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Benefit of Mr. Charles Mathews, who will appear in two popular characters. Tuesday, February 9, the celebrated comedy in three acts, "The Serious Family"

Benefit of Mr. Charles Mathews, who will appear in two popular characters. Tuesday, February 9, the celebrated comedy in three acts, "The Serious Family"

Benefit of Mr. John Brougham and his last night. Saturday, January 23, will be played the drama in three acts, by Planche, called "A Day of Reckoning"

Benefit of Mr. John Brougham and his last night. Saturday, January 23, will be played the drama in three acts, by Planche, called "A Day of Reckoning"

Wednesday, January 27, 1858, first night of the celebrated comedy in five acts, of "Old Heads and Young Hearts"

Wednesday, January 27, 1858, first night of the celebrated comedy in five acts, of "Old Heads and Young Hearts"

Friday, October 30, 1857, Shakespeare's play in five acts, of "Romeo and Juliet". Miss Cushman will sustain her popular character of Romeo

Friday, October 30, 1857, Shakespeare's play in five acts, of "Romeo and Juliet". Miss Cushman will sustain her popular character of Romeo

Mr. Hackett for one night only in his world-renowned character of Sir John Falstaff in Shakespeare’s play of “King Henry IV, Part I”, Friday, May 7, 1858

Mr. Hackett for one night only in his world-renowned character of Sir John Falstaff in Shakespeare’s play of “King Henry IV, Part I”, Friday, May 7, 1858

Saturday, January 16, 1858, the capital magic squib of "The Great Gun Trick"

Saturday, January 16, 1858, the capital magic squib of "The Great Gun Trick"

Friday, October 16, 1857, the celebrated musical drama "Guy Mannering; or, The Gipsy's Prophecy" with Miss Cushman as Meg Merrilies

Friday, October 16, 1857, the celebrated musical drama "Guy Mannering; or, The Gipsy's Prophecy" with Miss Cushman as Meg Merrilies

Saturday evening, September 19, 1857, will be presented a new comedy, adapted by Mr. Charles Mathews, entitled "Married For Money"

Saturday evening, September 19, 1857, will be presented a new comedy, adapted by Mr. Charles Mathews, entitled "Married For Money"

Benefit of Mr. Davidge. Friday evening, October 10, 1856, the performance will commence with the favorite play of "All Is Not Gold That Glitters"

Benefit of Mr. Davidge. Friday evening, October 10, 1856, the performance will commence with the favorite play of "All Is Not Gold That Glitters"

Monday evening, May 17, will be played the celebrated drama in three acts, "David Copperfield"

Monday evening, May 17, will be played the celebrated drama in three acts, "David Copperfield"

Friday, September 17, 1858, will be played Shakespeare's tragedy (adapted by Colley Cibber) of "King Richard III; or, The Battle of Bosworth Field", with Mr. J. B. Roberts as Richard III

Friday, September 17, 1858, will be played Shakespeare's tragedy (adapted by Colley Cibber) of "King Richard III; or, The Battle of Bosworth Field", with Mr. J. B. Roberts as Richard III

Wednesday, April 23, 1856, Shakespeare's comedy in five acts, of a "Winter's Tale"

Wednesday, April 23, 1856, Shakespeare's comedy in five acts, of a "Winter's Tale"

Benefit of Mr. Burton. Saturday, January 30, the comedy in five acts, "The Merry Wives of Windsor"

Benefit of Mr. Burton. Saturday, January 30, the comedy in five acts, "The Merry Wives of Windsor"

Thursday, September 9, Mrs. Charles Gore's celebrated comedy in two acts, "King O'Neil; or, The Boys of the Irish Brigade"

Thursday, September 9, Mrs. Charles Gore's celebrated comedy in two acts, "King O'Neil; or, The Boys of the Irish Brigade"

Monday evening, April 19, will be played Goldsmith's comedy in five acts, "She Stoops to Conquer; or, The Mistakes of a Night", with the original comic song "The Three Jolly Pigeons"

Monday evening, April 19, will be played Goldsmith's comedy in five acts, "She Stoops to Conquer; or, The Mistakes of a Night", with the original comic song "The Three Jolly Pigeons"

Wednesday evening, May 13, 1857, a new hippodramatic spectacle in four acts, arranged and adapted by John Brougham, called "The Devil's Horse; or, The Curse of Ambition"

Wednesday evening, May 13, 1857, a new hippodramatic spectacle in four acts, arranged and adapted by John Brougham, called "The Devil's Horse; or, The Curse of Ambition"

Friday evening, February 20, 1857, will be performed for the fifth time a local drama in three acts by J. B. Howe, entitled "Uncle Sam; or, The Manic of the Tombs"

Friday evening, February 20, 1857, will be performed for the fifth time a local drama in three acts by J. B. Howe, entitled "Uncle Sam; or, The Manic of the Tombs"

Incomparable bill! Look at it and stay away if you can. Wednesday evening, October 8, 1856, the performances will commence with an adaptation of "Dred; or, The Dismal Swamp" in three acts

Incomparable bill! Look at it and stay away if you can. Wednesday evening, October 8, 1856, the performances will commence with an adaptation of "Dred; or, The Dismal Swamp" in three acts

Wednesday evening, February 18, 1857, the performances will commence with, for the third time in New York, a local drama in three acts by J. B. Howe, entitled "Uncle Sam; or, The Maniac of the Tombs"

Wednesday evening, February 18, 1857, the performances will commence with, for the third time in New York, a local drama in three acts by J. B. Howe, entitled "Uncle Sam; or, The Maniac of the Tombs"

Monday evening, November 24, 1856, will be presented the new and extraordinary romantic legendary drama, entitled "The Dice of Death; or, The Spectral Avenger"

Monday evening, November 24, 1856, will be presented the new and extraordinary romantic legendary drama, entitled "The Dice of Death; or, The Spectral Avenger"

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Friday, December 18, 1857, Sheridan's comedy of "The Critic; or, A Tragedy Rehearsed" illustrated by the highest comic talent in the world. A cast that no other theater ever did or ever will equal

Creator New York Herald Job Office
Accession number 40.160.2080 
Unique identifier MNY332537 
Description A galaxy of stars. Mr. Charles Mathews in three characters - Sir Fretful Plagiary, Puff, the Author, and Mr. Meddler. Mr. Burton in two laughable characters - Don Ferolo Whiskerandos and Old Codger. Mr. Brougham as the Earl of Leicester and Mr. Twitter. Mrs. L. Weston Davenport and every member of the company. The performance will commence with the farce of "You're Another". The overture to "Fra Diavolo" by Auber and other choice pieces of music by the orchestra. To conclude with the farce of "You're Sure To Be Shot". Tomorrow, a great bill in which Mr. C. Mathews and all the comedians will appear. On Monday, a new comic piece called "A Nice Firm", in which Mr. Charles Mathews will sustain his original character. Mr. Burton and Mr. Brougham will also appear in the piece. Mr. Charles Mathews will shortly appear in an entirely new eccentric performance of great originality and humor. Dress circle, 50 cents. Upper circle, 25 cents. Balcony and secured seats, 75 cents. Orchestra chairs, $1.00. 
Dated 1857 
Object Type broadside (notice)
Physical dimensions Object Dimensions 24 x 6 in 
Medium paper (fiber product)
File dimensions 4.8 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
12.3 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi 
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Ada Clifton
Burton's Theatre (New York, N.Y.)
Charles Mathews (1803-1878)
John Brougham (1810-1880)
Lizzie Mathews (1832 or 1833-1899)
Mark Smith (1829-1874)
New York (N.Y.)
The Critic (Play)
William E. (William Evans) Burton (1802-1860)
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