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:
17 February 2024

Performance Date(s) and Time(s)

11 Mar 1872, 8:00 PM
12 Mar 1872, 8:00 PM
13 Mar 1872, 2:00 PM
13 Mar 1872, 8:00 PM
14 Mar 1872, 8:00 PM
15 Mar 1872, 8:00 PM
16 Mar 1872, 2:00 PM
16 Mar 1872, 8:00 PM

Performers and/or Works Performed

1)
Humpty Dumpty
Text Author: Fox
Participants:  Wilson Brothers [gymnasts];  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 March 1872, 7.
2)
Review: New York Clipper, 23 March 1872, 406.

“The character songs of little Jennie Yeamans charm not only the juvenile portion of the audience but evoke applause from the adults. The artistic singing of the Martens family is one of the chief features.”