Seguin English Opera: Fra Diavolo
Event Information
Venue(s):
Bryant's Opera House (W. 23d St.)
Proprietor / Lessee:
William W. Seguin
Manager / Director:
William W. Seguin
Conductor(s):
Anthony, Jr. Reiff
Price: $1; $.50 extra reserved seat
Event Type:
Opera
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
13 May 2024
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
07 Jun 1872, Evening08 Jun 1872, Evening
Performers and/or Works Performed
1)
aka Fra Diavolo, ou L’hôtellerie de Terracine Fra Diavolo, or The Inn of Terracina
Composer(s): Auber
Participants: Seguin English Opera Company; Zelda Harrison (role: Lady Allcash); Edward S. C. Seguin (role: Lord Allcash); Brookhouse Bowler (role: Fra Diavolo); Henri Drayton (role: Beppo); Emma [soprano] Howson (role: Zerlina); Thomas [bass] Bartleman (role: Giacomo)
Citations
2)
“The season of English opera at Bryant’s Opera-house continues prosperously. Last evening ‘Fra Diavolo’ was performed in presence of an audience quite numerous and exceedingly attentive. Mr. Bowler sang Fra Diavolo, Mr. Seguin Lord Allcash, Miss Howson Zerlina, and Mrs. Seguin Lady Allcash. Beppo and Giacomo were represented by Messrs. Drayton and Bartleman.”