Christy’s Minstrels: George Christy Benefit
Event Information
Venue(s):
Fifth Avenue Opera House
Event Type:
Minstrel
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
20 June 2016
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
30 Jun 1866, EveningPerformers and/or Works Performed
1)
Citations
1)
“George Christy has another attraction at the new Fifth Avenue Opera House, in the engagement of Mr. S.S. Purdy, a well known Ethiopian comedian, who will appear there this evening and during the week. Geo. Christy, G.W.H. Griffen [sic] and S.S. Purdy are named in a programme of much excellence, concluding with a grand festival dance by the entire troupe. George Christy will have a complimentary benefit at the house next Saturday.”