Title:
Newspaper announcement of Chinese opera performances at the American Theatre /
Digital Archive of Chinese Theater in California
Description:
The announcement says, "The celebrated Chinese dramatical company, known as the Tong Hook Tong Company, have arrived in this
city, and will appear at the American Theatre to-morrow evening. It consists of 123 performers, accompaned by an orchestra
of their own music, and under the management of Messrs. Tiksoon, Norman Assing and Tong Chick. They appear in the beautiful
spectacle of "The eighth genii," offering their congratulations to the high ruler, Yuk Hwang, on his birthday. The performances
are said to be not only extremely novel but highly interesting. They enjoyed a high reputation in their representations in
the large cities. Doubtless the attendance to-morrow evening will be immense."The American Theatre was located on Sansome
Street near Chinatown in San Francisco.
Creator/Contributor:
Daily Alta California
Date:
[1983?] (issued)
Contributing Institution:
Museum of Performance and Design, Performing Arts Library
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