John Street Theatre

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15-21 John St., New York, NY

David Douglass' third theatre, modeled after his Southwark in Philadelphia. Presented Douglass' American Company of Comedians. During the British occupation, it was taken over by the military for amateur theatricals and renamed the Theatre Royal. Later, reverted back to its original name. When the American Company moved into a new theatre, it was closed. Grant Thorburn's Feed Store next door welcomed the additional space.

Built: 1767 Demolished: 1797

Theatre Names	Named
John Street Theatre	1777
Theatre Royal	1775
John Street Theatre	1767

Productions

Productions	Production Dates
Edwin and Angelina Musical, Original, Drama, Opera Music by Victor Pelissier; Libretto by Elihu Hubbard Smith; Lyrics by Oliver Goldsmith	Dec 19, 1796 - Dec 19, 1796
The Sicilian Romance Musical, Original, Comedy, Opera Music by Willliam Reeve; Libretto by Henry Siddons	Apr 27, 1796 - Closing date unknown
Roman Father Play, Original, Tragedy Music by Willliam Reeve; Libretto by Henry Siddons	Apr 27, 1796 - Closing date unknown
Devil Upon Two Sticks Musical, Original, Dance, Comedy Music by Willliam Reeve; Libretto by Henry Siddons	Apr 27, 1796 - Closing date unknown
Tammany Musical, Original, Opera, One Act, Spectacle Music by James Hewitt, Samuel Arnold; Prologue by Richard B. Davis; Libretto by Anne Julia Hatton, John O'Keeffe	Mar 03, 1794 - Apr 11, 1794
The Agreeable Surprise Musical, Revival, Comedy, Opera, One Act Music by James Hewitt, Samuel Arnold; Prologue by Richard B. Davis; Libretto by Anne Julia Hatton, John O'Keeffe	Mar 03, 1794 - Apr 11, 1794
Needs Must Musical, Original Music by Mrs. Pownall, Anne Julia Hatton	Dec 26, 1793 - Closing date unknown
The Agreeable Surprise Musical, Original, Comedy, Opera, One Act Music by Samuel Arnold; Libretto by John O'Keeffe	Nov 29, 1793 - Nov 29, 1793
Notoriety Play, Original, Comedy, One Act Music by Samuel Arnold; Libretto by John O'Keeffe	Nov 29, 1793 - Nov 29, 1793
John Street Theatre
The Archers Musical, Original, Drama Music by Benjamin Carr; Libretto by William Dunlap	Apr 18, 1796 - Apr 22, 1796
The Winter's Tale Play, Original, Comedy Written by William Shakespeare	Jun 01, 1795 - Closing date unknown
Julius Caesar Play, Original, Tragedy Written by William Shakespeare	Mar 14, 1794 - Closing date unknown
The Merry Wives of Windsor Play, Original, Comedy Written by William Shakespeare	Oct 05, 1789 - Closing date unknown
May Day in Town Musical, Original, Operetta Book by Royall Tyler; Lyrics by Royall Tyler	May 19, 1787 - May 19, 1787
Much Ado About Nothing Play, Original, Comedy Written by William Shakespeare	Mar 19, 1787 - Closing date unknown
As You Like It Play, Original, Comedy Written by William Shakespeare	Jul 14, 1786 - Closing date unknown
The Critic Play, Original Written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan	Jul 10, 1786 - Closing date unknown
The School for Scandal Play, Original, Comedy Written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan	Dec 12, 1785 - Closing date unknown
The Rivals Play, Original, Comedy Written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan	Apr 21, 1778 - Closing date unknown
She Stoops to Conquer Play, Original Written by Oliver Goldsmith	Mar 15, 1773 - Closing date unknown
King John Play, Original, History Written by William Shakespeare	Jan 09, 1769 - Closing date unknown
Macbeth Play, Original, Tragedy Written by William Shakespeare	May 03, 1768 - Closing date unknown
King Henry IV, Part I Play, Revival, History Written by William Shakespeare	Feb 25, 1768 - Closing date unknown
The Merchant of Venice Play, Original, Comedy Written by William Shakespeare	Jan 28, 1768 - Closing date unknown
The Taming of the Shrew Play, Original, Comedy Written by William Shakespeare	Jan 08, 1768 - Closing date unknown
Cymbeline Play, Original, Romance Written by William Shakespeare	Dec 28, 1767 - Closing date unknown