Venue(s):
Theatre Comique [1867- : 514 Broadway]
Proprietor / Lessee:
Robert W. [manager] Butler
E. G. [manager] Gilmore
Manager / Director:
Robert W. [manager] Butler
E. G. [manager] Gilmore
Conductor(s):
David Braham
Event Type:
Variety / Vaudeville
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
17 March 2023
“Johny [sic] Thompson is still the ‘bright particular’ at this establishment. He is a remarkable character actor in cork comedy and a favorite with the public. The Siegrist family and the well appointed ballet troupe are also strong attractions. A cosier little house and more elegant entertainment in the variety line cannot be found in this city.”
“Johnny Thompson was the chief attraction at the Theatre Comique during the past week. He appeared in a protean farce, re-written from ‘A Day After the Fair,’ in which he personated an Irish woman, introducing a song and dance; a Dutch musician, in which character he performed a solo upon a cow’s horn, and played several beautiful airs upon a novel instrument, the name of which is unknown to us; a Chinaman, in which character he sang a song and performed a solo upon a Chinese fiddle; and a negro, with a song and dance. His changes were made with exceeding rapidity, that from a white to black face being executed, that it took the audience completely by surprise and they applauded him heartily. His delineation of these various characters was good, and the identity of each thoroughly preserved. Mr. Thompson has unquestionable dramatic talent.”