Belasco
DAVID, an American dramatic author and producer, born in San Francisco in 1859. He graduated from Lincoln College, California, in 1875. His stage career began as manager of Baldwin's Grand Opera House at San Francisco. Removing to New York he became stage manager of the Madison Square Theater in 1880, remaining in that position until 1887. He later managed the Lyceum Theater, becoming owner and manager of the Belasco Theater. He wrote many plays, but is best known as a producer of plays and a trainer of players. Among the wellknown artists developed under his management are Mrs. Leslie Carter, Blanche Bates, Henrietta Crosman, David Warfield, and Frances Starr. Plays produced under his management are "Zaza"; "Madame Butterfly"; "Du Barry"; "The Darling of the Gods"; "The Music Master"; "The Girl of the Golden West"; "The Return of Peter Grimm"; and "Tiger Rose." He wrote much on the stage and related topics in current magazines.
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