CANCELLED EVENT: Eighth Avenue Opera House
Event Information
Venue(s):
Eighth Avenue Opera House
Event Type:
Variety / Vaudeville
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
23 September 2016
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
18 Nov 1867, Evening19 Nov 1867, Evening
20 Nov 1867, Evening
21 Nov 1867, Evening
22 Nov 1867, Evening
23 Nov 1867, Evening
Performers and/or Works Performed
Citations
1)
“Momus also wields the baton, banjo and bones at the Eighth Avenue Opera House. The denizens of the West side settle all family jars with a hearty laugh and throng to this house in search of the provocations of the ‘risibles.’”
2)
“W. A. Devlin, contortionist, is announced to appear at the Eighth Avenue Opera House this evening and during the week, and pack himself in a box 18 by 22 inches. John Mulligan, the versatile Ethiopian comedian, continues his engagement, appearing in some of the most popular acts. A new drama, entitled ‘Patriot’s Daughter,’ is announced for production on the 31st.”