Mary Stuart
Event Information
Venue(s):
French Theatre
Manager / Director:
Jacob Grau
Price: $20 proscenium box (four seats); $16 private box (four seats); $3 orchestra seats; $2 dress circle; $1.50 general admission; $.75 family circle
Event Type:
Play With Music
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
23 June 2016
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
24 Sep 1866, 8:00 PM26 Sep 1866, 8:00 PM
28 Sep 1866, 8:00 PM
Performers and/or Works Performed
Citations
Well attended by an elegant, mostly German audience. Ristori’s performance received much applause; hardly any flower bouquets were thrown on stage, however (a German custom). It was obvious, though, that Ristori impressed the audience, despite not understanding her language.
Despite rainy weather, the performance was well attended. The audience seemed rather indifferent at the beginning of the performance, yet grew very enthusiastic, especially at the end of the third act and in the fifth act. The other actors seemed almost invisible next to the majestic Ristori; they were barely noticed by the audience.
Mrs. Antoniette Cottin is an accomplished actress; Mr. Cesare Ristori also pleased; however, we are not able to say anything of praise about the remaining actors. The costumes except for the two queens were rather shabby.