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Contents

• The Season

• Daily Calendar For 1896-1897

• First Performance of Aug 1896

• First Performance of Sep 1896

• First Performance of Oct 1896

• First Performance of Nov 1896

• First Performance of Dec 1896

• First Performance of Jan 1897

• First Performance of Feb 1897

• First Performance of Mar 1897

• First Performance of Apr 1897

• First Performance of May 1897

• First Performance of Jun 1897

• First Performance of Jul 1897

• First Performance of Aug 1897

• First Performance of Sep 1897

• Theatre Information

• Seasonal Dates

• Theatre Management And Functionaries

• Authors/Pieces

• Musical Composers And Arrangers

• Actors

• Actresses

• Pieces Performed And Summary Cast Lists

• Genre

• Music, Composers and Musicians

The Season

The Adelphi fall season started with Boys Together, an "original drama" by Haddon Chambers and Comyns Carr billed in the Times as an "innovation in melodrama" (27 August 1896). The innovation was that greed was not the reason for the villain's dastardly behavior, but unreasoning, undying hatred. The plot still had a persecuted hero, some ambitious settings, and the climactic confrontation between hero and villain at the climax.

While the play was described as a praiseworthy attempt to leave the beaten path of conventional melodrama, it failed to convince the critics. The author's work was compared unfavorably with Henry Pettitt in his former successes. They especially took Comyns Carr to task, accusing him of letting material considerations take precedence over those of art.

The story concerns the fortunes of two men who had been to school together as boys (hence the title).

The hero, Frank Villars, is about to sail with his regiment to Egypt when the villain, Hugo Forsyth, reappears in his life. Forsyth hates Villars because of a "well-deserved" boyhood thrashing. A further complication arises because Forsyth is the husband of Ethel Wood, Villars' betrothed. She believes him dead.

Off the two men go to Egypt, only to be captured and imprisoned, giving Forsyth a great opportunity to plot and carry out his revenge. He almost succeeds, and Villars pursues the villain to exact his own vengeance. The climax of the play takes place in the Tyrol, where Villars has tracked Forsyth. The two struggle and find themselves suspended precariously over an abyss. This scene was immortalized on theatre posters. In vain, Villars tries to save his enemy. Once more good triumphs over evil, and the hero returns to the arms of the long-suffering heroine. It was Adelphi melodrama at its best.

William Terriss was described by reviewers as showing tremendous energy while declaiming his lines with inflated chest and noble accent. Faint praise perhaps, but after the description of Jessie Millward's tearful fashion plate, and Harry Nicholls doing all that was "feasible" in the comic relief, moderate enthusiasm was as much as could be expected.

The elaborate staging also came in for praise, as it often did in Adelphi melodramas. Special mention was made of both the scenes in the Sudan and the backdrop of the Tyrolean Mountain peaks in the finale. After opening on 26 August, it ran through 5 December 1896.

On 23 December 1896, the Adelphi winter season opened with a revival of Black-Eyed Susan by Douglas Jerrold. The play had originally opened some 70 years before but remained a perennial favorite. For many years, T. P. Cooke had been identified with the part of William in this nautical drama. It was a credit to Terriss that his hornpipe, yarns and songs could captivate audiences in much the same way.

The story concerns the carefree sailor, William, who is court-martialed for striking his superior officer. The incident was precipitated by an insult to Susan, played by Jessie Millward. Her performance was praised "for her really beautiful and superbly womanly portrait of the devoted Susan" (Theatre, 1 February 1897). Charles Fulton, Harry Nicholls and Vane Featherston were also commended.

Another revival, All That Glitters Is Not Gold, was added to the bill because of the comparative brevity of Black-Eyed Susan (two hours). Some of the actors were in both pieces. Among them were Luigi Lablache, J. D. Beveridge, Oscar Adye, Charles Fulton, Harry Nicholls and Kate Kearney. They were joined by Jarvis Widdicomb, and the Misses Margaret Halston and Vane Featherston. Although All That Glitters Is Not Gold was of the same period as Black-Eyed Susan, it did not elicit the same response. The play was referred to as less dramatically effective and even as better left in retirement. Retired it was in the first week of May to make way for an American import.

The American production of Secret Service opened 15 May 1897. The Theatre (1 June 1897) declared it "the best play of its kind which America has yet sent us." It follows the basic rules of melodrama and includes a war theme. The heroine of one side falls in love with the hero of the other. Love rises above politics. After bowing to these conditions, the author brought a small part of the American Civil War to the London Stage.

The action takes place at a home in Richmond, Virginia, while the city is under siege. A Northern spy in disguise in the home of a Confederate officer is trying to maneuver into a position for espionage, and inevitably falls in love with the general's daughter. There are many intricacies and twists within the plot, and plenty of opportunity for Northerners and Southerners to show their nobility.

The Times felt that Gillette went out of his way to provide a successful conclusion (17 May 1897, p. 15). In the natural course of events, the spy, once unmasked, would indeed be shot. However, both the heroine and the plot contrived to commute his death sentence to imprisonment.

The actors were all commended, from the forceful yet restrained performance of William Gillette, down to that of the merest supernumerary. There were many small parts in addition to the listed cast, which included Misses Ida Waterman, Blanche Walsh, Odette Tyler, Alice Leigh, and eighteen-year-old Ethel Barrymore.

The middle of June brought the return of Sarah Bernhardt making her annual visit. Her first presentation, Lorenzaccio, was an adaptation by M. Armand D'Artois from Alfred de Musset's four-act drama. Mme. Bernhardt apparently did her best, but the rest of the cast was judged "fairly adequate," with Darmont as the Duke Alexandre de Medicis receiving slightly more favorable mention (Theatre, 1 July 1897). Lorenzaccio was likened to a boyish Hamlet, fighting the oppressive rule of Florence by his relative, the Duke. The reviewers, on the other hand, felt the role to be nowhere near the complexity of a Hamlet.

The next play, Spiritisme, by Victorien Sardou, opened at the Adelphi on 6 July 1897. According to several sources, the play had had little previous success, in either Paris or America. One reason for inclusion of the play may have been the second act where the actress's powers were taxed to the upmost. Alas, not even Sarah Bernhardt could "galvanize into life a piece so inherently feeble and tedious" (Theatre, 1 August 1897). Conveniently, for all, the play had only three performances. The remainder of the plays in Mme. Bernhardt's season were familiar and favorites of her London audience.

La Dame Aux Camelias was performed six times. Written by the younger Dumas, the play was a favorite vehicle for Mme. Bernhardt. In the summer of '97 the play was presented in period costuming; bare shoulders for the women and plum-colored coats and nankeen trousers for the men.

Frou Frou was staged at the Adelphi at the same time as Mme. Rejane was playing in it at the Lyric. There was an obvious comparison, with the Times feeling that Mme. Bernhardt's identification with the part in the past was only one reason she seemed to be on the favorable side of the comparison (2 July 1897). The other French actress played the part with a different character, probably deliberately. The divine Sarah, the Times felt, would continue to interpret the character of Gilberte as the public had come to expect (2 July 1897, p. 10).

When the Bernhardt season concluded on July 14, the American company returned and continued performing Secret Service. When the Americans left on 4 August, the Adelphi Company, headed by William Terriss and Jessie Millward, took over. (For convenience, the editors have designated the productions as if they were different pieces). Despite the complete change in the cast, the English production was well received. The Adelphi troupe "closely imitated their predecessors in accent and make-up." Creagh Henry as the Southern secret service agent and Miss Georgie Esmond as Caroline Mitford received special mention. In its "somewhat louder key," the Times felt the month-long run an undeniable success (7 August 1897).

During the season, Agostino Gatti died. His funeral was held on 16 January 1897, and the theatre was dark.

TC

Daily Calendar For 1896-1897

1) Boys Together (1)

AU: C. Haddon Chambers, J. Comyns Carr

Performances first 26 Aug 1896, next 27 Aug 1896

Time 8:00 Genre (drama) new drama; 4 acts

First Night Cast

Frank Villars: William Terriss; Hugo Forsyth: W[illiam] L. Abingdon; Earl of Harpenden: C. W. Somerset; Tom Wrake: J[ames] D. Beveridge; Viscount Ayot: Harry Nicholls; Rudolph Klein: [William] Mackintosh; Hassan: Luigi Lablache; Colonel Lannock: Oscar Adye; Hon. Fred. Cholmondeley: James Lindsay; Captain Lister: E[dmund] Covington; Herbert Askew: Alban Attwood; Reginald Lane: J. W. Macdonald; orderly: Pollard; Peters: Webb Darleigh; Gurney: J. Cole; Ginger Smith: Alfred P. Phillips; Agha Fula: Cyril Melton; Arab messenger: Caleb Porter; Ethel Wood: Miss [Jessie] Millward; Lady Ayot: Miss Alice Kingsley; Mrs. Babbage: Miss Kate Kearney; Miriam: Miss Nesbitt

Reference Cast

Frank Villars: William Terriss Hugo Forsyth: William L.    Abingdon Earl of Harpenden: C. W.    Somerset Tom Wrake: James D. Beveridge Viscount Ayot: Harry Nicholls Rudolph Klein: William    Mackintosh Hassan: Luigi Lablache Colonel Lannock: Oscar Adye Hon. Fred. Cholmondeley: James    Lindsay Captain Lister: Edmund    Covington

Herbert Askew: Alban Attwood Reginald Lane: J. W. Macdonald orderly: Pollard Peters: Webb Darleigh Gurney: J. Cole Ginger Smith: Alfred P.    Phillips Agha Fula: Cyril Melton Arab messenger: Caleb Porter Ethel Wood: Miss Jessie    Millward Lady Ayot: Miss Alice Kingsley Mrs. Babbage: Miss Kate Kearney Miriam: Miss Nesbitt

DIR: Frederick G. Latham

[August 1883] I,i hotel in Southampton (W. Harford); [February 1885] II,i a city in the Soudan (W. Hann); [February 1885] II,ii the desert (W. Hann); III,i the lawn at Harpenden's house (Bruce Smith); III,ii hall in Carton Grange (Bruce Smith); IV,i a chalet in the Tyrol (W. Perkins); IV,ii the top of the pass (W. Perkins)

General Non-Title Information

overture: "Boys Together" [[John] Crook]; potpourri: "Der Vogelhandler" [[Karl] Zeller]; waltz: "La Gitana" [[Ernest] Bucalossi]; selection: "Chants du Voyager" [[Ignacy J.] Paderewski]; selection: "Toreador" [[Anton G.] Rubinstein]; selection: "Spanish Dance" [Pizzi]; selection (from Faust): [Charles F. Gounod] "A Resolve" [E[duard] Lassen]; "All Souls Day" [E[duard] Lassen]; "Czardas" [Michiels]

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Source Comment hand dated PROG: 17 Sep 1895

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1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (1)

AU: Thomas Morton, John M. Morton

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, next 24 Dec 1896

Time 7:45 Genre (farce) domestic comedy; 2 acts

First Night Cast

Sir Arthur Lassells: Luigi Lablache; Jasper Plum: J[ames] D. Beveridge; Stephen Plum: Cha[rle]s J. Fulton; Frederick Plum: Oscar Adye; Toby Twinkle: Harry Nicholls; Harris: Jarvis Widdicomb; Lady Valeria: Miss Margaret Halstan; Lady Leatherbridge: Miss Kate Kearney; Martha Gibbs: Miss Vane Featherston

Reference Cast

Sir Arthur Lassells: Luigi    Lablache Jasper Plum: James D. Beveridge Stephen Plum: Charles J. Fulton Frederick Plum: Oscar Adye Toby Twinkle: Harry Nicholls Harris: Jarvis Widdicomb

Lady Valeria: Miss Margaret    Halstan Lady Leatherbridge: Miss Kate    Kearney Martha Gibbs: Miss Vane    Featherston

DIR: Frederick G. Latham

I,i room in Jasper Plum's factory (W. Harford); II,i drawing room in Jasper Plum's house (W. Harford)

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (1)

AU: Douglas W. Jerrold, COMP: T. W. Blewitt

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, next 24 Dec 1896

Time 9:00 Genre (musical drama) famous nautical drama; 2 acts

First Night Cast

William: William Terriss; Capt. Crosstree: Cha[rle]s J. Fulton; Hatchett: Oscar Adye; Raker: H. Trant Fischer; Doggrass: J[ames] D. Beveridge; admiral: Luigi Lablache; Jacob Twig: Cyril Melton; Gnatbrain: Harry Nicholls; Blue Peter: Cha[rle]s Fisher; Seaweed: Jarvis Widdicomb; Quid: Webb Darleigh; Lieut. Pike: W[illia]m Dempsey; midshipman: Denton; Ploughshare: [Paul] Vincent; Susan: Miss [Jessie] Millward; Dolly Mayflower: Miss Vane Featherston; sailors, midshipmen, officers

Cast Comment Vincent's first name taken from a program in 1899; There are several sources without dates on them. The following pairings appear--Raker: J. H. Brewer, Blue Peter: Alfred Phillips and Chas. Fulton, but we cannot date them. The role of midshipman is sometimes omitted

Reference Cast

William: William Terriss Capt. Crosstree: Charles J.    Fulton Hatchett: Oscar Adye Raker: H. Trant Fischer Doggrass: James D. Beveridge admiral: Luigi Lablache Jacob Twig: Cyril Melton Gnatbrain: Harry Nicholls

Blue Peter: Charles Fisher Seaweed: Jarvis Widdicomb Quid: Webb Darleigh Lieut. Pike: William Dempsey midshipman: Denton Ploughshare: Paul Vincent Susan: Miss Jessie Millward Dolly Mayflower: Miss Vane    Featherston

DIR: Frederick G. Latham

I,i view of the country near Deal (W. Harford); I,ii Dame Hatley's cottage (W. Harford); I,iii a street in Old Deal (W. Harford); I,iv a view of the Downs (W. Harford); I,v Dame Hatley's cottage (W. Harford); I,vi a view of the downs (W. Harford); II,i the state cabin (W. Perkins); II,ii the gun room (W. Perkins); II,iii the deck of the ship (W. Perkins)

General Non-Title Information

march: "Forward" [[Karl?] Doppler]; medley selection: [[John] Crook]; entr'acte: "Merry Troopers" [L. Elsen]; new nautical overture (from Black-Eyed Susan): [[John] Crook]; waltz: "Lustige Bruder" [Rob. Wollstedt]; waltz: "le Vieux Zouave" [Ad. Gauwin] music entries fr LTM prog 23/12/1896

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Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 13 Jan 1897, next 15 Jan 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (22)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 13 Jan 1897, next 15 Jan 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (20)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 14 Jan 1897, next 16 Jan 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (23)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 14 Jan 1897, next 16 Jan 1897

1) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (24)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 15 Jan 1897, next 16 Jan 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (21)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 15 Jan 1897, next 19 Jan 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (25)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 16 Jan 1897, next 19 Jan 1897

DARK: Funeral of Agostino Gatti

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (22)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 16 Jan 1897, next 20 Jan 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (26)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 16 Jan 1897, next 20 Jan 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (23)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 19 Jan 1897, next 21 Jan 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (27)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 19 Jan 1897, next 21 Jan 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (24)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 20 Jan 1897, next 22 Jan 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (28)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 20 Jan 1897, next 22 Jan 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (25)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 21 Jan 1897, next 23 Jan 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (29)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 21 Jan 1897, next 23 Jan 1897

1) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (30)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 22 Jan 1897, next 23 Jan 1897

Source Comment hand dated PROG: 23 Jan 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (26)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 22 Jan 1897, next 25 Jan 1897

Time 7:45

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (31)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 23 Jan 1897, next 25 Jan 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (27)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 23 Jan 1897, next 26 Jan 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (32)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 23 Jan 1897, next 26 Jan 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (28)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 25 Jan 1897, next 27 Jan 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (33)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 25 Jan 1897, next 27 Jan 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (29)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 26 Jan 1897, next 28 Jan 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (34)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 26 Jan 1897, next 28 Jan 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (30)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 27 Jan 1897, next 29 Jan 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (35)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 27 Jan 1897, next 29 Jan 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (31)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 28 Jan 1897, next 30 Jan 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (36)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 28 Jan 1897, next 30 Jan 1897

1) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (37)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 29 Jan 1897, next 30 Jan 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (32)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 29 Jan 1897, next 1 Feb 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (38)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 30 Jan 1897, next 1 Feb 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (33)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 30 Jan 1897, next 2 Feb 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (39)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 30 Jan 1897, next 2 Feb 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (34)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 1 Feb 1897, next 3 Feb 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (40)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 1 Feb 1897, next 3 Feb 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (35)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 2 Feb 1897, next 4 Feb 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (41)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 2 Feb 1897, next 4 Feb 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (36)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 3 Feb 1897, next 5 Feb 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (42)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 3 Feb 1897, next 5 Feb 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (37)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 4 Feb 1897, next 6 Feb 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (43)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 4 Feb 1897, next 6 Feb 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (38)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 5 Feb 1897, next 8 Feb 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (44)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 5 Feb 1897, next 8 Feb 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (39)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 6 Feb 1897, next 9 Feb 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (45)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 6 Feb 1897, next 9 Feb 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (40)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 8 Feb 1897, next 10 Feb 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (46)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 8 Feb 1897, next 10 Feb 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (41)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 9 Feb 1897, next 11 Feb 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (47)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 9 Feb 1897, next 11 Feb 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (42)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 10 Feb 1897, next 12 Feb 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (48)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 10 Feb 1897, next 12 Feb 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (43)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 11 Feb 1897, next 13 Feb 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (49)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 11 Feb 1897, next 13 Feb 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (44)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 12 Feb 1897, next 15 Feb 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (50)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 12 Feb 1897, next 15 Feb 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (45)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 13 Feb 1897, next 16 Feb 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (51)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 13 Feb 1897, next 16 Feb 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (46)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 15 Feb 1897, next 17 Feb 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (52)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 15 Feb 1897, next 17 Feb 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (47)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 16 Feb 1897, next 18 Feb 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (53)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 16 Feb 1897, next 18 Feb 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (48)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 17 Feb 1897, next 19 Feb 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (54)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 17 Feb 1897, next 19 Feb 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (49)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 18 Feb 1897, next 20 Feb 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (55)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 18 Feb 1897, next 20 Feb 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (50)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 19 Feb 1897, next 22 Feb 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (56)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 19 Feb 1897, next 22 Feb 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (51)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 20 Feb 1897, next 23 Feb 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (57)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 20 Feb 1897, next 23 Feb 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (52)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 22 Feb 1897, next 24 Feb 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (58)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 22 Feb 1897, next 24 Feb 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (53)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 23 Feb 1897, next 25 Feb 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (59)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 23 Feb 1897, next 25 Feb 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (54)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 24 Feb 1897, next 26 Feb 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (60)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 24 Feb 1897, next 26 Feb 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (55)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 25 Feb 1897, next 27 Feb 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (61)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 25 Feb 1897, next 27 Feb 1897

Special Performance Charity: H.R.H. The Prince of Wales Hospital Fund

1) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (62)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 26 Feb 1897, next 27 Feb 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (56)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 26 Feb 1897, next 1 Mar 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (63)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 27 Feb 1897, next 1 Mar 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (57)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 27 Feb 1897, next 2 Mar 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (64)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 27 Feb 1897, next 2 Mar 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (58)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 1 Mar 1897, next 3 Mar 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (65)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 1 Mar 1897, next 3 Mar 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (59)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 2 Mar 1897, next 4 Mar 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (66)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 2 Mar 1897, next 4 Mar 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (60)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 3 Mar 1897, next 5 Mar 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (67)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 3 Mar 1897, next 5 Mar 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (61)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 4 Mar 1897, next 6 Mar 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (68)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 4 Mar 1897, next 6 Mar 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (62)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 5 Mar 1897, next 8 Mar 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (69)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 5 Mar 1897, next 8 Mar 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (63)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 6 Mar 1897, next 9 Mar 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (70)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 6 Mar 1897, next 9 Mar 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (64)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 8 Mar 1897, next 10 Mar 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (71)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 8 Mar 1897, next 10 Mar 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (65)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 9 Mar 1897, next 11 Mar 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (72)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 9 Mar 1897, next 11 Mar 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (66)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 10 Mar 1897, next 12 Mar 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (73)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 10 Mar 1897, next 12 Mar 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (67)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 11 Mar 1897, next 13 Mar 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (74)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 11 Mar 1897, next 13 Mar 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (68)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 12 Mar 1897, next 15 Mar 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (75)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 12 Mar 1897, next 15 Mar 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (69)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 13 Mar 1897, next 16 Mar 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (76)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 13 Mar 1897, next 16 Mar 1897

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (70)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 15 Mar 1897, next 17 Mar 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (77)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 15 Mar 1897, next 17 Mar 1897

Source Comment MS date on PROG: "St. Patrick's Day, 1897"

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (71)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 16 Mar 1897, next 18 Mar 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (78)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 16 Mar 1897, next 18 Mar 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (72)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 17 Mar 1897, next 19 Mar 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (79)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 17 Mar 1897, next 19 Mar 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (73)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 18 Mar 1897, next 20 Mar 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (80)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 18 Mar 1897, next 20 Mar 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (74)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 19 Mar 1897, next 22 Mar 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (81)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 19 Mar 1897, next 22 Mar 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (75)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 20 Mar 1897, next 23 Mar 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (82)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 20 Mar 1897, next 23 Mar 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (76)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 22 Mar 1897, next 24 Mar 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (83)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 22 Mar 1897, next 24 Mar 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (77)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 23 Mar 1897, next 25 Mar 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (84)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 23 Mar 1897, next 25 Mar 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (78)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 24 Mar 1897, next 26 Mar 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (85)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 24 Mar 1897, next 26 Mar 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (79)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 25 Mar 1897, next 27 Mar 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (86)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 25 Mar 1897, next 27 Mar 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (80)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 26 Mar 1897, next 29 Mar 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (87)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 26 Mar 1897, next 29 Mar 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (81)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 27 Mar 1897, next 30 Mar 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (88)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 27 Mar 1897, next 30 Mar 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (82)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 29 Mar 1897, next 31 Mar 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (89)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 29 Mar 1897, next 31 Mar 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (83)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 30 Mar 1897, next 1 Apr 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (90)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 30 Mar 1897, next 1 Apr 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (84)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 31 Mar 1897, next 2 Apr 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (91)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 31 Mar 1897, next 2 Apr 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (85)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 1 Apr 1897, next 3 Apr 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (92)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 1 Apr 1897, next 3 Apr 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (86)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 2 Apr 1897, next 5 Apr 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (93)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 2 Apr 1897, next 5 Apr 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (87)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 3 Apr 1897, next 6 Apr 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (94)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 3 Apr 1897, next 6 Apr 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (88)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 5 Apr 1897, next 7 Apr 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (95)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 5 Apr 1897, next 7 Apr 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (89)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 6 Apr 1897, next 8 Apr 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (96)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 6 Apr 1897, next 8 Apr 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (90)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 7 Apr 1897, next 9 Apr 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (97)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 7 Apr 1897, next 9 Apr 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (91)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 8 Apr 1897, next 10 Apr 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (98)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 8 Apr 1897, next 10 Apr 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (92)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 9 Apr 1897, next 19 Apr 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (99)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 9 Apr 1897, next 19 Apr 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

DARK: Passion Week

DARK: Passion Week

DARK: Passion Week

DARK: Passion Week

DARK: Good Friday

DARK: Passion Week

1) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (100)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 10 Apr 1897, next 19 Apr 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (93)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 10 Apr 1897, next 20 Apr 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (101)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 19 Apr 1897, next 20 Apr 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (94)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 19 Apr 1897, next 21 Apr 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (102)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 19 Apr 1897, next 21 Apr 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (95)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 20 Apr 1897, next 22 Apr 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (103)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 20 Apr 1897, next 22 Apr 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (96)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 21 Apr 1897, next 23 Apr 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (104)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 21 Apr 1897, next 23 Apr 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (97)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 22 Apr 1897, next 24 Apr 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (105)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 22 Apr 1897, next 24 Apr 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (98)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 23 Apr 1897, next 26 Apr 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (106)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 23 Apr 1897, next 26 Apr 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (99)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 24 Apr 1897, next 27 Apr 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (107)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 24 Apr 1897, next 27 Apr 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (100)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 26 Apr 1897, next 28 Apr 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (108)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 26 Apr 1897, next 28 Apr 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (101)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 27 Apr 1897, next 29 Apr 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (109)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 27 Apr 1897, next 29 Apr 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (102)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 28 Apr 1897, next 30 Apr 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (110)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 28 Apr 1897, next 30 Apr 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (103)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 29 Apr 1897, next 1 May 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (111)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 29 Apr 1897, next 1 May 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (104)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 30 Apr 1897, next 3 May 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (112)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 30 Apr 1897, next 3 May 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

Source Comment NN program announces "113 performance May 3, 1897"; New York

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (105)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 1 May 1897, next 4 May 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (113)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 1 May 1897, next 4 May 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (106)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 3 May 1897, next 5 May 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (114)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 3 May 1897, next 5 May 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (107)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 4 May 1897, next 6 May 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (115)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 4 May 1897, next 6 May 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (108)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 5 May 1897, next 7 May 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (116)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 5 May 1897, next 7 May 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (109)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 6 May 1897, next 8 May 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (117)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 6 May 1897, next 8 May 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

1) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (110)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 7 May 1897

2) Black-Eyed Susan [; or, All in the Downs] (118)

Performances first 23 Dec 1896, previous 7 May 1897

Cast as reference cast (23 Dec 1896)

OMITS Blue Peter: Charles   Fisher

DARK: Preparations for the new piece

DARK: Preparations for the new piece

DARK: Preparations for the new piece

DARK: Preparations for the new piece

DARK: Preparations for the new piece

Source Comment prog autographed by William Gillette and Ethel Barrymore. It appears to be 1st night prog Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (1)

Title Comment The American Company played until 12 June before transferring to the Comedy Theatre. They transferred back to the Adelphi on 15 July 1897. After three weeks, an Adelphi cast performed the piece. To simplify matters, the editors have designated the Adelphi cast as version I.
AU: William Gillette, COMP: William Furst

Performances first 15 May 1897, next 17 May 1897

Time 8:15 Genre (drama) new drama; 4 acts

First Night Cast

Brigadier-Gen. Nelson Randolph (commanding in Richmond): Joseph Brennan; Mrs. Gen. Varney (wife of a Southern officer of high rank): Miss Ida Waterman; Edith Varney (her daughter): Miss Blanche Walsh; Wilfred Varney (her youngest son): Henry M. Woodruff; Caroline Mitford (from across the street): Miss Odette Tyler; Lewis Dumont (United States Secret Service, known in Richmond as Captain Thorne): William Gillette; Henry Dumont (United States Secret Service, Lewis Dumont's brother): M. L. Alsop; Mr. Benton Arrelsford (Southern Secret Service): Campbell Gollan; Miss Kittridge (sewing for the hospital): Ethel Barrymore; Lieut. Maxwell: Francis Neilson; Martha (Negro house servant): Miss Alice Leigh; Jonas (Negro house servant): H[orace] D. James; Lieut. Foray (1st operator, military telegraph line): W[illiam] B. Smith; Lieut. Allison (2nd operator, military telegraph line): Louis Duval; Sergeant Wilson: I. N. Drew; Sgt. Ellington: Henry Wilton; Corporal Matson: H. A. Morey; Lieut. Tyree (artillery): Lionel Adams; Lieut. Ensing (artillery): Martin Schultz; cavalry orderly: Frederick Maynard; artillery orderly: Edward P. Hicks; messenger from the Winder Hospital: Ira Hards; first War Dept. messenger: J. W. Warterbury; second War Dept. messenger: Charles W. Giblin; third War Dept. messenger: W. E. Hyde; fourth War Dept. messenger: Albert H. Perry; messenger A: G. A. Hatch; messenger
B: Walter Brown; Eddinger: James Rickard

Cast Comment It seems that Miss Kittridge was played by May Marshall at some point. Woodruff's name is spelled Woodruffe in Wearing's American and British Theatrical Biography. Lionel Adams entered as Lyon Adams

Reference Cast

Brigadier-Gen. Nelson Randolph:    Joseph Brennan Mrs. Gen. Varney: Miss Ida    Waterman Edith Varney: Miss Blanche    Walsh Wilfred Varney: Henry M.    Woodruff Caroline Mitford: Miss Odette    Tyler Lewis Dumont: William Gillette Henry Dumont: M. L. Alsop Mr. Benton Arrelsford: Campbell    Gollan Miss Kittridge: Ethel Barrymore Lieut. Maxwell: Francis Neilson Martha: Miss Alice Leigh Jonas: Horace D. James Lieut. Foray: William B. Smith Lieut. Allison: Louis Duval Sergeant Wilson: I. N. Drew

Sgt. Ellington: Henry Wilton Corporal Matson: H. A. Morey Lieut. Tyree: Lionel Adams Lieut. Ensing: Martin Schultz cavalry orderly: Frederick    Maynard artillery orderly: Edward P.    Hicks messenger from the Winder    Hospital: Ira Hards first War Dept. messenger: J. W.    Warterbury second War Dept. messenger:    Charles W. Giblin third War Dept. messenger: W. E.    Hyde fourth War Dept. messenger:    Albert H. Perry messenger A: G. A. Hatch messenger B: Walter Brown Eddinger: James Rickard

i [8:00 pm] drawing room in General Varney's house--Franklin Street; II [8:45 pm] the same; III [9:30 pm] War Department telegraph office; IV [11:00 pm] drawing room at the Varney house

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (2)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 15 May 1897, next 18 May 1897

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (3)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 17 May 1897, next 19 May 1897

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (4)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 18 May 1897, next 20 May 1897

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (5)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 19 May 1897, next 21 May 1897

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (6)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 20 May 1897, next 22 May 1897

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (7)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 21 May 1897, next 24 May 1897

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (8)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 22 May 1897, next 25 May 1897

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (9)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 24 May 1897, next 26 May 1897

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (10)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 25 May 1897, next 26 May 1897

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (11)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 26 May 1897, next 27 May 1897

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (12)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 26 May 1897, next 28 May 1897

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (13)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 27 May 1897, next 29 May 1897

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (14)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 28 May 1897, next 1 Jun 1897

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (15)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 29 May 1897, next 2 Jun 1897

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (16)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 1 Jun 1897, next 3 Jun 1897

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (17)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 2 Jun 1897, next 3 Jun 1897

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (18)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 3 Jun 1897, next 4 Jun 1897

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (19)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 3 Jun 1897, next 5 Jun 1897

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (20)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 4 Jun 1897, next 7 Jun 1897

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (21)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 5 Jun 1897, next 8 Jun 1897

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (22)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 7 Jun 1897, next 9 Jun 1897

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (23)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 8 Jun 1897, next 9 Jun 1897

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (24)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 9 Jun 1897, next 10 Jun 1897

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (25)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 9 Jun 1897, next 11 Jun 1897

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (26)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 10 Jun 1897, next 12 Jun 1897

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (27)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 11 Jun 1897, next 15 Jul 1897

DARK: Preparations for the Theatre-francaise Company

DARK: Preparations for the Theatre-francaise Company

DARK: Preparations for the Theatre-francaise Company

Special Performance Non-resident company: Theatre-francaise, Paris

1) Lorenzaccio (1)

AU: Alfred de Musset, ADPT: Armand d' Artois, COMP: Paul Puget

Performances first 17 Jun 1897, next 18 Jun 1897

Time 8:15; Lang French Genre (drama) drama; 5 acts

First Night Cast

Lorenzo de Medicis: Mme. Sarah H. Bernhardt; Philippe Strozzi: Mons. Bremont; Alexandre de Medicis: Mons. [Albert] Darmont; Pierre Strozzi: Mons. Laroche; Scoronconcolo (Spadassin): Mons. Angelo; un precepteur: Mons. Chameroy; Julien Salviati: Mons. Deneubourg; Venturi: Mons. Lacroix; Le Cardinal Cibo Malaspina: Mons. J[ean] Dara; Giomo le Hongrois: Mons. Colas; Sire Maurice: Mons. Ripert; Leon Strozzi (prier de Capone): Mons. Teste; Bindo Altoviti: Mons. Piron; Tebaldeo: Mons. [Andre] Brule; un marchand: Mons. Guiraud; Thomas Strozzi: Mons. Stebler; Valori: Mons. Camus; Maffio: Mons. [Armand?] Gerard; un orfevre: Mons. [Augustus] Pitou; un officier Allemand: Leclerc; Le Petit Strozzi: Mons. Fernand; Le Petit Salviati: Mons. Gueringer; La Marquise Cibo: Mlle. Blanche Dufrene; Marie Soderini: Mlle. Marie Grandet; Catherine Ginori: Mlle. Seylor; Louise Strozzi: Mlle. [Marguerite] Labady; ecoliers: Mlle. Yves Roland, Mlle. Desvergers; une dame: Mlle. Boulanger; Mons. Angelo (page): Mlle. Berthilde

Cast Comment all actresses in this company are given the title "Mmes."

Reference Cast

Lorenzo de Medicis: Mme. Sarah    H. Bernhardt Philippe Strozzi: Mons. Bremont Alexandre de Medicis: Mons.    Albert Darmont Pierre Strozzi: Mons. Laroche Scoronconcolo: Mons. Angelo un precepteur: Mons. Chameroy Julien Salviati: Mons.    Deneubourg Venturi: Mons. Lacroix Le Cardinal Cibo Malaspina:    Mons. Jean Dara Giomo le Hongrois: Mons. Colas Sire Maurice: Mons. Ripert Leon Strozzi: Mons. Teste Bindo Altoviti: Mons. Piron Tebaldeo: Mons. Andre Brule un marchand: Mons. Guiraud Thomas Strozzi: Mons. Stebler

Valori: Mons. Camus Maffio: Mons. Armand? Gerard un orfevre: Mons. Augustus    Pitou un officier Allemand: Leclerc Le Petit Strozzi: Mons. Fernand Le Petit Salviati: Mons.    Gueringer La Marquise Cibo: Mlle. Blanche    Dufrene Marie Soderini: Mlle. Marie    Grandet Catherine Ginori: Mlle. Seylor Louise Strozzi: Mlle. Marguerite    Labady ecoliers:    Mlle. Yves Roland    Mlle. Desvergers une dame: Mlle. Boulanger Mons. Angelo: Mlle. Berthilde

DES: W. Harford I a street in Florence; II Lorenzaccio's chamber; III the home of the Strozzis; IV a room in Alexandre de Medici's palace; V Lorenzaccio's chamber

Special Performance Non-resident company: Theatre-francaise, Paris

1) Lorenzaccio (2)

Performances first 17 Jun 1897, previous 17 Jun 1897, next 19 Jun 1897

Special Performance Non-resident company: Theatre-francaise, Paris

1) Lorenzaccio (3)

Performances first 17 Jun 1897, previous 18 Jun 1897, next 19 Jun 1897

Source Comment Hand dated PROG: 19 Jun 1897 Special Performance Non-resident company: Theatre-francaise, Paris

1) Lorenzaccio (4)

Performances first 17 Jun 1897, previous 19 Jun 1897, next 21 Jun 1897

Special Performance Non-resident company: Theatre-francaise, Paris

1) Lorenzaccio (5)

Performances first 17 Jun 1897, previous 19 Jun 1897, next 23 Jun 1897

DARK: Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee

1) Lorenzaccio (6)

Performances first 17 Jun 1897, previous 21 Jun 1897, next 24 Jun 1897

1) Lorenzaccio (7)

Performances first 17 Jun 1897, previous 23 Jun 1897

1) La Dame aux Camelias (1)

AU: Alexandre Dumas fils

Performances first 25 Jun 1897, next 26 Jun 1897

Time 8:15; Lang French Genre (tragedy) play; 5 acts

First Night Cast

Marguerite Gauthier: Mme. Sarah H. Bernhardt; Prudence: Mlle. Marie Grandet; Nichette: Mlle. Seylor; Nanine: Mlle. Boulanger; Olympe: Mlle. [Marguerite] Labady; Anais: Mlle. Rockmann; Adele: Mlle. O. Van Reysen; Clara: Mlle. M. Van Reysen; Armand Duval: Mons. Lucien[-Germain] Guitry; St. Gaudens: Mons. Chameroy; De Narville: Mons. Angelo; Gaston Rieux: Mons. Lefrancais; Georges Duval: Mons. Piron; Gustave: Mons. Deneubourg; Comte de Giray: Mons. Jean Dara; Arthur: Mons. [Andre] Brule; domestique: Mons. Stebler; commissionaire: Mons. Camus

Reference Cast

Marguerite Gauthier: Mme. Sarah    H. Bernhardt Prudence: Mlle. Marie Grandet Nichette: Mlle. Seylor Nanine: Mlle. Boulanger Olympe: Mlle. Marguerite Labady Anais: Mlle. Rockmann Adele: Mlle. O. Van Reysen Clara: Mlle. M. Van Reysen Armand Duval: Mons.

Lucien-Germain Guitry St. Gaudens: Mons. Chameroy De Narville: Mons. Angelo Gaston Rieux: Mons. Lefrancais Georges Duval: Mons. Piron Gustave: Mons. Deneubourg Comte de Giray: Mons. Jean Dara Arthur: Mons. Andre Brule domestique: Mons. Stebler commissionaire: Mons. Camus

Source Comment hand dated PROG: 26 Jun 1897

1) La Dame aux Camelias (2)

Performances first 25 Jun 1897, previous 25 Jun 1897, next 26 Jun 1897

1) La Dame aux Camelias (3)

Performances first 25 Jun 1897, previous 26 Jun 1897, next 12 Jul 1897

1) Magda (1)

AU: Herman Sudermann, TRANS: W. Remon

Performances first 28 Jun 1897, next 29 Jun 1897

Genre (comedy) play; 4 acts

First Night Cast

Magda: Mme. Sarah H. Bernhardt; Heffterdingk: Mons. [Albert] Darmont; De Kelbs: Mons. Chameroy; Max: Mons. Deneubourg; Augusta: Mlle. Marie Grandet; performers: Mons. Angelo, Mlle. Seylor, Mlle. [Marguerite] Labady, Mlle. [O.?] Van Reysen

Reference Cast

Magda: Mme. Sarah H. Bernhardt Heffterdingk: Mons. Albert    Darmont De Kelbs: Mons. Chameroy Max: Mons. Deneubourg Augusta: Mlle. Marie Grandet

performers:    Mons. Angelo    Mlle. Seylor    Mlle. Marguerite Labady    Mlle. O.? Van Reysen

1) Magda (2)

Performances first 28 Jun 1897, previous 28 Jun 1897, next 30 Jun 1897

1) Magda (3)

Performances first 28 Jun 1897, previous 29 Jun 1897

1) Frou-Frou (1)

AU: Henri Meilhac, Ludovic Helevy

Performances first 30 Jun 1897, next 1 Jul 1897

Lang French Genre (comedy) comedy; 5 acts

First Night Cast

De Sartorys: Mons. Bremont; Baron de Cambri: Mons. Angelo; Brigard: Mons. Chameroy; Valreas: Mons. Deneubourg; Georges: Mons. Fernand; Gilberte: Mme. Sarah H. Bernhardt; Louise: Mlle. Blanche Dufrene; Baronne de Cambri: Mlle. [Marguerite] Labady; gouvernante: Mlle. Marie Grandet; Pauline: Mlle. Seylor

Cast Comment Cast taken from Wearing with the exception of the last two pairs

Reference Cast

De Sartorys: Mons. Bremont Baron de Cambri: Mons. Angelo Brigard: Mons. Chameroy Valreas: Mons. Deneubourg Georges: Mons. Fernand Gilberte: Mme. Sarah H.    Bernhardt

Louise: Mlle. Blanche Dufrene Baronne de Cambri: Mlle.    Marguerite Labady gouvernante: Mlle. Marie    Grandet Pauline: Mlle. Seylor

1) Frou-Frou (2)

Performances first 30 Jun 1897, previous 30 Jun 1897, next 2 Jul 1897

1) Frou-Frou (3)

Performances first 30 Jun 1897, previous 1 Jul 1897, next 3 Jul 1897

1) Frou-Frou (4)

Performances first 30 Jun 1897, previous 2 Jul 1897

1) Fedora (1)

AU: Victorien Sardou

Performances first 3 Jul 1897, next 5 Jul 1897

Time 8:15; Lang French Genre (drama) drama; 4 acts

First Night Cast

La Princess Fedora Romazoff: Mme. Sarah H. Bernhardt; La Comtesse Olga: Mlle. [Andree] Canti; Dmitri: Mlle. Seylor; Mlle. de Tournis: Mlle. [Marguerite] Labady; Baronne Ockar: Mlle. Boulanger; Marka: Mlle. O. Van Reysen; Loris Ipanoff: Mons. [Albert] Darmont; M. de Siriex: Mons. Angelo; Gretch: Mons. Chameroy; Rouvel: Mons. Deneubourg; Tchileff: Mons. Lacroix; Desire: Mons. Colas; Cyrille: Mons. Piron; Boroff: Mons. J[ean] Dara; [Le Docteur] Loreck: Mons. Ripert; Basile: Mons. Guiraud; le portier: Mons. Stebler; Ivan: Mons. Bertaud

Cast Comment Times also shows Marie Grandet and Mons. Bremont as playing in this piece

Reference Cast

La Princess Fedora Romazoff:    Mme. Sarah H. Bernhardt La Comtesse Olga: Mlle. Andree    Canti Dmitri: Mlle. Seylor Mlle. de Tournis: Mlle.    Marguerite Labady Baronne Ockar: Mlle. Boulanger Marka: Mlle. O. Van Reysen Loris Ipanoff: Mons. Albert    Darmont

M. de Siriex: Mons. Angelo Gretch: Mons. Chameroy Rouvel: Mons. Deneubourg Tchileff: Mons. Lacroix Desire: Mons. Colas Cyrille: Mons. Piron Boroff: Mons. Jean Dara Le Docteur Loreck: Mons. Ripert Basile: Mons. Guiraud le portier: Mons. Stebler Ivan: Mons. Bertaud

I Captain Vladimir Jariskine's study, St. Petersburg; II Countess Olga's apartments, Paris; III Princess Fedora's residence on the banks of the Seine; IV Princess Fedora's residence, Paris

1) Fedora (2)

Performances first 3 Jul 1897, previous 3 Jul 1897

1) Spiritisme (1)

Title Comment 1st time in London
AU: Victorien Sardou

Performances first 6 Jul 1897, next 7 Jul 1897

Time 8:30; Lang French Genre (comedy) comedy; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Simone: Mme. Sarah H. Bernhardt; Thecla: Mlle. [Andree] Canti; Gilberte: Mlle. Seylor; Raymonde: Mlle. [Marguerite] Labady; Yvon: Mlle. O. Van Reysen; Delphine: Mlle. A. Van Reysen; D'Aubenas: Mons. Bremont; Valentin: Mons. Lefrancais; Marescot: Mons. Angelo; Parisot: Mons. Laroche; Stoudza: Mons. Deneubourg; Davidson: Mons. Ripert; Georges: Mons. J[ean] Dara; Des Aubiers: Mons. Guiraud; Philippe: Mons. Colas; Bastien: Mons. Stebler

Cast Comment Times also shows Marie Gradet and Mons. Chameroy as playing in this piece

Reference Cast

Simone: Mme. Sarah H. Bernhardt Thecla: Mlle. Andree Canti Gilberte: Mlle. Seylor Raymonde: Mlle. Marguerite    Labady Yvon: Mlle. O. Van Reysen Delphine: Mlle. A. Van Reysen D'Aubenas: Mons. Bremont Valentin: Mons. Lefrancais

Marescot: Mons. Angelo Parisot: Mons. Laroche Stoudza: Mons. Deneubourg Davidson: Mons. Ripert Georges: Mons. Jean Dara Des Aubiers: Mons. Guiraud Philippe: Mons. Colas Bastien: Mons. Stebler

I chez d'Aubenas a St. Jean de Luz; II chez Stoudza a St. Jean de Luz; III chez d'Aubenas a Ouiberon

1) Spiritisme (2)

Performances first 6 Jul 1897, previous 6 Jul 1897

1) La Tosca (1)

AU: Victorien Sardou

Performances first 8 Jul 1897, next 9 Jul 1897

Time 8:15; Lang French Genre (drama) drama; 5 acts, 6 tableaux

First Night Cast

Floria Tosca: Mme. Sarah H. Bernhardt; La Reine Marie Caroline: Mlle. A[ndree] Canti; La Princesse Orlonia: Mlle. Boulanger; Gennarino: Mlle. Seylor; Luciana: Mlle. O. Van Reysen; une suivante: Mlle. A. Van Reysen; Scarpia: Mons. [Albert] Darmont; Cavaradossi: Mons. Deneubourg; Mons. Angelotti: Mons. Angelo; Attavanti: Mons. Chameroy; Eusebe: Mons. Lacroix; Trevilhac: Mons. J[ean] Dara; Spoletta: Mons. Ripert; un monsignor: Mons. [Andre] Brule; Paesiello: Mons. Latour; Schiarrone: Mons. Teste; Trivulce: Mons. Colas; Capreola: Mons. Guiraud; un sergent: Mons. [Armand?] Gerard; le General: Mons. Stebler; Ceccho: Mons. [Edouard] Durand; le Procureur: Mons. Favart

Cast Comment Times lists M? Dufrene, Mlle. Grandet, Mons. Labady and Mons. Bremont, but no Mlle. Boulanger in the cast

Reference Cast

Floria Tosca: Mme. Sarah H.    Bernhardt La Reine Marie Caroline: Mlle.    Andree Canti La Princesse Orlonia: Mlle.    Boulanger Gennarino: Mlle. Seylor Luciana: Mlle. O. Van Reysen une suivante: Mlle. A.    Van Reysen Scarpia: Mons. Albert Darmont Cavaradossi: Mons. Deneubourg Mons. Angelotti: Mons. Angelo Attavanti: Mons. Chameroy

Eusebe: Mons. Lacroix Trevilhac: Mons. Jean Dara Spoletta: Mons. Ripert un monsignor: Mons. Andre Brule Paesiello: Mons. Latour Schiarrone: Mons. Teste Trivulce: Mons. Colas Capreola: Mons. Guiraud un sergent: Mons. Armand?    Gerard le General: Mons. Stebler Ceccho: Mons. Edouard Durand le Procureur: Mons. Favart

I the Church of St. Andrea; II in the Palazzo Farnese; III Cavaradossi's villa; IV the apartment of the Regent of Police in the Castle of St. Mons. Angelo; V,i [tableau] the chapel of condemned prisoners; V,ii [tableau] platform of the Castle of St. Mons. Angelo

1) La Tosca (2)

Performances first 8 Jul 1897, previous 8 Jul 1897, next 10 Jul 1897

1) La Tosca (3)

Performances first 8 Jul 1897, previous 9 Jul 1897, next 10 Jul 1897

1) La Tosca (4)

Performances first 8 Jul 1897, previous 10 Jul 1897

1) La Dame aux Camelias (4)

Performances first 25 Jun 1897, previous 26 Jun 1897, next 14 Jul 1897

Cast as reference cast (25 Jun 1897)

BUT Nanine: Mlle. Darmont

Cast Comment This cast change is speculative since the Times does not give roles

1) L' Etrangere (1)

AU: Alexandre Dumas fils

Performances first 13 Jul 1897, next 14 Jul 1897

Lang French Genre (comedy) comedy; 5 acts

First Night Cast

Duc de Septmonts: Mons. [Lucien-Germain] Guitry; Gerard: Mons. [Albert] Darmont; Remonin: Mons. Chameroy; Clarkson: Mons. Laroche; Moriceau: Mons. Lacroix; Mistress Clarkson: Mme. Sarah H. Bernhardt; Marquise de Rumieres: Mlle. Marie Grandet; Catherine de Septmonts: Mlle. Blanche Dufrene; unk1: Mlle. [Marguerite] Labady; unk2: Mlle. [O.?] Van Reysen

Cast Comment This cast is taken from Wearing, ii, 681

Reference Cast

Duc de Septmonts: Mons.    Lucien-Germain Guitry Gerard: Mons. Albert Darmont Remonin: Mons. Chameroy Clarkson: Mons. Laroche Moriceau: Mons. Lacroix Mistress Clarkson: Mme. Sarah H.

Bernhardt Marquise de Rumieres: Mlle.    Marie Grandet Catherine de Septmonts: Mlle.    Blanche Dufrene unk1: Mlle. Marguerite Labady unk2: Mlle. O.? Van Reysen

1) L' Etrangere (2)

Performances first 13 Jul 1897, previous 13 Jul 1897

Cast as reference cast (13 Jul 1897)

BUT Gerard: Mons. Angelo Clarkson: Mons. Deneubourg Marquise de Rumieres: Mlle.   Seylor

Cast Comment These changes are speculative

Special Performance Non-resident company: Theatre-Francaise, Paris

1) La Dame aux Camelias (5)

Performances first 25 Jun 1897, previous 12 Jul 1897

Cast as reference cast (25 Jun 1897)

BUT Nanine: Mlle. Darmont

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (28)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 12 Jun 1897, next 16 Jul 1897

Cast as reference cast (15 May 1897)

BUT Caroline Mitford: Miss Hope   Ross Miss Kittridge: Miss May   Marshall

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (29)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 15 Jul 1897, next 17 Jul 1897

Cast as reference cast (15 May 1897)

BUT Caroline Mitford: Miss Hope   Ross Miss Kittridge: Miss May   Marshall

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (30)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 16 Jul 1897, next 19 Jul 1897

Cast as reference cast (15 May 1897)

BUT Caroline Mitford: Miss Hope   Ross Miss Kittridge: Miss May   Marshall

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (31)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 17 Jul 1897, next 20 Jul 1897

Cast as reference cast (15 May 1897)

BUT Caroline Mitford: Miss Hope   Ross Miss Kittridge: Miss May   Marshall

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (32)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 19 Jul 1897, next 21 Jul 1897

Cast as reference cast (15 May 1897)

BUT Caroline Mitford: Miss Hope   Ross Miss Kittridge: Miss May   Marshall

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (33)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 20 Jul 1897, next 21 Jul 1897

Cast as reference cast (15 May 1897)

BUT Caroline Mitford: Miss Hope   Ross Miss Kittridge: Miss May   Marshall

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (34)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 21 Jul 1897, next 22 Jul 1897

Cast as reference cast (15 May 1897)

BUT Caroline Mitford: Miss Hope   Ross Miss Kittridge: Miss May   Marshall

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (35)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 21 Jul 1897, next 23 Jul 1897

Cast as reference cast (15 May 1897)

BUT Caroline Mitford: Miss Hope   Ross Miss Kittridge: Miss May   Marshall

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (36)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 22 Jul 1897, next 24 Jul 1897

Cast as reference cast (15 May 1897)

BUT Caroline Mitford: Miss Hope   Ross Miss Kittridge: Miss May   Marshall

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (37)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 23 Jul 1897, next 26 Jul 1897

Cast as reference cast (15 May 1897)

BUT Caroline Mitford: Miss Hope   Ross Miss Kittridge: Miss May   Marshall

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (38)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 24 Jul 1897, next 27 Jul 1897

Cast as reference cast (15 May 1897)

BUT Caroline Mitford: Miss Hope   Ross Miss Kittridge: Miss May   Marshall

Special Performance Non-resident company: By arrangement with Charles Frohman, Empire Theatre, New York

1) Secret Service (39)

Performances first 15 May 1897, previous 26 Jul 1897, next 28 Jul 1897

Cast as reference cast (15 May 1897)

BUT Caroline Mitford: Miss Hope   Ross Miss Kittridge: Miss May   Marshall