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
Opening night credits for this production have not yet been finalized.
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. WallisSharkskin (Amphibea)Hackletooth (Amphibea)
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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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