Thorpe and Overin’s Minstrel Nationalities
Event Information
Venue(s):
Temple of Music
Price: $.30 family circle; $.50 parquette
Event Type:
Minstrel
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
9 June 2016
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
11 Dec 1865, 7:45 PM12 Dec 1865, 7:45 PM
Program Details
The engagement ended abruptly on Tuesday, the 12th.
Performers and/or Works Performed
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Participants: Theo. [minstrel] Donaldson (role: Biddy McGinnis); T. [minstrel] Bolus (role: Mr. Mahoney)
Citations
1)
“[T]he sensational and exciting new burlesque.”
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“Thorpe and Overin’s Minstrels—who have been giving entertainments in the church corner of Grand and Crosby streets—came to an abrupt close on the 12th inst. Cause—too much Herald puffing, and a consequent want of patronage. This troupe was taken under the ‘protecting influences’ of the Herald, and their very bad performances eulogised to the highest degree of excellence by that journal. Hence, they died, and made no sign.”