Annals of Cleveland

Theaters

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2062

Cleveland Morning Leader, 29 March 1864 (adv; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.7 ~ View at ChronAm

2062 - L. Mar. 29; adv:4/7 - The Atheneum Music hall announced its grand
opening of the season tonight. A list of performers including the Polish
Brothers, Miss Laura Bernard, and Mr. D. T. Conie is given. Prices of
adinission are 25 cents for the parquette and dress circle, 50 cents for
reserved orchestra stalls, two and three dollars for private boxes, and
50 to 75 cents for single seats in boxes. - - (5)

Index terms:

Atheneum music hall; Bernard, Miss Laura (entertainer); Conie, D. T. (entertainer); Polish Brothers (entertainers); *Theaters

2065

Cleveland Morning Leader, 29 April 1864 (3 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2065 - I, Apr. 29:4/2 - The Academy of Music held a crowded house last
night to hear the play, FANCHON THE CRICKET, and to see Maggie Mitchell
as "Little Fadet." Her delineation of character is most bewitching. Mr.
Ellsler plays "Father Barbeaud" with perfection. Mr. McCollom's "Landry"
and Mr. Lewis' "Didier" are more than comical. (3)

Index terms:

Academy of Music; Ellsler, John (actor); FANCHON THE CRICKET (play); Lewis, James (actor); McCollom, J. C., (actor); Mitchell, Maggie (actress)

2066

Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 April 1864 (3 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

2066 - L Apr. 30:4/4 - The Academy of Music presented MARG0T with Maggie
Mitchell playing the leading role. Mr. and Mrs. Dickson and Messrs.
Carroll and Stuart were welcomed back. Messrs. Mitchell and Ellsler
danced the Irish jig. (3)

Index terms:

Academy of Music; Carroll (actor \; Dickson, James (actor); Dickson, Mrs. James (actress); Ellsler, John (actor); Mitchell (actor); Mitchell, Maggie (actress); Stoutt (actor)

2082

Cleveland Morning Leader, 12 May 1864 (3 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2082 - L. May 12:4/3 - THE LADY OF LYONS drew a large audience to the
Academy of Music. Miss Denin rendered beautifully the character of
"Pauline." Mr. McCollom as "Claude Melnotte" won enthusiastic applause.
Mrs. Dickson gave a very spirited bit of acting as the "Countess." (3)

Index terms:

Academy of Music; Denin, Kate (actress); Dickson, Mrs. James (actress); LADY OF LYONS (play); McCollom, J. C., (actor)

2087

Cleveland Morning Leader, 21 May 1864 (3 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.5 ~ View at ChronAm

2087 - L. May 21:4/5 - At the Academy of Music last night two excellent
dramas, SHANDY McGUIRE and ROBERT EMMET, were presented.
Mr. Ward delineated a humorous Irish character in both dramas and was
fully sustained by the company. He also recited "Shamoc O'Brien" with
great effect. Miss Maud Stanley sang a selected ballad with beauty and
pathos. - (3)

Index terms:

Academy of Music; Jackson House; ROBERT EMMET (play); SHANDY McGUIRE (play); Stanley, Miss Maud; Ward, James M. (actor)

2094

Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 May 1864 (2 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2094 - L. May 30:4/2 - (page dated May 28) - Mr. Adams' success as
"Charles de Moor"... has raised him still higher than ever in the estima-
tion of all true dramatic critics. The play itself was well rendered
throughout, and Mr. Ellsler achieved a wonderful success in his great
character of the old "Count." The funniest of funny farces MY
NEIGHBOR'S WIFE was splendidly given.
Tonight Mr. Adams makes his appearance in his greatest character, as
"Robert Landry," in the new and wonderfully successful play of THE
DEAD HEART. (2)

Index terms:

Adams, Edwin (actor); DEAD HEART, THE (play); MY NEIGHBOR'S WIFE (play)

2100

Cleveland Morning Leader, 6 June 1864 (7 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2100 - L June 6:4/2, 4 - At the Academy of Music (benefit of Edwin Adams)
THE HERETIC and BLACK EYED SUSAN were on the bill. The former is
a tragedy and Mr. Adams displayed great dramatic power. In the latter
he covered himself with glory. There is originality and simplicity in
his acting. This was his final appearance of the season. (7)

Index terms:

Academy of Music; Adams, Edwin (actor); HERETIC AND BLACK EYED SUSAN, THE (play)

2102

Cleveland Morning Leader, 8 June 1864 (3 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

2102 - L. June 8:4/4 - Miss M \tilda Heron appearing again last night in
her great role "Camille," was greeted with enthusiastic applause through-
out the performance. This is a rare opportunity for those wishing to hear
America's greatest actress. (3)

Index terms:

Heron Matilda (actress)

2111

Cleveland Morning Leader, 21 June 1864 (4 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.5 ~ View at ChronAm

2111 - L June 21:4/5 - At the Academy of Music last night occurred the
debut of the fair young artist playing incognito who assumed the role of
"Evadne" with great success. She had complete mastery of the text and
character. (4)

Index terms:

Academy of Music

2116

Cleveland Morning Leader, 28 June 1864 (6 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

2116 - L June 28:4/4 - TICKET OF LEAVE MAN is the drama now at the
Academy of Music. It had great success in England as well as here. Mrs.
Ellsler, as "Mary Edwards" surpassed herself. Mr. Ellsler as "Hawkshaw,
the detective" added fresh laurels to his fame. The house was crowded.
A successful run is predicted. (6)

Index terms:

Academy of Music; Ellsler, John (actor); England; TICKET OF LEAVE MAN (play)

2118

Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 June 1864 (6 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

2118 - L June 30:4/4, 5 - At the Academy of Music, Mrs. Bradshaw's benefit
the TICKET OF LEAVE MAN is meeting with tremendous success. A crowded
house greeted its third rendition, and delight was expressed at the manner
in which it was put upon the stage. Mr. McCollom as "Robert Brierly" ex-
cels himself in the fidelity of conception and spiritedness of rendition.
Mr. Ellsler's "John Ilawkshaw" displays a suppressed but intense power. Mr.
Lewis, as "Sam Willoughby" is very natural and very funny. (6)

Index terms:

Academy of Music; Bradshaw, Mrs. (actress); Ellsler, John (actor); Lewis, James (actor); McCollom, J. C., (actor); TICKET OF LEAVE MAN (play)

2119

Cleveland Morning Leader, 1 July 1864 (3 inches) ~ See original
p.3, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2119 - L. July 1:3/3 - The benefit performance given for Mrs. and Miss
Bradshaw, actresses, at the Academy of Music was well attended. The play,
the TICKET OF LEAVE MAN, was presented in fine style.
Mademoiselle Elise and Signor Constantine presented beautiful dances.
(3)

Index terms:

Academy of Music; Bradshaw, Miss (actress); Bradshaw, Mrs. (actress); Constantine, Signor (dancer); Elise, Mademoiselle (dancer); TICKET OF LEAVE MAN (play)

2120

Cleveland Morning Leader, 5 July 1864 (2 inches) ~ See original
p.1, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2120 - H July 5: 1/3 - C. Busch, treasurer of the Academy of Music, takes
his first benefit in two years, tomorrow.
The position of treasurer at the theater is one of considerable labor
and frequently calls for a great exercise of patience and self sacrifice.
Mr. Busch has worked hard during his connection with Mr. Ellsler, and has
contributed in no considerable degree to the success of the establishment.
The attendance at the benefit should be overwhelming. (2)

Index terms:

Academy of Music; Bush, C.; Ellsler, John (actor)

2123

Cleveland Morning Leader, 6 July 1864 (2 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.6 ~ View at ChronAm

2123 - L. July 6:4/6 - The performance of UNCLE TOM'S CABIN was excellent
and well attended. An amusing feature was the sentimental side scenes
played by number less rustic beaux and lassies in the audience. (2)

Index terms:

UNCLE TOM'S CABIN (play)

2125

Cleveland Morning Leader, 14 October 1864 (7 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

2125 - L Oct. 14:4/4, 5 - THE MERCHANT OF WENICE was presented yesterday
at the Academy of Music. "Shylock" was portrayed by C. W. Couldock, and
"Portia" by Miss Couldock. THE WANDERING MINSTREL was also given. At
a benefit tonight for C. W. Couldock, THE CHIMNEY CORNER, will be re-
peated, featuring Couldock, Ellsler, and Bradshaw. The entertainment con-
cludes with THE ADVOCATE'S LAST CAUSE. (7)

Index terms:

Academy of Music; ADWOCATE'S LAST CAUSE (play); Bradshaw (actor); CHIMNEY CORNER, THE (play); Couldock, Miss (actress); Couldock, C. W. (actor); Ellsler, John (actor); MERCHANT OF VENICE (play); WANDERING MINSTREL, THE (play)

2126

Cleveland Morning Leader, 18 October 1864 (3 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2126 - L Oct. 18:4/3 - The play, JESSIE McLANE, was presented to a large
and delighted audience at the Academy of Music, yesterday. The farce called
THE GHOST, featuring James Lewis as "Diggory," concluded the bill.
LOUIS THE ELEVENTH and ONE TOUCH OF NATURE will be presented to-
night. (3)

Index terms:

Academy of Music; GHOST, THE (play; JESSIE McLANE (play); Lewis, James (actor); LOUIS THE ELEVENTH (play); ONE TOUCH OF NATURE (play)

2127

Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 November 1864 (8 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2127 - L Nov. 30:4/3 - The sensational drama, WAITING FOR THE WERDICT,
was presented to the largest audience of the season last night. This play
has recently had a successful run in the east. It is domestic in character
and appeals to those deep quiet sympathies which are common to all. The
play is full of startling incidents; the elements are so varied that nothing
in the way of stimulus is wanting. In the way of criticism, some things
foreign and unnecessary were added which would have been better left out.
The rendition was admirable, and Mr. Buchanan as the old farmer was excellent
throughout. Virginia Buchanan as the wife of the innocent convict failed
at times to put depth and feeling in her expression. The play, all in all,
was admirably delivered. (8)

Index terms:

Buchanan, McKean (actor); Buchanan, Virginia (actress); WAITING FOR THE PRESIDENT (play)

2128

Cleveland Morning Leader, 21 December 1864 (7 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2128 - L. Dec. 21:4/3 - The great spectacular drama, ALADDIN, produced
for the first time in many years at the Academy of Music, was very success-
ful. The audience was more enthusiastic over it than a Clevelard audience
has ever been over any other play. Mr. Ellsler as the dumb slave, "Kasrac,"
exhibited pantomimic power that might be ranked in the first order of comedy
acting. The piece contains the unique and original Chinese umbrella dance.
- (7)

Index terms:

Academy of Music; ALADDIN OF THE WONDERFUL LAMP (play); Ellsler, John (actor)