| The Rajah | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:The_Rajah_Plate_6_(1883).jpg) Actresses Rillie Deaves and Marion Elmore watch Alfred Klein fall into the brook in Act 3 of The Rajah (1883) | |
| Written by | William Young |
| Date premiered | June 5, 1883 |
| Place premiered | Madison Square Theatre |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Romantic comedy |
The Rajah; or Wyncot's Ward is a play by William Young which debuted at the Madison Square Theatre in New York on June 5, 1883.
The play is a romantic comedy where a hapless man becomes the guardian of his uncle's adopted daughter, and eventually wins her love.[1] Produced by Daniel Frohman at the Madison Square Theatre, it was panned by critics but had a successful run of 256 nights, before also being successful on the road.[2][3][4][5][6] The play was Young's greatest success as a playwright; his other major success was the play adaptation of Ben Hur in 1899.[1]
- ^ a b Burt, Daniel S. The Chronology of American Literature, p. 264 (2004)
- ^ The Drama, The Critic, p. 274-75 (June 9, 1883)
- ^ Strang, Lewis Clinton. Players and Plays of the Last Quarter Century, Vol. II, p. 142 (1902)
- ^ (6 June 1883). "The Rajah." (review), The New York Times (critical and amusing review)
- ^ (6 June 1883). The Rajah (review), New York Tribune, p. 4, col. 6
- ^ (19 August 1883). The Madison Square Theatre, The New York Times (reporting that the continued success of the play is delaying any replacements, as well as road performances)