Drafted Men of the Theatrical Mechanics’ Association: Benefit Concert
Event Information
Venue(s):
Academy of Music
Conductor(s):
Harvey Bradley Dodworth
Price: $1; $.50 amphitheatre
Event Type:
Band, Variety / Vaudeville
Performance Forces:
Instrumental
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
27 July 2015
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
12 Apr 1865, 1:00 PMProgram Details
The “entire companies of” Wallack’s Theatre, Winter Garden, New Bowery Theatre, Barnum’s Museum, Dobson Brothers, Hooley’s Minstrels (N.Y.), Hooley’s Minstrels (Brooklyn), Olympic Theatre, Niblo’s Theatre, Old Bowery Theatre, Broadway Theatre, and Park Theatre participated in the concert. Theodore Moss also volunteered, but in what capacity it is unknown.
Following The Day after the Wedding, Hooley’s Minstrels performed a two-part program; the first part by Hooley’s Minstrels N.Y., the second part by Hooley’s Minstrels Brooklyn. J. W. Hilton, Cool Burgess, T. B. Prendergast, W. S. Budworth, Louis Nevers, and Griffin are all members of Hooley’s Minstrels. N. B. Clarke was stage manager for the event.
Following The Day after the Wedding, Hooley’s Minstrels performed a two-part program; the first part by Hooley’s Minstrels N.Y., the second part by Hooley’s Minstrels Brooklyn. J. W. Hilton, Cool Burgess, T. B. Prendergast, W. S. Budworth, Louis Nevers, and Griffin are all members of Hooley’s Minstrels. N. B. Clarke was stage manager for the event.
Performers and/or Works Performed
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Composer(s): Dibdin
Participants: Hooley's Minstrels (New York); Thomas B. [Minstrel] Prendergast
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