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McIntyre And Heath plus The Orpheum Road Show perform during a week of shows at The Orpheum, San Francisco, California, USA. McIntyre And Heath were said to be the best-known, and highest paid, minstrel performers of all time. They are thought to have introduced the "buck and wing" tapdance routine as well as the song Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight.
Blackface comedy duo


Actress and singer Lulu Glaser is appearing at The Grand Theatre, New York City, USA.
Foxy Grandpa, described as 'The big musical comedy', is playing at The Boston Theatre, Boston, Massacusetts, USA. The show stars Jos. Hart and Carrie De Mar, with the added attraction of '50 Beautiful Girls'.
An advertisement in the New York Times offers a pianola, from The Aeolian Company, described as 'the universal means of playing the piano', at a price of $250.
Twirly-Whirly, described as 'the musical absurdity' is playing at Weber And Fields Music Hall, New York City, USA.
Harry Bryant's Burlesquers are playing at The Palace Theatre, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
The Paloma Quartet, a female singing group, record Home Sweet Home and La Paloma for Victor Records in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
A production of the "musical extravaganza" The Wizard Of Oz by L. Frank Baum with music by Paul Tietjens and A.B. Sloane, plays at The Majestic Theatre, New York City, USA, during a run of 293 performances.

