“Wanted Immediately, 100 young ladies for the ballet.Apply at 720 Broadway.”
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Announcement:New York Post, 18 May 1864, 2.
“A new place of entertainment is to be opened next week in Broadway by Mrs. Holman, who announces a ‘magnificent fairy spectacle’ as the first attraction.”
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Advertisement:New-York Times, 18 May 1864, 7.
“Magnificent Fairy Spectacle.”
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Advertisement:New-York Times, 20 May 1864, 7.
“Grand Spectacular Opera”
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Announcement:New York Clipper, 21 May 1864, 46.
“Another new place is to be opened on Broadway on the 23rd inst., by Mrs. H. Holman, of the well-known Holman Troupe.The lady has secured a lease of Hope Chapel, which she has improved with new stage, proscenium, etc., and Isherwood and others are now engaged in painting scenery for her.The new establishment will be called ‘Mrs. Holman’s Broadway Academy of Music.’A fairy spectacle is to be produced on the opening night, for which a number of young ladies are wanted.See advertisement in another column.”
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Advertisement:New York Clipper, 21 May 1864, 47.
“Wanted.One hundred young ladies from 14 to 18 years of age, for the ballet.”
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Advertisement:New York Herald, 23 May 1864.
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Announcement:New-York Times, 23 May 1864, 8.
“The Holman Operatic Troupe, composed of children, will commence operations at Hope Chapel tonight.”
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Announcement:New-York Times, 26 May 1864, 4.
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Advertisement:New-York Daily Tribune, 26 May 1864.
“The place of entertainment—recently Hope Chapel—is occupied by Mrs. H. Holman’s company of juvenile performers.‘Cinderella’ is played by them every evening and on Saturday afternoon.Miss Sallie Holman also appears in the protean piece entitled ‘The Young Actress.’”
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Announcement:New York Clipper, 28 May 1864, 54.
“That beautiful little fairy spectacle ‘Cinderella, or the Glass Slipper’ is the piece chosen by Mrs. Holman for the opening of her new place of amusement in Broadway.This has always been a favorite attraction for families everywhere, and in this city has drawn the largest audiences when performed at Niblo’s and other theatres.Mrs. Holman has fitted up her hall in a very tasteful manner, and will commence her season this evening, May 23rd.The location is 720 Broadway.”
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Advertisement:New York Herald, 28 May 1864.
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Review:New-York Times, 30 May 1864, 5.
“This neat, cozy, fireside establishment is now in the full tide of success, and has become quite a fashionable resort.The opera of ‘Cinderella’ has been very effectively put on the stage, and the little performers sustain their parts in a most creditable manner.Miss Sallie Holman sings Rossini’s gems very beautifully and Master Alfred performs his drum solo in a manner yet to be excelled.The Academy has been well filled every night since its opening, by the lovers of that which is chaste and beautiful.”
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Review:New York Clipper, 04 June 1864, 62.
“The Holman Children have been performing during the past week at Hope Chapel, to very appreciative audiences.The Holman’s have fitted Hope Chapel up with a good stage and capital scenery, and it is well adapted to their performances. Sallie Holman occupies a prominent position in the company. She is a very clever vocalist, and sings with much force and feeling. “Cinderella” was the principal attraction last week, and so favorably was it received that it will be continued on the bills this week.”
