada Rehan
iacquenetta . . . Kitty Cheatham
(iron Geo. Clarke
Boyet .... Chaiies Wheadci|^
Mercade . . . Wilfred Bockland
Dull William Sampsoo
Costard James Lewis
Rosaline Edith Orane
Maria Adelaide Prince
Moth Flossie Ethd
Katherine Isabel Irnog
A special matin6e was given Monday afternoon, March 30^ in
aid of the House of the Holy Family. " Love's Labor's Lost ** was
the programme. J. L. Stoddard commenced a series of lectures
Tuesday afternoon. " The Railroad of Love " was given evening
of April II, when the twelfth season closed. '' Love's Labor's
Lost " was played for the last time matinee April 1 1.
Rosina Yokes opened with her company April 13, in "A Game
of Cards," "Wig and Gown," and "The Rough Diamond." In
the supporting company were Charles J. Bell, Eleanor Lane, Emily
Bancker, Ferd. Gottschalk, Courtenay Thorpe, Marion Kilby, and
others. "The Rough Diamond" and "A Game of Cards "were
done April 20; "A Game of Cards," "Wig and Gown," and "The
Rough Diamond," April 21; "Frederic Lemahre," "Barbara,"
and "A Tinted Venus," April 22. The cast of "Frederic
Lemaltre" was:
Frederic Lemaltre . . Felix Morris I Madeline Fleory .
Pierre Ferd. Gottschalk
EmOy Bandar
These plays continued to be the attraction for the weeks of April
27 and May 4. Week commencing May 11 "Percy Pendragon,"
"My Milliner's Bill," and "My Lord in Livery" made up the
programme.
"The Light that Failed," a one-act play, adapted from Rudyard
Kipling's romance, was seen May 13, with this cast:
Dick Courtenay Thorpe I Bessie Eleanor Lane
Torpenhow . . . Charles J. Bell | Maisie Emily Bancker
"My Milliner's Bill" and "My Lord in Livery" were acted the
same night. Rosina Yokes closed her season May 23. For her
last week she presented "The Old Musician," "The Circus Rider,"
and "A Pantomime Rehearsal."
Mr. Daly having obtained a sixteen years' lease, with privilege
of renewals, of the theatre, fifteen feet were added to the depth of
the stage. The old shanty in the rear in which were the dress-
ing-rooms was torn down and a six-story building erected, and
many other alterations and improvements were made.
The company, which had played a summer season in England
returned, and the season opened Nov. 25, with " The Taming of
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the Shrew," and a cast only slightly different from that of its
previous production. This comedy was continued until Dec 2.
''The School for Scandal" was presented night of Dec. 2, and
repeated Dec. 3, 4, matinee and evening Dec 5, 7, 8, and
matinee Dec 9.
" The Last Word " was revived Dec 9, and continued until Dec
22, when '' As You Like It " was revived. Albert King first ap-
peared here as Amiens :
A person representing Hymen
Marie Shotwell
The Duke .... Eugene Jepson
Frederick Tyrone Power
Amiens Albert King
Jacques George Clarke
A Lord Thos. Bridgeland
Le Bean • . . . Sydney Herbert
Charles Hobart Bosworth
Oliver i^^'^ Craig
Jaques Collin Kemper
Orlando John Drew
Adam .... Chas. Wheatleigh
Dennis Ralph Nisbet
Touchstone .... James Lewis
Corin Chas. Leclercq
Silvius .... Wilfred BuckUnd
William William Sampson
Celia Adelaide Prince
Phebe Ulia Wolstan
Audrey Isabel Irving
Rosalmd Ada Rehan
Thos. Bridgeland died in Newark, N. J. Feb. lo, 1902.
Matinee performances were given Christmas Day, Dec. 25,
Saturday, Dec. 26, Wednesday, Dec. 29, and New Year's Day,
Jan. I, 1892; "As You Like It," for the last time Jan. 11.
"The Cabinet Minister," by A. W. Pinero, Jan. 12, for the first
time in America. The cast was:
The Munkittrick . . . Wm. Sampson
The Earl of Drumdurris . Geo. Lesoir
Rt Hon. Sur Julian Twombley
James Lewis
Brooke Twombley . . Tvrone Power
Mr. Joseph Lebanon . Syoney Herbert
Valentine White .... John Drew
Imogene Isabel Irving
Lady Macphail .... May Sylvie
Angele Louise Sylvester
Dowager Countess of Drumdurris
Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Lady Euphemia Vibart . Lelia Wolstan
Countess of Drumdurris, Percy Haswell
Miss Munkittrick . . Miss Sinnott
Hon. Mrs. Gavlustre Edith Crane
Lady Twombley . . Adelaide Prince
Macphail .... Hobart Bosworth
Mitford Ayres
Probyn Ralph Nisbet
Sir Edwin Arnold, poet and editor of the London Daily 7>/r-
graph gave lectures and readings on the mornings of Jan. 12, 14,
and 15.
"The Cabinet Minister" proved a failure. It was acted for the
last time Jan. 18, and "Nancy & Co." revived Jan. 19. The cast
was:
Mr. Ebenezer Griffing . James Lewis
Captain Paul Renseller, Sydney Herbert
Young Mr. Sikes Stockslow
Herbert Gresham
Tippy Brasher . . William Gilbert
Mrs. Huldah Dangery
Mrs. G. H. GUbert
Kiefe O'Kiefe
Julius . . .
Oriana . . .
Daisy Griffing
Betsey . . .
Nancy Brasher
. . John Drew
William Sampson
Edith Crane
Isabel Irving
Anna Franosch
. . Ada Rehan
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This marked the reappearance at this house, after a long ab-
sence, of William Gilbert.
"Nancy & Co." was withdrawn Feb. 9, for "Love in Tandem,"
an eccentric comedy in three acts, adapted by Aug. Daly from
the French of "La Vie ^ Deux," by Henry Bocage and Ch. de
Courcy :
Aprilla Dymond .... Ada Rehan
Mme. Lauretta . . Adelaide Prince
Mme. Miralesy Rosareina, Edith Crane
Countess Altiche£E . . . May Sylvie
" Papa '* Skinnastone . James Lewis
Barry William Gilbert
Donald Littlejohn . . . Gea Clazke
Bob Parker . . • Herbert Gresham
Richard T. Dymond . . John Drew
Nadege Percy HasweD
Tetty Kitty Cheatham
F. Hopkinson Smith and Thomas Nelson Page gave readings
mornings of Feb. 9, 11, 13, 16, and 18. On Feb. 16, prior to
the performance of "Love in Tandem," Mr. Daly introduced the
Violana Sisters, who played a piano concerto and afterwards a
violin solo with piano accompaniment. Daniel Dougherty gave
a lecture on "The Stage," afternoon of Feb. 25, in aid of the
Actors' Orphan Asylum Fund. "Love in Tandem/* March 14,
15, 16. "The Forresters," by Lord Tennyson, was produced
March 17 for the first time on any stage, and had this cast:
Richard Coeur de Lion . . Geo. Clarke
Prince John John Craig
Robin Hood John Drew
Sir Richard Lee . Charles Wheatleigh
The Abbot . . . Thomas Bridgeland
The SherifiE of Nottingham
Charles Leclercq
A Justiciary . . . WiUiam Gilbert
A Mercenary . . . Wilfred Bockland
Friar Tuck . . . Engene Jeptoa
Will Scarlet . • . Hobart Boswortk
Old Much T3rrone Power
Kate Klt^ Cheatham
Old Woman of the Hat . May Sylvie
Titania Percy HasweB
Maid Marian Ada Rehan
The piece had been twice named by its author before he chose
its present title. He first called it "Robin Hood," and after-
wards "Maid Marian." It was originally in five acts. Mr.
Daly, with Lord Tennyson's consent and approval, reduced it
to four acts and fitted it to the stage. Stoddard began his course
of morning lectures March 28. Mr. Daly's season closed April
23 with "A Woman's Won't" and "As You Like It.'* Stoddard
now gave his lectures at night.
Rosina Yokes and her company began a spring season May 2 in
"The Rose," by Minnie Maddern-Fiske :
Count Chateau de Rohan, Felix Morris
Frederick Grant Stewart
Baptiste . . . Ferdinand Gottschalk
Marie Flora Clitherow
Tilda Florence Wood
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That Lawyer's Fee," by H. Beerbohm Tree:
Edwin . .
Mr. Crook .
Courtenay Thorpe Angelina
Ferdinand Gottschalk
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A Double Lesson, " by B. C. Stephenson :
Lady Moncrieffe . . Flora Clitherow
Perkins Marion Kilby
Miss St. Almond
Rosina Yokes
Sir John Moncrieffe
Ferdinand Gottschalk
Primmer Felix Morris
Harry Fielding Courtenay Thorpe
This same bill was repeated until May 12, when "A Game of
Cards/' "The Circus Rider," and "A Pantomime Rehearsal " were
given. The first American performance of "The Paper Chase"
took place May 16:
Busby Felix Morris
Baskerville Ferdinand Gottschalk
Captain Kirby Courtenay Thorpe
Wagstaffe . . . Jamesen Lee Finney
Inspector Glimmer . . Grant Stewart
Dixon Walter Granville
Mrs. Baskerville Flora Qitherow
Nellv Busby . . . Evangeline Irving
P^iaer Marion Kilby
Mrs. Pomfret . . . Rosina Yokes
Richard Mansfield began an engagement here Sept. 12 in "The
Scarlet Letter," a play adapted from Hawthorne's famous novel,
and continued until Oct. 2.
The regular season opened Oct. 6, 1892, with "Little Miss
Million," adapted by Daly from Dr. Oskar Blumenthal's farce,
"Das Zweite Gesicht," which had this cast:
Beverly Primrose . . James Lewis
Rena Primrose .... Ada Rehan
Ned Candid . . . Arthur Bourchier
Salem Doublepenny, Herbert Gresham
Venetia Primrose Adelaide Prince
John Guthry
Mr. Pfresh
Dickers
Tibbetts .
Tom Nervy
. . Geo. Clarke
William Gilbert
William Sampson
Wilfred Buckland
Sydney Herbert
This was the American d^but of Arthur Bourchier. "Dollars
and Sense" was revived Oct. i8. "A Test Case" was given
Nov. 10, for the first time at this theatre and thus cast:
Jessekiah Pognip
Sabina . . . .
Rob Fleming . .
Ned Jessamme .
Jano Jessamine .
Natty Grinnell
James Lewis
. Isabel Irving
Arthur Bourchier
Geo. Clarke
. . Ada Rehan
Herbert Gresham
Doctor Tinkey . . William Gilbert
Mrs. Doctor Tinkey, Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Prof. Fox-MenyweU, Charles Leclerco
Mrs. Prof. Merrywell . Anna Cowell
Dr. Gash .... Wilfred Buckland
Tony Kitty Cheatham
"The Hunchback" was produced for the first time at Daly's
Theatre Nov. 29, and had this cast:
Master Walter . . . Geo. Clarke
Sir Thomas Clifford, Arthur Bourchier
Lord Tinsel . . . Sydney Herbert
Modus Creston Qarke
Master Wilford . . Tames K. Hackett
Master Heartwell, Thomas Bridgeland
Gaylove .... Hobart Bosworth
This was the first appearance here
matinee in aid of the Polish residents
Simpson
Fathom
Thomas
Stephen
Helen .
Julia . .
. Rankin Duvall
WiUiam Gilbert
William Sampson
Wilfred Buckland
Isabel Irving
. . Ada Rehan
of Creston Clarke. A
of this city was given
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Nov. 29. Mme. Modjeska appeared in an act of " Mary Stuart,**
assisted by Beaumont Smith, Rudolph de Cordova, Gea Hazle-
ton, Anna R Proctor, and Mrs. Hannah Sargeant; Daly's com-
pany played "A Woman's Won't " and "The Good For Nothing;"
in the former James Lewis and Mrs. G. H. Gilbert appeared with
Adelaide Prince, Sydney Herbert, Florence Conron, and Edward
Wilks. Kitty Cheatham played Nan in " The Good For Nothing,-
and the other parts were taken by Eugene Jepson, Hobart Bos-
worth, J. K. Hackett, and Mr. Carleton. " As You Like It " was
presented Dec. 20.
''The Belle's Stratagem " was revived Jan. 3, 1893, and had this
cast:
Doricourt • . • • Arthur Boarchier
Old Hardy James Lewis
Flutter Herbert Gresham
Saville Sydney Herbert
Courtall John Craig
Villers . .
Mrs. Rackett
Wilfred Bucidand
Adelaide Prince
Miss Ode Lotta Lynne
Letitia Hardy ....
AdaRehan
It was preceded by "The Knave," a one-act study of mediaeval
life, by Miss Clo Graves, seen for the first time on any stage.
The cast was:
Mockworld Ada Rehan
The Burgomaster . . Eugene Jepson
The Parish Clerk, Charles Wheatleigh
Hans Wirth .... Creston Clarke
EUmer .... Thomas Bridgeland
VeU Klein .... William Gilbeit
Gredel Miss Sterfinf
Margrete Percy Hasra
"The School for Scandal" was given Jan. 17, when Arthur
Bourchier played Charles Surface for the first time here.
On the afternoon of Jan. 30 a performance was given for the
benefit of Mrs. E. P. Bishop, when "The Forresters" was revived,
with Arthur Bourchier as Robin Hood. "Taming of the Shrew"
was seen Feb. 7, with Geo. Clarke as Petruchio. T. Marion Craw-
ford gave readings afternoon of Feb. 20, 21, 23, 24.
" Twelfth Night" was produced Feb. 21, and had this cast:
Orsino . . .
Sebastian . .
Antonio . .
A Sea Captain
Valentine . .
Creston Clarke
Sydney Herbert
Charles Wheatleigh
Eugene Jepson
James K. Hackett
Curio Wilfred Buckland
Sir Toby Belch . . James Lewis
Malvolio Geo. Clarke
Sir Andrew Aguecheek
Herbert Gresham
A Priest . • . Thomas Bridgeland
Countess Olivia . • Adelaide Prince
Maria Catherine Lewis
Viola AdaRehan
The Clown . . . Lloyd Danbignj
The house was closed Good Friday night (March 31) and the
season ended April 8. "Little Miss Million" had been acted
twelve times; "Dollars and Sense," twenty-nine times; "A Test
Case," twenty-two; "The Hunchback," twenty-five; " As You Like
It," sixteen; "The Belle's Stratagem," and "The Knave," seven-
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teen; "School for Scandal/' eight; "The Forresters," seventeen;
"Taming the Shrew,'* sixteen; and "Twelfth Night," fifty-seven
times.
Rosina Yokes and her company began a spring season April lo
in "A Lesson in Love,*' by Charles S. Chelton, which had this
cast:
Babblebrook .... Felix Morris
Rajrmond Beaufield, M. C. D. Marius
Captain Freeman . Walter Granville
R. £. Porter . . Ernest A. Elton
James . . • Ferdinand Gottschalk
Anastasia Winterberry, FfoUiott Pa|;et
Edith Leslie . . • Evangeline Irving
Susan Bhmche Burton
Mrs. Sutherland • . Rosina Yokes
"Maid Marian, or Macfarren's Dream," was also played. This
was an adaptation by Mollie Elliott Seawell of her story of that
name. The cast was :
Macfarren • • . Kendall Weston
Wilkins Joseph Rolfe
Gladys Maitland . Evangeline Irving
HobDs Ernest A. Elton
Van Tromp . Ferdinand Gottschalk
Van Buskirk Jansen, Franclyn Reglid
Major McPhilibeg . . . Feux Morris
Mrs. Von Tromp • • Ffolliott Paget
Eleanor Von Tromp . Blanche Burton
Mrs. Van Buskirk Jansen
Marie HlUyer
Lady Marian de MHnstanley
Rosina Vokes
On April 27 "The Rose," by Mrs. Fiske, was given, also "The
Circus Rider," by Mrs. Charles Doremus, with this cast: Lord
Weldon, Ernest A. Elton; Latimer, Ferdinand Gottschalk; Lord
Merton, Walter Granville; Lady Lucille Grafton, Rosina Vokes;
and the programme finished with "Maid Marian." On May 8
"Sunset," "Wig and Gown," and "A Pantomime Rehearsal"
were played. This same bill was continued the week of May 15,
and the Vokes' season closed May 2a Kellar, the magician, ap-
peared here May 22 ; also a dramatic company in " The Loan of a
Lover," cast thus: Gertrude, Catherine Lewis; Ernestine, Percy
Haswell; Peter Spvk, William Gilbert; Capt. Amersfort, James
K. Hackett; Old Snyzel, Eugene Jepson; Delve, Wilfred Buck-
land. This was repeated the week of June 5, when Kitty Cheatham
was Gertrude and O. S. Fawcett, Peter. "Nan the Good For
Nothing " was seen June 12 : Nan, Kitty Cheatham ; Tom Dibbles,
Eugene Jepson; Harry Collier, Owen S. Fawcett; Charley, James
K. Hackett; Simpson, Wilfred Buckland; and Servant, Edward
McLoughlin. The farce preceding Kellar was omitted after June
24, and the magician closed July 22.
The house reopened Aug. 2, 1893, with the first American
appearance of Edwin Cleary's French company, and first perform*
ance in this country by French players of the "Musical Play
Without Words," "L' Enfant Prodigue," which had this cast:
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Pierrot (Junior) . . Mile. Pilar Morin
Madame Pierrot, Mme. Eugenie Bade
Phrynette .... Mile. Keine Roy
Pierrot (Senior) • . • . M. Coartes
Le Baron M. Dallea
Servant M. Boddaod
Sol Smith Russell returned here Oct. 9 with "Peaceful Valley,"
by E. E. Kidder, thus cast: Hosea Howe, Sol Smith Russell;
Jack Farquhar, Orrin Johnson; Leonard Rand, J. F. Brian; Jona-
than Ford, Alfred Hudson ; Charley Rand, Charles Jackson ; Wilson,
Stewart Allen; Virgie Rand, Annie Radcliffe; Niobe Farquhar,
Annie Blancke; Phyllis Howe, Marion Lester; Martha Howe, Kate
Blancke.
"A Poor Relation" was revived Oct. 31; "April Weather"
came Nov. 13, with Sol Smith Russell as Raphael. This comedy
was first acted (at this theatre) under the title of " A Tale of a
Coat," by Dion Boucicault. Sol Smith Russell closed Nov. 24.
"The Algerian," McDonough and De Koven's comic opera,
that had been playing at the Garden Theatre, this city, was trans-
ferred to this theatre and commenced Nov. 26, 1893. Marie
Tempest was the star. " The Fencing Master " was seen weeks
of Dec. II and Dec. 18. James A. Heme's "Shore Acres"
was produced in New York Dec. 25, for the first time. It was
first acted under the title of "The Hawthornes" in Chicago, 1892,
and not favorably received. Shortly after it was acted at die
Boston Museum as "Shore Acres," and ran for more than one
hundred nights. The cast in New York was :
Martin Berry .... Chas. G. Craig
Joel Gates .... Geo. W. Wilson
Josiah Blake F. Garland
Sam Warren . . . David M. Murrav
Capt. Ben Hutchins . . Ph. Leacn
Dr. Leonard .... James Burrows
Squire Andrews .... Alden Bass
Ann Berry . . Grace Gayler Clarke
Helen Berry .
Liddy Ann Nye
Mrs. Andrews
Mrs. Leonard
Perley . . .
Millie Berry .
Mandy Gates .
Nathan*! Berry
. Katherine Grey
Helen Gould
. . S. DavidsoQ
Mrs. C. G. Crai;
Lizzie Corner
Daisy Stevenson
• Miss Florence
James A. Heme
On the afternoon of March 5, 1894, there was a benefit for the
unemployed actors in the city, when "The Bride of Roses "and
" Shore Acres " were acted. The season closed May 26 and the
theatre reopened Aug. 27, with "A Night Off, *' with this cast:
Justinian Babbitt
Harry Damask
Jack Mulberry
Lord Mulberry ,
Prowl . . . .
. . James Lewis
. . Francis Carlyle
. Herbert Gresham
. Charles Leclercq
Charles Lesoir
Mrs. Zantippe Babbitt . Mrs. Gilbert
Nisbe Percy HasweD
Angelica Damask . . Laura Hansen
Susan Catherine Lewis
Maria Sophia Hoffman
Marcus Brutus Snap, Henry £. Dixej
This was Henry Dixey's first appearance with Daly's company.
This play was repeated week of Sept. 3. "Seven Twenty-eight"
was seen Sept. 13, with Francis Carlyle as Courtney, Catherioe
Lewis as Jessie, and H. E. Dixey as Sig. Palmiro Tamburini. BIr.
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Daly now sent his company ''on the road" and allowed "A
Gaiety Girl " to take possession of his theatre. This musical
comedy was seen for the first time in America Sept. i8, and had
this cast: Charles Goldfield, Charles Ryley; Major Barclay, Fred
Kaye; Bobbie Rivers, W. Louis Bradfield; Harry Fitz Warren,
Cecil Hope; Ronney Farquhar, Compton; Montague Brierly, Harry
Monkhouse ; Rose Brierly, Decima Moore ; Lady Edytha Aldwyn,
Marie Yorke; Gladys Stourton, Sophie Elliott; Hon. Daisy Orms-
bury, Ethel Selwyn; Lady Grey, Mrs. Edmund Phelps; Alma
Somerset, Blanche Massey; Ethel Hawthorne, Cissy Fitzgerald;
Lady Virginia Forest, Maud Hobson; Mina, Juliette Nesville;
Cissy, Florence Llovd; Haidee, Grace Palotta.
The first season ot Mr. Daly's management in London with his
own company began June 27, 1893, and ended July 18, 1894. The
second season began on Sept. 10, 1894, with a reconstructed ver-
sion of " A Gaiety Girl. "
"A Gaiety Girl,** which had played at Daly's theatre in this
city since Sept. 18, closed Nov. 24, and Mr. Daly's company re-
turned after eighteen months' absence and reapp^red Nov. 26 in
"Twelfth Night," with this cast:
Valentine .... Gerald Maxwell
Cnrio William Stuart
Sir Toby Belch . . . James Lewis
Sir Andrew Aguecheek
Herbert Gresham
Fabian Alfred Hickman
MalvoUo .... Henry £. Dizey
"Twelfth Night** was reduced to four acts, and this was H. E.
Dixey's first appearance in a Shakesperian rdle, also the first ap-
pearance in eighteen months of Ada Rehan. ** Love on Crutches '*
was revived Dec 15, with this cast:
Viola Ada Rehan
Countess Olivia . . . Sybil Carlisle
Maria Percy Haswell
Orsino Francis Carlyle
Sebastian .... Sydnev Herbert
Antonio .... Charles wheatleigh
A Sea Captain . . Hobart Boswonh
Annis Austin Ada Rehan
£ndozia Qnattlea Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Margery Gwynn . . . Sybil Carlisle
Ida Molesworth
Sydney Austin
Dr. Quattles .
Guy Royeriy .
Bitteredge • •
Frank Worthing
• Tames Lewis
Sydney Herbert
. . John Craig
This was the American d6but of Frank Worthing. '* Taming of
the Shrew '* was revived with a cast almost identical with that of
its previous production, Dec 27. It was acted afternoon of Jan.
7f 1S95, for the benefit of St. Agatha's Home for Destitute
Children. "The Heart of Ruby," by Judith Gautier, was first
seen here Jan. 15, when it had this cast:
The Voice of the poet . . Ada Rehan
Prince of Maeda . . . George Clarke
Lord Yamato . . . Sydney Herbert
Simabara John Craig
... Alfred Hickman
. . . Gerald Maxwell
.... William Stuart
Vavagama
Saboura
Omaya • . .
Chrysanthemum
Attendant . .
Landlady
A Single Woman
Tika ....
. Maxine Elliott
. Percy Haswell
Eugenia Upham
. . May Sylvie
Florence Conron
IdaMoksworth
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The Railroad of Love " was revived Jan. 21, with this cast:
Gen. Everett . . Charles Wheatleigh
Ueut. Howell Everett, Frank Worthing
Scuttleby James Lewis
Adam Grinnidge . • . George Clarke
Judge Van Ryker . William F. Owen
Valentine Osprey . . . Ada Rebaa
Viva Van Ryker . . . Sybil Carlisle
Mrs. Eutycia Labumani« Mrs. Gilbert
Cherry Florence Conroii
" The Orient Express ** was seen for the first time in this coun-
try Jan. 31: Odeuseus Dioskobobulus, George Clarke; Lina,
Percy Haswell; Hettie Featherstone, Ada Rehan; Katrina,
Maxine Elliott.
'' A Tragedy Rehearsed " was acted the same night, with this cast:
Mr. Pu£E .... Henry E. Dixev
Mr. Dangle . . . Gerald Maxwell
Mr. Sneer .... Campbell Gollan
The Stagje Manas^er . . George Clarke
Don Whiskerandos . . James Lewis
Governor of Tilbury, Charles Ledeicq
Earl of Leicester . Hobart Boswortli
Sir Walter Ralmgh . Herbert Gresham
Confidante . . • Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Tilburina Ada Rebaa
On Thursday afternoon, Feb. 7, Miss Oldcastle (Comtesse de
Castelvecchio), a member of Daly's company, gave a special
matinee, and appeared in costume recitation, with music Miss
Oldcastle was assisted by Henry E. Dixey, who told some funnj
stories. May Fielding, L. Daubigny, and Catterina Marco, who sang.
" Two Gentlemen of Verona " was first acted here Feb. 25, wSk
this cast :
Julia Ada Rehan
Sylvia Maxine Elliott
Lucetta Sybil Carlisle
The Duke Geo. Clarke
Proteus Frank Worthing
Valentine John Cnag
Speed Herbert Greshaai
Thurrio Sydney Herbert
Launce James Levii
This was the first performance in this city since Oct. 6, 1846^
when Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kean acted it at the Old Park Theatre.
"Nancy & Co.*' was revived March 19, with Dixey as Tippy
Brasher, Worthing as Kiefe O'Kiefe, Maxine Elliott as Oriana;
" Two Gentlemen of Verona ** was seen matinees March 20-23, and
night of March 22. March 28 "A Bundle of Lies," based on the
German farce by Carl Laufs and Wilhelm Jacoby, was seen:
Smiley, Junior, George Lesoir; Dolly, Percy Haswell; Ahna
Brinton, Maxine Elliott. "Nancy & Co." and "A Tragedy R^
hearsed " were played April i ; " The Honeymoon " was seen April
4, and had this cast :
Duke Aranza . .
Count Montalban
Captain Rolando .
Baithasar . . .
Jaques . . . •
Dr. Lampedo . .
Lopez . . . .
Campillo . . .
. Frank Worthing
. Sydney Herbert
. . . Geo. Clarke
. William F. Owen
. . James Lewis
. Charles Leclercq
. William Sampson
Thomas Bridgeland
Pedro Mr. Shepbefd
Olmedo Mr. Wharaodc
Juliana Ada Rehan
Volante Maxine Elliott
Zamora Percy Haswell
The Hostess . . Mrs. G. H. Gflbert
The Wife of Lopez . Jeanne Vorbeei
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In this comedy Ada Rehan executed a dance. This theatre
and the Lyceum were the only ones not open on Good Friday
night (April 12). "A Midsummer Night's Dream " was revived
April 13
Theseus
E^its
Lysander
Cieaietriiis
Philostrate
Qaince .
Snog
Bottom .
Flute
• . Geo. Garke
Tyrone Powers
. . John Craig
Frank Worthing
Hobart Boswortn
Charles Leclercq
Herbert Gresham
lames Lewis
Sydney Herbert
Snoot William Sampson
Starveling . . . Thomas Bridceland
Hippolyta Laura Hansen
Hermia Marine Elliott
Oberon Sybil Carlisle
Titania Percy Has well
A Fairy Sophia Hoffman
Puck Ellen Burg
Heloia Ada Rehaa
The season closed April 2a
Stoddard commenced April 22 with his Illustrated Lectures for
two weeks. "A Gaiety Girl" reappeared May 7, and closed June
I. The theatre reopened Sept 3, 1895, with "The Queen's Neck«
lace," by M. Decourcelle, which had this cast:
Cardinal de Rohan
Louis XVI. . .
Coont de Chamy
Cagliostro . . .
Reteao de Villette
Beausire . . .
M. de Breteuil
Coont de Prorencc
Chevalier de Saint
II. de Crossol
The Portuguese .
The Philosopher .
Kyrle Bellew
William Redmund
James K. Hackett
H. St. Maur
£. Devonde
. . John Ward
. W. G. Warren
Edwin Holland
Landry
WOliam Simpson
. . Mr. Auveme
. Campbell GoUan
Guy Bates Post
Boehmer • •
Bossauge . .
Gamain . . •
M. de Calonne
Ducomeau . .
Count d*Artois
Dressmaker
Countess Andrfe
Countess Diane de
Marie Antoinette .
Princess . . .
E. L. Masoo
Vemer Clarges
Eugene Jepeoa
. . Mr. Home
Edmond Norris
Mr. LjTOQ
. . Mr. Wilsoo
. Maod Hoalofd
Polignac
Annie Stannard
Mrs. Brown Potter
. . .MissHeroo
'^Haensel and Gretel/' a fairy opera by Englebert Humper-
dinck, was given Oct 8, under the direction of Augustus Harris,
the London manager. It had this cast: Peter, Jacques Bars;
Gertrude, Alice Gordon; Hansel, Marie Elber; Gretel, Jeanne
Douste; The Witch, Louise Meisslinger; Sandman, Cecile
Brani; Dewman, Edith Johnston.
Mile. Jane May, French pantomimist, made her American dfbot
Nov. 18 in ''Miss Pygmalion," by Michel Carr6 and Jean Herbert,
with music by Francis Thome. N. D. Jones, Chas. Constantine,
Charles Walton, and Alice Truesdell were in the cast. The house
was closed night of Nov. 25 and the regular season began Nov. 26,
with a revival of "The School for Scandal." "The Transit ojf
Leo,*' from the German bv Mr. Daly was given Dec 10 for the
first time on any stage. The cast was :
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578 A HISTORY OF THE NEW
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Leo Ada Reluui
Timothr PUcid . . . James Lewis
LcUtia Pladd .... Mr». Gilbert
Eric Aubrey .... F. Worthing
Dexter Geo. Clarke
Seba Bartb .... Maxine Elliott
Tom Ra
Recberg
Dr. Dot]
Mrs. Dc
Amanda
Winifrei
" Twelfth Night " was played again wi
30. For the benefit of the Seton Horn
was a performance, the afternoon of J:
Night" Archbishop Corrigan was in t
Escutcheons," an adaptation of Blumenth
Wappen " (originally acted at Irving P
before), by Sidney Rosenfeld, was seei
cast;
Frani Bri(^;eland Mary F<
Count Darmstadt . Hobart Bosworth Baron t
Countess Darmstadt . Fanny Morrii Thomas
Baroness von Wettingen Rudolf
Mrs. G. H. Gilbert Von Vic
Widow Stevenson . . Maxine Elliott
This was the first appearance at this t
There was a performance the afternoon o
Katie Mayhew, widow of Harry Widmer
of this theatre. The programme was:
and a miscellaneous entertainment. ''
was acted until Jan. 28, when was give
any stage, "The Countess Gucki," ad
German of Franz Von Schonthan: Co
James Lewis; Clementina, Mrs. G. H.
hoff, Chas. Richman ; Countess, Ada R
appearance here of Charles J. Richman.
menced his Lenten matinees on Feb.
closed Feb. 29. The house was close
March 3 with "Romeo and Juliet," cast
Potter; Romeo, Kyrle Bellew; Mere
Capulet, Verner Clarges; Peter, J. F
Conlan; Friar Lawrence, Frank Currier;
Paris, George Bryant ; Nurse, Mrs. W.
Maud Hosford; Lady Montague, Eugeni
Necklace" was revived March 23, Ro
April 6 for two weeks in "Madame."
18, and there was a special performance
Gucki " for charity, by Mr. Daly's cot
the magician, began a long engagemen
The next season opened Sept. 9 w:
America, "The Geisha," a musical (
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579
book by Owen Hall and the music by Sidney Jones and Lionel
Monckton, with lyrics by Harry Greenbank. The two numbers^
"The Toy Monkey" and "Jack's the Boy" were by Lionel
Monckton :
The Marquis Imari . • Edwin Stevens
Lieutenant Katasna . . Neil McCay
Police Sergeant Takemini
Robert Shepherd
A Buyer . . . William Hazeltine
Wun-Hi .... William Sampson
O Mimosa San . . Dorothy Morton
{ttliette Helma Nelson
lami Sarina Aleze
O Hana San .... Lila Convere
O Kiku San . . . Mabel Thompson
O Kinkoto San . . Mabelle Gilfman
Komurasaki .... Maud Carter
Hon. Reginald St Pancras, Eric Scott
Lieut Reginald Fairfax
Van Rensselaer Wheeler
Dick Cunningham, Herbert Gresham
Arthur Cuddy . . . George Lesoir
George Grinston . . Henry Gnnson
Tommy Stanley . • • Alice Winston
Lady Constantme Wynne
Marie St. John
Miss Marie Worthington
Pauline French
Miss Ethel Hurst . . Gerda Wisner
Dorothy Sweet . • . Maym Kelso
Mabel Evant . • . Annette Spencer
MoUy Seamore • • . ^Holet Llojrd
James Lewis died in New York, Sept. lo, 1896. He was bom in
Troy, N. Y. in 1838. He first acted in New York at the Olympic
Theatre in 1866; the next season he was at the Continental Theatre,
Boston, and his next appearance in New York was at Lena Edwin's
Theatre in 1869. He commenced under Daly's management at
the Fifth Avenue Theatre in Twenty -fourth Street, Sept. 6, 1869,
as Hibbs, in ''Dreams." He remained with Augustin Daly until
his death. His remains were interred in Woodlawn cemetery,
Brooklyn. Mark Smith replaced Edwin Stevens as the Marquis
and Pauline French took Marie St. John's place as Lady Wynne
in "The Geisha." The dramatic season opened Nov. 23, 1896,
with Mr. Daly's company. Sydney Herbert, John Craig, Edward
Varrey, William Sampson, Geo. Clarke, Charles Richman, Edwin
Stevens, Herbert Gresham, Mrs. G. H. Gilbert, Maud Hoffman,
Percy Haswell, Marie St. John, Carolyn Stevenson, Helma Nel-
son, Mabelle Gillman, Gerda Wisner, Lila Convere, Hobart Bos-
worth, Robert Shepherd, Henry Gunson, Geo. Lesoir, Eric Scott,
Hans Roberts, Frederick Truesdell, William Hazeltine, George
Whamock, Tom Hadaway, Charles Bates, Maym Kelso, Sarina
Alexe, Belle d'Arcy, Lena Loraine, Anne Caverly, Maud Carter,
Claire St. Claire, Pauline French, Mabel Thompson, Alethe Craig,
Mabel Strickland, Gertrude Bennett, Eugenie Taylor, and Mar-
guerite Barre. " As You Like It " was the opening bill, and had
this cast:
The Duke .... Edwin Stevens
Frederick .... Svdney Herbert
Amiens Henry Gunson
Jaques George Clarke
Charles Hobart Boswortb
OltTer John Craig
Orlando Charles Richman
Adam Edwin Varrey
Svlvius Jefferson Winter
Touchstone . . . Herbert Gresham
Conn T)rrone Power
Celia Maud Hoffman
Audrey ^^^7 Haswell
Phoebe Mabel Roebuck
Rosalind Ada Rehan
580 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE [mi
The programme for the week was : Nov. 24 and matinee Nov. 25,
and nights of Nov. 26-28, "The Geisha;" "As You Like It,"
Thanksgiving matinee, Nov. 26, and matinee Nov. 28. An en-
tirely new production of " The Geisha " was seen Nov. 23, There
were some changes in the cast, the most important new-comen
being Nancy Mcintosh, Virginia Earle, and Philips Tomes.
" London Assurance " was played Nov. 30, Dec 2—4, and matinic,
Dec. 5, with this cast :
Lady Gay Spanker . . . Ada Rehan
Grace Harkaway . . Perc^ Haswell
Sir Harcoart Courtley, Edwin Stevens
Dazzle Geo. Clarke
Max Harkaway . . . Edwin Varrey
Dolly Spanker, . . Sjrdney Herto
Meddle Herbert Gresbaa
Cool Frederick Tmesdd
James .... WiUiam Hazeltim
Solomon Isaacs . . Robert Shepkcit
Mrs. Gilbert appeared in the third act and executed a dance tc
the intense delight of the audience. "The Geisha" was repeated
Dec. I, matinee Dec. 2, and nights of Dec 3-5. " London As-
surance" was seen Dec 7, 9, 11, and matinie Dec 12; "The
Geisha" Dec. 8, 10, 12; "The School for Scandal," Dec 14, 16^
18 and matinee, Dec. 19, with this cast:
Charles Surface .
Crabtree . . .
Moses ....
Rowley . . . .
Snake ....
Careless . . .
Trip
Lady Sneerwell .
Mrs. Candour
. Charles Richman
. Sydney Herbert
William Sampson
. . . Dean Pratt
. Robert Shepherd
. Hobart Bosworth
Frederick Truesdell
. . Marie St. John
Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Maria Mabel Roebodt
Sir Peter Teazle . . . Edwin Vairej
Sir Benjamin Backbite
Herbert Greshaa
Sir Oliver Surface . WiUiam Griffitb
Sir Harry Bumper (with original
song) Neil Mcaj
Joseph Surface . . . Geo. Qaike
Lady Teazle Ada Rehsa
This was the first appearance here of Wm. Griffiths and Dean
Pratt. The one hundredth performance of "The Geisha" took
place Dec. 17. On Dec 21 a new and elaborate production of
Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" was seen, for which
Henry E. Hoyt painted a new scenic outfit after models from the
Od6on Theatre in Paris, and Frederick Ecke arranged the music,
original and selected from various sources. It had this cast:
Don Pedro .... Herbert Gresham
Don John .... Sydney Herbert
Claudio John Craig
Benedick .... Charles Richman
Leonato George Clarke
Antonio Tyrone Power
Borachio . . . William Hazeltine
Conrade .... Hobart Bosworth
Balthazar Neil McCav
A Messenger . . Frederick Truesdell
A Page Clara Emory
Friar Fnmcis .... Edwin Varrey
Dogberry .... William Griffiths
Verges William Sampson
Seacoal . . . ,
Oatcake . . .
Sexton . . . .
Pages attending f
Don Pedro f
Pages attending >
Leonato >
Beatrice
Hero .
Ursula .
Margaret
Imogen .
M
. Dean Pntt
Robert Shepbeiti
. George Lesoir
Maud Carter
. Marion Stoait
. Rose MarstDO
Mabel Strickhoci
Alethe Craig, etc
. . AdaRehas
Nancy Mcintosh
rs. G. H. Gilbert
Marie St. Jobs
Miss Hadiawaf
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INCIDENTAL
To the ist act : A Saraband will be danced by the principal characters.
To the 2d act : The Serenade, " Sigh No More, Ladies,** by Stevens,
win be sung by Mr. Neil McCay: assisted on the lutes by Robert Shepherd,
Geoige Whamock, Giarles Bates, Miss Lena Loraine, Belle D'Arcy, Margeurete
Barre, Ula Coovere, Lulu Bosworth and Miss Mabelle Gillman.
A Dance op Gipsies — accompanying the Serenade : by Miss Helma Nelson,
Isadora Duncan, Mabel Thompson, and Gertrude Bennett
To the 4th act : A Choral Hymn (of the ninth century) by a number of Boy
Voices.
To the cth act : *' Pardon, Goddess of the Night," arranged to be sung as a
solo by Miss Nancy McIntosh, with harp accompaniment by Mad. Inez
Carusi.
The comedy concluding with a Mediaeval Dance, in which the principal char-
acters take part.
" Much Ado About Nothing " was repeated Dec 23, 25, 26, 29,
and matinee Dec 30, night of Dec. 31, mating Jan. i, 1897,
matinee and night of Jan. 2, matinee Jan. 4, evenings Jan. 5, 7,
9, and matinee Jan. 9. ''The Geisha," Dec 24, matinee Dec
25, evenings Dec 28, 30, Jan. 1, 4, matinee Jan. 6, and night
of Jan. 8. These plays continued until Feb. 8, when " The Mag-
istrate/' by A W. Pinero, was revived:
Eneas Posket •
Bullamy • •
Col. Lukyn . .
Horace Vale .
Cis Farringdon
Achille Blond .
Isadore . . .
Worringdon .
Edwin Stevens
. Wm. Griffiths
Herbert Gresham
Sidney Herbert
Geo. Lesoir
. Wm. Sampson
Robert Shepnerd
. . Dean Pratt
Inspector .... Hobart Bosworth
Serg. Luk .... Wm. Haxeltine
Constable Harris . . Geo. Whamock
Wyke Geo. Heath
ApLthz Ada Rehan
Charlotte .... Pauline Frendi
Beatrice Tomlinson • . Percy Haswell
Popham Silva Converse
''The Geisha" continued every Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur-
day matinee, and "The Magistrate," Monday, Wednesday, Friday,
and Saturday night, and Wednesday mating, until and including
Feb. 27.
Edwin Stevens withdrew from the company on Feb. 22, and
Tyrone Power took the part of Posket, and Damon Lyons played
th? Marquis in "The Geisha." T. Hadaway replaced Robert
Shepherd as Isadore on the same date. " The Magistrate " con-
tinued afternoon and night of March i, 20-26, and March 31;
''The Geisha," March 2, matinee and nights of March 3, 22, 24,
27f 30, and matinee March 31; "Meg Merrilies," dramatized
from "Guy Mannering," by Robert W. Chambers, had an elabo-
rate production here March 12. The cast was: Persons in the
Prologue: Meg Merrilies, Ada Rehan; Godfrev Bertram, Wil-
liam Hazeltine; Young Harry, Little Eddie Devere; Dominie
Sampson, Tyrone Power; Duncan Kennedy, Hobart Bosworth;
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Sebastian, Frederick Truesdell ; Ephra, Paul McAllister; Gabriel,
Dean Pratt; Dirk Hatteraick, George Clarke. Persons in the
Play: Meg Merrilies, Ada Rehan; Sir Robert Haslewood, Wil-
liam Griffiths; Col. Guy Mannering, John Craig; Henry Bertram,
Neil McCay; Gilbert Glossin, Sydney Herbert; Dominie Samp*
son, Tyrone Power ; Dirk Hatteraick, Geo. Clarke; Dandie Dinmont,
Herbert Gresham; Jock Tobus, George Lesoir; Flora, Virginia
Earle ; Lucy Bertram, Percy Haswell ; Mrs. McCandlish, Mrs. G.
H. Gilbert; Julia Mannering, Nancy Mcintosh. " Meg Merrilies'*
was withdrawn after March 18, and ''The Wonder" was presented,
for the first time in many years, March 23, matintes March 23
and 24, nights March 25, 26, and matinees March 27— 29^ The
comedy had this cast :
Donna Violante
FcUx . .
Col. Britton
Isabella
Flora . .
Iris . • .
. . Ada Rehan
Chas. Richman
. George Qarke
Marie St. John
. Virginia Earle
Grace Rutter
Don Pedro
Don Lopez
Frederick .
Lissardo
Gibby . ,
Vasquez
a
The Tempest " was done April 6, 8, 10, w
Alonzo .
Sebastian
Ferdinand
Prospero
Antonio
Gonzalo
Trinculo
Stephano
Sydney Herbert
. . John Craig
C. Richman
. . Geo. Clarke
Wm. Hazeltine
. Edwin Varrey
. Wm. Griffiths
Herbert Gresham
Adrian .
Francisco
Caliban
Miranda
Ceres
Iris . .
Juno . •
Ariel . .
. £dwin Vancy
\Viii« GriflMis
. . John Cnig
Herbert Gresham
. . DeanPntt
ThoB. Hadaw^
th this cast :
Fred Tmesddl
Hobart Bosworth
. Tyrone Power
Nancy Mcintosh
. Percy Haswefl
Grace Rutter
Mabelle Gillman
. Virginia Earle
A special performance of "The Tempest," with Ada Rehan as
Miranda and Percy Haswell as Ariel, was given the afternoon of
April 19, for the benefit of the Association for Befriending chil-
dren and young girls.
" The Geisha " had its one hundred and sixty-first and last per-
formance April 21.
"The Circus Girl," by James T. Tanner and W. Pallings, with
music by Ivan Caryll and Lionel Monckton, lyrics by Harry
Greenbank and Adrian Ross, was presented April 23, and had
this cast:
Biggs James Powers
Titus Wcmyss . . Herbert Gresham
Dick Capel Cyril Scott
Drivelli Samuel Edwards
Reginald Gower .... Eric Scott
Albertani Douglas Flint
Commissaire of Police, Augustus Cook
Vicomte Gaston . . . Neil McCay
Toothick Pacha
" La Favorita "
Lucille . . .
Mrs. Drivelli .
Diana Wemyss
Marie . . .
Dora Wemyss
Hobart Bosworth
Nancy Mcintosh
Blanche Astky
. Marie Sanger
. Efl5c GermoQ
. Helma Nelsoo
. Virginia Earic
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The season closed June 26. The house reopened Aug. 16, 18979
with " The Circus Girl ; " the cast being the same as that of the
last season. Mabelle Gillman first appeared here Oct. 25 as Lucille
in "The Circus GirL" "The Geisha" was revived on Nov. 8.
Julius Stieger was seen for the first time in the part of Lieut
Fairfax, Cyril Scott as Cunningham, James Powers as Wun Hi,
Virginia Earle as Molly Seamore, and Nancy Mcintosh as
Mimosa San.
Mr. Daly's nineteenth season opened Tuesday night, Nov. 30,
1897, with a production of "The Taming of the Shrew," cast thus:
A Lord Hobart Bosworth
Christopher Sly . . . Tvrone Power
The Hostess .... Nora O'Brien
A Page Henry Hyde
Huntsman Edwin Varrey
BaptisU .... Paul McAllister
Vincentio John Craig
Petruchio George Clarke
Gremk) William F. Owen
A Pedant
Gnimlo .
Biondello
Tranio .
Bianca .
A Widow
Curtis .
Katharina
Lawrence Skinner
Wilfred Clarke
Jefferson Winter
Joseph Herbert
Mane St. John
Virginia Navarro
Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
. . . Ada Rehan
George Clarke and Herbert Gresham were stage managers this
season. '' The Taming of the Shrew ** was acted matinees of Wednes-
day and Saturday. On Tuesday, Dec. 7, " Number Nine, or The
Lady of Ostend/* a farcical comedy adapted from the German of
Oscar Blumenthal and Gustave Kadelburg, by F. C. Bumand, was
seen, with this cast:
Richard Whortles
Edward Blake
Joseph Carbury .
John Humbert
Thompson . . .
. . . Cyril Scott
. Charles Richman
. William F. Owen
William Hazeltine
. . . Dean Pratt
Mrs. Matilda Carbury
Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Dorothv Whortles . . Irene Perry
Mllly Grace . . • Lettice Fairfax
Jane Lila Convere
This was the American d6but of Lettice Fairfax. '' Number
Nine" was given Dec 20, 22, 24, matinees Dec. 22, 25, "The
Geisha," the week of Dec. 27, with Miss Mcintosh, Miss Earle,
Mr. Powers, Mr. Gresham, and Mr. Stieger in the cast " As You
Like It" was played Jan. 3, 1898, with Ada Rehan as Rosalind.
**The Merry Wives of Windsor," was revived Jan. 11, for the first
time in twelve years, with this cast :
Sir John Falstaff (his first appear-
ance in this character), George Clarke
Fenton Neil McCay
. Edwin Varrey
Wilfred Clarke
Charles Richman
Charles Craig
Herbert Gresham
Joseph Herbert
Master Shallow
Master Slender
Francis Ford .
Geom Pa^ .
Sir Hugh Evans
Doctor Caius .
Host of the Garter Inn, Tyrone Power
It was given in four acts.
Ancient Pistol
Corporal Nym
Bardolph
Robin . .
Simple . .
Rugby . .
Mistress Page
Anne Page .
Mistress Quickly
Mistress Ford .
. Sydney Herbert
Wiriiam Haxeltine
Hobart Bosworth
. . Little Vergie
Tom Hadawav
Georji^e Whamock
. Catherine Lewis
Lettice Fairfax
Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
. . Ada Rehan
584 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE tm
"Twelfth Night" was acted the week of Jan. 25. "The Coun-
try Girl " was presented Feb. 11, with Ada Rehan in her familiar
part of Peggy Thrift. Previous to the comedy was given " Coming
Events," a farce by Edmond Pailleron, with Ada Rehan as Nell
Yearance, Charles Richman as Paul Yearance, Irene Perry as
Henrietta, and William Hazeltine as the Doctor. ^Jealousy"
was "the curtain-raiser" Feb. 14, 16; on Feb. 17, 22, 23, pre-
vious to "The Country Girl," a new Japanese comedy by Wolf-
gang Kirchback, with music by Franz Curti, entitled " Lilli Tse,"
was given with this cast: Kiki Tsum, Frank Rushworth; Lilli
Tse, Marguerite Lemon; Ming-Ming, Arthur Cunningham;
Taima, Belle Harper; Miss Whirlbottle, Marie St. John.
Mr. Burton Holmes began a series of Lenten lectures Feb. 24,
and continued until March 12. "Lilli Tse" and "The Country
Girl" were given March 12, and continued imtil March 15. On
that date " School for Scandal " was produced, with this cast :
Sir Peter Teazle . . Edwin Varrey
Sir Oliver Surface, WiUiam F. Owen
Sir Benjamin Badcbite
Herbert Gresham
Sir Harry Bumper Frank Rushworth
Joseph Sur^ce . . George Clarke
Charles Surface . Charles Richman
Crabtree Sydney Herbert
Moses Wilfred Clarke
Rowley ....
Snake ....
Careless ....
Sir Peter's Servant
Lady Sneerwell
Mrs. Candour . .
Maria ....
Lady Teazle's Maid
Lady Teazle . .
Wflliam Hazeltine
. Paul McAllister
Hobart Bosworth
Tom Hadavay
Marie St J6bn
Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
. . Gerda MHsner
. . Belle d'Arcj
. . Ada Rdiai
The nineteenth season closed with "As You Like It," April 13.
During the season "As You Like It" was acted ten times; "Tam-
ing the Shrew," fifteen; "Merry Wives of Windsor," sixteen;
"Twelfth Night," eight; "School for Scandal," seven; "The
Country Girl," fifty; "Number Nine," twenty; "The Subtleties
of Jealousy," twenty; "Lilli Tse," thirty; "The Geisha," fifty-
five; and "The Circus Girl," ninety -seven times. Ada Rehan
made her last appearance in "As You Like It," when Blanche
Bates first appeared here as Celia. Moving pictures were seen
here for the matinees commencing March 14. A spring season
began April 15, with "La Poup6e," in two acts; book by Maurice
Ordineaua and Arthur Sturgess, music by Edmond Audran :
Brother Maxime . . . Frank Celfi
Launcelot . . . Frank Rushworth
Brother Sebastian, Frederick TroesdeO
Brother Basil . . . William Gilbert
Pierre Aitken .... Jean Taylor
Marie Grace Ratter
It proved to be a failure, and was withdrawn May 2, and "The
Circus Girl" revived, with Irene Perry as the heroine. The
theatre closed June 4 to reopen Aug. 25, 1898, with the first
Master Hillarius ,
. . . James Powers
Mme. Hillarius
. . Catherine Lewis
Henrv . . . .
Allesia . . . .
. Ethel Homick
. . Virginia Earle
The Baron . . .
Herbert Gresham
Loremois . .
. . Joseph Herbert
mil
DALY'S THEATRE
585
American production of Seymour Hicks' "A Runaway Girl/*
with music by Ivan Caryll and Lionel Monckton, and lyrics by
Aubrey Hopwood and Harry Greenbank. The cast was:
Gnj Stanley Cyril Scott
Lord Coodfe .... Wilfred Clarke
Professor Tamarind, Herbert Gresham
Signor Polloni . . . Henry Stanley
Hod. Bobby Barclay . . Eric Scott
Sir William Hake . Paul McAllister
Mr. Creel .
Leonello
Boccaccio .
Doloroso
Flipper . •
Dorothv Stanley
Lady cToodle .
. . Tom Hadaway
Arthur Donaldson
• Charles Bates
. . Percy Smith
James T. Powers
. Yvctte Violette
Catherine Lewis
Mrs. Creel Gerda Wisner
Fraulein Ehrenbreitstein, Belle Harper
A/i^tha Blanche Carbsle
. Marian Stuart
Beatrice Morgan
Mabel Thompson
. Violet Goodall
Edith Hutchins
. . Rosa Vera
. Hazel Pughley
Mabelle Giflman
Paula Edwardes
. Virginia Earle
Martha . . .
Dolly Dudley •
Maude Brook .
Grace Arlington
Bertie Wales .
Jessie Portman
£va Grosvenor
Alice . . .
Carmintia . .
Winnifred Gray
On Nov. 19 "A Runaway Girl" was transferred to the Fifth
Avenue Theatre, and "The Merchant of Venice" produced at
Daly's on Nov. 19^ The cast was:
Portia Ada Rehan
Shylock Sydney Herbert
Bassanio .... Chas. Richman
Antonio George Clarke
Gratiano .... Herbert Gresham
Launcelot .... Wilfred Clarke
Nerissa Mabel Roebuck
Tubal De Witt Jennings
Gobbo Wm. F. Owen
Duke of Venice . . . Edwin Varrey
Salarino Joseph Greppo
Solanio Wm. Hazeltine
Prince of Arragon . . Harold Lewis
Lorenao .... Jefferson Winter
Jan. 3, 1899, ''Madame Sans G6ne/' by Victorien Sardou, was
I»:esented here, with this cast :
Napoleon Geo. Clarke
Lexevre Charles Richman
Fottch^ Sydney Herbert
Comte de Neippeig, White Whittlesey
Savary WiUiam F. Owen
Despreaux .... Wilfred Clarke
Saint-Marsan . . . Walter Howard
Roustan Harold Lewis
Mathurin Marie Murphv
Caroline May CargiU
Elsie Mabel Roebuck
Madame de Rovigo . . Hazel Pughley
Toinon Irene Perry
Catherine Ada Rehan
The matinee, Jan. 9, of ''Madame Sans G6ne" was for the
benefit of St Mary's church, Saugerties, N. Y.
''The School for Scandal " was revived Jan. 16, with Ada Rehan
as Lady Teazle, Charles Richman as Charles Surface, George
Clarke as Sir Peter Teazle; White Whittlesey, Joseph Surface;
Miss Cargill, Lady Sneerwell ; and Mrs. Gilbert, Mrs. Candour.
" The Taming of the Shrew " was revived Jan. 23. On Feb. 9,
for the first time in America, was seen "The Great Ruby," by
Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton. It had this cast:
586 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE [«•»!
Lady Garnett Ada Rehan
Countess Mirtza Charko£E
Blanche Bates
Mrs. Elsmere . . Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
Brenda Elsmere . . . May Cargill
Hon. Moya Denzil . Mabel Roebuck
Hon. Kathleen Denzil, Beatrice Morgan
Louisa Jupp . . . Paula Edwardes
Flossie de Grosvenor . Louise Draper
Millie Paget . . . Virginia Navarro
Jane Slater .... Anne Caverly
^arsons Lucy Spinney
Mirtza's Maid . . . Katherine Clinton
Housemaid Lama HO
Prince Kassim Wadia
Charies Richmai
Viscount Montyghal . Wilfred Oarlu
Sir John Garnett . . Herbert Greshu
Lord Geor|^e Hartopp, George Grtppi
Captain Qive Dalrymple
White Whittoq
Cornish WOliam F. Om
Simon James Yoaa|
Brett Sjniney Herixr
Jack Denis Fulton RusnI
Hans George Hoind
After the second night, Blanche Bates withdrew from the cast
Corona Riccardo played Lady Garnett when Ada Rehan left foi
Europe. Burton Holmes commenced his Lenten lectures thi
morning of Feb. 2a At the matinee performance of June 7
the company was notified of the death of Augustin Daly whid
occurred in Paris.
Mr. Daly's death removed the most distinguished figure zmaot
the dramatic managers of America, since the days of Lester Wal
lack. Mr. Daly was inspired by the highest ambition, and in zl
his relations with the stage he was animated by a serious sens<
of responsibility and was inspired by motives that were conscien-
tious and noble. He died as he would have wished to die — ai
the summit of his career. With a fine literary taste and untiriDf
industry Augustin Daly explored every source of the drama foi
new and good plays. To his training many of the best acton
and actresses in the country owe their professional standing.
No American manager in the thirty years of his ascendancy made
more money than Mr. Daly. It is true that none expended more
on the production of plays, and that pecuniary profit was never the
uppermost idea in his mind. With one accord the dramatic pro-
fession gave Mr. Daly first rank as a stage manager and producer
of plays. All recognized his influence as a directing genius of
dramatic art. He was born in Plymouth, N. C, July 20, 183&
He was held in high esteem by many of the dignitaries of the
Roman Catholic church in this city, and on Dec. 13, 1894, he
was the recipient of the Laetare Medal of the University of Notre
Dame, the presentation being made by Archbishop Corrigan, in
the presence of a large number of Roman Catholic dignitaries
Mr. Daly's body was brought to America by the steamship AV»
Yorkf arriving here June 17, and taken to St. Patrick's cathedral
the following day for funeral obsequies, when there were over five
thousand people present. There was an orchestra of seventy-five
pieces, the great organ, the full choir, and the soloists of the
church. The pall bearers were Joseph Jefferson, Willie Winter,
Roger A Pryor, George Clarke, John B. Schoeffel, Theo. Moss,
agoo]
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587
St. Clair McKelway, John D. CrimminSy Nelson Goodwin Green,
Joseph J. O'Donohue, and Richard Domey. He was buried in
the family vault in Calvary cemetery.
After being closed since June 7, Daly's Theatre was reopened
Sept. 13 with Daniel Frohman as manager, whose first attraction
was "The King's Musketeer/' adapted by Henry Hamilton, from
Dumas' novel It had this cast :
Raoul d'Artagnan . • E. H. Sothern
Loots XIII. . . . Morton Selten
Cardinal Richelieu, Arthur R. Lawrence
George Villiers . . H. S. Northnip
Comte de Rochefort . C. P. Flockton
If . de Treville, Rowland Buckstone
Athos Roydon Erlynne
Porthos Norman Conniers
Aramis Geo. E. Bryant
De Chemerault . . . Daniel Jarrett
D'Estress .... Edward Belmar
inssac R. S. Carrington
Ucarat Frank Raymond
Bemajooz Frank Greppo
Le Cahusac • . . • Edward Lester
De Vieuville R. NeiU
John Felton .
^lanchet . .
Mousoueton • .
De la Fauconiere
Galli^r^ . .
Le Masle . .
Veraet . . . .
Dujart
. Norman Parr
Ernest Tarleton
Owen S. Fawcett
. May Johnson
Bessie Johnson
. John J. Collins
Richard J. Pitman
Charles W. Giblyn
Servant to M. de Treville
Charles Martin
Clarice Virginia Hamed
Anne of Austria . . . Adele Block
Gabrielle Irene Rooke
Mother Superior, Kate Pattison Selten
A Nun Olga M'Arthur
Toinette Edna Phillips
On Oct. 24, for the first time in New York, " The Song of the
Sword," by Leo Ditrichstein, was presented. On Nov. 27 "The
Manoeuvres of Jane," by Henry Arthur Jones, was produced, with
this cast :
{enris Punshon •
^hilibert . . .
Mr. Nangle . .
George Langton .
Bostock . . .
Sir Robert Bowater
Mr. Pawsey • .
Williamson . .
Trimble. . . .
Jane Nangle . .
Constantia Gage .
Charles Walcot
. Ferd. Gottschalk
. Charles Harbury
Wm. F. Courtenay
. Geo. C. Boniface
. . John Findlay
. . William Eville
H. S. Taber
. John L. Weber
. Niary Mannering
Elizabeth Tyree
Mrs. Beechinor, Mrs. Charles Walcot
Pamela Beechinor . . Jessie Busley
Lady Bapchild, Mrs. Thomas Whififen
Miss Dodd
Mrs. Bostock .
Miss Bostock.
Mrs. Pawsey .
Miss Bowater .
TrendeU . .
. Ethel Hornick
. . Ethel Sanborn
> Beatrice Morgan
Mrs. Hart Jackson
Gertrude Lewis
. Alison Skipworth
Maid Julia Devereux
On Feb. 5, iqoo, "The Ambassador," by "John Oliver Hobbes"
(Mrs. Craigie), was seen for the first time, and had this cast : Lord
St. Orbyn, John Mason ; Sir William Beauvedere, Edward Morgan ;
Vivian Beauvedere, William F. Courtenay; Major Hugo Lascelles,
Charles Walcot; Lord Lavensthorpe, H. S. Taber; Juliet Gains-
borough, Mary Mannering; Alice Gainsborough, Grace Elliston;
Lady Beauvedere, Hilda Spong; Lady Gwendoline Marleaze,
Elizabeth Tyree; the Princess Vendramini, Rhoda Cameron;
Lady Basler, Mrs. Charles Walcot; Mrs. Whitcomb, Mrs. Hart
Jackson; Katie, Beatrice Morgan; Miss Yolande, Blanche Kel-
588 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Im
leher; Miss Mamie, Gertrude Lewis; Mrs. Spearing, Kva Vincent
Tomkins, Julia Devereaux; Rorter, William Eville; the DuchesSi
Minnie Bowen.
March 20 "The Interrupted Honeymoon," by F. Kinsey Peile^
had its first presentation here. The cast was : Sir Charles, Jdn
Mason; Daniel Gordon, Edward J. Morgan; Kenneth Benyoo,
Grant Stewart; Christopher Trevor, William F. Courtenaj;
Penny, John Findlay; Violet Babington, Mary Mannering; Hon.
Mrs. Daniel Gordon, Hilda Spong; Rachel Gordon, Mrs. Charia
Walcot; Lady Pamela, Ethel Homick; Agatha Vincent, Alison
Skipworth; Georgina Percival, Eva Vincent. On the afternooi
of March 23 there was a performance for the benefit of the Mothen
and Babies* Hospital, arranged by Mrs. Robert Osbom, and it wai
such a success that the sum of $2,000 was added to the treasury d
the admirable charity.
Among the attractions were the Japanese players in one scene
from ''The Geisha and the Knight" Mrs. Kendal in Clement
Scott's play "The Cape Mail," assisted by Rudge Harding, Atbol
Forde, P. F. Ames, Nellie Campbell, Mary Kilpack, and Mrs. A.
B. Tappins; also a farce by George Grossmith, called ''Winning
a Widow," with Mrs. Clement Scott as Mrs. Fullabloom. Hn
Scott had frequently appeared in London as an amateur actress.
"Nannette," a one-act play by Ferdinand Gottschalk, founded on
an incident of the Paris commune, was one of the surprises of
the afternoon, with Edwin Arden and Margaret Anglin in tlie
cast. William Gillette followed, with "A Little Talk to Sun-
day School children," the programme concluding with "A Panto-
mime Rehearsal."
"Trelawney of the Wells," by A. W. Pinero, was presented
here April 9, with nearly the same cast it received originally
at the Lyceum Theatre. Good Friday the house was closed,
Mr. Frohman thus following the custom established by Mr. Daly.
"Wheels within Wheels" was played April 16, 17, 18, 19, and
matinee April 21. The cast was:
Lord Eric John Mason
Sir Philip Grant Stewart
Egerton . . . Philip Cunningham
Eaves Edward Lester
Byam Charles Giblyn
Waiter C. W. Bntkr
Mrs. Bulmer .... Hilda Spoof
Lady Curtoys .... Grace Elhstoi
Miss Curtoys .... Eva Vincent
James Blagden . . Robert Hilliard
"The Manoeuvres of Jane" was repeated April 20, and "Tre-
lawney of the Wells," for the benefit of the mother of the late
Ernest Tarleton, was given on the afternoon of April 17. The
receipts amounted to over ^2,800. The programme was "CoL
Carter of Carterville." In the cast: E. M. Holland, Beatrice
Morgan, Joseph Wheelock, Jr. , William Courtenay, Samuel Ed-
s«m3
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589
wards, and John Findlay. Henrv E. Dixey appeared in a mono-
logue, and Blanche Bates, Frank Worthing, and William Harcourt
in ''An Afifair of Hearts," by W. H. Post. Then came Mary
Mannering and Mr. Hackett in the balcony scene from ** Romeo
and Juliet;" Beatrice Herford in a monologue; David Bispham
sang ''Danny Deever;" and finally Virginia Hamed and £. H.
Sothern in Sir Charles Young's "Drifting Apart*' A spring sea-
son opened April 23 with " A Runaway Girl " : James T. Powers,
Flipper the Jockey ; Marie Celeste filled Virginia Earle's rdle ck
Winnifred; Paula Edwardes was Carmintia; and Rachel Booth,
Alice. This play was originally acted at this theatre one hundred
times, then transferred to the P ifth Avenue Theatre, where it had
one hundred and sixteen performances. The theatre closed June
2 to reopen Sept 6, with "The Rose of Persia," written by Basil
Hood, the music composed by Sir Arthur Sullivan.
On Oct. 21, "San Toy," a Chinese- English musical comedy in
two acts, book by Edward Morton, music by Sidney Jones, lyrics by
Harry Greenbank and Adrian Ross, was presented, with this cast:
Li, James T. Powers; Captain Bobby Preston, Melville Stewart;
Sir Bingo Preston, Wilfred Clarke; Sing-Hi, J. L. Weber; Lieut
Harvey Tucker, Henry Girard ; Fo-Hop, Joseph Gooderowe ; Hu-Pi,
Joseph Cauto; WaiHo, Robert M. O'Neil; Li-Hi, W. W. Scott;
Li-Lo, George A. Roarke; The Emperor, Sarony I^ambert; Yen-
How, George K. Fortescue; Wun-Lung, Florence Newcombe;
Ko-Fan, Isobel Hall; Trixie, Carolyn Gordon; Rose Tucker,
Frances Gordon; Hu-You, Elsie Thome; Mrs. Streeter, Eva
Randolph; San Toy, Marie Celeste.
The dramatic season opened Nov. 26, with "The Man of Forty,"
by Walter P'rith, and was thus cast :
Edward Morgan
Frederick Lee-Fanshawe, John Mason
Roger Dunster, his
secretary,
Lewis Dunster, Roger
Dunster*s brother,
Capt Dennis Gamer
William Courtenay
Algie Portman . Jameson Lee Finney
Raymond Barker . . . Grant Stewart
Martin Fred Courtayne
Mrs. Egerton .... Hilda Spong
Elsie Cecilia Loftus
Mrs. Bella Portman . Elisabeth Tyree
Claire Despencer . Beatrice Morgan
Lillian Vachel . . . Alison Skipwortb
Mrs. Jessop .... Era Vincent
Fred Courtayne is a brother of Wm. Courtenay. This was his
first appearance under Mr. Frohman's management.
"Lady Huntworth's Experiment," by R. C. Carton, was seen
for the first time Dec. 21, and cast thus: Dorvaston, John
Mason; Audley Pillengcr, Grant Stewart; Henry Thoresby,
William Courtenay; Crayll, Jameson Lee Finney; Gandy, Wil-
liam F. Owen; Caroline, Hilda Spong; Lucy, Cecilia Loftus;
Hannah Pillenger, Mrs. Chas. Walcot; Keziah, May Robson.
590 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Dsro
The season ended March 2, 1901, but another season began
the next night with a revival of "San Toy," which continued
until the night of June i, when the theatre closed for the
summer.
HARLEM MUSIC HALL
IN the new depot building of the Third Avenue railroad, corner
of One Hundred and Thirtieth Street and Third Avenue^
westerly side. It was occupied as a place of amusement and
called "Harlem Music Hall." It was opened Dec. 12, 1870^
with a vocal and instrumental concert. The first dramatic per-
formance given here was Dec. 26, when Rose and Harry Watkina
came, with "Trodden Down."
The hall continued to be occupied with various entertainments,
until it underwent a complete transformation. It was opened ai
"The Mount Morris Theatre," Sept. 25, 1882, by Hamilton A
Chandler, with a dramatic company, in " The Lights o* London."
Hamilton continued to manage the house until May, 1885, when
he retired. Of late it had been occupied with cheap dramatic
entertainments.
HARLEM HALL
HARLEM HALL, situated on One Hundred and Twenty-fiftii
Street and Fourth Avenue was opened May 4, 1871, with
a concert.
THE ALHAMBRA
A PLACE for vaudeville entertainments on the second floor of
1 1 64 Broadway, east side, above Twenty-seventh Street was
known as "The Alhambra." It was opened in June, 1871, by Mr.
Burns, but continued only a few weeks.
hartz'S bijou theatre
HARTZ'S BIJOU THEATRE was a small room at 748 Broad-
way, east side, between Eighth Street and Astor Place. It
was opened by Professor Hartz, the magician, Feb. 21, 187a It
closed after a few nights.
t87S] CHICKERING HALL 59 1
THE HAYMARKET
SITUATED at the southeast corner of Sixth Avenue and
Thirtieth Street, was a so-called place of amusement which
has had a checkered career. A German built it and called it
^Carlberg's baths." It was then a fashionable '^ natatorium. "
In 1872 William McMahon rented the place and called it
^The Haymarket." He fitted it up so that it looked like a
theatre with a dancing floor in place of the parquet chairs.
When the town was ''wide open*' during the later '70's and
the early '8o's, the Haymarket flourished like a green bay tree.
McMahon lost his excise license, and with touching sorrow wrote
00 the front door : '' Soft Drinks Did It "
The hall was vacant for some time. Then Worth set up a
dime museum in it, and mermaids of papier machi took the place
of self-possessed young women with yellow hair. But the museum
languished. It was shortlv after known as ''The American
NiCKLEODEON," and the admission prices ranged from five to
twenty-five cents, according to the location of seats.
It was opened for free entertainments Sept 4, 1890, but it was
soon closed, and was advertised for sale. After seven months of
worry and constant endeavor a license was procured and the place
opened. After having been closed for many months, it was re-
opened as an all-night dance hall, and called "The Newmarket/'
in March, 1897, but was shortly afterwards called "The Hay-
market.*' William McMahon, the manager of the place, died in
New York in the season of 1899.
THE GRAND STREET MUSEUM
AVERY humble east side place of amusement was "The
Grand Street Museum," situated at Nos. 545 and 547
Grand Street. It was opened Dec. 8, 1888, and besides the liv-
ing and other curiosities to be seen there, dramatic performances
were given, and all could be enjoyed for ten cents.
CHICKERING HALL
CHICKERING HALL was situated on the northwest comer
of Fifth Avenue and Eighteenth Street, and was opened in
November, 1875, ^>^b ^ concert. The stage or music platform is
8ixt3^one feet wide by twenty-eight feet deep, with no protcenium.
592 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Cnii
scenery or other provision for theatrical effects. The hall itself
is one hundred and seven feet and seven inches deep, furnished
with opera chairs, and had a seating capacity of thirteen hundred.
Vienna Demorest made her first appearance here, and was a failorc
Emma Abbott made her formal American d^but in concert, Feh.
7, 1877, when Sig. Brignoli, Ferranti, and William M. Case (first
appearance in New York\ and Charles E. Pratt accompanist,
appeared. The B. P. O. Elks gave their second public social
session Sunday evening, Dec 14, 1879.
Since this hall was first opened some of the most popular readen
of this country have appeared here, while many of the greatest
singers, male and female, heard in this country, have been seen ii
concerts. Oscar Wilde made his American d6but as lecturer, Jan.
9, 1892. On April 27, 1887, the first recital of Edgar S. Kelly's
music to "Macbeth** was given, under the direction of McKee
Rankin. Chas. Dickens, eldest son of the famous novelist, appeared
here as a reader Oct. 25, 1887. Chas. Santley, English baritone,
made his first and only appearance in this city, after an absence of
twenty years, afternoon. May 4, 1891. Geo. Grossmith, the orig-
inal interpreter of the leading rdles of many of the Gilbert and
Sullivan operas, notably Bunthome in ''Patience," and Koko in
"The Mikado," made his American dibut Nov. 15, 1892, in bis
humorous and musical recitals. Johannes Wolff, violinist, and
Joseph Holman, violoncellist, gave their first concert in America,
Dec. 9. Cyril Tyler, a boy soprano, twelve years of age, made
his bow here Dec. 15.
In the fall of 1893 it was decided by the Chickerings to alter
this hall in order that it might be used in the business purposes
of the firm.
BUNNELL'S MUSEUM
SITUATED at 103 and 105 Bowery was " Bunnell's Museuk,"
which was opened in the fall of 1876, as the first popular
museum at cheap prices. It has been stated that Charles A.
Bradenburgh was the originator of the one-dime admission prin-
ciple. This is not correct, as George Bunnell is the originator of
the idea — that is, of giving stage performances in connection with
curiosities. Bradenburgh had a museum in Brooklyn as early as
1866, also one on Broadway, New York, opposite 444, one year
later; but the attractions were wax figures, mechanical contrit-
ances, and pictorial views, and it remained for Bunnell to originate
the afterwards popular priced dime museum. The feature at Bun-
neirs Museum was "Dante's Inferno'' in the basement. There
iwQ THE REGENT 593
was a stage erected in the main ball, where various entertainments
of a light character order were given. There were three stories,
all filled with curiosities. Bunnell remained here for two years,
and the place is now occupied as a furniture store. When Bunnell
left here he went to 298 Bowery, near Bleecker Street, and opened
what he called "The Great American Museum," in March, 1879.
He secured a lease of the property from Georgiana B. English,
while the building was in progress, turned it into a museum, and
managed it successfully. He then sold an interest in the place to
H. R. Jacobs and his partner Tillerson, who had a museum, a
block or so further down the Bowery. Bunnell finally sold out to
Frank Uffner and Middleton, who in a short time sold out to Mr.
Grimm, now known as Geo. W. Ryder. This place was destroyed
by fire. May 25, 1880.
BUNNELL'S MUSEUM
SITUATED at the northwest comer of Ninth Street and
Broadway was found another "Bunnell's Museum." Geo.
B. Bunnell had leased the building and fitted up six rooms with
curiosities of every description. The opening took place Dec. 8,
1880, and the place was closed in 1883. From six to ten perform-
ances were given daily from morning till night, and the attendance
averaged over three thousand daily.
RUBER'S MUSEUM
AT 106-108 East Fourteenth Street, south side and running
through to and including Nos. 103, 10$, 107 Thirteenth
Street, covering nearly five city lots, is " Huber's Museum. " The
buildings previously occupying these lots were used for a concert
hall, oyster-house and hotel. The place first opened as a museum
Aug. 13, 1888, with "freaks" and variety performances. The
building was enlarged in 1889. G. H. Hubler is the manager.
THE REGENT
THE old Horticultural Hall on the south side of Twenty-
eighth Street, two doors west of Broadway, was fitted up
by Everard, the brewer, as a music hall and opened June 8, 1886,
1^ James Meade and John Cannon, who called it ''The Regent."
It was closed by the authorities in November, 1886, and reopened
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594 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Ci«J
by John Cannon soon afterwards. The next manager was Wallac
Williams, who called it "The Fifth Avenue Music Hall,"1wi
it lasted only a short time. James Everard then fitted it up as
Turkish bath, and opened it May 7, 1888, with James W. Collia
the actor, as manager.
THE MANHATTAN OPERA HOUSE
AT 305 West Fifty-fourth Street, a few doors from Eigbtl
Avenue, was "The Manhattan Opera House." It wai
fitted up for dramatic performances and was opened June 27,
1881, with May Roberts as the star in "The Two Orphans." J
E. Molloy, Jr. , was the manager. It kept open only a brief tim^
after which it ceased to be a place of amusement.
MINER'S EIGHTH AVENUE THEATRE
ON the easterly side of Eighth Avenue, between Twenty-sixtl
and Twenty-seventh streets, is "Miner's Eighth Avzvui
Theatre." It was erected by Harry Miner and Thomas Canary,
for a variety theatre, and opened Nov. 21, 1881, but was destroyed
by fire Jan. i, 1902. It is being rebuilt.
VERCELLFS THEATRE
SITUATED at 152 and 154 East Forty-second Street, between
Third and Lexington avenues, was "Vercelli's Theatre."
It had been used in 1880 for a variety of entertainments. On
Aug. 29, 1881, Fannie Wallack and the "Wallack Tripolognc
Troupe" opened here in "Perfection" and the farce "Torturinj
Tame Turtles." Alf. Burnett opened here Oct. 17 with a vaud^
ville entertainment, and called the house "The Grand Central"
Burnett and Whittaker were managers. In a few months it went
out of existence as a place for entertainments.
THE CHATEAU MABILLE VARIETIES
IN the upper story of the building located on the south side
of Thirty-fourth Street, one door east of Third Avenue,
was "The Chateau Mabille." It was once familiarly called
"Glass Hall," and was raided by the police Feb. 25, iS/i
Soon after this it was closed and is now a tenement house.
isy73 CENTRAL PARK GARDEN & HARTS THEATRE 595
MEADE'S MIDGET HALL
ON the northwest comer of Fifth Avenue and Fourteeenth
Street was "Meade's Midget Hall." In November, 1887,
James Meade introduced General Mite and Minnie Aborn, two
diminutive people, to the public This place is now a carpet
warehouse. It was known at one time as " Brewster Hall.
•»
THE COLUMBIA OPERA HOUSE
SITUATED on the west side of Twelfth Street and Greenwich
Avenue, was the "Columbia Opera House." A miscellane-
ous entertainment of the sensational kind was given here in the
fall of 1875. In January, 1876, it was known as ''The American
Alhambra." Cheap variety performers appeared. It was raided
by the police Feb. 25, 1878. It was called " The Folly Theatre *'
on Nov. 25, 1878, and was opened with the fairy extravaganza,
'•Little Bo- Peep." In the company were: Sidney Nelson, Jennie
Yeamans, W. C. Crosby, Harry Pratt, Lizzie Thomdyke, Emma
Young, Albert Martinetti, Carrie Lewis, Susie Ulm, Bella Bent,
Mattie Lewis, Julian Martinetti, Mary Gorenflo, Irene Carleton,
Lizzie Clarence, Annie Yeamans, Jenny White, Daisy Moore, the
Clinetop Sisters, Bertha Rupert, Bryant, and Williams. It is now
used as a livery stable.
CENTRAL PARK GARDEN
SITUATED on the west side of Seventh Avenue, between
Fifty -eighth and Fifty-ninth streets, was "The Central
Park Garden." It was used for summer concerts by Theo.
Thomas and orchestra. It was opened May 17, 1875, having
been remodelled by John Koch, the manager. Messrs. Appleby
were the next managers, who opened the place August, 1875, ^^^^
the Theo. Thomas' concerts. It was closed Sept. 16, with a bene-
fit to Theo. Thomas. On Nov. 16, 17, 18, there was a walking
match between Mary Marshall and Peter Van Ness. After being
closed for some time it was reopened by Josh Hart, May 19, 1877,
as "Central Park Garden and Hart's Summer Theatre."
Max Maretzek was the musical conductor, Henry Wannamacher,
leader of orchestra. Aug. 20 Mr. Hart retired from the manage-
ineot, and Thomas & Watson were the next lessees, but with the ap-
proach of the cool weather it was closed as a place of amusement
596 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE C*
JEROME THEATRE
SITUATED on the southeast comer of Twenty-sixth Street an
Madison Avenue was the "Jerome Thbatre.'* It was use
for amateur performances, and was known as the ** Union Leagit
Theatre. " Agnes Ethel here made her first appearance in pobli
Oct. 10, 1868, in "Camille." On Sept. 19, 1872, Fechterappeare
here as Frederick de Marsden in " On Demande un Gouvemeur,
supported by a French company. Mrs. H. P. Grattan made be
last appearance in public here Oct io» 1876, as Mme. Frudeno
in "Camille/' when Agnes Cherrie made her d€but as Camille.
Helen Bancroft played one week here, commencing Jan. 22
1883, in "The Hunchback." On April 9 Amy Lee was seen ii
the comedy called "Lillian, or Shades and Sunshine.'* Adelaidi
Fitz Allen made her first appearance on the stage here Apnl 11
acting in "Love's Sacrifice."
THIRTY-FOURTH STREET THEATRE
SITUATED on the south side of Thirty-fourth Street, betwea
Second and Third avenues was " The Thirty-Fourth Strkbi
Theatre." It was opened Nov. 27, 1871, by William M. Smidi,
with a variety performance. The next manager was William C
Mitchell, who took possession Feb. 5, 1872. Charley Shay was
the next manager, he opening it Sept. 30, 1872, as "Charlei
Shay's Opera House," and closed Oct. 15.
It was reopened April 14, 1873, under the management of Mods
John La Thorne. Aug. 31, 1874, its name was changed to "Jake
Berry's Opera House." The next and last manager was C. S.
Gray, who opened it for the season of 1876; W. W. Newcomb was
stage manager and Ned Straight was leader of the orchestra.
ALLEMANIA HALL
AT 18 East Sixteenth Street, south side, between Fifth Avenue
and Broadway, was "Allemania Hall," better known as
"Robinson Hall." It was originally a private residence and
was erected in 184a It was afterwards a club house. It was
shortly after that used as a ball room and subsequently fitted up
for miscellaneous entertainments. It was opened Oct. 15, 1868^
with Prof. Rhodes' geological exhibition, "Earth and Man."
MrQ THE OLD SKATING RINK 597
Mr. Robinson soon afterwards secured the place and altered it into
a regular place of amusement. He opened it with a vaudeville en-
tertainment and managed the house for two seasons. The next name
this theatre had was "The Bijou." It was opened Feb. 29, 1872,
by a French comedy company in " Le Meurtrier de Theodore " (the
original of "Who Killed Cock Robin ? "). On Sept 8, 1873, Bui-
lock's Marionettes appeared here. Owen Marlowe, who had just re-
turned from California, was heard here Nov. 28, in readings. Prof.
Cromwell was seen here April, 1874, with his Lectures and Stere-
opticon views. The place was now called "The Parisian Varie-
ties/' and was opened Sept 1 5, 1874. Fred Maccabe having closed
an engagement at Steinway Hall, opened here Dec. 7. Callender's
Georgia minstrels were seen here March 8, 1875. On May 19
** Girofl^-Girofla " was sung. The next manager was G. A. Hender-
son, who, Sept IS, 1875, named the house "The New York Pari-
siAN Varieties." W. H. Woodbury was the next lessee. He
rechristened it "The Parisian Varieties." In December, 1876,
the place was known as "The Criterion." It was reopened (hav-
ing been closed for a few weeks) April 2, 1877, with the burlesque
^Two Spheres." The place was then called "The Parisian
Vaudeville." The next manager was A. H. Sheldon, who
opened it May 15, 1877, as "The Sixteenth Street Theatre,"
with "Sarah's Young Man" and the burlesque "The Forty
Thieves." The property was finally turned over to the trustees of
the Apprentices' Library, who purchased it in July, 1877, and after
extensive alterations opened it as "Mechanics' Hall," June 21,
1878. It continued to be used as a Library until 1890, when the
trustees moved to its present quarters, Forty-fourth Street.
THE OLD SKATING RINK
SITUATED on the comer of Sixty-lftrat, Street and Third
Avenue was the " Old Skating Rink. " It was opened June
I3» 1870, with a musical jubilee and Beethoven festival. It had
accommodations for twenty-two thousand persons. Among the
artists on this occasion were Mme. Parepa Rosa, P. S. Gilmore,
Clara Louise Kellogg, Caroline Richings, Mrs. Howard Paul,
Mme. Marietta Gazzaniga, Rose Hersee, Isabella McCulloch,
Zelda Harrison Seguin, Mile. Pauline Canissa, Rosa Cook, Mme.
iohanna Rotter, Mme. Bertha Johannsen, Mile. Frida de Gebele,
file. Sophie Dziuba, Anna Bishop, Sig. P. Brignoli, Sig. Ch.
Lcfranc, William Castle, Theo. Habelmann, Francesco Filippi,
H. Nordblom, B. Massimilliani, M. Lotti, Joseph Hermann, W.
W. Whitney, S. C. Campbell, Henri Drayton, Petrilli, G. Reyna,
598 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE DHi
A. Susini, Ad. Randolfi, Harry Peakes, and Wilhelm Fonnes.
Gilmore's Band, including M. Arbuckle, Dodworth's Twenty-
second Regiment Band, Downing's Seventy-first regiment band,
Carl Bergman, conductor of Philharmonic Society ; Carl Zerrahn,
conductor of the Handel and Haydn Societies; Max Maretzek,
Carl Rosa, and Dr. James Pech, senior organist of Trinity P^sh,
were the musical directors.
The tenth and last concert was given June i8. The programme
contained selections from the Ninth Symphony sung by five thou-
sand Sabbath-school children, and a grand national finale^ given
with eight thousand voices, the immense orchestra, drum coqis,
military bands, the organ, and the electric artillery. The chonii
was by the Handel and Haydn Society of Boston with nearly
five hundred voices, over two hundred brass and reed instruments,
a jubilee orchestra of five hundred and forty virtuosi, the anvil
company, chime of bells, and electric artillery.
The American Institute held its fairs here for years. Originally
these exhibitions were given in old Castle Garden, and were a
distinguishing feature of New York's great functions. The Insti-
tute was organized in 1828.
The Institute gave eighteen exhibitions of live stock from 183]
to 1859, several of them on the ground where the Fifth Avenw
Hotel now stands, and then considered to be '* out of town." In
1848 the Institute purchased for ^45,000 the brownstone front
building. No. 351 Broadway, which A. T. Stewart erected for a
store, but never occupied, having decided to erect the marble dry
goods palace on Broadway, between Chambers and Reade streets
With strict economy the Institute paid for this new building and
later sold it at a great advance and removed to the Cooper UnioD
building. Still later the Institute had quarters in Clinton HalL
The first fair was given in Masonic Hall in 1828, and at various
times exhibitions were held in Niblo's Garden, Castle Garden, the
Crystal Palace on Reservoir Square, Palace Garden, Academy of
Music, then in this place, the Old Skating Rink. It was by the
American Institute that the Morse system of telegraphy was first
shown, and Col. Samuel Colt exhibited his revolving fire-ams.
Col. Richard M. Hoe exhibited his lightning printing press under
the auspices of the Institute, and the telephone, in its early crude
state, also was given a hearing. In 1897 the American Institute
fair went to Madison Square Garden. In April, 1899, ^^^ ^°^^"
tute leased a large hall and three rooms in the Berkeley Lyccom
building, Nos. 19 to 21 West Forty-fourth Street, for five years.
tawj PIKE'S OPERA HOUSE 599
PIKE'S OPERA HOUSE
IT will, no doubt, surprise many even among the theatre-goers
of the West Side to learn that the magnificent theatre at
Twenty-third Street and Eighth Avenue was first dedicated to
public uses as ** Pike's Opera House." It was erected by Samuel
N. Pike, of Cincinnati, Ohio. The property on which it stands orig-
inally belonged to the estate of Clement C. Moore. In 1843 it
was leased for twenty-one years to George C. Peters and Lent,
Proprietors of the old Knickerbocker line of stage coaches. In
lay, 1864, Mr. Pike bought off all the tenants, and the property
in fee from the heirs of Mr. Moore. He at once commenced the
erection of the magnificent building, now known as the ** Grand
Opera House," situated on the northwest comer of Eighth Avenue
and Twenty -third Street.
The theatre itself is one hundred and eighty-five feet in length,
eighty feet in breadth, and the height from the parquet to the
dome is seventy feet. The auditorium consists of six proscenium
boxes, parquet, parquet circle, dress circle, and family circle. The
seating capacity of the house is one thousand, eight hundred and
eighty-three, but over thirty-five hundred persons have gained
admission at one performance. The entire cost of the building
was about one million dollars.
The opening of the house was announced for Jan. 6, 1868, with
Italian opera, but, in consequence of an accident to Sig. Brignoli,
the initial performance was postponed to Jan. 9. The opera com-
pany consisted of Mme. Anna de La Grange, Adelaide Phillips,
Isabella McCulloch, Brignoli, Massiroilliani, Orlandini, Susini,
Coletti, Sarti, Nicolao (musical director), and Max Strakosch,
manager. "II Trovatore" was given with this cast: Leonora,
Anna de La Grange; Azucena, Adelaide Phillips; Manrico, Sig.
Massimilliani; Count di Luna, Sig. Orlandini; Ferrando, Sig.
Coletti.
H. L. Bateman was the next manager, and began Oct. 14 with
an opera bouffe company, in " La Grande Duchesse," Miles. Tost6e
and Larobele and MM. Aujac, Leduc, LagrifFoul, Duchesne, Daron,
and Guidon in the principal rdles.
Mile. Irma appeared Nov. 16 in " Barbe Bleue. " Nov. 30 the
two opera companies under Bateman *s control joined forces and
consisted of Tost^e, Irma, Lambele, Duclos, Marie Tholer, Henri-
etta Rose, Mathilde, Hamilton, and Louise, and MM. Aujac, Deere,
Duchesne, Leduc, Lagriffoul, Tholer, Francis, Dardignac, Bene-
dick, Hamilton, Guidon, and Edgard. " Lieschen and Fritschen **
was given, with Tost^e and Dardignac in the chief rdles, Dec 7,
6oo A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE C«»»
8; an act of "La Grande Duchesse" and two acts of "Barbc
Bleue " made up the bill, with Tost^e in the former and Irma in
the latter. Dec. 9 " Les Bavards " was produced for the first time
in America. The cast: Roland, Mile. Tost^e; Beatrix, Mile
Duclos; Ines, Mile. Lambele; Sarmiento, M. Duchesne; Torribio,
M. Leduc; Christoval, M. Francis. The second act of "Barbc
Bleue" was given with it each evening until Dec 21, when was
presented, for the first time in America, " La Chanson de For-
tunio": Valentin, Mile. Irma; Laurette, Mile. Lambele; Fortunio,
M. Francis; Friquet, M. Leduc.
"La P^richole" was sung Jan. 4, 1869, for the first time in
America, and had this cast:
La P^richole Mile. Irma
Guadelina Mile. Rose
Berginella Mile. Tholer
Mastrilla Mile. Cadic
Frasquinella .... MUe. Arsene
Brambilla MUe. MathUde
Pequillo M. Aujac
Don Andreas de Ribeira . M. Leduc
Le Comte de Pauatellas, M. Lagriffi)ul
Don Pedro de Hinoyosa . M. Edgaid
Le Marquis de Tarapote . M. Frands
Ninetta MUe. Anaa
Mile. Carmaa
M. HamiHoo
. M. Goidon
. M. Brabant
. M. Branet
Mannefretta .
First Notary .
Second Notary
First Drinker .
Second Drinker
Mr. Bateman closed his season Jan. 9, having sold his interest
in the opera bouffe company to James Fisk, Jr. Irma took a
benefit Jan. 29, when the third act of " II Trovatore *' was given,
with that lady as Leonora, M. Aujac as Manrico, and M. Tholer
as the Count di Luna. "Les Deux Aveugles" was presented
Feb. 5, for the first time in America, with Leduc as Giraffier,
and M. Lagriffoul as Patachom. Irma and Aujac closed their
engagement Feb. 6, when "La P^richole" was sung.
" Orph^e aux Enf ers " had its first hearing here Feb. 8, and with
this cast :
Orph^e M. Deere
{upiter M. Duchesne
ohn Styx M. Guidon
Mercury M. Lagriffoul
iS} M.Lcduc
Eurydice Mile. Tost^e
Diane MUe. Dodos
Cupid MUe. Canadeao
Venus MUe. Cadic
Minerve .... MUe. Delphinc
Public Opinion . . . MUe. Arseoe
The season closed Feb. 19, 1869.
The next proprietors of this place of amusement were James
Fisk, Jr., and Jay Gould, who styled it "The Grand Opera
House." Mr. Gould's name appeared only for a few days. The
opera bouflfe company continued in " La P^richole." On March 31
James Fisk*s name appeared as proprietor, and Clifton W. Tayleurc
as manager. Wm. Davidge was stage manager, and Henry Tis-
sington musical director. "The Tempest" was produced in mag-
nificent style March 31, with this cast:
iWqD
GRAND OPERA HOUSE
60 1
Prospero . • . . £. L. Davenport
Ferdinand Frank Mayo
Caliban W. Davidge
Alonzo F. C. Bangs
Sebastian T. F. Egberts
Gonzalo C. Loveday
Stephano .... F. Chippendale
Antonio Jas. Carden
Adrien E. Gillett
Francisco
Trinculo.
Boatswain
Miranda
Ariel . .
Juno • .
Ceres
Iris . .
The Harpy
. . N. Mclntyrc
Walter Lennox, Sen.
. . Geo. Johnson
. Josephine Fiddes
Cadierine Lucette
• . Miss Oakley
• Lilly Davenport
. . May Saville
. Nannie Egberts
The ballet was led by Mile. Morlacchi. This was the first ap-
pearance in this city of Frank Mayo. The following salaries were
paid: E. L. Davenport, 1^300; Frank Mayo, 1^250; W. Davidge,
$60; F. C. Bangs, 1^40; T. F. Egberts, $2$; Walter Lennox, $40;
Chas. Loveday, 1^30; F. Chippendale, 1^40; Jas. Carden, $40; R
Gillett, 1^25 ; Nichol Mclntyre, $25 ; Geo. Johnson, 1^25 ; Josephine
Fiddes, $12$; Catherine Lucette, $7$; Jenny Oakley, ^15; Lilly
Davenport, ^30; May Saville, ^30; Nannie Egberts, |iio; the
^Morlacchi Ballet," ^525, comprising six premieres danseuses, ten
coryphees, and fifteen figurantes.
bardou's '* Patrie " had its first performance in America, May
24. The play was purchased by Clifton Tayleure in Paris, and
expressly translated and adapted for this theatre by A. de Lile.
The scenery was painted by Marston, Duflocq, Seavey, Thome,
and Smith. There were one hundred soldiers, supers, and aux-
iliaries in the production. The total receipts of its twelve nights
and two matinees were only ^6, 323. 3a " Patrie " was thus cast :
Count Rysoor . .
La Treroonville .
William of Orange
Cortadillo, a mute
Donna Dolores
Donna Rafaela
Gudule . . .
Capt. Karloo .
Duke of Alra .
Jonas . . .
C. W. Couldock
Geo. H. Clarke
J. Ointon Hall
W. H. Beekraan
Marv Gladstane
. Blanche Grey
Nannie Egberts
Frank Mayo
F. C. Bann
F. ChippendsQe
Noircarmes Jas. Carden
Capt. Reicon .... Chas. Loveday
Vargas A. C. Enos
Albert! Geo. Johnson
Miguel Nichol Mclntyre
Navarra H. W. Peck
Von Strapen . . . • J. A. Burnes
Cornelius J. M. Cook
Galena J. D. Bilby
The " Morlacchi Ballet " was one of the features of the produc-
tion. The play was a failure, and was withdrawn in two weeks,
and the house was closed.
The theatre was reopened June 21, 1869, ^^^^ Harry C. Page as
business manager; H. B. Phillips, stage manager; H. Tissington,
musical director. Lucille Western was the star, and the company
engaged to support her were : McKee Rankin, J. Newton Gotthold,
E. L. Tilton, W. E. Sheridan, J. A. Heme, A. W. Church, Vining
Bowers, W. A. Donaldson, G. F. Devere, H. C. Barton, Mrs. M.
A. Bradshaw, Mrs. Marie Wilkins, Mrs. F. Blaisdell, Alice Wren,
6o2 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Om%
Blanche Bradshaw, Emma Maddem, Fanny Cave, and La Petite
Wren. "East Lynoe" was the opening play.
" Leah the Forsaken " was played July 2, followed by " Oliver
Twist," July s; "The Child Stealer," July 19; July 26, "Satan
in Paris; " Aug. 2, " East Lynne " was repeated ; Aug. 7, " Lucrezia
Borgia " and " Handy Andy ; " Aug. 9, " The Green Bushes ; " Aug.
14, " Rosina Meadows ; " Aug. 16, "The Spy of St. Marc;" Aug.
18, "Flowers of the Forest;" Aug. 21, "The Spy of St. Marc"
and "The Robber's Wife;" and Aug. 23, "The Sea of Ice," with
Lucille Western as Ogarita. Sept 13 "Patrie" was revived, with
Lucille Western as Donna Dolores, E. L. Tilton as Rysoor, and
Claude Hamilton as La Tremonville. Lucille Western terminated
her engagement Oct. 2. " The Tempest " was revived Oct. 4, with
this cast :
Caliban .... Chas. Wheatleigh
Ferdinand J. H. Taylor
Prospero E. L. Tilton
Gonzalo Geo. Farren
Francisco £. K. Collier
Stephano S. W. Glenn
Alonzo .... George F. Devere
Antonio Chas. J. Fjffe
Trinculo . . • Wm. Davidge, Sen.
Miranda Annie Deland
Ariel Lisa Weber
Juno Oara Fisher
Iris Blanche Bradshaw
Rita Sangalli was premHre danseuse. Oct. 13 Mr. Tissington
had a matin6e benefit, when a concert was given by Jules Levy,
Henry Sanderson, B. Mollenhauer, Lisa Weber, Clara Fisher, and
the orchestra; Sangalli danced, Geo. Clarke recited "Shamus
O'Brien," and Charles Fisher, H. B. Phillips, and Mme. Ponisi
played in "Masks and Faces."
" The Tempest " was withdrawn Oct. 16, and Edmund Falconer's
play, founded on Lever's novel, "Charles O'Malley, the Irish Dra-
goon," was produced Oct. 18, and thus cast:
Mickey Free . . Edmund Falconer
Charles O'Malley . . J. H. Taylor
Sir Georee Dashwood . . E. L. Tilton
Frank Webber . . . C. A. Loveday
Lucy Dashwood . .. . Annie Delaod
Donna Inez . . . Emma Madden
Mary Lisa Weber
Maid Miss Bradshaw
A troop of mounted dragoons was introduced in this drama.
Mr. Falconer took a benefit Nov. 12, and acted Tim O'Reilly
in " The Fetches. "
A season of English opera was begun Nov. 15 by the Caroline
Richings-Bernard company, which included Henry Haigh, Brook-
house Bowler, Henri Drayton, Henry Peakes, James Arnold,
James Peakes, Pierre Bernard, Annie Kemp (Mrs. B. Bowler),
Anna Muchka, Emma Howson, and others. " Maritana " was the
initial performance, followed by " Crown Diamonds," Nov. 16, when
Henry Haigh made his first appearance in this city; matinee, Nov.
17, "Fra Diavolo" was sung; evening, Nov. 17, Emma Howson
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made her first appearance in this city, singing the title rdle in
-Maritana;" Nov. 19, "II Trovatore;" "The Bohemian Girl"
was sung Nov. 22, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30; "La Sonnarobula," Nov.
24; "Martha,** Dec i, with the dibut of Blanche Ellerman in the
title rdle; Dec. 2, "Maritmna;" Dec 3. "Faust," for the benefit
of Henri Drayton; matinee, Dec 4, "The Bohemian Girl;" even-
ing, Dec 4, "Fra Diavolo;" Dec 6 "The Huguenots" was sung
in English for the first time in America, and thus cast :
Coont de Nevers .... Jas. Arnold
Margaret de Valoit
Mrs. Henri Drajton
Valentina . . Mrs. Richings-Bernard
Urban .... Annie Kemp Bowler
Raoul Henry Haigh
Marcel Henri Drayton
Count San Bris
Tavannes . .
. . . H. C. Peakes
. . J. G. Peakes
... W. Birch
De Rets Warren White
Mem George Neil
Bois Rose .... Pierre Bernard
The company closed Dec. 11, with "The Bohemian Girl."
William Horace Lingard, with a combination, including Alice
Dunning, appeared here Dec 13, in "All That Glitters is not
Gold," the Lingard sketches, and the burlesque, "Pluto, or The
Magic Lyre." Edwin F. Thome, Edward Coleman, Gea Parkes,
and Amelia Harris were in the company. Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Paul were added to the attraction Dec 20, and api>eared in their
protean sketches; "A Day After the Wedding" and "The Maid
and the Magpie" were also played. Dickie Lingard and A. D.
Billings appeared here Dec 27. Nullv Pieris, vocalist, joined
the organization Jan. 10, 1870, when Lingard produced " Elvina,
or I and the Other;" "Pluto" and "The Spitalfields Weaver"
were also played. Geo. Boniface appeared Jan. 17, in "David
Garrick," supported by Mrs. Boniface as Ada Ingot, J. H. Healy
as Simon Ingot, and W. Davidge, Jr. as Squire Chivy. "Cool as
a Cucumber" was seen Jan. 21. Jan. 24, "Jocrisse the Juggler"
was acted. The house was closed from Jan. 27 until Feb. 7.
Joseph C. Foster and John El. McDonough's spectacle, "The
Twelve Temptations" was presented Feb. 7, with this cast:
Ulric
Rudolph
Eric
Petreuie
Kalig .
Eblis
Gnometol
Scourgeall
Prince Banodio
Pielro . .
Sir Anthony
Michael Braun
G. C. Boniface
E. L. Tilton
. . C. Maxwell
Lewis Baker
W. Davidge. Jr.
... J. Daly
. . T. Ward
. C. T. Wilson
. . L. Sanders
Albert Enos
C. La Forest
C. W. MarceUes
Emperor of Germany, Mr. Pendleton
Bishop of Flanders . . Mr. Gordon
Executioner of the Ape T. Williamson
Executioner of Fire . . J. W. Benton
Niocell . . . Mrs. Geo. C Boniface
Bedufor C. B. Douf^las
Orchus MB. Pike
Businis J. Tavlor
Metcalf M. C. Daly
Janette Mme. Ponisi
Margueretta .... NuUy Pieris
Princess . . . . Miss F. Claribel
Justice Miss F. Lovelace
Faith Nannie Egberts
6o4 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE
It ran until July 9. The ballets were led by the Fnu
Sisters, Rachel and Maria, and Miles. Josephine Strudc
Antonio Corsi, Sig. Costa being the ballet master. Cora A
and Eugenie Operti, premiires danseuses^ appeared March 7,
a new ballet, entitled "The Demon Can-can" was done.
and Albertina, danseuses^ appeared March 21. Katbi La
Viennoise ballet company, brought to this country by Mr.
made their American d6but July 1 1. It included Kathi L
Bertha Lind (said to be a niece of Jenny Lind), Albert Gen
director; Mons. and Mme. Alberti, De Francesca, and \
Vergue, male dancers ; ten premiires^ eighteen coryphees ;
numbering over fifty people.
The entertainment commenced with a farce, by Willia
Suter, entitled "Brother Bill and Me," in which Geo. Boi
Sen., Harry Jackson, W. Davidge, Jr., and Mrs. Boniface sus
the principal characters. When the farce was finished, the
Parisian Troupe " appeared in the new ballet, " The Natio
the Conscript and the Vivandi&re." "La Giselle, or the W
was next presented. Mme. Weiss introduced this style of
tainment to America in 1846, combining ballet and panto
and our old theatre-goers need not be reminded of the extraor
sensation their appearance created at the old Park Theatre.
The Opera House was closed July 23, 24, to prepare fc
of the strongest attractions presented at this theatre — an
comique and opera bouffe company, consisting of Mile. Lea
Celine Montaland, Susanne Thai, Juliette Jousse, Julia t
Constant Guisins, Paul Lermina, Mons. Varlet, Mons. Ai
Paul Hittemans, Emilie Beaumont, Louise Lesage, Vic
Legrange, Marie Vaudelet, Lisa Darlia, £loise Lasalle, ^
Brabant, Cayla, Esteppe Victer, Fidele Dubois, George Be
Adrien Valter, Henri Flerimet, Piene Ville, Branche, Mom
EstSve, stage manager, and Sig. Carlo Patti, musical dir
The first performance took place Sept. 26. "Les Brigands
first produced in America Nov. 14 The company closed
20. Celine Montaland died in Paris, Jan. 8, 1891, aged
eight years. She was a native of Ghent in Belgium. In 18]
made her debut at the Palais Royal, Paris. In 1870 she fii
peared here as Marguerite in Herve's " Petit Faust " Aft<
American sojourn she returned to Paris, played in various th
there, and made a sensation at St. Petersburg. In 1884 she b
a member of the Com^die Frangaise, taking the place of the f;
Madeleine Brohan. She was an artist with the pencil and 1
a woman of beauty and wit, and always a great favorite wit
Parisian public.
Marie Aim^e appeared here Jan. 12 1871, as Boulol
" Barbe Bleue." " La P^richole " was sung with Aimte in th«
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rdle, Jan. 14, for the first time in America. Lea Silly acted
Boulotte in "Barbe Bleue."
Aim6e was seen again in " La P^richole," Feb. 3, 4. What was
called an operatic carnival commenced Feb. 6. It consisted of
four operas, four prime donne, and four tenors each night. It
commenced with the second act of *'Les Brigands/* by Silly and
Thai, second act of "Barbe Bleue," by Silly, second act of "La
Grande Duchesse," by Persini, and second act of "La F^richole,"
by Aim^e. A benefit occurred Feb. 28 for the Geo. Holland fund.
Benefits were given the week of Feb. 27: "Les Brigands," Feb.
27, for M. Antony; Feb. 28, "La P^richole," for M. Girrebeuk;
March i, "Barbe Bleue," for M. Hittemans; and March 2, "La
P^richole," for M. Varlet.
"Les Georgiennes" had its first representation in America,
March 6, with Aim6e in the principal rdle. Aim6e appeared as
the Grande Duchesse April 3, and for her first benefit in America
as the heroine in "La Belle Heline," April 13; the fourth act
of " La Favorita " was also given. The Rigl Sisters (Betty and
Emily), danseuses^ closed their engagement here April 15. "Le
Petit Faust" was revived May 3, with Aim^e as Mephisto for the
first time. Henry C. Page took a benefit May 4, when "Barbe
Bleue " and " Sketches in India " were presented. Aim^e termi-
nated her engagement May 20, and the season of eight months
closed.
Marie Aim^e (right name Tronchon) must have been bom for
opera bouffe. She had the eye for it, the mouth for it, and the
abandon for it. She always appeared to be carried away by the
grotesque humor of the part. One of the most consummate and
artistic bits of comedv acting ever witnessed in this country on
the lyric stage was Aim^e's singing of the drinking song in " La
P^richole. " Many other French stars of comic opera have visited
us since Aim^e's first appearance, but none have overshadowed her
reputation. " Les Cloches de Comeville " was first played in New
York in French by Airo^e at the Park Theatre, May 25, 1878. In
August, 1884, she revisited America, and made her d^but in an
English-speaking comedy called "Mam'zelle," by Geo. Jessop and
William Gill, at Kingston, N. Y., Sept. 11. For two or three
seasons previous Aim^e had been singing in English "Pretty as a
Picture." She first appeared in New York in "Mam'zelle" at the
Fifth Avenue Theatre, Dec. 15. She died at Paris, Oct. 2, 1887.
For two years prior to her death Aim^e was a great sufferer from
cancer. She went to Paris to undergo a surgical operation. She
left property estimated at nearly 1^40,000, nearly all of which was
bequeathed to Ricardo Diaz Albertini, an actor, who travelled with
her English company, and was known as Sig. del Campo.
The pantomime, "The Three Hunchbadu," was produced May
6o6 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE [la?!
22. Charles Abbott as Clown; James W. Sandford, Harlequin;
Chas. Chrisdie, Pantaloon; and Mile. Emma, Columbine. Moe
and Goodrich, roller skaters, Belle Howitt, Ethel Norman, La
Petite Benson, the French Twin Sisters, and a large ballet, led
by Marie Bonfanti, were among the features. C. Winter Ravel
commenced as Harlequin, June 12; also the Deardon Sisters as
Columbine and character danseuses. The last performance of "The
Three Hunchbacks" was June 24, when, in addition to its per-
formance, the opera, "The Bohemian Girl" was sung, with Henri
/ Drayton as Count Amheim, Brookhouse Bowler as Thaddeos,
Arthur Matthison as Florestein, Arthur Howell as Devilshoof,
Rose Hersee as Arline, and Fannie Goodwin as the Gypsy Queen.
This closed the season. Aim^e and her company gave an extra
performance of "La P^richole" July 5, night.
The next managers of this house were John F. Cole and J. Lewis
Baker, who opened a season Sept. 4, 1871, with the following com-
pany: Thomas E. Morris, business manager; H. Tissington, musi-
cal director; Edwin F. Thome, Mark Smith, Moses W. Fiske,
T. J. Hind, W. H. Pope, C. T. Parsloe, Jr., J. W. Brutone, Gea
Johnson, J. McEvoy, Delancy Barclay, J. Jones, Henrietta Os-
borne, Edith Challis, Emma Cline, Marion Fiske, Harry Eytinge,
Emma Keough, Frances Jackson, Lena Thurber, and C. W. Bairy.
Daniel E. Bandmann appeared in "Narcisse." De Leon's play,
"Jasper," an adaptation of Dickens' unfinished story of Edwin
Drood was produced Sept. 11. "Narcisse" was reproduced with
Bandmann as Narcisse and Mrs. Bandmann as Doris Quinault
Gus Phillips, well known as "Oofty Gooft," made his d£but on
the stage, Sept. 18, in a drama by Edwin F. de Nyse, entitled
"Oofty Gooft." lone Burke, Mme. Ponisi, and J. B. Studley were
in the cast. Mr. Phillips continued for two weeks. He died in
this city, April 7, 1893. Oct. 2, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Florence
were seen in " Eileen Oge, or Dark's the Hour before the Dawn."
Oct. 17 a benefit took place for the Chicago fire relief fund. T.
C. de Leon's drama, "Paris, or Days of the Commune," was pro-
duced Nov. 27, with this cast :
Ada Gray
Ad^le Dupr^ >
Theresa j . . . .
Livingston C. W. Barry
Babot J- F. Hagan
Corporal R^ne . . W. H. WhaDev
Phillip and Paul . . Joseph WheelocK
^rnile de Roule . . Moses W. Fiske
Mother TEnfer .
Countess de Roule
Bautre ....
Singe ....
Mile. Flora . .
Petit Cochon . .
Henrietta Osborne
. Edith Challis
C. W. Barry
Chas. T. ParsJoe
Emma Qise
Marion Fiske
This was the first appearance at this theatre of William
Whalley. Frank Mayo appeared Dec. 4 as D'Artagnan in "The
Three Guardsmen.*' "Charles O'Malley," with a stud of twenty
horses, was seen Dec 18.
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There was a performance of "The Postilion of Lonjumeau/'
Dec. 25, with Wachtel in the tenor rdle for the afternoon, and
in the evening Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Florence were seen in "The
Ticket of Leave Man," which had this cast:
Emily St. Evremond
Mrs. W. J. Florence
Bob Brierljr ... W. J. Florence
Hawkshaw .... ]• F. Hagan
Mr. Gibson T. J. Hind
Jim Daltoo
Green Jones .
Melter Mots .
Maltbjr . . .
May Edwards
E. F. Thomt
M. W. Fiske
C. W. Barry
S. B. Doffield
. looe Burke
Mr. Florence acted Myles na Coppaleen, in "The Colleen
Bawn/' Jan. i, 1872. James Fisk, Jr., who was assassinated in
the Grand Central Hotel, by Edward Stokes, died Jan. 17. Stokes
was arrested, tried, and sentenced to Auburn State Prison, from
which place he was liberated Oct. 28, 1876. This house was
closed Jan. 8. " No Thoroughfare " was first acted Jan. 9, with
Florence as Obenreizer, Moses Fiske as Joey Ladle. Avery
Smith's circus company opened here Jan. 22. John J. Nathans
and Lew June were also associated with Avery Smith. The arena
was placed on the stage. The company continued until Feb. 17,
and the three managers, who had been identified with circuses for
some thirty-five years, retired into private life.^
The Mulder-Fabbri opera company began a season Feh. 19, in
" The Merry Wives of Windsor. " They consisted of Carl Formes,
Jacob Muller, Lehmann, C. Aves, Juniczko, Joseph Weinlich, Clara
Perl, Anna Rosetti, and Inez Fabbri. " Ivanhoe " was sung Feb.
20, Sunday evening a concert was given by Fabbri, Mme. Anna
Bishop, Levy, Clara Perl, and the Ninth regiment band. "Lalla
Rookh " was announced for Feb. 26, but in consequence of the
spectacle not being ready, the house was closed until March 18.
** Lalla Rookh " was then produced, with this cast :
Ziraftighan
Aliris . .
Arunseba .
Pinion . .
Lalla Rookh
J. B. Stodley
. Geo. Becks
T. R. Healey
Susan Gallon
Edith Chains
aipClap
Failadeen
Pango .
Usur •
M. W. Fiske
T. £. Morris
. J. J. Rainey
Emma Oine
The season closed with ** Lalla Rookh," May 4.
Mile, de Rosa, Mile. Albertine, Mile. Louisa Mazzeri, and
Mile. Lusuardi led the corps di ballet
Augustin Daly became manager of this house in August, 1872,
and opened it Aug. 26, with the following company: Mrs. John
Wood, Rose Hersee, Emma Howson, the Majiltons, Annie De-
land, Ella Dietz, Miss C. Bronte, Helen Strange, Mary Stuart,
Blanche Hayden, Annie Yeamans, John Brougham, Robert Craig,
Stuart Robson, Lauri Family, J. W. Jennings, G. F. Ketchuro,
J. G. Peakes, Martin Golden, Julian Cross, J. A. Meade, and J.
A. Mackay. A spectacular opera bouffe by Sardou and Offenbach,
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adapted by Aug. Daly, entitled "Le Roi Carotte," was present
and played until Nov. 23. The cast was :
dm Soir
Rose Hersee
Mrs. John Wood
Emma Howson
John Brougham
Truck Stuart Rol
Fridolin Robert C
Baroo Kofire . . • George Ketc
Tbe Majilton Family, eccentric dancers, and the Lauri Fam
acrobats, were in the play.
Hr. Daly's local play, ''Round the Clock," was first acted h
24, and had this cast :
Peter Dodd
Mrs. John Wood
Emma Howson
John W. Jennings
Martin Golden
E. Pierce
J. G. Peakes
Chas. Lauri
John Lauri
G. F. Ketchum
. Annie Deland
Rascal Sue .
The Queen
Prince .
Roderick
Joey . .
Peter Dodd
Zamiel .
Dusty Bob
Rose . .
Annie Yean
. Helen Stn
. James Pe
John BroQg
. . Ella 1
. Jas. Mi
. A. G. I
. Harry L
Roberta Non
III addition to ''Round the Clock," a new pantomime scene
presented Dec 23.
Robert Craig died at St. Louis, Mo., Dec 9, 1872, of conf
tkio of tbe brain. Mr. Craig was a member of the Winter Gar
company, this city, season 1860-61. He acted Fridolin in "^
Roi Carotte," until Oct. 26. Mr. Craig left a widow, ionm
Josephine Henry.
''The Cataract of the Ganges" was presented Jan. 20, 1873,
tbe first time in twenty years, with John H. Murray's stud
horses and ponies, and ran until Feb. 18. The cast was:
Ackbar .
Sabeb .
Mctkam
loaa . .
VloitJiier .
Jjick RobinsoQ
Yt» DoQOvan
Ssr Baraaby
E. A. Pierce
J. A. Meade
G. F. Devere
J. G. Peakes
Julian Cross
Geo. Ketchum
John Brougham
Edwin C. Chapman
Sicoco . . . .
Capt. Mannion
Lieut. Templeton .
Polly Persimmons
Princess Dessa
Frank Chap
W. J. Jenn
. J. A. Mac
Mrs John ^
. Cora Cass
Mrs. Yeaa
MataU ....
Ubra Roberta Noni
Zamine BeQa Col
Augustin Daly's play "Roughing It" was acted Feb. 18. 1
cast included John K. Mortimer, John Brougham, Mrs. J(
Wood. Owen S. Fawcett, A. G. Enos, Louise Valmer, and An
Yearaans^ Sardou's prohibited comedy on American socic
CJtllevi •* Uncle Sam," had its first performance on any sC
March 17, Mary Cary, Bella Golden, Edwin Chapman, W.
Le Moyne, Geo. Devere, and Henry Crisp were in the a
"^ Under the Gaslight " was revived April 13, and this was M
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John Wood's last engagement on the American stage. The cast
was:
Ray Trafford .... J. G. Peaket
Demilt Edmood Pierce
Windel A. G. Enot
Byke W. J. U Moyne
Soorkejr H. Crisp
Laara Coartland .... Mary Gary
Pearl Courtland .... Ella DieU
iodfe Bowliof . . G. F. Ketchum
^eachbloMom . • . Mrs. John Wood
Mrs. Van Dam . . Miss C. Bronte
Signal Man . . . John W. Jenninn
CounseUor J. A. Meade
Bermudas John Burnett
Peannts Jennie Yeamans
Sam Frank Chapman
Rafferdi Julian Cross
Sergeant Edwin Chapman
Old Judas .... Annie Yeamans
John Lewis Baker died at Philadelphia, Pa., March 22. He
was the husband of Alexina Fisher; he was a talented actor, an
able manager, and a gentleman.
** Monte Cristo " was produced here April 28, and had this cast :
Nortier .
Albert .
Fcmand .
Morel
Mercedes
Carconte
Villefort .
Edmund Dantes
Chas. Wheatleieh
. B. T. Rinn^old
. C. H. Rockwell
John W. Jennings
. . Lizzie Price
Ella Chapman
R. d*Orsay Ogden
Chas. Fechter
Mme. Danglars
Danglars . .
Caderouse .
Abb^ Faria .
Old Dantes .
Commissary
Catalan . .
Josephine Henry
. f. B. Studley
Chas. "
Leclercq
Geo. Devere
Martin Goldea
A. G. Enos
Mr. Cassiday
This was Miss Chapman's and Josephine Henry's first appear*
ance at this theatre, and the American d^but of Charles Leclercq.
''The Corsican Brothers " was acted June 2, and '' Ruy Bias/* June
9. The season closed June 14, with the farewell appearance of
C. Fechter. The next season opened Aug. 19, 1873, under the
management of Aug. Daly, and with the following company:
Geo. L. Fox, D. H. Harkins (stage manager), Frank Harden-
bergh, J. W. Jennings, James H. Taylor, Charles Manley, Charles
Leclercq, M. A. Kennedy, C. K. Fox, Cyril Searle, Davenport
Bebus (Bebus died in this city, July 11, 1896), W. H. Hamilton,
E. Chapman, Howland, A. u. Enos, Katharine Rogers, Marie
Gordon, Fanny Hayward, Nina Varian, Mary Carr, Marguerite
Chambers, Alice Grey, Adelaide Lennox, Annie Kemp Bowler,
Rosa St Clair (afterwards Mrs. Rosa Leland. She died in
Albany, N. Y., March 10, 1889), Lizzie Herbert, Agnes Lee,
Cora Cassiday, Clifford, Stewart, Vivian, and Templetoa "A
Midsummer Night's Dream " was produced, with this cast :
Hypolita
Pock .
Theseos
LyvLodtT
, Eieiiietritis
^ Philostrate
Stanrdiof
I Tftania .
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Margoerite Chambers
Little May Templeton
M. A. Kennedy
. Cjrril Searle
D. H. Harkins
Jaa. H. Taylor
. . C. Manley
W. H. Hamilton
Fanay Hayward
Quince
Bottom
Flute .
Snout .
Snug .
Hermia
Helena
OberoQ
First Fairy
Frank Hardenbeffgh
. . Geo. L. Fox
Chas. Leclercq
John W. Jennings
Chas. K. Fox
Adelaide Lennox
. . Nina Varian
Annie Kemp Bowler
. . . Sadie Vt¥iaa
6lO A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE la
" The Wandering Jew " was first acted here Sept. 9, with Ge
L. Fox as Goliah, D. H. Harkins as Dagobert, F. Hardenbergh :
Rodin, Chas. Leclercq as Jacques, Fanny Hayward as Cephia
and Marie Gordon (Mrs. John T. Raymond) as Blanche. Evei
evening during the drama Little Fay Templeton appeared in "Tl
Spoiled Child." " Haunted Houses" was done Sept. 23.
Max Maretzek's opera company commenced Oct. 6^ with "Fi
liuto." Pauline Lucca and Sig. Enrico Tamberlik were tii
stars, the latter making his d6but in New York on this occasioi
Sig. Resno sang Calisthenes, and Sig. Hauck, Felix. On Oct
lima di Murska made her American d6but as Amina in ''L
Sonnambula." She was announced as "The Hungarian Ni^i
ingale." After her first air all her claims to distinction as
bravura songstress were acknowledged by an outburst of applaos
which, in spontaneity and enthusiasm, has had few equals on th
American stage. Sig. Vizzani reappeared as El vino; anew basse
Sig. Rossi-Galli, made his d^but as Count Rodolfo. Di Mursk
appeared Oct. 9-13 as Lucia di Lammermoor; matinee, Oct ii
**La Sonnambula;" Tamberlik as Edgardo in "Lucia;" Oct i<
joint appearance of Pauline Lucca and Di Murska in " The Magi
Flute."
lima di Murska died at Munich, Jan. 18, 1889, in extreme poi
erty, and the same day her daughter (about twenty years of agi
committed suicide by taking poison. Accounts ai£Fer as to th
date of her birth — some say 1838, others 1843. She studie
under M. and Mme. Marchesi, and made her d^but at the Pergoh
Florence, in 1862, and after singing with great success at Pesti
Berlin, and Hamburg, obtained an engagement in Vienna, whenc
she went to London, where she made her debut May 1 1, 1865, a
Her Majesty's Theatre. She carried the musical world by stonn
and was commanded to appear before the Prince of Wales at Marl
borough House. When in the height of her professional lustr
in Europe, kings, emperors, and princes were at her feet Sh
created an intense sensation at Monte Carlo by her magnificeno
and prodigality.
lima di Murska and Pauline Lucca appeared at the Fourteentl
Street theatre, this city, Nov. 24, 1873, as Leonora and Azucen
in " II Trovatore" Tamberlik was the Manrico. Di Miu-ska saii(
in concert Sunday evening April 5, 1874. She commenced asc*
son of six nights of Italian opera at the Academy of Music, Aprii
6, same year. On May 7, 1874, she appeared in German opera ir
"Robert the Devil" at the Stadt Theatre. On May 17 she ap-
peared in concert under the management of Herman Grau at
Terrace Garden, Fifty-eighth Street, between Third and Lexing-
ton avenues, this city. On May 20 she appeared in the secoui
act of "Dinorah," at the Fifth Avenue Theatre (Broadway and
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Twenty-eighth Street), for the benefit of James W. Morrissey.
She sang in costume the shadow song. She commenced a series
of concerts under the management of D. De Vivo, Sept. 26, 1874,
at Steinway Hall.
Di Murska*s last appearance in opera was at Booth's Theatre,
season of 1878, when the loss of voice was so marked that her
friends advised her to retire from the stage before public favor
deserted her. She had grown prematurely old and feeble, and her
voice had lost its quality; but, acting under the extremely bad
advice of injudicious friends, she gave a concert at Chickering
Hall, which only demonstrated that she was no longer the brilliant
Di Murska of old. Her last visit to this country was in 1888.
She was engaged as an instructor by Mrs. Thurber for the Na-
tional Conservatory at a salary of ^io,ocx> a year, but was paid a
sum of money by the management and ** requested " to resign.
She starred through the country in the lima di Murska opera
company. In February of that year she broke down at Wilkes-
barre. Pa. , from a cold contracted at Scranton, and from that date
her life was despaired of. She came on to New York, where her
struggle against poverty was the theme of comment A subscrip-
tion was raised, her jewelry taken out of pawn, a ticket to Europe
purchased, and just before the steamer was about to sail, the bal-
ance of the subscription (nearly Itjcx)) was handed her, and in
November, 1888, she left our shores. She was the greatest
staccato artist of her day. Her voice was a pure soprano of
nearly three octaves in compass, and of remarkable flexibility.
Among her favorite parts were Linda di Chamounix, Amina m
''La Sonnambula," Astraflammante in "II Flauto Magico," and
Senta in "The Flying Dutchman." She was successful also as
Dinorah, Isabella, Ophelia, Marguerite de Valois, Gilda, Marta,
and Filina.
On Oct. 20 "Under the Gaslight" was produced; Oct 27,
•' Round the Clock ; " and Nov. 10^ " A Flash of Lightning." This
was the cast :
Mrs. Dewberry, Marguerite Chambers
Fred Chauncey . . M. A. Kennedy
Nervous Passenger . . . Chas. Fox
Carry Fallon . . . . G. A. Griffiths
Jack Ryder
Sam Pidge .
Rote. . .
Mrs. FaUon
Ann . . .
Daniel Doo
D. H. Harkins
Geo. L. Fox
Minnie WaJton
• Annie Deland
Fanny Hay ward
Chas. Ledercq
Sis Lewell Agnes Lee
MoUt JulUBen
Bessie .... Mrs. C. M. Walcot
Skiflley .... Frank Harden hergh
Bob Davenport Bebos
Benedetto Cyril Searle
Jerry J G. Peakes
Patsy Sadie Vivian
Ned A. G. Enos
** Humpty Duropty Abroad " was given Nov. 24, and ran nearly
three months. George L. Fox ai^>eared Feb. 9^ 1874, as Tobias
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Shortcut in "The Spitfire," and in "Humpty Dumpty at School'
On Feb. 19 a charity benefit for the poor of New York was given
when the following novel features were introduced: G. L. Fo:
superintended the sale of tickets in the box office, Jessie Vokes hai
charge of the ticket gate, Frederick and Fawdon Vokes acted a
ushers, Victoria Vokes sold bouquets, and Rosina Vokes, pro
grammes. The performances commenced with the second an
third acts of "London Assurance,'' performed by the company 0
the Fifth Avenue Theatre ; followed by the Martens in Tyrolcai
trios; "The Belles of the Kitchen," by the Vokes Family; "Th(
Sculptor's Dream," by Betty and Emily Rigl, and coryph^; an
the fifth act of "Richard HI.," with G. L. Fox as Richard, an<
Fred Vokes as Richmond. Fox retired March 14. The Martinett
Family appeared here March 16 in " Harvest Home, or The Foui
Lovers." The season terminated March 21.
The theatre reopened April 6, with Joseph H. Tooker, manager
Geo. F. Devere, stage manager. The Florences were the stars,
in "Eileen Oge." lone Burke, Minnie Conway, Hart Conway,
John W. Jennings, Owen S. Fawcett, and James Peakes were ii
the company. For the week beginning April 13" Eileen Oge*
and "The Ticket of Leave Man," were played on alternate nigfati
" The Ticket of Leave Man " and " Inshavogue " were acted alter-
nate evenings, week of April 20. Oliver Doud Byron appeared
April 27 in "Donald McKay, the Hero of the Modoc War."
The season closed May 2, and the house remained dark until the
Strakosch Italian opera company opened Nov. 4 in " La Traviata,"
with Mile. Heilbron as Violetta, Sig. Benfratelli as Alfredo, and
Giovanni Tagliapietra as Germont S. Behrens was musical di-
rector. Sig. Tagliapietra is at present residing in this city,
devoting himself to the cultivation of the voice and preparing
pupils for the operatic stage.
The Kiralfy Bros, were the next lessees of this house, who
opened it Nov. 23, with "The Black Crook." In the dramatic
company were Eliza Weathersby, Kate Fellows, Julia Neovillc,
Geo. Atkins, Geo. Elliott, Annie Kemp Bowler, Carrie Pierson,
Edmund K. Collier, William Street, and Master Martin. The
ballet was led by Marie Bonfanti and Eugene Lupo; Kathi aod
Emilie Kiralfy character dancers; and the specialties were the
Lenton Family, acrobats; Kynock and Smith, roller skaters; the
Vadais Children, Ulm Sisters, Persian Twin Sisters, and Madrigal
Boys. The Kiralfys retired Jan. 2, 1875.
This house was reopened March 29, under the management of
Mrs. Julia E. Dunn, with her spectacular drama, " Ahmed." Kathi
Lanner arranged the ballets. Guisseppina Morlacchi was/f/»s^
danseuse^ with Galetti and Rachel Francesco. William Withers,
Jr., was the musical director. Adah Richmond ai^>eared as Ahmed
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April 19, but had to withdraw in a few nights, in consequence of
illness. Annie Kemp Bowler acted Nymphia. The play was with-
drawn April 28, and the house closed to reopen May 15, with "The
Twelve Temptations. '* Joseph Wheelock, Henrietta Irving, Charles
Stanley, and Lillie Andrews were in the company. Several spe-
cialty acts were added May 17, including Fay Templeton in songs,
''Prof.'* Nelson and sons, acrobats, and ''Prof." Davis and his
performing dogs. The play was a failure, and the house closed
May 25.
The theatre reopened Aug. 16, 1875, with Pillet and Connolly's
production of "Around the World in Eighty Days." The com-
Ciiy included Joseph Wheelock, R. D'Orsay Ogden, Louis J.
estayer, Marion Sackett, Theo. Hamilton, J. J. Wallace, Robert
Johnston, May Gallagher, and Hattie Arnold* ''Around the
World " ran two weeks, and the next managers were Joseph
Wheelock, Thea Hamilton, and Robert Johnston, who com-
menced Aug. 30^ with E. L. Davenport as the star. "Hamlet"
was the initial performance, and was thus cast:
Hamlet £• L. Davenport
Laertes Joseph Wheelock
King Geo. F. Metkiff
Osnc Thea Hamilton
First Gravedigger . . L. J. Mestayer
Second Gravedigger . Thos. Owens
Polonius .... John P. Suttoo
Horatio R. D. Ogden
Ghost Robert Johnston
Ophelia Laura Doo
This was the first appearance in this city of Laura Don. Sept.
I, 2, " Richelieu " was played ; Sept. 3, 4, 9, " Richard IH. ; " Sept
6, " Macbeth ;" Sept 7, "Hamlet;" Sept 8, "Othello;" Sept 10,
" The Merchant of Venice " and " Oliver Twist. *• Harry Watkins.
Sept 13, in "Pioneer Patriots." Laura Don's right name was
Anna Laura Fish. She was the first wife of Thomas B. Mac-
Donough. She died at Greenwich, N. Y., Feb. 10^ 1886. The
drama, "Red and Black, or The Gambler's Life," was done
Sept 20, for the first time in this city, with Joseph Wheelock
as Maurice, Angie Montague (first appearance at this theatre) as
Pauline. The season terminated Sept. 21.
John P. Sutton died at Brooklyn, N. Y., Jan. 2, 1887, of pneu-
monia. His last appearance in this city was in "The Jilt," at
the Standard Theatre, a few weeks before his death.
After being closed one month the theatre was reopened Oct 25,
1875, with "Uncle Tom's Cabin," and closed at the end of one
week. After being closed for several months it was reopened
Feb. 12, 1876, with Lucille Western as Nancy Sikes in "Oliver
Twist," and J. B. Studley as Bill Sikes. "East Lynne" was
played Feb. 14; "Child Stealer." Feb. 24; "Uncle Tom's Cabin,"
Feb. 28. Edward Tullidge's Jewish play, "Ben Israel, or From
Under the Curse," was acted March 6 for the first time on any
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stage, with J. H. Vinson in the title rdle, Amelia Waug
Rachel, Jordan as Sir Walter, Harry Dal ton as Charles IL,
Mrs. W. G. Jones as Meg. Only two performances were gi
and the house was again closed.
The next lessees were John F. Poole and Thomas L. Donn
The house was considered, in theatrical parlance, a ''Jonah,"
it was almost impossible to find any responsible manager to
it Poole & Donnelly leased it with the understanding th
they made money a small percentage of the profits should g
the Erie Railway company, whose offices were in the Grand C
House building. They made the house popular from the stan
lowering the prices of admission and catering for the west 2
They opened Sept 18, 1876, with the Alice Gates compao
''La Fille de Madame Angot;" Alice Oates was Clairette
organization consisted of Charles H. Drew, John Howson, h
Laurent, Jos. H. Jones, A. W. Maflin, H. Amburg, R.
Nichols, John Merritt, C. W. Decker, Rose Temple, Julia C
man, Venie Clancy, the Winner Sisters — Gussie, Annie,
Carrie — Ella and Jennie Caldwell, Susie Parker, Bessie Tea
Tracy White, and Jesse Williams, musical and stage dire
** Girofl^-Girofla " was sung Sept. 25, 26, and the company d
Sept 3a "Uncle Tom's Cabin " was presented Oct. 2, with
and Mrs. G. C. Howard as St. Clair and Topsy, George Ku
as Uncle Tom, and Gracie Wade as Eva. Slavin's Georgia 1
strels (colored), donkeys, and blood-hounds were introduced ii
drama, which had a run of five weeks. Buffalo Bill commei
for one week, Nov. 6, in a play called after himself. "U
Tom" was revived Nov. 13, and ran for three more weeks, 1
it gave way to Henry Morford*s "Crabbed Age," Dec. 4, '
Lettie Allen (first appearance in this city) and J. R Atwatc
the stars. In the supporting company were Ida Jeffries,
Gallagher, J. Clarke, J. Morrison, G. W. Reed, George Mo
William Scallan, and Thomas Owens.
"The Black Crook" was seen here Dec. 18, and the princ
dancers were Mile. Morlacchi, Cora Adriana, Mile. Antonino
Malvina Evers. The specialty people were the Sawyer Fan
bell-ringers; Kynock and Smith, skaters; and Crossley and El
athletes- " The Black Crook " had this cast :
Rudolph Mark Bates
Hertsog E. J. Mack
Zauniel Geo. Morris
Amina Phosa McAllister
Stalacta Lulu Jordan
Dame Barbara . . . Genie Howard
Von Puffengruntz . . Hudson L
Greppo Louis Han
Count Shirley Fr
Dragonfin J. C Frar
RosetU Ida
Carline Therese ^
Guisseppina Morlacchi made her first appearance in Amcria
Hauvard^s Museum (now Daly's Theatre), Broadway and Thirti
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Street, with De Pol's company in "The Devil's Auction," Oct
23, 1867. In 1873 she was married to J. B. Omohundro, profes-
sionally known as "Texas Jack," who died at Leadville, Col., June
28, 1 88a Mark Bates died at Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 1$, 1872.
His last appearance in this city was at Niblo's Garden. J. C.
Franklin (real name J. C. Cobey) died of consumption in Phila-
delphia, Pa., July 2$, 1879. His last appearance on any stage
was with Tony Denier's travelling pantomime company, January,
1879. Tony benier was especially kind to him, tending him a
remittance of ten dollars every week during his long illness,
and the last words Mr. Franklin ever spoke were of affection
and gratitude.
"Under the Gaslight" was produced Jan. i, 1877, by Aug.
Daly's company. " Divorce " was revived Jan. 8, for two weeks,
followed by "Man and Wife," Jan. 22; week of Jan. 29, "Man
and Wife" and "Divorce;" Feb. 5. "Femande;" Feb. 12, "Mon-
sieur Alphonse." Charles Fisher, Frank A. Tannehill, J. B.
Browne, J. H. Ring, J. B. Ashton, Wash. T. Melville, May
Nunez, Amelia Waugh, Polly Booth, and Mrs. W. G. Jones were
in the company. In " Under the Gaslight " D. H. Harkins acted
Snorkey; Georgie Drew, Laura Courtland; and Mary Wells, Old
Judas. " The Two Orphans " was produced Feb. 19, and ran for
three weeks, with Kate Claxton, as Louise. "Miss Multon" was
{slaved, with Clara Morris in the title rdle, March 26, and the two
olfowing weeks. "Rose Michel," was given April 16, with the
Union Square Theatre company, who occupied the stage for three
weeks, excepting May 4 and 5. On May 4 there were afternoon
and evening performances for the benefit of Poole & Donnelly.
The programme was "The Good For Nothing," the Young Apollo
club, balcony scene from "Romeo and Juliet," "St. Patrick's Day
Parade," "David Garrick," "A Terrible Fix," sleep-walking
scene from "Macbeth," by Bessie Darling; the first, fourth, and
last act of "The Two Orphans." For the matinee and evening,
^^y 5> Tony Pastor's company appeared.
"The Princess Royal" was seen for three weeks, commencing
May 7; Fanny Davenport, Charles Coghlan, John Brougham,
James Lewis, John B. Studley, and others were in the cast.
The season closed May 26. The theatre reopened June 4, with
John T. Raymond as Col. Mulberry Sellers, supported by his wife,
Marie Gordon, and the Park (Abbey's) Theatre company. The
Union Square Theatre company commenced June 18 in "Smike,"
for two weeks, when the theatre closed. It reopened for the sea-
son Aug. 13, with Joseph Murphy in " Kerry Gow," for two weeks.
He was supported by Annie Ward Tiffany and others. Frank S.
Chanfrau appeared here Sept. 2 in "Kit." Geo. Boniface, Geo.
Jordan, Jr., H. A. Weaver, Sr, H. B. Phillips, John T.
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Craven, L. G. Barker, Charles Jordan, G. Harvey, H. Victcw,
Geo. Boniface, Jr., May Nunez, May Maurice, Nellie Maurice,
and H. Weaver, Jr., were in the support. "Kit" was acted two
weeks, and was followed Sept. 17 by "Secret Service, or McParlan
the Detective." Mark Twain's and Bret Harte's play, "Ah Sin,"
was done Sept. 24, with Charles T. Parsloe as the star. "The
Danites" was played weeks of Oct. 1-8, by McKee Rankin and
wife, Louis Aldrich, Lillie Eldridge, Dora Goldthwaite, and Ada
Gilman. "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was revived Oct. 15, and ran for
five weeks. Mrs. G. C. Howard was the Topsy.
Lester Wallack appeared here Nov. 19 in "Rosedale," and con-
tinued for two weeks. In the company were Lillie Eldridge, Meta
Bartlett, Sefton, Vanderman, Weaver, Blaisdell, Frank Mordaunt,
Alice Dorrington, J. W. Shannon, Alex. Fitzgerald, Benj. Magin-
ley, Frank Tannehill, Sr., and Geo. F. Browne. Regina Dace
was seen here Dec. 3, as Julia in "The Hunchback," followed,
Dec. 10-17, by F. S. Chanfrau as Salem Scudder in "The Octo-
roon." The week of Dec. 23 Chanfrau played "Kit." Dion
Boucicault appeared Dec. 30, as Conn in "The Shaughraun,** and
continued for four weeks. Katharine Rogers, Edward Lamb,
Alex. Fitzgerald, Harry Dalton, Ben Maginley, J. A. Kennedy,
John Matthews, W. Birch, Henry Victor, Lizzie McCall, Lizzie
Kelsey, Mrs. M. A. Farren, and Mrs. Frank Tannehill, were in
* the cast Samuel Colville's "Folly" company came Jan. 28, in
"The Babes in the Wood, or Who Killed Cock Robin .>" The
organization was : Marie Williams, Emme Roseau (afterwards Mrs
S. Colville), Willie Edouin, Lena Merville, Rose Temple, Ida Lee,
Annie Deacon, Clara Gay, Bessie Temple, William Gill, J. H.
Jones, William Forrester, L. de Smith, Eliza Lawson, Rose
Leighton, Marion Elmore, Jennie Foster, Lavinia Hagan, Alice
Atherton, Kate Everleigh, A. W. Maflin, H. Amberg, Harry
Peck, and Wm. Harper.
James C. Williamson and wife (Maggie Moore), were seen here
Feb. II, 1878, and stayed two weeks in "Struck Oil" and "The
Chinese Question." George Rignold appeared here Feb. 24 in
"Henry V." "Evangeline" made a visit March 18, with the fol-
lowing company: Geo. S. Knight, Sol Smith Russell, Lizzie
Webster, Florence Ellis, Lizzie McCall, Flora Lee, Richard
Golden, H. E. Dixey, Harry Josephs, Ed. S. Tarr, Harry Hunter,
Charles Rosene, and Geo. Ulmer. Rubens' English opera com-
pany, consisting of Louise Oliver, Sallie Reber, Adelaide Randall,
Annie Granger Dow (first appearance in New York), Vincent
Hogan, Charles Lang, Thomas Whiffen, A. C. Stoddart, Stanley
Felch, J. Montgomery, Carrie Burton, J. C. Padgett, William
Dietrich, D. Lacy, and Isadore Martinez, with Augusta Sohlke,
Adele Paglieri, and the Minzelli Sisters in the ballet, began a
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teason April i in "The Bohemian Girl." They continued for two
weeks. The Williamsons returned April 15 in "Struck Oil."
John £. McCullough appeared April 22 in "The Gladiator."
The support was: Joseph Wheelock, Harry Langdon, Edwin Rice,
Geo. Becks, M. J. Jordan, J. L. Mason, W. Greer, Marie Prescott,
Russell Bassett, E. D. Tannehill, Henry Victor, Nellie Mason,
and Stella Boniface. " Virginius" was repeated all the week, also
April 29. 30; "Othello," May i, 2; "Richard III.." May 3, 4;
King Lear," May 6; "Jack Cade," May 7 and matinee May 8;
Brutus," May 10; and "Macbeth," May 11. Tony Pastor and
company were seen May 13, followed by the Union Square Theatre
company. May 20-27, in "A Celebrated Case." "Our Boarding
House" was presented June 3. The Hess English opera com-
pany came June 10 in "The Chimes of Normandy." Emilie
Melville, Zelda Seguin, William Castle, Henry Peakes, Edward
Seguin, and H. Warren were in the cast. Bryant's minstrels
came June 17 and stayed two weeks. Billy Sweatnam joined
the company June 24, making his first appearance in New York.
Bartley Campbell's "The Vigilantes" was first acted July i, with
Rosa Rand, Estelle Mortimer, Alice Hastings, Louise Wells,
Nina Crolius, Louis Aldrich, Wm. H. Leake, Charles Webster,
M. C. Daly, and J. B. Ashton in the cast. The house closed
July 6.
The next season began Aug. 26, 1878, with Mr. and Mrs.
McKee Rankin in "The Danites." They remained two weeks,
Louis Aldrich, Louis J. Mestayer, J. 6. Sefton, Charles T.
Parsloe, Jr., Lin Harris, Bessie Hunter, Emma Marble, and
Maggie Arlington in the cast. Annie Pixley was advertised to
make her New York d^but Sept. 9 in "M'liss," but being en-
joined, did not appear, and "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was acted for
the week. Joseph K. Emmet Sen., in "Fritx," Sept. 16; Tony
Pastor and company, Sept. 23, and the Florences, in "The Mighty
Dollar," began two weeks* stay, Sept. 3a The play had this cast:
The Hon. BardwcU Slotc Col. Tom Dart . . . . M. C. Daly
W. T. Florence .Mrs. Gcnl Gililory
Charlie Brood . . . Frank E. Lamb Mrs. W. J. Florence
Roland Vance . . . Walter DennU Clara Dart . . . Florence Noble
Arthur Lemaitre . . . Harry Dahon Blanche Motithome . Nellie Whiting
Lord Cairgorme . . W. J. Ferguson Libby Ray .... Josephine Baker
Map^gie Mitchell began a two weeks' engagement Oct. 14, in
"Fanchon." "The Pearl of Savoy" was played Oct. 28. The
Williamsons returned Nov. 4 in "Struck Oil" and "The Chinese
Question," which continued the bill for three weeks. "Yulic or
Kindes-Liebe '* was done by the Williamsons Nov. 25. "Our
Boarding House "was acted for two weeks, commencing Dec. 2.
John E. McCullough returned Dec 16 in "Coriolanus," Katharine
6l8 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Zi»n
Rogers supporting him. This tragedy held the stage for two weeks,
followed, Dec. 30, by Boucicault as Conn in ''The Shaughraun/' for
three weeks. In the cast were Ada Dyas, A. C. Dacre, J. A.
Kennedy, Vincent Hogan, Joseph A Wilks, John Matthews, Ben
Maginley, Kate Gerard, Helen Houghton, Mrs. Boudinot, Mrs.
Sol Smith, and Mrs. Wm. Scallan.
"The Colleen Bawn " was produced Jan. 20, 18799 and ran three
weeks. Joaquin Millers's "Mexico" introduced Elizabeth von
Stamwitz Feb. 10, for two weeks. This lady played " Leah,"
Feb. 24, supported by J. B. Studley. John T. Raymond came
March 3 as Colonel Sellers, supported by J. M. Hardie, Sol Smith,
Frank Tannehill, Laura Don, Courtney Barnes (daughter of Rose
Eytinge, and afterwards wife of John T. Raymond), and Mrs. Sol
Smith. Fred Williams' and Dr. F. A. Harris' play, " My Son,"
was produced March 10. Mark Smith was specially engaged for
the cast, which also included Edeson, Agnes Elliott, Laura Don,
Nellie Boyd, Mrs. Sol Smith, and John T. Raymond. " A Cele-
brated Case" returned here March 17. E. K. Collier, Edwin
Varrey, James W. Collier, William Thome, E. L. Tilton, Emily
Baker, Emma Markley, Mary Maddern, Emma Skerrett, Laura
Bascomb, Bessie Turner, and Eva French were in the cast.
Frank Mayo began an engagement March 24, of two weeks, in
" Davy Crockett ; " April 7, " The Streets of New York " was
played. Edward Lamb, Harold Fosberg, W. H. Lytell, John
Clinton Hall, Josephine Laurens, Florence Noble, and Mary
Barker were in the cast. Fanny Davenport appeared April 14
in "Pique." Charles Fisher, Edwin Price, Harry Hawk, Gea F.
Devere, John C. Walsh, Minnie Monck, Cora Tanner, Ada Rehan,
and Frankie Kemble were in the cast. Helena Modjeska was seen
April 28, in " Camille," for one week, and " East Lynne " was played
for one week. Tony Pastor and company commenced the summer
season May 12. Boucicault was seen May 19 as Shaun the Post,
in "Arrah Na Pogue,*' John Brougham acting his original char-
acter of Col. O'Grady; Katharine Rogers was Fanny Power; Ellic
Wilton, Arrah; Joseph Wilks, Harry S. Duffield, James Taylor,
and Mrs. Sol Smith were also in the cast. "ArraJi Na Pogue"
was played the following week, and for his closing night. May 31,
Mr. Boucicault acted in "Kerry" and "Arrah Na Pogue."
The Park Theatre company appeared June 2 in "Engaged"
Agnes Booth, Minnie Palmer, Sydney Cowell, Marie Chester,
Mrs. G. H. Gilbert, James Lewis, Joseph Whiting, William F.
Owen, Thomas G. Riggs, and William Cullington were in the
cast. The season closed June 14. Catherine Marco (daughter
of Mark Smith) made her first appearance here at a Sunday even-
ing (April 27) concert with Gilmore*s band. She reappeared in
this city in May, 1888, at Wallack's Theatre (Thirtieth Street and
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Broadway) with the McCauH opera company in ''The Lady or the
Tiger?"
This house reopened Aug. 25, 1879^ with Joseph Murphy in
** Kerry Gow/' which had this cast:
. . . • Jos. Murphy
Valentine Hay
Dennis Doyle •
Alice Doyle
BorBill . .
Officer . . .
Norah Drew .
). Winston Murray
John S. Murphy
Cbarline Weidman
. . Belle Dickion
R. Honeywood
Emmie Wilmot
Dan 0*Hara
Serg. Bull F. J. Traynor
0*DriTe Luke Martin
Major Gruff ... H. Rees Davis
Patiick Drew . . . A. A. Armstrong
Raymond Drew . . . Will A. Sands
Capt Basil Sidney . Walter Bronton
The Emma Abbott English opera company, consisting of Emma
Abbott, Marie Stone, Zelda Seguin, Pauline Marcel, Tom Karl,
Walter Temple, A. E. Stoddard, W. H. McDonald, Ellis Ryse,
Edward Seguin, William Castle, Caryl Florio, musical director;
Arthur Tams, stage manager, were heard Sept. 8, in '' Paul and
Virginia" — its first production in New York. "The Bohemian
Girl" was sung Sept. 15, with Edward Seguin (first appearance
here) as Devilshoof, Tom Karl as Thaddeus, and Emma Abbott as
Arline. Tony Pastor's company opened Sept 22, followed, Sept.
29, by the Florences in ''The Mighty Dollar," who stayed two
weeks. Then came Joseph Jefferson in "Rip Van Winkle," Oct.
13, who also remained two weeks. Fanny Davenport was seen
in "Pique" Oct 27. Sunday evening Patrick S. Gilmore gave a
concert, at which Victor Capoul and Cora Ellis appeared Miss
Ellis was announced as sixteen years old, and it was her first ap*
pearance in public as a pianist Nov. 3 "As You Like It" was
produced, and Fanny Davenport closed Nov. 8, with " London
Assurance" and ** Oliver Twist."
Edwin Booth first appeared here Nov. 10 in "Hamlet." Gus.
Levick, John EUsler, L. M. McCormack, Charles Harkinson,
Geo. O. Morris, John Daily, John Matthews, Louis Barrett, Kate
Meek, Louise Muldener, and Kate Williams were in his company.
Matin6e. Nov. 15, "Hamlet;" evening, "Ruy Bias" and "Tam-
ingof the Shrew," — Booth in both plays. He acted "Hamlet"
week of Nov. 17; matinee, Nov. 22, "Ruy Bias;" evening,
••Hamlet" Week of Nov. 24, "Othello," Frederic Robinson
alternating the rdles of lago and Othello with Mr. Booth as fol-
lows: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday matinee, Ikx)th
as lago, Robinson as Othello; the other nights Booth acted
Othello to Robinson's lago. On Thanksgiving Day, an extra
matinee was given, when Booth acted "Don Caesar," and in the
evening, "Othello."
"Richelieu" was played Dec. i, 3, 4, matinee Dec. 6. Marion
Booth, niece of Edwin Booth, appeared matinee Dec. 3 as Kath-
anna in "Taming of the Shrew." "The Merchant of Venice"
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was acted Dec. 5, and '^The Fool's Revenge," evening Dec &
E. A. Sothern came Dec 8, in "Our American Cousin;"
"The Crushed Tragedian" was done Dec. 15, 16, 17; "David
Garrick," Dec. 18, 19, 20. Sothern presented "Dundreary's
Brother Sam " and " Dundreary Married and Settled " the week of
Dec. 22. Frank Mayo was seen in "The Streets of New York"
Dec. 29, and was followed Jan. 5, 1880, by Mr. and Mrs. McKee
Rankin in "The Danites," who stayed two weeks. They were sup-
ported by William E. Sheridan, Cora Tanner, Isabel Waldron,
Emma Marble, Frank Budworth, William B. Murray, Jerry
Stevens, and Lin Harris. " The New Magdalen " was presented
Jan. 19, with Ada Cavendish as Mercy Merrick. This was con-
tinued for one week. Samuel Piercy was the chief support
A matinee performance, given Jan. 22, was for the benefit d
the starving women and children in Ireland. Lady performen
only appeared. Celia Logan and Mrs. Cynthia Leonard (mother
of Lillian Russell) were managers. The ushers were all ladies,
including Lillie Eldridge, Alice Chandos, Mrs. T. Allston Brown,
and others.
Ada Cavendish commenced her second and last week on Jan. 26,
with ** Lady Clancarty," which was repeated the three following
evenings and matinees. For her benefit, Jan. 30, she acted Juliet
to Samuel Piercy's Romeo. Lester Wallack returned here Feb. 2
in "Rosedale," and continued until Tuesday, Feb. 24, when he
acted for the rest of the week in " My Awful Dad. " This he fol-
lowed March i with "A Scrap of Paper." J. K. Emmet began a
four weeks' engagement March 8 in "Fritz in Ireland." Maggie
Mitchell came April 5, supported by William Harris, in "Fan-
chon," and repeated it April 12, 13; "Little Barefoot," April 14,
15; for her benefit, April 16, "Jane Eyre," also April 17. An-
other benefit for the Relief Fund for the suffering poor of Ire-
land, under the auspices of the various managers of the New York
and Brooklyn theatres, took place St Patrick's day, matinee,
March 17. The following is a list of the theatres that gave these
matinee entertainments, and the receipts at each house: Grand
Opera House, Joseph K. Emmet and company, ^9CX>. 50; Theatre
Comique, Harrigan and Hart, ^604; Wallack's, "How She Loves
Him,'* ^591.50; Union Square Theatre, "False Friend," ^320.50;
Frank Mayo's Olympic, "Ticket of Leave Man," ^168.25; Daly's,
"The Royal Middy," ^165; Madison Square Theatre, "Hazel
Kirke," ^149.25 ; Miner's Variety Theatre (Bowery), {J 124; Stand-
ard Theatre, Rice's "Surprise Party," ^106; San Francisco min-
strels, ^60. 50; American Variety Theatre (Aberle's), $4.1 ; Madison
Square Garden, Gilmore's concerts, $i,ocx); Brooklyn Park Theatre,
Mary Anderson, $731, — making the receipts ^4,961.25. To this
add previous amounts donated to the Fund, individually, |3»405,
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and by benefits at various theatres in Boston, Washington, St
Louis, Cleveland, Baltimore, Albany, Newark, and several other
minor theatres, amounting to $11,087.98; making a grand total of
$19,454.14.
John T. Raymond appeared here April 19, as Ichabod Crane in
^'Wolfert's Roost," and for the week of April 26, Mr. Raymond
acted Col. Sellers.
Samuel Colville's burlesque company, with Emme Roseau, Ella
Chapman, Kate Everleigh, Rose Leighton (Mrs. Gus Kerker\
Carrie McHenry, R. E. Graham, and others were seen May 3 in
••The Magic Slipper." "Ill Treated II Trovatore" was played
May 10, with Miss Roseau as Manrica Tony Pastor and his
combination commenced May 17, followed by James A. Heme in
•• Hearts of Oak," for two weeks. The season closed June 5. The
house reopened June 21, with Pat Rooney and his company of
variety performers.
Thomas Lester Donnelly died at Babylon, L. I., July 3, i88a
He travelled for several years with the Worrell Sisters, acting
female rdles in burlesque. The widow of Mr. Donnelly con-
tinned the partnership with Mr. Poole until May 31, 1882. Mrs.
Donnelly died March 17, 1888.
The next regular season commenced Aug. 23, 1880^ with J. K.
Emmet in "Fritz in Ireland." John T. Raymond came Sc^t. 6
in "The Gilded Age." Ada Cavendish appeared Sept 13. She
played Mercy Merrick in " The New Magdalen " the first week,
and for the second week played "The Soul of an Actress," sup*
ported by Gea Boniface. The play had this cast:
Josephine .... Ada Cavendish i Gerald Fitz Gerald . Harry Harwood
" ----- ^^^^ j^ Soubise . . j; H. Miller
Madek>n Mrs. Harwood
Mimi Sara Stevens
Countess . . • Mrs. £. A. Eberie
Julie Laura Batcomb
Tony Pastor and his company were seen Sept. 27, and were foU
lowed, Oct 4, for two weeks, by Mr. and Mrs. Gea S. Knight, in
••Otta" H. B. Mahn's opera company were heard Oct 18, in
^Boccaccio/' and stayed three weeks. "Fatinitza" was sung
Nov. 5, for Jennie Winston's benefit Herrmann, the magician,
came Nov. 8; Joseph Jefferson was seen in "Rip Van Winkle"
Nov. 15, and continued two weeks; Maggie Mitchell appeared in
"Fanchon" week of Nov. 29; Dec. 6 she played "Jane Eyre;"
matinee Dec 8, "Little Barefoot." Annie Pixley began an en*
gagement Dec 13, in " M*liss," supported by John E. McDonough,
as Yuba Bill. She remained two weeks, and was followed Dec
97 by Mr. and Mrs. McKee Rankin, in "The Danites," for two
Gaston Lenoir . . . Hugh Fuller
Domestic Miss Dickens
The Chevalier Maurice de
Crevecorar . . • . G. C. Boniface
Charles de Moncrief, James F. Hagan
de Rohan . . . £. A. Eberle
622 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE [rtto
weeks. Gus Williams came Jan. lo, 1881, for two weeks, in
"Our German Senator." Lester Wallack began a three weeks'
engagement Jan. 24, in " Ours. " A performance took place after-
noon, Jan. 26, for the benefit of Frank Whittaker.
Lester Wallack continued week Feb. 14, in " Rosedale.*' "The
Banker's Daughter*' came Feb. 21, followed for two weeks by
Den. Thompson in "Joshua Whitcomb." Lawrence Barrett acted
"Richelieu" March 14, and matinee March 16; "Yorick's Love,"
March 16, 17, and matinee March 23; "Julius Caesar," March 18, 19;
"Hamlet," March 21, 22; "The Merchant of Venice" and "David
Garrick," March 23, 24; "The Lady of Lyons," matinee March 26;
" Richard III.," March 25, 26. J. K. Emmet came here March 28,
for three weeks, in " Fritz in Ireland. " Joseph Murphy returned
April 18 with " Kerry Gow," and April 25, " Shaun Rhue." Fanny
Davenport came back with "Pique," commencing May 2; Alice
and Louis Harrison gave " Photos " May 9; Tony Pastor and com*
pany were seen May 16; "Evangeline," May 23, and the season
closed the week of May 30, with "A Child of the State."
The next season began Aug. 15, 1881, with "The Banker's
Daughter," which stayed two weeks. Among those in the cast
were: Joseph Whiting, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walcot, W. S
Daboll, Edward L. Tilton, Joseph A Wilkes, Archie Cowpcr,
Adele Belgarde, and Rose Graham. " My Partner " was the at-
traction for two weeks, commencing Aug. 29. Louis Aldrich and
Charles T. Parsloe were the stars. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. S Knight
came Sept. 12 for two weeks, it being their first appearance in
America since their European tour. " Baron Rudolph " was the
play. Julian Magnus, Alfred Becks, Lysander Thompson, James
Dunn, Maud Granger, Ida Vernon, Mrs. M. A. Farren, Ida
Jeffreys, and Virginia Buchanan were in the cast
Tony Pastor returned Sept. 26, for one week, with his company,
followed by Emma Abbott's English opera company in "Fra
Diavolo," Oct. 3; they sang "Martha," Oct 4; matinee Oct
5, and evening Oct 6, "Olivette;" "Lucia, the Bride of Lam-
mermoor," Oct 7; matinee Oct 8, "Maritana; " evening, "The
Bohemian Girl;" " Olivette " was presented Oct. lo, 11, mating
and evening, Oct 13; "The Bohemian Girl" and last act of
"Olivette," Oct 14; "The Chimes of Normandy" was given
matinee Oct. 15; evening, "Faust" John T. Raymond com-
menced Oct 17 in A C. Gunter*s "Fresh, the American."
Lotta came Oct 31 in "Musette." Louis and Alice Harrison,
with "Photos," Nov. 7, followed Nov. 14 and 21 by Joseph Jef-
ferson in "Rip Van Winkle." Lester Wallack commenced a
fortnight's stay Nov. 28, with "Rosedale." Herrmann and his
specialty troupe, including the Lorellas, Dec 12. Annie Pixlcy
came Dec. 19 for two weeks in " M' liss. " " The Danicheffs " was
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presented Jan. 2, 1882, with James O'Neill, Walden Ramsay, Owen
S. Fawcett, H. F. Daly, and others in the cast.
Mr. and Mrs. McKee Rankin began a two weeks' engagement
Jan. 9, in "Forty-nine." "A Child of the State" was done Jan.
23, with James M. Hardie, Geo. Hoey, Mark M. Price, H. Rees
Davies, Signorina Majeroni, Emma Pierce, Mrs. J. J. Prior, and
Eva Barker in the cast. Mary Anderson, supported by J. B.
Studley, William Harris, and others, acted "Romeo and Juliet"
Jan. 30, 31. "The Bells" was played matinee Feb. i, with J.
B. Studlev as Mathias; "Ingomar" was played Feb. i, 2;
"Evadnc, Feb. 3, 4; "Pygmalion and Galatea," matinee Feb.
4; "The Lady of Lyons, '^ Feb. 6; "Evadne," Feb. 7; "Pygma-
lion and Galatea," matinee and evening, Feb. 8; "The Daughter
of Roland" was produced Feb. 10, 11; matinee, Feb. 11, Miss
Anderson played Pauline in "The Lady of Lyons." Denman
Thompson commenced Feb. 13 in "Joshua Whitcomb," and con-
tinued two weeks. Maggie Mitchell acted in " Fanchon " Feb. 27,
28, and March i ; "Jane Eyre," March 2, 3, 4; "Pearl of Savoy,"
March 6, 7, and matinee March 8 ; and the rest of the second week,
" Pearl of Savoy." The new play, "The Little Savage," was done
March 13. L. R. Shewell, and R. Fulton Russell were in the com-
pany. " The World " was seen March 20, and stayed two weeks.
A benefit for the Actors' Fund was given matinee, April 3, at
the following theatres: Booth's, Abbey's Park Theatre {Twenty-
second Street and Broadwav), Daly's, Germania (the Star), Har-
rigan & Hart's, Miner's Bowery and Eighth Avenue theatres,
Madison Square Theatre, San Francisco minstrels, Standard,
Tony Pastor's, Union Square, Wallack's, and Grand Opera House,
also the Brooklyn theatres. The performance at this house con-
sisted of Clara Morris in "Article 47," with A. Salvini, Walden
Ramsay, Welsh Edwards, H. A. Weaver, Owen S Fawcett, G. SL
Robinson, Julian Magnus, W. Morse, Clifton Stuart, Robert War-
ren, H. W. Montgomery, Thos. E. Morris, W. S. Quigley, John
Swinburne, Clara Morris, Virginia Buchanan, Eleanor Cau^,
Mollie Revel, McKee, and AblK>tt in the cast. The tickets were
$1 each, which admitted to any one of the above-mentioned
theatres.
^Our Boarding House" was played here April 3, and stayed one
week. It had this cast :
losq>h
elevate
Jevator . .
Walter . . .
Waltham . .
Clarence • .
Dr. ShoQter .
Gregarious
Mrs. Dalryiiiplc
Leonard Grover
. W. H. Lytcll
. J. C. Burrows
Geo. W. Farren
C. B. Burlap, Jr.
. . T. M. Burke
Leonard Grover, Jr.
Virginia Bvchanan
Annie .... Blanche Mortimer
Betty Nannie Egberts
Jack Julius Kaha
Maria .... Mrs. Fred Williams
Beatrice Mattie Earie
Florence .... Fanny Goo tales
Violet Helen Ransom
624 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Ci»3
Joseph Murphy, with "Kerry Gow," came the week of April lo^
and was followed, April 17, by J. K Emmet in " Fritz in Ireland"
for three weeks. Fanny Davenport was seen as Lady Teazle in
"The School for Scandal," May 8, 9; mating. May lo, for the
benefit of the Actors' Fund. "Leah" was played May 10, n;
"London Assurance" and "Oliver Twist," May 12; matinee,
May 13, "Lady of Lyons," and in the evening the bill of May
12 was repeated. Geo. Clarke, Charles Fisher, and Frederick
Paulding were in Miss Davenport's company. Tony Pastor com-
menced May 15, followed by Willie Edouin's company in
"Dreams, or Bink's Photograph Gallery," from May 22 to May
31, when the season closed, and John F. Poole retired from the
management.
The house was reopened Aug. 28, 1882, by Henry E. Abbey as
manager, W. W. Tillotson, acting manager, with Shook & Collier's
travelling company for two weeks, in "The Lights o' London."
Clara Morris appeared Sept. 11 in "Miss Multon;" Sept 13 the
Bijou Theatre opera company sang "Olivette," with Selina Dolaro
as the heroine. "The World " began Sept. 18 and stayed for two
weeks. The Strakosch English opera company appeared Oct 2
in "The Bohemian Girl," with Katherine von Amhem (first ap-
pearance in English opera) as Arline, Zelda Seguin as the Queen,
Perugini as Thaddeus, Geo. Sweet as Devilshoof, and Arthur
Bowers as Florestein.
Lawrence P. Barrett appeared Oct. 9 in "Yorick's Love;"
"Marble Heart," matinee, Oct. 11; evening, Oct 11, "Ham-
let ; " Oct 12, "Richelieu;" Oct 13, "The Merchant of
Venice" and "David Garrick;" Oct 14, "Richelieu." Gns
Williams came Oct 16, for one week, in "John Mishler." The
Florences returned here Oct 23 in "The Ticket of Leave Man,"
which kept the stage two weeks, and was followed, Nov. 13, by
"The Mighty Dollar." " Patience " was sung matinee, Nov. 15,
by the Bijou Theatre opera company. Joseph Jeflferson returned
Nov. 20, for two weeks in "Rip Van Winkle." Lotta was seen
in "Zip," Dec. 4; matinee, Dec. 6, "The Sorcerer," by the Bijou
company. Matinee, Dec 7, was for the benefit of the B. P. O. Elks
" Musette " was produced by Lotta Dec. 1 1, for one week. Mating,
Dec. 13, "The Sorcerer," by Bijou company. Dec. 18, for two
weeks, Lotta, in "The Little Detective;" matinee, Dec. 20, "The
Sorcerer. "
The Florences were seen here Jan. i, 1883, in "The Mighty
Dollar," which was repeated Jan. 2, 3, 6; matinees, Jan. i and 3,
"Dombey and Son;" evening, Jan. 4, 5, "The Ticket of Leave
Man." Clara Morris was seen here Jan. 8, in "The New Mag-
dalen." John T. Raymond began a two weeks' engagement,
Jan. IS, with "In Paradise."
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Annie Pixlcy appeared Jan« 29 in ''M'liss/' and continued a
second week, producing Fred Mareden's new play, "Zara." Den-
man Thompson returned Feb. 12, in ''Joshua Whitcomb.*' McKee
Rankin followed Feb. 19, in "Forty-nine." "The Streets of New
York" was revived Feb. 26, with Frank Mayo as Badger. Lawrence
P. Barrett acted March 5, 8, "Richelieu/* March 6, "Don Ca&sar
de Bazan;" March 7, "Hamlet;" March 9, and matinee March
10, " Yorick's Love;" and March 10, "Julius Csesar." Edwin F.
Thome and Nat Goodwin commenced March 12, in "The Black
Flag." "The Corsican Brothers" followed March 19, with F. C.
Bangs as the twin brothers. "The Romany Rye" came March
26, and had this cast:
Jack Heme
Joe Heckett .
Mn. Curlcy .
Dimily Lee
Sol Lee . . .
IkMS Knivett .
Edward Manden
Goliath Lee . .
Kiomi Lee >
Mother Shipton )
Robert B. Mantell •
. F. F. Mackaj >
. Angle Griffiths |
. Maggie Dean I
Frank Dean '
Chas. W. Butler !
Randolph Murray ,
F. A. Tannchill '
•
. OcUvia Allen
Gertie Heckett
Phillip Royston
Gin^i^er BiU . .
Laura Lee . .
Mrs. Knivett .
Jabez Duck
Scracger . .
David . . .
Keziah . . .
Adrian . . .
. . Fannie Reeves
Chas. Rockwell
. Winston Murray
Gussie de Forrest
Mrs. F. A. Tannehill
L. T. Levering
. . O. B. Collins
. . . P. Nannary
. . . Bertha Foy
. . Marie Sheldon
u
Mary Anderson appeared April 2, 10, 14, in " Romeo and Juliet ; "
The Daughter of Roland/* April 11, 12 ; " Pygmalion and Galatea/*
April 13, and matinee April 14. J. B. Studley and Robert L.
Downing were in her company. A matinee benefit, April 12, was
for the Actors* Fund. Mary Anderson acted Parthenia in " Ingo-
mar. " Performances were also given this afternoon in aid of this
fund, as follows: Bijou Theatre, Neil Burgess, in "Vim;" Casino,
Maurice Grau company; Cosmopolitan, "White Slave;" Aue.
Daly's, " Seven Twenty-eight ; *' Mount Morris, "Only a Farmers
Daughter;" Madison Square, "A Russian Honeymoon;" Niblo's,
John £. McCullough's company; Standard, Salsbury*s Trouba-
dours, "Greenroom Fun;" San Francisco Minstrel Hall, Willie
Edouin, "Bunch of Keys;" Star, Boucicault, in "The Shau-
ghraun ; " Thalia, German company ; Union Square, Charles
Wyndham companv, in "Brighton;" Windsor, "The Profes-
sor;" Bamum*s Cfircus, Theatre Comique, and Tony Pastor's;
also Brooklyn Theatre, and houses in N-arious other cities. Mary
Anderson continued a third week as follows: "Love," April 16;
"The Hunchback,'* April 17, 18; "Pygmalion and Galatea,
matinee April 18; "The Lady of Lyons," April 19; "Ingomar,
April 20, matinee April 21; "Fazio." evening, April 21. Louis
Aldrich and Charles T. Parsloe came in "Mv Partner," April 23,
for one week. Maggie Mitchell returned in ^' Fanchon," April 30^
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626 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE
May I, 2, and matinee May 5; ''Lorle/' matinee May 2, c
ings Blay 3, 4; "Little Barefoot," May 5; "Jane Eyre," M^
8, mating Blay 9; "The Little Savage," May 10, and mat
May 12; "Fanchon," May 11 ; "The Pearl of Savoy," May 12
The Kiralfy Bros, produced "The Black Crook" May 14,
De Rosa and Mile. Asteggranio ^Apremiires danseuses^ — the
nella Bros, the Martens Family, and Duncan, ventriloquisi
speiiillj performers. Clara Morris appeared May 21, in " Ar
47;** mating May 23, Annie Ward Tiffany actc^ Lady Isab
"^East Lynne." Clara Morris closed matinee. May 26. Id
cveaiBg a benefit for the attaches of the house was given,
Annie Ward Tiffany acted in "The Child Stealer." MesU;
Tourists came May 28, with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. S. Knight
Will Braj in the company. Callender's minstrels were \
we^s of June 4-1 1, and the house closed June i6l Mai
Abbey introduced a novel entertainment June 25, 26, by
Contiiiental Guards of New Orleans, La., in a series of tab!
representing the principal scenes and incidents of the War o:
RevolutiQii^ from the Battle of Lexington, in 1775, ^^ ^^
sencfer of Comwallis, in 1781.
The regolar season commenced Aug. 25, 1883, with "The Li
o*" Lmicioa;" Sept 3, "Her Atonement;" Sept. 10, "Grecni
Fm:" ScpL 17-24, "The Silver King;" Oct i, the Flore
tn**FactSfc or His Little Hatchet," by Geo. Jessop and Wil
Gill ; Oct 8. the Florences in " Eileen Oge ; " Oct. 1 5, the I
ences in **The Mighty Dollar;" Oct. 17, "Dombey and S
Annie Pijcley came Oct. 22 in "Zara," and Oct. 29, "M'lii
Nov. 5, "The Silver King;" Nov. 12, "The White Slave;" I
IQ, Janauschek in "Bleak House;" Nov. 20, "Mary Stuaj
matinee Nov. 21, "Mother and Son;" evening, Nov. 21, "M
Antoinette;" Nov. 22, "Mariana," Nov. 23, "Zillah, the Heb
Mother ;** mating Nov. 24, "Mary Stuart." Janauschek cl<
Nov. ZA. with "Bleak House."
Gas Williams, with "One of the Finest," was seen wecl
Nov. ^ Roland Reed and "Cheek" the week Dec. 3; I"
Clx\ton in "The Two Orphans," week Dec. 10; Willian
Scialan in "Friend and Foe," Dec. 17. The Madison Sqi
Theatre travelling company commenced Dec. 24, in "H
L. P. Bamrett and company, with Louis James as leading n
beg^ji Tin. 7* 1884, for two weeks, in "Francesca da Rimi
X C Goodwin and wife, Jan. 21, in "Those Bells" and "t
bi<$:** laiL 2S« Sol Smith Russell was seen as Tom Dilloway
*^E«%^fwod Folks;" Feb. 4, " Esmeralda, or Young Folks' Waj
Fefei lU ** Stormbeaten ; " Feb. 18, "The Rajah" was played. 1
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The Rajah H. M. Pitt
GUdyt Rillie Deavet
Richard J. O. Barrown
Buttons Geo. Bruening
Emilia Jekjl . . . Marion Elmore
Crarin Dominick Marraj
Mrs. Pringle Dollie Pike
Joseph Jekyl ... E. M. Holland
Job Jekyl Hal. Wanm
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John T. Raymond appeared Feb. 25, for one week, in " For Con-
gpress; '* Robson and Crane came March 3, in "Sharps and Flats,*'
Robson as Cutler Sharp, W. H. Crane as Dullstone Flat These
comedians continued March 10 in ''Our Boarding House,** Robson
as Gillypod, Crane as Elevator. James A Heme was seen March
17 in *' Hearts of Oak." March 24 the Madison Square Theatre
company presented "Young Mrs. Winthrop," with Ada Dyas,
Edward J. Buckley, William H. Gillette, Enid Leslie, Fannie
Reeves, Edwin Arden, Jean Clara Walters and Frank Colfax in
the cast. "Pique" was played the week March 31, with Agnes
Booth as Mabel Renfrew. " In the Ranks " was seen April 7 ; " The
Silver King," April 14; M. B. Curtis in "Samuel of Poscn/
April 21; Joseph Murphy in "Kerry Gow," April 28; "Siberia,
May 5; and Lester Wallack's company, May 12, in " Lady Clare.
Osmond Tearle, Charles Glenncy, Buckstone, Harry Gwynette, Effic
Germon, Rose Coghlan, Livingston, Mrs. Sol Smith, and Blais-
dcll were in the cast. Tony Pastor and combination came May
10; Barry and Fay in "Irish Aristocracy," May 26; "The Stran-
glers of Paris," June 2, and the season closed June 7.
The house reopened Aug. 16, 1884, with "The White Slave;"
Aug. 25,"Stormbeaten;" Sept. i, "Separation;" Sept. 8, "The
Silver King," with Fred de Belleville, Eleanor Carey, and John
W. Jennings in the cast; Sept. 15, "Pulse of New York," with
Geo. Clarke, Gerald Eyre, Frank Rose, F. C. Cramer, I^ F.
Massen, Joseph Frankau, Caroline Hill (Mrs. Herbert Kelcey),
and Helen Ottolengui in the company. On Sept. 22, " Hoop of
Gold" was seen for the first time in this city; Sept. 29, Kate
Claxton in "Sea of Ice;" Oct. 6, "Hazel Kirke," with Charles
W. Couldock, De Wolf Hopper, VVilliam Morris, Chas. Edmonds,
Mrs. Edward L. Davenport, and Sydney Cowell in the principal
rdles. "Her Atonement" was seen Oct 13, and Oliver Doud
Byron was seen in "Across the Continent** Oct 2a
R. E. J. Miles and Barton's Bijou opera company were heard
Oct. 27 in "Orpheus and Eurydice;** Marie Vanoni, Adelaide
Langdon, Daisv Murdoch, Lillie Alliston, Harry Pepper, Harry
Davenport, Belle Urquhart, Jennie McNulty, I^uis de Lange,
and Henry Leoni were in the company. " Moths ** was given
week of Nov. 3 by Wallack's Theatre company; Nov. 10, "A
Bunch of Keys,'* by Willie Edouin and Frank Sanger's company;
" Shadows of a Great City ** came Nov. 17.
A benefit for the B. P. O. Elks occurred mating Nov. 17, and
628 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE [is^
the attractions were: Henry Irving and company in '* Louis XL ;"
Union Square Theatre company in "French Flats," "Shadows of
a Great City; " Oliver Doud Byron in " Hero ; '* Thompson's' opera
company in "The Beggar Student," "Bunch of Keys;" Evans and
Hoey in " A Parlor Match ; " " Her Atonement " company, Harry
E. Dixey, Kate Davis, Harrigan and Hart, Hilda Thomas, and
the Olympic quartet " Called Back *' was played the week of
Nov. 24, with Robert Mantell, W. J. Ferguson, C. P. Flockton,
Bessie Cameron, and others in the cast. Harrison and Gourlay
came Dec. i, with "Skipped by the Light of the Moon;" Dec 8,
Minnie Maddern in "Caprice;" Dec. 15, John T. Raymond in
"For Congress." Raymond continued Dec. 22, 23, 24, in "In
Paradise;" matinee, Dec. 25, and the rest of the week as Colonel
Mulberry Sellers. "Called Back" returned Dec. 2g, Jacques
Kruger and company appeared in "Dreams," Jan. 5, 1885; Lotta
was seen, Jan. 12, in "Mam'zelle Nitouche;" Jan. 19, "Michael
Strogoflf " came ; Jan. 26 N. C. Goodwin played in " Confusion "
and " Those Bells, or Mathias Irving ; " Feb. 2 Gus Williams re-
turned in "Capt. Mishler;" Feb. 9, Salsbury Troubadours were
seen in "Three of a Kind." Matinee, Feb. 12, Nelse Waldron,
the theatrical machinist, took a benefit.
Maggie Mitchell appeared as Fanchon Feb. 16, 17, 18, and in
" Little Barefoot " the rest of the week. Robson and Crane did
"Forbidden Fruit," Feb. 23, 24, 25, and matinees Feb. 23, 25:
Robson as Cato Dave, Crane as Sergeant Buster. They fin-
ished the week with "The Cherubs." Louis Aldrich came in
"My Partner," March 2, followed, March 9, by Fanny Davenport
in " Fedora," with Harry Lee as leading man ; Joseph Murphy came
March 16, with "Shaun Rhue;" "May Blossom," March 23, by
the Madison Square Theatre travelling company, consisting of
Georgia Cayvan, Joseph Wheelock, Benj. Maginley, Forrest Rob-
inson, W. H. Crompton, Nick Long, Bijou Fernandez, and others.
March 30, "Shadows of a Great City;" April 6, Hanlon's "Fan-
tasma " was seen ; April 13, " A Rag Baby ; " April 20, " One Touch
of Nature " and "Three Wives to One Husband " were done; April
27 Evans & Hoey's company came, in "A Parlor Match."
"Siberia" was played May 4, followed, May 11, by "The Private
Secretary;" May 18, " Victor Durand ; " May 25, " Skipped by the
Light of the Moon. " Rose Coghlan opened June i in " Our Joan,"
with this cast :
Joan Travenna . . . Rose Coghlan
Martin Travenna . Harry Edwards
Arthur Meredith, Nelson Wheatcroft
Captain Brandon . . Archie Cowper
George Travenna . . George Paxton
Joe Pengelly .... Dan Lccsoq
Alice Pengelly . . . Helen Russell
Lady Ruth Bumay . Florence Worth
Ada Gray began a two weeks* engagement June 8, in "East
Lynne," and the season terminated June 20.
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The house reopened Aug. 24, with ''A Brave Woman/' played
by James M. Hardie & Sara von Leer's company, followed by
Shook & Collier's " Storm beaten " company, Aug. 31; "A Pris-
oner for Life" was seen Sept. 7; ''Michael Strogoff/' Sept. 14;
"Shadows of a Great Citv," Sept. 21; "A Parlor Match," SepriL
28 ; " Alone in London, ' Oct. 5. Mme. Janish appeared in
"Ansclma" Oct. 12; Annie Pixlcy was seen in "M'liss," Oct.
19, and in Fred Marsden's comedy drama, "Eily," Oct. 26.
Fanny Davenport played in "Fedora," with Robert B. Mantel!
as leading man, Nov. 2 ; " A Bunch of Keys " was done Nov. 9.
Maggie Mitchell in "Jane Eyre," Nov. 16, 17, matinee Nov. 18.
Maggie Mitchell in "Lorle, or the Artist's Dream," Nov. 18, 19^
and closed with "Fanchon," Nov. 20, matinee, and evening Nov.
21. " May Blossom " was presented week of Nov. 23, with Georgia
Cayvan as the heroine. Kate Claxton came with "The Two
Orphans," Nov. 30; Marie Aim6e, in "Mam'zelle," Dec 7; "Her
Atonement" was seen Dec. 14; Johnson & Slavin's minstrels,
Dec. 21 ; Gus Williams in "Oh. What a Night!" Dec. 28.
T. Henry French became lessee and manager Nov. 23. Jan. 4,
1886, Janauschek appeared in "Zillah." Sol Smith Russell was
seen in "Felix McCusick," Jan. 11; N. C. Goodwin, Jr., played
in "The Skating Rink" Jan. 18; W. H. Gillette Jan. 25 in "The
Private Secretary." "The Wages of Sin," was offered Feb. i;
Feb. 8 was the return of N. C. Goodwin in "The Skating Rink."
Robert Fraser took a benefit afternoon Feb. 1 1 ; Salsbury's Trou-
badours came in "Three of a Kind" Feb. 15; James O'Neill, in
"Monte Cristo," appeared Feb. 22. "A Rag Baby" was done
March i ; "Alone in London, or Woman Against the World," with
Cora Tanner as the star, was seen March 8; Den. Thompson, in
"Joshua Whitcomb," March 15; "Over the Garden Wall," by Mr.
and Mrs. Geo. Knight, March 22; Lotta came in "Nitouche'*
March 29; matinee, April 3, she was seen as Musette; April 5,
6, 7, in "The Little Detective;" April 8, 9^ 10, her new play,
"Odd Tricks," by Chas. A. Doremus, was produced, with this cast^
Tom Chuckster . .
Dr. Montajrue Sbeltoa
Lothario Fitz Eustace
Uncle Peterhill . .
Aant Jemimah Popp
Bertie EsmoDd . .
C. H. Bradshaw
. . Mr. Hatch
. . Mr. Parker
P. A. Aoderson
Miss Turner
Emma Hinckley
Laura LAurens
Joe Barnard
Tramp . .
Mrs. bemard
Lil Bemard
Terry . .
. . . . Lotta
Bertie Coots
. Mr. Mahoocy
Adelaide Eaton
. Elsie Geroiae
. Herbert Astey
James C. Duff's opera company were heard April 12, in "The
Mikado," which had this cast :
Nanki Poo . . . Harry S. Hilliard
Yum Yum .... Vemona Jarbeau
Petti Sins .... Sallie Williams
Ko Ko J. H. Ryley
Poo Bah Thos. WhOEea
The Mikado .... Gus F. Hall
Katisha Zelda Seiniin
Pish Tush .... Frances GaiUard
Peep Bo CaiTie Tatdo
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Effie EUsler appeared April 19, in "Woman Against Woman."
Robson and Crane played the Two Dromios in "The Comedy of
Errors," for two weeks, commencing April 261 Joseph Muiphy
did " Kerry Gow " week May la Then came "The Black Crook,"
by the Kiraify Bros, May 17. Lester Wallack and company acted
May 24, 25, and matin6e and evening May 26, in '' Home " and
A Happy Pair; " May 27, 28, and matinee and evening May 29^
She Stoops to Conquer. " This was the last time Lester Wal-
lack ever appeared on the stage as an actor. The Madison Square
Theatre company did "The Private Secretary," week of May 31;
" The Streets of New York " was produced by Geo. C. Boniface
June 7; Schonberg's play, "Not One Word," was seen June 14,
when Katherine Ware made her d6but; "The Sea of Ice" was
played June 21, with Rose Lisle and Frederick Paulding as the
stars. Pat Rooney and his variety company closed the season
week of June 28.
The house reopened Aug. 23, with Johnson & Slavin's min-
strels; F. B. Warde, with his travelling company, acted "Vir-
ginius" Aug. 30-Sept 3; "Julius Caesar," Aug. 31; "Ingomar,"
evening Sept. i ; " Richelieu," " Damon and Pythias," Sept. 2 ; "The
Lady of Lyons," matinee Sept. 4; evening Sept 4 "Richard
in. ;" "A Rag Baby" returned Sept. 6; "Sieba," by the Kiraify
Bros, company, Sept. 13; James Heme, in his drama "The Minute
Man," Sept. 20; "Hoodman Blind," Sept. 27. The company was:
Aug. Cook, Sidney Howard, Geo. Conway, Geo. J. Fleming, Matt
B. Snyder, Conway Carpenter, Norman Campbell, W. J. Leonard,
Geo. McCIellan, Sydney Armstrong, Mrs. Jennie Elberts, Bessie
Bernard, Rose Snyder, Ollie Stoddard, and Little Amy. Tony
Pastor and company commenced Oct. 4, when Steff and Trepp,
Viennese grotesque comedians, made their American d^but. Oct
II "A Parlor Match" came for one week. Conreid's opera com-
pany produced "The Gypsy Baron " Oct. 18; Laura Bellini, Lydia
O'Neil, Jacques Kruger, and Gus Hall were in the cast Gen-
evieve Ward acted " Forget Me Not " Oct 25, 26, 27, 28.
The Actors' Fund took a benefit matin6e Oct 29; the attrac-
tion was : " Forgiven " (second act), by Frederic Brjrton and com-
pany, Conreid opera company in the march from "The Gypsy
Baron," N. C. Goodwin and Maud Harrison in the third act of
"The Hunchback," Genevieve Ward and members of her com-
pany in " Nance Oldfield; " May Fortescue and her company acted
"Moths," Dockstader's minstrels gave a short progjramme, and
Wilson Barrett appeared in his one-act play, "Chatterton," sup-
ported by Miss Eastlake, George Barrett, the Misses Belmore and
Clarke. Miss Ward and W. H. Vernon acted in "The Queen's
Favorite" evenings Oct. 29, 30; Gus Williams returned Nov. i
in "Oh, What a Night!" Nov. 8 "The Silver King" came;
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Nov. 15, •*A Bunch of Keys;*' Conrcid's opera company re-
turned in "The Gypsy Baron" Nov. 22; "Shadows of a ureat
City** was seen Nov. 29; Kate Claxton and Sara Jewett in "The
Two Orphans," Dec 6; "Around the World in Eighty Days."
Dec 13; Oliver Doud Byron in "The Inside Track," Dec 20;
Annie Pixley, with "M'liss," Dec 27; "Saints and Sinners,"
by the Madison Square Theatre company, Jan. 3, 1887; Thatcher,
Primrose & West's minstrels were beard Jan. 10; Lillian Olcott
was seen in "Theodora" Jan. 17; Joseph Haworth and "Hoodman
Blind," Jan. 24; "Alone in London," Jan. 31; Mme« Janauschek
acted "Bleak House" Feb. 7-10, mating Feb. 12; "Mary
Stuart," Feb. 8-1 1; "Mother and Son," matinee Feb. o;
"Marie Antoinette," evening Feb. 9; "Macbeth," evening Feb.
12; " Lights o' London " was played Feb. 14; James O'Neill came,
in "Monte Cristo," Feb. 21; "A Tin Soldier," Feb. 28; "The
Ratcatcher " was seen March 7 ; Wm. J. Scanlan, in " Shane nm
Lawn," March 14; "The Wages of Sin," March 21 ; Fanny Daven-
port acted "Fedora" March 28, 31, matinees March 30, April 2;
"The Lady of Lyons," March 29; "School for Scandal," April i ;
evening, April 2, "London Assurance" and "Oliver Twist"
Frederic Bryton produced "Forgiven" April 4; "Held by the
Enemy" was played April 11; "Hoodman Blind," April 18;
Rice's company came, in "Evangeline," April 25, with Vemona
Jarbeau and Geo. Thome in the cast ; Joseph Jefferson played " Rip
Van Winkle" week May 2; Prof. Herrmann, magician. May a
Joseph Murphy acted "The Kerry Gow," May 16, 17, and matinee
May 18. "The Donagh," May 18, 19, 20, and mating and even-
ing May 21 ; "The Black Crook " returned May 23; Rose Coghlan
was seen in "Masks and Faces" May 30, supported by Osmond
Tearle ; " The Streets of New York " was done June 6, with Geo.
C. Boniface and his daughter Stella in the leading parts; Edwin
Mayo appeared June 13 in "Davy Crockett;" C W. Couldocl^
June 20, in "Hazel Kirke;" Henry Chanfrau, June 27, as "Kit,
the Arkansas Traveller;" and with this the season closed.
The house reopened Aug. 22, 1887, with Newton Beers, in
"Lost in London;" "Jim the Penman " was played by the Madi-
son Square Theatre company, Aug. 29. Robert Downing was
seen in "Spartacus," week Sept. 5; Marie Watnwright and Louis
James acted "Virgin ius," Sept. 12, 16, 17; "Ingomar," Sept 13;
"Hamlet," Sept. 15; "Gretchen," matinee, Sept. 17. "The
Lights o' London" returned Sept. 19; "Harbor Lights" began
Sept. 26, and staved a fortnight; Mr. and Mrs. McKee Rankin
were seen in "The Golden Giant" Oct. 10; Clara Morris, in
"Article 47," Oct. 17, 18; "New Magdalen," Oct. 19; "Ren6e"
(Clinton Stuart's version of "Le Martyre"), for the first time in
this city, Oct 20^ 21; and "Alixe," mating and evening, Oct
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22. Thatcher, Primrose & West's minstrels returned Oct 24;
"A Bunch of Keys," Oct 31; Annie Pixley. in "The Deacon's
Daughter," Nov. 7; Fred Warde acted "Virginius" Nov. 14;
"Galba," Nov. 15; "Virginius," matin6e Nov. 16; evening
Nov. 16, and matinte Nov. 19, "Gaston Cadol;" evening Nov.
19, "Richard HI. ;" "A Parlor Match" came back Nov. 21; and
"Held by the Enemy," Nov. 28.
One of the largest audiences that ever gathered inside the Grand
Opera House assembled the afternoon of Dec i, for the Actors'
Fund benefit The performance began at one o'clock, and for four
hours the audience was delighted with one of the most noteworthy
performances ever given in this city. Among those who took
part were Henry Irving and his company, Ed. Harrigan's com-
pany, Joseph JeflFerson, Mrs. John Drew, Mrs. J. Brown Potter,
and numerous others. The receipts amounted to $3> 156.75, the
largest sum ever received up to this date by the Fund at a
benefit
Joseph Jefferson and "Rip Van Winkle" came here the week
Dec. 5; Mrs. Langtry followed Dec. 12, in "As In a Looking
Glass," for two weeks; Nat Goodwin did "Turned Up" and
"Lend Me Five Shillings," Dec. 26. Gus Williams appeared
Jan. 2, 1888, in "Keppler's Fortune." Jan. 9, the Florences
began a week's stay, and acted in "Husband Hunting," "Dombey
and Son," "The Mighty Dollar," and "The Flirt." Kate Claxton
returned Jan. 16, in "The Two Orphans;" Jan. 23 Oliver Doud
Byron came, in "The Inside Track;" Jan. 30, Fanny Davenport in
"Fedora," for the week, except matinee Feb. i, when "The Lady
of Lyons " was acted ; Feb. 6 Richard Mansfield played " Dr. Jekyll
and Mr. Hyde," all the week, except matinee and night, Feb. 8,
when "A Parisian Romance" was presented. Cora Tanner and
"Alone in London" were seen week of Feb. 13; James O'Neill
and "Monte Cristo" came Feb. 20; Frank Mayo and "Royal
Guards," Feb. 27; "Harbor Lights," March S; W. J. Scanlan in
"Shane na Lawn," March 12; "Hoodman Blind," March 19, with
Fred de Belleville and Viola Allen in the leading rdles ; March
26, "Evangeline;" April 2, Minnie Palmer, in "My Sweetheart;"
April 9, Thatcher, Primrose & West's minstrels; April 16, James
C. Duff's Comic opera company, in "Dorothy." In the cast, be-
sides Lillian Russell, were Eugene Oudin, William Hamilton,
Harry Paulton, and Agnes Stone. Clara Morris appeared April
23, and acted "Ren6e de Moray" all the week, except matinee
April 25, when the company played "Our Regiment;" N. C
Goodwin returned with "Turned Up" and "Lend Me Five Shil-
lings," week of April 30; "A Hole in the Ground " was seen May
7; Herrmann, the magician, came May 14; Kiralfys' spectacle,
"Dolores," May 21; Robert B. Mantell in "Monbars," May 28;
and the season closed June 2. A summer term commenced June
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4, under the management of W. H. Mathews, with Mrs. J. Brown
Potter as the attraction. " The Lady of Lyons " was acted June 4,
5, and matinee, June 6, with this cast :
Claade Melnotte . . . Kyrle Bellew
Mons. Deschappelles . Geo. Conway
Paaline Mrs. Potter
Madam Descbappelles . Alice Brooks
Widow Melnotte Minnie Monck
Colonel Damas . . . J. £. Kellerd
Beauseant Lewis Baker
Glavis Hart Conwaj
Gaspard C. Frederick
Notary N. Harris
Landlord J. Martin
"Romeo and Juliet" was played June 7 and matin6e June 9^
and had this cast:
Romeo Kyrle Bellew
Mercutio Hart Conway
Benvolio Lewis Baker
Tybalt Frank Lander
Friar Laurence . . . J. £. Kellerd
Friar John R. J. Reynolds
Capalet Harry Allen
Paris Chas. Fredericks
Balthasar Harry Adams
Peter Jacoues Martin
Apothecary Hugh Moss
Lady Capulet .... Alice Bruoks
Nurse Minnie Monck
Juliet Mrs. Potter
" Loyal Love " was played June 8 and evening June 9. " Called
Back" was seen June 11, with Fred de Belleville, W. J. Ferguson,
C. P. Flock ton, May Wilkes, T. G. Patton, Robert Fraser, H. W.
Montgomery, Harriet Ford, and Carrie Elberts in the cast.
"The Banker's Daughter" was played June 18, with Herbert
Kelcey, Frazer Coulter, Robert Hilliard, W. J. Ferguson, B. T.
Ringgold, John W. Jennings, Geo. Woodward, Georgia Cayvan^
and Ethel Greybrooke in the principal parts.
" Uncle Tom's Cabin " was offered matinees June 20, 23, and
the week of June 25.
The next season opened Saturday night, Aug. 18, 1888, with
"The World Against Her," cast thus:
Madge Carlton
{enny Clegg .
.ucy Dan vers
Ut Markland .
Gilbert Blair .
James Cau'ltoo .
Kate Claxton
Judith Berrolde
. Leslie Tillson
Kate M. Prothero
C. A. Stevenson
£. H. Vanderfelt
Mr. Danvers . . . W. J. Constantine
Harold Vernon . . Pavson Macksjre
Simon Clerg .... Palmer Collins
Annie Madge's chUd . . Daisy Luby
Sally Millet Alice Uigh
"Jim the Penman," by the Madison Square Theatre company,
opened Aug. 27; "A Dark Secret'* was seen Sept. 3, and stay^
two weeks; "Lights o' London" came Sept. 17; "The Silver
King," Sept. 24, Charles Haswin as Wilfred Denver. Wilton
Lackaye, Raymond Holmes, M. B. Snyder, Harry Gwyncttc, M.
B. Pike, Harry Pierson, Helen Cooper Parr, Grace Thome
Coulter, and Rose Snyder were also in the cast. Oct. i Clara
Morris acted " Ren6e de Moray," which she repeated Oct. 2, 3,
and matin6e and night Oct. 6; Oct. 4, "Article 47;" Oct. c,
"New Magdalen." "The Lady of Lyons" was given matinee
Oct 3, with Mattie Earle as Pauline* F. H. Tyler made his
634 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE [««•
American d6but as Ernest Drake in "Ren6e de Moray," Oct i.
The Carleton Opera company commenced in "Nanon," Oct 8,
and repeated it until Oct. 12, when "The Queen's Lace Handker-
chief " filled out the week. " Alone in London " came OcL 15, with
Ada Dwyer as Nan ; "The Kaffir Diamond/' Oct 22 ; Frank Mayo
in "The Royal Guard," Oct 29, 30, Nov. 3; "Davy Crockett,"
Nov. I, 2, 4; Margaret Mather opened Nov. 5 as Leah, which she
repeated Nov. 7-9; "The Lady of Lyons," matin6e Nov. 6;
"Romeo and Juliet," matin6e Nov. 7, night of Nov. 8, and ma-
tinee Nov. 10; "Macbeth," evening Nov. 10. "Paul Kauvar"
was presented Nov. 12, with this cast:
Paul Kauvar . . Edmund K. Collier
Gen. Delaroche
Col. La Hogue
Albert . . .
Gen. Kleterre .
Nannette . .
Marquis • •
Nestor Lennon
. Harry Vernon
Chas. VandenhofiE
, . £. R. Spencer
, . L. Rochelle
Steele Mackaye
Dodolphe C. Braham
Carrac £. Hard
Bourdotte Ed. Coleman
Goujon W. HndsoB
Diane Carrie Tomer
Scarlotte .... Almira Strong
Annie Pixley opened Nov. 19, with "The Deacon's Daughter;"
Nov. 26, "A Parlor Match" returned; Dec. 3, "Still Alarm;"
Dec 10, the Lyceum Theatre company in "The Wife." Mrs.
Berlan-Gibbs made her d6but as Helen Truman. " Uncle Tom's
Cabin" was done week Dec. 17, with Henry C. Peakes as Uncle
Tom, James G. Peakes as Legree, Gussie de Forrest as Eliza and
Cassy, Jean Delmar as Topsy. Thatcher, Primrose & West's min-
strels occupied the stage week Dec. 24, and were followed Dec.
31 by "Still Alarm;" Jan. 7, 1889, "Partners" was played by the
Madison Square Theatre company ; Jan. 14, So land Reed came in
"Woman Hater." N. C Goodwin, Jr., opened, Jan. 21, in "A
Royal Revenge " (first time in this city) and " Confusion. " The
cast of "A Royal Revenge" was:
Louis XI R. G. Wilson I Nicole Audry . . . . Mattie Earlc
Pierre Gringoire . . Nat C. Goodwin I
Louis James and Marie Wainwright appeared Jan. 28 in "As
You Like It;" Jan. 29, 31, "Virginius;" matin6e and evening
Jan. 30, "As You Like It;" Feb. i, and matinee Feb. 2, "The
School for Scandal;" evening Feb. 2, "Othello."
E. H. Sothern appeared Feb. 4 in "The Highest Bidder," which
had this cast :
Lawrence Thornhill .
Bonham Cheviot
Sir Muffins Struggles
Sir Evelyn Graine .
Sergeant Downey .
Rose Thornhill . .
Mrs. Honiton Lacy .
W. B. Rojrston
C. B. Bishop
R. Buckstone
H. Archer
E. K. Measer
Belle Archer
Kate Pattison
Jack Hammerton. . . E. H. Sothcni
Joseph Tally Marshall
Frank Wiggins .... Cyril Scott
Bill R. Pritchard
John J. T. Murphy
Solomons F. Richardsoo
Louisa Maude Adams
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Minnie Palmer commenced Feb. 11 in "My Sweetheart."
No performance took place Wednesday afternoon, as Miss Palmer
refused to play more than one matinee each week. Mrs. James
Brown Potter reappeared here, in "'Twixt Axe and Crown," Feb.
18, 20; "Lady of Lyons," Feb. 19, mating Feb. 22; "She Stoops
to Conquer," matinees Feb. 20, 23; " Romeo and Juliet," Feb. 21 ;
" Mile, de Bressierc," Feb. 22. " Paul Kauvar " returned Feb. 25,
with Joseph Haworth in the title rdle, and Carrie Turner as Diane.
This was followed March 4 by Robert B. Mantell in "Monbars;"
March 11 "Held by the Enemy" was seen; March 18 William
J. Scanlan came, in "The Irish Minstrel."
"The Corsair" burlesque was seen March 2$, with this cast:
Coonul .... Carrie M. Perkins
Birbanto .... Geo. A. Schiller
Styd Pacha . . . Edwin S. Tarr
Yussuf Alf Hampton
Ali Maude Emerson
Ali Getthere . . . James S. Maffit
Svng Smaul . . Richard 0*Gonnan
Anmed • . . • Helen Marlborough
Medora Frankie Kembis
Gulnare Lila Blow
Zuliema. . • . Geo. K. Fortetcue
Lelah AmeJia Glover
Mrs. Langtry appeared in "Lady Clancarty," April i, 2, 6;
"Pygmalion and Galatea," matinee April 3; "Lady of Lyons,"
evenings April 3, 5, and "As You Like It," April 4, and matinte
April 5; "Natural Gas" was seen April 8; April 15 Prof. Herr-
mann, the magician, came. Prof. G. Cromwell gave his last lec-
ture for the season Sunday evening, May 14. "The Paymaster*'
was produced May 27.
John L. Sullivan, the prize fighter, made his first appearance on
the dramatic stage on this occasion, and appeared every night and
at the matin6es during the week. He had no acting to do, but had
merely to go on the stage in one of the scenes and spar with one
Lannon.
A summer season commenced June 3, under the management
of J. W. Morrissey, with the opera of "Martha;" June 10 "The
Bohemian Girl " was sung, with Mme. Pauline L'Allemand, Attalie
Claire, Nina Bertini, Emma Berger, Annie Russell, Frank I^xter,
Sig. Tagliapietra, Enrico Duzensi, Edward Connell, William
Kammerer, and Harry Brown in the cast; June 17 "Chimes of
Normandy" was heard. On July i "II Trovatore" was given,
with this cast:
Leonora Alida Varenna
Inez Kate Defossez
Azucena .... Eugenie Boner
Ruiz F. Gerhardt
Manrico St£. Duzensi
Count di Luna . . . . W. H. Lee
Ferrando Thos. Guise
"The Bohemian Girl" was repeated July 4, 5, 6, 1889.
The regular season opened Aug. 26, with the Madison Square
Theatre company in Haddon Chambers' "Captain Swift," with this
cmst:
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Wilding .... Maurice Barrymore
Seabrook F. Robinson
Marshall J. H. Stoddart
Harry Seabrook . . . H. WoodrufiE
Mr. Gardiner . . . . £. M. Holland
Stella Darbisher . . Marie Burroughs
Mabel Seabrook . . . Annie Russell
Lady Staunton Mrs. £. J. Phillips
Ryan W. Ramsay
Bates Reuben Fax
Mrs. Seabrook . . . Agnes Booch
"Paul Kauvar" returned Sept. 16; "Sweet Lavender" came
Sept. 23; Clara Morris, Sept. 30, for two weeks; ''Miss Multon,"
Sept. 30, Oct. I, and Oct. 4; "Camille," Oct. 2 and matinee Oct
5; "Alixe," Oct. 3 and Oct. 5. Fred Warde and company came
Oct. 14, in "The Mountebank;" Oct 21, "Held by the Enemy;"
Oct. 28, Primrose & West's minstrels; Cora Tanner came Nov.
4 in "Fascination." J. K. Emmet, Nov. 11, in "Uncle Joe;"
Nov. 18 "A Dark Secret" came; Nov. 25, Cleveland's consoli-
dated minstrels; Dec. 2, "Hands Across the Sea/' cast thus:
Jack Dudley . .
Jean de Lussac
Tom Bassett . .
Dick Melford . .
Robert Stillwood .
Capt Land . .
Wm. G. Beach
R. Paton Gibbs
J. C. Bockstone
Wm. H. Wallis
. E. B. Tilton
J. W. Atkinson
PoUv ....
Paul de Renal
Joseph Stillwood .
Lillian Melford
Lacy Ncttlefbrd .
Mme. Vallerie
Miss Vizetefl
J. N. FmkBg
. Jas. Otiey
Edna Carey
Anna BeUmont
Lizzie Scanlia
Mme. Janauschek appeared Dec. 9 in "Guy Mannering/' fol-
lowed, Dec. 16, by "After Dark." The first American production
of " My Jack " took place Dec. 23, with this cast :
Sir Edward Vanberg, W. A. Lackaye
Peter Meredith . Lawrence Eddinger
Jack Meredith . . . J. H. Gilmour
Ciro Panitza . . . W. J. Ferguson
Solomon Prendergast . Dan Leeson
Capt Hereford . . . H. C. Stanley
Lieut Smith . . . . B. W. Singer
Mrs. Prescott . . Katharine Rogen
Dorothy Prescott . Isabelle EvessoQ
Charles Prescott E. Rose
Sergt Harker . . . . E. MarsKKi
Annie Pixley appeared Dec. 30 in "22 Second Floor;" Jan. 6,
1890, "A Parlor Match " was sung; Jan. 13, "The Brigands" came
back, by Carleton's opera company; Margaret Mather and company
were seen in " Gretchen, " Jan. 20-23; "Romeo and Juliet," Jan.
21, matinee, and evening Jan. 25 ; "Lady of Lyons," matinee Jan.
22; "The Honeymoon," night, Jan. 22; "Leah," Jan. 24. The
Terriss-Millward company opened Jan. 27, Miss Millward being
ill the night of Jan. 27, May Pierce filled her place. Miss Mill-
ward appeared Jan. 28. The company closed their American tour
here Feb. 3. "The Exiles" came Feb. 10; "Little Lord Faunt-
leroy," Feb. 17, with Tommy Russell and Wallie Eddinger alter-
nating the rdle of Cedric. N. C. Goodwin, Jr., commenced Feb.
24 in "A Gold Mine," followed. March 3, by "The Stowaway."
"Master and Man" was produced March 10, with this cast:
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Jack Walton . .
Robert Carlton
Tom Honey wood
Humpy Logan
Jem Burleigh . .
Crispin St Jones
Hester Tbombury
. J. H. Gilmour
. . M. Lynch
Russell Bassett
Dominick Murray
L. Eddinger
W. J. Ferguson
Itabelle Evesson
Little Johnnie, Master Wallie Eddinger
Kesiah Honeywood . Lillie Eddinger
Letty Lightfoot . . Sybvl Johnstone
Jim Chauk Gibney
John WiUett A. Barnard
Levano Chas. R. Gilbert
William J. Scanlan came March 17 in ''Myles Aroon." A
matinee was given St. Patrick's Day (March 17); "A Midnight
Bell" opened March 24; Rose Coghlan, March 31, in "Peg Wof-
fington," followed, April 7, by R. R Mantell in "The Corsican
Brothers;*' April 14, "The Great Metropolis;" April 21, the
Howard Athenaeum specialty company; April 28, the spectacle,
"Kajanka;" May 5, "Natural Gas;'^ May 12, Roland Reed in
"The Woman Hater;" May 19, "The Paymaster," with John L.
Sullivan, the pugilist. A season of English opera commenced
May 26, with "Faust," cast as follows:
Marguerite . . Sophie Traubmann Mephistopheles . . . . M. Maioa
Siebel Atulie Claire Wagner D. Mascoiti
Faust A. Montegriffo Martha Fanny Mjcrm
Valentine .... G. Tagliapietra
M. Manourv, the French baritone, sang Valentine May 28, and
continued for the rest of the week. It was his first English-
speaking r61e. Sclma Kronold, formerly of the Amberg Opera
company appeared May 29, as Marguerite, being her first essay in
English opera. "Martha" was sung June 2, with this cast:
Lady Henrietta . Sophie Traubmann
Sir Tristan . . Sylvester Langtois
Mayor Joseph Witt
Nancy Attalie Claire
PlunkeU Myron Maina
Lionel F. Schulu
June 9 "The Bohemian Girl " was the bill for the week, and the
cast was:
Coant Arnheim . . Sig. Tagliapietra
Captain of the Gtiard . . . Jos. Witt
?ueen of the Gypsies • Fanny Myers
haddeus F. Schultz
Florcstein Robt Deli us
Devilshoof £d. Connell
An Officer Wm. Schoeb
A Peasant J. C. Kellogg
A Gypsy Chas. Wilson
Arline .... Sophie Traabmaan
Buda Ullian Swain
Lillian Swain sang the rdlc of Arline June 13. "Carmen " was
sung week of June 16. Attalie Claire appeared in the title rdle.
Miss Claire took a benefit June 20, when Nina Bertini appeared as
Michaela. The cast of "Carmen," June 16, was:
Carmen Attalie Claire
Michaela .... Selma Kronold
Frasquita Lillian Swain
Mercedes Fanny .Myers
Don Jo&i Ferd. Schults
Lillas Pastia Jos. Witt
Escamillo .... G. Tagliapietra
Doncario £. R. Kelk^
Remendado .... Chas. Wilsoo
Tumga Wm. Schoels
MonJcs H. T. Keady
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For the closing week of opera " II Trovatore " was produced June
23, and the cast was :
The Count di Luua . G. Taeliapietra
;a«liaph
LQ. Con
Ferrando Ed. Connell
Leonora Selma Kronold
Inez Lillian Swain
Azucena Fanny Mireis
Manrico Thos. Eboets
Ruiz Wm. Scfaodt
Ferd. Schultz was announced for Manrico the opening night, bat
did not appear.
The next season began Aug. 25, 1890, with "The Private Secre-
tary.** Sept. I, "An Irish Arab" was played, with Bobby Gaylor
as a star. It was a version of Lester Wallack's old play, "The
Veteran." "Mask of Life" was seen Sept. 8, with J. H. Gilmour
as the star ; Sept. 1 5, " Hands Across the Sea ; " Sept 22, " Piul
Kauvar,*' with E. J. Buckley in the title rdle; Sept. 29, "My
Jack" was played, with this cast:
Sir Edward Vanburg . . Geo. Hoey
Ciro Panitza . • P. Aug. Anderson
Solomon Hewlitt
Peter Meredith
Charles Prescott
Patrick Doolan
. Alex. Fisher
John E. Martin
. Edgar Forrest
. c£irles Frew
Capt Hereford .
Dorothv Prescott
Mary lobetson
Jack Meredith .
Lieut. Wesby .
Mrs. Prescott .
. Geo. C. Wood
Ethel Barrin^toii
. Jennie Christie
Walter Sanfoni
RojTce Alton
. . Kate Meek
Primrose & West's minstrels appeared here Oct. 6, followed,
Oct. 13, by "The Red Hussar." "Aunt Jack" was seen Oct 20^
and Oct. 27 Cora Tanner and company came in "One Error," fol-
lowed, Nov. 3, by "Good Old Times;" Nov. 10, Cleveland's min-
strels; Nov. 17, "Shenandoah," for the first time at this house,
and continued two weeks. Annie Pixley came Dec i, with "The
Deacon's Daughter." "Kate," J. C. Roach's war play, was seen
for the first time in New York, Dec. 8, and had this cast:
Kate Desmond
Mai. Randall .
Jaclc Randall .
Richard Craven
Capt. Harmon
Corporal Crabtree
. Annie Pixley
• Jos. Brennan
. . J. T. Burke
Chas. C. Brandt
Geo. R. Sprague
. . M. C. Daly
Sergt. O'Tool . . . B. F. GrinneD
Tim Sheridan . Master James Simpson
Capt. Randolph . . W. F. Macnicbol
Mrs. Craven . Fanny Barry Sprague
Mrs. Lawson . . . Annie Douglass
M. C. Daly withdrew from the company Dec. 9, and Chas. H
Bradshaw took his place, and played the part of the Cor|>oral after
the first night Hallen & Hart's company came Dec. 15, in " Later
On ; " Dec. 22 the Pauline Hall opera company were seen in
"Erminie;" Dec. 29, J. K. Emmet in "Uncle Joe;" Jan. 5, 1891,
"Dr. Bill" and "Sunset" were played; "Money Mad" was done
the week of Jan. 12; "The Inspector," Jan. 19; "A Dark Secret,"
Jan. 26; Feb. 2 "The Two Orphans" was acted, with Mrs. McKee
Rankin and Kate Claxton as the sisters, Adolph Jackson as Pierre,
and Chas. Stevenson as the Chevalier. " My Aunt Bridget " came
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Feb. 9, followed, Feb. 16, by "The Charity Ball;" Feb. 23, "A
Pair of Spectacles,*' by the Madison Square Theatre company. It
was preceded by "A Man of the World." March 2, "The Still
Alarm;" March 9, "The Stowaway;" March 16, George Thatcher's
minstrels ; March 23, Frank Daniels in " Little Puck ; " March 30^
Margaret Mather opened in "Joan of Arc," repeated March 31,
April I, and matinee April 4; mating April i, "Lady of
Lyons;" April 2, "Cymbcline;" April 3, "Leah;" April 4,
"komco and Juliet."
Neil Burgess appeared April 6 in "The G)unty Fair," followed,
April 13, by H. E. Dixey in "Adonis." Prof. Cromwell resumed
his Sunday night lectures April 12. W. J. Scanlan appeared
April 20 in "Mvles Aroon;" April 27 came "Natural Gas."
Prof. Cromwell lectured Sunday evening, April 26, on "The
Great Salt Lake."
On May 4 "Work and Wages" was seen, for the first time in
this country, and had this cast:
Tom WcDtworth .
Robert Dormer .
Sam Crumpton
Second Workman
Policeman 94 K .
Justice Buckgrove
John £. Kellerd
Jacques Martin
Chas. Burbidffe
. . Jos. Heuy
. Wm. Jane way
J. G. Caq>cnter
Counsel for the Prosecution, T. Willard
Counsel for the Defence, Alfred Agnew
Oerk of Arraigns . . T. R. Abbott
Olivia Graham . • • Beatrice Ueb
Adele Langlois Beverly Sitgreaves
Sarah Woodleigfa . . . Kate Foley
Marchioness de Montador
Fraokie Craig
Chas. G. Craig
Paul Radford .
Victor Langlob
Lord Arliniford
Ephraim Moses
Adolphus Addle
First Workman
Usher . . •
Mrs. Maguire
R. Delmore
F. £. Aikea
Chas. Coote
. . F. Perry
. Hal Wilson
. R. MaxweU
Alice Rodman
Lvdia Thompson was the star May 11, in '' The Dazzler.'* Rose
Cognlan appeared May 18, in " Forget Me Not ; " May 19. " Masks
and Faces; " May 20, " London Assurance; " May 22, 23, " Lady
Barter." An English opera season commenced May 25, under the
direction of J. W. Morrissey. " II Trovatore " was presented all
the week, with this cast :
Ferrando . •
Leonora . . .
Inez . . . ,
Count di Luna
. W. H. Clarke
Louise Natalie
Miss Linette
G. Tagliapietra
Azucena Bella Tomlint
Manrico A. Montegriffo
Ruiz B. IC Einstein
Sig. Tagliapietra was stage manager and Paul Steindorff, musical
director. Eva Cumings sang the r61e of Leonora May 27, taking
the place of Mme. Natalie. " Martha *' was sung week commencing
June I :
Lionel ....
Plunket ....
Mayor of Rlchihond
F. Michelena
W. H. Clark
J. W. Williams
Lady Henrietta . . . Louise Natalie
Sir Tristan Joieph Kilduil
Nancy Bella Tomlint
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Evening, June 4, there were several changes in the cast Sig.
Tagliapietra took the rdle of Plunket, Mme. Natalie that of Mar-
tha, and Miss Linda, the Nancy. " The Bohemian Girl " was sung
week of June 8. Sig. Tagliapietra retired from the company June
10. " Faust " was given June 15, for the week, and the cast was:
Marguerite .... Louise Natalie
Siebel Anna Russell
Faust F. Michelena
Mephistopheles ... W. H. Clark
Valentine Wm. Mertens
Wagner F. Bomeman
Martha Rosa Linda
" Carmen ** was presented June 22, with Louise Natalie as the
heroine; June 29, "II Trovatore," repeated matinee July i;
" Faust," June 30. Sig. Tagliapietra took a benefit evening July i,
when " The Bohemian Girl " and " Carmen " were given. " Fra
Diavolo " was sung July 2, 3, matinee and evening, July 4. The
season closed July 4.
The house reopened Saturday evening, Aug. 22, 1891, with
Charles A. Gardner, the star, in " Captain Karl," for the first time
in this city. It had this cast :
Karl Chas. A. Gardner
Bruno Henry Kingsley
Klinger lenace Conraai
Boatman .... Alex. Johnstone
Gertrude Eva Byron
Baroness Marion May
Rudolph Royce Alton
Katz Frank Grauss
Rudolph Bandies Ogden Stevens
Adolphus Sigismund
Robt. V. Ferguson
Father Baptist . . Wm. H. Leydes
Wilhelmina . . . . Nellie Waltcn
Little Otto . . . Litde Hazel Re^an
Christine Carrie Grauss
Margaret Bertie Alton
Daniel Sully in "The Millionaire" came Aug. 31, followed. Sept
7, by •• Dr. Bill " and " Sunset; " Sept. 14 "The Fire Patrol " was
seen; Sept. 21, " Shenandoah; " Sept 28, Primrose & West's min-
strels ; Oct. 5 " All the Comforts of Home " was played by Charles
Frohman*s company; Oct. 12, "My Jack;" Oct. 19, Oliver Byron
in "The Plunger;" Oct. 26 Clara Morris appeared in "Odette,"
repeated Oct. 28, 30, 31 and special matinee Oct. 28, in aid of the
fund for the release of Mrs. Maybrick, confined in an English prison
for having poisoned her husband; "Camille" was played Oct
27. 29, and matinee Oct. 31. Cora Tanner followed Nov. 2 in
" Will She Divorce Him ? " Prof. Cromwell began his annual scries
of Sunday illustrated lectures Nov. 8. " The Power of the Press "
was seen Nov. 9; "Shenandoah," Nov. 16; Cleveland's minstrels
appeared Nov. 23 ; " Later On," Nov. 30 ; Harry Lacy in " Jack
Royal" Dec. 7. At the performance Dec. 12, a new version of
"Jack Royal," by John M. Morton, was acted for the first time.
" Mr. Wilkinson's Widows " was acted Dec. 14. followed by Richard
Mansfield Dec. 21, 23, and matinle Dec. 26, in "Beau Brummcll;"
Dec. 22 and Christmas night Dec. 25 "A Parisian Romance;"
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Dec. 24, 26, *' Dr. Jckyll and Mr. Hyde ; " matinee Dec. 25. " Prince
Karl.** Dec. 28 "The Power of the Press" returned; Jan. 4. 1892,
J. K. Emmet, Jr. was seen in ** Fritz in Ireland ; " "A Parlor
Match *' came Jan. 11.
T. H. French sig^ned a lease of this house on Jan. 10, for one year,
at $50,000, from May i. It is understood that the reason the lease
was not signed earlier was because the rent had recently been in-
creased, and also because there were many repairs necessary which
Jay Gould wanted the lessee to make. Donnelly and Girard appeared
Jan. 18. in ** Natural Gas," followed Jan. 25, by "The Stowaway;"
Feb. I F'anny Davenport played "Cleopatra;" "Men and Women"
was seen Feb. 8 ; ** Hands Across the Sea." Feb. 15 ; " Mr. Barnes
of New York." Feb. 22 ; " The City Directory," Feb. 29; - Yon Yon-
son," March 7; N. C. Goodwin, March 14, in " The Nominee;"
previous to which was given " Art and Nature " for the first time.
The cast was :
iMlle. Dumesnil
Pierre Duboisson
Mabel Amber
R. G. Wilson
Louise Minnie Dupree
Adrien Win. Beach
" Mr. Potter of Texas" was played here March 21 ; " Eight Bells"
came March 28, followed, April 4, by "The Still Alarm." Rose
Coghlan commenced April 11, in "Dorothy's Dilemma." "A
Straight Tip" followed April 18. A sacred concert was given Sun-
day night, April 17, by Gilmore's Band. Emma and Emilie Schnee-
loch. Mme. Erminie de Rouvillain, Sig. Victor Clodio, Edward
O'Mahony, and Herbert L. Clarke were the soloists. " Money Mad "
was done April 25, with Emily Rigl as the star. Nellie McHenry
appeared May 2 in " A Night at the Circus," followed. May 9. by
Frederick Paulding in " The Struggle of Life," May 16. by Margaret
Mather in " The Egyptian," and May 23, by " The Midnight Alarm."
Kate Claxton was seen May 30 as Louise in " Two Orphans," with
Viola Allen as Henriette, and Chas. Stevenson as Jacques. " Uncle
Tom's Cabin" was done June 6. The season closed June 11.
The house reopened Saturday Aug. 27, with " City Directory ; "
" Power of the Press" returned Sept. 5 ; " Across the Potomac " came
Sept. 12 ; Oliver Doud Byron, Sept. 19, in " The Plunger; " Primrose
& West's minstrels, Sept. 26 ; " Police Patrol." Oct. 3 ; " Struggle
for Life." Oct. 10; " White Squadron," Oct. 17; and "The Planter's
Wife," Oct. 24, with Harry I-acy and Emily Rigl the stars. " A
Dark Secret " was seen Oct. 31 ; James J. Corbett, the pugilist, ap-
peared Nov. 7. in " Gentleman Jack ; " " The Soudan " was seen Nov.
14; " Eight Bells," Nov. 21 ; " My Jack." Nov. 28 ; "A F*air Rebel,"
Dec. 5; Dr. Carver, in ** The Scout." Dec. 12; "Silver King." Dec.
19, and Annie Pixley. Dec. 26. in " Miss BIythe of Duluih."
" Power of Gold " was repeated Jan. 2, 1893; "A Night at the
Circus," came Jan. 9, with Nellie McHenry the star. " A Midnight
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642 A HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STAGE Dagj
Alarm " was given Jan. 16 ; "Jane," Jan. 23 ; ** Span of Life," Jan.
30; "Flag of Truce," Feb. 6; "Lost Paradise," Feb. 13; "The
Diamond Breaker," Feb. 20; " Sport McAllister," Feb. 27; "Across
the Potomac," March 6; and " Mavourneen," March 13, with
Chauncey Olcott as the star. Minna Gale Haynes appeared in
" Ingomar," March 20, and matin6e March 22 ; in " As You Like
It," March 21-24 ; " Lady of Lyons," March 22, and matin6e March
25 ; and in " Romeo and Juliet," the night of March 25. Robert J.
Downing was seen in " Virginius," March 27 ; " Ingomar," March 28,
and matinle March 29 ; and in " The Gladiator " for the rest of the
week ; J. K. Emmet, Jr., came April 3, in " Fritz in Ireland." Maggie
Cline was a feature of the entertainment. " Glendalough " was played
April 10; "Jane "and "Chums" were seen April 17, with Lottie
Collins in her songs and dances ; Fanny Davenport appeared here
April 24, in " Cleopatra ; " The week of May i " Sweet Will " in one
act was acted here for the first time and had this cast : Will Darby-
shire, Frank Gilmore ; Mrs. Darbyshire, Ada Curry ; Judith Love-
less, Evelyn Campbell. This was followed by " The Sportsman,"
thus cast:
Harry Briscoe
Bob Briscoe .
Dr. Holroyd .
Mr. Perkins
Inspector Roby
Joseph Holland
. Charles Abbe
M. A. Kennedy
Robert Hickman
T. C. Valentine
Mrs. Hanv Briscoe, Evelyn Campbell
Mrs. Fritcnley . . . Nlinnie Tittell
Ada Ada Cuny
Emily Margaret Craven
Prof. Alex Herrmann, the magician, was seen May 8. The lease of
T. Henry French expired May 13. Edmund C. Stanton assumed
the management May 15, 18939 and opened on that date with Gas-
tave Heinrich's opera company in " II Trovatore ; " Leonora, Marie
Tavary ; Azucena, Lizzie Macnichol ; Manrico, Payne Clarke : Count
di Luna, Aug. Montegriffo. *' La Traviata" was sung May 16;
'* Maritana,'* May 17 ; " II Trovatore,'* May 18 ; "Cavalleria Rusti-
cana " and the third act of " Ernani," May 19 ; " Maritana " matinee
May 20; " II Trovatore," night of May 20; " Martha," May 22, and
matinee May 27; with this cast: Lady Henrietta, Marie Tavary;
Nancy, Lizzie Macnichol ; Lionel, Aug. Montegrififo ; Plunket, W.
H. Clarke ; Lord Tristan, Richard Karl ; Sheriff, Charles Storey.
" Ernani " and " Cavalleria Rusticana " were sung May 23 ; " Rigo-
letto," May 24 and June 5 ; "Bohemian Girl," May 25-27; "Car-
men," May 26, with Mme. Kronold as Carmen ; " Faust " was sung
May 29 and June 3-6 and matinee June 10, with Marie Tavary as
Marguerite. "La Gioconda" was produced June i, with this cast:
La Gioconda, Selma Kronold; Le Cieca, Katherine Fleming; AI-
vise Badoero, W. H. Clarke ; Laura, Lizzie Macnichol- The first pro-
duction of this work in America was in Italian at the Metropolitan
Opera House, New York, Dec. 20, 1883. Perry Averill sang
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Valentine in " Faust " June 3 ; " The Daughter of the Regiment "
was sung June 8 ; "II Trovatore/' June 9 ; ** Cavalleria Rusticana"
and one act of " Ernani/' June 10; *' Lucia," June 12. "Carmen"
was repeated June 13, with Ida Klein as Michaela ; " Cavalleria Rus-
ticana" and the third act of " Ernani/* matinee, June 14, with Natalie
as Elvira and Santuzza.
Leoncavello's opera, " I Pagliaci,** was heard for the first time in
this country the night of June 15. It had this cast : Neddia, Selma*
Koert-Kronold ; Canio, Angotino Montegriffo ; Tonio, Giuseppe Cam-
panari ; Beppo, Mangeri de Pasquali ; Silvio, Perry Averill. It had
lour representations, and the opera season closed June 17. "A
Texas Steer" was seen here June 19; "The House on the Marsh"
came June 26 ; " Held in Slavery," July 3, and the theatre closed July
8 for the summer.
The next season began Aug. 21, 1893, ^^^^ "Span of Life."
Leon J. Vincent was the stage manager; Edroond C Stanton man*
ager. " The Silver King " came Aug. 28 ; " The White Squadron,"
Sept. 4 ; " Mavoumeen " was seen Sept. 11;" Spider and the Fly,"
Sept. 18; " Hands Across the Sea/* Sept. 25 ; Primrose and West's
minstrels appeared Oct. 2 ; " Power of Gold," Oct. 9; " A Midnight
Alarm." Oct. 16; J. K. Emmet, Jr., was seen Oct. 23 in Sydney
Rosenfeld's new play, " Fritz in Prosperity; " " A Country Circus "
was presented Oct. 30, " The Struggle of Life " returned Nov. 6, and
" The Power of Gold," Nov. 13.
Edmond C. Stanton withdrew from the management in October,
when Samuel Singleton, the former janitor of the bouse, was made
director, and David T. Thompson business manager. Mr. Singleton
had been connected with the theatre since 1869, when be was ap-
pointed night watchman by James Fisk. He afterward became
janitor and was made doorkeeper under Poole and Donnelly's man-
agement. James O'Neill came here Nov. 20 in " Monte Cristo ; "
"The Idea," was done Nov. 27; "A Nutmeg Match," was seen
Dec. 4; "The Ensign," Dec. 11; "Maine and Georgia," Dec. 18;
" New South," Dec. 25 ; " Hustler," Jan. i. 1894; " Police Patrol,-
Jan. 8; "Prodigal Father." Jan. 15; "Fencing Master," Jan. 22;
"Mr. Potter of Texas," Jan. 29; "Nominee," Feb. 5; "Monte
Carlo," Feb. 12 ; and " Blue Jeans " came Feb. 19 for a stay of two
weeks ; " Lady Windermere's Fan " was presented March 5 ; Katie
Emmett came in " Killarney," March 12; '* A Texas Steer," March
19; and " A Parlor Match," March 26. " La Tosca" was produced
April 2 and 7, and " Cleopatra " the rest of the week, with Fanny
Davenport as the star. " A Brass Monkey " followed April 9 ;
Kate Claxton came April 16 in ** The Two Orphans; " "Jane " was
seen April 23 ; " Alabama," April 30 ; " One Touch of Nature,"
" Saints and Sinners," " A Pair of Spectacles," and " Jim the Pen-
man " were seen the week of May 7 ; Harry Lacy came May 14 in
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was done April i, with Tony Farrell the star, and Maggie Cline a|>-
peared in her specialties. " A Trip to Chinatown " came April 8 ;
Agnes Hemdon, April 15. in ** La Belle Marie " all the week except
April 18, 19. and matinee April 20, when "Married Not Mated/'
adapted from ** Maud's Peril ** was played. Alex Salvini commenced
April 22 in the " Three Guardsmen " for the week except April 25,
when •* Hamlet " was acted for a professional matinee. Kate Clax-
ton and Mme. Janauschek returned April 29 in ** The Two Orphans ; "
The Tavary opera company appeared May 6 in " Rigoletto ** and
** Cavalleria Rusticana." Verdi's opera had this cast : Gilda. Marie
Tavary; Madelena, Lizzie Annandale; Duke of Mantua. Payne
Clarke; Rigoletto. William Mertens; Sparafucile. William Hamilton.
In " Cavalleria Rusticana," Santuzza was sung by Mme. Thea Dorre ;
Turridu by Payne Clarke; Lucia, Dora Escott; Alfio. William
Schuster ; and Lola by Sofia Komani. ** II Trovatore " was given May
7. with Tavary as Leonora. Payne Clarke as Manrico. and Lizzie An-
nandale as Azucena ; '' Martha " was sung matinee May 8. with Nina
Humphreys in title role. ** Carmen" was heard night and matinee
May II, also May 14, with Thea Dorre as Carmen; "Bohemian
Girl " was sung May 9, and matinee May 15;" Cavalleria Rusticana "
and "I Pagliacci," May 10; "II Trovatore," May 11. and mating
May 18; *• Martha." May 13, and " Faust." night May 16. when Sig.
Abramoff acted Mephistopheles. ** Tannhauser " was presented May
17; "Cavalleria Rusticana." with portions of "Rigoletto" and
"Carmen." May 18; "The Lily of Killarney." by Sir Julius Bene-
dict, was heard May 20. 22, 25. with this cast:
Kily O'Connor . . Helen Bertram
Anne Chute .... Emma Siebcrt
Mrs. Cregan . . . Kate Michelcna
Sheelah .... Katherine Griffiths
Hardress Cregan . . Charles Bassett
Myles-na-Coppalcen Pavn'* Clarke
Danny Mann . . William 't. Carlctoo
This was the ddbut in opera of Emma Siebert. She had been
singing in concerts previously. The first production of "The Lily
of Killarney" in this city took place on Oct. 21. 1875. at l^>th's
Theatre. " Faust " was given May 21 with Mme. Rolla as Margue-
rite ; •* Cavalleria Rusticana " and the garden scene from " Faust "
were sung May 23, with Helen Bertram as Santazza. Anna Lichter
made her New York debut as Marguerite. " II Trovatore " was
given May 24. with Anna Lichter as I^onora. and Heinrich Meyn,
his first appearance in opera, as Count di Luna ; " Lily of Killarney
was repeated the week of May 27. except matin6es May 30 and June
I. when the " Bohemian Girl " was sung. The ballet of *'Coj)cllia
was presented on the same night as " The Lily of Killarney ;
" Cavalleria Rusticana." also acts of " II Trovatore " were given
June I.
The Kyrle Bellew-Pottcr company appeared here the week of
June 3» in " Charlotte Corday/' which had this cast :
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Charlotte dc Corday d'Armont
Mrs. Potter
Francois de Corday d'Armont
Vemer Clarges
Abb^ Fleuriot . . Henry Chanfrau
Monsieur David
Adam Lux . .
Potin Langlois
Drouet . . .
Mason Mitchell
Arthur Bawtree
. . John Ward
Mr. Hartley
Le^endre .... George Barnes
Rebuillet Mr. Clarges
Rose de Corday d'Armont
Perdita Hudspeth
Simmone Everard . . Helen Lowell
Marie Ida Ward
Marianne Miss Ardsley
Jean Paul Marat .... Mr. Bellew
The season closed June 8. The theatre was reopened Aug. 31,
1895, ^i^b Augustus Fitou as manager, when ** The Passing Show"
was given ; Lewis Morrison appeared Sept. 9, in " Faust ; " " Fan-
tasma " came Sept. 16 ; " Sowing the Wind," Sept. 23 ; " The Twen-
tieth Century Girl," Sept. 30, with Fred Hallen as the star ; Prof.
Alex Herrmann, magician, was seen Oct. 7 ; " The Black Crook,"
Oct. 14; "The Foundling," Oct. 21; " Charley's Aunt," Oct. 28;
and " Rory of the Hill," Nov. 4 ; Mr. and Mrs. Russ Whytal appeared
Nov. II, in "Agatha Dean" and "For Fair Virginia;" Nellie
McHenry came Nov. 18, in " The Bicycle Girl ; " " The Cotton King."
Nov. 25 ; "A Bowery Girl," Dec. 2. Edward CliflEord, the stage
manager of the last named play, dropped dead upon reaching his
home after the first performance. Clara Morris acted ''Camille"
Dec. 9, 12, and matinee Dec. 14 ; Armand Duval was played by James
M. Colville, and Mons. Duval by F. C. Harriott, husband of Clara
Morris. " Article 47 " was seen Dec. 10 ; " Raymond " matinee, Dec.
II and night of Dec. 14. " Miss Multon," Dec. 11-13 ; Oliver Doud
Byron, Dec. 16, in " The Ups and Downs of Life ; " " Humanity,"
Dec. 23 ; " Superba," Dec. 30 ; and " The Masqueraders," Jan. 6,
1896. " A Milk White Flag " was seen Jan. 13 ; Peter Dailey came
Jan. 20, in "The Night Clerk;" Primrose and West's minstrels,
Jan. 27 ; the burlesque of " Thrilby," Feb. 3 ; " Gay Parisians,"
Feb. 10 ; " In Old Kentucky," Feb. 17 ; and " A Midsummer Night's
Dream " was seen Feb. 24, played by Aug. Daly's company. " Lit-
tle Christopher " appeared March 2 ; " 1492 " came March 9 ; " Cruis-
keen Lawn," March 16 ; Warde and Yokes, in " A Run on the Bank,"
March 23 ; " White Slave," March 30; " Fatal Card," April 6; Kate
Claxton, April 13, in "The Two Orphans; ""Coon Hollow," April 20;
The Whitney opera company, April 27, in "Rob Roy; " "Trilby"
was presented May 4, with this cast :
Taffy . .
The Laird .
Little Billee
Svengali
Gecko . .
Zou Zou
. . Charles Riegel
. John Glendinning
. Alfred Hickman
Wilton Lackave
Robert Paton Gibos
Ignacio Martinetti
Rev. Thos. Bagot, Edward L. Walton
Trilby Blanche Walsh
Mrs. Bagot Rosa Rand
Madame Vinard . Mathilde Cottrelly
Angele Alice Evans
Musette .... Josephine Bennett
The Tavary opera company began a two-weeks season May 11,
opening in " Lucia di Lammermoor " and " Cavalleria Rusticana;"
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"II Trovatore" was sung May 12; "Bohemian Girl," matinee
May 13 ; " Martha," night of May 13 ; " Carmen," May 14, and mati-
n6c May 16 ; " Faust," May 15 ; " Bohemian Girl " and " I Pagliacci/'
May 16; Chauncey Olcott, May 25, in " Mavoumeen." Carleton
opera company came June i for one week in " The Chimes of Nor-
mandy," at cheap prices. Business was bad and the season closed
June 6.
The theatre was reopened Aug. 29, 1896, with Scott Marble's
play, "The Cotton Spinner; " "The War of Wealth" was given
Sept. 7; "Chimroie Fadden," Sept. 14; "Land of the Living,"
Sept. 21 ; " The Last Stroke," Sept 28 ; Sandow's Vaudeville com-
pany appeared Oct. $ ; Maggie Cline came, in " On Broadway," Oct.
12 ; "A Night at the Circus," with Nellie McHenry, Oct. 19; " Ex-
celsior," Oct. 26 ; May Irwin was seen Nov. 2 in " Widow Jones ; **
Primrose and West's minstrels came Nov. 16 ; " Power of the Press,**
Nov. 23 ; James Corbett, the pugilist, Dec. 7, in " The Naval Cadet ;
Peter F. Dailey, Dec. 14, in "A Good Thing," and "Fantasma
began a two-weeks stay Dec. 21 ; "In Old Kentucky " was played
Jan. 4, 1897; "Eight Bells" was done Jan. 11 ; "The Sporting
Duchess" came Jan. 18; Fields' minstrels, Jan. 25; "Under the
Polar Star," Feb. i ; " Hogan's Alley," Feb. 8 ; " Woman in Black/'
Feb. 15 ; "Siberia," Feb. 22; " Lady Slavey," March i ; "Jim the
Penman," March 8; Maggie Cline appeared, in "On Broadway,"
March 15; "Prisoner of Zenda"was seen March 22; "Madame
Sans-G6ne," March 29; Roland Reed came, in "The Politician,"
April 5; "Sowing the Wind" was done April 12; "Two Little
Vagrants." April 19; "The Heart of Maryland," April 26; "The
Cherry Pickers" May 3; and E. H. Sothem appeared May 10, in
" An Enemy to the King." There was no Wednesday matinee this
week. Harry Weber's " Uncle Tom's Cabin " company closed the
season May 22.
The theatre was reopened Aug. 21. 1897, with "A Fight for
Honor," by Frank Harvey, acted for the first time in America, and
the cast was :
(»eorjjc Clive .
James Rockley
Charley Jessop
Will .Nlarvin .
Richard Damer
Joe Chcvirs
Dr. Mayne
Myron W. Lefiingwell
. . Geo C. Robinson
. . Frederick Power
. . Joseph Conyers
John F. Webber
[ohn McVeagh
[ohn F. Bolger
|;
Serg. Banks
Isabclle Danker
Milly Price .
Polly Jessop .
Mrs. Jessop
Marie Minks .
Maurice de Witt
Annie Mortlaod
. . Bessie Lee
Fanny Gonzales
Mrs. Gonsales
Kathenne Carlisle
" A Black Sheep " was seen Aug. 30 ; " A Contented Woman "
came Sept. 6; "At Coney Island.** Sept 13; and "The Man-of-
War's-Man," by James W. Harkins, was presented Sept. 20 for the
first time in this city :
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Capt. Jack Conway . . Thos E. Shea
Capt. Basilio Havilando, Henry Testa
Lieut. Herman Schiller
Lawrence Grattan
Ensign Barry Hanlav, Frank Buoman
Sefior Enrique Canaenas
H. Fletcher Havey
Gen. Ivan Pletrovitch, William Games
Gen. Raposo . . J. Irving Southard
Baron Adamanto£E . . . J. E. Gilber
Prince Septime Barenski
Richard Hntchins
Lieut. Victor Leontine, William Johnson
Hon. Cyril Denleigh . George West
Count von Winter<, Charles Rollins
Russian Jailer . . . John Wilton
Elinore Denleigh. . . Louise Brooks
Jessie Denleigh . Gertrude Roosevelt
Rose Leontine . . Rose Adelle
Primrose and West's minstrels were heard Sept. 27; *' Eight
Bells" came Oct. 4; Lillian Lewis, Oct. 11, in "For Love and
Liberty;" "The Sporting Duchess" returned Oct. 18, with Rose
Coghlan, Cora Tanner, Louis Massen, J. H. Stoddart, Ffolliot Paget,
and Harry Lacy in the cast. " McSorley's Twins " were seen Oct.
25 ; Robert Ingersoll lectured Sunday night, Oct. 31 ; " Courted into
Court" was done Nov. i, with Marie Dressier as the star; "McFad-
den's Row of Flats " came Nov. 8 ; and Margaret Mather presented
•* Cymbeline " Nov. 15, with this cast:
Cymbeline
Cloten .
Posthumus
Belarius
Guiderius
Arviragus
. O'Kane Hillis
B. T. Ringgold
Harrison J. Wolfe
. E. A. Eberle
Conrad Cantsen
. Fred Hartley
Pisanio Lynn Pratt
Queen .... Augusta d!e Forrest
Helen Elsie Storkow
Imoeen Margaret Mather
lachimo Mark Price
Caius W. V. RanoQS
** What Happened to Jones ? " was seen Nov. 22 ; Carl Haswin
appeared in "The Silver King" Nov. 29; Francis Wilson was heard
in "Half a King" Dec. 6; Geo. W. Munroe came Dec. 13, in "A
Happy Little Home." Between the second and third act, John Rice,
one of the contestants in a recent six-day bicycle-race, appeared on
his wheel. "The Secret Enemy" was seen Dec. 20, with Elmer
Grandin as the star ; the Rays, in " A Hot Old Time," were seen Dec.
27; "Capt. Impudence" appeared Jan. 2, 1898; "My Friend from
India" came Jan. 9; "A Ward of France," Jan. 16; " In Old Ken-
tucky," Jan. 23 ; " Cumberland '61," for a two-weeks stay, Jan. 30;
" Never Again " came Feb. 14 ; Primrose and West's minstrels, Feb.
21 ; " Under the Red Robe," Feb. 28 ; and " Oliver Twist" was re-
vived March 7.
Nancy Sikes
Fao^in . .
Bumble .
Artful Dodger
Oliver Twist .
Elita Proctor Otis
H. G. Carleton
Louis Hendricks
Charles Danby
Daisy Lovering
Mrs. Corney
Rose May lie
Mrs. Bed win
Bill Sikes .
Violet Campbell
Blanche Johnson
. Effie Carleton
Charles Barron
Chauncey Olcott appeared in "Sweet In niscarra*' March 14; May
Irwin was seen March 21 in '*The Swell Miss Fitzwell ; *' March 28
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649
" East Lynne " was played, with McKee Rankin, Wilton Lackaye,
Nance O'Neil, and Rose Eytinge in the cast. ** Eight Bells " returned
April 4; " What Happened to Jones?" was seen April 11 ; "Gettys-
burg," April 18; Sol Smith Russell came April 25, in "A Bachelor's
Romance ; " " Little Lord Fauntleroy " was acted May 2 ; E. H.
Sothem appeared May 9, in " Lord Chumley ; " ** That Man from
Mexico " came May 16; " The White Squadron " was done May 23,
with Robert Hilliard heading the cast ; and the season closed June 4.
The theatre was reopened Sept. 5, 1898, with "When London
Sleeps;" "A Trip to Coontown " was given Sept. 12; "Wine,
Woman, and Song," Sept. 19; and the "Louis James-Katherine
Kidder-Fred Warde Combination" acted "The School for Scandal "
Sept. 26, and matinee Sept. 30, with Louis James as Charles Surface,
Warde as Joseph Surface, and Miss Kidder as Lady Teazle. " Julius
Caesar " was played Sept. 27, and matinee Sept. 28 ; " Hamlet," the
night of Sept. 28 ; " Othello," Sept. 29 ; and " Macbeth," Sept. 30.
" Going to the Races " was given Oct. 3, for the first time in this
city, by the Byrne Bros. West's minstrels came Oct. 10; "Yankee
Doodle Dandy," Oct. 17; "Cumberland 61," Oct. 24; "Tempest
Tossed," Oct. 31 ; James O'Neill appeared Nov. 7 in " Monte Cristo ; "
Nov. 14 came "A Stranger in New York; " Nov. 21, " In Old Ken-
tucky ; " Nov. 28 " Red, White and Blue," by James Schonberg, was
seen for the first time in New York, and had this cast :
Blanche Wilson . . Miss McMillan
Olivia Russell . • Miss Radcliffe
Dora Russell • . . .Miss Bronson
George Wilson, Miss Mattie Southwell
Olive Wilson . . Miss Ella Southwell
Hetty Hale ... Miss G. Quinlan
Walter Wilson . . Wm. G. Stewart
Reginald Weaver . . . John Craig
Rev. Father Savage . Mr. Keenan
Pat. McSheedey . . . Mr. Sullivan
Bob Newton .... Chas. Stewart
Guido Romero . . . M. J. Jordan
Manrique .... Wm. J. Bowen
Pedro E. J. MacGregor
Lopez H. Morton
Miguel John Germon
Sanza John I nee, Jr.
Garcie A. S. Simpson
Werner C. Warrington
"The Sign of the Cross," Dec. 5, and repeated Dec. 12; "Lost
in Siberia," Dec. 19; "The White Heather/* Dec. 26, for two
weeks; Jan. 9, 1899, "Have You Seen Smith?" Jan. 16, "The
Evil Eye;" Jan. 23, "A Female Drummer;" Jan. 30, "Shenan-
doah," for two weeks; Feb. 13, Primrose and Dockstader's min-
strels ; Feb. 20, " Hotel Topsy Turvy ; " Feb. 27, Fanny Rice in
" At the French Ball ; " March 6, " On and Off; " March 13 Delia
Fox was seen in " A Little Host; " March 20 Herbert Kelcey and
Effie Shannon appeared, in "The Moth and the Flame; " March 27
" The Air Ship " came ; April 3 May Irwin was seen in " Kate Kip
Buyer; " April 10 Henry Miller played in " Heartsease; " April 17
"The French Maid" was given; April 24, "The Turtle; " May i,
"A Female Drummer; " May 8, " Uncle Tom's Cabin; " May 15,
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Florizel Norman F
Polixenes .... Barnr Jab
Paolina Helen
Emilia Mrs. Henry Vane
Herxnione . . . Katherine i
" Black Patti's Troubadours ; " May 22 Stuart Robson appeal
" The Meddler ; " and May 29 Chauncey Olcott was seen ii
Romance of Athlone." The season closed June 3.
The theatre was reopened Saturday nighty Sept. 2, 1899,
" The King of the Opium Ring," a Chinese play. Sept. 1 1 " J
of Oak" came; Thos. Shea returned Sept. 18 in "A Man-of-\
Man/' which was done all the week except Saturday night, when
Jekyll and Mr. Hyde " was given. Kellar, the magician, app
the week of Sept 25 ; "A Grip of Steel " was given Oct. 2 ;
James, Katherine Kidder, Chas. Hanford, and company app
Oct. 9 in "The Winter's Tale," which was repeat^ Oct i;
matinee Oct. 14 ; the cast was :
Leontes C. B. Hanford
Autolycus Louis James
Carol Uo . . . Thomas Coffin Cooke
Antieonus .... Harry Lanc^don
Shepherd John Ellsler
Clown Collin Kemper
** Macbeth " was played Oct. 10, matinee Oct. 1 1 and night 01
14 ; Oct. II, "The School for Scandal ; " and "The Rivals," Oc
" Eight Bells " returned Oct. 16 ; Miss Blanche Walsh, Melb
McDowell, and company appeared Oct. 23, matinee Oct. 25, and
Oct. 28, in " La Tosca ; " " Gismonda " was played Oct. 24, 2i
and "Fedora," Oct. 25; "The Girl from Maxim's" came Oct
" Mile. Fifi," Nov. 6 ; " Phroso," Nov. 13 ; " The Sorrows of S;
Nov. 20 ; " Why Smith Left Home," Nov. 27 ; James O'Neill waj
Dec. 4, in " The Three Musketeers," and all the week except D
when "Monte Cristo" was acted; on Dec. 11 "Sporting Life
done; Dec. 18, for two weeks, came " Shore Acres," with Nat
in the principal part; Jan. i, 1900, "Because She Loved
So ; " Jan. 8 came, for two weeks, " The Gunner's Mate ; " Ja
"A Stranger in a Strange Land" appeared; Jan. 29 Ward
Yokes came in " The Floor Walkers ; " Feb. 5 " The Girl in the
racks " appeared ; Feb. 12, " Shenandoah ; " Feb. 19, " In Old
tucky ; " Feb. 26, " The Rogers Bros, in Wall Street ; " Mai
Mathews and Bulger were seen, in " By the Sad Sea Wa>
March 12, Primrose and Dockstadter's minstrels; March 19
Irwin came, in " Sister Mary ; " March 26 came " What Hapj
to Jones?" April 2 Herbert Kelcey and Effie Shannon were
in *'The Moth and the Flame; " April 9, Cole and Johnson's cc
specialty company, in "A Trip to Coontown; " April 16 ** A (
Mother" was seen; April 23, "Man's Enemy;" April 30
Young Wife ; " May 7, Blanche Walsh and Melbourne McD
appeared all the week in "Cleopatra," except at the Wedn
matinee, when "Fedora" was played. The cast of "Cleop
was:
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651
Marc Antony . Melbourne Macdowell
Demetrius .... Chas. W. Stokes
Thyseus .... James £. Nelson
Dercetas Ellis Ryse
Kephren ^?^^£7 Booth
Olympus John T. Burke
Governor of Tarsus . . Frank Willard
Messenger ^^^ H3mes
Octavius Csesar .... F. Harris
Amosis J. Frank Gibbons
Juba Antony's H. J. Serviss
Strepsiade officers Alex. Wynne
A Merchant of Geo. Cfifton
A Noble Tarsus R. £. Barton
Octavia, Katherine Power
Charmian Cleo- Constance Williams
Iras patra's Emily Baker
Mezga women Marie Knudsen
Cleopatra .... Blanche Walsh
On May 14 " Unde Tom's Cabin " was seen ; May 21 Willie Col-
lier carae in " Mr. Smooth ; " May 28 Chauncey Olcott appeared in
'' A Romance of Athlone; " and the season closed June 2, igoo, on
which date Mr. Pitou's lease expired.
The theatre was reopened August 25 » under the management of
J. H. Springer, with " The Belle of New York ; " Sept. 3 Eugenia
Blair was seen» in ** A Lady of Quality ; ** Sept. 10 Hope Booth came,
in "A Wife in Pawn;" Sept. 17 "Why Smith Left Home" was
done; Sept. 24 "Dairy Farm" came; Oct. i, "Telephone Girl;"
Oct. 8 Louis James, Katherine Kidder, and company appeared in " A
Midsummer Night's Dream ; " Oct. 15 "Le Voyage En Suisse " was
revived; Oct. 22 "Eight Bells" returned; Oct. 29 Mr. and Mrs.
Ray were seen, in " A Hot Old Time ; " Nov. 5 Herbert Kelcey and
Erne Shannon presented " My Daughter-in-Law ; " Nov. 12 James
J. Jeffries, the pugilist, was seen in the drama " A Man from the
West ; " Nov. 19 came " Woman and Wine ; " " Mme. Butterfly "
and " Naughty Anthony " were played Nov. 26 ; the former drama
had this cast:
Gio-Gio-San, Madame Butterfly
Blancne Bates
Mr. Sharpless . Claode Gillingwater
Lieut B. F. Pinkerton, Frank Worthing
Yamadori .... Albert Bnining
Nakado £. P. Wilks
Suzuki Mary Barker
Kate Katharine Black
«* Trouble " Little Kitty
Attendant. . j^"mS«£jS5
'' The Girl from Maxim's," with May Hampton as Mme. Lautig^ol
was seen Dec. 3 ; Andrew Mack came Dec. 10 in " The Rebel ; "
"The Highwayman," Dec. 17; Denman Thompson came Dec. 24
and stayed for two weeks, in " The Old Homestead ; " Louis Mann
and Clara Lipman appeared Jan. 7, 1901, in '* All on Account of
Eliza; " Ward & Yokes returned Jan. 14, in "The Floor Walkers; "
** Hearts are Trumps" was done Jan. 21 ; Harry Lacy came Jan. 28,
in " Still Alarm ; " Feb. 4, " In Old Kentucky ; " Feb. 1 1 Peter F.
Dailey was seen, in "Hodge, Podge & Co. ; " Feb. 18, " Lost River"
was done; Feb. 25 Marie Dressier was seen in "Miss Print;"
March 4, "At the White Horse Tavern;" March 11, "Barbara
Frietchie," with Effie Ellsler as the heroine; March 18 came * Quo
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Vadis ;" March 25, May Irwin, in " Madge Smith, Attorney ; " April
I, The Rogers Brothers ; April 8, Frank Daniels in " The Ameer; "
"Sapho," April 15, with Sadie Martinot in the title r61e; April 22,
" Hodge, Podge & Co. ; " April 29, Williams and Walker^s colored
show ; " Papa's Wife " came May 6 for two weeks, with Anna Held
as the star; May 20, Gus Hill's " Liliputians ; " May 27, Prof.
Herrmann, the magician; June 3 Carl Haswin came, in "The Silver
King; " June 10 "A Wise Guy " was seen, with specialties including
James Corbett, the pugilist. The season closed June 15.
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