[Dance & Opera] Taglioni, Marie. (1804-1884) & Malibran, Maria. (1808-1836) & Elssler, Fanny. (1810-1884) & Vestris, Lucia Elizabeth. (1797 - 1856)
Original 1833 Vestris Benefit Broadside
Original 1833 Theatre Royal, Covent Garden broadside for an astounding series of performances held June 24, 1833 for the benefit of the great English actress and contralto singer who was also an important theatre producer and manager. "Madme. VESTRIS has the honour of announcing to the Nobility, Gentry, and Public generally, that her BENEFIT takes place on MONDAY NEXT, June 24th, on which occasion, with the view of providing the utmost novelty and attraction, she has been enabled to avail herself of the kind services of Madame Malibran, Mile. Pauline Leroux, Mlle. Fanny Elsler, Mr. Liston, Mons. Albert, Mons. Daumont, Mons. Theodore Gueriuot, and Mlle. Taglioni. The evening's performance will commence with (by permission of Captain Polhill) the Opera of MASANIELLO ; or, The Dumb Girl of Portici-the first time of its performance at this Theatre. Masaniello, (on this occasion, and for one night only) Madame Vestris; Fenella, (for this particular occasion) Mile. Pauline Leroux. The popular entertainment of TURNING THE TABLES. Jack Humphries, Mr. Liston; Patty Larkins, Mrs. Orirer. Two popular Songs, by Madame Malibran. To conclude with the Grand Ballet of LA SYLPHIDE-in which Mlle, Taglioni will positively make her last appearance on the English Stage this seaaon. Tickets and Private Boxes to be had of Madame Vestris, 2, Chesham-place, Belgrave Square, and of Mr. Notter, at the Box-office. Parties are respectfully requested to take notice, that the Private Boxes at Madame Vestris's disposal can only be had at her residence." 20 x 42 cm. Mounted to a slightly larger rigid board, edges tones and chipped, overall very good. (11487)Program, unsigned Dance