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The Rivals and the Jeffersons Tale Across Time
A sweeping portrait of the Jefferson family from Richard Brinsley Sheridan and The Rivals to five generations of actors. It traces Thomas Jefferson's start in London in 1774, the rise of his sons Joseph and William, and Joseph Jefferson the third's theatrical dynasty, highlighting art, craft, and dual personalities shaping a lasting stage legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Covent Garden Theatre
London
Sheridan
Covent Garden
Sir Lucius O'Trigger
Lucius O'Trigger
Lucius
Thomas Jefferson
David Garrick
Jefferson
Garrick
Bob Acres
Bob
Joseph
Hob Acres
America
Eee
Joseph Jefferson
Thrsee
Oncy
Josep Jefferson
Joe J
Cornelia Jefferson
Theaplang
Vention
Josph Jefferon
Philadelphia
Josephr Gon
T. D. Rice
Mr. Rice
Rice
Eer Nee Rice
Joe Jefferson
Chicago
England
Te Boy
Shendan
Mr. Jefferson
Vernon
All Star
Joseph Petecaan
Nat Goodwin
Wm. Ho Crane
Kincis Wilson
Joseph and
E. M. Holland
Robert Taber
John Drew
Marlowe
Fannie Rice
Jeffersons
William
Florence
Joefferson
Ir Lucius
Sir Lucius
Puro
Mr. Florence
Nce
Aariel
Willie
Willie Jefferson
Pittsburg
Oldoe
Pla
Joe
Willie Tefferson
Wille
Icture