https://collections.mcny.org/Collection/Bowery Theatre. The largest and most elegant variety theater in America will open on Monday evening, February 11, 1878-2F3XC5XH2Y7.html Larger image28.45.63Metropolitan Job Printing and Engraving EstablishmentBowery Theatre. The largest and most elegant variety theater in America will open on Monday evening, February 11, 1878Date:1878The prices of admission will be reduced to the following low terms, commensurate with the times: gallery, 15 cents; balcony, 25 cents; reserved dress circle and orchestra chairs, 50 cents. Grand matinees will be given on Wednesday and Saturday at 2 P.M., on which occasion there will be no reserved seats. The vocalist, Miss Jennie Hughes. Avery and Lerue, double bar performers. Master Barney and Harry Clark in their specialties, Irish sketches, dances, etc. The sketch artists, the Collums, Andy and Ida, in their sketch "Real Fun". The comedian Mr. J. W. McAndrews in his specialties "The Watermelon Man" and "Charleston Gals". Sherman & Burke, eccentric Ethiopian comedians. The vocal star and change artiste, Miss Carrie Lavarnie in her new and original change, introducing The Amazon Queen. The pleasing German sketch artists, the Murdochs. The wonderful and intrepid gymnasts, the three Mette brothers. New York's favorite clog and jig dancer, Dick Sands. Mons. Achille Phillion, the juggler, and the Thorne and Chrisdie pantomime troupe in their laughable pantomime of "Jack & Jill".broadside (notice)lithographpaper (fiber product)Object Dimensions 41 x 14 1/2 inFile dimensions:2050px × 5500pxSelect usageWhat Type of Order?Add to lightboxKeywords:Bayard Street (New York, N.Y.)Bowery (New York, N.Y. : Street)Bowery Theatre (New York, N.Y.)Canal Street (New York, N.Y.)Chinatown (New York, N.Y.)Dick Sands (1840-1900)Five Points (New York, N.Y.)J. W. McAndrewsJennie Hughes (active 19th century)Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)Minstrel showsNew York (N.Y.)PremieresTheatersVaudeville showsview related galleriesTheatrical Broadsides