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New American Tragedy at Wallack's

"New American Tragedy at Wallack's." New York Saturday Press, August 13, 1859, 2.
Type
newspaper
Genre
theater criticism
Abstract

The performance of a new tragedy written by an American, female playwright is reviewed. It is to be performed at Wallack's theater and is called "Geraldine, or Love's Victory." The lead role is to be performed by Matilda Heron Stoepel, a respected actress. The playwright is unnamed, but the reviewer is optimistic about the show's attraction.

References: Mr. Bateman, Matilda Heron Stoepel, Meaers Walcott, Southern, Couldock, Davidge

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