Broadside announcing a performance of 'The Jewess' at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London, England

This broadside announces a performance of the opera "The Jewess" ("La Juive") at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London, England. The date of the performance is listed as Saturday evening, March 26th, but the year is uncertain; possibilities include 1842 or 1853. The broadside also notes that this is the 8th time the opera was performed in America and provides details about the actors and scenes. It's considered possibly the earliest extant American broadside for this opera. The opera, composed by Fromental Halévy, premiered in Paris in 1835 and was a popular work in the 19th century. The storyline explores the theme of religious tolerance.

Associated People/Businesses

• Halevy, Fromental

Geography

• London

Subjects

• Opera
• Theater
• Broadsides
• Religious tolerance
• 19th century

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume C, Page 2