Bryants’ Minstrels

“These gentlemen have recently removed from their old place in Fourteenth street to new and very pretty quarters in Twenty-third street, near Sixth avenue. The hall is convenient and tastefully decorated, and the stage well fitted with excellent scenery for the burlesques which form a staple of these entertainments. This company is not the least behind any other in the excellence of its representations. The fun is largely of the robust and gymnastic type, including much banging with inflated bladders or imitation clubs, and other playful rough and tumble, with just a thin thread of dialogue to string together the very large beads of vigorous practical joking. The numbers and the hearty laughter of the audience prove it effective, and the visitor comes away convinced that among the dead issues of the time negro minstrelsy is not one.”

“BRYANT’S.—The little gem of a theatre in which Dan Bryant shines as the brightest of fifteen black diamonds was crowded to overflowing on Thursday night. The bill was immense, the first part introducing the new song of ‘You Know How It Is Yourself,’ which was received with rounds of applause. Farces and burlesques, duets, solos and dances added to the attractions and made the evening pass by merrily and swiftly.”

“The remainder of the programme is very enjoyable and embraces acts which are favorites with the public. The musical burlesque of the ‘Black Brigands’ has created a genuine sensation and will hold a prominent place upon the bills for some time to come. Business was excellent here during the week.”