The admired operetta of "Never Despair", founded upon the well-known story of "Pauvre Jacques", Monday evening, October 31, 1859

The admired operetta of "Never Judge by Appearances" on Friday evening, November 4, 1859

Wednesday evening, July 16, will be performed for the first time in this city “La Juive” (“The Jewess”), a grand opera in five acts with words by Scribe and music by Halevy

On Wednesday, August 14, 1833, will be performed by the French Opera Company, the celebrated opera in three acts, called "La Fiancee" ("The Betrothed")

Saturday evening, September 12, 1863, will be performed for the 11th time in this city, an entirely new drama in four acts by John Brougham, "The Mystery of Audley Court"

Tuesday evening, January 16, 1855, will be performed the grand opera and fairy spectacle of "Cinderella; or, The Little Glass Slipper"

Artist's union. Last week but one of the Italian opera. Saturday, January 31, positively last night of the grand opera of "Norma". Signora Bosio will sustain the part of Adalgisa

Monday, January 27, 1851, will be presented an English version, arranged by George Loder, of Auber's opera of "The Ambassadress; or, A Manager's Miseries"

Thursday evening, February 28, 1861, will be presented the celebrated drama in four parts, from the works of Dickens, entitled "Oliver Twist". Miss Cushman in her great character of Nancy Sikes

M. Jullien has the honor to announce that his fourth concert at Metropolitan Hall, and 28th in New York, will take place Thursday evening, September 29

This evening, Monday, September 16, will be acted for the first time this season, the play of "The Love Chase"

Monday evening, April 14, 1856, will be presented the comedy in two acts, entitled "The Scholar"

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

M'lle Eme Roseau and Mr. Wm. Edouin will appear Monday, January 28, 1878, in "Babes in the Wood; or, Who Killed Cock Robin"

Monday evening, June 2, will be presented for the first time, Bulwer's beautiful five-act play, entitled "Money"

Wednesday evening, January 7, 1857, will be performed the play in five acts, by Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton, Bt., called "Richelieu; or, The Conspiracy", with Mr. Forrest as Richelieu, Cardinal Minister

Saturday, October 22, 1853, will be presented the elegant comedietta of "Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady"

"A Bachelor of Arts", the popular comedy, never acted here, will be given on Monday, December 1, 1862

Tonight, Thursday, March 29, 1860, will be presented for the first time an entirely new Irish drama in three acts written by Dion Boucicault, "The Colleen Bawn; or, The Brides of Garryowen"

Wednesday evening, March 4, will performed the comedy of "The Provoked Husband; or, A Journey to London" by Vanbrugh & Cibber

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The admired operetta of "Never Judge by Appearances", Wednesday evening, October 26, 1859

Creator G. A. Whitehorne

Accession number 40.160.2995

Unique identifier M3Y58610

Description Great success of Drayton’s parlor operas and lyric proverbs. Mr. and Mrs. Henri Drayton, of the Conservatoire de Musique of Paris, the operas, theatres Royal, Drury Lane and Convent Garden, London, and the principal continental theaters respectfully announce that they have engaged this theater for a series of alternate nights, for the purpose of introducing to the American public their popular and truly novel English parlor operas and lyric proverbs. To be followed by (first time in America) the operetta of “Better Late Than Never”, written by H. Drayton; the music composed by W. G. F. Beale. Mrs. Drayton will introduce the celebrated and favorite song, “Home, Sweet Home”. Mr. Drayton announces that tickets and places may be secured in advance without extra charge, at the office of the theater, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Prices of admission – seats (numbered and secured), 50 cents. Other seats, 25 cents. Private boxes secured at the same rates. Drayton’s Parlor Opera every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Mr. Drayton’s repertoire consists of numerous operas and proverbs. The name of each piece will be duly announced. The French Dramatic Company give their performances as above every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. All business connected with the “Drayton Parlor Operas” is transacted by Geo. A. Wells. Opinions of the press from the London Times, January, 1858; New York Herald, October 13, 1859; New York Tribune, October 13, 1859; New York Daily Times, October 13, 1859; New York Courier and Enquirer, October 13, 1859; New York Express, October 14, 1859; and New York Dispatch, October 15, 1859.

Dated 1859

Object Type broadside (notice)

Medium lithograph, paper (fiber product)

Physical dimensions Object Dimensions 12 x 4 3/4 in

File dimensions 7.4 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
18.8 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi

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