1883 - 1884First Lyceum company tour of North America
12-24 November 1883

The Merchant of Venice (etc.)

Location Star Theatre, Broadway and 13th Street, New York, USA
Plays performed The Merchant of Venice; Richard III

Programmes

1. Programme

Date 12 November 1883
Play(s) The Merchant of Venice
Production Date(s) 12 November 1883 to 17 November 1883
Venue Star Theatre
Venue address Broadway and 13th St, New York [USA]
Time of performance 8pm
Stage Manager H. J. Loveday
Scene Designer Hawes Craven, W. Telbin, W. Hann, W. Cuthbert
Costume Maker Mrs Reid, Auguste & Co.
Music Director Meredith Ball
Document ID ET-D591 Original record
Held by The British Library

2. Programme

Date 14 November 1883
Play(s) The Merchant of Venice
Production Date(s) 12 November 1883 to 17 November 1883
Venue Star Theatre
Venue address Broadway and 13th St, New York [USA]
Time of performance 8pm
Stage Manager H. J. Loveday
Scene Designer Hawes Craven, W. Telbin, W. Hann, W. Cuthbert
Music Director Meredith Ball
Document ID ET-D592 Original record
Held by The British Library
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The Star Programme. New York, November 14, 1883. Weber Pianos. Warerooms – Fifth Avenue., cor. 16th St., New York. Ladies! Gloves, gloves, gloves Jouvin's kid and swede Gloves are the best and most beautiful fitting gloves in the world. Quality and fit guaranteed, by J. H. Crojean, 1192, Broadway. Bernard' s 20 East 14th St., Bet. Fifth Avenue and Union Square Ice Cream Saloon and Restaurant. Table D'Hute. The Well known place for refreshment after the Theatre. The wine of the Peerage Perrier Jouet Champagnes. Rich Dry or Dry Special. [?] [?] [?] [?]. Engagement of Mr. Henry Irving, Miss Ellen Terry, and the Lyceum Theatre Co., under the direction of Mr. Henry E. Abbey. A speciality. Seamstresses and Dressmakers for private families and dressmakers will be furnished by the dressmakers' exchange. No. 407 Forth Avenue, New York. Costello's Fine Candies and Caramels 851 Broadway, Domestic Building, Cor. 14th Street. Open until after Theatre Time. A delicate perfume, non-offensive to the most refined, is imparted to Laces, Gloves and Note Paper, by Massey's Florentine Violet Orris, originated by Caswell, Massey & Co., Chemists, 1121 Broadway, and 578 Fifth Avenue, N.Y. 6 Casino Building, and 237 Thames Street, Newport, R. I. Best & Co. Liliputian Bazaar Nos. 60 & 62 West 23d St., the largest establishment in the world devoted to the outfitting of children. Boys,' Girls' and Babies' Clothing including everything required for complete outfits from hats to shoes for all ages up to 16 years. The largest assortment to select from. The best styles, and the lowest prices. In use at the Grand Conservatory of Music. Easy payments. Baus Pianos. Low Prices 26 W. 23rd St. NY. Dr. F. Hasbrouck. Speciality, the painless extraction of teeth by the use of Nitrons Oxide Gas. Office: 1218 Broadway, Corner 30th Street, Wallack's Theatre Building. Your attention is asked to imported specialities not obtainable elsewhere. The Pansy Corsets (5 models.) Paris hand-made of Coutil and Whalebone, newest styles in tournures and hand-sewn French underwear at Moderate Prices. J. C. Devin, 1194 Broadway, (Sturtevant House). One Stud Shirts, for evening dress, all sizes in stock. Ira Perego. 128 & 130 Fulton Street. Wheelock Pianos better than the best. Can no man have. Warerooms, 25 East, 14th St. Factory, 149th St. near 3d Ave.
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The Star Programme. Messrs. Moet & Chandon own 1517 acres of the most renowned vineyards in the Champagne districts in France, and keep constantly on hand in their cellars from ten to twelve million bottles of wine. The superficial area of their cellars is 169,509 square yards. The yearly shipments of Moet & Chandon Champagnes are larger, by several hundred thousand bottles, than those of any other establishment in the trade. In England alone the yearly consumption of Moet & Chandon's Champagne averages 126,000 cases. – Knickerbocker. Over 3,000 Families in New York are now wearing Dr. Scott's Electric Corsets, and every lady who has any pain, ache or ill feeling of any kind, should immediately try these celebrated Corsets. Their cures are most remarkable, and yet there is no shock or unpleasant sensation whatever in wearing them; every lady who is well may keep her good health if she will only wear these beautiful invigorating Corsets. They are warranted unbreakable, and the price will be refunded in every case where they are not as represented. Prices £1.00, £1.50, £2.00 and £3.00. They can be seen any day at the salesrooms of Dr. Scott in this building. Electric Belts for Gentleman £3.00. The question of a proper food for infants interests all mothers; especially those unable to nurse their offspring. Mellin's Food for infants possesses all the requisites as a substitute for mother's milk, and is highly commended by the medical faculty of both Europe and America. All druggists have it. Miss M. Sullivan, importer of Robes et Manteaux 57 West 35th St., New York. Ball and Dinner dresses a speciality; also Trousseaux. Strangers visiting the city can have all the new books at 20 per cent below publishers' prices. Henry Miller's No. 16 West 14th Street, Near Fifth Ave. The Largest Collection of Books in the city. A souvenir of Henry Irving. The Henry Irving birthday book. Containing quotations from some of the characters with which Mr. Irving has identified himself. Illustrated by six full-page portraits of him in his different favourite characters. Cloth, with red-line border and gilt edges, £1.25. Will be sent on receipt of price. Geo. Routledge & Sons, 9 Lafayette Place, N.Y. Chas, Eaton. Upholstery Goods, Lace Curtains, Curtain Materials, Furniture Coverings. No. 46 Eaton W. 14th St. Artistic Paper Hanging. Window Shades and Ceiling Decorations. Cornices, Poles, &c. Campbell New and Second-Hand Pianos Stoinway and other $75, Rent $3 and kept in tune Free of Charge. Repairing a speciality. Campbell 38 West 23rd Street. Mdlle. Bannan & Richter, (known as Katie and Bella) late with Mdlle Dennin will import weekly a case of French Bonnets and English Round Hats, which they will exhibit in their new establishment 146 Fifth Ave., Bet, 19th and 20th Sts., West Side. Moschowitz Bros. 299 Fifth Avenue, N. Y. Our importations of evening dresses and wraps, this season, are more select than ever. The new dickens just out. The largest type of any edition in the market. The Companion Dickens the best edition published. Ask your bookseller for it. Bon Bons Fine Chocolates. [?] No, 863 Broadway, Bet, 17th & 18th Sts., N.Y. Candies packed and shipped to all parts of the country. The first Japanese Manufacturing and Trading Co., 865 Broadway Bet., 17th & 18th Streets. Bronzes, Porcelains, Lacquers, Silk Embroideries, Screens, Bric-a-Brac, &c., Admirably adapted for wedding and Christmas gifts. R. M. Stivers, Elegant Family Vehicles standard road-wagons, speed cutters and family sleighs, 144, 146, 148, 150 & 152 East 31st Street, New York. London Harness Agency 235 Fifth Avenue, 235. In accordance with advices from my Agent in England, I have decided to offer my entire Stock of London (West End) made Harness, including Four-in-Hand, Double, Single and Tandem sets at large reduction from former prices. This embraces importations just received, made from the latest designs and newest goods. A superb stock of Saddles, Bridles, Whips, Crops, Blankets, Robes and Stable Appurtenances. Will send (at my expense) to gentlemen residing out of town Harness for their approval and a man to fit the same if purchased. E. M. Earle, Importer, 235 Fifth Avenue. 235. Sloan's Shirts made to measure, 6 for $9. Selected wamsutta Muslin, extra fine solid 3 ply Linen Bosom, reinforced, French Placket Sleeves with initial. Fit, quality and workmanship guaranteed. Competent person sent to office or residence to take measure in New York City and vicinity. George Sloan, Jr., 637 Broadway. Robert Blissert, artist in ladies' tailoring 852 Broadway, (Between 13th and 14th Streets.) Six years with Poole, London. Nine years with Jas. W. Bell, New York. Photography in Color. The New French Process. Bonnaudtypes. Portraits in color cheap as ordinary Photographs. [?] West 18th Street. Choice selection of Diamonds, Fine Watches and Rich Jewelry. Lindo Bros., 1,205 Broadway, corner 29th St. Mason & Hamlin Organs new illustrated catalogue, (40 pp. 4to.) for season of 1883-4 including many new styles; the best assortment of the best and most attractive organs we have ever offered and at lowest prices, $22 to $600, for cash, easy payments or rented. Sent free. Mason & Hamlin Organ and Piano Co. 46 East 14th Street (Union Square.) Behr Bros.& Co's celebrated. Upright and Upright-Grand Pianos with patent cylinder top. Recommended by leading musical celebrities as the most durable, beautiful and musical tone of any Upright Piano now made. Terms are moderate as consistent with First-Class work and the best material. Warerooms, 42 Union Square, East Side. J. N. Pattison, Manager. Art, 813 Broadway. [?] The inducements to parties forming clubs are astonishing at Macnabb's Photograph Studio 813 Broadway. P. Ronzone, 921 & 923 Broadway, cor, 21st St. Importer of silks, fringes and laces, also, Parisian novelties in dress materials and trimmings. The Star Programme. Sohmer Pianos, are preferred by leading artists, 149 to 155 East 14th St., N. Y. Objets d'art et fantaisies at retail 909 Broadway, Bet. 20th and 21st Sts., New York. Rich Ornamental Goods for Decorating Houses. Rich Wedding Presents. Rich Birthday Presents. Rich Philopena Presents. At reasonable prices. Our representatives abroad are constantly sending us something new. Novelties in foreign art. Supplied from Wholesale Warerooms of Messrs. McCarty & Hasberg Importers. Humphrey's Parisian Diamond Store has removed to 842 Broadway (Wallack's Old Theatre, cor. 13th St.) A facsimile of the real. Beware of Imitations. Smoke sweet bouquet cigarettes delicate, mild & fragrant. Jacoby, New York. The Ross's Royal Ginger Ale manufactory, Belfast Ireland. Behning Pianos. Over 22,000 now in use! Warerooms: 15 E. 14th St., N. Y. Extra Quality Dunlap & Co. Copyrighted, celebrated hats. 178 & 180 Fifth Avenue, bet, 22d. & 23 Sts., and 179 Broadway, near Courtland, St. New York and under the Palmer House, Chicago. Correct Styles, Extra Quality. Lyon's Fine Silk umbrellas, and walking sticks. Ladies' riding & walking hats. Star Theatre, Broadway and 13th Street. Sole Proprietor and Manager – Mr. Lester Wallack. Doors open at 7.30. Performances Commences at 8. Engagement of Mr. Henry Irving, Miss Ellen Terry, and the Lyceum Theatre Company, under the direction of Mr. Henry E. Abbey. In compliance with the generally expressed desire of the public there will be four extra representations of The Merchant of Venice, on the evenings of Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Shylock – Mr. Henry Irving, Duke of Venice – Mr. H. Howe, Prince of Morocco – Mr. T. Mead, Antonio – Mr. T. Wenman, Bassanio – Mr. W. Terriss, Salanio – Mr. Lyndal, Salarino – Mr. Harbury, Gratiano – Mr. F. Tyars, Lorenzo – Mr. Norman Forbes, Tubal – Mr. J. Carter, Launcelot Gobbo – Mr. S. Johnson, Old Gobb, Mr. Archer, Gaoler – Mr. Harwood, Leonardo – Mr. Marion, Balthazar – Mr. Harvey, Stephano – Mr. Clifford, Clerk of the Court – Mr. Louther, Nerissa – Miss Payne, Jessica – Miss Millward, Portia – Miss Ellen Terry. Magnificoes, Officers of the Court, Gentlemen, Gentlewomen, Pages, Citizens, Soldiers, Jews, Maskers, Musicians, Serenaders, Gondoliers, Moors, Fruit Sellers, Water Carriers, Servants, &c. Scene – Partly at venice and partly at Belmont. – Synopsis of Scenery - Act 1. Scene 1 – Venice – A public Place – (W. Talbin.) Scene 2 – Belmont – Portia's House – (Hawes Craven.) Scene 3 – Venice – A Public Place – (W. Telbin.) Act II. Scene 1 – A Street – (W. Hann.) Scene 2 – Another Street – (Hawes Craven.) Scene 3 – Shylock's House by a Bridge – (W. Telbin.) Act III. Scene 1 – Belmont – A Room in Portia's House – (W. Hann). Scene 2 – Venice – A Street – (W. Hann.) Scene 3 – Belmont – A Room in Portia's House – (W. Hann.) Scene 4 – Venice – A Street – (W. Hann.) Scene 5 – Belmont – A Room in Portia's House – (W. Hann.) Act IV. Scene – Venice – A Court of Justice – (W. Cuthbert.) Act V. Scene – Belmont – Portia's Garden, with Terrace – (H.Craven). During the evening the Orchestra under the direction of Mr. J. Meredith Ball, will perform the following selections: Overture "Merchant of Venice" – Hamilton Clarke, Lyende, "La Veneziana" – Hamilton Clarke, Entra'acte – Hamilton Clarke, Ballet Music, "Faust" – Guonod. Incidental Music, Composed by Hamilton Clarke. For Mr. Irving - Stage Manager – Mr. H. J. Loveday, Musical Director – Mr. J. Meredith Ball, Acting Manager – Mr. Bram Stoker. For Mr. Abbey, Business Man and Treas – Mr. James H. Palser, General Business Manager – Mr. Marcus R. Mayer, Acting Manager – Mr. Arthur Wallack, Business Manager – Mr. F. A. Lovecraft, Treasurer – Mr. Theodore Moss. Box Office open daily from 8 A.M. until 6 P.M. The Sterling Organ with its Chimes of Swiss Bells, used here, Warerooms, Nos. 7 & 9 West 14th Street, N.Y. Knabe piano fortes, unequalled in tone, touch, workmanship and durability. William Knabe & Co. No. 112 Fifth Avenue, N.Y. E. A. Morrison, 893 Broadway, Bet., 19th & 20th Streets, New York. Importer and Retail Dealer in Real Laces. Where can always be found a rich assortment of Fichus, Scarfs, &c., &c., thoroughly adapted to the wants of first-class people. Made-up Lace Goods, in new designs of the finest description, on hand and made to order. Veilings, Rufflings, and embroideries. Wall Paper H. Bartholomae & Co. 124 & 126 West 33rd St. Makers and Importers. Special Agents and Sole Representatives for the advanced. South Kensington Papers quaint, curious and expensive papers, our speciality. Close figure given on large contracts. Fischer Estd. 1840 Pianos renowned for tone and durability warerooms & factories: 415 to 427 w28th St. & 867 Broadway cor. 18th St. New York 55.000 now in use. Fleischmanns Broadway & 10 Street, Vienna Café & Restaurant. Michaelis & Kraskel, Evening dress shirts, scarfs and gloves, martin's umbrellas, 20 West 23d Street, Near Fifth Avenue.
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The Star Programme. John Clark, Jr. & Co's. Clark's Mile End Spool Cotton. Trade Mark. Best Six-Chord for machine or hand use. Prize medals granted at all exhibitions. For sale at all dry goods and fancy stores. Palais Royal 5th Avenue, and 14th St. Specialities in Elegant. Paris and Vienna Fans. An attractive feature at Children's Parties. Goldberg Magician. Address Care Union Square. Brentanos can be engaged for Private or Public Exhibitions in or out of town. United States Mutual Accident Association, 320 Broadway. N.Y. $5000 Accident Insurance. $25 Weekly Indemnity Membership Fee, $4. Annual Cost about $12. $10,000 Insurance with $50 Weekly Indemnity at Corresponding rates. Write or call for circular and applicant blank. European permits without extra charge. Chas. N. Peet, President (of Rogers, Peet & Co.) Jas. R. Pitcher, Secretary, 320 & 322 Broadway. Saturday Matinee, November 17th, will be presented, Casimir & Delaviene's Play, Louis XI. As arranged an adapted by Dion Boucicault. Louis XI – Mr. Henry Irving, The Dauphin – Mr. A. Andrews, Duke De Demours – Mr. Terriss, Philip De Commines – Mr. Harbury, Jacques Coitier – Mr. T. Wenman, Tristan L'Emite – Mr. Tyars, Oliver De Dain – Mr. Archer, Francois De Paule – Mr. T. Mead, Cardinal D'Alby – Mr. Hemsley, Count De Dreux – Mr. Louther, Montjoie – Mr. Lyndall, Monseigneur De Lude – Mr. Dwyer, The Count De Dunois – Mr. Marion, Marcel – Mr. Johnson, Richard – Mr. Harvey, Didier – Mr. Epitaux, Officer of the Royal Guard – Mr. Harwood, Toison D'or – Mr. Simpson, King's Attendant – Mr. Clifford, Marie – Miss Millward, Jeanne – Miss Harwood, Martha – Miss Payne. French and Burgundian Lords, Guards, Bishops, Priests, Peasants and Pages. Synopsis of Scenery. Act I – Exterior of the Castle of Plessis les Tours. Act II – Throne Room in the Castle, Act III – A Wood near the Castle. Act IV – The King's Bedchamber. Act V – Throne Room in the Castle. Important Reductions hosiery and underweat. 50 dozen ladies' English Derby Ribbed Cotton Hose, 65c, a pair ; Reduced from 85c. 50 dozen Ladies' Derby Ribbed Merino Hose in all colors, 75c, a pair ; Reduced from $1. 25 dozen Cashmere Hose, solid colors, usually sold at $1.25, for $1, a pair. A job lot of Children's Cotton Hose, French Ribbed, Plain and Fancy Stripes, 25c. a pair ; worth 75c. 25 dozen Children's Ribbed Woolen Hose, in Black and Colors, from 45c. a pair up. Job lot of Ladies' Full Regular Made Merino Underwear, 50c : Reduced from 90c. Cartwright & Warner's and the "Star" Underwear, in Ladies', Misses' and Men's Sizes. Gloves and Fans. A Special Bargain in Ladies', Underdressed Kid Gloves (Genuine Jonvin) in Black and Colors, $1.25 a pair, usually sold at $1.75. Fans at $1, $1.25, $1.95 ; Reduced from $4 and $5. Duncan A. Grant, 28 West 23d St., and 19 West 22d St. H. Waldstein Expert Optician. 41 Union Square, N. Y. Waldstein's Patented Accoustic Cane for Deafness. The best conveyor of sound yet invented. Established 1840. Ask your grocer for Maillards Chocolate. Protect your lungs by wearing Conger's Patent "Chest-Sheild Undershirt" recommended by Leading Physicians. It prevents pneumonia. Ladies should wear the "Chest-Sheild" Vest, the only garment of the kind manufactured. For sale by all dealers. House Publow & Co., Sole Agents 130 Church Street. Chest Shield. Trade Mark. Warner Brothers Coraline, Nursing, Health, Abdominal, Flexible Hip Corsets warranted. 372 Broadway, N.Y. $10.00 reward will be paid for any corset in which the Coraline breaks with six months' ordinary wear. It is used in the following styles: - W. B. (coutil), Abdominal, Health, Nursing, Coraline, Flexible Hip and Misses' Price, from One Dollar up. For sale by leading merchants. Beware of worthless imitations boned with cord. Warner Brothers, 372 Broadway, N. Y.

3. Programme cutting

Date 17 November 1883
Play(s) The Merchant of Venice
Production Date(s) 12 November 1883 to 17 November 1883
Venue Star Theatre
Venue address Broadway and 13th St, New York [USA]
Time of performance 8pm
Stage Manager H. J. Loveday
Scene Designer Hawes Craven, W. Telbin, W. Hann, W. Cuthbert
Music Director Meredith Ball
Document ID ET-D593 Original record
Held by The British Library
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STAR THEATRE Broadway and 13th Street. Sole Proprietor and Manager - Mr. LESTER WALLACK. Doors Open at 7.30. Performances Commences at 8. ENGAGEMENT OF Mr. HENRY IRVING, Miss ELLEN TERR, And the Lyceum Theatre Company, Under the Direction of Mr. HENRY E. ABBEY In compliance with the generally expressed desire of the public there will be Four extra representations of The Merchant of Venice, On the Evenings of Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. --- Shylock: Mr. HENRY IRVING. Duke of Venice: Mr. H.HOWE. Prince of Morocco : Mr. T MEAD. Antonio : Mr. WENMAN. Bassanio : Mr. W. TERRISS. Salanio : Mr. LYNDAL. Salarino : Mr. HARBURY. Gratiano : Mr. F. TYARS. Lorenzo : Mr. NORMAN FORBES Tubal: Mr. J. CARTER. Launcelot Gobbo : Mr. S. JOHNSON. Old Gobbo : Mr. ARCHER. Gaoler : Mr. HARWOOD. Leonardo : Mr. MARION. Balthazar : Mr. HARVEY. Stephano : Mr. CLIFFORD. Clerk of the Court : Mr. LOUTHER. Nerissa : Miss PAYNE. Jessica : Miss MILLWARD Portia: Miss ELLEN TERRY Magnificoes, Officers of the Court, Gentlemen, Gentlewomen, Pages, Citizens, Soldiers, Jews, Maskers, Musicians, Serenaders, Gondoliers, Moors, Fruit Sellers, Water Carriers, Servants, etc. SCENE - PARTLEY AT VENICE AND PARTLY AT BELMONT ACT I. Scene 1- Venice - A Public Place - (W.Talbin.) Scene 2 - Belmont - Portia's House - (Hawes Craven.) Scene 3 - Venice-A Public place - (W.Telbin.) ACT II. Scene 1-A Street - (W. Hann.) Scene 2 - Anothe rStreet - (Hawes Craven.) Scene 3 - Shylock's House by a Bridge - (W. Telbin.) ACT III. Scene 1 - Belmont - A Room in Portia's House - (W. Hann) Scene 2 - VEnice - A Street _ (W. Hann.) Scene 3 - Belmont - A Room in Portia's House - (W.Hann.) Scene 4 - VEnice - A Street - (W. Hann.) Scene 5 - BElmont - ARoom in Portia's House - (W. Hann.) ACT IV. Scene Venice A Court of Justice - (W. Cuthbert.) ACT V. Scene - Belmont - Portia's Garden, with Terrace - (H. Craven) --- During the evening the Orchestra under the direction of Mr. J. MEREDITH BALL, will perform the following selections: Overture "Merchant of Venice" Hamilton Clarke Lyende, "La Veneziana," Hamilton Clarke Entr'acte - Hamilton Clarke Ballet Music - "Faust," Guonod Incidental Music Composed by Hamilton Clarke. --- SATURDAY MATINEE, NOVEMBER 17th, LOUIS XI. [map of area]

4. Programme, two copies

Date 24 November 1883
Play(s) King Richard III
Production Date(s) 24 November 1883
Venue Star Theatre
Venue address Broadway and 13th St, New York [USA]
Time of performance 8pm
Stage Manager H. J. Loveday
Music Director Meredith Ball
Document ID ET-D594 Original record
Held by The British Library

5. Programme, cutting

Date Undated
Play(s) Richard III
Production Date(s) Saturday November 24th [1883]
Venue Star Theatre
Venue address Broadway and 13th Street [USA]
Time of performance 8pm
Stage Manager H. J. Loveday
Music Director J. Meredith Ball
Document ID ET-D594a Original record
Held by The British Library

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Ellen Terry is mentioned in Bram Stoker's novel, Dracula (1897).

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