Oscanyan’s Soiree Orientale
Event Information
Venue(s):
Irving Hall
Price: $.50; .75
Event Type:
Variety / Vaudeville
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
7 August 2011
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
03 Oct 1864, 8:00 PM04 Oct 1864, 8:00 PM
05 Oct 1864, 8:00 PM
06 Oct 1864, 8:00 PM
07 Oct 1864, 8:00 PM
08 Oct 1864, 8:00 PM
Program Details
Grand Oriental Entertainment; A night in the East, illustrated by tableaux vivants, Turkish music, singing, dancing.
Ethnic music: Turkish
Ethnic music: Turkish
Performers and/or Works Performed
Citations
2)
Gynecoracy; descriptive of life in the East; illustrated by tableaux vivants, Turkish music, singing, dancing, etc. Includes programme
3)
People are going to see Mr. Oscanyan’s Oriental entertainments more than once. The structure of social life in the East was explained, embellished with anecdotes. The doors of the harem were then opened and the ladies appeared as they dress and perform their devotions, sing, dance, and entertain their friends. The orchestra, meanwhile, played genuine Turkish melodies. The program throughout was highly entertaining and is the most unique exhibition in New York.