The Black Crook
MusicalSpectacle ExtravaganzaOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Sep 12, 1866
Closing Date
Jan 04, 1868
Previews
0
Performances
475
MusicalSpectacle ExtravaganzaOriginalBroadway
Open Date: Sep 12, 1866
Close Date: Jan 04, 1868
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
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Description
An Original, Grand, Romantic Magical and Spectacular Drama in Four Acts, 17 Scenes.
Setting
Harz Mountains of Germany. 1600.
Comments
Considered to be the first American musical
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PeopleWritten by Charles M. Barras; Lyrics by Theodore Kennick; Music by Thomas Baker; Additional music by George Bicknell; Additional lyrics by Theodore KennickDirected by William Wheatley; Ballets directed by David CostaScenic Design by Richard Marston, J. E. Hayes, R. S. Smith, D. A. Strong, F. W. Seaver, W. Wallack and Brothers Drew; Costume Design by M. Phillipe and Madame Costa; Gas contrivances by Charles Murray; Calcium lights by Charles SewardStage Manager: LJ VincentConducted by Harvey B. DodworthProperties and appointments by S. WallisSharkskinAmphibeaHackletoothAmphibea
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Songsmusic by Thomas Baker
(Unless otherwise noted)Act 1Sung ByEarly in the MorningCarlineCarlineAct 2Sung ByFlow On, Silver StreamStalacta(The) Power of LoveStalacta
Written by Charles M. Barras; Lyrics by Theodore Kennick; Music by Thomas Baker; Additional music by George Bicknell; Additional lyrics by Theodore Kennick
Directed by William Wheatley; Ballets directed by David Costa
Scenic Design by Richard Marston, J. E. Hayes, R. S. Smith, D. A. Strong, F. W. Seaver, W. Wallack and Brothers Drew; Costume Design by M. Phillipe and Madame Costa; Gas contrivances by Charles Murray; Calcium lights by Charles Seward
Stage Manager: LJ Vincent
Conducted by Harvey B. Dodworth
Properties and appointments by S. Wallis
Sharkskin
Amphibea
Hackletooth
Amphibea
music by Thomas Baker
(Unless otherwise noted)
(Unless otherwise noted)
Act 1
Sung By
Early in the Morning
Carline
Carline
Act 2
Sung By
Flow On, Silver Stream
Stalacta
(The) Power of Love
Stalacta
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