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Little Women
Buffalo drama critic Marian de Forest wrote the first stage play of the novel Little Women. She and Jessie Bonstelle, an actress and theatre manager, received permission from Louisa May Alcott's family to write and stage the story. This production…
Position: 517 (27 views)
Holiday
Rosalind Russell performed as a member of Buffalo's "Teck Players" theater ensemble prior to her movie career.
The Teck Theatre, also known as the Schubert-Teck, was located at 760 Main Street from 1900 to 1934.
The Teck Theatre, also known as the Schubert-Teck, was located at 760 Main Street from 1900 to 1934.
Position: 492 (28 views)
Goodbye Again
Actress Rosalind Russell performed as a member of Buffalo's "Teck Players" theater ensemble prior to her movie career. The Teck Theatre, also known as the Schubert-Teck, was located at 760 Main Street from 1900 to 1934.
Position: 546 (26 views)
Dishonored Lady
Buffalo actress Katharine Cornell was regarded as the "First Lady of the Theatre." Her husband, Guthrie McClintic, directed this production.
The Teck Theatre, also known as the Schubert-Teck, was located at 760 Main Street from 1900 to 1934.
The Teck Theatre, also known as the Schubert-Teck, was located at 760 Main Street from 1900 to 1934.
Position: 412 (33 views)
Maurice Ravel
The Statler Hotel Ballroom hosted many musical performers, including French composer and conductor Maurice Ravel. Buffalo Morning Express drama critic and playwright Marian de Forest managed the Buffalo Musical Foundation and presented this concert.
Position: 517 (27 views)
[Sarah Bernhardt, Repertoire]
French actress Sarah Bernhardt, “The World’s Greatest Artiste” performed the Death of Cleopatra and other tragic scenes.The original owner of this program was very moved by Bernhardt's performance and noted “She’s wonderful—But she tears one to…
Position: 309 (45 views)
The Girl and the Judge
Laura Justine "Jessie" Bonstelle was an actress, theater director, and drama company manager. She managed stock companies at the Star Theater in Buffalo, and later founded her own theater in Detroit.
Position: 575 (25 views)
Peter Pan
Maude Adams was one of the most popular and successful actresses of early 20th century theater. She starred in plays by J.M. Barrie, including Peter Pan and The Little Minister.
Buffalo's Star Theatre (W. Genesee and Pearl Streets) was a vibrant…
Buffalo's Star Theatre (W. Genesee and Pearl Streets) was a vibrant…
Position: 517 (27 views)
Macbeth
Helena Modjeska was an acclaimed Polish-born actress known for her Shakespearean roles.
Buffalo's Star Theatre (W. Genesee and Pearl Streets) was a vibrant theatre venue from 1888 to 1919.
Buffalo's Star Theatre (W. Genesee and Pearl Streets) was a vibrant theatre venue from 1888 to 1919.
Position: 356 (39 views)
The Little Minister
Maude Adams was one of the most popular and successful actresses of early 20th century theater. She starred in plays by J.M. Barrie, including Peter Pan and The Little Minister.Buffalo's Star Theatre (W. Genesee and Pearl Streets) was a vibrant…
Position: 320 (43 views)