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Wednesday evening, August 23, joint benefit of Max Maretzek and Mme. Bertucca Maretzek, the grand opera of "Lucrezia Borgia"

Wednesday evening, August 23, joint benefit of Max Maretzek and Mme. Bertucca Maretzek, the grand opera of "Lucrezia Borgia"

Friday, August 19, Bellini's opera of "Norma"

Friday, August 19, Bellini's opera of "Norma"

Italian opera at Castle Garden. Positively last week of season. Benefit of Sig. C. Badiali, Monday evening, September 15, in "I Puritani e i "Cavalieri"

Italian opera at Castle Garden. Positively last week of season. Benefit of Sig. C. Badiali, Monday evening, September 15, in "I Puritani e i "Cavalieri"

Farewell night of the Italian opera and benefit of Signor Salvi who will appear for the first and only time as Edgardo in “Lucia di Lammermoor”, Friday evening, September 19

Farewell night of the Italian opera and benefit of Signor Salvi who will appear for the first and only time as Edgardo in “Lucia di Lammermoor”, Friday evening, September 19

Monday evening, November 24, 1851, will be performed Verdi's grand opera in four acts, of "Ernani"

Monday evening, November 24, 1851, will be performed Verdi's grand opera in four acts, of "Ernani"

Third night of Mr. Wood's engagement. On Monday evening, September 17, 1810, will be presented the comedy, "The Wheel of Fortune"

Third night of Mr. Wood's engagement. On Monday evening, September 17, 1810, will be presented the comedy, "The Wheel of Fortune"

First appearance of the celebrated prima donna of L'Opera Comique, Madame Anna Thillon, as La Catrina in "Crown Diamonds", Monday evening, March 15

First appearance of the celebrated prima donna of L'Opera Comique, Madame Anna Thillon, as La Catrina in "Crown Diamonds", Monday evening, March 15

Farewell benefit and last appearance in America of Mme. Anna De La Grange, Monday, July 20, in her great role of "Norma"

Farewell benefit and last appearance in America of Mme. Anna De La Grange, Monday, July 20, in her great role of "Norma"

Monday evening, March 25, 1878, every evening during the week and Saturday matinee, Maggie Mitchell supported by the sterling young actor, Wm. Harris, will appear in "Fanchon"

Monday evening, March 25, 1878, every evening during the week and Saturday matinee, Maggie Mitchell supported by the sterling young actor, Wm. Harris, will appear in "Fanchon"

Jullien's concerts at Castle Garden. 19th grand concert, vocal and instrumental, for the benefit of Herr Koenig, Monday evening, September 19, 1853

Jullien's concerts at Castle Garden. 19th grand concert, vocal and instrumental, for the benefit of Herr Koenig, Monday evening, September 19, 1853

Benefit of Madame Marietta Alboni who will appear in her great character of Cenerentola on Tuesday evening, January 25, 1853, in “La Cenerentola; or, The Triumph of Goodness”

Benefit of Madame Marietta Alboni who will appear in her great character of Cenerentola on Tuesday evening, January 25, 1853, in “La Cenerentola; or, The Triumph of Goodness”

M. Jullien will give a series of 10 farewell concerts being the last prior to his departure for Europe. The fourth concert of the farewell series will take place this Thursday, May 18

M. Jullien will give a series of 10 farewell concerts being the last prior to his departure for Europe. The fourth concert of the farewell series will take place this Thursday, May 18

Tuesday evening, May 13, a grand varied concert and musical pasticcio

Tuesday evening, May 13, a grand varied concert and musical pasticcio

Monday, September 6, dramatic festival in commemoration of the introduction of the drama in America, 1752 - 100 years ago, when the same pieces will be acted, in aid of the American Dramatic Fund

Monday, September 6, dramatic festival in commemoration of the introduction of the drama in America, 1752 - 100 years ago, when the same pieces will be acted, in aid of the American Dramatic Fund

Monday evening, December 28, 1863, Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams will appear in three glorious pieces

Monday evening, December 28, 1863, Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams will appear in three glorious pieces

For the benefit of Miss White, the opera, "Inkle and Yarico", Monday evening, June 16, 1806

For the benefit of Miss White, the opera, "Inkle and Yarico", Monday evening, June 16, 1806

Italian opera at Astor Place. 18th subscription night. Mlle. Celeste

Italian opera at Astor Place. 18th subscription night. Mlle. Celeste

M. Jullien announces that his 10th grand concert, vocal and instrumental, in the United States of America, will take place this Thursday evening, September 8, 1853

M. Jullien announces that his 10th grand concert, vocal and instrumental, in the United States of America, will take place this Thursday evening, September 8, 1853

First night of "The Favorite", Monday, October 4, 1847

First night of "The Favorite", Monday, October 4, 1847

First time, "Robert le Diable"

First time, "Robert le Diable"

Three prima donnas, Mme. H. Sontag, Sigra. Steffanone and Amelia Patti Strakosch will appear in "Don Giovanni", Monday, August 22

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Accession number F2016.200.223 
Unique identifier MN1127227 
Description Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 23, a grand operatic festival for the benefit of Max Maretzek. The performance will commence at 4 o'clock with "Lucrezia Borgia". Intermission of one hour and a half for refreshment. At 8 o'clock, "Lucia di Lammermoor". Admission for both performances $1.00. Notice - the free list is entirely suspended, with the exception of the public press. 
Dated 1854 
Object Type broadside (notice)
Physical dimensions Object Dimensions 17 3/4 x 5 3/4 in 
File dimensions 6.3 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
16.0 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi 

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