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The Daily Dispatch: April 7, 1862., [Electronic resource], Amusements.. (search)
Amusements.. --To-night. at the Variotice, Ogden's benefit, on which occasion, Hamlet; Walter Keeble, late manager of the Nashville Theatre, personating the melancholy Prince. At Metropolitan Hall, Lee Mallory's War Illustrations, and good music. See advertisement.
The Daily Dispatch: April 30, 1862., [Electronic resource], The Varieties. (search)
The Varieties. --The crowds that nightly attend this popular place of amusement give convincing proof of public appreciation of the exertions of the management. Mr. Walter Keeble, a sterling actor, has successfully rendered a variety of heavy characters, such as Hamlet, Ingomar, Edgar Ravenswood, Richard, &c. He is well sustained by the members of the stock company. We commend the Varieties to the floating population as a well conducted theatre, and an excellent place to while away a pleasant hour. Mr. E. R. Dalton, a sterling actor and old favorite, takes a benefit to-night, a hint sufficient to summon all of his friends.
The Daily Dispatch: may 2, 1862., [Electronic resource], The Varieties. (search)
The Varieties. --A handsome tribute was paid to Mr. E. R. Dalton on Wednesday night. Notwithstanding the "weeping clouds," the Varieties was crowded. To-night an attractive bill is offered. Mr. Walter Keeble, a decided favorite with the play-goers, (and deservedly so,) will appear, supported by the excellent stock company. En passant, we refer the ladies and gentlemen of the dramatic profession to the advertisement of Manager Hewitt. He offers inducements for engagements at the new Richmond Theatre, now in progress of completion.
The Daily Dispatch: May 10, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 6 (search)
The Richmond Varieties. --The engagement of Mr. Walter Keeble at this establishment has succeeded in attracting large audiences, who nightly give evidence of their appreciation of his talents by hearty rounds of applause. To-night he will enact Macbeth, on which occasion all the fine original music will be sung. We understand that it is the intention of the management to appropriate the proceeds of next Tuesday night for the benefit of the sick soldiers. This is as it should be — amusements of a public character, while they contribute to the gratification of the hale and hearty, ought to do something for the brave defenders of our soil, who have suffered on the field of battle.
The Daily Dispatch: May 30, 1862., [Electronic resource], Richmond Varieties. (search)
Richmond Varieties. --This well-managed little theatre continues to be crowded nightly, and the performances go off with considerable eclat. Mr. Walter Keeble, the leading man of the company, has won the favor of the audience, and in his classic delineation of various characters is well sustained by the stock company. The management, we understand, is enlisting the services of the best theatrical talent of the South for the new theatre now in progress of completion. However, much depends upon the destiny of our city.
The Daily Dispatch: June 5, 1862., [Electronic resource], The Varieties. (search)
The Varieties. --This establishment, which was voluntarily closed by the Management on Saturday night last, will be re-opened on Monday. This act of patriotism and feeling is commendable, and redounds much to the credit of those concerned. We understand that the force of the already efficient company will be increased, and that negotiations are in progress with the best talent the South can afford. Miss Ida Vernon will shortly appear in her role of characters, sustained by Mr. Walter Keeble.
The Daily Dispatch: June 11, 1862., [Electronic resource], Incidents of the battle near Richmond. (search)
Amusements. --Two places of amusement are now open to the public, and are nightly crowded. At the "Varieties," Franklin street, the chief attractions are Miss Ida Vernon and Mr. Walter Keeble, very creditable representatives of the legitimate, drama. At the Lyceum, Broad street, Mr. Wm. H. Crisp, the veteran actor, is appearing in a round of favorite characters.
The Daily Dispatch: May 21, 1863., [Electronic resource], Casualties in the late battle near Fredericksburg. (search)
are some very creditable act- ors and actresses on the boards of the Richmond Theatre, and it is to their own interest to exert themselves to pleases. Last night was performed at the Marshall Theatre the favorite melodrama, the "Dream at Sea," concluding with the farce of the"Alpine Maid." The decorative appointments at this Theatre are admirable, and set off acting, good or bad, to great advantage. Mr. Theo. Hamilton is leading man. At the Varieties, Franklin street, Mr. Walter Keeble, an actor of established reputation, together with Charley Morton, Miss Ella Wren, and others, well known Richmond favorites, hold the even tenor of their way, nightly filling the house with appreciative audiences. The legitimate drama has several worthy representatives in the company playing at the Varieties. Last night was given "Romeo and Juliet" in very effective style. The "Rough Diamond," a farce first introduced to the Richmond public by Sir Wm Don, concluded the evening's en