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Orville Harrold

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Actor 1877–1933 On stage 19071925

Orville Harrold (17 November 1877 – 23 October 1933) was an American operatic tenor and musical theatre actor. He began his career in 1906 as a performer in operettas in New York City, and was also seen during his early career in cabaret, musical theatre, and vaudeville performances. With the aid of Oscar Hammerstein I, he branched out into opera in 1910 as a leading tenor with Hammerstein's opera houses in New York City and Philadelphia. While his career from this point on primarily consisted of opera performances, he periodically returned to operetta and musical theatre throughout his career. He notably created the role of Captain Dick Warrington in the world premiere of Victor Herbert's o…

On stage 6 productions, 18 years

1907 The Belle of London Town Lincoln Square Theatre · Original · directed by R.H. Burnside 16 perf.
1910 Naughty Marietta New York Theatre · Original · directed by Jacques Coini 136 perf.
1915 Hip! Hip! Hooray! [1915] Hippodrome Theatre · Original · directed by Mariette Lorette 425 perf.
1918 Fra Diavolo Park Theatre · Revival
1918 The Bohemian Girl Park Theatre · Revival
1925 Holka Polka Lyric Theatre · Original · directed by Oscar Eagle 21 perf.

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Worked with more than once3 names

Herbert Waterous 2 productions
Craig Campbell 2 productions
Blanche Duffield 2 productions

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In the literature1 passages

  • Cast: Emma Trentini, Orville Harrold, Edward Martindel, Marie Duchene, Peggy Woodebooks/Green, Stanley/Broadway Musicals, Show By Show - Seventh Edition - Stanley Green & Cary Ginell.txt

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