Atheneum is situated on C street nearly opposite “Sutliff’s,” and is at present occupied as a melodeon. A show at the Melodeon had an easel on stage with a large playbill advertising exactly what play it was and who was who. In the orchestra pit, a small band would play music underscoring the scene. Taking […]
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Metropolitan Theatre
Theatre in Sacramento was called “The Metropolitan” METROPOLITAN THEATER. Lessee and Manager. McKEAN BUCHANAN TREMENDOUS SUCCESS of the INDIAN TRAGEDY. THE GREAT ACTRESS MISS Annette INCE, Mr. Frank Mayo, Miss V. Buchanan, AND THE STAR COMPANY WILL APPEAR. Wednesday Evening October 28th, 1863. Will be acted the Great Indian Tragedy, in 5 Acts, entitled METAMORA […]
Sutliff’s Hall
Sutliff’s Hall, Henry Sutliff, proprietor, situated on C street, between Sutton Avenue and Mill street, is 70 feet front by 104 in depth; has accommodations for 900 people. It is at present occupied by a melodeon troupe. There is 15 private boxes, and the stage is the largest in the Territory.