Progress
Event Information
Venue(s):
Wallack's Theatre
Proprietor / Lessee:
Lester Wallack
Manager / Director:
Lester Wallack
Event Type:
Play With Music
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
20 September 2020
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
27 Sep 1869, Evening28 Sep 1869, Evening
29 Sep 1869, Evening
30 Sep 1869, Evening
01 Oct 1869, Evening
02 Oct 1869, Evening
Program Details
Debut of Louisa Moore at Wallackâs Theatre. It seems Gilbert and Stoddart shared the role of Mr. Bunnythorne.
Performers and/or Works Performed
1)
Participants: George W. Stoddart (role: Mr. Bunnythorne); Mrs. John Sefton (role: Miss Myrnie); Louisa [actress] Moore (role: Eva); Charles [actor] Fisher (role: Hon. Arthur Mompesson); James William, Jr. Wallack (role: John Ferne); John Gilbert [actor] (role: Mr. Bunnythorne); J. C. [actor] Williamson (role: Bob Bunnythorne)
Citations
3)
No mention of music. Notes that this is the “principal dramatic event of the week.” Lists cast.
6)
Long and positive review. “…The scenery and costumes are careful and appropriate, and barring the frequent intrusion of music which, in such a play, does not strike us as in the best taste, nothing mars the harmony of the picture…”
7)
Long review, mostly positive. No mention of music.