Heinrich Conried

Heinrich Conried (September 3, 1855 – April 27, 1909) was an Austrian and naturalized American theatrical manager and director.

His success in rescuing the theater not only moved the Senate of the city to pass a resolution thanking him, but also brought him to the attention of Adolf Neuendorff, who was the manager of the Germania Theatre in New York.

On invitation of Neuendorff Conried moved in 1878 to New York City, where he became chief stage manager of the Germania Theatre.

Enrico Caruso, who until then had refused all offers to come to America, was persuaded by Conried to come to New York and sing at the Met.

He died on April 27, 1909, in the Hotel Meranerhof in the city of Meran from an apoplectic stroke in the presence of his wife and sister.