Restoration of Ford's Theatre - Book

[jbarry]

I have read as little as 1,000, but I have no clue where I read that.

Entirely possible. However, the prospect of seeing President Lincoln and U.S. Grant (since most didn't realize he had cancelled) probably led to a healthy audience that night. Admittedly, "not full capacity" allows for a fairly wide range. That would probably mean a sparsely populated family circle, but a more crowded orchestra and dress circle audience.