7 November 1853 [Advertisement] THE REAL ORIGINAL "UNCLE TOM" AT THE MUSEUM.—The original dramatization of Mrs. STOWE's "Uncle Tom's Cabin," as made more than eighteen months ago for BARNUM's Museum, is produced there this evening, in a style of magnificence, fidelity to nature, and costly effect, beyond all parallel. Capital performances, also, this afternoon. 10 November 1853 [Advertisement] "UNCLE TOM AT BARNUM'S."—The grand moving panoramic scene, of the Mississippi river, in the "Uncle Tom" at Barnum's Museum, should immortalize the artist. The audience seems to sail down the river, on the steamboat, while the shore, its people, its houses, &c., glide away. The moonrise, and its quivering effect on the water are electrical in their splendor. The greatest crowds ever witnessed in any building may be seen here, applauding this glorious piece. It is to be played this evening again, but you must go by 6 o'clock to get a seat. 17 November 1853 [Advertisement] "UNCLE TOM" AT BARNUM'S.—All fair and honest critics admit that Mr. CONWAY's version of "Uncle Tom," performed at Barnum's Museum, is one of the most beautifully adapted to dramatic peculiarities and dramatic effects that genius could possibly originate. It is full of lively incidents, and overflowing with life, spirit, genuine pathos, and irresistible humor. The scenery is the best, most varied, and perfect ever witnessed upon the stage. The performance by a company of over 40 persons, the most talented in New-York, is admirable and elicits universal eulogy. The play itself winds up in the happiest manner, making Virtue triumphant and Vice detestable, instead of permitting wickedness to prosper, and goodness to suffer, and thus leaving an untoward impression of the justice of Providence on the minds of the audience. "Uncle Tom" will be repeated at Barnum's this evening. On account of the crowd, reserved seats may be secured during the day. Two lively farces are given also this afternoon. 25 November 1853 [Advertisement] "UNCLE TOM" AT BARNUM'S.—The rare dramatic justice, the beauty, finish and superior style of the famous version of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," now attracting such astonishing crowds at Barnum's Museum, entitle it to the highest commendations. Its popularity is such that the management is compelled, in obedience to the general feeling to announce it every evening and also every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon, during all the rest of the year 1853. Including here and in Boston, this only sensible and coherent version of Mrs. STOWE's great work has now been performed over 220 times, and will reach perhaps 500 before it is laid aside. Capital farces, songs, dances, &c., besides this afternoon. 3 December 1853 [Advertisement] "They don't kill Uncle Tom!" some people say, in the splendid and match[?] version of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," now drawing such delighted thousands to Barnum's Museum. It ends superbly by making Uncle Tom happy. So it should Virtue should always be made triumphant in a moral drama, whatever may be the denouement in a novel. This great "Uncle Tom" is to be repeated this afternoon at 2, and this evening at 7 o'clock, at Barnum's. 8 December 1853 [Advertisement] "UNCLE TOM" AND "HOT CORN."—The children of the Five Points House of Industry, under the charge of Rev. Mr. PEASE, visit BARNUM's Museum this afternoon. The new moral drama of "Hot Corn" is to be played there this afternoon. This evening the famous version of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," that has occasioned so much eulogy, and it witnessed always by such extraordinary crowds of people, will be repeated. These moral dramas are startling the whole country with their absorbing and thrilling incidents, and they are performed at BARNUM's Museum in a style that commands universal admiration. 13 December 1853 [Advertisement] "UNCLE TOM" AND "HOT CORN" AT BARNUM's.—Hot Corn is to be performed at BARNUM's Museum this afternoon at 3 o'clock, Uncle Tom's Cabin at 7 in the evening. Hot Corn is a local drama of "Life Scenes in New-York," from Mr. ROBINSON's new work, and is performed at the Museum in the most effective manner. The Five Points, the Dutch Grocery, the Home of Industry, &c., are all beautiful scenes and true to nature, while Little Katy melts all hearts to tears. As for Uncle Tom, the real Uncle Tom's Cabin is performed at BARNUM's, and in a splendid manner that no place else pretends to approach. Both pieces attract the most crowded and gratified audiences. 14 December 1853 [Advertisement] UNCLE TOM'S CABIN, AFTERNOON AND EVENING.—To-day being Wednesday, the celebrated version of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" now being performed with such eclat at BARNUM's Museum, and admitted to be infinitely superior in all respects to its feeble rivals, will be presented this afternoon at 2 o'clock, as well as this evening at 7. Nothing can surpass the thrilling interest and beauty, the wit and pathos of the "Uncle Tom" at BARNUM's Museum. 20 December 1853 [Advertisement] NO USE TO BE LOW SPIRITED.—There is always a cure for it. You can always put a ruddy glow of health on your heart, just as you can on your cheeks, by suitable exercise. But what kind of exercise? Have you not heard of that superb and thrilling version of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," that everyone is rushing to see at BARNUM's Museum? It is to be repeated this evening. Have you not read of the wonderful book called Hot Corn? It is presented as a moral play, in glorious style, this afternoon. Exercise your heart in good things by witnessing either or both. The "Azure Dream" will be exorcised instanter. No charge extra for this advice—nor for seeing the living Giraffes, Bearded Lady, &c., at BARNUM's. 27 December 1853 [Advertisement] LAST WEEK OF "UNCLE TOM'S CABIN."—The usual festive spectacles compel them, at this time, to suspend the performance of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" during the holidays, at BARNUM's Museum. So there will be a prodigious run of new and gorgeous pieces for a while, "Uncle Tom" this evening, "Hot Corn" this afternoon. The Curiosities, Bearded Lady, Giraffes, &c., to be seen without extra charge. 28 December 1853 [Advertisement] Whoever wishes to see "Uncle Tom's Cabin" performed in all its beauty should go to Barnum's Museum, where it is presented this afternoon and evening. This is the last week of "Uncle Tom" at that establishment. Over 15,000 persons visited the MUSEUM Christmas Day, and fully as many more will rush to see, at Barnum's, the only original and beautiful version of Mrs. STOWE's great book, before it is suspended for other novelties. 31 December 1853 [Advertisement] UNCLE TOM'S CABIN FOR THE LAST TIME.—The last performance of the wonderfully beautiful and popular version of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," performed for so long a time and with such brilliant success at Barnum's Museum, will take place this afternoon at 2 o'clock, and also this evening at 7 o'clock. It is to be suspended during the holidays, at Barnum's, to make room for the usual Spectacles. All who have not seen this famous piece should avail themselves of this great and last chance. |