Bells of Shandon
Event Information
Venue(s):
Wallack's Theatre
Event Type:
Play With Music
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
21 May 2016
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
08 Jul 1867, 8:00 PM09 Jul 1867, 8:00 PM
10 Jul 1867, 8:00 PM
11 Jul 1867, 8:00 PM
12 Jul 1867, 8:00 PM
13 Jul 1867, 8:00 PM
Program Details
With deep affection and recollection
I often think of those Shandon bells,
Whose sound so wild would in days of childhood,
Fling around my cradle their magic spells.
On this I ponder where’er I wander,
And thus grow fonder, sweet Cork, of thee;
With thy bells of Shandon that sound so grand on
The pleasant waters of the river Lee.
Performers and/or Works Performed
Citations
Brief: “The 'Bells of Shandon,' which was successful last week in spite of much adverse criticism, will be continued this week and longer, at Wallack’s Theatre.”
“Mr. Dan Bryant has made nearly as good a hit in ‘The Bells of Shandon' as he did in 'Shamus O’Brien,' although the latter is by far the better play.”
“Dan Bryant produced his new piece of ‘The Bells of Shandon’ at Wallack’s Theatre on the 3rd inst. It was originally produced at the Metropolitan Theatre, Indianapolis, Ind., by Mr. Bryant, and afterwards played in Philadelphia. It is the joint production of Harry Morford, connected with the press of this city, and John Brougham, the well known author and actor. Judging by its first performance, it can hardly be called a success, for, although it contains a number of amusing scenes and excellent situations, its lack of plot prevents it from holding the interest of the audience unbroken through three acts and a prologue. Mr. Brougham’s long stage experience renders his treatment of sensational scenes peculiarly happy, and most of his pieces are popular; but this production is not destined to have a protracted [illeg…..] well performed; nearly every character was individualized, and each member of the company manifested a commendable interest in its representation. The fire scene in the first act is well done. There is scarcely any wit in the dialogue, and the success of the piece depends on the situation. It was well mounted, the scenery being very good. Dan Bryant has a rollicking Irish part, so like all heroes in Irish pieces that it would have answered for almost any piece. He acted the role very well, and sung and danced in his usual happy style.”
“Dan Bryant continues to attract fair audiences to Wallack’s Theatre. Next week is the last of his engagement in this city for the present. The 'Bells of Shandon' continues the attraction. On the 19th inst. Mr. Bryant is to take a benefit.”