Olympic Theatre

Event Information

Venue(s):
Olympic Theatre

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

Price: $.25 family circle; $.50 dress circle; $1 reserved seat, orchestra, balcony

Event Type:
Variety / Vaudeville

Record Information

Status:
Published

Last Updated:
30 October 2025

Performance Date(s) and Time(s)

21 Dec 1874, 7:45 PM
22 Dec 1874, 7:45 PM
23 Dec 1874, 2:00 PM
23 Dec 1874, 7:45 PM
24 Dec 1874, 7:45 PM
25 Dec 1874, 2:00 PM
25 Dec 1874, 7:45 PM
26 Dec 1874, 2:00 PM
26 Dec 1874, 7:45 PM

Performers and/or Works Performed

8)
aka You never miss the lager till the keg runs dry
Composer(s): Howard
9)
aka Wild Irish jig

Citations

1)
Advertisement: New York Herald, 20 December 1874, 3.

Cast list for Black and tan crook.

2)
Review: New-York Times, 22 December 1874, 4.

No mention of music. 

3)
Review: New York Herald, 22 December 1874, 7.

“…Miss Emma Day, who apparently comes from The English music halls, gave some specimens of song-acting, which had the charm of acting as well as of novelty. Besides there were attractions in the way of song and dance and some clever gymnastic performances…”

4)
Review: New York Clipper, 02 January 1875, 318.

Description of the program.