Event Information
Venue(s):
Grand Opera House
Event Type:
Play With Music
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
25 September 2023
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
02 Oct 1871, Evening
03 Oct 1871, Evening
04 Oct 1871, Evening
05 Oct 1871, Evening
06 Oct 1871, Evening
07 Oct 1871, Evening
07 Oct 1871, 2:00 PM
Program Details
First production of the drama in America.
Performers and/or Works Performed
Citations
1)
Announcement: New York Sun, 25 September 1871, 2.
2)
Advertisement: New-York Times, 01 October 1871, 7.
3)
Review: New York Herald, 03 October 1871, 9.
Very brief; no mention of music.
4)
Review: New York Post, 03 October 1871, 2.
5)
Review: New-York Times, 03 October 1871, 4.
6)
Review: New-York Daily Tribune, 03 October 1871, 4.
“Mrs. Florence, who wore some jaunty and captivating dresses and sang some characteristic and rollicking Irish songs, was very warmly welcomed. Skillful use of Irish melodies was made throughout the performance.”
7)
Review: New York Herald, 05 October 1871, 8.
8)
Review: New York Sun, 09 October 1871, 2.
Brief; no mention of music.
9)
Review: New York Clipper, 14 October 1871, 222.
“After their labors are finished they indulge in a merry-making, singing a chorus, which was encored, and indulging in a dance.” Complete cast.
