Contents

• The Season

• Daily Calendar For 1861-1862

• First Performance of Sep 1861

• First Performance of Oct 1861

• First Performance of Nov 1861

• First Performance of Dec 1861

• First Performance of Jan 1862

• First Performance of Feb 1862

• First Performance of Mar 1862

• First Performance of Apr 1862

• First Performance of May 1862

• First Performance of Jun 1862

• First Performance of Jul 1862

• First Performance of Aug 1862

• First Performance of Sep 1862

• First Performance of Oct 1862

• Theatre Information

• Seasonal Dates

• Theatre Management And Functionaries

• Authors

• Musical Composers And Arrangers

• Choreographers

• Actors

• Actresses

• Musicians

• Singers

• Pieces Performed And Summary Cast Lists

• Genre

• Music, Composers, And Musicians

• Songs, Composers, And Singers

• Dances, Choreographers, And Dancers

The Season

The season, opening on 23 September, seemed to promise as much brilliant success for Boucicault and the theatre as the previous one. During what was described as "the brief recess," less than three weeks, the theatre had undergone some "renovation," presumably redecoration, and some of the scenery had been re-painted. The opening play (no surprise) was The Colleen Bawn, which had lost nothing in popularity by its absence of more than two months. "The scene last night was a repetition of the old enthusiasm. Every part of the house was crammed." As before, the performance of Boucicault was a significant factor in the success of the piece. His "famous 'header' was honoured with all the appearance of admiring wonder" (Times 24 September). It is, perhaps, worth comment that the idea was not Boucicault's own. The dive and the gauze waters were suggested to him by the stage carpenter at Laura Keene's Theatre in New York when it was first produced. "Why not try a dive for something new? A dive would go better than an ordinary jump, sir" (The Career of Dion Boucicault, 81).

The Colleen Bawn had an uninterrupted run until 16 November 1862, and was revived at intervals for the next eight months. During its very long run, beginning in September 1860, Queen Victoria visited the Adelphi three times, the third being her last visit to any theatre (Career, 79).

The run was expected to end on 8 November, for the theatre to be closed for one night for a rehearsal of The Octoroon, which was to be shown on the following Monday, but its opening night was delayed for a week. Meanwhile, the Athenaeum (9 November) pointed out defects in the production of The Colleen Bawn. "The drollest feature . . . was the variety of brogues and dialects, or attempts at them, employed by the actors, and indeed, actresses, some of whom, at the least, seemed heartily weary of their parts, of which we may say there is not a good one in the piece, save that acted by Mr. Boucicault himself." Its popularity, and that of other "poor pieces," was mainly the result of audiences being composed of visitors to London glad to see anything.

Audiences certainly showed their preferences when The Octoroon, also by Boucicault and already played in New York with considerable success, was shown. "The Octoroon narrowly escaped entire failure from a singular cause--namely, the death, instead of the triumph, of the heroine. This shows a sympathy in the audience, at which Mr. Boucicault, in a published letter, affects surprise. But the English do not like to see their heroines sacrificed" (Athenaeum, 23 November). The Times (19 November) commented on the audience's sympathy for the death of the heroine: "To this feeling alone can we ascribe the few sounds of disapprobation which followed the descent of the curtain last night, and contrasted so strangely with the enthusiastic applause that had accompanied the first four acts." Nothing comparable to "the header" was apparently forthcoming--hardly suitable to save a girl from the effects of poison, but a dramatic effect missed by the audience. The sensational factor, this time, was a steamer on fire. The Observer (24 November), while praising the production and the acting, gave adverse criticism less for the unhappy ending than the "manner and the means by which it is brought about. The play, until the final scene . . . never assumes anything of the tragic form, but is conducted throughout upon the basis of ordinary melodrama. . . . Under these circumstances, the shock of Zoe's death is more than the audience is disposed to bear." In less than a month, Boucicault changed the ending. Even so, The Octoroon never attained sufficient popularity to be the main attraction.

It had begun with a promising cast, with the Boucicaults in the major roles and George Jamieson as Old Pete, a character in which "he was never surpassed" in New York (Career, p. 69). However, after the first week, Boucicault was replaced in the role of Salem Scudder by Delman Grace for a fortnight, during which he wrote "a new last act of the drama composed by the public and edited by the author" (playbill, 9 December). There were no further complaints, but, to secure a good audience, The Colleen Bawn was put on with The Octoroon. Except during the week following the death of the Prince Consort, this arrangement continued until 8 February. This was clearly a great strain on the Boucicaults. Mrs. Boucicault, having succumbed to illness, was replaced from 24 December until 29 January when she returned but only to The Colleen Bawn. Dion Boucicault, who continued to perform in The Colleen Bawn, was again replaced by Delman Grace in The Octoroon from 24 December to 8 February.

A prolific writer, Boucicault was never at a loss to produce fresh pieces. In February he brought out The Dublin Boy, an adaptation in two acts of Le Gamin de Paris, with the scene transferred to Dublin. The Times and the Athenaeum accredit Mrs. Boucicault with a praiseworthy performance as the "gamin," Andy. The play replaced The Colleen Bawn, but it was not adequate to support The Octoroon. It lasted less than three weeks and was played only once more and that for St. Patrick's Day. The Octoroon was taken off at the same time, though a fresh attempt was made to show it, this time reduced to four acts, on 26 May.

Boucicault's new piece, A Life of an Actress, in which he and Mrs. Boucicault appeared, was more successful. His portrayal of the main character placed Boucicault "in the front rank as an artist of versatile abilities and a comprehensive mind" (Athenaeum 8 March). But if his performance was faultless, it seemed the play was not. "The new play was exceedingly successful up to the end of the third act," and in the Times (3 March), "All that followed might be considered an anti-climax." The Athenaeum continued, "We are not quite sure that the drama itself (which is partly compilation and partly adaptation) will add much to his reputation as a dramatist; but his reputation as an actor must be augmented by the skill and tact with which he has embodied and supported the part of its hero." Other performers were praised. The play lasted for six weeks, being supported for five nights by The Colleen Bawn.

For the first time, dramatic pieces were not replaced by some other form of entertainment during Holy Week, but as was customary, the house was dark on Good Friday. Boucicault put on a production of Dot, new to English audiences. The Athenaeum (19 April) paid tribute to his dramatic perception in the writing. "On Monday, Mr. Boucicault introduced to the public his version of Mr. Charles Dickens's charming story of The Cricket on the Hearth, and achieved a deserved success. His version differs from preceding adaptations by the adapter's dealing freely and dramatically with the story, and thus avoiding that obscurity and mystery, which, in its original state, were calculated to puzzle rather than please an audience. . . . The efforts of the management were fully appreciated by the audience; and the little Dot is, we think, likely to prove a great success."

For Easter, the indefatigable Boucicault brought out another piece in two acts, The Phantom, to run with Dot. This play was not entirely new. It was "substantially the same drama that was produced at the Princess's under Mr. Kean's management. . . . The drama has certainly been improved by compression, omission and alteration and the denoument is altogether different" (Athenaeum, 26 April). Boucicault's acting, and that of other performers, John Toole in particular, were praised. But it was not a successful play, possibly owing to the distasteful subject-matter. It was performed with Dot for less than five weeks, with twenty-four performances in all. Dot fared rather better, running for forty-seven performances. The Octoroon, reduced to four acts, was re-introduced during the last fortnight of this run. It had no more success than before, and there is no means of knowing whether it was its failure that finally brought about the disagreement which terminated the partnership of Webster and Boucicault. The Octoroon was performed at the Adelphi for the last time on 21 June. The partnership between Webster and Boucicault was at an end.

On the bill for the following week, Webster's explanation strongly shows his resentment:

Mr. Dion Boucicault, while claiming to be a partner of Mr. Webster, having transferred his services to a rival establishment in the immediate neighborhood, and having up to this morning (23 June) nothing to propose for the week's entertainment but The Octoroon or Dot, Mr. Webster . . . compelled to assume the sole management . . . is obliged, in self-defence, rather than close the theatre, to bring out the only piece likely to prove attractive to his numerous patrons, namely, The Colleen Bawn.

Webster's resentment seems justified because there was no satisfactory substitute for Boucicault or The Octoroon, especially as Dot had "occasioned losses when played previously." Boucicault had his own plans already laid. He opened immediately at Drury Lane, for a summer season, with his production of The Colleen Bawn and presumably took his "famous header" with him. It is hardly necessary to say that his production was a success, but in the comments of the critics one detects a certain sympathy for Webster. The Observer (30 June) said that he had been driven "into a corner by Mr. Boucicault's sudden secession from the stage management." This newspaper and the Athenaeum (28 June) gave favorable criticism of the production, apart from admitting the inadequacy of the performance of Agnes Burdett, who took the part of Eily O'Connor (Mrs. Boucicault's role). The Athenaeum saw no reason why both houses should not continue with the play. "It appears to us that each theatre addresses its peculiar class, and interferes but little with the other." The Colleen Bawn was, however, performed for only a fortnight, during which time Webster made arrangements for some fresh productions using none of Boucicault's plays. A revival of The Dead Heart followed, with Webster appearing as Robert Landry, the role "which was one of the most remarkable in his repertory" (Times, 12 July).

Two new pieces were brought out, probably to introduce Avonia Jones from Drury Lane. Neither had favorable reviews. The first was Medea and neither the play nor the actress had much appeal. After a fortnight it was replaced by Adrienne Lecouvreur, but like Medea this did not prove to be a success. Another revival, Flowers of the Forest followed. Then, after a week, Webster himself gave a much-needed fillip to the end of the season by appearing as Mr. Penholder in One Touch of Nature. The Athenaeum (20 September) commented: "It is a drama which has now established itself on these boards, as the vehicle for the actor's speciality in the exact representation of character, combining humor and pathos with the commonplaces of everyday life."

For his benefit, Webster revived The Green Bushes, a piece by Buckstone that had been very popular in the 1840s. This play seemed to be more suited to the talents of Avonia Jones than the other productions in which she had appeared. For that night only Webster revived The Woman-Hater, in which he gave an outstanding performance.

During the season two new short pieces were produced and both proved popular. Like The Census, A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition was topical, the scene being the interior of the International Exhibition. A farce by the same authors, it merited favorable reviews in the Times and the Athenaeum. Played ninety-nine times as an afterpiece, it no doubt enlivened some dull programs. It came out on 9 June and had a run of ninety-nine performances. The other new piece was A Private Inquiry by an unknown author. It was played as a curtain-raiser thirty-eight times from 24 March. This, too, had favorable reviews, the Athenaeum (29 March) concluding, "as the first work of a young author, it contains much dramatic promise." Unfortunately, the author remains unknown.

The scenery took the eye of the critics in more than one play and the painters, T. Grieve and W. Telbin, were complimented.

As a whole the season was very uneven and could not be described as highly successful except during the opening weeks. However, after the trauma of the sudden departure of Boucicault, Webster, by his benefit night, had got the measure of what would appeal to his audiences. The evening was a great success and "when the curtain fell, Mr. Webster, in obedience to a hearty and irresistible call, came forward and by a few grateful and graceful words addressed to his audience, completed the sense of admiration which the performance of the evening produced" (Observer, 28 September). With The Green Bushes and A Shilling Day continuing to be popular, the Adelphi seemed set on course for a new successful season.

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Daily Calendar For 1861-1862

1) Music Hath Charms (1)

AU: David Fisher

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, next 24 Sep 1861

Genre (farce) petite comedy

First Night Cast

Mr. Poppleton Pertinax (English gentleman residing in Paris in the boarding establishment of Madame de la Roche): David Fisher; Capt. Bremont: R[obert] Romer; M. Beauval (architect): J. G. Warde; M. Rabinel (notary): Howard; Madame de la Roche (niece to Bremont): Miss Kate Kelly; Lucille (daughter to Bremont): Miss Laidlaw; Victoire: Miss Hayman

Reference Cast

Mr. Poppleton Pertinax: David    Fisher Capt. Bremont: Robert Romer M. Beauval: William H. Eburne M. Rabinel: Howard

Madame de la Roche: Miss Kate    Kelly Lucille: Miss Laidlaw Victoire: Miss Hayman

duet: "Grieve No More", Miss Kate Kelly, David Fisher

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (1)

Title Comment founded on Gerald Griffin's Irish story, The Collegians AU: Dion L. Boucicault, COMP: Thomas Baker

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, next 24 Sep 1861

Genre (drama) new and original drama; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Eily O'Connor (the Colleen Bawn): Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault; Anne Chute (the Colleen Ruadh): Mrs. Alfred Mellon; Mrs. Cregan: Mrs. [John] Billington; Sheelah: Mrs. H. Lewis (1st app here); Kathleen Creagh: Miss Hayman; Darcie Blemerhand: Miss Foote; Myles-na-Coppaleen: Dion L. Boucicault; Hardress Cregan: [John] Billington; Danny Man: S[amuel A.] Emery (1st app 5 yrs); Kyrle Daly: David Fisher; Mr. Corrigan: C. J. Smith; Father Tom: C[harles] H. Stephenson; Hyland Creagh: J. G. Warde; Mr. O'Moore: R[obert] Romer; servant: Howard

Cast Comment Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault was billed this month as Miss Agnes Robertson. To avoid confusion we use her married name throughout the season

Reference Cast

Eily O'Connor: Mrs. Dion L.    Boucicault Anne Chute: Mrs. Alfred Mellon Mrs. Cregan: Mrs. John    Billington Sheelah: Mrs. H. Lewis Kathleen Creagh: Miss Hayman Darcie Blemerhand: Miss Foote Myles-na-Coppaleen: Dion L.    Boucicault

Hardress Cregan: John    Billington Danny Man: Samuel A. Emery Kyrle Daly: David Fisher Mr. Corrigan: C. J. Smith Father Tom: Charles H.    Stephenson Hyland Creagh: Howard Mr. O'Moore: Robert Romer

I,i [moonlight] the Lake of Killarney; I,ii the Gap of Dunloe; I,iii cottage on Muckross Head; II [Torc Cregan] II,i cottage of the Colleen Bawn; II,ii Macgillicuddy's Reeks; II,iii the O'Donohue's stables II,iv the water cave; III,i the hut, Castle Chute; III,ii the castle gardens; III,iii illuminated hall; III,iv Castle Chute gardens

3) Love and Hunger (1)

AU: John M. Morton

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, next 24 Sep 1861

Genre (farce) farce

First Night Cast

Major Muddle: S[amuel A.] Emery; Mr. Scurry (lawyer): C. J. Smith; Mr. John Bagster: David Fisher; Stephen Stock (coachman): R[obert] Romer; Waiters: Jones, Thomas; porter: Morris; Mrs. Rowdy: Mrs. Henry Marston (1st app here); Caroline (her daughter): Miss Laidlaw; Dorothy (her attendant): Mrs. Stoker; Sally: Miss Foote; Patty (barmaid): Miss Kate Kelly; guests: Le Barr, Howard, Miss Hayman, Miss Morris, Miss Clayton

Cast Comment Role of Mr. Scurry originally Mr. Scurvy when 1st played during 1859-1860 season

Reference Cast

Major Muddle: Samuel A. Emery Mr. Scurry: C. J. Smith Mr. John Bagster: David Fisher Stephen Stock: Robert Romer Waiters:    Jones    Thomas porter: Morris Mrs. Rowdy: Mrs. Henry Marston Caroline: Miss Laidlaw

Dorothy: Mrs. Stoker Sally: Miss Foote Patty: Miss Kate Kelly guests:    Le Barr    Howard    Miss Hayman    Miss Morris    Miss Clayton

1) Music Hath Charms (2)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 23 Sep 1861, next 25 Sep 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT M. Beauval: J. G. Warde

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (2)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 23 Sep 1861, next 25 Sep 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Hyland Creagh: J. G. Warde ADDS servant: Howard

3) Love and Hunger (2)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 23 Sep 1861, next 25 Sep 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (3)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 24 Sep 1861, next 26 Sep 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT M. Beauval: J. G. Warde

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (3)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 24 Sep 1861, next 26 Sep 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Hyland Creagh: J. G. Warde ADDS servant: Howard

3) Love and Hunger (3)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 24 Sep 1861, next 26 Sep 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (4)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 25 Sep 1861, next 27 Sep 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT M. Beauval: J. G. Warde

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (4)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 25 Sep 1861, next 27 Sep 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Hyland Creagh: J. G. Warde ADDS servant: Howard

3) Love and Hunger (4)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 25 Sep 1861, next 27 Sep 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (5)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 26 Sep 1861, next 28 Sep 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT M. Beauval: J. G. Warde

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (5)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 26 Sep 1861, next 28 Sep 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Hyland Creagh: J. G. Warde ADDS servant: Howard

3) Love and Hunger (5)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 26 Sep 1861, next 28 Sep 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (6)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 27 Sep 1861, next 30 Sep 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT M. Beauval: J. G. Warde

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (6)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 27 Sep 1861, next 30 Sep 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Hyland Creagh: J. G. Warde ADDS servant: Howard

3) Love and Hunger (6)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 27 Sep 1861, next 30 Sep 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (7)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 28 Sep 1861, next 1 Oct 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT M. Beauval: J. G. Warde

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (7)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 28 Sep 1861, next 1 Oct 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Hyland Creagh: J. G. Warde ADDS servant: Howard

3) Love and Hunger (7)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 28 Sep 1861, next 1 Oct 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (8)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 30 Sep 1861, next 2 Oct 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT M. Beauval: J. G. Warde

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (8)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 30 Sep 1861, next 2 Oct 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Hyland Creagh: J. G. Warde ADDS servant: Howard

3) Love and Hunger (8)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 30 Sep 1861, next 2 Oct 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (9)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 1 Oct 1861, next 3 Oct 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT M. Beauval: J. G. Warde

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (9)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 1 Oct 1861, next 3 Oct 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Hyland Creagh: J. G. Warde ADDS servant: Howard

3) Love and Hunger (9)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 1 Oct 1861, next 3 Oct 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (10)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 2 Oct 1861, next 4 Oct 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT M. Beauval: J. G. Warde

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (10)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 2 Oct 1861, next 4 Oct 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Hyland Creagh: J. G. Warde ADDS servant: Howard

3) Love and Hunger (10)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 2 Oct 1861, next 4 Oct 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (11)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 3 Oct 1861, next 5 Oct 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT M. Beauval: J. G. Warde

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (11)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 3 Oct 1861, next 5 Oct 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Hyland Creagh: J. G. Warde ADDS servant: Howard

3) Love and Hunger (11)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 3 Oct 1861, next 5 Oct 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (12)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 4 Oct 1861, next 7 Oct 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT M. Beauval: J. G. Warde

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (12)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 4 Oct 1861, next 7 Oct 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Hyland Creagh: J. G. Warde ADDS servant: Howard

3) Love and Hunger (12)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 4 Oct 1861, next 7 Oct 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (13)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 5 Oct 1861, next 8 Oct 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (13)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 5 Oct 1861, next 8 Oct 1861

3) Love and Hunger (13)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 5 Oct 1861, next 8 Oct 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (14)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 7 Oct 1861, next 9 Oct 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (14)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 7 Oct 1861, next 9 Oct 1861

3) Love and Hunger (14)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 7 Oct 1861, next 9 Oct 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (15)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 8 Oct 1861, next 10 Oct 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (15)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 8 Oct 1861, next 10 Oct 1861

3) Love and Hunger (15)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 8 Oct 1861, next 10 Oct 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (16)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 9 Oct 1861, next 11 Oct 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (16)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 9 Oct 1861, next 11 Oct 1861

3) Love and Hunger (16)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 9 Oct 1861, next 11 Oct 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (17)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 10 Oct 1861, next 12 Oct 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (17)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 10 Oct 1861, next 12 Oct 1861

3) Love and Hunger (17)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 10 Oct 1861, next 12 Oct 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (18)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 11 Oct 1861, next 14 Oct 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (18)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 11 Oct 1861, next 14 Oct 1861

3) Love and Hunger (18)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 11 Oct 1861, next 14 Oct 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (19)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 12 Oct 1861, next 15 Oct 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (19)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 12 Oct 1861, next 15 Oct 1861

3) Love and Hunger (19)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 12 Oct 1861, next 15 Oct 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (20)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 14 Oct 1861, next 16 Oct 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (20)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 14 Oct 1861, next 16 Oct 1861

3) Love and Hunger (20)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 14 Oct 1861, next 16 Oct 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (21)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 15 Oct 1861, next 17 Oct 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (21)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 15 Oct 1861, next 17 Oct 1861

3) Love and Hunger (21)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 15 Oct 1861, next 17 Oct 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (22)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 16 Oct 1861, next 18 Oct 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (22)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 16 Oct 1861, next 18 Oct 1861

3) Love and Hunger (22)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 16 Oct 1861, next 18 Oct 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (23)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 17 Oct 1861, next 19 Oct 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (23)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 17 Oct 1861, next 19 Oct 1861

3) Love and Hunger (23)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 17 Oct 1861, next 19 Oct 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (24)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 18 Oct 1861, next 21 Oct 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (24)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 18 Oct 1861, next 21 Oct 1861

3) Love and Hunger (24)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 18 Oct 1861, next 21 Oct 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (25)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 19 Oct 1861, next 22 Oct 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (25)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 19 Oct 1861, next 22 Oct 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Kyrle Daly: William H.   Eburne

Cast Comment Mrs. Boucicault drops name of Agnes Robertson this date

3) Love and Hunger (25)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 19 Oct 1861, next 22 Oct 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (26)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 21 Oct 1861, next 23 Oct 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (26)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 21 Oct 1861, next 23 Oct 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Kyrle Daly: William H.   Eburne

3) Love and Hunger (26)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 21 Oct 1861, next 23 Oct 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (27)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 22 Oct 1861, next 24 Oct 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (27)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 22 Oct 1861, next 24 Oct 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Kyrle Daly: William H.   Eburne

3) Love and Hunger (27)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 22 Oct 1861, next 24 Oct 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (28)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 23 Oct 1861, next 25 Oct 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (28)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 23 Oct 1861, next 25 Oct 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Kyrle Daly: William H.   Eburne

3) Love and Hunger (28)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 23 Oct 1861, next 25 Oct 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (29)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 24 Oct 1861, next 26 Oct 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (29)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 24 Oct 1861, next 26 Oct 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Kyrle Daly: William H.   Eburne

3) Love and Hunger (29)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 24 Oct 1861, next 26 Oct 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (30)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 25 Oct 1861, next 28 Oct 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (30)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 25 Oct 1861, next 28 Oct 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Kyrle Daly: William H.   Eburne

3) Love and Hunger (30)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 25 Oct 1861, next 28 Oct 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (31)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 26 Oct 1861, next 29 Oct 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (31)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 26 Oct 1861, next 29 Oct 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Kyrle Daly: William H.   Eburne

3) Love and Hunger (31)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 26 Oct 1861, next 29 Oct 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (32)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 28 Oct 1861, next 30 Oct 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (32)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 28 Oct 1861, next 30 Oct 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Kyrle Daly: William H.   Eburne

3) Love and Hunger (32)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 28 Oct 1861, next 30 Oct 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (33)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 29 Oct 1861, next 31 Oct 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (33)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 29 Oct 1861, next 31 Oct 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Kyrle Daly: William H.   Eburne

3) Love and Hunger (33)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 29 Oct 1861, next 31 Oct 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (34)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 30 Oct 1861, next 1 Nov 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (34)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 30 Oct 1861, next 1 Nov 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Kyrle Daly: William H.   Eburne

3) Love and Hunger (34)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 30 Oct 1861, next 1 Nov 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (35)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 31 Oct 1861, next 2 Nov 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (35)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 31 Oct 1861, next 2 Nov 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Kyrle Daly: William H.   Eburne

3) Love and Hunger (35)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 31 Oct 1861, next 2 Nov 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (36)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 1 Nov 1861, next 4 Nov 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (36)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 1 Nov 1861, next 4 Nov 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Kyrle Daly: William H.   Eburne

3) Love and Hunger (36)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 1 Nov 1861, next 4 Nov 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (37)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 2 Nov 1861, next 5 Nov 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (37)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 2 Nov 1861, next 5 Nov 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Kyrle Daly: William H.   Eburne

3) Love and Hunger (37)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 2 Nov 1861, next 5 Nov 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (38)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 4 Nov 1861, next 6 Nov 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (38)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 4 Nov 1861, next 6 Nov 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Kyrle Daly: William H.   Eburne

3) Love and Hunger (38)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 4 Nov 1861, next 6 Nov 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (39)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 5 Nov 1861, next 7 Nov 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (39)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 5 Nov 1861, next 7 Nov 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Kyrle Daly: William H.   Eburne

3) Love and Hunger (39)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 5 Nov 1861, next 7 Nov 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (40)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 6 Nov 1861, next 8 Nov 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (40)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 6 Nov 1861, next 8 Nov 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Kyrle Daly: William H.   Eburne

3) Love and Hunger (40)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 6 Nov 1861, next 8 Nov 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (41)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 7 Nov 1861, next 11 Nov 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (41)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 7 Nov 1861, next 11 Nov 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Kyrle Daly: William H.   Eburne

3) Love and Hunger (41)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 7 Nov 1861, next 11 Nov 1861

DARK: Rehearsal of The Octoroon

1) Music Hath Charms (42)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 8 Nov 1861, next 12 Nov 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (42)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 8 Nov 1861, next 12 Nov 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Kyrle Daly: William H.   Eburne

3) Love and Hunger (42)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 8 Nov 1861, next 12 Nov 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (43)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 11 Nov 1861, next 13 Nov 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (43)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 11 Nov 1861, next 13 Nov 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Kyrle Daly: William H.   Eburne

3) Love and Hunger (43)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 11 Nov 1861, next 13 Nov 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (44)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 12 Nov 1861, next 14 Nov 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (44)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 12 Nov 1861, next 14 Nov 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Kyrle Daly: William H.   Eburne

3) Love and Hunger (44)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 12 Nov 1861, next 14 Nov 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (45)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 13 Nov 1861, next 15 Nov 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (45)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 13 Nov 1861, next 15 Nov 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Kyrle Daly: William H.   Eburne

3) Love and Hunger (45)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 13 Nov 1861, next 15 Nov 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (46)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 14 Nov 1861, next 16 Nov 1861

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (46)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 14 Nov 1861, next 16 Nov 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Kyrle Daly: William H.   Eburne

3) Love and Hunger (46)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 14 Nov 1861, next 16 Nov 1861

1) Music Hath Charms (47)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 15 Nov 1861, next 19 Jul 1862

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (47)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 15 Nov 1861, next 9 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Kyrle Daly: William H.   Eburne

3) Love and Hunger (47)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 15 Nov 1861

1) The Pretty Horsebreaker (1)

AU: [William Brough], [Andrew Halliday] Au Comm "By the authors of The Census" (bill)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, next 19 Nov 1861

Genre (farce) "a Belgravian lament"

First Night Cast

Major Lollipop: Paul J. Bedford; Mr. Upton Spout: J[ohn] L. Toole; Lady Creamley Stilton: Mrs. H[enry] Marston; Bella Sunnyside: Mrs. Alfred Mellon

Cast Comment For more complete cast see 1st perf, 15/July/1861

Reference Cast

Major Lollipop: Paul J. Bedford Mr. Upton Spout: John L. Toole Lady Creamley Stilton: Mrs.

Henry Marston Bella Sunnyside: Mrs. Alfred    Mellon

2) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (1)

Title Comment 1st time England; appeared at Winter Garden, New York, 6/12/59--Nicoll AU: Dion L. Boucicault, COMP: [Julius] Benedict Au Comm "By the author of The Colleen Bawn and other dramas" (bill)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, next 19 Nov 1861

Genre (drama) new and original drama; 5 acts

First Night Cast

Salem Scudder (overseer of Terrebonne): Dion L. Boucicault; George Peyton: [John] Billington; Mr. Sunnyside (planter): R[obert] Romer; Jacob McCloskey (planter, last overseer of Terrebonne): S[amuel A.] Emery; Wahnotee (Comanche Indian): R. Phillips; Captain Ratts (of the Magnolia, U. S. Mail Steamer, on the Achafalaya): Paul J. Bedford; Colonel Poindexter (auctioneer): C[harles] H. Stephenson; Claiborne: Reeves; Lafourche (planter): C. J. Smith; Caillou (planter): Howard; Jackson (planter): H. Lewis; Thibodeaux (young Creole gentleman): Mrs. [John] Billington; the clerk: [E.] Tomlin; Picayune Paul (quadroon boy): Miss Clara Denvil (fr Lyceum, 1st app here); Pete (old body slave): George Jamieson (fr Winter Garden, New York, 1st app here); Solon (griff slave): Powell; Mrs. Peyton: Mrs. Henry Marston; Dora (a Southern belle): Miss Latimer (fr provincial theatres, England, 1st time here); Zoe (an octoroon girl): Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault; Dido: Mrs. H. Lewis; Grace (a yellow girl): Miss Hayman; Minnie: Miss Foote; Mrs. Claiborne: Miss Laidlaw; footman: Howard Lady Creamly Stilton's unmarried daughters Cherubina: Miss Kate Kelly; Seraphina: Miss Laidlaw; Angelina: Miss Hayman; Syrena: Miss Foote; Georgina: Miss Wright; Clementina: Miss Bennett; Concertina: Miss Stoker lady's maid: Miss Craddock

Cast Comment The last ten roles are added to the bill on March 1, 1862; it is assumed they were simply omitted for space considerations prior to this date. Tomlin's name is entered as Tomlins which we assume to be an error. The initial comes from sources in the 1870s.

Reference Cast

Salem Scudder: Dion L.    Boucicault George Peyton: John Billington Mr. Sunnyside: Robert Romer Jacob McCloskey: Samuel A.    Emery Wahnotee: R. Phillips Captain Ratts: Paul J. Bedford Colonel Poindexter: Charles H.    Stephenson Claiborne: Reeves Lafourche: C. J. Smith Caillou: Howard Jackson: H. Lewis Thibodeaux: William H. Eburne the clerk: E. Tomlin Picayune Paul: Miss Clara    Denvil

Pete: George Jamieson Solon: Powell Mrs. Peyton: Mrs. Henry Marston Dora: Miss Latimer Zoe: Mrs. John Billington Dido: Mrs. H. Lewis Grace: Miss Hayman Minnie: Miss Foote Mrs. Claiborne: Miss Laidlaw footman: Howard Cherubina: Miss Kate Kelly Seraphina: Miss Laidlaw Angelina: Miss Hayman Syrena: Miss Foote Georgina: Miss Wright Clementina: Miss Bennett Concertina: Miss Stoker lady's maid: Miss Craddock

overture (from Fra Diavolo): [[Daniel F.] Auber]; new introduction (to The Octoroon): [[Julius] Benedict]; entr'acte Petersbourg; new champagne galop [[Hans C.?] Lumbye]; entr'acte (from Il Trovatore): [Guiseppe F. Verdi (comp); J. Riviere (arr)]; redowa: "La Perle" [J. Riviere]

(dIII) slave sale (Dalby); (dIV) "Magnolia" on fire; (dIV) the lynch trial; (dV) sacrifice and the atonement

I the plantation of Terrebonne in the Attakapas (Dalby and Thompson); II landing shed on the River Achafalaya (Thompson); III the old plantation house of Terrebonne; IV,i the lean-to; IV,ii boiler deck of the "Magnolia Steamer"; V,i [sunrise over the Attakapas] the cane brake; V,ii Negro quarter by night; V,iii Red Cedar Swamp; V,iv Terrebonne

3) Domestic Economy (1)

AU: Mark Lemon

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, next 19 Nov 1861

Genre (farce) favorite farce

First Night Cast

John Grumly (1st time): J[ohn] L. Toole

Reference Cast

John Grumly: John L. Toole

Cast truncated; for complete list of roles see 28/aug/1861

1) The Pretty Horsebreaker (2)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 18 Nov 1861, next 20 Nov 1861

2) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (2)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 18 Nov 1861, next 20 Nov 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

3) Domestic Economy (2)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 18 Nov 1861, next 20 Nov 1861

1) The Pretty Horsebreaker (3)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 19 Nov 1861, next 21 Nov 1861

2) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (3)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 19 Nov 1861, next 21 Nov 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

3) Domestic Economy (3)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 19 Nov 1861, next 21 Nov 1861

1) The Pretty Horsebreaker (4)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 20 Nov 1861, next 22 Nov 1861

2) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (4)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 20 Nov 1861, next 22 Nov 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

3) Domestic Economy (4)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 20 Nov 1861, next 22 Nov 1861

1) The Pretty Horsebreaker (5)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 21 Nov 1861, next 23 Nov 1861

2) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (5)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 21 Nov 1861, next 23 Nov 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

3) Domestic Economy (5)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 21 Nov 1861, next 23 Nov 1861

1) The Pretty Horsebreaker (6)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 22 Nov 1861, next 25 Nov 1861

2) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (6)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 22 Nov 1861, next 25 Nov 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

3) Domestic Economy (6)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 22 Nov 1861, next 25 Nov 1861

1) The Pretty Horsebreaker (7)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 23 Nov 1861, next 26 Nov 1861

2) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (7)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 23 Nov 1861, next 26 Nov 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

3) Domestic Economy (7)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 23 Nov 1861, next 26 Nov 1861

1) The Pretty Horsebreaker (8)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 25 Nov 1861, next 27 Nov 1861

2) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (8)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 25 Nov 1861, next 27 Nov 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

3) Domestic Economy (8)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 25 Nov 1861, next 27 Nov 1861

1) The Pretty Horsebreaker (9)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 26 Nov 1861, next 28 Nov 1861

2) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (9)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 26 Nov 1861, next 28 Nov 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

3) Domestic Economy (9)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 26 Nov 1861, next 28 Nov 1861

1) The Pretty Horsebreaker (10)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 27 Nov 1861, next 29 Nov 1861

2) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (10)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 27 Nov 1861, next 29 Nov 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

3) Domestic Economy (10)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 27 Nov 1861, next 29 Nov 1861

1) The Pretty Horsebreaker (11)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 28 Nov 1861, next 30 Nov 1861

2) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (11)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 28 Nov 1861, next 30 Nov 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

3) Domestic Economy (11)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 28 Nov 1861, next 30 Nov 1861

1) The Pretty Horsebreaker (12)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 29 Nov 1861, next 2 Dec 1861

2) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (12)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 29 Nov 1861, next 2 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

3) Domestic Economy (12)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 29 Nov 1861, next 2 Dec 1861

1) The Pretty Horsebreaker (13)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 30 Nov 1861, next 3 Dec 1861

2) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (13)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 30 Nov 1861, next 3 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

3) Domestic Economy (13)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 30 Nov 1861, next 3 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

ADDS Mrs. Grumly: Miss Kate   Kelly

1) The Pretty Horsebreaker (14)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 2 Dec 1861, next 4 Dec 1861

2) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (14)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 2 Dec 1861, next 4 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

3) Domestic Economy (14)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 2 Dec 1861, next 4 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

ADDS Mrs. Grumly: Miss Kate   Kelly

1) The Pretty Horsebreaker (15)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 3 Dec 1861, next 5 Dec 1861

2) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (15)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 3 Dec 1861, next 5 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

3) Domestic Economy (15)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 3 Dec 1861, next 5 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

ADDS Mrs. Grumly: Miss Kate   Kelly

1) The Pretty Horsebreaker (16)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 4 Dec 1861, next 6 Dec 1861

2) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (16)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 4 Dec 1861, next 6 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

3) Domestic Economy (16)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 4 Dec 1861, next 6 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

ADDS Mrs. Grumly: Miss Kate   Kelly

1) The Pretty Horsebreaker (17)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 5 Dec 1861, next 7 Dec 1861

2) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (17)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 5 Dec 1861, next 7 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

3) Domestic Economy (17)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 5 Dec 1861, next 7 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

ADDS Mrs. Grumly: Miss Kate   Kelly

1) The Pretty Horsebreaker (18)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 6 Dec 1861, next 17 Dec 1861

2) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (18)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 6 Dec 1861, next 9 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

3) Domestic Economy (18)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 6 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

ADDS Mrs. Grumly: Miss Kate   Kelly

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (19)

Title Comment "a new last act of the drama composed by the public and edited by the author will be represented on Monday night." NN bill Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 7 Dec 1861, next 10 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (48)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 16 Nov 1861, next 10 Dec 1861

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (20)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 9 Dec 1861, next 11 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (49)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 9 Dec 1861, next 11 Dec 1861

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (21)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 10 Dec 1861, next 12 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (50)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 10 Dec 1861, next 12 Dec 1861

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (22)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 11 Dec 1861, next 13 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (51)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 11 Dec 1861, next 13 Dec 1861

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (23)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 12 Dec 1861, next 14 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (52)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 12 Dec 1861, next 14 Dec 1861

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (24)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 13 Dec 1861, next 17 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (53)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 13 Dec 1861, next 24 Dec 1861

DARK: Death of the Prince Consort

1) The Pretty Horsebreaker (19)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 7 Dec 1861, next 18 Dec 1861

2) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (25)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 14 Dec 1861, next 18 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

3) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; Nicoll gives 16/Dec/1861 as 1st perf AU: [John M. Morton]

Performances first 17 Dec 1861, next 18 Dec 1861

Genre (farce) original farce

First Night Cast

Sir Launcelot Guffin: [John] Billington; John Podger: David Fisher; Dummy: William Smith; Lady Arabella: Mrs. Alfred Mellon; Mistress Margery Daw: Miss Kate Kelly

Reference Cast

Sir Launcelot Guffin: John    Billington John Podger: David Fisher Dummy: William Smith

Lady Arabella: Mrs. Alfred    Mellon Mistress Margery Daw: Miss Kate    Kelly

1) The Pretty Horsebreaker (20)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 17 Dec 1861, next 19 Dec 1861

2) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (26)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 17 Dec 1861, next 19 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

3) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (2)

Performances first 17 Dec 1861, previous 17 Dec 1861, next 19 Dec 1861

1) The Pretty Horsebreaker (21)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 18 Dec 1861, next 20 Dec 1861

2) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (27)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 18 Dec 1861, next 20 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

3) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (3)

Performances first 17 Dec 1861, previous 18 Dec 1861, next 20 Dec 1861

1) The Pretty Horsebreaker (22)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 19 Dec 1861, next 21 Dec 1861

2) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (28)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 19 Dec 1861, next 21 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

3) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (4)

Performances first 17 Dec 1861, previous 19 Dec 1861, next 21 Dec 1861

1) The Pretty Horsebreaker (23)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 20 Dec 1861, next 1 Mar 1862

2) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (29)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 20 Dec 1861, next 24 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Thibodeaux: Mrs. John   Billington Zoe: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault

3) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (5)

Performances first 17 Dec 1861, previous 20 Dec 1861, next 10 Feb 1862

DARK: Funeral of Prince Consort

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (30)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 21 Dec 1861, next 26 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (54)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 14 Dec 1861, next 26 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe

Cast Comment "In consequence of the continued indisposition of Mrs. Boucicault, Miss Ranoe will appear this evening and during the week in The Colleen Bawn" (bill)

DARK: Christmas Day

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (31)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 24 Dec 1861, next 27 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (55)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 24 Dec 1861, next 27 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (32)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 26 Dec 1861, next 28 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (56)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 26 Dec 1861, next 28 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (33)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 27 Dec 1861, next 30 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (57)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 27 Dec 1861, next 30 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (34)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 28 Dec 1861, next 31 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (58)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 28 Dec 1861, next 31 Dec 1861

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (35)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 30 Dec 1861, next 1 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (59)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 30 Dec 1861, next 1 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (36)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 31 Dec 1861, next 2 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (60)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 31 Dec 1861, next 2 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (37)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 1 Jan 1862, next 3 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (61)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 1 Jan 1862, next 3 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (38)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 2 Jan 1862, next 4 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (62)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 2 Jan 1862, next 4 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (39)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 3 Jan 1862, next 6 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (63)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 3 Jan 1862, next 6 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (40)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 4 Jan 1862, next 7 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (64)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 4 Jan 1862, next 7 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (41)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 6 Jan 1862, next 8 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (65)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 6 Jan 1862, next 8 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (42)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 7 Jan 1862, next 9 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (66)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 7 Jan 1862, next 9 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (43)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 8 Jan 1862, next 10 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (67)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 8 Jan 1862, next 10 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (44)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 9 Jan 1862, next 11 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (68)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 9 Jan 1862, next 11 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (45)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 10 Jan 1862, next 13 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (69)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 10 Jan 1862, next 13 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (46)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 11 Jan 1862, next 14 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (70)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 11 Jan 1862, next 14 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (47)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 13 Jan 1862, next 15 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (71)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 13 Jan 1862, next 15 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (48)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 14 Jan 1862, next 16 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (72)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 14 Jan 1862, next 16 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (49)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 15 Jan 1862, next 17 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (73)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 15 Jan 1862, next 17 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (50)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 16 Jan 1862, next 18 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (74)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 16 Jan 1862, next 18 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (51)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 17 Jan 1862, next 20 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (75)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 17 Jan 1862, next 20 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (52)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 18 Jan 1862, next 21 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (76)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 18 Jan 1862, next 21 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe ADDS servant: Le Barr

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (53)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 20 Jan 1862, next 22 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (77)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 20 Jan 1862, next 22 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe ADDS servant: Le Barr

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (54)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 21 Jan 1862, next 23 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (78)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 21 Jan 1862, next 23 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe ADDS servant: Le Barr

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (55)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 22 Jan 1862, next 24 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (79)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 22 Jan 1862, next 24 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe ADDS servant: Le Barr

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (56)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 23 Jan 1862, next 25 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (80)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 23 Jan 1862, next 25 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe ADDS servant: Le Barr

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (57)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 24 Jan 1862, next 27 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (81)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 24 Jan 1862, next 27 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe ADDS servant: Le Barr

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (58)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 25 Jan 1862, next 28 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (82)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 25 Jan 1862, next 28 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe ADDS servant: Le Barr

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (59)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 27 Jan 1862, next 29 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (83)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 27 Jan 1862, next 29 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

BUT Eily O'Connor: Miss Cecilia   Ranoe ADDS servant: Le Barr

Source Comment "Wednesday, Jan. 29, 1862, & every evening until Feb. 14" (bill)

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (60)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 28 Jan 1862, next 30 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (84)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 28 Jan 1862, next 30 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

ADDS servant: Le Barr

Cast Comment "Mrs. Boucicault's 1st app since late indisposition" (bill)

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (61)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 29 Jan 1862, next 31 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (85)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 29 Jan 1862, next 31 Jan 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

ADDS servant: Le Barr

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (62)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 30 Jan 1862, next 1 Feb 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (86)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 30 Jan 1862, next 1 Feb 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

ADDS servant: Le Barr

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (63)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 31 Jan 1862, next 3 Feb 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (87)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 31 Jan 1862, next 3 Feb 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

ADDS servant: Le Barr

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (64)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 1 Feb 1862, next 4 Feb 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (88)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 1 Feb 1862, next 4 Feb 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

ADDS servant: Le Barr

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (65)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 3 Feb 1862, next 5 Feb 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (89)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 3 Feb 1862, next 5 Feb 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

ADDS servant: Le Barr

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (66)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 4 Feb 1862, next 6 Feb 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (90)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 4 Feb 1862, next 6 Feb 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

ADDS servant: Le Barr

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (67)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 5 Feb 1862, next 7 Feb 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (91)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 5 Feb 1862, next 7 Feb 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

ADDS servant: Le Barr

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (68)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 6 Feb 1862, next 8 Feb 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (92)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 6 Feb 1862, next 8 Feb 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

ADDS servant: Le Barr

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (69)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 7 Feb 1862, next 10 Feb 1862

Cast as reference cast (18 Nov 1861)

BUT Salem Scudder: Delmon Grace

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (93)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 7 Feb 1862, next 17 Mar 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

ADDS servant: Le Barr

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (70)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 8 Feb 1862, next 11 Feb 1862

2) The Dublin Boy (1)

Title Comment This is the same piece same as Andy Blake; or, The Irish Diamond (Boston, 6/12/1862)--Nicoll, v, 268; 1st app England; based on Vanderburck's comic drama, Le Gamin de Paris--bill AU: [Dion L. Boucicault] Au Comm "By author of Colleen Bawn and the Octoroon" (bill)

Performances first 10 Feb 1862, next 11 Feb 1862

Genre (comic drama) new Irish drama; 2 acts

First Night Cast

General Daly: S[amuel A.] Emery; Dick Daly (his son): [John] Billington; Andy: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault; Ignatius Mulrooney: C[harles] H. Stephenson; Mrs. Blake: Mrs. H. Lewis; Mary: Miss Laidlaw; Lady Mountjoy: Mrs. [John] Billington

Reference Cast

General Daly: Samuel A. Emery Dick Daly: John Billington Andy: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault Ignatius Mulrooney: Charles H.    Stephenson

Mrs. Blake: Mrs. H. Lewis Mary: Miss Laidlaw Lady Mountjoy: Mrs. John    Billington

3) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (6)

Performances first 17 Dec 1861, previous 21 Dec 1861, next 11 Feb 1862

General Non-Title Information

new introduction (to The Octoroon): [J[ulius] Benedict]; schottische: "Pepito" [J. Riviere]; galop: "Dixy's Land" [C[harles] Coote]; quadrille on American melodies: The Octoroon [J. Riviere]; selection (from Ernani): [[Guiseppe F.] Verdi (comp); J. Riviere (arr)]; overture (from Marco Spada): [[Daniel F.] Auber]; polka: "Des Grillons" [Bonnisseau], Bonnisseau (flageolet obligato); waltzes: "Ball Klange" [[Hans C.] Lumbye], Bonnisseau (solo flageolet and cornet-a-piston)

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (71)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 10 Feb 1862, next 12 Feb 1862

2) The Dublin Boy (2)

Performances first 10 Feb 1862, previous 10 Feb 1862, next 12 Feb 1862

3) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (7)

Performances first 17 Dec 1861, previous 10 Feb 1862, next 12 Feb 1862

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (72)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 11 Feb 1862, next 13 Feb 1862

2) The Dublin Boy (3)

Performances first 10 Feb 1862, previous 11 Feb 1862, next 13 Feb 1862

3) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (8)

Performances first 17 Dec 1861, previous 11 Feb 1862, next 13 Feb 1862

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (73)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 12 Feb 1862, next 14 Feb 1862

2) The Dublin Boy (4)

Performances first 10 Feb 1862, previous 12 Feb 1862, next 14 Feb 1862

3) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (9)

Performances first 17 Dec 1861, previous 12 Feb 1862, next 14 Feb 1862

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (74)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 13 Feb 1862, next 15 Feb 1862

2) The Dublin Boy (5)

Performances first 10 Feb 1862, previous 13 Feb 1862, next 15 Feb 1862

3) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (10)

Performances first 17 Dec 1861, previous 13 Feb 1862, next 15 Feb 1862

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (75)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 14 Feb 1862, next 17 Feb 1862

2) The Dublin Boy (6)

Performances first 10 Feb 1862, previous 14 Feb 1862, next 17 Feb 1862

3) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (11)

Performances first 17 Dec 1861, previous 14 Feb 1862, next 17 Feb 1862

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (76)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 15 Feb 1862, next 18 Feb 1862

2) The Dublin Boy (7)

Performances first 10 Feb 1862, previous 15 Feb 1862, next 18 Feb 1862

3) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (12)

Performances first 17 Dec 1861, previous 15 Feb 1862, next 18 Feb 1862

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (77)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 17 Feb 1862, next 19 Feb 1862

2) The Dublin Boy (8)

Performances first 10 Feb 1862, previous 17 Feb 1862, next 19 Feb 1862

3) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (13)

Performances first 17 Dec 1861, previous 17 Feb 1862, next 19 Feb 1862

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (78)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 18 Feb 1862, next 20 Feb 1862

2) The Dublin Boy (9)

Performances first 10 Feb 1862, previous 18 Feb 1862, next 20 Feb 1862

3) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (14)

Performances first 17 Dec 1861, previous 18 Feb 1862, next 20 Feb 1862

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (79)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 19 Feb 1862, next 21 Feb 1862

2) The Dublin Boy (10)

Performances first 10 Feb 1862, previous 19 Feb 1862, next 21 Feb 1862

3) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (15)

Performances first 17 Dec 1861, previous 19 Feb 1862, next 21 Feb 1862

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (80)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 20 Feb 1862, next 22 Feb 1862

2) The Dublin Boy (11)

Performances first 10 Feb 1862, previous 20 Feb 1862, next 22 Feb 1862

3) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (16)

Performances first 17 Dec 1861, previous 20 Feb 1862, next 22 Feb 1862

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (81)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 21 Feb 1862, next 24 Feb 1862

2) The Dublin Boy (12)

Performances first 10 Feb 1862, previous 21 Feb 1862, next 24 Feb 1862

3) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (17)

Performances first 17 Dec 1861, previous 21 Feb 1862, next 24 Feb 1862

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (82)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 22 Feb 1862, next 25 Feb 1862

2) The Dublin Boy (13)

Performances first 10 Feb 1862, previous 22 Feb 1862, next 25 Feb 1862

3) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (18)

Performances first 17 Dec 1861, previous 22 Feb 1862, next 25 Feb 1862

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (83)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 24 Feb 1862, next 26 Feb 1862

2) The Dublin Boy (14)

Performances first 10 Feb 1862, previous 24 Feb 1862, next 26 Feb 1862

3) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (19)

Performances first 17 Dec 1861, previous 24 Feb 1862, next 26 Feb 1862

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (84)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 25 Feb 1862, next 27 Feb 1862

2) The Dublin Boy (15)

Performances first 10 Feb 1862, previous 25 Feb 1862, next 27 Feb 1862

3) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (20)

Performances first 17 Dec 1861, previous 25 Feb 1862, next 27 Feb 1862

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (85)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 26 Feb 1862, next 28 Feb 1862

2) The Dublin Boy (16)

Performances first 10 Feb 1862, previous 26 Feb 1862, next 28 Feb 1862

3) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (21)

Performances first 17 Dec 1861, previous 26 Feb 1862, next 28 Feb 1862

1) The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana (86)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 27 Feb 1862, next 26 May 1862

2) The Dublin Boy (17)

Performances first 10 Feb 1862, previous 27 Feb 1862, next 17 Mar 1862

3) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (22)

Performances first 17 Dec 1861, previous 27 Feb 1862

1) The Census (1)

AU: William Brough, Andrew Halliday

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, next 3 Mar 1862

Genre (farce) sketch

First Night Cast

Mr. Peter Familias (head of family, fundholder, aged 51): J[ohn] L. Toole; Miss Rose Magenta (niece, heiress, aged nineteen): Miss Laidlaw; Mr. Albert Pumps (intruder, lover, aged twenty-four): W[illiam] H. Eburne; Taturs (servant, gardener, aged forty): R[obert] Romer; Jenny Mobcap (servant, confidante, aged twenty): Miss Kate Kelly; Mrs. Perkysites (housekeeper, spinster, age unknown): Mrs. H. Lewis; G. Woa (Badge 2967, no relation, age doesn't matter, cabman): C. J. Smith; Crusher, 27Z (servant's follower, age no consequence, policeman): H. Lewis

Reference Cast

Mr. Peter Familias: John L.    Toole Miss Rose Magenta: Miss Laidlaw Mr. Albert Pumps: William H.    Eburne

Taturs: Robert Romer Jenny Mobcap: Miss Kate Kelly Mrs. Perkysites: Mrs. H. Lewis G. Woa: C. J. Smith Crusher, 27Z: H. Lewis

2) The Life of an Actress (1)

Title Comment earlier versions under different titles at Cincinnati (1855) and Phladelphia (1856)--Nicoll,v,268 AU: Dion L. Boucicault

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, next 3 Mar 1862

Genre (drama) new and original drama; 5 acts

First Night Cast

characters "on the stage" Grimaldi ("general utility"): Dion L. Boucicault; Violet (a novice--juvenile tragedy): Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault; Julia (a "star"--leading, with right to refuse parts): Mrs. [John] Billington; Wopshot (1st low comedy): J[ohn] L. Toole (1st app since return fr provincial tour); Hopkins (walking gent, with a share of the juvenile business): C. J. Smith; Madame Hopkins (ballet): Mrs. H. Lewis; call boy: "Call Boy Of The T.R. Adelphi"; prompter: "Prompter Of The T.R. Adelphi"; supernumeraries, ballet, carpenters, scene-shifters, property-men: [Unlisted] characters off the stage Lord Arthur Shafton (officer in the D.G): [John] Billington; Hon. Selwyn Dawdle (officer in the D.G.): [L. J.] Sefton (1st app here); Maltravers (man about town): S[amuel A.] Emery; Lord B.: Stuart; Leech: W[illiam] H. Eburne; Countess of Beaumaris: Mrs. Harland (1st app here); Mrs. Highly Propper: Miss Laidlaw; Miss Stingwell: Miss Foote; Lady Belle Lettres: Miss Hayman

Reference Cast

Grimaldi: Dion L. Boucicault Violet: Mrs. Dion L. Boucicault Julia: Mrs. John Billington Wopshot: John L. Toole Hopkins: C. J. Smith Madame Hopkins: Mrs. H. Lewis call boy: "Call Boy Of The T.R.    Adelphi" prompter: "Prompter Of The T.R.    Adelphi" supernumeraries, ballet,    carpenters, scene-shifters,    property-men: Unlisted Lord Arthur Shafton: John

Billington Hon. Selwyn Dawdle: L. J.    Sefton Maltravers: Samuel A. Emery Lord B.: Stuart Leech: William H. Eburne Countess of Beaumaris: Mrs.    Harland Mrs. Highly Propper: Miss    Laidlaw Miss Stingwell: Miss Foote Lady Belle Lettres: Miss Hayman Bridget: Mrs. Stoker

redowa: "La Perle" [J. Riviere]; overture (from Zanetta): [[Daniel F.] Auber]; valses: "The Corn Flower" [C[harles] Coote]; entr'acte: "Violet Polka" [J[ohann] Strauss]; entr'acte: "Le Veloce Galop" [J. Riviere]; entr'acte: "Le Fee Tapage Quadrille" [O[livier] Metra]; selection: "Variations for Clarionet" [Brepsant (comp); J. Riviere (arr)], W. Pollard

I the levee of the great actress; II the poor actor's home; III,i the barrack room; III,ii behind the scenes; IV Old Crawley Manor House; V the fete champetre

bill contains extensive plot summary

3) The Pretty Horsebreaker (24)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 21 Dec 1861, next 3 Mar 1862

additions were made to the cast on this night, but they were presumably omitted earlier for space considerations

1) The Census (2)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 1 Mar 1862, next 4 Mar 1862

2) The Life of an Actress (2)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 1 Mar 1862, next 4 Mar 1862

Cast as reference cast (1 Mar 1862)

OMITS Bridget: Mrs. Stoker

3) The Pretty Horsebreaker (25)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 1 Mar 1862, next 4 Mar 1862

1) The Census (3)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 3 Mar 1862, next 6 Mar 1862

2) The Life of an Actress (3)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 3 Mar 1862, next 6 Mar 1862

Cast as reference cast (1 Mar 1862)

OMITS Bridget: Mrs. Stoker

3) The Pretty Horsebreaker (26)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 3 Mar 1862, next 6 Mar 1862

DARK: Ash Wednesday

1) The Census (4)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 4 Mar 1862, next 7 Mar 1862

2) The Life of an Actress (4)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 4 Mar 1862, next 7 Mar 1862

Cast as reference cast (1 Mar 1862)

OMITS Bridget: Mrs. Stoker

3) The Pretty Horsebreaker (27)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 4 Mar 1862, next 7 Mar 1862

1) The Census (5)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 6 Mar 1862, next 8 Mar 1862

2) The Life of an Actress (5)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 6 Mar 1862, next 8 Mar 1862

Cast as reference cast (1 Mar 1862)

OMITS Bridget: Mrs. Stoker

3) The Pretty Horsebreaker (28)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 6 Mar 1862, next 8 Mar 1862

1) The Census (6)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 7 Mar 1862, next 10 Mar 1862

2) The Life of an Actress (6)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 7 Mar 1862, next 10 Mar 1862

Cast as reference cast (1 Mar 1862)

OMITS Bridget: Mrs. Stoker

3) The Pretty Horsebreaker (29)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 7 Mar 1862, next 10 Mar 1862

1) The Census (7)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 8 Mar 1862, next 11 Mar 1862

Cast Comment Roles omitted from bill this date, only performers (excluding R[obert] Romer) shown

2) The Life of an Actress (7)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 8 Mar 1862, next 11 Mar 1862

3) The Pretty Horsebreaker (30)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 8 Mar 1862, next 11 Mar 1862

Cast Comment cast truncated, only 3 performers, no roles shown

1) The Census (8)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 10 Mar 1862, next 12 Mar 1862

2) The Life of an Actress (8)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 10 Mar 1862, next 12 Mar 1862

3) The Pretty Horsebreaker (31)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 10 Mar 1862, next 12 Mar 1862

1) The Census (9)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 11 Mar 1862, next 13 Mar 1862

2) The Life of an Actress (9)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 11 Mar 1862, next 13 Mar 1862

3) The Pretty Horsebreaker (32)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 11 Mar 1862, next 13 Mar 1862

1) The Census (10)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 12 Mar 1862, next 14 Mar 1862

2) The Life of an Actress (10)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 12 Mar 1862, next 14 Mar 1862

3) The Pretty Horsebreaker (33)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 12 Mar 1862, next 14 Mar 1862

1) The Census (11)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 13 Mar 1862, next 15 Mar 1862

2) The Life of an Actress (11)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 13 Mar 1862, next 15 Mar 1862

3) The Pretty Horsebreaker (34)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 13 Mar 1862, next 15 Mar 1862

1) The Census (12)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 14 Mar 1862, next 17 Mar 1862

2) The Life of an Actress (12)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 14 Mar 1862, next 18 Mar 1862

3) The Pretty Horsebreaker (35)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 14 Mar 1862, next 24 Mar 1862

Special Performance Commemoration: St. Patrick's Day

1) The Census (13)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 15 Mar 1862

Cast Comment Complete cast restored

Colleen Bawn and Dublin Boy requested by London Irish Rifle Volunteers

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (94)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 8 Feb 1862, next 18 Mar 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

ADDS servant: Le Barr

3) The Dublin Boy (18)

Performances first 10 Feb 1862, previous 28 Feb 1862

1) The Life of an Actress (13)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 15 Mar 1862, next 19 Mar 1862

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (95)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 17 Mar 1862, next 19 Mar 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

ADDS servant: Le Barr

1) The Life of an Actress (14)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 18 Mar 1862, next 20 Mar 1862

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (96)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 18 Mar 1862, next 20 Mar 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

ADDS servant: Le Barr

1) The Life of an Actress (15)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 19 Mar 1862, next 21 Mar 1862

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (97)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 19 Mar 1862, next 21 Mar 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

ADDS servant: Le Barr

1) The Life of an Actress (16)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 20 Mar 1862, next 22 Mar 1862

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (98)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 20 Mar 1862, next 22 Mar 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

ADDS servant: Le Barr

1) The Life of an Actress (17)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 21 Mar 1862, next 24 Mar 1862

2) The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen (99)

Performances first 23 Sep 1861, previous 21 Mar 1862, next 23 Jun 1862

Cast as reference cast (23 Sep 1861)

ADDS servant: Le Barr

1) A Private Inquiry (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever AU: [Benjamin N. Webster]

Performances first 24 Mar 1862, next 25 Mar 1862

Genre (farce) entirely new farce

First Night Cast

Charles Madison (government clerk): David Fisher; Mr. Worricow (retired solicitor): J[ohn] L. Toole; Mr. Carder: [John] Billington; Straps: Le Barr; Emily Madison (Charles's wife): Miss Kate Bland; Laura Carder (Carder's wife): Miss Kate Kelly

Reference Cast

Charles Madison: L. J. Sefton Mr. Worricow: John L. Toole Mr. Carder: John Billington

Straps: Le Barr Emily Madison: Miss Kate Bland Laura Carder: Miss Kate Kelly

2) The Life of an Actress (18)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 22 Mar 1862, next 25 Mar 1862

3) The Pretty Horsebreaker (36)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 15 Mar 1862, next 25 Mar 1862

Cast Comment entire cast as shown 1/3/1862 reentered

1) A Private Inquiry (2)

Performances first 24 Mar 1862, previous 24 Mar 1862, next 26 Mar 1862

Cast as reference cast (24 Mar 1862)

BUT Charles Madison: David   Fisher

2) The Life of an Actress (19)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 24 Mar 1862, next 26 Mar 1862

3) The Pretty Horsebreaker (37)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 24 Mar 1862, next 26 Mar 1862

1) A Private Inquiry (3)

Performances first 24 Mar 1862, previous 25 Mar 1862, next 27 Mar 1862

2) The Life of an Actress (20)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 25 Mar 1862, next 27 Mar 1862

3) The Pretty Horsebreaker (38)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 25 Mar 1862, next 27 Mar 1862

1) A Private Inquiry (4)

Performances first 24 Mar 1862, previous 26 Mar 1862, next 28 Mar 1862

2) The Life of an Actress (21)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 26 Mar 1862, next 28 Mar 1862

3) The Pretty Horsebreaker (39)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 26 Mar 1862, next 28 Mar 1862

1) A Private Inquiry (5)

Performances first 24 Mar 1862, previous 27 Mar 1862, next 29 Mar 1862

2) The Life of an Actress (22)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 27 Mar 1862, next 29 Mar 1862

3) The Pretty Horsebreaker (40)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 27 Mar 1862, next 29 Mar 1862

1) A Private Inquiry (6)

Performances first 24 Mar 1862, previous 28 Mar 1862, next 31 Mar 1862

2) The Life of an Actress (23)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 28 Mar 1862, next 31 Mar 1862

3) The Pretty Horsebreaker (41)

Performances first 18 Nov 1861, previous 28 Mar 1862, next 11 Aug 1862

1) A Private Inquiry (7)

Performances first 24 Mar 1862, previous 29 Mar 1862, next 1 Apr 1862

2) The Life of an Actress (24)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 29 Mar 1862, next 1 Apr 1862

3) Ici On Parle Francais (1)

AU: Thomas J. Williams

Performances first 31 Mar 1862, next 1 Apr 1862

Genre (farce) screaming farce

First Night Cast

Major Regulus Rattan: S[amuel A.] Emery; Victor Dubois: [John] Billington; Mr. Spriggins: J[ohn] L. Toole; Mrs. Spriggins: Mrs. Henry Marston; Angelina (her daughter): Miss Laidlaw; Julia (wife of Rattan): Miss Kate Bland; Anna Maria (maid-of-all-work): Miss Kate Kelly

Reference Cast

Major Regulus Rattan: Samuel A.    Emery Victor Dubois: John Billington Mr. Spriggins: John L. Toole Mrs. Spriggins: Mrs. Henry

Marston Angelina: Miss Laidlaw Julia: Miss Kate Bland Anna Maria: Miss Kate Kelly

General Non-Title Information

overture (from Olga): [A. Deplace]; overture (from Zanetta): [[Daniel F.] Auber]; polka: "Violet Polka" [J. Riviere]; redowa: "The Prettiest Flower" [N. Bousquet]; waltzes: "The Whirligig" [J. Riviere]; quadrille: "Durham" [Wustermann]; cornet solo: "Grand Bolero" [J. Leindhem]

1) A Private Inquiry (8)

Performances first 24 Mar 1862, previous 31 Mar 1862, next 2 Apr 1862

2) The Life of an Actress (25)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 31 Mar 1862, next 2 Apr 1862

3) Ici On Parle Francais (2)

Performances first 31 Mar 1862, previous 31 Mar 1862, next 2 Apr 1862

1) A Private Inquiry (9)

Performances first 24 Mar 1862, previous 1 Apr 1862, next 3 Apr 1862

2) The Life of an Actress (26)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 1 Apr 1862, next 3 Apr 1862

3) Ici On Parle Francais (3)

Performances first 31 Mar 1862, previous 1 Apr 1862, next 3 Apr 1862

1) A Private Inquiry (10)

Performances first 24 Mar 1862, previous 2 Apr 1862, next 4 Apr 1862

2) The Life of an Actress (27)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 2 Apr 1862, next 4 Apr 1862

3) Ici On Parle Francais (4)

Performances first 31 Mar 1862, previous 2 Apr 1862, next 4 Apr 1862

1) A Private Inquiry (11)

Performances first 24 Mar 1862, previous 3 Apr 1862, next 5 Apr 1862

2) The Life of an Actress (28)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 3 Apr 1862, next 5 Apr 1862

3) Ici On Parle Francais (5)

Performances first 31 Mar 1862, previous 3 Apr 1862, next 5 Apr 1862

1) A Private Inquiry (12)

Performances first 24 Mar 1862, previous 4 Apr 1862, next 7 Apr 1862

2) The Life of an Actress (29)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 4 Apr 1862, next 7 Apr 1862

3) Ici On Parle Francais (6)

Performances first 31 Mar 1862, previous 4 Apr 1862, next 7 Apr 1862

1) A Private Inquiry (13)

Performances first 24 Mar 1862, previous 5 Apr 1862, next 8 Apr 1862

2) The Life of an Actress (30)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 5 Apr 1862, next 8 Apr 1862

3) Ici On Parle Francais (7)

Performances first 31 Mar 1862, previous 5 Apr 1862, next 8 Apr 1862

1) A Private Inquiry (14)

Performances first 24 Mar 1862, previous 7 Apr 1862, next 9 Apr 1862

2) The Life of an Actress (31)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 7 Apr 1862, next 9 Apr 1862

3) Ici On Parle Francais (8)

Performances first 31 Mar 1862, previous 7 Apr 1862, next 9 Apr 1862

1) A Private Inquiry (15)

Performances first 24 Mar 1862, previous 8 Apr 1862, next 10 Apr 1862

2) The Life of an Actress (32)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 8 Apr 1862, next 10 Apr 1862

3) Ici On Parle Francais (9)

Performances first 31 Mar 1862, previous 8 Apr 1862, next 10 Apr 1862

1) A Private Inquiry (16)

Performances first 24 Mar 1862, previous 9 Apr 1862, next 11 Apr 1862

2) The Life of an Actress (33)

Performances first 1 Mar 1862, previous 9 Apr 1862, next 11 Apr 1862

3) Ici On Parle Francais (10)

Performances first 31 Mar 1862, previous 9 Apr 1862, next 11 Apr 1862