Venue(s):
American Theatre [472 Bdway--9/67 and after]
Manager / Director:
Robert W. [manager] Butler
Price: $.50; $.25
Event Type:
Minstrel
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
15 August 2018
“Butler’s American Theatre.—‘Bone Squash Diavolo’ is not a very elegant name for an opera, but as given by the company at this house, ‘B. S. D.’ is a success and attracts plenty of admirers. As for the rest of the bill it is interminable.”
“A change of programme at Butler’s American Theatre last week brought a succession of good houses. On New Year’s day, while the Broadway Theatre had to dismiss an audience of about a dozen or so of people, and Niblo’s also a small audience for the afternoon performance, Butler’s place was crowded, which proves that it is a popular place of amusement. Alice Seidler, a lady who played at Wood’s Theatre last season several minor parts, appeared here last week as a vocalist, and was well received. She has a good repertoire, of songs, sings well, makes up well for the stage, and has a style that pleases. She will no doubt, become a favorite with the patrons of this house. Vivian, the comic vocalist, Johnny Thompson, Frank Kerns, Charley Pettingill, and Bob Hart, hold their own with the lovers of negro eccentricities.”