Citation - New York Mercury (Gaine): 1780.12.18

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Index Entry Actors, amateur, in New York, performance by officers of British Army 
Location New York 
Citation
NYM(G.780.133
18 Dec 1780:34 (1522)
Theatre. This evening, the 18th instant, will be presented a
tragedy, (never performed here) call'd, 
The Revenge.
To which will be added, (by particular desire) a farce,
call'd, 
Love A-la-Mode.
The managers are under the necessity of postponing the
comedy of the Rivals, on account of the indisposition of a
principal performer. The characters by gentlemen of the
army. The doors to be opened at 5, and the play begin
precisely at 7 o'clock. 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 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 1780.12.18 
Publisher Gaine, Hugh 
City, State New York, NY 
Year 1780 
Bibliography B0030591
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