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Claude Melnotte is a character in the play The Lady of Lyons; or, Love and Pride, which was written by

The play was first performed in London's Convent Garden Theatre in the late-1830s, and it became the

To Richings's Caliban, how sweetly she could then play and sing the gentle Ariel.

Hers was playing.

She "did" Marianne, in The Wife; and many a man, who had visited the theatre for years, then saw playing

He started performing at the Park Theatre as a child, acted in numerous plays, and, later, leased and

She acted in many principal women's roles of the era, including playing Juliet in William Shakespeare's

I saw the procession return about 8 o'clock, music playing, and so forth; contrary to the usual practice

, they played the most plaintive marches and held a solemn demeanor.

Forrest played all last week at the Broadway to crowded and applauding houses. Mr.

He is very popular, and really plays better than any Irish comedian at present among us.

Barrett, who will probably play together.

Whichever house they don't play in should forthwith checkmate them by engaging Charlotte Cushman, who

Chanfrau (1824–1884) was an actor and theatre manager who, in 1848, played the part of the Bowery b'hoy

Mose in Benjamin Baker's (1818–1890) hit play A Glance at New York in 1848.

an English actor who gained renown throughout New York for his portrayal of Jemmy Twitcher in the play

He played an "English pickpocket" and his performance was considered a "unique and laughable personation

By 1845, Sefton had played Jemmy Twitcher 360 times in New York City.

Collins continues at the Broadway; Esmeralda at the Park; Hamblin is playing a round of tragedy characters

William Macready (1793–1873) was a British stage actor, who played Shakespearean roles, including Richard

Chanfrau (1824–1884) was an actor and theatre manager who, in 1848, played the part of the Bowery b'hoy

Mose in Benjamin Baker's (1818–1890) hit play A Glance at New York in 1848.

William Macready (1793–1873) was a British stage actor, who played Shakespearean roles, including Richard

William Macready (1793–1873) was a British stage actor, who played Shakespearean roles, including Richard

The band played a complimentary tune, and the folks stared at the old hero; but there was no hurrahing

Macready still "goes it s'rong" at the Astor Place; to-night he plays Hamlet—his best performance.

William Macready (1793–1873) was a British stage actor, who played Shakespearean roles, including Richard

beauty of the latter place, this fine autumn weather, is the fountain, which they are now allowing to play

the place, who used to count upon walking there during the intermissions, as much as on seeing the play

I should not be much surprised if a dash of Lynch law were to come in play, then, unless the police muster

The play and performances generally were well sustained.....Exhibitions of various kinds—pictures and

novels Ruth Hall (1855) and Rose Clark (1856), as well as her collection of stories for children The Play-Day

During the Civil War, he played a significant role at the Battle of Antietam and rose to the rank of

During the Civil War, he played a significant role at the Battle of Antietam and rose to the rank of

During the Civil War, he played a significant role at the Battle of Antietam and rose to the rank of

Vaughan plays here with the popular proverb "A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest

the ships with all their flags flying and I began to think the Burnside Expedition was not quite played

reached and forded the Rappahanock River a[t] a place called Keleys Ford and bivouaced, all pretty well played

It does not need calling in play the imagination to see that in such a record as this lies folded a perfect

Sogering too has he, well they will have good times in Baltimore for it seems to me this war is about played

But more, a new world here I find as I would show—a world full of its separate action, play, suggestiveness—surely

storm here for the last 48 hours, raining and blowing like great guns, but it appears to be about played

There is a lot of dead beats that get off by playing sick, but a chap that eats as much and looks as

made himself shown at about 8 ock in the morning  He is well and looking first rate, pretty well played

He plays the same parts that Amodio used to but possesses the (to me) most wonderful voice, with the

Jeff added that George looked healthy but "played out as regards clothes..."

Received by Gels Dix & Smith March 5th Played a match game of Ball with Hawkin Zouaves in which they

the Battle of Newbern, NC, on board of steamboat City of Hudson the officers of the Brigade Mch 24 Played

, the rest cymbals & drums)—I tell you, mother, it made every thing ring—made my heart leap, they played

he had his fife laying on the little stand by his side—he once told me that if he got well he would play

have his fife lying by him on a little stand by his cot, once told me that when he got well he would play

Well, Tom, it looks as though secesh was nearly played out—if they lose Charleston, as I believe they

importance in a day—amputations, blood, death are nothing here—you will see a group absorbed [in] playing

with him, & a mild orgie, just for a basis, you know, for talk & interchange of reminiscences & the play

His cavalry cut off and outnumbered, the general ordered his two bands to play: "They joined, & played

I suppose you know that is a performance, a play, all in music & singing, in the Italian language, very

besides she is a tall & handsome lady, & her actions are so graceful as she moves about the stage, playing

I have said nothing of Jeannie, she is not as well as I want to see her looking, she is out playing,

it is estimated 15,000 Majority for the Union that is the home vote the copperheads are completely played

opera or afterward to some supper party or carouse made by the young fellows for me, but what amid the play

For much of 1863 Jesse enjoyed good relations with the Jefferson Whitman family: he played amicably with

undr her charge While I was there I never Shall forget and that I often think of the games we used to play

Peter Kissenbrack" of the state Legislature of /62[)] as comfortable quarters as I ever enjoyed—good

performers real good—As I write this I have heard in one direction or another two or three good bands playing

Some of the men are cooking, others washing, cleaning their clothes, others playing ball, smoking lazily

It is better than any play" (Charles E. Feinberg Collection).

So you must com down when it gets in full blast a boat will play between here & Washington so it will

would like to see you verry much for I like Uncle Walter verry much now dont think I am trying to play

merchants all mixed together & on the most friendly terms with each other we have all sorts of sports Ball play

Sometimes we are rather short of grub, and sometimes pretty well played out with hard work, but as long

ruins)—it was one of those places where the air is full of the scent of low thievery, druggies, foul play

very pleaseant City They have two or three Theaters going now I was to one of them last evening they Played

Little California is playing around me as I finish, & has been for half an hour.

William would send love if he new that I was writing,—Jeannie is out playing & as usual, her voice is

had to be paid for) and i have got A cheap carpet or cheap for these times the old carpet is all played

Velsor Whitman reported on March 7, 1865 that "sis is much better she has been down stairs to day and plays

i have just got your letter i write to say sis is much better she has been down stairs to day and plays

Buffalo he is very much attached to George he said when the Captain was sick he was A great mind to play