Venue(s):
Wallack's Theatre
Conductor(s):
Thomas Baker
Event Type:
Play With Music
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
31 March 2017
“The ‘Double Gallant’ was played here last night to a full house. This is one of the old comedies that it is customary to praise without stint, mainly because it is old. It is perhaps the dullest and most artificial of the number – the one with the least real point, least character and least humor. Its cast, as now given at Wallack’s, is not strong. Mr. Davenport’s part is one of the many he plays that is less suited to his peculiar genius than all the others. So far as scenery, dresses and properties go, and aside from the want of virility in the play and strength is the cast, and such trifles, it is admirable done.”
“Lastly, the orchestra under Baker, like Hamlet’s magic flute, ‘discourses the most excellent music.’ In all these essentials to the enjoyment of the drama in the highest degree—a choice play, fine performers, good music and a good house, in quantity and quality. Christmas night, 1867, at Wallack’s, may be recorded as a good example.”