Citation - Rivington's New York Gazette: 1780.05.06

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Index Entry Actors, amateur, in New York, performance by officers of British Army 
Location New York 
Citation
RNYG.780.101
6 May 1780:24 (376)
Theatre.  On Monday evening, the 8th inst.  will be
presented (not performed this season,) the comedy of 
The Recruiting Officer.
In the Third Act, and in the Character of Serjeant Kite,
will be introduced the favourite Song of "O what a charming
thing's a battle."
To which will be added (being the last time of performing it
this season) the farce of 
Love a-la-Mode.
Box tickets to be had only of Mr. Petit, next door to the
Theatre.
Pit and gallery at Mr. Rivington's, Mr. Gaine's, and of Mr.
Petit.
The characters by gentlemen of the Army.
The doors to be opened at 5, and to begin precisely at 7
o'clock.
No money can possibly 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 Rivington's New York Gazette 
Date 1780.05.06 
Publisher Rivington, James 
City, State New York, NY 
Year 1780 
Bibliography B0043027
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