Humpty Dumpty

Event Information

Venue(s):
Olympic Theatre

Proprietor / Lessee:
James E. [manager, proprietor] Hayes

Manager / Director:
John H. Selwyn

Record Information

Status:
Published

Last Updated:
30 October 2023

Performance Date(s) and Time(s)

11 Dec 1871, 8:00 PM
12 Dec 1871, 8:00 PM
13 Dec 1871, 2:00 PM
13 Dec 1871, 8:00 PM
14 Dec 1871, 8:00 PM
15 Dec 1871, 8:00 PM
16 Dec 1871, 2:00 PM
16 Dec 1871, 8:00 PM

Performers and/or Works Performed

1)
Humpty Dumpty
Text Author: Fox
Participants:  Kiralfy Ballet and Pantomime Troupe;  Martens Family;  George Washington Lafayette Fox (role: Clown);  Charles Kemble Fox (role: Pantaloon)
2)
"Duetto buffo di due gatti"
aka Cat duet
Composer(s): Rossini

Citations

1)
Advertisement: New-York Times, 10 December 1871, 7.
2)
Review: New York Herald, 13 December 1871, 5.

New features introduced. “The dogs, among other accomplishments, showed a knowledge of music, and one of them, rejoicing in the uncommon name of Jack, effectively barks through the patriotic song of ‘Die Wacht am Rhein.’”

3)
Review: New York Clipper, 23 December 1871, 302.

New features introduced.