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Domestic News
November 24, 1796
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Baltimore's New-Theatre season closed on Saturday evening with performances of The Beggars Opera and The Poor Soldier. Manager Mr. Wignell thanked the audience and announced a spring return with an enlarged company.
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BALTIMORE, November 21.
On Saturday evening last, the entertainments of the New-Theatre closed for the season, with the Beggars Opera, the Poor Soldier, and other exhibitions.
Between the play and farce, Mr. Wignell appeared, and addressed a crowded audience to the following effect:
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The company's performance for this season closes this night, with the exhibitions. Custom has prescribed it as a rule to come forward, and return our warmest thanks for the encouragement with which you have honored us—this I do sincerely, on my own part, the part of Mr. Reinagle, my colleague, and the company in general. We propose meeting you early in the spring, with a considerable reinforcement to our present company, at which time we hope again to be honoured with your patronage.
In the mean time, permit me to assure you, of our sincerest wishes for your individual health and happiness, and the general prosperity of the town of Baltimore.
On Saturday evening last, the entertainments of the New-Theatre closed for the season, with the Beggars Opera, the Poor Soldier, and other exhibitions.
Between the play and farce, Mr. Wignell appeared, and addressed a crowded audience to the following effect:
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The company's performance for this season closes this night, with the exhibitions. Custom has prescribed it as a rule to come forward, and return our warmest thanks for the encouragement with which you have honored us—this I do sincerely, on my own part, the part of Mr. Reinagle, my colleague, and the company in general. We propose meeting you early in the spring, with a considerable reinforcement to our present company, at which time we hope again to be honoured with your patronage.
In the mean time, permit me to assure you, of our sincerest wishes for your individual health and happiness, and the general prosperity of the town of Baltimore.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Event
What keywords are associated?
Baltimore Theatre
New Theatre Closing
Wignell Address
Beggars Opera
Poor Soldier
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Wignell
Mr. Reinagle
Where did it happen?
Baltimore
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Baltimore
Event Date
Saturday Evening Last
Key Persons
Mr. Wignell
Mr. Reinagle
Event Details
The entertainments of the New-Theatre closed for the season with the Beggars Opera, the Poor Soldier, and other exhibitions. Between the play and farce, Mr. Wignell addressed the audience, thanking them for their support, mentioning a return in spring with reinforcements, and wishing them health and prosperity.