Theater playbill for the Ullman & Strakosch Opera Company in "Martha" and "La Traviata" at the American Academy of Music, Philadelphia, October 10, 1860
Contributors: Maretzek, Max, 1821-1897, conductor; Muzio, Emanuele, 1825-1890, conductor; Flotow, Friedrich von, 1812-1883; Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901; Ullman and Strakosch Opera Company; Academy of Music (Philadelphia, Pa.); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: J.B. Chandler, Printer, 306 Chestnut Street
Published: 1860
Place of publication: [Philadelphia]
Language: eng
Other titles: Martha; Traviata
Description: Philadelphia. American Academy of Music grand gala night! In honor of Lord Renfrew, by the Ullman & Strakosch celebrated Italian Opera Company, Wednesday, October 10th, 1860, under the supervision of the committee of arrangements. When the following operatic entertainment will be presented, in accordance with the wishes of Lord Renfrew, to whom the repertoire was submitted for selection, viz: Flotow's grand opera of "Martha" and the first act of Verdi's opera of "La Traviata" The performance will commence precisely at 8 o'clock, with the English national anthem God Save the Queen: Followed by Flotow's chef d'oeuvre "Martha" ... Musical director and conductor of Martha, Max Maretzeck. Leader, Theodore Thomas. The performance will conclude with the first act of Verdi's grand opera of "La Traviata". Musical director and conductor of La Traviata, Signor Muzio. Leader, Theodore Thomas.
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Martha: Miss Adelina Patti, Signorina Fanny Natali, Signor Brignoli, Signor N. Barili, Herr Carl Formes.

Cast: La Traviata: Madame Pauline Colson, Signor Errani.

"Friday, second opera night, 'The Sicilian Vespers'."

In: American theater programs of the late 19th and 20th centuries (Library of Congress).