Title: Theater playbill for Duprez & Green's original New Orleans & Metropolitan Opera Troupe and Brass Band at Odd-Fellows' Hall, Washington, D.C., February 27, 1861
Description: Odd-Fellows' Hall. Overflowing houses. Third night of the mammoth double troupe of minstrels, comprising the very flower of Ethiopian artistes in the profession. Look, look. Duprez & Green's original New Orleans & Metropolitan Opera Troupe! and Brass Band will have the pleasure of making their Third appearance in Washington, on Wednesday Ev'g, Feb. 27 with new novelties, etc., introducing an entirely new selection of acts, selected from the gems of Ethiopian Minstrelsy, on which occasion every member of this stupenduous troupe will appear. 16 star performers. Grand matinee on Saturday afternoon, March 2d, for the accommmodation of Children and Families ... The New Orleans and Metropolitan Opera Troupe Bass Band led by Mr. Jno. Pratt, will give a serenade in front of the Hall each evening, previous to opening the door. Stage manager, J.E. Green, musical director, Mons. C. Lavalee. Look at this entire change of programme ...