Leo and Lotus
Event Information
Venue(s):
Niblo's Garden
Proprietor / Lessee:
Henry C. Jarrett
Henry Palmer
Manager / Director:
Henry C. Jarrett
Henry Palmer
Conductor(s):
Michael [conductor] Connolly
Price: $1; $1.50 reserved seat; $.50 family circle
Event Type:
Play With Music
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
15 February 2025
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
30 Nov 1872, EveningPerformers and/or Works Performed
Citations
Work of re-building following destruction by fire far advanced toward completion.
Work progressing rapidly on the new theatre; opening piece to be a spectacle on the order of “The Black Crook.”
Spectacle with which the theatre will re-open; cast.
Today one of the largest and handsomest theatres in the world; rapidity with which the work was accomplished; preparations for opening night.
Improvements to the house during the process of reconstruction; forthcoming spectacle.
Second postponement: until Saturday, Nov. 30.
“It is full of vivacious and unhackneyed music, for the selection of which credit is due to Mr. Connolly, the new leader of the orchestra.”
Cast listing. “…This was succeeded by a variety entertainment led off by ‘Young America,’ a precocious violinist, who has increased considerably in stature since he last appeared here. His performances met with great favor, he being thrice re-called, and in response to the last encore he, after being lifted from the stage into the orchestra and placed in a standing position on the conductor’s chair, directed the orchestra in the performance of an overture, which was frequently interrupted by applause.” “Michael Connelly, late musical conductor of the Lydia Thompson Burlesque Troupe, appeared in a like position at this theatre on the above occasion, and is deserving of high praise for the excellent selections of music performed between the acts, the thorough control of his band, and for the musical excellence manifested in the spectacle.”