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Author:   Thomas A. Bogar
Publisher:   Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint:   Rowman & Littlefield
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.30cm
Weight:   0.608kg
ISBN:  

9781538143483

ISBN 10:   1538143488
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   20 August 2020
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1: “a wild, restless, spritely little thing” Chapter 2: “emphatically the People’s Pet” Chapter 3: “quivering masculine hearts” Chapter 4: Fanchon Chapter 5: “talked about as much as the war” Chapter 6: “she will never be more idolized than she was by the soldiers” Chapter 7: “everything has been deranged” Chapter 8: “Maggie Mitchell stands unrivaled” Chapter 9: California and “Cricket Lodge” Chapter 10: “she does not counterfeit it, but feels it” Chapter 11: “everything she attempts is Fanchon” Chapter 12: “bathed in the fountain of perennial youth” Chapter 13: “she can’t quit the stage” Chapter 14: “completely under his influence” Chapter 15: “dissipated and untrue” Chapter 16: “it is the music of the heart” Acknowledgments

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"It's a wonderful world Thomas A. Bogar has created! Champagne Sparkle is a welcome and valuable addition to our understanding of the world of 19th century theatre, and in particular to the world in which John Wilkes Booth lived and operated. I will certainly be recommending it to colleagues and including it in our list of go-to reference books for the theatre staff. --Sarah Jencks, director of education and interpretation, Ford's Theatre Society Tiny in stature, Maggie Mitchell was a giant on the Civil War and Reconstruction-era stage. A phenomenally talented actor, singer, and dancer, she dominated the boards for four decades. The Lincolns loved her, inviting her to tea at the White House. John Wilkes Booth was fascinated by Maggie as well. They could only get in line. The animated and attractive ""little Maggie"" won applause on every side. Thomas A. Bogar, one of the nation's premier theatre historians, has finally given ""our little Maggie"" the second life she deserves. Carefully researched and beautifully written, Bogar's biography brings to life one of the 19th century's most fascinating personalities. --Terry Alford, author of Fortune's Fool, The Life of John Wilkes Booth With the first book-length biography of sprightly actress Maggie Mitchell (1836-1918), Thomas A. Bogar continues his heroic rescue of major figures and episodes that inexplicably fell by the wayside in American theatre history studies. Unearthing the minutiae of American presidential theatregoing, backstage views of the action, the careers of John E. Owens and Thomas Hamblin and now the beloved Maggie involves endless digging to reconstruct trajectories and critical responses, yet Bogar embeds his gleanings in such compelling narratives that we can relive our theatrical past on the page. The book's title evokes the appeal of the effervescent Maggie Mitchell's nimble charm in performances over a forty-year career. The tiny dynamo kept her hold on the American theatre-going public by her relentless touring schedule, which serves as a lens for Thomas A. Bogar's insights on evolving theatre management and touring conditions before, during, and after the Civil War. He carefully sifts for evidence apart from rumors and half-baked reporting on subjects like her close friendship with John Wilkes Booth and her early secessionist sympathies. Champagne Sparkle proves that a book-length biography of Maggie Mitchell was long overdue. --Felicia Hardison Londr�, Curators' Distinguished Professor of Theatre Emerita, University of Missouri-Kansas City It's a wonderful world Thomas A. Bogar has created! Champagne Sparkle is a welcome and valuable addition to our understanding of the world of 19th century theatre, and in particular to the world in which John Wilkes Booth lived and operated. I will certainly be recommending it to colleagues and including it in our list of go-to reference books for the theatre staff. Tiny in stature, Maggie Mitchell was a giant on the Civil War and Reconstruction-era stage. A phenomenally talented actor, singer, and dancer, she dominated the boards for four decades. The Lincolns loved her, inviting her to tea at the White House. John Wilkes Booth was fascinated by Maggie as well. They could only get in line. The animated and attractive ""little Maggie"" won applause on every side. Thomas A. Bogar, one of the nation's premier theatre historians, has finally given ""our little Maggie"" the second life she deserves. Carefully researched and beautifully written, Bogar's biography brings to life one of the 19th century's most fascinating personalities. With the first book-length biography of sprightly actress Maggie Mitchell (1836-1918), Thomas A. Bogar continues his heroic rescue of major figures and episodes that inexplicably fell by the wayside in American theatre history studies. Unearthing the minutiae of American presidential theatregoing, backstage views of the action, the careers of John E. Owens and Thomas Hamblin and now the beloved Maggie involves endless digging to reconstruct trajectories and critical responses, yet Bogar embeds his gleanings in such compelling narratives that we can relive our theatrical past on the page. The book's title evokes the appeal of the effervescent Maggie Mitchell's nimble charm in performances over a forty-year career. The tiny dynamo kept her hold on the American theatre-going public by her relentless touring schedule, which serves as a lens for Thomas A. Bogar's insights on evolving theatre management and touring conditions before, during, and after the Civil War. He carefully sifts for evidence apart from rumors and half-baked reporting on subjects like her close friendship with John Wilkes Booth and her early secessionist sympathies. Champagne Sparkle proves that a book-length biography of Maggie Mitchell was long overdue."

"It's a wonderful world Thomas A. Bogar has created! Champagne Sparkle is a welcome and valuable addition to our understanding of the world of 19th century theatre, and in particular to the world in which John Wilkes Booth lived and operated. I will certainly be recommending it to colleagues and including it in our list of go-to reference books for the theatre staff.--Sarah Jencks, director of education and interpretation, Ford's Theatre Society Tiny in stature, Maggie Mitchell was a giant on the Civil War and Reconstruction-era stage. A phenomenally talented actor, singer, and dancer, she dominated the boards for four decades. The Lincolns loved her, inviting her to tea at the White House. John Wilkes Booth was fascinated by Maggie as well. They could only get in line. The animated and attractive ""little Maggie"" won applause on every side. Thomas A. Bogar, one of the nation's premier theatre historians, has finally given ""our little Maggie"" the second life she deserves. Carefully researched and beautifully written, Bogar's biography brings to life one of the 19th century's most fascinating personalities.--Terry Alford, author of Fortune's Fool, The Life of John Wilkes Booth With the first book-length biography of sprightly actress Maggie Mitchell (1836-1918), Thomas A. Bogar continues his heroic rescue of major figures and episodes that inexplicably fell by the wayside in American theatre history studies. Unearthing the minutiae of American presidential theatregoing, backstage views of the action, the careers of John E. Owens and Thomas Hamblin and now the beloved Maggie involves endless digging to reconstruct trajectories and critical responses, yet Bogar embeds his gleanings in such compelling narratives that we can relive our theatrical past on the page. The book's title evokes the appeal of the effervescent Maggie Mitchell's nimble charm in performances over a forty-year career. The tiny dynamo kept her hold on the American theatre-going public by her relentless touring schedule, which serves as a lens for Thomas A. Bogar's insights on evolving theatre management and touring conditions before, during, and after the Civil War. He carefully sifts for evidence apart from rumors and half-baked reporting on subjects like her close friendship with John Wilkes Booth and her early secessionist sympathies. Champagne Sparkle proves that a book-length biography of Maggie Mitchell was long overdue.--Felicia Hardison Londré, Curators' Distinguished Professor of Theatre Emerita, University of Missouri-Kansas City"

It's a wonderful world Thomas A. Bogar has created! Champagne Sparkle is a welcome and valuable addition to our understanding of the world of 19th century theatre, and in particular to the world in which John Wilkes Booth lived and operated. I will certainly be recommending it to colleagues and including it in our list of go-to reference books for the theatre staff.--Sarah Jencks, director of education and interpretation, Ford's Theatre Society Tiny in stature, Maggie Mitchell was a giant on the Civil War and Reconstruction-era stage. A phenomenally talented actor, singer, and dancer, she dominated the boards for four decades. The Lincolns loved her, inviting her to tea at the White House. John Wilkes Booth was fascinated by Maggie as well. They could only get in line. The animated and attractive little Maggie won applause on every side. Thomas A. Bogar, one of the nation's premier theatre historians, has finally given our little Maggie the second life she deserves. Carefully researched and beautifully written, Bogar's biography brings to life one of the 19th century's most fascinating personalities.--Terry Alford, author of Fortune's Fool, The Life of John Wilkes Booth With the first book-length biography of sprightly actress Maggie Mitchell (1836-1918), Thomas A. Bogar continues his heroic rescue of major figures and episodes that inexplicably fell by the wayside in American theatre history studies. Unearthing the minutiae of American presidential theatregoing, backstage views of the action, the careers of John E. Owens and Thomas Hamblin and now the beloved Maggie involves endless digging to reconstruct trajectories and critical responses, yet Bogar embeds his gleanings in such compelling narratives that we can relive our theatrical past on the page. The book's title evokes the appeal of the effervescent Maggie Mitchell's nimble charm in performances over a forty-year career. The tiny dynamo kept her hold on the American theatre-going public by her relentless touring schedule, which serves as a lens for Thomas A. Bogar's insights on evolving theatre management and touring conditions before, during, and after the Civil War. He carefully sifts for evidence apart from rumors and half-baked reporting on subjects like her close friendship with John Wilkes Booth and her early secessionist sympathies. Champagne Sparkle proves that a book-length biography of Maggie Mitchell was long overdue.--Felicia Hardison Londre, Curators' Distinguished Professor of Theatre Emerita, University of Missouri-Kansas City

It's a wonderful world Thomas A. Bogar has created! Champagne Sparkle is a welcome and valuable addition to our understanding of the world of 19th century theatre, and in particular to the world in which John Wilkes Booth lived and operated. I will certainly be recommending it to colleagues and including it in our list of go-to reference books for the theatre staff.--Sarah Jencks, Director of Education and Interpretation, Ford's Theatre Society Tiny in stature, Maggie Mitchell was a giant on the Civil War and Reconstruction-era stage. A phenomenally talented actor, singer, and dancer, she dominated the boards for four decades. The Lincolns loved her, inviting her to tea at the White House. John Wilkes Booth was fascinated by Maggie as well. They could only get in line. The animated and attractive little Maggie won applause on every side. Thomas A. Bogar, one of the nation's premier theatre historians, has finally given our little Maggie the second life she deserves. Carefully researched and beautifully written, Bogar's biography brings to life one of the 19th century's most fascinating personalities.--Terry Alford, author of Fortune's Fool, The Life of John Wilkes Booth With the first book-length biography of sprightly actress Maggie Mitchell (1836-1918), Thomas A. Bogar continues his heroic rescue of major figures and episodes that inexplicably fell by the wayside in American theatre history studies. Unearthing the minutiae of American presidential theatregoing, backstage views of the action, the careers of John E. Owens and Thomas Hamblin and now the beloved Maggie involves endless digging to reconstruct trajectories and critical responses, yet Bogar embeds his gleanings in such compelling narratives that we can relive our theatrical past on the page. The book's title evokes the appeal of the effervescent Maggie Mitchell's nimble charm in performances over a forty-year career. The tiny dynamo kept her hold on the American theatre-going public by her relentless touring schedule, which serves as a lens for Thomas A. Bogar's insights on evolving theatre management and touring conditions before, during, and after the Civil War. He carefully sifts for evidence apart from rumors and half-baked reporting on subjects like her close friendship with John Wilkes Booth and her early secessionist sympathies. Champagne Sparkle proves that a book-length biography of Maggie Mitchell was long overdue.--Felicia Hardison Londre, Curators' Distinguished Professor of Theatre Emerita, University of Missouri-Kansas City

Author Information

Thomas A. Bogar taught theatre history, dramatic literature, and theatrical production for forty years, most recently at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland, and directed over seventy theatrical productions. He is the author of Thomas Hamblin and the Bowery Theatre (Palgrave Macmillan 2018), Backstage at the Lincoln Assassination, American Presidents Attend the Theatre, and a biography of 19th-century actor-manager John E. Owens. He is the recipient of two National Endowment for the Humanities fellowships and served as a judge for Washington’s Helen Hayes Theatre Awards. He lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.

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