When was it published?

July 7, 1788 in The New York Journal, And Daily Patriotic Register

Domestic News July 7, 1788

The New York Journal, And Daily Patriotic Register

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Kenna's Company, Mrs. Kenna

Q: What keywords are associated?

Newbern Theatre, Kenna Company, Isabella Play, Mrs Kenna Performance, Theater Opening

New York, New York County, New York

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What is this article about?

Mr. Kenna's company opened the Newbern theater on Monday evening, the 13th instant, performing 'Isabella, or the Fatal Marriage,' with Mrs. Kenna's portrayal of Isabella earning high praise from the audience. The company is expected to open the local theater in a few days.

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On Monday evening, the 13th instant, the theatre in Newbern was opened by Mr. Kenna's company of comedians, with the tragedy of Isabella, or the Fatal Marriage. Mrs. Kenna, in the character of Isabella, gave most universal satisfaction to a polite and genteel audience, many of whom in pearly drops testified that their hearts were sensibly touched with those tender feelings which her inimitable powers always must inspire. Melpomene perhaps cannot boast a greater favorite on the American stage, and we think, we may at least venture to pronounce, that her equal hath not appeared for many years in the southern states.

The lovers of the drama are informed, that it is expected Mr. Kenna's company of comedians will in the course of a few days, open the theatre in this town.

What sub-type of article is it?

Social Event

What keywords are associated?

Newbern Theatre Kenna Company Isabella Play Mrs Kenna Performance Theater Opening

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Kenna's Company Mrs. Kenna

Where did it happen?

Newbern

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Newbern

Event Date

Monday Evening, The 13th Instant

Key Persons

Mr. Kenna's Company Mrs. Kenna

Event Details

The theatre in Newbern was opened by Mr. Kenna's company of comedians, with the tragedy of Isabella, or the Fatal Marriage. Mrs. Kenna, in the character of Isabella, gave most universal satisfaction to a polite and genteel audience, many of whom in pearly drops testified that their hearts were sensibly touched with those tender feelings which her inimitable powers always must inspire. Melpomene perhaps cannot boast a greater favorite on the American stage, and we think, we may at least venture to pronounce, that her equal hath not appeared for many years in the southern states. The lovers of the drama are informed, that it is expected Mr. Kenna's company of comedians will in the course of a few days, open the theatre in this town.