Olympic Theatre
Event Information
Venue(s):
Olympic Theatre
Manager / Director:
John F. [1833-93] Poole
Event Type:
Variety / Vaudeville
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
25 June 2025
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
24 May 1875, 7:45 PM25 May 1875, 7:45 PM
26 May 1875, 2:00 PM
26 May 1875, 7:45 PM
27 May 1875, 7:45 PM
28 May 1875, 7:45 PM
29 May 1875, 2:00 PM
29 May 1875, 7:45 PM
Performers and/or Works Performed
1)
Participants: Harper and Stansil [song and dance]; Diamond and Ryan [song and dance]; [Spanish musical artist] Giovanni; George W. Howard Griffin; Pearl Thornton; Marie Connelly; Addie Farwell; Charles [Ethiopian comedian] Worley; Joseph [juggler] Norton; Erwin [dancer] Thomas; Sadie [dancer] O'Neil; James [song and dance] Vincent; Clara [vocalist] Moore; Leona [trapeze] Dare; E. D. Gooding; Sam [minstrel tenor] Holdsworth; William B. Cahill; Billy West; Johnny [Ethiopian comedian] Queen; Alice M. Harrison [vocal-actor]; J. W. [minstrel] McAndrews; Routh Goshen
3)
aka Musical glasses interlude
Composer(s): Unknown composer
Participants: [Spanish musical artist] Giovanni
Citations
2)
“The summer nights show no diminution in the popular appreciation of the well varied entertainment that Mr. Poole presents at this establishment nor any relaxation in that manager’s efforts, to judge from the very attractive bill given last evening and the hearty enthusiasm of the audience…”