National Theatre

Leonard & Church Sts., New York, NY

Built

1833

Demolished

1841

ABOUT THIS THEATRE

Previously
known as

Previously known as

Italian Opera House

Description

Built using funds raised by allowing wealthy patrons to purchase theatre boxes. By 1836, the venture seemed a failure and it was sold at auction to C. Mauran (an original backer) and James Wallack (the manager). Wallack's company found enough success that, when it burned down in 1839, it was worth rebuilding. In 1841, when it once again caught fire, it was not rebuilt.

LIST OF PRODUCTIONS

National Theatre
aka Wallack's National

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Named 1839

Named 1839

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- Productions
Uncle Tom's Cabin
1853 - Closing date unknown

Play Revival

Play Revival

The Naiad Queen
Apr 21, 1841 - May 22, 1841
Original music by Mr. Woolf; Written by William E. Burton

Musical Original BalletDrama

Musical Original BalletDrama

Richelieu
Sep 04, 1839 - Closing date unknown
Written by Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Play Original

Play Original

Amilie
Oct 15, 1838 - Jun 28, 1839
Music by William Michael Rooke; Libretto by J.T. Haines

Musical Original Opera

Musical Original Opera

Italian Opera House

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Named 1833

Named 1833

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