Theatre Comique
Event Information
Venue(s):
Theatre Comique [1867- : 514 Broadway]
Proprietor / Lessee:
Josh Hart [actor, minstrel]
Manager / Director:
Josh Hart [actor, minstrel]
Conductor(s):
Fritz Wannemacher
Price: $.50; $1 reserved seat; $.25 family circle
Event Type:
Variety / Vaudeville
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
9 August 2024
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
20 May 1872, Evening21 May 1872, Evening
22 May 1872, Matinee
22 May 1872, Evening
23 May 1872, Matinee
23 May 1872, Evening
24 May 1872, Evening
25 May 1872, Matinee
25 May 1872, Evening
Performers and/or Works Performed
1)
Participants: Johnny Wild; Larry Tooley; Master Barney; Johnny Hart; Jennie [vocalist] Kimball; Barney [fighter] Aaron
3)
Citations
1)
Barney Aaron benefit Thursday matinee. The theatre will close for one week after Saturday evening.
3)
“Miss Jennie Kimball, serio-comic vocalist, clad in a rich and tasteful costume, which became her well-rounded figure, sang several songs, which met with great favor. To a good voice, well trained, she adds the fascinations of a beautiful face and arch manners, which go far to insure success.”