19th Century Theatrical Events

Engravings depicting grand 19th-century theatre scenes, showcasing elaborate decorations, large audiences, and historical cultural events from various European locations.

Augustin Daly, American theatrical manager & dramatist, opened his first theatre on Broadway in 1869. This picture shows a full house enjoying a performance. Date: 1876

Opera Ball, organised by the International Relief Society for the Wounded, 1865, Paris, France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date unknown, Europe

BALL ROOM SCENE FROM 'DON GIOVANNI,' AT HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE, LONDON, UK, 1867

Interior of the Royal Theatre, Copenhagen Tilskuerpladsen og Scenen i det nye kongelige Theater i Kjøbenhavn Illustreret tidende. Ahlgrenson, Fredrik August, 1838-1902. Prints. 1874. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Kongelige Teater (Denmark)

A well attended meeting of "total abstainers" in the Sadler's Wells Theatre. Wood engraving, c. 1854, after G. Cruikshank.

INTERIOR OF HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE, ON SATURDAY EVENING LAST.

Aspect of the Opera Room, the day of the Gala Representation given in honor of S. The Emperor of Russia.

Royal Loge in the Amsterdam Schouwburg for the Princely Paar, 1768, Simon Fokke, 1769 - 1773 print Stadholder Willem V and Princess Wilhelmina van Pruisen live in the royal lodge in the Nieuwe Amsterdamse Schouwburg on the Keizersgracht a theater performance at, 1 June 1768. Part of a print series with title print and 14 plates of the Prince and Princess in Amsterdam, 30 May - 4 June 1768. Northern Netherlands paper etching / engraving public festivities on the occasion of royal events. theatre, theatrical performance Schouwburg Keizersgracht (1637-1772)

THE CARDIFF ATHENAEUM EISTEDDFOD

Augustin Daly, American theatrical manager & dramatist, opened his first theatre on Broadway in 1869. This picture shows a full house enjoying a performance. Date: 1876

Leopold theatre after redecoration, Vienna, Austria, 1833 engraving

PERFORMANCE BEFORE HER MAJESTY IN THE THEATRE OF THE PALACE OF ST. CLOUD

The Great Liceo Theatre during a masked ball. 1864. Lithograph. Barcelona. Catalonia. Spain.

Inside of the Tacon Theater. Hazard, Samuel, 1834-1876. Illustrations. 1871. General Research Division. Cuba , Description and travel

Concert in the Salle des Maréchaux, at the Tuileries Palace, 1869. Event of the Paris season. 'The stage...is surrounded by a balustrade. The orchestra is composed of musicians selected from that of the Opera, while the singers generally comprise such stars as may happen to be in Paris at the time. The organisation of the programme is invariably under the direction of the veteran Auber, whose figure is shown leaning against the balustrade. The Emperor, as he appears in our Engraving, occupies an arm-chair in the first rank, having on his right Princess Mathilde, and on his left Prince A

A concert at the new music hall at the Surrey Gardens, London. Date: 1856

On the stage a magician stands amidst props and candles In front of him is the orchestra in the orchestra pit In the auditorium and on the balconies is a crowd, Magician in a theater The magician Dbler in the French theatre in Amsterdam , print maker: anonymous, printer: Hilmar Johannes Backer, (mentioned on object), Dordrecht, 1822 - 1845, paper, h 210 mm × w 215 mm

Interior of Niblo's Opera House, New York City. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. New York (State) , History, Interiors , New York (State) , New York, Opera houses , New York (State) , New York, Niblo's Garden Theatre

'Performance of 'Armida' in the Old Auditorium of the Opera House'. France, No earlier than 1761. Dimensions: 31,5x53,7 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg. Author: GABRIEL DE SAINT-AUBIN.

Interior of the old Park Theatre, New York, N.Y., wood engraving, 24 x 28.5 cm, 1601 - 1900

BAL DE L'OPERA

Opera Ball, organised by the International Relief Society for the Wounded, 1865, Paris, France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date unknown, Europe

Bal masqué à l'Opéra. Lami, Eugène Louis, 1800-1890. Prints. 1842. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Opéra de Paris, Masquerades , France , 19th century, Ballroom dancing , France , 19th century

An actor's-eye view of the audience at Drury Lane theatre, London. Date: 1804

Castle garden, Italian theatre in New York, interior view of the hall, United States, drawing by Lacombe, from L'Illustration, Journal Universel, No 444, Volume XVIII, August 28 -September 4, 1851.

A meeting of the Anti-Corn Law League in a Drury Lane theatre, London in the 19th century. The Corn Laws were taxes on imported grain introduced in 1815, the League was responsible for turning publi

HER MAJESTY'S COSTUME BALL, MINUET IN THE THRONE ROOM

UN BAILE EN LA CASA DEL GOBIERNO EN EL ANIVERSARIO DE LA INDEPENDENCIA EL 18 DE SEPTIEMBRE EN ATLAS DE LA HISTORIA FISICA Y POLITICA DE CHILE, 1854. Author: GAY CLAUDIO. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

The Requiem at La Scala with Verdi conducting, and soloists Ormondo Maini, Giuseppe Capponi, Maria Waldmann and Teresa Stolz, Anonymous

Brooklyn Sanitary Fair Unknown. , 1864. Lithograph on wove paper, image: 16 1/16 x 13 3/4 in. (40.8 x 35 cm). Depicting the crowds and activities of the Brooklyn Fair, as seen from the first-tier balcony of the Academy of Musics Great Hall, this image captures some of the spectacle of the events that went on daily. Among the plentiful attractions at the fair were a Museum of Arts, Relics, and Curiosities; an art exhibition and sale; a grand ball, known as the Calico Ball; an ice-skating rink and fishing pond; and a daily newspaper called the Drum Beat (the first daily newspaper for any contemporary fair). All of these and the many other attractions were run by hundreds of volunteers. American Art 1864

Royal Loge in the Amsterdam Schouwburg for the Princely Paar, 1768, Simon Fokke, 1772 print Stadholder Willem V and Princess Wilhelmina van Pruisen live in the royal lodge in the Nieuwe Amsterdamse Schouwburg on Keizersgracht a theater performance, 1 June 1768. paper etching / engraving public festivities on the occasion of royal events. theatre, theatrical performance Schouwburg Keizersgracht (1637-1772)

España. Galicia. Provincia de Pontevedra. Vigo. "Juegos Florales". Celebrados en el teatro, bajo la presidencia de Emilio Castelar. Dibujo de M. Alcázar. Grabado por Capuz. La Ilustración Española y Americana, 22 de agosto de 1883.

Interior of the theatre du Gymnase after its restoration, Paris, France, illustration from L'Illustration, Journal Universel, No 410, Volume XVII, January 3-10, 1851.

Austria, 19th century. Vienna. Interior of the Theater in der Josefstadt. Print. Detail.

Spain, Madrid. Inauguration of the Apolo Theater on the night of November 23, 1873. Woodcut on paper. Tomas Carlos Capuz (1834-1899) and Jose Luis Pellicer (1842-1901).

THE OPENING OF THE NEW BUILDING OF THE INSTITUTE OF PAINTERS IN WATER-COLOURS, PICCADILLY, BY THE PRINCE OF WALES: THE INAUGURAL CONCERT IN THE PRINCE'S HALL, LONDON, UK, 1883

OPENING OF THE LANCASTER AND CARLISLE RAILWAY: THE RAILWAY CONTRACTORS' DINNER, AT THE CROWN AND MITRE INN, CARLISLE, UK, 1846

France, Paris, Gala performance in honor of the Russian Emperor Alexander II (1818-1881) at the Paris Opera, June 1867

Masked ball of the opera / general appearance of the room at the time of gallop.

Pleyel concert hall, Rue Rochechouart, Paris, France, illustration from L'Illustration, Journal Universel, No 641, Volume XXV, June 9, 1855.

BAL DE L'OPERA

Teatro S. Carlo, costruito sui disegni di. G. Medrano , Theaters, Teatro di San Carlo. Nicholas Catsimpoolas Collection

Interior of the Teatro San Carlo in Naples, seen from the stage, Achille Mauri, 1851 - 1883 Photo montage Naples paper albumen print theatre, theatrical performance. ballet group; dancers on the stage San Carlo Theater

Engraving showing the Ball Room of Buckingham Palace, London, with a ball underway, 1887. All of the participants are shown wearing formal dress, many of the men wearing military uniform. Date: 25 June 1887

Teatro S. Carlo, costruito sui disegni di. G. Medrano , Theaters, Teatro di San Carlo. Nicholas Catsimpoolas Collection

THE GREAT HIGHLAND BAGPIPE COMPETITION. AT THE THEATRE ROYAL, EDINBURGH.

Astley's Ampitheater. Paris.

BALL AT GUILDHALL, IN AID OF THE PATRIOTIC FUND, LONDON, UK, 1854

Blazing fire on the stage of the Amsterdamse Schouwburg, 1772. View in the hall at the start of the blazing fire in the theater. The audience flight panic. Part of a group of illustrations about the fire in the Amsterdamse Schouwburg on 11 May 1772.

Theatrical reflection, or a peep at the looking glass curtain at the Royal Coburg Theatre, engraving 1820, the mirrored curtain reflecting the audience at the Royal Coburg Theatre (Old Vic Theatre) and Ramo Samee, a juggler, magician, and sword swallower, juggling on stage.

Scene from the opera Il pomo d'oro (The Golden Apple) of A. Cesti to the wedding of Leopold I and Margaret Theresa of Spain, Burnacini, Lodovico Ottavio (1636-1707)

Theatre performance at the Osaka Theatre, 1869, Japan, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, Asia

The view from the Imperial Box at the St Petersburg Opera House during a gala performance. Date: 1874

Greeting of the king of sardines at the station of Lyon on November 23, 1855, woodcut, France, Europe

Musical soire in Vienna, Austria, with Johann STRAUSS, 1825-99 Viennese composer 1870

Windsor Castle. A theater performance sponsored by Queen Victoria. Engraving.

Tsar Alexander II at the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow, Russia, September 1856 (1900). Artist: Unknown

Jules Perrot (1810-1894) French dancer, choreographer and ballet master, and Fanny (Francesca) Cerito or Cerrito (c1817-1909) Italian ballerina, appearing in 'L' Eleve de l'Amour' ('The Pupil of Love') at Her Majesty's Theatre, London, 1842. Music by English-based Italian conductor and composer Michael Costa. From 'The Illustrated London News', 1842.

Dance at the English Embassy in Rome, Italy, drawing by Dante Paolocci, engraving from L'IIllustrazione Italiana, no 10, March 5, 1882. Digitally colorized image.

Opera show for Emperor Leopold I, 1668, Frans Geffels, After Lodovico Ottavio Burnacini, 1668 - c. 1670 print In the Vienna Concertgebouw, the opera 'Il Pomo d'Oro' is performed before the court of Leopold I in Vienna in honor of the birthday of the Empress Margaretha Theresia of Spain (1668). The imperial family is in front. In the foreground a row of soldiers. The print has an Italian caption. Mantua paper etching opera. opera house

THE BRITISH FABRIC BALL AT SHIPLEY

The Shah of Persia in England: the state visit to the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden, London, UK, 1889.

Costume ball in front of the Dukes of Aosta. Turin, February 16, 1870.

A Festival of Handel's music at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham, London. Date: 1859

An Abi Ball Dance Party at the Berlin Opera House, Germany, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century original, exact orig...

The first smoking concert given by the Royal Amateur Orchestral Society at the then new Queen's Hall, Langham Place, in the presence of the Prince of Wales(later King Edward VII), Duke Alfred of Saxe Coburg, and the Duke of Connaught. The hall seated 3,000 people, and was lit throughout with eletcric light and gas. 27th November 1893

An Abi Ball Dance Party at the Berlin Opera House, Germany, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century original, exact original date unknown, Europe

The Great Highland Bagpipe Competition, at the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, 1844. The audience watches a performance of a Scottish reel by four dancers. From "Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V.

Old English closed Theatre, 19th century engraving

Savoy Theatre, London. House (not stage) lit by Swan incandescent lamps. Built by Richard D'Oyly Carte in 1881, it was the home of the Gilbert and Sullivan operattas. Wood engraving, 1881

Musicians and public in the Parkzaal in Amsterdam, Anonymous, 1859 print paper letterpress printing music-hall. musician at work. listening to music Plantage Parklaan (Amsterdam)

France - 19th century - Paris, Theatre du Vaudeville. Theatre house, view from the stage.

The stage curtain blows out towards the auditorium and the audience flee the fire. 187 people die in the blaze. Date: 5 September 1887

Vue de l'intérieur de la salle du Théâtre-Cirque de St. Pétersbourg. Prints. 1850. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Horsemanship, Theaters , Russia (Federation) , Saint Petersburg

The interior of the Paris Opera House, with a full auditorium watching a performance in progress. Date: 1854

A subscription ball dance party at the Berlin Opera, Germany/a subscription ball dance party in the opera of Berlin, Germany, historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original model from the 19th century, exact original date not known, subsequently colored

Drury Lane Theatre, London 1804, ENGLAND.

Interior of the Park Theater, New York. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. New York (State) , History, Old Park Theatre (New York, N.Y.)

Conversazione and concert of the vocal association at St. James's Hall, London. Date: 1860

Iphigenie en Tauride Opera a scene from the opera. May, Edouard (ca 1807 1881), May. Henri

UK, England, London, Interior of Kings Theatre Opera House

Circus, Champs Elysees, Paris. Lami, Eugène Louis, 1800-1890. Prints. 1850 - 1859. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Circus , France , 19th century, Equestrian artists , France , 19th century, Champs-Elysées (Paris, France)

07/27/1915. In the Paraíso theater. A scene from the play "School of Venus", whose premiere took place last night.

The feast of June 7 at the Opera. - Overview of the Kermesse at the time of sale at auction.

The Singers Party in Arnhem, 1847. The third Nederrhijnschijssche Zangersfeest held in Arnhem on 14 and 15 August 1847. View in the party room where a conductor leads a choir while singing.

Theatre fait dans la mesme allée, sur le quel la comédie, et le ballet de La princesse d'Elide furent representéz Plaisirs de l'îsle enchantée. Prints. 1800 - 1899. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Plaisirs de l'îsle enchantée (Choreographic work), Pageants , France

A large gathering inside a galleried ballroom. Tinted photograph after a painting by J.C. Wake, 1878.

Benjamin Disraeli introducing his reform bill in the House of Commons, c1867. Artist: Unknown

The great annual folk festival in Brussels in various pictures, here in 1868, Belgium, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, Europe

People dancing in the ballroom of the Sophiensaal in Vienna, Austria, 19th century engraving

c.1900 vintage photograph: skating carnival photo composition by the William Notman studio, Canada.

Ball at the English embassy for presenting medals to the soldiers who fought in the Crimean war, Paris, France, illustration from L'Illustration, Journal Universel, No 674, Volume XXVII, January 26, 1856.

Couple in a play ."Haine d'Amour" by Daniel Lesueur. Engraving. 1894.

Election committee at the Gymnase Triat, Paris, France, illustration from L'Illustration, Journal Universel, No 1368, Volume LIII, May 15, 1869.

Costumed ball, 1834, Anonymous, After Francesco Gonin, 1834 print Numbered at the top right: No. 1. Print Maker: Italy Printer: Turin paper ball, formal dance(+ costume party ~ festive activities)

THE SCOTT CENTENARY BANQUET IN THE CORN EXCHANGE, GRASSMARKET, EDINBURGH, 1871

American Theatre Exhibit. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Italy, 18th century. Verona, interior of the theatre during a performance.

Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Sweden:...at the Theatre Royal, Stockholm - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. The future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in Scandinavia. '...the Royal party...arrived in time to see the last act of the Swedish version of "The Daughter of the Regiment."...Five tiers of boxes rise one above the other to the ceiling, the decorations being purely white and gold...The audience rose immediately on the entrance of the Royal party, and the orchestra performed the National Anthem, which so closely resembles our own as to be scarcely di

Drury Lane Theatre. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann. Pugin was the

Sketch of the performance played on board "HMS Galatea" (the audience seen from the stage)., 1869, by Nicholas Chevalier.

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