May 1699

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Theatre: Drury Lane Theatre
Theatrical Season: 1698-1699
Volume: 1
Comments: Rich's Company. The date of the first production is not known, but the Prologue to the Second Part [1699] refers to warm weather and to May Fair. The Songs to both parts were advertised in the Post Boy, 24-27 June 1699, suggesting a first production not later than the end of May 1699. The following among the songs for Part I list the singer or composer or both: From azure plains, sung by Pate, in A Second Collection of New Songs and Ballads (1699). How comes it now good Mrs Spratt, sung by Pate and Leveridge (ibid.). Of all the world's enjoyments, sung by Leveridge (ibid.). Whilst wretched fools sneak up and down, composed by Daniel Purcell and sung by Leveridge and Pate (ibid.). Young Philander wooed me long, composed by Daniel Purcell (ibid.). For Part II: The devil he pulled off his jacket of flame, composed by Samuel Ackroyde (ibid.). He led her by the milk-white hand, composed by Samuel Ackroyde (ibid.)

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    *p<?dl The Famous History of the Rise and Fall of Massaniello. [In Two Parts. Edition of 1700:% Prologue-Mr Pinkethman [holding a Paper with Prick'd Notes, in his Hand%; Epilogue-Mrs Rogers; Part II [1699 edition]: Prologue to the Second Part-; Epilogue for Miss Campian-. *c<?dl <i>Rich's Company</i>. The date of the first production is not known, but the <i>Prologue to the Second Part</i> [1699] refers to warm weather and to <i>May Fair</i>. The <i>Songs</i> to both parts were advertised in the <i>Post Boy</i>, 24-27 June 1699, suggesting a first production not later than the end of May 1699. The following among the songs for Part I list the singer or composer or both: <i>From azure plains</i>, sung by $Pate=, in <i>A Second Collection of New Songs and Ballads</i> (1699). <i>How comes it now good Mrs Spratt</i>, sung by Pate and $Leveridge= (<i>ibid</i>.). <i>Of all the world's enjoyments</i>, sung by Leveridge (<i>ibid</i>.). <i>Whilst wretched fools sneak up and down</i>, composed by $Daniel Purcell= and sung by Leveridge and Pate (<i>ibid</i>.). <i>Young Philander wooed me long</i>, composed by Daniel Purcell (<i>ibid</i>.). For Part II: <i>The devil he pulled off his jacket of flame</i>, composed by $Samuel Ackroyde= (<i>ibid</i>.). <i>He led her by the milk-white hand</i>, composed by Samuel Ackroyde (<i>ibid</i>.).

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    *p1699 05 00 dl The Famous History of the Rise and Fall of Massaniello. In Two Parts. Edition of 1700: Prologue-Mr Pinkethman [holding a Paper with Prick'd Notes, in his Hand; Epilogue-Mrs Rogers; Part II [1699 edition]: Prologue to the Second Part-; Epilogue for Miss Campian-.*c1699 05 00 dl <i>Rich's Company</i>. The date of the first production is not known, but the <i>Prologue to the Second Part</i> [1699] refers to warm weather and to <i>May Fair</i>. The <i>Songs</i> to both parts were advertised in the <i>Post Boy</i>, 24-27 June 1699, suggesting a first production not later than the end of May 1699. The following among the songs for Part I list the singer or composer or both: <i>From azure plains</i>, sung by $Pate=, in <i>A Second Collection of New Songs and Ballads</i> (1699). <i>How comes it now good Mrs Spratt</i>, sung by Pate and $Leveridge= (<i>ibid</i>.). <i>Of all the world's enjoyments</i>, sung by Leveridge (<i>ibid</i>.). <i>Whilst wretched fools sneak up and down</i>, composed by $Daniel Purcell= and sung by Leveridge and Pate (<i>ibid</i>.). <i>Young Philander wooed me long</i>, composed by Daniel Purcell (<i>ibid</i>.). For Part II: <i>The devil he pulled off his jacket of flame</i>, composed by $Samuel Ackroyde= (<i>ibid</i>.). <i>He led her by the milk-white hand</i>, composed by Samuel Ackroyde (<i>ibid</i>.).

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    Event: 2249 | 16990500 | dl | <i>Rich's Company</i>. The date of the first production is not known, but the <i>Prologue to the Second Part</i> [1699] refers to warm weather and to <i>May Fair</i>. The <i>Songs</i> to both parts were advertised in the <i>Post Boy</i>, 24-27 June 1699, suggesting a first production not later than the end of May 1699. The following among the songs for Part I list the singer or composer or both: <i>From azure plains</i>, sung by $Pate=, in <i>A Second Collection of New Songs and Ballads</i> (1699). <i>How comes it now good Mrs Spratt</i>, sung by Pate and $Leveridge= (<i>ibid</i>.). <i>Of all the world's enjoyments</i>, sung by Leveridge (<i>ibid</i>.). <i>Whilst wretched fools sneak up and down</i>, composed by $Daniel Purcell= and sung by Leveridge and Pate (<i>ibid</i>.). <i>Young Philander wooed me long</i>, composed by Daniel Purcell (<i>ibid</i>.). For Part II: <i>The devil he pulled off his jacket of flame</i>, composed by $Samuel Ackroyde= (<i>ibid</i>.). <i>He led her by the milk-white hand</i>, composed by Samuel Ackroyde (<i>ibid</i>.)
    Performance: 2265 | 2249 | p | The Famous History Of The Rise And Fall Of Massaniello | In Two Parts. Edition of 1700: Prologue-Mr Pinkethman [holding a Paper with Prick'd Notes, in his Hand; Epilogue-Mrs Rogers; Part II [1699 edition]: Prologue to the Second Part-; Epilogue for Miss Campian-.
    Cast:
    4362 | 2265 | Prologue | Mr Pinkethman
    4363 | 2265 | Epilogue | Mrs Rogers
    4364 | 2265 | Prologue to the Second Part
    4365 | 2265 | Epilogue for Miss Campian | .

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Title: The Famous History Of The Rise And Fall Of Massaniello
Comments:
In Two Parts. Edition of 1700: Prologue-Mr Pinkethman [holding a Paper with Prick'd Notes, in his Hand; Epilogue-Mrs Rogers; Part II [1699 edition]: Prologue to the Second Part-; Epilogue for Miss Campian-.
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Death: 1723

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