 Event |
The Belle of New York
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| Venue |
Princess Theatre, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand |
| First Date |
6 September 1899 |
| Last Date |
September 1899 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Part of a Tour |
Yes |
| Description |
Violet Gray is a Salvation Army girl who becomes an heir to a fortune belonging to Ichabod Bronson. She has been chosen as the recipient of this windfall because Ichabod, although not averse to dallying with the odd chorus girl himself, is a firm believer in organisations such as the Young Men's Rescue League and the Anti-Cigarette Society. He has found out that his playboy son, Harry, intends to marry actress Cora Angelique. Violet, for her part, is intent on Harry getting the inheritance - and her as well! Her saucy performance of the 'At Ze Naughty Folies Bergère'does the trick - Ichabod cannot possibly leave his fortune to someone who behaves like that, and Harry's name goes back in the will. Harry finally sees the error of his ways and falls in love with sweet, simple Violet. |
| Primary Genre |
Music Theatre
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| Secondary Genre |
Comedy
Musical
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Text Nationality |
United States of America
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| Further Information |
First produced at the Casino Theatre, New York 28 September, 1897. Auckland; Wellington.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Set |
Theatre Aotearoa |
| Event Identifier |
189672 |
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