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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

Friday evening, May 28, a new grand historical ballet in three acts and seven tableaux, composed by Domenico Ronzani, "Theresa; or, The Orphan of Geneva"

Friday evening, May 28, a new grand historical ballet in three acts and seven tableaux, composed by Domenico Ronzani, "Theresa; or, The Orphan of Geneva"

"Diane; or, Hands Not Hearts", Tuesday evening, May 13, 1856

"Diane; or, Hands Not Hearts", Tuesday evening, May 13, 1856

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

Isidora Clark, in selections from "La Favorita", "Ernani", "I Puritani", "Nabucodonosor" and "Lucia di Lammermoor", Tuesday evening, June 12

Isidora Clark, in selections from "La Favorita", "Ernani", "I Puritani", "Nabucodonosor" and "Lucia di Lammermoor", Tuesday evening, June 12

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"

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

Tuesday evening, October 9, 1860, and every night until further notice, Miss Cushman, second time here, as Meg Merrilies in the musical drama of "Guy Mannering"

Tuesday evening, October 9, 1860, and every night until further notice, Miss Cushman, second time here, as Meg Merrilies in the musical drama of "Guy Mannering"

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"

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"

Engagement of Edwin Booth, the distinguished young American tragedian, who will appear this evening, Wednesday, April 7, as “Hamlet”

Engagement of Edwin Booth, the distinguished young American tragedian, who will appear this evening, Wednesday, April 7, as “Hamlet”

Wednesday evening, November 14, "Romeo and Juliet". 39th night of the engagement of Miss Cushman, when she will appear in her great character of Romeo with Mrs. Bowers as Juliet

Wednesday evening, November 14, "Romeo and Juliet". 39th night of the engagement of Miss Cushman, when she will appear in her great character of Romeo with Mrs. Bowers as Juliet

Mrs. Julia Dean Hayne will play a farewell engagement prior to her departure for Europe, commencing Tuesday, June 5, 1860, when she will appear in Bulwer's great play of "The Lady of Lyons"

Mrs. Julia Dean Hayne will play a farewell engagement prior to her departure for Europe, commencing Tuesday, June 5, 1860, when she will appear in Bulwer's great play of "The Lady of Lyons"

Tuesday evening, November 1, 1860, will be represented Shakespeare's "Henry VIII". 28th night of the engagement of Miss Cushman, who will appear in her great character of Cardinal Wolsey

Tuesday evening, November 1, 1860, will be represented Shakespeare's "Henry VIII". 28th night of the engagement of Miss Cushman, who will appear in her great character of Cardinal Wolsey

Tuesday evening, June 10, 1856, the grand romantic and moral drama in five acts, "The Marble Heart"

Tuesday evening, June 10, 1856, the grand romantic and moral drama in five acts, "The Marble Heart"

Monday and Tuesday evenings, January 26 and 27, 1663 [1863], the operatic drama in three acts, "The Pet of the Petticoats"

Monday and Tuesday evenings, January 26 and 27, 1663 [1863], the operatic drama in three acts, "The Pet of the Petticoats"

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

Miss Laura Keene and Agnes Robertson as the Brides of Garryowen in "The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen", tonight, Thursday, March 29, 1860

Miss Laura Keene and Agnes Robertson as the Brides of Garryowen in "The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen", tonight, Thursday, March 29, 1860

Tuesday, October 19, 1858, "I Puritani"

Accession number 40.160.3104 
Unique identifier MNY332564 
Description Strakosch Italian opera. The welcome and reception of Madame Cora de Wilhorst, the most eminent American prima donna. Prices of admission: balcony, parquet and dress circle (including reserved seat), $1.00. Family circle, 50 cents. Gallery, 25 cents. Private boxes, from $12.00 to $15.00. Conductors - Maurice Strakosch, Signor Nicolau. Correct books of the opera for sale in the theater. On Thursday, fourth opera night. 
Dated 1858 
Object Type broadside (notice)
Physical dimensions Object Dimensions 23 3/4 x 6 in 
File dimensions 4.9 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
12.6 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi 

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