Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47), 17 May. 1847 -22 May. 1847, Lancashire

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Minstrel Show

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Troupe: Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) (

Howard is only listed with the troupe once (in Brighton, 47), instead of Sherwood. May be an error.

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Venue Type: Concert Hall
Location: Liverpool
County: Lancashire
Type: Minstrel Show
Venue: Concert Hall
Date: 17 May 1847-22 May 1847
Date notes: Monday-Saturday Evening

Event Program

Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Come Darkies Sing Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Quintette
Going ober de Mountains B. Roberts/ Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Song
My Ole Massa Daniels/ Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Song
Boatman of the Ohio (Song) May/ Daniels/ Sherwood/ Fortescue/ Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Glee
Johnny Bowker Fortescue/ Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Song
Ole Joe and de Yaller Gal B. Roberts/ Fortescue/ Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Extravaganza
Intermission
Tatur Lecture, De B. Roberts/ Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Lecture
Color'd Fancy Ball, De May/ Daniels/ Sherwood/ Fortescue/ Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Quartette
Dandy Broadway Swell Daniels/ Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Song
Dinah, Dear Sherwood/ Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Song & Chorus
Ginger Blue B. Roberts/ Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Song
Phantom Chorus Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Chorus
Old Dan Tucker B. Roberts/ Fortescue/ Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Duet
Cusha's Wild Hunt May/ Daniels/ Sherwood/ Fortescue/ Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Romanza
Han de Banjo Down Daniels/ Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Song
Miss Rosa Ginger B. Roberts/ Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Song
Lucy Neal Sherwood/ Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Song
Buffalo Gals B. Roberts/ Fortescue/ Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Extravaganza
Railroad Overture Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Grand Finale

Bibliographic Sources

  • Liverpool Record Office & Local History Library, Central Library, Liverpool Playbill (Concert Hall) - May 17-22, 1847
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Minstrel Show
    • Troupe Name: “The Celebrated Original Ethiopian Harmonists”
    • Performers Listed: “Messrs. Roberts, May, Sherwood, Daniels, & Fortescue”
    • Days & Times: “Monday, May 17, 1847, and Every Evening during the Week”
    • Venue Name: “Concert Hall, Lord Nelson Street”
    • Program Info: Complete Listing; see attached document scan (seems to be the program for all performances)
    • Other:
      performance time,
      ticket info,
      other (notice of publication and sale of sheet music)
    Part 2
  • Liverpool Record Office & Local History Library, Central Library, Liverpool Playbill (Concert Hall) - May 17-22, 1847
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Minstrel Show
    • Troupe Name: “The Celebrated Original Ethiopian Harmonists”
    • Performers Listed: “Messrs. Roberts, May, Sherwood, Daniels, & Fortescue”
    • Days & Times: “Monday, May 17, 1847, and Every Evening during the Week”
    • Venue Name: “Concert Hall, Lord Nelson Street”
    • Program Info: Complete Listing; see attached document scan (seems to be the program for all performances)
    • Other:
      performance time,
      ticket info,
      other (notice of publication and sale of sheet music)
    Part 3
  • Liverpool Record Office & Local History Library, Central Library, Liverpool Playbill (Concert Hall) - May 17-22, 1847
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Minstrel Show
    • Troupe Name: “The Celebrated Original Ethiopian Harmonists”
    • Performers Listed: “Messrs. Roberts, May, Sherwood, Daniels, & Fortescue”
    • Days & Times: “Monday, May 17, 1847, and Every Evening during the Week”
    • Venue Name: “Concert Hall, Lord Nelson Street”
    • Program Info: Complete Listing; see attached document scan (seems to be the program for all performances)
    • Other:
      performance time,
      ticket info,
      other (notice of publication and sale of sheet music)
    Document Image, Part 1