Richings English Opera: The Lily of Killarney: Caroline Richings Benefit

Event Information

Venue(s):
French Theatre

Manager / Director:
Caroline Richings

Event Type:
Opera

Record Information

Status:
Published

Last Updated:
20 December 2017

Performance Date(s) and Time(s)

22 May 1868, Evening

Performers and/or Works Performed

1)
Lily of Killarney, The
Composer(s): Benedict
Text Author: Boucicault, Oxenford
Participants:  Richings English Opera Company;  William Castle;  Sherwood C. Campbell;  Caroline Richings;  Zelda Harrison;  Mrs. J. A. Arnold;  David H. Wylie;  James A. [bass] Arnold

Citations

1)
Advertisement: New York Herald, 16 May 1868.
2)
Announcement: New York Herald, 19 May 1868, 6.
3)
Announcement: New-York Daily Tribune, 21 May 1868, 8.

“The Richings Company continues to draw good audiences at the French Theatre, with some of the most creditable performances of English Opera which have been given in New-York for several years.”