Humpty Dumpty

Event Information

Venue(s):
Olympic Theatre

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

Manager / Director:
James E. [manager, proprietor] Hayes

Price: $.50 family circle; $1 dress circle & parquet; $1.50 orchestra & balcony; $5, $8, $10 private boxes

Event Type:
Variety / Vaudeville

Record Information

Status:
Published

Last Updated:
14 February 2025

Performance Date(s) and Time(s)

28 Apr 1873, 8:00 PM
29 Apr 1873, 8:00 PM
30 Apr 1873, 2:00 PM
30 Apr 1873, 8:00 PM
01 May 1873, 2:00 PM
01 May 1873, 8:00 PM
02 May 1873, 8:00 PM
03 May 1873, 2:00 PM
03 May 1873, 8:00 PM

Performers and/or Works Performed

1)
Humpty Dumpty
Text Author: Fox
Participants:  Nelson Family [gymnasts];  Wilson Brothers [gymnasts];  George Washington Lafayette Fox (role: Clown);  Charles Kemble Fox (role: Pantaloon);  Giuseppina Morlachi;  James [infant violinist] Speight

Citations

1)
Advertisement: New-York Times, 27 April 1873, 7.
2)
Review: New York Herald, 29 April 1873, 9.

New life given Humpty Dumpty by the peerless dancing of Mlle. Josephine Morlacchi. 

3)
Announcement: New York Clipper, 03 May 1873, 38.

Wilson Brothers complimentary benefit on Thursday afternoon; attractions to be offered.