Wallack’s Lyceum was located in Broadway near Broome Street. Its productions included original works by Pfaffians John Brougham, Stephen Ryder Fiske, and Fitz-James O’Brien.
Figaro writes to Mr. Editor about his general complaints about The Child Stealer, but ultimately gives the play a favorable review. He also discusses the current performances at the Academy of Music and gives a report of other theatrical current events.
Figaro mentions that De Walden's Sam is selling out nightly in Philadelphia (121).
Figaro threatens to have Gayler arrested for "cruelty to audiences" if he does not cut the performance time of The Child Stealer (120).
Figaro mentions that he has not yet seen the new play, Society, at Wallack's (121).
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Wallack’s Lyceum was located in Broadway near Broome Street. Its productions included original works by Pfaffians John Brougham, Stephen Ryder Fiske, and Fitz-James O’Brien.
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