American Theatre

Event Information

Venue(s):
Butler's American Theatre [444 Bdway--before 3/66]

Proprietor / Lessee:
Robert W. [manager] Butler

Manager / Director:
Robert W. [manager] Butler

Ballet Director / Choreographer:
Antonio Grossi

Event Type:
Variety / Vaudeville

Record Information

Status:
Published

Last Updated:
21 September 2011

Performance Date(s) and Time(s)

28 Nov 1864, 7:30 PM
29 Nov 1864, 7:30 PM
30 Nov 1864, 7:30 PM
01 Dec 1864, 7:30 PM
02 Dec 1864, 7:30 PM
03 Dec 1864, Matinee
03 Dec 1864, 7:30 PM

Program Details



Performers and/or Works Performed

Citations

1)
Advertisement: New York Herald, 27 November 1864.
 Monday, Nov. 28, is the first appearance of Charley Fox, the renowned Ethiopian comedian. 
2)
Advertisement: New York Herald, 29 November 1864.
Miss Blanch Stanley and Frank Lacy, the great sensation artists.
3)
Announcement: New York Clipper, 03 December 1864, 270.
“‘444,’ the variety theatre of the city, continues to attract crowded and delighted audiences. Charley Fox, late of Wood’s Minstrels, has joined the forces at this establishment, making his appearance this evening.”