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Saturday evening, July 26, 1856, sixth night of the new and intensely exciting romantic melodrama of "The Pirates of the Mississippi"

Saturday evening, July 26, 1856, sixth night of the new and intensely exciting romantic melodrama of "The Pirates of the Mississippi"

Wednesday evening, July 23, 1856, third night of the new and intensely exciting romantic melodrama of "The Pirates of the Mississippi"

Wednesday evening, July 23, 1856, third night of the new and intensely exciting romantic melodrama of "The Pirates of the Mississippi"

Monday evening, August 4, 1856, the new and intensely exciting romantic melodrama of "The Pirates of the Mississippi"

Monday evening, August 4, 1856, the new and intensely exciting romantic melodrama of "The Pirates of the Mississippi"

Tuesday evening, July 29, 1856, eighth night of the new and intensely exciting romantic melodrama of "The Pirates of the Mississippi"

Tuesday evening, July 29, 1856, eighth night of the new and intensely exciting romantic melodrama of "The Pirates of the Mississippi"

Saturday evening, August 2, 1856, twelfth night of the new and intensely exciting romantic melodrama of "The Pirates of the Mississippi"

Saturday evening, August 2, 1856, twelfth night of the new and intensely exciting romantic melodrama of "The Pirates of the Mississippi"

“The Pirates of the Mississippi” and “Po-ca-hon-tas; or, The Gentle Savage”, Friday evening, August 8, 1856

“The Pirates of the Mississippi” and “Po-ca-hon-tas; or, The Gentle Savage”, Friday evening, August 8, 1856

Brougham's Bowery Theatre. Sun burst of the legitimate. Tuesday evening, October 21, 1856, the performances will commence with Kotzebue's great play of "The Stranger"

Brougham's Bowery Theatre. Sun burst of the legitimate. Tuesday evening, October 21, 1856, the performances will commence with Kotzebue's great play of "The Stranger"

Second night of the new national historical drama, “The Birth of Freedom”, to be followed by an attractive olio of singing and dancing, and the drama “Robber’s Wife”, Saturday evening, July 5, 1856

Second night of the new national historical drama, “The Birth of Freedom”, to be followed by an attractive olio of singing and dancing, and the drama “Robber’s Wife”, Saturday evening, July 5, 1856

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"

Brougham’s Bowery Theatre. Incomparable bill! Stay away if you can. Thursday evening, October 9, 1856, “Dred; or, The Dismal Swamp” and “Po-ca-hon-tas; or, The Gentle Savage”

Brougham’s Bowery Theatre. Incomparable bill! Stay away if you can. Thursday evening, October 9, 1856, “Dred; or, The Dismal Swamp” and “Po-ca-hon-tas; or, The Gentle Savage”

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"

Thursday evening, September 25, 1856, the performances will commence with a new version of "Les Filles de Marbre", called "Marble Hearts", in four acts and a prologue

Thursday evening, September 25, 1856, the performances will commence with a new version of "Les Filles de Marbre", called "Marble Hearts", in four acts and a prologue

Wednesday evening, July 2, 1856, the entertainments will commence with Shakespeare's tragedy of "Macbeth"

Wednesday evening, July 2, 1856, the entertainments will commence with Shakespeare's tragedy of "Macbeth"

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

Saturday evening, October 25, 1856, will be represented Shakespeare's tragedy of "Hamlet, Prince of Denmark"

Saturday evening, October 25, 1856, will be represented Shakespeare's tragedy of "Hamlet, Prince of Denmark"

Friday afternoon and evening, July 4, will be presented the new patriotic drama, "The Birth of Freedom"

Friday afternoon and evening, July 4, will be presented the new patriotic drama, "The Birth of Freedom"

Thursday evening, September 4, 1856, the performances will commence with Sheridan's great play of "Pizarro; or, The Death of Rolla" in which Mr. J. E. Macdonough will make his first appearance

Thursday evening, September 4, 1856, the performances will commence with Sheridan's great play of "Pizarro; or, The Death of Rolla" in which Mr. J. E. Macdonough will make his first appearance

Wednesday evening, February 11, 1857, the performance will commence with "The Magic Harp of Altenberg; or, The Wife's Avenger"

Wednesday evening, February 11, 1857, the performance will commence with "The Magic Harp of Altenberg; or, The Wife's Avenger"

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"

Tuesday evening, May 12, 1857, will be presented for the second time a new hippodramatic spectacle arranged and adapted by John Brougham, called "The Devil's Horse; or, The Curse of Ambition"

Tuesday evening, May 12, 1857, will be presented for the second time a new hippodramatic spectacle arranged and adapted by John Brougham, called "The Devil's Horse; or, The Curse of Ambition"

Tuesday evening, July 22, 1856, second night of the new and intensely exciting romantic melodrama of "The Pirates of the Mississippi"

Accession number 27.131.43 
Unique identifier MNY332496 
Description Important notice to our patrons! In consequence of the nightly overcrowded state of the lower tier, and for the accommodation of visitors who are accompanied by ladies, a portion of the boxes has been appropriated for the dress circle. Prices of admission will remain as usual, viz: boxes, 25 cents; gallery, 12 1/2 cents; pit, 12 1/2 cents; dress circle and orchestra stalls, 50 cents; private boxes, $5.00. Previous to the play, the excellent comedietta of "A Day In Paris". In the course of the evening, the celebrated flageolet waltz by the orchestra. Solo parts by the director, Chas. R. Dodworth. Popular song by Miss Denham. Pas de deux ecossaisse by Mr. B. Yates and Miss M. Partington. The whole to conclude with the favorite farce of "The Dumb Belle". "Pocahontas" in in preparation and a continuous stream of novelty. 
Dated 1856 
Object Type broadside (notice)
Physical dimensions Object Dimensions 24 1/4 x 9 1/4 in 
File dimensions 7.2 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
18.4 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi 

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