Citation - New York Gazette (Weyman): 1761.12.21

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Index Entry Ballad opera, Devil to Pay [t], to be performed in New York 
Location New York 
Citation
NYG(W.761.130
21 Dec 1761:32 (155)
By permission of his honour the Lieutenant Governor.  By
particular desire.  By a Company of Comedians.  At the New
Theatre in Chapel Street, this present Monday, being the
21st of December, will be presented a tragedy, written by
the Rev. Mr. Hume, Minister of the Church of Scotland,
call'd,
Douglass.
To which will be added, a ballad opera, call'd 
Devil to-Pay, or, The Wives Metamorphos'd.
  [hand pointing right] Places in boxes to be taken of Mr.
Douglass, at Mr. Hampton's, near the theatre.
  No money will be taken at the door, nor any person
admitted without tickets, which are to be sold by Mr. Gaine,
printer, at the Bible and Crown, in Hanover-Square. --Boxes
8s.  --Pit 5s. --Gallery 3s.
  The doors to be open'd at 4, and the play begin precisely
at 6 o'clock.
  No person can be admitted behind the scenes.


Generic Title New York Gazette (Weyman) 
Date 1761.12.21 
Publisher Weyman, William 
City, State New York, NY 
Year 1761 
Bibliography B0028090
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