The Virgin Prophetess
| The Virgin Prophetess | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Elkanah Settle |
| Date premiered | 12 May 1701[1] |
| Place premiered | Theatre Royal, Drury Lane |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Tragedy |
The Virgin Prophetess, or The Fate of Troy is a 1701 tragedy by Elkanah Settle featuring music by Gottfried Finger. It is a semi-opera with masque-like elements breaking up the scenes.
The original cast included
Jane Rogers
as Cassandra.
References
- ^ Burling p.27
Bibliography
- Burling, William J. A Checklist of New Plays and Entertainments on the London Stage, 1700-1737. Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press, 1992.
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