Fox’s Old Bowery Theatre
Event Information
Venue(s):
Fox's Old Bowery Theatre (until 1/67)
Proprietor / Lessee:
George Washington Lafayette Fox
Manager / Director:
George Washington Lafayette Fox
Event Type:
Play With Music, Orchestral
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
23 July 2014
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
07 Dec 1863, Evening08 Dec 1863, Evening
Program Details
Jack Sheppard and His Dog includes a "Grand fancy dance" (dance) and an unidentified overture.
Performers and/or Works Performed
1)
2)
aka Jack Sheppard's dog
Participants: Fanny Herring (role: Jack Sheppard and Walter Lindon); Rachel Denvil (role: Edith Tarlton); George W. Thompson (role: Jonathan WIld); [canine actor] Lafayette (role: Blacksin); George Washington Lafayette Fox (role: Saducees Cropsy and Danger); Charles Kemble Fox (role: Joe Blueskin)
5)
aka Ghost of Allenberg;
Ghost of Altenburg;
Mystic harp
Citations
2)
Lists cast and orchestra. Lafaytte get first billing for Jack Sheppard.
3)
“Second and Third times on any Stage . . .JACK SHEPPARD AND HIS DOG.”
4)
“Manager Fox, of the Old Bowery, is now giving his patrons one of the best entertainments ever offered there. What with himself, the performing dogs, Miss Fanny Herring, the Ghost, and a succession of new plays, there is no lack of attractions at the old house. They’re doing a fine business.”