Theatre in London has celebrated a rich and influential history,
and in 1976 the first volume of J. P. Wearing s reference series
provided researchers with an indispensable resource of these
productions. In the decades since the original calendars were
produced, several research aids have become available, notably
various reference works and the digitization of important
newspapers and relevant periodicals. The second edition of The
London Stage 1890 1899: A Calendar of Productions, Performers, and
Personnel provides a chronological calendar of London shows from
the first of January, 1890, through the 31st of December, 1899. The
volume chronicles more than 3,000 productions at 31 major central
London theatres during this period. For each entry the following
information is provided: .Title .Author .Theatre .Performers
.Personnel .Opening and Closing Dates .Number of Performances Other
details include genre of the production, number of acts, and a list
of reviews. A comment section includes other interesting
information, such as plot description, first-night reception by the
audience, noteworthy performances, staging elements, and details of
performances in New York either prior to or after the London
production. Among the plays staged in London during this decade
were Alice in Wonderland, Arms and the Man, Cyrano de Bergerac, An
Ideal Husband, The Prisoner of Zenda, and The Second Mrs.
Tanqueray, as well as numerous musical comedies (British and
American), foreign works, operas, and revivals of English classics.
A definitive resource, this edition revises, corrects, and expands
the original calendar. In addition, approximately 20 percent of the
material in particular, information of adaptations and
translations, plot sources, and comment information is new.
Arranged chronologically, the shows are fully indexed by title,
genre, and theatre. A general index includes numerous subject
entries on such topics as acting, audiences, censorship, costumes,
managers, performers, prompters, staging, and ticket prices. The
London Stage 1890 1899 will be of value to scholars, theatrical
personnel, librarians, writers, journalists, and historians."
General
Imprint: |
Scarecrow Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
The London Stage |
Release date: |
November 2013 |
First published: |
November 2013 |
Authors: |
J.P. Wearing
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Dimensions: |
282 x 227 x 43mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
630 |
Edition: |
Second Edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8108-9281-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Performing arts >
Theatre, drama >
General
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LSN: |
0-8108-9281-2 |
Barcode: |
9780810892811 |
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