Theatre Comique: Frank Kerns Complimentary Benefit

Event Information

Venue(s):
Theatre Comique [1867- : 514 Broadway]

Proprietor / Lessee:
Josh Hart [actor, minstrel]

Manager / Director:
John F. [1833-93] Poole

Event Type:
Variety / Vaudeville

Record Information

Status:
Published

Last Updated:
23 May 2025

Performance Date(s) and Time(s)

22 Jan 1874, Afternoon

Program Details

It seems likely that Kerns attended but did not perform at this event.

Performers and/or Works Performed

1)
LIST OF PERFORMER(S)/ORGANIZATION(S)
Participants:  Eph Horn;  Nelse Seymour;  Tony Pastor;  Bob [minstrel] Hart;  Jennie Engel;  Helene [dancer] Smith

Citations

1)
Advertisement: New York Herald, 18 January 1874, 8.
2)
Announcement: New York Clipper, 24 January 1874, 342.

In consequence of continued indisposition, Kerns has been advised by his physician to pass the remainder of the winter in Florida.

3)
Review: New York Clipper, 31 January 1874, 350.

Proceeds of over $1,000, despite a short notice of only three days and bad weather. Kerns’s departure from Jersey City by train on Friday afternoon.