Rip Van Winkle
Event Information
Venue(s):
Olympic Theatre
Proprietor / Lessee:
James E. [manager, proprietor] Hayes
Event Type:
Play With Music
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
13 February 2016
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
16 Sep 1867, Evening17 Sep 1867, Evening
18 Sep 1867, Evening
19 Sep 1867, Evening
20 Sep 1867, Evening
21 Sep 1867, Evening
21 Sep 1867, 2:00 PM
Program Details
Boucicault was asked by Jefferson to adapt the play in a three act version, which he premiered in England on 4 September 1865. An earlier adaptation by Kerr dates from the 1830s.