San Francisco Minstrels

Event Information

Venue(s):
San Francisco Minstrels Hall

Event Type:
Minstrel

Record Information

Status:
Published

Last Updated:
14 June 2016

Performance Date(s) and Time(s)

22 Oct 1866, 7:45 PM
23 Oct 1866, 7:45 PM
24 Oct 1866, 7:45 PM
25 Oct 1866, 7:45 PM
26 Oct 1866, 7:45 PM
27 Oct 1866, 7:45 PM

Performers and/or Works Performed

4)
aka Imitations of famous actors; Imitations of popular actors; Limitations of great actors; Parlor theatricals
6)
aka Polly Ann
Composer(s): McNally [composer, conductor, minstrel]
7)
aka I'll meet thee at the lane
Composer(s): Blamphin
Participants:  David S. Wambold
9)
aka Greasy black cook; Screaming black cook, The; Screaming black crook; Little crooks
Participants:  African ballet troupe

Citations

1)
Announcement: New York Herald, 22 October 1866, 4.

“There is very little change in the programme of this company, at 585 Broadway, Messrs. Birch, Wambold, Bernard and Backus being assured of the gratification which the pieces embraced in the present, excellent bill afford to their audiences. The performances conclude this evening with the laughter-provoking burlesque called Spectral Shades, or Phantom Illusions, by the whole company.”

2)
Advertisement: New York Herald, 22 October 1866, 7.
3)
Review: New York Herald, 23 October 1866, 7.

“Notwithstanding the disagreeable weather of last evening the above named minstrels were greeted with a crowded house. The programme was somewhat similar to that presented last week, and the same appreciation was manifested by the audience that has been heretofore shown. ‘Meet me in the Lane,’ by Mr. D. S. Wambold, was sung excellently, and received, as it deserved, decided applause. Billy Birch kept the audience in a constant roar of laughter with his sallies. The cream of a jest or of a witticism, however, is lost when the actor making it indulges in too extravagant [illeg.]. The programme at this place of amusement is well worth listening to – a fact which the public seems fully to appreciate.”

4)
Advertisement: New York Clipper, 27 October 1866, 232.
5)
Review: New York Clipper, 03 November 1866, 238.

"The 'Shadow Pantomime,' as produced at the San Francisco Minstrels last week, is one of the most laughable acts we have witnessed for a long time.  It keeps the audience roaring with laughter and sends them home in the best of good humor. The 'Black Cook' burlesque still keeps the bills and receives its due share of applause. Lew Brimmer has made a favorable impression in his banjo solo acts, receiving each evening last week three to four encores. Business keeps big with this company."