| editor, The Biographical Dictionary of America… (1906)
“ Abbey managed Mary Anderson in England and in 1885 brought her to America. In 1891 the firm opened the Tremont theatre in Boston. In 1892 they engaged the Metropolitan opera house, New York city, for another trial at grand opera, but the building was destroyed, together with over $200,000 worth of scenery. In 1893 they opened the new Metropolitan opera house with Faust, the cast including Emma Eames, the De Reszkes and Lassalle. At the same time Abbey's theatre was opened with Irving and Terry. ”
