Richings English Opera: Faust

Event Information

Venue(s):
Grand Opera House

Manager / Director:
Caroline Richings

Price: $1, $.50

Event Type:
Opera

Record Information

Status:
Published

Last Updated:
21 February 2021

Performance Date(s) and Time(s)

19 Nov 1869, Evening

Performers and/or Works Performed

Faust

Composer(s): Gounod

Text Author: Barbier, Carré

Participants: Richings English Opera Company

Citations

Announcement: New York Clipper, 27 November 1869, 270.

“This troupe opened in ‘Maritana,’ followed on the 16^th by ‘Crown Diamonds,’ 17^th by ‘Fra Diavolo,’ which was repeated on the 18^th instead of ‘Maritana,’ in consequence of the illness of Mr. Drayton; 19^th, ‘Faust’ and for the debut of Emma Howson on the 20^th, ‘Maritana’ was repeated.”