Charlotte Cushman, one of the great actors of 19th century American theatre, was a lesbian who kept her identity hidden by focusing her career on male characters (Romeo, Claude Melnotte, Wolsey), and also on strong and passionate women (Lady Macbeth, Bianca in Fazio, and Queen Katherine in Henry VIII). This biography is an authoritative record of Cushman's life and performances, showing how her complex gender identity illuminates and is illuminated by 19th century theatre critical views. Part One is a biography; Part Two is a performance history listing all of Cushman's known performances, often with a description of her role and critical commentary.…mehr
Charlotte Cushman, one of the great actors of 19th century American theatre, was a lesbian who kept her identity hidden by focusing her career on male characters (Romeo, Claude Melnotte, Wolsey), and also on strong and passionate women (Lady Macbeth, Bianca in Fazio, and Queen Katherine in Henry VIII). This biography is an authoritative record of Cushman's life and performances, showing how her complex gender identity illuminates and is illuminated by 19th century theatre critical views. Part One is a biography; Part Two is a performance history listing all of Cushman's known performances, often with a description of her role and critical commentary.
The late Arthur W. Bloom was a retired professor of theatre and administrator at several public and private American universities. He is the author of biographies of Joseph Jefferson, Edwin Booth, and Edwin Forrest.
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Table of Contents Acknowledgments Part Introduction One. Pilgrim Roots and Early Performances: 1816-1835 Two. New Orleans: 1835-1836 Three. Acting in New York and Albany: 1836-1837 Four. Stock Company Actress, Manager and Leading Lady: 1837-1844 Five. Working with Macready Six. First English Tour: "I Could Make a Fortune Here" Seven. "Miss Cushman is a very dangerous young man": 1846-1849 Eight. Return to America: 1849-1852 Nine. Italy, England and Ireland: 1852-1857 Ten. American Tour and Emma Crow: 1857-1858 Eleven. On the Via Gregoriana: 1858-1860 Twelve. Touring During the Civil War: 1860-1863 Thirteen. Retirement: 1863-1871 Fourteen. "I Never Give Up": 1870-1875 Fifteen. Death: 1875-1876 Sixteen. "My Genius Is Hard Work" Part Performance History Sources for Appendix and Performance History of Charlotte Cushman Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Acknowledgments Part Introduction One. Pilgrim Roots and Early Performances: 1816-1835 Two. New Orleans: 1835-1836 Three. Acting in New York and Albany: 1836-1837 Four. Stock Company Actress, Manager and Leading Lady: 1837-1844 Five. Working with Macready Six. First English Tour: "I Could Make a Fortune Here" Seven. "Miss Cushman is a very dangerous young man": 1846-1849 Eight. Return to America: 1849-1852 Nine. Italy, England and Ireland: 1852-1857 Ten. American Tour and Emma Crow: 1857-1858 Eleven. On the Via Gregoriana: 1858-1860 Twelve. Touring During the Civil War: 1860-1863 Thirteen. Retirement: 1863-1871 Fourteen. "I Never Give Up": 1870-1875 Fifteen. Death: 1875-1876 Sixteen. "My Genius Is Hard Work" Part Performance History Sources for Appendix and Performance History of Charlotte Cushman Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
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