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Critique of a play by William Shakespeare in New Orleans Louisiana in 1821
title
Critique of a play by William Shakespeare in New Orleans Louisiana in 1821
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Theater audiences, Theatrical productions, Theatrical producers & directors, Theaters, Actors, Criticism, Critics, Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Date Issued
1821-03-12
Abstract
Text, March 12, 1821. Communication. The Theatre. Critique of a play by Shakespeare in New Orleans, Louisiana. The critic claims that the performance of Shakespeare's Tragedy of King Lear by the Theatrical Corps of the city could only be called an attempt because of it's complete ineptitude.
Canal Street after the Matinee
title
Canal Street after the Matinee
Subject
Studies (visual works), Figure drawings, Crowds, Theater audiences
Date created ms
1871
Abstract
Sketch of a crowd of people milling about after a theater matinee has let out. Caption reads: Canal St. after the Matinee
Riots at the Astor Place Opera House in New York City, as reported in a Mississippi newspaper in 1849.
title
Riots at the Astor Place Opera House in New York City, as reported in a Mississippi newspaper in 1849.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Theaters, Theater audiences, Riots, Riot control, Fires, Crowds, Violence
Date Issued
1849-05-15
Abstract
Text, May 15, 1849. Terrible Theatrical Row! Published in the Natchez Weekly Courier. Riots at the Astor Place Opera House in New York City, as reported in a Mississippi newspaper.
Cost of admission to New Orleans theater in 1821
title
Cost of admission to New Orleans theater in 1821
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Theater audiences, Theatrical producers & directors, Theaters
Date Issued
1821-03-23
Abstract
Text, March 23, 1821. A letter to the editor of the Louisiana Gazette of New Orleans regarding the cost of admission to the theater, signed Macbeth.
Movie-goers at the Strand
title
Movie-goers at the Strand
Subject
Theater audiences, Theaters, Historic buildings, Commercial facilities
Date created ms
1960
Abstract
Theatergoers stand in line to buy tickets for "Circus of Horrors" -- "A Spectacle of Towering Terror"
Revival Meeting, Civic Theatre
title
Revival Meeting, Civic Theatre
Subject
Theater audiences, Theaters, Social & civic facilities, Revivals, Meetings, Suits (Clothing), Stages (Platforms), Flags
Date Issued
1970-04-06
Abstract
View of a man with a moustache in a white suit and dark tie on the stage of a theatre by a microphone. The audience in the background of the photograph sits with raised arms and hands. In the second tier, people stand with arms and hands raised. The photo was commissioned by Don R. Aime, WCM Studios.
Dillard University writers project; theatres and African Americans from 1853-1868
title
Dillard University writers project; theatres and African Americans from 1853-1868
Subject
Dillard University (New Orleans, La.), African Americans, Theaters, Theater audiences, Theatrical productions, United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued
1939-03-01
Abstract
Text, March 1, 1939. Stories, vignettes, and other information about African Americans with regard to the theatre industry in New Orleans, Louisiana from 1853-1868.
Man at theater in Parish notices a black family in a nearby box who had been his tailor in New Orleans
title
Man at theater in Parish notices a black family in a nearby box who had been his tailor in New Orleans
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, New Orleans (La.), African Americans, Theater audiences, Tailors
Date Issued
1849-01-26
Abstract
Text. Man at theater in Parish notices a black family in a nearby box who had been his tailor in New Orleans. The Bee; January 26, 1849; p. 1, c. 3.
Admittance and seating policies for the American Theatre in New Orleans in 1820.
title
Admittance and seating policies for the American Theatre in New Orleans in 1820.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Theater audiences, Theaters, African Americans, Slaves, Ticket offices
Date Issued
1820-02-14
Abstract
Text, February 14, 1820. American Theatre: Orleans Street. Admittance and seating policies for the American Theatre in New Orleans, including free persons of color, free African Americans and slaves.
Opinion of audience turnout to two theatrical performances in New Orleans in 1829.
Subject
Theaters, Theater audiences, Theatrical productions, Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued
1829-01-15
Name
Bull, A.S.
Abstract
Text, January 15, 1829. Theatrical. Published in The Courier. An opinion of audience turnout to two theatrical performances in New Orleans, Louisiana. The two performances were Macbeth and Gambler's Fate.
Applause
title
Applause
Subject
Men, Women, Theater audiences, Theaters, Hand clapping
Date created ms
1938
Abstract
The setting for the composition is a New Orleans Symphony performance attended by the artist.
view across the bayou Teche. The church to the right: the theatre in the centre background, the tree of 'Basil the Blacksmith' beyond the house boat. In the rear of the building, behind this tree, is Evangeline oak."
title
view across the bayou Teche. The church to the right: the theatre in the centre background, the tree of 'Basil the Blacksmith' beyond the house boat. In the rear of the building, behind this tree, is Evangeline oak."
Subject
Regions, Bayous, Trees, Waterfronts, Shrubs, Navigation, Commerce, Architecture, Theaters, Theater audiences, Theatrical productions, Entertainment, Opera houses, Operas & operettas, Catholic churches, Cathedrals, Horses, Houseboats, Folktales, Oaks
Date Issued
1903
Abstract
Original caption: "A view across the bayou Teche. The church to the right: the theatre in the centre background, the tree of 'Basil the Blacksmith' beyond the house boat. In the rear of the building, behind this tree, is Evangeline oak."
Theatre at St. Martinville, La. Site of one of the earliest playhouses in America, wherein it is said the first opera was produced in America by French emigrees."
title
Theatre at St. Martinville, La. Site of one of the earliest playhouses in America, wherein it is said the first opera was produced in America by French emigrees."
Subject
Cities & towns, People, Streets, Buildings, Architecture, Theaters, Theater audiences, Theatrical productions, Entertainment, Opera houses, Operas & operettas
Date Issued
1903
Abstract
Original caption: "Theatre at St. Martinville, La. Site of one of the earliest playhouses in America, wherein it is said the first opera was produced in America by French emigrees."
Liberty Theater, 2004.
title
Liberty Theater, 2004.
Subject
Theaters, Theater audiences, Buildings, Architecture, Cities & towns, Motion pictures, Motion picture theaters, Bricks
Date Issued
2004-08
Abstract
Liberty Theater, Eunice, Louisiana, August 2004.
Stage setting created by New Orleans artist Robert de Lapouyade.
title
Stage setting created by New Orleans artist Robert de Lapouyade.
Subject
Theatrical productions, Stage lighting, Stage props, Stages (Platforms), Theater audiences, Costumes, Theater programs, Theaters, Theatrical producers & directors, Artists
Abstract
A stage setting created by New Orleans artist Robert de Lapouyade for the Juvenile Review.
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
title
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Subject
Pavageau, Alcide, 1888-1969, Lewis, George, 1900-1968, Summers, Eddie, Howard, Avery, 1908-1966, Barnes, Emile, 1892-1970, Valentine, Kid Thomas, Jazz instruments, Jazz musicians, Theater audiences, Concert halls, Jazz
Abstract
Musicians Alcide "Slow Drag" Pavageau, b; Harrison Verret, bj; George Lewis, cl; [Eddie Summers ?], tb, Avery "Kid" Howard, Emile Barnes, [Kid Thomas Valentine ?], Ken Mills; performing in a courtyard at Preservation Hall in early July.
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
title
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Subject
Jazz, Theater audiences, Concert halls
Abstract
Audience members at Preservation Hall during opening week.
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
title
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Subject
Jazz, Theater audiences, Concert halls
Abstract
Audience members sitting on the floor at Preservation Hall.
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
title
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Subject
Valentine, Kid Thomas, Barnes, Emile, 1892-1970, Colar, Kid Sheik, Lewis, George, 1900-1968, Pavageau, Alcide, 1888-1969, Jazz, Jazz musicians, Theater audiences, Concert halls, Trombones
Abstract
Musicians Ken Mills; Kid Thomas Valentine; [Emile Barnes ?]; Eddie Summers, tb; George "Kid Sheik" Colar, tp; George Lewis, cl; and Alcide "Slow Drag" Pavageau, b; performing in an outside courtyard at Preservation Hall in early July.
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
title
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Subject
Pavageau, Alcide, 1888-1969, Jazz, Jazz musicians, Theater audiences, Concert halls, Bass, Musical instruments
Abstract
Alcide "Slow Drag" Pavageau playing bass in front of a small audience that is sitting on the floor at Preservation Hall in early July.

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