Announcement of the arrival of comedian William Cahill

Event Information

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Record Information

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Published

Last Updated:
10 January 2026

Performance Date(s) and Time(s)

20 Apr 1869

Performers and/or Works Performed

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LIST OF PERFORMER(S)/ORGANIZATION(S)
Participants:  Lydia Thompson Burlesque Troupe;  William B. Cahill

Citations

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Announcement: New York Herald, 20 April 1869, 5.

“Mr. Cahill, an English low comedian of whom report speaks highly, has arrived to join the Lydia Thompson burlesque troupe, and will soon make his appearance at Niblo’s.”