Rodgers House and Belasco Theater
The Rodgers HouseThe Rodgers House, formerly at 717 Madison Place, was constructed in 1831 by Commodore John Rodgers, a high-ranking naval officer....
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"Homecoming of Madame Lillian Evanti - Lyric Coloratura." Cover of the program from Lillian Evanti's performance at the Belasco Theatre.
The Rodgers HouseThe Rodgers House, formerly at 717 Madison Place, was constructed in 1831 by Commodore John Rodgers, a high-ranking naval officer....
Lyric soprano Lillian Evanti (1890-1967) was the first African American to perform with a major European opera company, but she...