The Stage's Glory

The Stage's Glory
Author: Berta Joncus
Publisher: University of Delaware
Total Pages: 293
Release: 2011-05-13
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1611490332

John Rich (1692-1761) was a profoundly influential figure of the eighteenth-century London stage. As producer, manager and performer, he transformed the urban entertainment market, creating genres and promotional methods still with us today. This volume gives the first comprehensive overview of Rich's multifaceted career. Contributions by leading scholars from a range of disciplines-Dtheatre, dance, music, art, and cultural historyDprovide detailed analyses of Rich's productions and representations.

The Companion to the Play-house

The Companion to the Play-house
Author: David Erskine Baker
Publisher: London : Printed for T. Becket and P.A. Dehondt ... , C. Henderson ... and T. Davies
Total Pages: 390
Release: 1764
Genre: Actors
ISBN: