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"Catching a Governor", "The Wig Makers" and "Paris by Moonlight" introducing the original "Parisian Can Can"

"Catching a Governor", "The Wig Makers" and "Paris by Moonlight" introducing the original "Parisian Can Can"

Monday, May 22nd, and during the week and matinees Tuesday and Friday, the amusing farce, "American Tourists"

Monday, May 22nd, and during the week and matinees Tuesday and Friday, the amusing farce, "American Tourists"

A monster bill for this week. First week of Miss Amy Roberts, the pleasing and talented sensational vocalist; Sanford and Wilson, the celebrated musical comedians; and Frank Jones, the lively moke

A monster bill for this week. First week of Miss Amy Roberts, the pleasing and talented sensational vocalist; Sanford and Wilson, the celebrated musical comedians; and Frank Jones, the lively moke

Christmas evening a grand performance! Commencing at 7:30

Christmas evening a grand performance! Commencing at 7:30

"A Good Night's Rest", "Regular Army, Oh!", "My Father Sold Charcoal", "The Four Cousins", "Who's Got de Flo", "One-Two-Three!" and "Sing Sing, Or How They Get Out"

"A Good Night's Rest", "Regular Army, Oh!", "My Father Sold Charcoal", "The Four Cousins", "Who's Got de Flo", "One-Two-Three!" and "Sing Sing, Or How They Get Out"

Monday evening, September 27, the great rifle shooting match between the Mulligan and Skidmore Guards reinforced by members of the regular Army

Monday evening, September 27, the great rifle shooting match between the Mulligan and Skidmore Guards reinforced by members of the regular Army

Monday, January 14, 1878, Georgie Dean Spaulding, queen of the cornet and empress of the harp

Monday, January 14, 1878, Georgie Dean Spaulding, queen of the cornet and empress of the harp

Program for the week commencing October 26, the evening's entertainment will commence with the laughable Negro farce, entitled "The Coopers"

Program for the week commencing October 26, the evening's entertainment will commence with the laughable Negro farce, entitled "The Coopers"

"Deaf as a Post", "Mr. Burton's Adventures in Russia" and "The Wandering Minstrel; or, Mirth and Music", Saturday evening, August 25, 1855

"Deaf as a Post", "Mr. Burton's Adventures in Russia" and "The Wandering Minstrel; or, Mirth and Music", Saturday evening, August 25, 1855

The Panorama of Bunyan's Pilgrims' Progress and Vanity Fair

The Panorama of Bunyan's Pilgrims' Progress and Vanity Fair

Olympic Theatre will open for the third season on Monday, September 13, 1841

Olympic Theatre will open for the third season on Monday, September 13, 1841

"A Cure For Dyspepsia", "The Clancys", "The Two Dutchers", "The Coroner's Jury", "In the Tombs"

"A Cure For Dyspepsia", "The Clancys", "The Two Dutchers", "The Coroner's Jury", "In the Tombs"

Opening night of the fall season. Monday evening, August 24, 1857, will be presented the popular farce of "Lola Montes; or, Catching a Governor"

Opening night of the fall season. Monday evening, August 24, 1857, will be presented the popular farce of "Lola Montes; or, Catching a Governor"

"Coopers", "Obeying Orders", "Clodoche", "All Nations", "When I Say Take It, Don't Take It!", "Lost At Long Branch" and "Work; Or, the Irish Policeman"

"Coopers", "Obeying Orders", "Clodoche", "All Nations", "When I Say Take It, Don't Take It!", "Lost At Long Branch" and "Work; Or, the Irish Policeman"

The Ravel Family, Monday, November 24

The Ravel Family, Monday, November 24

"The Haunted Wig Maker", "The Day We Went West", "The Skeptics", "The Invalid Corps" and "The Italian Padrone"

"The Haunted Wig Maker", "The Day We Went West", "The Skeptics", "The Invalid Corps" and "The Italian Padrone"

The incomprehensible and interesting entertainment of Mr. Robert Heller will continue Monday, May 2, and every evening

The incomprehensible and interesting entertainment of Mr. Robert Heller will continue Monday, May 2, and every evening

Monday, March 3, one week only, grand historical Irish comic drama, "Dan Donnelly: Champion of Ireland"

Monday, March 3, one week only, grand historical Irish comic drama, "Dan Donnelly: Champion of Ireland"

For the week commencing Monday, March 8th. Another startling bill!

For the week commencing Monday, March 8th. Another startling bill!

Christy's Minstrels, Friday evening, February 10, 1854

Christy's Minstrels, Friday evening, February 10, 1854

"The Coopers," "Poison," and "Le Jardin Mabille"

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Accession number F2016.200.200 
Unique identifier MN1127325 
Description Particular notice - owing to the very great length of the entertainment produced nightly at this house, but one encore will be allowed. Kaleidoscope program for this evening - Metropolitan Overture by F. Meyering and orchestra. To commence with the laughable Ethiopian sketch, "The Coopers". The laughable Negro sketch of "Poison". The contraband children, Emmerson and Clark. Sublime and ridiculous, Charles Vincent and G. W. Pike. The Queen of the Air, Lola, in her thrilling leap from the gallery to the stage through a hoop of fire. The musical genius Miss Sallie Adams. The whole to conclude with “Le Jardin Mabille” with a troupe of 30 beautiful young ladies. Look out for the next sensation, The Girls of the Period. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2:30. Two grand performances on New Year’s Day. Notice – refreshments of the finest quality can be had in M. J. Butler’s Saloon, next door to the theater. 
Dated 1872 
Object Type broadside (notice)
Physical dimensions Object Dimensions 8 3/4 x 7 3/4 in 
File dimensions 15.9 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
40.3 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi 

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