Elizabeth, Queen of England; Italian School Building Fund Benefit

Event Information

Venue(s):
Lyceum Theatre

Event Type:
Play With Music

Record Information

Status:
Published

Last Updated:
21 June 2025

Performance Date(s) and Time(s)

06 May 1875, Evening

Performers and/or Works Performed

1)
Elizabeth, Queen of England
Text Author: Giacometti
Participants:  Adelaide Ristori

Citations

1)
Advertisement: New-York Times, 03 May 1875, 9.

Mme. Ristori also interpreted Legouvé’s version of Schiller’s poem, “Les Adieux de Jeanne d’Arc.”

2)
Article: New-York Daily Tribune, 06 May 1875, 7.

List of the actress’s appearances since 2 March.

3)
Review: New-York Daily Tribune, 07 May 1875, 7.

Prof. Botta’s presentation speech; Mme. Ristori’s response. 

4)
Review: New-York Times, 07 May 1875, 6.

Presentation of a silver vase to the actress; remarks by Prof. Botta and Mme. Ristori’s response. 

5)
Review: New York Post, 07 May 1875, 2.

No mention of music; Prof. Botta and Mme. Ristori’s remarks.