Citation - New York Mercury (Gaine): 1781.01.22

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Index Entry Actors, amateur, in New York, performance by officers of British Army 
Location New York 
Citation
NYM(G.781.011
22 Jan 1781:24 (1527)
Theatre. This evening, the 22d instant, will be presented, a
comedy, (never performed here) called, 
The Rivals.
To which will be added a farce called, 
The Anatomist, or, The Sham Doctor.
The characters by gentlemen of the army.
No admittance behind the scenes.  No money will be taken at
the door.  Tickets to be purchased at the time of
registering places for the boxes, for which purpose the
clerk will attend at Mrs. Petit's, next door to the theatre,
from 11 o'clock till 2, every day after the play is
advertised. The doors to be opened at 5, and the play to
begin precisely at 7 o'clock. The gentlemen who have taken
places in the boxes, are desired to send their servants at 4
o'clock, that they may  be fixed before the doors are
opened.  Tickets to be had of Messrs. Rivington and Gaine. 
Vivant Rex & Regina.


Generic Title New York Mercury (Gaine) 
Date 1781.01.22 
Publisher Gaine, Hugh 
City, State New York, NY 
Year 1781 
Bibliography B0030596
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