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1. Philadelphia Theatre. Saturday Evening, December 4, 1819, Will be performed, (fourth time here) a new Comedy, called Wanted a Wife! Or, a Checque on my Banker. Written by Mr. William Moncrief. Sir Wilful Wildfire, Mr. Francis. ... : After which, (fourth time here) a new Pathetic Melo Drama, (founded on the Tales of my Landlord) called The Heart of Mid-Lothian; Or, the Lily of St. Leonards. Written by T. Dibdin, and performed upwards of ONe Hundred Nights the last season. With additional New Scenes, Dresses and Decorations. The Scenery designed and executed by Messrs. H. Warren, T. Reinagle and Assistants. John, Duke of Argyle, Mr. Hughes. ..
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Contributor:
Francis, William, 1756 or 1757-1826 (actor)
Date:
1819
Language:
English
Publisher:
[publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 48; Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 49
2. Philadelphia Theatre. Second Time Here. Friday Evening, November 5, 1819, Will be presented (second time here) a new Comedy, called Wanted a Wife; Or, A Checque on my Banker. Written by Mr. William Moncrief. Sir Wilful Wildfire, Mr. Francis. ... : After which, (for the only time this season) the Melo-Drama of the Forest of Bondy; Or, the Dog of Montargis. Translated from the French, and performed at the London Theatres with the greatest applause. General Gontram, (Colonel of a Regiment of Guards) Mr. Wheatly. ..
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Contributor:
Francis, William, 1756 or 1757-1826 (actor)
Date:
1819
Language:
English
Publisher:
[publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 36; Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 37
3. Theatre. Mr. Philipps's Fourth Night. And Last but Two of his Engagement. Monday Evening, February 11, 1822. Will be presented (by particular desire) a favourite Melo-Dramatic Opera, (in 3 acts,) called The Devil's Bridge. Count Belino, Mr. Philipps, In which Character he will introduce a celebrated Grand Cantata, called William Tell, Composed By Braham. Baron Toraldi, Mr. H. Wallack. ... : To which will be added, (first time these 4 years) a favourite Farce, called Modern Antiques; Or, the Merry Mourners. Old Cockletop, Mr. Francis. ..
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Contributor:
Philipps, Thomas, 1774-1841 (actor); Wallack, Henry John, 1790-1870 (actor); Francis, William, 1756 or 1757-1826 (actor)
Date:
1822
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 106
4. Philadelphia Theatre. Mr. Wallack's First Night. Monday Evening, January 10, 1820, Will be presented the Tragedy of Pizarro, Or, the Death of Rolla. Spaniards: Pizarro, Mr. Hughes. ... : To which will be added, the favourite Farce of The Weathercock. Old Fickle, Mr. Francis. ..
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Contributor:
Wallack, James William, 1795-1864 (actor); Francis, William, 1756 or 1757-1826 (actor)
Date:
1820
Language:
English
Publisher:
[publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 64; Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 63
5. Philadelphia Theatre. Wednesday Evening, Dec. 29, 1819, Will be performed, (for the first and only time this season) a celebrated Tragedy, called George Barnwell; Or, the London Merchant. Thorogood, Mr. Warren. ... : After the Tragedy a new Comic Spanish Ballet, called Love among the Roses. Leander, Miss K. Durang. ... After which, the Comic Opera of My Grandmother; Or, the Living Picture. Sir Matthew Medley, Mr. Francis. ..
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Contributor:
Warren, William, 1767-1832 (actor); Francis, William, 1756 or 1757-1826 (actor)
Date:
1819
Language:
English
Publisher:
[publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 60; Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 61
6. Theatre. By Particular Desire. The Managers respectfully inform the Public, that in obedience to the general wish, the Opera of The Barber of Seville, will be performed on Friday next. Last Night of Mr. Philipps' Engagement. Friday Evening, March 8, 1822, Will be performed a new Comic Opera, (fourth time here) called the Barber of Seville. Translated from the Italian. The Original Music by Rossini. Adapted to the English Stage, (with a new Overture) by Mr. Bishop, with additions by Mr. Philipps -- and performed in London, Dublin and New York, with unbounded applause. The Opera produced under the immediate direction of Mr. Philipps. Count Almiviva, Mr. Philipps, In which Character he will introduce the Ballad of 'The Soldier's Bride;' Pomposo, or a Receipt for an Italian Song, (a Mock Bravura)--and the Cavatina, by Bishop, 'Love Has Eyes.' Doctor Bartolo, Mr. Burke. ... : To which will be added the Comic Opera of the Review; Or, the Wags of Windsor. Deputy Bull, Mr. Francis. ..
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Contributor:
Philipps, Thomas, 1774-1841 (actor); Francis, William, 1756 or 1757-1826 (actor)
Date:
1822
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 111
7. Theatre. The public are respectfully informed that Mr. Philipps, Is re-engaged for 6 nights only, previous to his departure from Philadelphia, and will appear on Monday Evening, February 25, 1822, In the favourite Comic Opera of Lionel & Clarissa; Or, the School for Fathers. Written by the Author of Love in a Village, Maid of the Mill, &c. &c. Lionel, Mr. Philipps, in which character he will sing of the original songs of the Opera, 'You ask me in vain,'--and 'Oh talk not to me of the wealth she possesses.' And introduce the Air of 'The Woodpecker,' the words by T. Moore, Esq. the music by M. Kelly--And the Ballad of the 'Bewilder'd Maid,' by Braham. Sir John Flowerdale, Mr. Wheatly. ... : After which will be added, (second time these 3 years) a favourite Farce, called Modern Antiques; Or, the Merry Mourners. Old Cockletop, Mr. Francis. ..
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Contributor:
Philipps, Thomas, 1774-1841 (actor); Francis, William, 1756 or 1757-1826 (actor)
Date:
1822
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 108
8. Philadelphia Theatre. Performance Every Evening. Mr. Booth's Fourth Night, And Last But Two Of His Engagement. Monday Evening, Dec. 22, 1823, Will be presented Shakspeare's celebrated Tragedy of King Lear, And his Three Daughters. King Lear, Mr. Booth. ... : After which, the Musical Farce, called My Grandmother; Or, The Living Picture. Sir Matthew Medley, Mr. Francis. ..
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Contributor:
Booth, Junius Brutus, 1796-1852 (actor); Francis, William, 1756 or 1757-1826 (actor)
Date:
1823
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 120
9. Philadelphia Theatre. Wednesday Evening, Nov. 10, 1819, Will be performed (third time here) a new Comedy, called Wanted a Wife; Or, a Checque on my Banker. Written by Mr. William Moncrief. Sir Wilful Wildfire, Mr. Francis. ... : After which, a grand Melo-Dramatic Romance, called the Broken Sword. Written by William Diamond, Esq. Author of the Foundling of the Forest, Hunter of the Alps, Conquest of Taranto, &c. &c. The Scenery designed and executed by Messrs. H. Warren, T. Reinagle, and Assistants. the Music by Bishop. The Baron, Mr. Wheatly. ..
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Contributor:
Francis, William, 1756 or 1757-1826 (actor)
Date:
1819
Language:
English
Publisher:
[publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 39
10. Philadelphia Theatre. Never Performed Here. Friday Evening, Oct. 29, 1819, Will be presented (for the first time here) a New Comedy, called Wanted a Wife! Or, a Checque on my Banker. Written By Mr. William Moncrief. Sir Wilful Wildfire, Mr. Francis. ... : After Which The Melo-Drama Of Ella Rosenberg. Written by the Author of Raising the Wind, the World, Turn Out, &c. &c. The Elector, Mr. Wheatly. ..
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Contributor:
Francis, William, 1756 or 1757-1826 (actor)
Date:
1819
Language:
English
Publisher:
[publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 31