Abbey, Henry Eugene

1846 - Born on the 27th of June in Akron, Ohio.

1870 - He managed such prominent Broadway theatres, promoting the talents of some of the foremost American actors, as well European stars.

1876 - He married Kate Kingsley, and had two children with her.

1883 - He was the first manager of New York's Metropolitan Opera Company.

          - He managed the tours of Adelina Patti and the London Gaity in America, and he introduced Sarah

             Bernhardt to America.

1886 - He married again to Florence Gerard.

1890 - He opened Abbey's Theatre, one of the first theatrical managers to present expensive shows outside

             of the major cities.

1891 - He resigned after a financially unsuccessful first season, but was re-hired.