Citation - New York Mercury (Gaine): 1769.05.08

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Index Entry Actor, Hallam, Miss, to play Juliet in Romeo and Juliet [t] 
Location New York 
Citation
NYM(G.769.050
8 May 1769:32 (915)
By permission of his Excellency the Governor.  By the
American Company. For the benefit of Miss Halaam. At the
Theatre, in John-Street,this present evening, being the 8th
of May, 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.


Generic Title New York Mercury (Gaine) 
Date 1769.05.08 
Publisher Gaine, Hugh 
City, State New York, NY 
Year 1769 
Bibliography B0029979
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