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:
8 November 2023

Performance Date(s) and Time(s)

15 Jan 1872, 8:00 PM
16 Jan 1872, 8:00 PM
17 Jan 1872, 2:00 PM
17 Jan 1872, 8:00 PM
18 Jan 1872, 8:00 PM
19 Jan 1872, 8:00 PM
20 Jan 1872, 2:00 PM
20 Jan 1872, 8:00 PM

Performers and/or Works Performed

1)
Humpty Dumpty
Text Author: Fox
Participants:  Kiralfy Ballet and Pantomime Troupe;  Martens Family;  Wilson Brothers [gymnasts];  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, 14 January 1872, 7.
2)
Review: New York Sun, 16 January 1872, 3.

New features added to the pantomime.

3)
Review: New York Clipper, 27 January 1872, 342.

Changes to the pantomime.