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On Saturday evening, April 26, 1856, will be presented the grand romantic and moral drama in five acts, "The Marble Heart"

On Saturday evening, April 26, 1856, will be presented the grand romantic and moral drama in five acts, "The Marble Heart"

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

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

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

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"

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"

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"

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

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"

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

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

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"

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"

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"

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"

Tonight and every night, the new domestic drama, in a fairy frame, called "Dot", representing Charles Dickens' beautiful story, "The Cricket on the Hearth"

Tonight and every night, the new domestic drama, in a fairy frame, called "Dot", representing Charles Dickens' beautiful story, "The Cricket on the Hearth"

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

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

"The Seven Sisters", tonight and every night

"The Seven Sisters", tonight and every night

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

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Tonight and every night, "The Seven Sisters"

Tonight and every night, "The Seven Sisters"

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, 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"

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

Accession number 39.49.11 
Unique identifier MNY52466 
Description The best ventilated public building in the metropolis. The position and construction of Laura Keene's Varieties render it the most cool and airy establishment of its kind in the United States, and it is believed that no more delightful place of amusement can be found during the summer. The orchestra will perform during the evening the serenade from "Don Pasquale" and new quadrille from "The Crown Diamonds". To conclude with the farce of "The Married Rake". Every evening, the Laura Keene Schottische, composed by Mr. T. Baker. In rehearsal and will soon be produced a new play founded on Richardson's celebrated novel, entitled "Clarissa Harlowe". Due notice will be given of the next representation of "Jane Eyre". Parquette and dress circle, 50 cents; family circle, 25 cents; orchestra stalls, 75 cents; private boxes, $5.00; private proscenium boxes, $6.00. 
Dated 1856 
Physical dimensions Object Dimensions 20 1/2 x 7 1/2 in 
File dimensions 6.9 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
17.6 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi 

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