Louise Théo

Louise Théo (French pronunciation: [lwiz teo]; real name Cécile Piccolo; 1854 – 24 January 1922) was a French singer who gained popularity in operetta in France from the 1870s to the end of the 19th century.

After a convent schooling she married and began a theatrical career, including a tour to Vienna, where she was spotted by Offenbach.

Other creations included Adam et Eve in 1881, Mlle Boniface in 1883, Dix jours aux Pyrénées in 1887 and Mimi in 1888.

[2] Théo visited America in 1883 to appear at the Fifth Avenue Theater, and then toured; she returned the following year, appearing in François les bas-bleus, La fille du tambour-major and Giroflé-Girofla.

[1] She retired as the wife of a rich New York art dealer, Roland Knoedler.