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This Friday evening, November 3, 1871, will be presented for the fifth time in many years, Mrs. Centlivre's admirable comedy, "The Busybody"

This Friday evening, November 3, 1871, will be presented for the fifth time in many years, Mrs. Centlivre's admirable comedy, "The Busybody"

Mr. J. H. Hackett as Sir John Falstaff in "King Henry IV", Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings, May 20, 22, 24 and 25, 1867

Mr. J. H. Hackett as Sir John Falstaff in "King Henry IV", Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings, May 20, 22, 24 and 25, 1867

The American play at last! "The Danites; or, Heart of the Sierras" written by Mr. Joaquin Miller, the popular and gifted poet

The American play at last! "The Danites; or, Heart of the Sierras" written by Mr. Joaquin Miller, the popular and gifted poet

Wednesday, May 5, 1869, will be superbly presented Shakespeare's last work, "The Tempest"

Wednesday, May 5, 1869, will be superbly presented Shakespeare's last work, "The Tempest"

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"

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

Mr. Edwin Booth will resume the management of this theater for a term of six weeks only, beginning Monday, January 7, 1878, with his adaptation of Shakespeare's "King Richard III"

Mr. Edwin Booth will resume the management of this theater for a term of six weeks only, beginning Monday, January 7, 1878, with his adaptation of Shakespeare's "King Richard III"

First appearance this season of Mr. Lester Wallack in his own five-act drama, "Rosedale", Monday evening, November 13, 1871

First appearance this season of Mr. Lester Wallack in his own five-act drama, "Rosedale", Monday evening, November 13, 1871

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

Monday, November 12, 1877, and every evening until further notice, will be presented Farnie's highly successful London burlesque, entitled "Robinson Crusoe"

Monday, November 12, 1877, and every evening until further notice, will be presented Farnie's highly successful London burlesque, entitled "Robinson Crusoe"

Monday, January 1, 1877, and during the week, Edwin Booth will appear in his rendition of Brutus, the Roman Father in John Howard Payne's great tragedy of "Brutus; or, The Fall of Tarquin"

Monday, January 1, 1877, and during the week, Edwin Booth will appear in his rendition of Brutus, the Roman Father in John Howard Payne's great tragedy of "Brutus; or, The Fall of Tarquin"

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

Benefit for James Lewis, on which occasion he will offer a combination comedy bill, "Charity" and "Weak Woman", Saturday night, May 20, 1876

Benefit for James Lewis, on which occasion he will offer a combination comedy bill, "Charity" and "Weak Woman", Saturday night, May 20, 1876

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

Monday evening, October 1, 1860, seventh representation of Shakespeare’s tragedy of “Hamlet”, with Mr. Forrest as Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

Monday evening, October 1, 1860, seventh representation of Shakespeare’s tragedy of “Hamlet”, with Mr. Forrest as Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

Wednesday, November 5, 1856, Mr. Wallack will appear as Jacques in Shakespeare's play, "As You Like It"

Wednesday, November 5, 1856, Mr. Wallack will appear as Jacques in Shakespeare's play, "As You Like It"

Julia Dean, appearing on Monday and Tuesday evenings, July 22 & 23, 1867, in the excellent play of "The Woman in White"

Julia Dean, appearing on Monday and Tuesday evenings, July 22 & 23, 1867, in the excellent play of "The Woman in White"

Grand complimentary testimonial to Mr. Dan Bryant, Thursday evening, May 19, 1864. The performance will commence with the beautiful little drama in one act, of "The Old Guard"

Grand complimentary testimonial to Mr. Dan Bryant, Thursday evening, May 19, 1864. The performance will commence with the beautiful little drama in one act, of "The Old Guard"

Tuesday, October 19, 1858, "I Puritani"

Tuesday, October 19, 1858, "I Puritani"

Monday evening, September 23, 1839, will be acted Shakespeare's play of "Richard III"

Monday evening, September 23, 1839, will be acted Shakespeare's play of "Richard III"

Mr. Daly has pleasure in introducing Mr. Edwin Booth. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, November 8th to 12th, "Richard II". Shakespeare's great tragic play. Mr. Edwin Booth as King Richard

Creator S. Booth
Accession number 37.361.327 
Unique identifier MNY332863 
Description Daly's 5th Avenue Theatre. New location, 28th Street near Broadway. Prices of admission: admission, $1.00; orchestra chairs, $1.50; balcony chairs, $1.50; dress circle, $1.00; family circle sofas, 50 cents; family circle reserved chairs, $1.00; private boxes, $15.00 and $12.00. Grand extra matinee Wednesday, November 10, "The Lady of Lyons". Thursday night, November 11, last night of "Hamlet". Saturday matinee, November 13, last day performance, "Richelieu". Next week, "King Lear" and "Shylock". 
Dated 1888 
Object Type broadside (notice)
Physical dimensions Object Dimensions 28 x 9 1/2 in 
File dimensions 6.4 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
16.4 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi 

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