Fair Penitent
title: Sprigs of Laurel
subject: Theater programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo.
description: This is the earliest dated program in our collection. The location of the performance is unknown, but was likely an early Buffalo playhouse. Amelia Holman Gilfert (Mrs. Gilfert) was considered the first star of the American theater.
creator: [Buffalo Theatre]
source: Buffalo Theater and Music Program Collection
publisher: Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of digital)
date: 1816-07-10
contributor: Gilfert, Amelia Holman
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format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Early Nineteenth Century (1800-1850)

Meg's Diversion
subject: Theater programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo.
description: Buffalo philanthropist Maria Love and her sister Elizabeth ("Libbie") occasionally starred in amateur theatre productions. Mrs. R. R. Cornell is May Fielding, a Buffalo actress who went on to have a successful Broadway career.
creator: Buffalo Academy of Music
source: Buffalo Theater and Music Program Collection
publisher: Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of digital)
date: 1876-02-14
contributor: Craven, H. T. (Henry Thornton), 1818-1905
contributor: Love, Maria M. (Maria Maltby), 1840-1931
contributor: Love, Libbie
contributor: Fielding, May
contributor: Davis, Townsend
contributor: Spencer, E. A.
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format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Late Nineteenth Century (1850-1900)

Hamlet
subject: Theater programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo.
description: Edwin Booth was one of the biggest stars of 19th-century American stage. During his career, he was known for his Shakespearian roles, especially his portrayal of Hamlet. Born into a famous acting family, the Booth name today is more likely associated with his brother, John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln.
creator: Buffalo Academy of Music
source: Buffalo Theater and Music Program Collection
publisher: Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of digital)
date: 1876-05-29
contributor: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
contributor: Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893
contributor: Rainford, Milton
contributor: Cummins, Ellen
contributor: Carroll, Jennie
contributor: Pierce, F. R.
contributor: Rogers, Benjamin G., 1819 or 1820-1895
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format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Late Nineteenth Century (1850-1900)

Twelfth night
title: Odette!
subject: Theater programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo.
description: Helena Modjeska was an acclaimed Polish-born actress known for her Shakespearean roles. Leading man Maurice Barrymore was the patriarch of the Barrymore acting family, father of John, Lionel and Ethel, and great-grandfather of actress Drew.
creator: Buffalo Academy of Music
source: Buffalo Theater and Music Program Collection
publisher: Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of digital)
date: 1883-03-17
contributor: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
contributor: Modjeska, Helena, 1840-1909
contributor: Barrymore, Maurice, 1849-1905
contributor: Owen, W. F.
contributor: Milton, Maud, 1850-1945
contributor: Ellison, Clara
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format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Late Nineteenth Century (1850-1900)

Arcadia
subject: Theater programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo.
description: The child actress known as "Corinne" and her mother, Jennie Kimball, starred in this production. H.R. Jacobs of Albany managed theaters in Buffalo and several American cities.
creator: Court Street Theatre (Buffalo, N.Y.)
source: Buffalo Theater and Music Program Collection
publisher: Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of digital)
date: 1887-01-24
contributor: Jacobs, H.R.
contributor: Corinne, 1873-1937
contributor: Kimball, Jennie, 1848-1896
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format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Late Nineteenth Century (1850-1900)

The Lady of Lyons
subject: Theater programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo.
description: Lillie Langtry, nicknamed "The Jersey Lily," was a British-American socialite, actress and producer. The author of this play, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, was a British politician and writer. He coined the phrases "the great unwashed," "pursuit of the almighty dollar," and "the pen is mightier than the sword." The opening line of his novel Paul Clifford (1830) is that now classic phrase, "It was a dark and stormy night".
creator: Buffalo Academy of Music
source: Buffalo Theater and Music Program Collection
publisher: Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of digital)
date: 1887-05-17
contributor: Burns, T. H.
contributor: Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873
contributor: Langtry, Lillie, 1853-1929
contributor: Coghlan, Charles F. (Charles Francis), 1848-1899
contributor: Everill, Frederick, A.
contributor: Calvert, C.
contributor: Carne, Joseph
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format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Late Nineteenth Century (1850-1900)

Grand Public Opening
subject: Concert programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo.
description: The Music Hall on Main Street opened on October 18, 1887, and was the and later was completely remodeled into the Teck Theater in 1900.
creator: Music Hall (Buffalo, N.Y.)
source: Buffalo Theater and Music Program Collection
publisher: Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of digital)
date: 1888-02-07
contributor: German Young Men’s Association (Buffalo, N.Y.)
contributor: Buffalo Orchestra (est. 1887)
contributor: Lund, John, 1859-1925
contributor: Buffalo Orpheus
contributor: Cornwell, William C.
contributor: Deutscher Saengerbund
contributor: Centura, Joseph
contributor: Buffalo Liedertafel
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format: image/jpeg
language: deu
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Late Nineteenth Century (1850-1900)

A Poor Relation
subject: Theater programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo.
description: Sol Smith Russell was a leading actor known for his comic roles. His performance in A Poor Relation was one of many times he visited Buffalo. The Academy of Music, Buffalo's "Thespian Temple" from 1868 to 1895 was a successful venue that hosted some of the biggest stars of the late 19th century theatre.
creator: Buffalo Academy of Music
source: Buffalo Theater and Music Program Collection
publisher: Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of digital)
date: 1891-04-20
contributor: Kidder, Edward E., 1846-1927
contributor: Russell, Sol Smith, 1848-1902
contributor: Vale, Noah
contributor: Hudson, Alfred
contributor: Barker, Mary E.
contributor: Irving, Clara
contributor: Stevens, George, 1860-1940
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format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Late Nineteenth Century (1850-1900)

The Henrietta!
subject: Theater programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo.
description: Stuart Robson was a popular comedic actor who played Buffalo stages many times. The Academy of Music, Buffalo's "Thespian Temple" from 1868 to 1895 was a successful venue that hosted some of the biggest stars of the late 19th century theatre.
creator: Buffalo Academy of Music
source: Buffalo Theater and Music Program Collection
publisher: Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of digital)
date: 1892-05-07
contributor: Howard, Bronson, 1842-1908
contributor: Robson, Stuart, 1836-1903
contributor: Woodward, George S.
contributor: Elwood, W. H.
contributor: McKean, Gabriella
contributor: May, Olive
contributor: Hayden, W. R.
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format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Late Nineteenth Century (1850-1900)

The Symphony Orchestra of New York
subject: Concert programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo.
description: One of several visits to Buffalo by famed conductor Damrosch and the New York Symphony Orchestra.
creator: Music Hall (Buffalo, N.Y.)
source: Buffalo Theater and Music Program Collection
publisher: Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of digital)
date: 1892-05-18
contributor: New York Symphony Orchestra
contributor: Damrosch, Walter, 1862-1950
contributor: Reno, Morris
contributor: Pevny, Irene
contributor: Brodsky, Adolph, 1851-1929
contributor: Buffalo Music Festival Association
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format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Late Nineteenth Century (1850-1900)

Zweites Concert der Saison 1897-98
title: Second Concert of the 1897-98 Seaspn
subject: Concert programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo.
description: The Buffalo Orpheus, a German singing society, was established in 1869 by former members of the Buffalo Liedertafel chorus. German musician John Lund came to Buffalo in 1887 and became an integral part of the musical community. He conducted several local groups, including the Buffalo Orpheus and the Buffalo Symphony Orchestra, and the Buffalo Municipal Orchestra.
creator: Buffalo Orpheus
source: Buffalo Theater and Music Program Collection
publisher: Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of digital)
date: 1898-01-31
contributor: Lund, John, 1859-1925
contributor: Buffalo Symphony Orchestra (est.1892)
contributor: Stein, Gertrude May
contributor: Ripley, Stewart
contributor: Suerth, Paul
contributor: Macconnell, Marie F.
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format: image/jpeg
language: deu
type: Text
coverage: Late Nineteenth Century (1850-1900)

Macbeth
subject: Theater programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo.
description: 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.
creator: Star Theatre (Buffalo, N.Y.)
source: Buffalo Theater and Music Program Collection
publisher: Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of digital)
date: 1899-02-13
contributor: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
contributor: Modjeska, Helena, 1840-1909
contributor: Herman, Charles D.
contributor: Pratt, Lynn
contributor: Lonergan, Lester, 1869-1931
contributor: Fielding, Marguerite
contributor: Fisher, John C., approximately 1854-1921
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format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Late Nineteenth Century (1850-1900)

The Little Minister
subject: Theater programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo.
description: 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 theatre venue from 1888 to 1919. The original owner of this program was clearly a fan of Maude Adams, as they clipped magazine photos of her and pasted them inside.
creator: Star Theatre (Buffalo, N.Y.)
source: Buffalo Theater and Music Program Collection
publisher: Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of digital)
date: 1900-04-30
contributor: Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937
contributor: Adams, Maude, 1872-1953
contributor: Johnson, Orrin
contributor: Jepson, Eugene, -1908
contributor: Jones, W. G.
contributor: Irving, George, 1874-1961
contributor: Frohman, Charles, 1860-1915
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format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Late Nineteenth Century (1850-1900)

First evening meeting of the Chromatic Club
subject: Concert programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo.
description: Established in 1898, the Chromatic Club of Buffalo still exists today, and is our oldest active music organization. This event in 1903 was attended by Mary Seaton Kleinhans, an accomplished pianist and vocalist, and wife of the owner of Kleinhan's clothing store.
creator: Chromatic Club (Buffalo, N.Y.)
source: Buffalo Theater and Music Program Collection
publisher: Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of digital)
date: 1903-01-30
contributor: Nichols, Edith Sterling
contributor: Tupper, Florence C.
contributor: Kleinhans, Mary Seaton
contributor: Chase, Florice
contributor: Choate, Evelyn
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format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925)

Melba and Her Concert Company
subject: Concert programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo.
description: Dame Nellie Melba GBE was an Australian operatic soprano, and one of the most famous singers of the late Victorian era.
creator: Convention Hall (Buffalo, N.Y.)
source: Buffalo Theater and Music Program Collection
publisher: Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of digital)
date: 1903-11-24
contributor: Melba, Nellie, Dame, 1861-1931
contributor: Davies, Llewella
contributor: Hoose, Ellison van, 1868-1936
contributor: Gilibert, Charles, 1866-1910
contributor: Sassoli, Ada
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format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925)

Second Concert in Convention Hall
subject: Concert programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo.
description: The Guido Chorus was a male choral group of business and professional men, founded by Seth Clark in 1904 and active to 1965. The group was one of many popular singing societies in Buffalo's music history.
creator: Guido Chorus, Buffalo
source: Buffalo Theater and Music Program Collection
publisher: Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of digital)
date: 1905-03-03
contributor: Spencer, Janet, 1874-1948
contributor: Le Breton, Prescott
contributor: Clark, Seth (Organist)
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format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925)

Sousa and His Band
subject: Concert programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo.
description: John Philip Sousa was an American composer and conductor known as "The March King." Buffalo's Convention Hall, a former armory, was a fitting setting for a program that featured a military march composed by Sousa.
creator: Convention Hall (Buffalo, N.Y.)
source: Buffalo Theater and Music Program Collection
publisher: Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of digital)
date: 1905-09-19
contributor: Sousa, John Philip, 1854-1932
contributor: Schiller, Elizabeth
contributor: Straus, Jessie
contributor: Zimmerman, Leo, 1866-1935
contributor: Clarke, Herbert L. (Herbert Lincoln), 1867-1945
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format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925)

Peter Pan
subject: Theater programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo.
description: 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 theatre venue from 1888 to 1919.
creator: Star Theatre (Buffalo, N.Y.)
source: Buffalo Theater and Music Program Collection
publisher: Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of digital)
date: 1905-10-23
contributor: Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937
contributor: Adams, Maude, 1872-1953
contributor: Morries, Mildred
contributor: Wren, Jane
contributor: Lawford, Ernest E.
contributor: Henderson, Grace, 1860-1944
contributor: Frohman, Charles, 1860-1915
contributor: Francoeur, J. M.
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format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925)

The Girl and the Judge
subject: Theater programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo.
description: 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.
creator: Star Theatre (Buffalo, N.Y.)
source: Buffalo Theater and Music Program Collection
publisher: Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of digital)
date: 1907-06-24
contributor: Bonstelle Company
contributor: Bonstelle, Jessie
contributor: Fitch, Clyde, 1865-1909
contributor: McVicker, Julius
contributor: Dwyer, John T.
contributor: Cluxton, Walter
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format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925)

Song Recital, Johanna Gadski
subject: Concert programs -- New York (State) -- Buffalo.
description: Johanna Gadski was a German soprano known for her powerful voice. She was one of many international talents whose local performance was arranged by Mai Davis Smith, the first professional impresario in Buffalo.
creator: Convention Hall (Buffalo, N.Y.)
source: Buffalo Theater and Music Program Collection
publisher: Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Publisher of digital)
date: 1908-04-03
contributor: Gadski, Johanna, 1872-1932
contributor: La Forge, Frank, 1879-1953
contributor: Smith, Mai Davis
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format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Early Twentieth Century (1900-1925)