Citation - New York Mercury (Gaine): 1780.03.13

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Index Entry Actors, amateur, in New York, performance by officers of British Army 
Location New York 
Citation
NYM(G.780.033
13 Mar 1780:34 (1482)
Theatre-Royal. This evening, being the 13th inst. will be
presented, a comedy, called 
The Clandestine Marriage.
To which will be added, the tragedy of 
Chrononhotonthologos, being the most tragical tragedy, that
ever was tragediz'd by any company of tragedians.  With an
additional scene.
The whole to conclude with a comic dance by the characters
in the tragedy.
Between act 4th and 5th, will be sung the favourite hunting
song, called "Hark! hark! the joys inspiring horn." 
Between the play and entertainment, will be sung the
favourite song of "Let me approach my sleeping [?] love." 
The characters by gentlemen of the army. 
Places for the boxes to be registered at Mr. Petit's, next
door to the Theatre, otherwise they cannot be kept. Tickets
to be had at Mr. Petit's, and the different printers. The
doors to be opened at 5, and to begin precisely at 7
o'clock. No money can possible be received at the door, as
the number of tickets are issued which the house will hold.
No persons can be admitted behind the scenes. Vivant Rex &
Regina.


Generic Title New York Mercury (Gaine) 
Date 1780.03.13 
Publisher Gaine, Hugh 
City, State New York, NY 
Year 1780 
Bibliography B0030550
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