Annals of Cleveland

Academy of Music

Abstracts: 69

726

Cleveland Morning Leader, 22 January 1864 (4 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

726 - L. Jan. 22:4/2 - Newcomb's minstrels were presented at the Academy
of Music and were a hugh success. The "End Men" were funny; the music,
excellent. Mr. Newcomb in "Old Virginia" was rich, as was Frank Pell
in "Land of our Forefathers." Admission to the matinee is 15 cents.
(4)

Entertainment

Index terms:

Academy of Music; LAND OF OUR FOREFATHERS (play); Newcomb's minstrels; OLD WIRGINIA (play)

729

Cleveland Morning Leader, 26 January 1864 (4 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

729 - L. Jan. 26:4/4 - Ramsey's minstrels made their debut in Cleveland
under discouraging circumstances. The streets were in terrible con-
dition, and few ventured out. The minstrels also had to compete with
the attraction at the Academy of Music.
The program was an excellent one. Solos, rendered by Stout and
Stratten, clogging, music, and wit filled the evening. - - (4)

Entertainment

Index terms:

Academy of Music; Jeffrey, Charles (songwriter); Ramsey's minstrels; Stout (minstrel); Stratton (minstrel)

731

Cleveland Morning Leader, 12 March 1864 (adv; 3 inches) ~ See original
p.1, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

731 - L. Mar. 12; adv: 1/1 - The Academy of Music will present the great Arab
troupe Mar. 14 in the comedy A CONJUGAL LESSON and in BETSY BAKER.
The cast will include Mr. Dickson, Mrs. Dickson, and Miss Bradshaw. (3)

Entertainment

Index terms:

Academy of Music; Bedouin Arabs (entertainers); BETSY BAKER (play); Bradshaw, Miss (actress); CONJUGAL LESSON, A (play); Dickson, James (actor); Dickson, Mrs. James (actress)

734

Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 March 1864 (4 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

734 - L. Mar. 15:4/3 - The acrobatic performances of the Arabs drew a
large audience to the Academy of Music yesterday. They are 12 in number,
all models of strength, from the "Hercules of a Hash-Assen," the pyramid
base, to the little puck of a Mahomet. Our Cleveland favorite, Mrs.
Dickson, gave some specimens of her comic genius. (4)

Entertainment

Index terms:

Academy of Music; Bedouin Arabs (entertainers); Dickson, Mrs. James (actress)

1298

Cleveland Morning Leader, 26 January 1864 (11 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

1298 - L. Jan. 26:4/4 - The first night of the opera LUCREZIA BORGIA at
the Academy of Music proved the following were three of the company's best
artists: Mme. Wera Lorini, as Lucrezia Borgia; Mademoiselle Morensi,
as Maffeo Crsini; Seignior Stefani, as Genarro. They beld the audience
with intense interest. (11)

Music / Operas

Index terms:

Academy of Music; Lorini, Mme. Wera (opera star); LUCREZIA BORGIA (opera); Morensi, Mademoiselle (opera star); Stefani, Seignior (opera star)

1301

Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 January 1864 (adv; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.1, col.7 ~ View at ChronAm

1301 - L. Jan. 30; adv: 1/7 - John Ellsler, proprietor ard manager of the
Academy of Music presents Mozart's immortal work, D0N G10WANNI. Mme.
Wera Lorini, Mademoiselle Castri, Mademciselle Morensi and six others
head the cast. Tickets are $1; reserved seats, $1.50, and gallery, 50g.
- - (5)

Music / Operas

Index terms:

Academy of Music; Castri, Mademoiselle (opera star); DON GIOVANNI (opera); Ellsler, John (actor); Lorini, Mme. Wera (opera star); Morensi, Mademoiselle (opera star); Mozart, Wolfgang A. (composer)

1302

Cleveland Morning Leader, 1 February 1864 (10 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

1302 - L. Feb. 1:4/3 - Tile six right opera season closed Jan. 29 with the
opera, DON GIOWANNI, at the Academy of Music. This opera combines the
beautiful, the pºssion ite, the grotesque, and the awful. Morelli, Madame
Lorini, and Mademoiselle Castri charmed the vast audience. Grau ard
his troupe now leave for the season. (10)

Music / Operas

Index terms:

Academy of Music; Castri, Mademoiselle (opera star); DON GIOVANNI (opera); Grau (impresario); Lorini, Mme. Wera (opera star); Morelli (opera star)

1310

Cleveland Morning Leader, 16 April 1864 (12 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

1310 - L Apr. 16:4/4 - FAUST, by Gounod, was the opera played last night.
Lorini entered into profound sympathy with the character of "Margaret."
Morelli as "Mephistopheles" was a perfect embodiment of "Satan." Seignior
Tamaro played "Faust" with excellent effect. Seignior Amodio made a gocq
soldier and sang with spirit and power. The Academy of Music was filled.
" . - - (12)

Music / Operas

Index terms:

Academy of Music; Amodio, Seignior (opera star); FAUST (opera); Gounod, Charles F. (composer); Lorini, Mme. Wera (opera star); Morelli (opera star); Tamaro (opera star)

1864

Cleveland Morning Leader, 3 June 1864 (9 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1864 - L June 3:4/2 - The propeller ARCTIC was built by Peck and Masters
for the New York Central railroad's line of passenger boats between
Cleveland and Buffalo. Her description follows: Length, 100 feet;
breadth of beam, 28 feet; depth of hold, 12 feet; and burthen, 815 tons.
(9)

Shipping and Ships

Index terms:

Academy of Music; ARCTIC (ship); Atlantic and Great Western railroad; Boston, Mass.; Buffalo, N. Y.; Chicago TIMES; Georgia; New York Central railroad; Peck and Masters (shipbuilders)

1992

Cleveland Morning Leader, 31 August 1864 (ed; 24 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

1992 - L. Aug. 31; ed:4/3, 4 - H. Melville Fay, the spiritual medium,
assisted by his wife, gave a performance of miraculous feats at the
Academy of Music Aug. 27. When the performance was over, a man step-
ped upon the stage and denounced the whole affair as a humbug and said
he would go through the same performance the next evenings at Brainard's
hall and explain how it was done. The audience was skeptical at first;
but after receiving sufficient proof, they knew he spoke the truth.
"It is to be hoped that this revelation will open the eyes of the
people to the manifold impostures and humbuggeries which the Fays and
others are palming off on them. Let them no longer be deceived." (24)

Spiritualism and Occultism

Index terms:

Academy of Music; Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Fay, H. Melville

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)

Theaters

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)

Theaters

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)

Theaters

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)

Theaters

Index terms:

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

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)

Theaters

Index terms:

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

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)

Theaters

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)

Theaters

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)

Theaters

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)

Theaters

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)

Theaters

Index terms:

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

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)

Theaters

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)

Theaters

Index terms:

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

Theaters

Index terms:

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

2132

Cleveland Morning Leader, 1 January 1864 (2 inches) ~ See original
p.1, col.6 ~ View at ChronAm

2132 - L. Jan. 1: 1/6 - The following performances are advertised by the
Academy of Music for the year 1864. Prices vary as follows: Boxes and
parquette, 50 cents, family circle, 25 cents, 50 cents, and 75 cents; single
seats in private box, 75 cents and one dollar; entire box, $2, $3, $5, and
$8. . (2)

Theaters / Actors and Actresses

Index terms:

Academy of Music