Born in Albany, Abraham Oakey Hall lost his father to yellow fever at the age of three and entered the public school system.
Addressing Mr. Editor, Figaro discusses Kate Bateman's recent performance in Fazio and gives a positive review of her performance. He also reprints reviews from the Times and the World. Figaro discusses Bateman's other upcoming performances and gives general commentary on recent theatrical happenings.
Figaro notes that Booth is still performing successfully at the Winter Garden (105).
Figaro writes that Gayler has sent him the plot of his Child Stealer, which will soon be seen at Wood's Theatre (104).
Figaro mentions that Hall is currently District Attorney and that he can write a good play "if provoked to do it." Figaro is referring to Who Killed Cook Robin? which debuted at the Olympic (105).
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Born in Albany, Abraham Oakey Hall lost his father to yellow fever at the age of three and entered the public school system.
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