Wood’s Theatre

“New Songs, Dances, Duets, Pas de Deux, etc.”

“The two act comedy Brother Sam, intended as the companion picture to Dundreary was produced at this house last evening, with Mr. Barton Hill in the principal character. Setting aside the impossible character of most of the incidents of the piece, Mr. Hill is to be congratulated upon having made a decided hit. Miss Celia Logan played Alice with a great deal of vivacity and intelligence, and was the prime cause of the favor with which the piece was received. Whether Brother Sam will or will not hold the boards any length of time, in Mr. Hill and Miss Logan genuine actors of light comedy have undoubtedly been found. The Worrell Sisters appeared at the close of the bill in the Invisible Prince, and drew hearty applause by their graceful acting; but it is impossible to escape the reflection that Planche’s wit sounds somewhat out of date when placed by the side of some from his more recent burlesques.”

“At Wood’s theatre, Broadway, Mr. Baron Hill, the comedian, will appear in Brother Sam at a matinee, commencing at the usual hour.  The extravaganza, The Invisible Prince, will also be performed, the Worrell sisters appearing.”

“‘Brother Sam’ was introduced to a New York public on June 25th, at Wood’s Theatre, by Mr. Barton Hill. This is a piece of absurdity, in two acts, and called in the bills a comedy, but if compressed into one act would be far more palatable as a farce as it is now. . . . Miss Celia Logan appeared as Alice, and was very satisfactory. She is a pleasing actress, and generally correct in whatever she attempts. . . . The Worrell Sisters, who performed in the ‘Invisible Prince,’ appear this week in the burlesque of ‘Fra Diavolo.’”