Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's Coriolanus, 1838-1901.

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Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's Coriolanus, 1838-1901.

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Includes two anonymous promptbooks (nos. 37 and 43); an actor's partbook marked for First Citizen and signed by Henry Placide, used at the Park Theatre, N.Y., 1838 (no. 38); promptbook marked for Menenius, signed by William Pleater Davidge and associated with Theatre Royal, Sheffield, and Broadway Theatre, N. Y. (no. 39); John Fest's promptbook checked for Coriolanus, interleaved and heavily annotated with costume list inserted (no. 40); two prompts marked by Charles Melville and stamped Boston Theatre, associated with Thomas Barry (no. 41); Samuel Phelp's preparation copy (no. 42); and Sir Henry Irving's studybook, Lyceum Theatre, 1901 (no. 44).

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Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905

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Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905) was a British actor-manager. Born Feb. 6, 1838, in Keinton Mandeville, Somerset, Eng., he died Oct. 13, 1905, in Bradford, Yorkshire. Irving's original name was John Henry Brodribb. He achieved early success and began to play leading roles throughout London, often with Ellen Terry. In 1878, he took over the Lyceum Theatre and hired Terry as the company's leading lady. This partnership lasted for 25 years and was reknowned throughout England and the United States. Bra...

Davidge, William Pleater, 1814-1888

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William Pleater Davidge (1814-1888) was an English-born comic actor, dramatist, and author who emigrated to the United States in 1850. His son, William Thomas Davidge (1847-1899) was also a comic actor and was married to actress Maggie Harold Davidge (1852-1907). From the description of William Pleater Davidge collection of photographs, ca. 1867-1922. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 663988546 From the guide to the William Pleater Davidge collection of photographs, ...

Fest, John, fl. 1845.

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Broadway Theatre (New York, N. Y.)

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Theatre Royal (Sheffield, England)

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Placide, Henry P., 1799-1870

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Early Native American comedian noted for his polished acting in Old comedy and for his dialect and broken-English parts; member of the Park Theatre, New York, stock company. From the description of Collection, 1810-1834. (University of California, Davis). WorldCat record id: 32824095 ...

Barry, Thomas, 1798-1876.

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878

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Actor and theatrical manager. From the description of Signature of Samuel Phelps, 1875. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79453243 Phelps, a noted tragedian, took over the management of Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, in 1843, and presented a series of major Shakespearean revivals. His productions were notable for their pageantry as well as for Phelps' efforts to restore the Shakespearean text. From the guide to the Papers, 1835-1886 (inclusive), 1843-1871 (bulk)., ...

Park Theatre (New York, N.Y. : Park Row)

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Lyceum Theatre (London, England)

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"The theatre burnt down in 1830. ... Beazley designed and built a replacement, also known as the English Opera House, on the same site; it opened in July 1834" - Grove Opera. From the description of Contracts, specifications and plans for the building and rebuilding of the Lyceum Theatre, London : 1834-1860. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 612811405 ...

Boston Theatre (Washington Street, Boston, Mass.)

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The Boston Theatre on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts, opened 11 September 1854 and was the second Boston Theatre in this location, rebuilt after the first structure was razed in 1852. The playhouse was designed by Edward and James Cabot and Jonathan Preston from plans by Henri Noury and it seated 3000. From the guide to the Boston Theatre (Washington Street, Boston, Mass.) orchestra music, ca. 1860-1900., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Libr...

Melville, C. P. (Charles Peter), 1951-

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Forrest, Edwin, 1806-1872

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American actor. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Philadelphia, to William Davidge, 1867 Apr. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270471856 From the description of Letter, 1847 Dec. 23, New York, to Henrietta Forrest. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 656890793 Actor. From the description of Edwin Forrest correspondence, 1827-1866. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79450300 Nineteenth-century American actor, noted for his Shakes...