£100.00
Date 06/05/1898
London Shaftesbury Theatre – Belle Of New York – 1898
A programme for The Belle of New York at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London, dated 6 May 1898. The American cast includes Dan Daly and Harry Davenport in the musical comedy by Hugh Morton with music by Gustave Kerker.
This was one of the first great American musical hits in London, making it a significant piece among old theatre programmes.
| Production | The Belle Of New York |
|---|---|
| Venue | Shaftesbury Theatre – London |
| Cast | Dan Daly – Harry Davenport |
Condition: V Good, vlcr
Did you know?
- The show flopped on Broadway in 1897 but became a sensation in London, running for 697 performances.
- Edna May became a star overnight as the Salvation Army girl Violet Gray.
- Harry Davenport later appeared in Hollywood films including Gone with the Wind.
SKU: T00570
