Olympic Theatre
Event Information
Venue(s):
Olympic Theatre
Event Type:
Play With Music
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
24 February 2011
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
11 Apr 1864, 7:45 PM12 Apr 1864, 7:45 PM
13 Apr 1864, 7:45 PM
14 Apr 1864, 7:45 PM
15 Apr 1864, 7:45 PM
16 Apr 1864, 7:45 PM
Program Details
Oakey Hall: Loyalina; or, Brigadier-General Fortunio and his seven gifted servants - Woods (Loyalina), Drew, Harris, Sedley Brown (Fairy), Davidge, Browne
Includes “Medley song” (Drew)
Includes “Medley song” (Drew)
Performers and/or Works Performed
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aka Loyalina, Brigadier General Fortunio and His Seven Gifted Aides-de-Camp
Participants: Mary Sedley [actor-voc.] Brown (role: Fairy); Miss A. Harris [Olympic actor]; Louisa Browne; Mrs. John Wood (role: Loyalina); Frank Drew; William (Pleater), Sr. Davidge
Citations
1)
“The piece is understood to be an adaptation of Planche’s ‘Fortunio’—a new version in which palpable hits at local topics are introduced with good effect; and from the reputation of the author and the general style of producing plays at Mrs. Wood’s theatre, it is probably it will be a success.”
6)
“At the Olympic to-night, Oakey Hall’s version of Planche’s extravaganza ‘Fortunio’—under the suggestive title of ‘Loyalina’—will be produced, with Mrs. Wood in the principal part. Morton’s comic two-act drama ‘Our Wife’ will also be given for the debut of Mrs. William Winter.”
7)
“At the Olympic Theatre last night there were two novelties—a debut and a new extravaganza. The debutante was Mrs. Winter, for whose first appearance, Morton’s little comedy of ‘Our Wife’ was produced. The play is not brilliant, and candor requires the statement that Mrs. Winter did not produce a favorable impression. Mr. Oakey Hall’s ‘Loyalina,’ an adaptation of Planche’s ‘Fortunio,’ is altogether the poorest extravaganza that has been brought out on the New York boards for many years. Mr. Hall has introduced some good local hits and a few passable puns, but the stupidity of the original is not redeemed by the new dress it wears. The playing of Mrs. John Wood, who is always piquant, and a fair bit of unique singing by Mr. Drew, saved the piece.”
8)
Long review. “Mrs. Wood was generally well supported by her company. Mr. Frank Drew performed his royal role very cleverly, and sang a medley song with excessive drollery. . . .
One fault of ‘Loyalina’ is that the music is not sparkling enough. The melodies are generally of the most quiet character. An extravaganza should be brimming with musical vivacity, and the popular ear should not be too much burdened with paraphrases of plaintive ballads. But songs can easily be changed, and alterations in this respect will doubtless be made.”
One fault of ‘Loyalina’ is that the music is not sparkling enough. The melodies are generally of the most quiet character. An extravaganza should be brimming with musical vivacity, and the popular ear should not be too much burdened with paraphrases of plaintive ballads. But songs can easily be changed, and alterations in this respect will doubtless be made.”