Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Event Information
Venue(s):
Pike's Opera House
Event Type:
Play With Music
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
15 August 2017
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
16 Mar 1868, Evening17 Mar 1868, Evening
Program Details
A child identified as "Miss Green" in the New York Times review sang and played the role of Eva.
The performance included banjo solos and "negro songs of 'The Machioness'" (see New York Times review).
The performance included banjo solos and "negro songs of 'The Machioness'" (see New York Times review).
Performers and/or Works Performed
Citations
6)
“To continue throughout the week.” (Program changed on Wednesday.)
7)
“Uncle Tom’s Cabin for all week.” (Program changed on Wednesday.)
8)
“There was a large attendance, not withstanding the unpropitious weather, and the evening’s performance was a splendid success.” No mention of music.
9)
“The little girl, Miss Green, was clever and even affecting as Eva, and sang the song to St. Clair with a smart counterfeit of emotion. . . . ‘Liddy Larregan’s’ banjo solo, and the negro songs of ‘The Marchioness’ were repeated. The banjo solo was encored several times according to custom.”