Born in New York City on New Year’s Eve in 1820, John Lester Wallack was christened John Johnstone Wallack; he later adopted Lester John Wallack as his professional name.
Writing to Mr. Editor, Figaro discusses the return of Mr. Lester Wallack and Mr. Oliver Goldsmith to Wallack's after a year's absence with a performance of She Stoops to Conquer. Figaro also briefly discusses current events at other theaters.
Figaro discusses the first appearance in a year of Mr. Oliver Goldsmith and Mr. Lester Wallack at Wallack's in a performance of She Stoops to Conquer (5).
Figaro discusses Mr. Lester Wallack's return to Wallack's after a year-long absence (5).
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Born in New York City on New Year’s Eve in 1820, John Lester Wallack was christened John Johnstone Wallack; he later adopted Lester John Wallack as his professional name.
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