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Charlotte Cushman was born in Boston
She was born into a distinguished New England family. -
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The Life of Charlotte Cushman
Charlotte Cushman is considered one of America's first great tragic actresses. She played traditionally male and female roles. -
First appeared onstage as Lady Macbeth in New York
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Cushman played Romeo
This was the first of many male roles she played throughout her career. -
Played Meg Merrilies in a dramatization of Guy Mannering
This was one of Cushman's most popular performances. -
Charlotte became a member of the Park Theatre Company
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First notable success onstage as Nancy in Oliver Twist
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Cushman began a romance with Rosalie Scully
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Went to London with William Charles Macready
She first performed with Macready in this same year. He encouraged her to pursue acting in London. -
Featured in a number of prominent Shakespearian roles at the Princess's in London
Rosalind in As You Like It, Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing, Portia in The Merchant of Venice. -
Cushman played Romeo again, opposite her sister as Juliet
Her sister's name was Susan Webb Cushman. -
Charlotte and Matilda Hays began a 10 year romantic relationship
They had a dramatic breakup, which involved another woman. -
Charlotte returned to America to play Katherine in Henry VIII and Claude Melnotte in The Lady of Lyons
Her role as Claude Melnotte stirred up controversy. -
Cushman announced her first farewell tour
There were a few more farewell tours after this one. -
Cushman performed for the last time in New York as Lady Macbeth
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Charlotte Cushman died at 59 in Boston
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Charlotte Cushman Club established in Philadelphia
