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:
3 November 2025
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
28 Dec 1874, 7:45 PM29 Dec 1874, 7:45 PM
30 Dec 1874, 2:00 PM
30 Dec 1874, 7:45 PM
31 Dec 1874, 7:45 PM
01 Jan 1875, 2:00 PM
01 Jan 1875, 7:45 PM
02 Jan 1875, 2:00 PM
02 Jan 1875, 7:45 PM
Performers and/or Works Performed
Citations
Cast list and scene synopsis for Uptown and downtown.
“Harper and Stansill, one-legged song-and-dance men, were the sole fresh appearances at the Olympic Theatre on Dec. 28, Mr. Stansil making his metropolitan debut. Mr. Harper had hitherto been seen in this city performing single-handed (or footed). Both of these men have suffered the amputation of their right legs midway between the knee and hip joints. They use crutches, and are enabled to do eccentric dances, which elicited much laughter and applause. They sing well, and their performances evince long and arduous practice…Attendance good.”