Famous Visitors to Richmond, Virginia

Emma Abbott

Emma Abbott

Emma Abbott performed at the Marshall Theatre in Richmond in a production of "Mephistopheles".

Louis Aldrich

Louis Aldrich and Charles Parsloe appeared in "My Pardner" at the Marshall Theatre.

Louis Aldrich

Mary Anderson

Mary Anderson

Mary Anderson was first seen here (the Richmond Theatre) as a star in the early eighties, when she played under the management of John T. Ford

Frank Bangs

Frank Bangs played the part of Mark Antony to in the Marshall Theatre in Richmond, Virginia.

Frank Bangs

Lawrence Barrett as Count Lanciotto

Lawrence Barrett

Lawrence Barrett and Edwin Booth performed Othello in Richmond Theatre in January, 1888.

"It is quite unnecessary to say that the anticipated great event of the dramatic season of Richmond occurred last night, when Messrs. Booth and Barrett appeared before an audience that has seldom, if ever, had its equal in number. From pit to dome the Theatre was crowded, and not even standing room could be given. The elite of Richmond society was there. Many in elaborate and beautiful costumes., and the overflowing house, with the wealth and beauty of the city represented, was a pleasing sight to see. The great tragedians playing "Will Shakespeare's Othello," beautifully mounted and costumed, would have rejoiced the heart of the Bard of Avon, could he have seen that immortal play of "Othello," so splendidly rendered by the two greatest tragedians of the day in this, our Western Hemisphere. Both Booth and Barrett, with Irving, take front rank in tragic histrionic art."