Annals of Cleveland

Ellsler, John (actor)

Abstracts: 13

1013

Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 December 1864 (2 inches) ~ See original
p.1, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1013 - H Dec. 27: 1/2 - Manager John Ellsler was presented with a beauti-
ful cane by R. Doty on Dec. 24. The cane is highly prized for tºe fact . .
that it was cut by the brother of Mr. Doty in one of the South Sea is-
lands, and that the brother was afterwards lost on the CUMBERLAND, when
she was sunk by the MERRIMAC in 1861. He fired the last gun on the fri-
gate before she sank. - - - - - - (2)

Gifts and Memorials

Index terms:

CUMBERLAND (ship); Doty, R.; Ellsler, John (actor); MERRIMAC (ship)

1299

Cleveland Morning Leader, 28 January 1864 (9 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

1299 - L. Jan. 28:4/3 - Verdi's opera IL TROWATORE was splendidly rendered
yesterday. Madan e Lorini sang with her usual clearness and precision.
More! li was as usual most powerful. Stefani rose higher in the appreciation
of critics. LA SOMNAMBULA will be presented today. A DON GIO WANNI
night is being considered one of the unusual attractions. (9)

Music / Operas

Index terms:

DON GIOVANNI (opera); Ellsler, John (actor); IL TROWATORE (opera); LA SOMNAMBULA (opera); Lorini, Mme. Wera (opera star); Morelli (opera star); Stefani, Seignior (opera star); Verdi, Guieseppe (composer)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)