Howson English Opera: The Grand Duchess
Event Information
Venue(s):
Union Square Theatre
Event Type:
Opera
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
3 March 2024
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
08 Jul 1872, Evening09 Jul 1872, Evening
10 Jul 1872, Evening
11 Jul 1872, Evening
12 Jul 1872, Evening
13 Jul 1872, Evening
13 Jul 1872, 2:30 PM
Program Details
Emma Howson benefit on Friday evening.
Performers and/or Works Performed
1)
Composer(s): Offenbach
Participants: Howson English Opera Troupe; Blanche Galton (role: Wanda); Thomas [tenor] Whiffin (role: Fritz); Emma [soprano] Howson (role: Grande Duchesse); William [basso] Crane (role: General Boum); Alfred Kellecher (role: Prince Paul); John [bass] Howson (role: Baron Puck)
Citations
2)
Brief: “Miss Emma Howson, at the Union Square Theatre, plays ‘La Grande Duchesse’ with much vivacity, comic humor and grace. To those who have seen Tostée Miss Howson appears somewhat tame; but it is doubtful with many Americans whether the French abandon is preferable to her quiet, finished style of vocalization and acting.”