Charlotte Cushman

A Biography and Performance History

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

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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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2023-04-24
Mått152 x 229 x 16 mm
Vikt404 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor309
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9781476690872

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Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsPartIntroductionOne. Pilgrim Roots and Early Performances: 1816–1835Two. New Orleans: 1835–1836Three. Acting in New York and Albany: 1836–1837Four. Stock Company Actress, Manager and Leading Lady: 1837–1844Five. Working with MacreadySix. First English Tour: “I Could Make a Fortune Here”Seven. “Miss Cushman is a very dangerous young man”: 1846–1849Eight. Return to America: 1849–1852Nine. Italy, England and Ireland: 1852–1857Ten. American Tour and Emma Crow: 1857–1858Eleven. On the Via Gregoriana: 1858–1860Twelve. Touring During the Civil War: 1860–1863Thirteen. Retirement: 1863–1871Fourteen. “I Never Give Up”: 1870–1875Fifteen. Death: 1875–1876Sixteen. “My Genius Is Hard Work”PartPerformance HistorySources for Appendix and Performance History of Charlotte CushmanChapter NotesBibliographyIndex

“A vivid picture emerges of Charlotte Cushman both on and off the stage in this sorely-needed update of her life and performance history. Arthur Bloom has captured definitively the essence of Cushman’s challenges, successes, and relationships (both professional and personal). Significantly, he combines extensive contemporary documentation and context with an appropriate 21st Century interpretation to pay overdue homage to this uniquely powerful actress.”—Thomas A. Bogar, author of American Presidents Attend the Theatre and Backstage at the Lincoln Assassination