Excerpt from A History of the New York Stage From the First Performance in 1732 to 1901, Vol. 2 of 3
HE Broadway Casino was, in June, 1853, leased by Buckley's Minstrels, who gave the place their own name. They con verted it into an elegant theatre, and produced burlesque Operas, elaborately mounted, handsomely costumed. And admirably sung. Th remained here three years. G. Swayne Buck sang the leading tenor rdles, besides giving his specialties in t e olio and singing in the first part. Cinderella had a run of six months. Perham's Seven Mile Mirror Panorama was seen here October, 1853, and afterwards went to Academy Hall. Donettis acting Monkeys, Dogs, and Goats appeared May, 1854. A benefit to the Boone Children was given Nov. 2, 1854. Sunday concerts began Nov. 19, with Mons. V. Guerin conductor. The Buckleys duced the comic Opera Le Chalet, or Swiss Cottage, Oct. 29, 1855, for the first time in America. Bishop Buckley acted Natz Teylc, W. Percival as Corporal Max, and Miss Miller as Lisette. Swayne Buckley sang his old laughing song. White's Serenaders appeared here Aug. 25, 1856. In the organization were W. Penn Lehr, T. Prendergast, Charley White, T. B. Isaacs. W. Vincent, and J. Sivori. The latter is still now living in this city and practising medicine. He is known as Dr. Wheeler. A company of Chinese jugglers appeared here Aug. 11. 1857. Sept. 13. 1858, Charles Gayler commenced a series of lectures on the history and progress of the French and Spanish Missions among the North American Indians. The melodeon concert nlt Rivers and Geo. Lea, the the sights of New York. A special officer of the house.
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