Theatre Comique

“Something new all the time.  Attests the originality of the artists.  Crowded houses and the people’s verdict endorse this magnificent establishment . . . No antiquated Ethiopian enigmas, no objectionable features, hence the ladies flock in crowds, forming a bouquet of beauty and fashion at once attractive and entrancing”

“Charley White, Ben Cotton and Sam Sharpley have made the Théâtre Comique a complete temple of Momus. . . . .[T]he minstrels burlesque, sing, dance and bring down the house in true Ethiopian style.”

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“… the performances of Tony Pastor’s dogs and monkeys, which is alone worth the price of admission, as they are very good in their different acts.”

“The Theatre Comique enjoyed a fair share of public patronage last week.  Prof. Tanner’s troupe of performing dogs and monkeys, lately purchased by Tony Pastor, were the attractive cards, and continue there the present week. They are among the best trained dogs and monkeys we have ever seen.  Many of the feats performed by the dogs are not only difficult, but are executed so cleverly and with so much promptness, that all who witness them are surprised and delighted. Billy Pastor performs them, and they go through their business without that whipping before the audience which is frequently the case with other troupes of dogs. The monkeys have also been well trained, and they go through the performances without a halt. This is the style of entertainment that pleases all classes of the community, for we have seen ladies and gentlemen, as well as the younger branches of the family, heartily enjoying their antics.”