Citation - New York Gazette & Weekly Post Boy: 1769.05.08

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Index Entry Actor, Hallam, Miss, to play Juliet in Romeo and Juliet [t] 
Location New York 
Citation
NYGWPB.769.032
8 May 1769:33 (1375)
By permission of his Excellency the Governor. For the
benefit of Miss Hallam.  By the American Company. At the
Theatre in John-Street, on this present evening, the 8th of
May, 1769, will be presented, a tragedy, call'd,
Romeo and Juliet. 
Romeo, by Mr. Hallam. 
Juliet to be attempted by Miss Hallam. 
With the funeral procession of Juliet, to the monument of
the Capulets: and a solemn dirge. 
In the masquerade scene, a minuet, by a gentleman (for his
amusement) and Miss Hallam. 
To which will be added, 
Thomas and Sally, or The Sailor's Return. 
Sally by Miss Hallam. 
To conclude with a country dance, by the characters. 
The house, for that night, will be illuminated with wax.  To
begin exactly at 7 o'clock. Vivant Rex & Regina. 


Generic Title New York Gazette & Weekly Post Boy 
Date 1769.05.08 
Publisher Parker, James 
City, State New York, NY 
Year 1769 
Bibliography B0027098
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