Tempest

Event Information

Venue(s):
Grand Opera House

Proprietor / Lessee:
James, Jr. Fisk

Manager / Director:
Clifton W. Tayleure

Price: $.50 general admission

Event Type:
Play With Music

Record Information

Status:
Published

Last Updated:
24 September 2019

Performance Date(s) and Time(s)

26 Apr 1869, 8:00 PM
27 Apr 1869, 8:00 PM
28 Apr 1869, 8:00 PM
29 Apr 1869, 8:00 PM
30 Apr 1869, 8:00 PM
01 May 1869, 1:30 PM
01 May 1869, 8:00 PM

Performers and/or Works Performed

1)
Text Author: Shakespeare
Participants:  Morlacchi Ballet Troupe;  Edwin L. [actor] Davenport (role: Prospero);  Blanche [actress] Grey (role: Miranda);  William Davidge, unidentifiable (role: Caliban);  Frank [actor] Mayo (role: Ferdinand)

Citations

1)
Advertisement: New York Herald, 26 April 1869, 12.
2)
Advertisement: New-York Times, 26 April 1869, 7.
3)
Announcement: New-York Times, 28 April 1869, 7.

“There is a likelihood that the representation of ‘The Tempest’ will terminate early next month.” Discusses recent changes in cast and scenery; no mention of music.

4)
Announcement: New York Clipper, 01 May 1869, 31.