William Niblo

William Niblo
Born1790
Ireland
Died1878
New York, NY
Occupation(s)Theatre owner, administrator and manager

William Niblo (1790–1878), also known as Billy Niblo, was an American theatre owner.[1] He was the owner of Niblo's Garden. He was born in Ireland and emigrated to the United States at a young age.[2]

Niblo's mausoleum (left) at Green-Wood Cemetery during performance of "A Night at Niblo’s Garden" July 2022
  1. ^ Northall, William Knight (1851). Before and Behind the Curtain. W. F. Burgess. pp. 118–119.
  2. ^ Boromé, Joseph A. (January 1964). "Ferdinando Palmo — A Pioneer Impresario of Grand Opera in New York". New York History. 45 (1). New York State Historical Association: 63–64. JSTOR 23162485.