For centuries, London theatre has celebrated a rich and influential
history, and in 1976, the first volume of J. P. Wearing s reference
series provided scholars and other 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
London Stage 1900-1909 A Calendar of Productions, Performers, and
Personnel, Second Edition provides a chronological calendar of
London shows from January 1900 through December 1909. The volume
chronicles more than 3,000 productions at 35 selected, 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 references to reviews. A comment section includes
other interesting information, such as a plot description, the
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 Candida, His House in Order, The
Only Way, The Playboy of the Western World, Raffles (The Amateur
Cracksman), and The Scarlet Pimpernel, 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, well-received
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 indexed fully by title, genre, and theatre. A general
index also includes numerous subject entries on such topics as
acting, audiences, censorship, costumes, managers, performers,
prompters, staging, ticket prices, or other relevant subjects. An
authoritative reference providing essential details, this work will
be of value to scholars, theatrical personnel, librarians, writers,
journalists, and historians."
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