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1. New Theatre. The managers respectfully state, that for the better accommodation of the public, the office for the sale of Box Tickets, is now placed within the Vestibule, the nearest door to Sixth Street. Mr. Cooper's Benefit. Monday Evening, January 27, 1823, Will be presented the celebrated Tragedy of Brutus; Or, the Fall of Tarquin. Written by John Howard Payne. Lucius Junius, Mr. Cooper. ... : After which, a new Comedy, called The Two Pages Of Frederick the Great. Translated from the French by T. R. Planche, and performed in London with great appluase. With New Dresses, &c. Frederick the Great, Mr. H. Wallack. ..
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Contributor:
Cooper, Thomas Abthorpe, 1776-1849 (actor); Planche, T. R. (translator)
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 18 no. 47
2. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, June 6, 1870. Seventh Night Of The World-Renowned Comedian, Mr. Joseph Jefferson In his Exquisitely Beautiful and Masterly Impersonaiion of Irving's Rip Van Winkle, Received Nightly by Large and Brilliant Audiences, and the most Enthusiastic Applause. Monday Evening, June 6th, 1870, The performance will commence at eight o'clock, with Overture--"Rip Van Winkle," Reviere, After which will be presented Dion Boucicault's Great Drama, entitled Rip Van Winkle Or, The Sleep of Twenty Years. Act First. Rip Van Winkle, Joseph Jefferson ..
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Contributor:
Jefferson, Joseph, 1829-1905 (actor)
Date:
1870
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 v. 11 no. 290
3. Theatre. Monday Evening, December 31, 1821. Will be presented Shakspeare's celebrated Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo, Mr. Wood. ... : After which, the Musical Farce of The Dead Alive. Written by the Author of the Poor Soldier, &c. Sir W. Weathercock, Mr. Burke. ..
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Contributor:
Wood, William B. 1779-1861 (actor)
Date:
1821
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. 99
4. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 1, 1870. Last Night Of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear in her Great Original Character of Leah: Supported by Mr. George Jordan. Saturday Evening, January 1, 1870, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"La Reine d'un Jour," Adam, After which the Celebrated Play, in 5 Acts, of Leah, Christians, Rudolf, a young Farmer, Mr George Jordan ..
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Contributor:
Bateman, Kate Josephine, 1843-1917 (actor)
Date:
1870
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 v. 11 no. 136
5. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, May 7, 1870. Saturday Afternoon, Mr. & Mrs. Barney Williams Matinee When those Great and World-Renowned Comedians will appear in Two Great Pieces, The Grand Fairy Spectacular Drama entitled the Fairy Circle, The Laughable Comedy, entitled the Custom Of The Country. Saturday Afternoon, May 7th, 1870, The performance will commence at 2 o'clk, with Overture, "Groves of Blarney," Bishop, After which an Original Legendary Drama and Fairy Spectacle, written expressly for Mr. and Mrs. Williams, entitled the Fairy Circle Or, Con O'Carolan's Dream. Note.--It is the common superstition among the Irish peasants that the person who has sufficient courage to sleep within the charmed precincts of a "Fairy Circle," will dream of the whereabouts of some rich and deeply buried treasure. These "Fairy Circles" are strange freaks of nature, perfect illustrations of their name, as accurately as if outlined by a mathematical hand. Shakspere, in his exquisite play of "The Tempest,' alludes to these Fairy Trysting Places and their occupiers, thus: "You dewy puppets That by the moonshine do their green sour ringlets make Whereof the ewe not bites." Con O'Carolan, Barney Williams ... : To conclude with the Roaring Comedy of the Custom Of The Country Or, The Yankee Help. Melissa, with Song, Mrs. Barney Williams ..
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Date:
1870
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 v. 11 no. 262
6. New Theatre. Nights of performance this week, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Thursday Evening, December 5, 1822, Will be presented the celebrated Tragedy of Venice Preserv'd; Or, a Plot Discover'd. Duke of Venice, Mr. Wheatly. ... : After the Play, A favourite Pas Seul by Mrs. H. Wallack. After which the Musical Farce, called Of Age To-Morrow. Baron Wellinghoerst, Mr. Jefferson. ..
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Contributor:
Wallack, H., Mrs (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 18 no. 17
7. Philadelphia Theatre. Mr. Wallack's Fourth Night. Wednesday Evening, Jan. 19, 1820, Will be presented a new Tragedy, Never Performed Here, Called The Carib Chief. Written by Horace Twiss, Esq. and performed in London, last season, with great success. Omreah, Chief of the Southern Caribs, Mr. Wallack. ... : To which will be added, a Farce in 2 acts, called Raising the Wind. Plainway, 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. 66
8. Chesnut St. Theatre. Italian Opera. 7th Regular Performance. Monday Evening, April 21st, 1834. Will be represented Rossini's Opera, entitled La Donna Del Lago. The Lady Of The Lake. Dramatis Personae. James V. King of Scotland, under the name of Hubert, Knight of Snowden, Sig. Ravaglia. ..
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Date:
1834
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 18 no. 109
9. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, April 8, 1870. Farewell Benefit of Mr. F. S. Chanfrau Who will appear in his Celebrated Impersonation of Mose! First Time for eight years. Also, in his Great Characterization of Solon Shingle! Friday Evening, April 8th, 1870, The performance will commence at 1/4 to eight o'clock, with Overture -- "Nabucco," Rossini After which will be presented the Comic Drama, in One Act, entitled Solon Shingle Solon Shingle, F. S. Chanfrau... To be followed with the Local Sketch, in Two Acts, by B. A. Baker, Esq., of Mose; Or, A Glance at New York Mose, F. S. Chanfrau..
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Contributor:
Chanfrau, Frank, 1824-1884 (actor)
Date:
1870
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 v. 11 no. 233
10. Philadelphia Theatre. Mr. Keene's Benefit, And Last NIght of his Engagement. Wedneday Evening, Oct. 27, 1819, Will be presented a new Melo-Dramatic Opera, in 3 acts, called the Devil's Bridge. The Music By Braham And Horn. Count Belino, Mr. Keene, ... : After which, a new Musical Drama, called The Libertine. Written by the Author of the Miller and his Men, the Magpie and Maid, Rob Roy, &c. &c. and performed in London and New York with the greatest success. The Music from Mozart's celebrated Opera of Don Gioranni, adapted to the English stage by Bishop. With splendid new Scenery, Dresses and Decorations. The Scenery designed by Mr. H. Warren, and executed by him, Mr. Reinagle, Mr. Rae, and assistants. Masetto, Mr. Keene, ..
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Contributor:
Keene, Arthur F. (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. 30
11. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, March 11, 1870. Engagement Limited Positively to Twelve Nights of Mr. Fechter supported by Miss Carlotta Leclercq The Leading Actress on the English Stage, and will appear This Evening, as Hamlet... Friday Evening, March 11, 1870, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture -- Fidelio, Beethoven After which will be presented Shakspere's Tragedy, in 5 Acts, of Hamlet Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Mr. C. Fechter..
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Contributor:
Fechter, Charles, 1824-1879 (actor); Leclercq, Carlotta, 1836-1893 (actor)
Date:
1870
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 v. 11 no. 205
12. Philadelphia Theatre. The Doors open at half past 5, and the Curtain rises at half past 6 o'clock. Mr. Booth's Fourth Night. Thursday Evening, February 19, 1824, Will be presented, (by particular desire) a Comedy, in 5 acts, called Town and Country; Or, Which is Best? Reuben Glenroy, Mr. Booth. ... : After which, the favourite Melo-Drama of Ella Rosenberg. The Elector, Mr. Wheatly. ..
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Contributor:
Booth, Junius Brutus, 1796-1852 (actor)
Date:
1824
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. 125
13. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, November 13, 1869. Saturday Matinee, Best Sensation Drama of the Day! Tom Taylor's Ticket-of-leave Man! Saturday Afternoon, Nov. 13, 1869, The performance will commence at TWO o'clock, with Overture-"Dramatique," Hassler, After which will be presented Tom Taylor's Thrilling Drama of The Ticket-Of-Leave Man! Robert Brierly, Charles Walcot ..
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Date:
1869
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 v. 11 no. 86
14. Philadelphia Theatre. The Doors open at a quarter before 6, and the Curtain rises at a quarter before 7 o'clock, precisely. Mrs. Burke's Benefit. Monday Evening, March 22, 1824, Will be presented, (not acted these 4 years) a Romantic Play, in 5 acts, called The Aethiop; Or, the Child of the Desert. Written by William Dimond, Esq. Author of the Foundling of the Forest, Adrian and Orrilla, &c. The Aethiop, Mr. Duff. ... : After which, a favourite Farce, called The Farmer. Colonel Dormant, Mr. Hathwell. ..
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Date:
1824
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 21B no. 78
15. Chestnut St. Theatre. Nixon & Zimmerman, Proprietors and Managers; George Kemerle, Treasurer. J. Fred Zimmerman, Jr., Assistant Treasurer. Charles E. Semple, Gas Machinest and Engineer. Wm. Clark, Master Machinest. Wm. Hassitt, Property Maker. Every Evening, Matinees Wednesday and Saturday. First Appearance in this city of Mr. & Mrs. Kendal (Under the direction of Mr. Daniel Frohman,) And Their Own Company, In The Iron Master. Being an English Version, by A. W. Pinero, of George Ohnet's Drama, "Le Maitre de Forges." Cast of Characters. Phillipe Derblay, Mr. Kendal ..
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Contributor:
Kendal, William Hunter, 1843-1917 (actor); Kendal, Madge, 1849-1935 (actor); Charter, William R. (printer)
Date:
1889
Language:
English
Publisher:
The Charter Printing House, 908 Filbert St
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 18 no. 98
16. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, February 17, 1870. Last Night Of the Great Drama of the Dead Heart, Mr. Edwin Adams, In his Celebrated Character of Robert Landry. Thursday Evening, Feb. 17th, 1870, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-Giralda, Adam, After which will be presented the Popular Sensational Drama, by Watts Phillips, Esq., in Three Acts and a Prologue, entitled The Dead Heart, Robert Landry, Edwin Adams ... : Title of second play through to first named actor ..
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Contributor:
Adams, Edwin, 1834-1877 (actor)
Date:
1870
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 v. 11 no. 182
17. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, October 16, 1869. Twenty-fourth night of Mr. Edwin Booth, Who will appear in Shakspere's Tragedy, in Five Acts, of Macbeth. Visitors are requested to remain seated till the close of the Play, as the noise occasioned by the impatient few, mars the pleasure of the more intellectual portion of the audience, that wish to witness the completion of the performance. Saturday Evening, Oct. 16th, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clock, with Overture, "Macbeth," Bishop, After which will be presented Shakspere's Tragedy, in Five Acts, entitled Macbeth, King of Scotland. Macbeth, Mr. Edwin Booth ..
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Contributor:
Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893 (actor)
Date:
1869
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 v. 11 no. 58
18. New Theatre. Mr. Mathews' Sixth Night. Wednesday Evening, March 5, 1823, Will be presented, a Musical Drama, called, Rob Roy Macgregor. Or, Auld Lang Syne. Founded on the popular tale of Rob Roy. The Drama written by J. Pocock, Esq. author of the Miller and his Men, Zembuca, Libertine, &c. With the original Scots' Music, arranged by Mr. Bishop. Bailie Nicol Jarvie, Mr. Mathews. ... : After which will be presented, (for the 3d time, by particular desire) the Comic Farce of Monsieur Tonson. Founded on the celebrated tale of that name, and performed in London with great applause. Monsieur Morbleu, Mr. Mathews. ..
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Contributor:
Mathews, Charles, 1776-1835 (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 18 no. 68
19. Philadelphia Theatre. The Managers most respectfully offer to the public a Nights Entertainment, the proceeds of which will be transmitted to the Mayor of Savannah, In aid of the Sufferers by the late Dreadful Calamity. Friday Evening, February 4, 1820, Will be presented the Comedy of the Way to Get Married. Written by Thomas Morton, Esq. author of Speed the Plough, Columbus, Cure for the Heart-ache, Secrets Worth Knowing, Children in the Wood, &c. Tangent, Mr. Wood. ... : After which, (first time these two years) a Pathetic Melo-Drama, called The Innkeeper's Daughter. Founded on Southey's favourite Tale of "Mary the Maid of the Inn" Langley, a Magistrate, Mr. Herbert. ..
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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 21B no. 5
20. Theatre, Walnut Street. Doors open at a quarter after 6. Curtain rises at a quarter after 7. First night Of the revived Singular, Popular, and Attractive Drama, called Victorine, Which was nightly hailed last season, with the most enthusiastic applause - in which Mr. Wilkinson Will sustain for the 1st time, the character of Bonassus. This Drama is distinguished from others of the same name, by the superior arrangement of its plot, the truth and force of its characters, the clearness of its incidents and the excellence of its moral. Wednesday Evening, April 3, 1833. Will be presented, 1st time this season, the Petite Comedy of the Jenkins'. Mr. Carraway, Mr. Faulkner. ... : After which the highly popular Drama of Victorine; or, I'll Sleep On It. In Three Parts. First Part. Alexandre, a Scamp, aged 23, Mr. Wood. ... To conclude with the laughable Farce of the Spoil'd child. Little Pickle, Miss Turner. ..
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Contributor:
Wilkinson, James Pimbury, 1787- (actor)
Date:
1833
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 v. 28 no. 19
21. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, June 25, 1870. Sixth Night Of The Wallackian Combination From Wallack's Theatre, New York, Mr. Chas. Wyndham And Miss Louisa Moore In Two Characters: The Grand Military Drama of The Lancers And the Laughable Farce of Is He Jealous? Saturday Evening, June 25th, 1870, The performance will commence at eight o'clock, with Overture--"Military," Suppe, After which will be presented the Great Wallackian Success of the Season, a Grand Military Drama In Three Acts, by Captain Leicester Vernon, entitled The Lancers With the Original Music, New Uniforms and Costumes and the following Distribution: Victor De Courcy, enlisted in the Third Regiment, under the name of Jolicoeur, Mr. Chas. Wyndham, ... : To conclude with the Laughable Farce of Is He Jealous, Mr. Belmour, Mr. Charles Wyndham ..
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Date:
1870
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 v. 11 no. 310
22. Theatre. Mr. Philipps's Fifth Night, And Last but One of his Engagement. Wednesday Evening, February 13, 1822, Will be presented a new comic Opera, called Brother and Sister. Translated from the French, by William Dimond, Author of the Foundling of the Forest, Conquest of Taranto, Adrian and Orilla, &c. &c. and performed in London and New York, with the greatest applause. The Music by Mr. Bishop. Don Sylvio De Flores, Mr. Philipps, In Which He Will Sing "Love Has Eyes," A Ballad composed by Bishop--and a Sporting Cavatina, "The Hunter's Horn in the Morning," Composed by himself, and accompanied on the Kent Bugle, by Mr. Eberle. Don Christoval de Tormes, Mr. Jefferson. ... : After which, the Farce of the Wedding Day, Written by Mrs. Inchbald. Sir Adam Contest, Mr. Warren. ... To conclude with the Comic Oper of the Poor Soldier. Patrick, Mr. Philipps, in which character he will sing the following songs, viz. "How happy's the Soldier who lives on this pay." "The wealthy Fool," Duett, "A Rose Tree in full bearing," with Mrs. Burke. And The Introduced Song, "Cushla Machree," An Irish Melody, by T. Cooke. Captain Fitzroy, Mr. Johnston. ..
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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 21B no. 21
23. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 20, 1870. Sixteenth Night Of the Highly Successful Romantic Military Drama, In Four Acts by Watts Phillips, Esq., author of "The Dead Heart," "Lost in London," &c., entitled Not Guilty, Presented with every attention to detail, situation and effect. The "Young Volunteer Corps," and Beck's Philadelphia Band, No. 1, also Baxter's Zouave Drum Corps, Are specially engaged, in order to give the proper martial effect to the Military Displays incidental to the Drama. Thursday Evening, Jan. 20th, 1870, The performance will commence at quarter to 8 o'clock, with Overture-"Military," Hassler, Expressly Composed and Dedicated to T. J. Hemphill, Esq. After which will be produced the New Military Drama, entitled Not Guilty, With New and Appropriate Scenery by the eminent artist, Mr. George Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright. The Music composed, selected and arranged by Simon Hassler-with the following Excellent Cast: Captain Willoughby, Silas Jarrett, Chas. Walcot ..
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Date:
1870
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 v. 11 no. 154
24. New Theatre. First Night of the Law of Java, and the Wood Deamon. Wednesday Evening, January 1, 1823, Will be presented (First Time Here) a new Musical Drama, called The Law of Java. Written by George Colman, the younger. The Music by Mr. Bishop. The Emperor of Java, Mr. Wheatly. ... : After which, will be revived, M. G. Lewis' Grand Romantic Drama, (taken from the German ) in 3 acts, called the Wood Daemon; Or, the Clock has Struck. The new Scenery and Decorations, designed and executed by Messrs. H. Warren, J. Jefferson, I. Darley, and Renaud. Hardyknute, Mr. H. Wallack. ..
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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 18 no. 4
25. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 25, 1869. A Great Bill for Christmas Matinee, Two Popular Pieces. The Roarinig Comedy of the Serious Family And the Romantic Drama, The Carpenter of Rouen, Embracing the whole strength of the Company. Doors open at 1 1/4 o'clock. Commence at 2. Christmas Afternoon, Dec. 25th, '69, The performance will commence with Overture-La Gazza Ladra, Rossini, After which will be performed the Popular Comedy of the Serious Family: Captain Murphy Maguire, Chas. Walcot ... : To conclude with the Romantic Play, in 4 Acts of the Carpenter of Rouen, Marteau, the Carpenter, Charles Walcot ..
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Date:
1869
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 v. 11 no. 128
26. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, May 30, 1870. First Night Of the World-Renowned Comedian, Mr. Joseph Jefferson In his Exquisitely Beautiful and Masterly Impersonaiion of Irving's Rip Van Winkle, Received everywhere by Large and Brilliant Audiences, and the most Enthusiastic Applause. Monday Evening, May 30th, 1870, The performance will commence at eight o'clock, with Overture--"Rip Van Winkle," Reviere, After which will be presented Dion Boucicault's Great Drama, entitled Rip Van Winkle Or, The Sleep of Twenty Years. Act First. Rip Van Winkle, Joseph Jefferson ..
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Contributor:
Jefferson, Joseph, 1829-1905 (actor)
Date:
1870
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 v. 11 no. 283
27. Theatre. The doors will be opened, in future, at a quarter past 5 o'clock, and the curtain will rise at a quarter past 6, precisely. Mr. Pelby's Fourth Night. Friday Evening. December 7, 1821. Will be presented the celebrated Tragedy of Hamlet; Prince of Denmark. Hamlet, Mr. Pelby. ... : After which will be added, the favourite Comic Opera of The Romp. Watty Cockney, Mr. Burke. ..
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Contributor:
Pelby, William, 1793-1850 (actor)
Date:
1821
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. 91
28. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, April 30, 1870. Saturday Afternoon, Only Matinee Of The Connie Soogah The Great and World-Renowned Comedians and Original Impersonators of Irish And Yankee Life Mr. And Mrs. Barney Williams Will Appear In The Great Irish Drama, Written expressly for Mr. and Mrs. Williams, by Chas. Gayler, Esq., entitled the Connie Soogah, Doors open at 1 1/4. Commence at 2 o'clock. Saturday Afternoon, April 30, 1870, The performance will commence at 2 o'clck, with Overture, Comic--Connie Soogah, H. Dodworth, After which will be produced the Grand Romantic Irish Drama, entitled the Connie Soogah Or, Wearing of the Green. Corney Magrath, Mr. Barney Williams ... : To conclude with the Roaring Farce of Pat's Blunders, Pat Rooney, Mr. Barney Williams ..
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Date:
1870
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 v. 11 no. 255
29. Philadelphia Theatre. Thursday Evening, Dec. 23, 1819, Will be presented a Musical Drama, (in 3 acts) called Guy Mannering; Or, the Gypsy's Prophecy. Written by D. Terry, Esq. and founded on the celebrated Novel of that name. Performed in London, New York and Baltimore, with great applause. With the Original Music. The part of Henry Bertram by a Gentleman, (his appearance on any stage) who will introduce the following Songs, viz: 'Though Love Is Warm Awhile.' 'Thine am I, my faithful fair.' 'Scots wha' ha' wi' Wallace bled.' Also, A Duett, with Mrs. Burke. Colonel Mannering, Mr. Wood. ... : After which, the Melo-Drama of Sigesmar the Switzer; Or, the Helvetian Patriots. Written by C. E. Walker, and performed in London with great applause. Sigesmar, a Swiss noble, Mr. H. Wallack. ..
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Contributor:
Wood, William B. 1779-1861 (actor); Wallack, Henry John, 1790-1870 (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. 57
30. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 15, 1869. Ninth Night Of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear as Mary Warner, In the Domestic Drama of that name, written expressly for her by Mr. Tom Taylor, and acted by her with Immense Success at the Haymarket Theatre, London, and Booth's Theatre, New York. Miss Bateman will be supported by Mr. George Jordan and Miss Virginia Francis. Wednesday Evening, Dec. 15th, '69, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-L'Italiana in Algieri, Rossini, After which the Domestic Drama, in Four Acts, of great interest, written by Tom Taylor, of Mary Warner, And produced with New Scenery by George Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright and Assistants. Properties by E. Wood and Assistants, and the following Strong Cast: Mary Warner, Miss Bateman ..
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Contributor:
Bateman, Kate Josephine, 1843-1917 (actor)
Date:
1869
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 v. 11 no. 118
31. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, April 1, 1870. Benefit of the Great Delineator of Specialties, Mr. F. S. Chanfrau Who will appear in his New and Highly Successful Play, of Kit Or, The Arkansas Traveler, An Original Drama of American Western Life, written by Thomas B. De Walden and Edward Spencer expressly for the display of his wonderful powers of characterization. Friday Evening, April 1st, 1870, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-- "Elizabeth," Rossini After which will be presented an Original Drama, entitled Kit Or, The Arkansas Traveler, A Drama contained in a Prologue and 4 Acts. Personages in the Prologue. Kit Redding, F. S. Chanfrau..
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Contributor:
Chanfrau, Frank, 1824-1884 (actor); Walcot, Charles Melton, 1840-1921 (actor)
Date:
1870
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 v. 11 no. 226
32. Philadelphia Theatre. Monday Evening, October 11, 1819, Will be presented, (not acted this season) a new Melo-Dramatic Opera, in 3 acts, called The Devil's Bridge. The Music by Braham And Horn. Count Belino, Mr. Keene, ... : After which the favourite Farce, called the Village Lawyer. Scout, Mr. Jefferson. ..
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Contributor:
Keene, Arthur F. (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. 23
33. Theatre. Last Night but Two. Mr. & Mrs. Jefferson's Benefit. Wednesday Evening, April 10, 1822, Will be presented (not acted these 5 years) the celebrated Comedy of Love makes a Man; Or, the Fop's Fortune. Don Antonio, Mr. Warren. ... : After The Comedy, Comic Song, Manager Strut, by Mr. Jefferson. Castanet Dance, by Mrs. H. Wallack. New Comic Song, (first time here) called Sammy Sugarplumb and Polly Chitterlings, by Mr. Jefferson. After which, will be revived a favourite Comic Opera, (not acted these 8 years) called Robin Hood; Or, Sherwood Forest. Residents In The Forest. Robin Hood, Mr. Nichols, with the celebrated Battle Song. ..
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Contributor:
Jefferson, Joseph, 1774-1832 (actor); Warren, William, 1767-1832 (actor); Wallack, Henry John, Mrs., -1845 (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. 118
34. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, November 6, 1869. Saturday Matinee. Boucicault's Greatest Success, The Octoroon, Saturday Afternoon, Nov. 6, 1869, The performance will commence at TWO o'clock, with Overture-"Zampa," Harold, After which will be presented Boucicault's great Drama, in Five Acts, of Fhe Octoroon, or, Life in Louisiana. Uncle Pete, Mr Chas. Walcot ..
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Date:
1869
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 v. 11 no. 79
35. Philadelphia Theatre. The Doors open at half past 5, and the Curtain rises at half past 6 o'clock. Mr. Booth's First Night. The public is respectfully informed that Mr. Booth is engaged for Six Nights, and will appear on Monday Evening, February 16, 1824, In the Tragedy of Richard the Third. Richard, Duke of Gloster, Mr. Booth. ... : After which, a Musical Drama, called the Hunter of the Alps. Written by William Dimond, Esq. Felix, Mr. Wood. ..
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Date:
1824
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 21B no. 70
36. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, August 19, 1869. Fifth night of a New Sensational Domestic Drama by the Author of the "Orange Girl," called Duty, Thursday Evening, Aug. 19th, 1869, The Performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture--Duty, Hassler, After which will be presented an intensely interesting Sensation Drama, in a Prologue and Three Acts, by Henry Leslie, Esq., author of the "Orange Girl," &c., called Duty, With New Scenery, by George Heilge; Novel Mechanical Effects, by Arthur Wright; Appointments, by E. Wood; the Music, composed and arranged by Simon Hassler. Silas Engleheart, Mr Chas. Walcot ..
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Date:
1869
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 v. 11 no. 5
37. New Theatre. Ticket Night, For the Benefit of the Doorkeepers, Police Officers, and others employed in the Theatre. Wednesday Evening, April 23, 1823, Will be presented, (not acted this season) the Comedy of Speed the Plough. Sir Philip Blandford, Mr. Wood. ... : After which, (last time this season) the popular and interesting Drama of the Wandering Boys; Or, the Castle of Olival. Count de Croissy, Mr. H. Wallack. ..
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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 18 no. 89
38. Philadelphia Theatre. Performance Every Evening. The Doors will be opened at a quarter past 5, and the Curtain rise at precisely a quarter past 6 o'clock, until further notice. First Time Here. Tuesday Evening, Dec. 30, 1823, Will be presented a celebrated Comedy, in 5 acts, called The Fair American. Written by the Author of Wild Oats, Fontainbleau, Poor Soldier, Highland Reel, &c. &c. Performed in London, New York & Baltimore, with most distinguished success. Old Sadboy, Mr. Hathwell. ... : After which, a new Farce, called The Lady and the Devil. Wildlove, Mr. Wemyss. ..
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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 21B no. 42
39. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, February 10, 1870. Fourth Night Of the Eminent Young Actor, Mr. Edwin Adams, Who will appear in his Masterly Impersonation, Raphael the Sculptor, In the Popular Romantic Play of the Sculptor's Dream, Thursday Evening, Feb'y 10, 1870, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-La Reine d'un Jour, Adam, After which will be presented a Sensational Romance of Real Life, in 5 Chapters, the Sculptor's Dream; or, The Marble Heart, Act I-The Dream. Phidias, the Sculptor, Edwin Adams ..
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Contributor:
Adams, Edwin, 1834-1877 (actor)
Date:
1870
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 v. 11 no. 175
40. New Theatre. The managers respectfully inform the public, that Mr. Booth, Of the Theatres Royal, Drury Lane, and Covent Garden, is Engaged for a few nights, and will make his first appearance in this city on Monday Evening, February 17, 1823, In the Tragedy of Richard The Third. Richard, Duke of Gloster, Mr. Booth. ... : After which a favourite Farce, called the Spoil'd Child. Old Pickle, Mr. Burke. ..
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Contributor:
Booth, Junius Brutus, 1796-1852 (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 18 no. 60
41. Theatre, Walnut Street, Vox Populi. Second Night of Mr. Hamblin and Miss Vincent's Engagement. Mr. Hamblin as Virginius - and Miss Vincent as Virginia, & Kate O'Brien. Monday Evening, March 25, 1833. Will be presented the Popular Tragedy of Virginius; or, the Liberation of Rome. Virginius, Mr. Hamblin. ... : After which the amusing entertainment of Perfection; or, The Lady of Munster. Sir Lawrence Paragon, Mr. Faulkner. ..
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Contributor:
Hamblin, Thomas Sowerby, 1800-1853 (actor); Vincent, Naomi (actor)
Date:
1833
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 v. 28 no. 11
42. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, June 18, 1870. Last Night Of the World-Renowned Comedian, Mr. Joseph Jefferson In his Exquisitely Beautiful and Masterly Impersonaiion of Irving's Rip Van Winkle, Received Nightly by Large and Brilliant Audiences, and the most Enthusiastic Applause. Saturday Evening, June 18th, 1870, The performance will commence at eight o'clock, with Overture--"Rip Van Winkle," Reviere, After which will be presented Dion Boucicault's Great Drama, entitled Rip Van Winkle Or, The Sleep of Twenty Years. Act First. Rip Van Winkle, Joseph Jefferson ..
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Contributor:
Jefferson, Joseph, 1829-1905 (actor)
Date:
1870
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 v. 11 no. 303
43. Theatre. Friday Evening, January 11, 1822, Will be performed (Sixth time) a new and Historical Tragedy, in 5 acts, called Damon & Pythias; Or, the Test of Friendship. Performed in London and New York with the most distinguished success. With New Dresses and Decorations. Damon, a Senator, Mr. Wood. ... : After which, (for the First Time these 2 years) the favourite grand Musical Romance, called the Forty Thieves. Cassim Baba, the rich brother, Mr. Hathwell. ..
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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 21B no. 13
44. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, August 31, 1869. Last night of the Pioneer Patriot, Last Week of the Charming Actress and Vocalist, and Eminent Comedian, Rose and Harry Watkins (Formerly Miss Rosina Shaw.) Great Success of the Grand Drama of the Revolution, illustrating American Hearts, American Homes and American Character, played by Mr. and Mrs. Watkins, throughout Great Britain and the United States over ONE THOUSAND TIMES. It is replete iwth Scenes of Thrilling Interest, of the most Exciting and Soul-Stirring Nature, culminating in a Grand Climax of Dramatic Effect. "Mr. Watkins' performance of 'Jocko,' the Deformed Slave, is one of the GREATEST PIECES OF CHARACTER ACTING ever seen on the British Stage." - London Times. Tuesday Eve'ng, Aug. 31, 1869, The Performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture--Flotte Bursche, Suppe, To conclude with Mr. Watkins' Popular American Drama, entitled The Pioneer Patriot, or, The Maid of the War-Path. Jocko, the Deformed [his Original Character.] Mr Harry Watkins ... : Previous to the Drama, the elegant Comedy of Grist to the Mill; or, Fit to be a Duchess, Francine Preval, afterwards assuming the character of the Marchioness de Richeville, with song, "Poor though my Cot may be," Rose Watkins ..
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Contributor:
Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894 (actor); Watkins, Harry, Mrs., 1829-1904 (actor)
Date:
1869
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 v. 11 no. 15
45. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, May 21, 1870. Sixth Night Of the Re-production, with all its Original Effects, the Grand Romantic Military Drama. In Four Acts by Watts Phillips, Esq., author of "The Dead Heart," "Lost in London," &c., entitled Not Guilty, Adapted to the American Stage by Thomas J. Hemphill, The Young Volunteer Corps And Beck's Philadelphia Band, No. 1, Also Baxter's Zouave Drum Corps Are specially engaged, in order to give the proper martial effect to the Military Displays incidental to the Drama. Saturday Evening, May 21th, 1870, The performance will commence at eight o'clock, with Overture--"Military," Hassler, Expressly Composed and Dedicated to T. J. Hemphill, Esq. After which will be produced the New Military Drama, entitled Not Guilty, With New and Appropriate Scenery by the eminent artist, Mr. George Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright. The Music composed, selected and arranged by Simon Hassler,--with the following Excellent Cast. Captain Willoughby, Chas. Walcot ..
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Date:
1870
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 v. 11 no. 276
46. New Theatre. Friday Evening, January 3, 1823, Will be presented (3d time this Season,) the celebrated Tragedy of Virginius; Or, the Liberation of Rome. Written by Sheridan Knowles, Esq. and performed in London, Boston, &c. with great success. Virginius, a Centurion, Mr. Cooper. ... : After which, the Comic Opera of The Prize; Or, 2, 5, 3, 8. Dr. Lenitive, Mr. Jefferson. ..
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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 18 no. 32
47. City Museum, Fifth And Callowhill Streets. Lessees, Messrs. Sherzer & Zulich; Stage Manager, Mr. Lewis Baker; Thanksgiving Day And Evening, Two Grand Performances At 2 1/2 o'clock this Afternoon, and 7 1/2 o'clock this Evening. Fourth Night of the Eminenet American Tragedian and Comedian, Mr. J. E. Murdoch Who will appear for this night only as Claude Melnotte, together With Mrs. Alexina Fisher Baker In the Character of Pauline. The Capital Drama of the Printer's Apprentice, From the French Play, "Le Gamin de Paris." On Thursday Afternoon, Nov. 22, 1855, The Doors will open at 2 o'clock, the Performance will commence at half-past 2 o'clock, with the Excellent Drama, from the French, called the Printer's Apprentice, Joseph, the Apprentice, Mrs. Alexina Fisher Baker ... To conclude with the Farce of Poor Pillicoddy. Mr. John Peter Pillicoddy, Mr. T. B. Johnston ... : On Thursday Evening, Nov. 22d, 1855, The Performance will commence with Bulwer's Great Play of the Lady Of Lyons, Which will be produced, on this occasion, with a most Unusual Combination of ability, embodying a Cast of Unapproachable Excellence. Claude Melnotte, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ... To conclude with the Farce of the Young Widow: Lucy, Mrs. W. H. Hough ..
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Date:
1855
Language:
English
Publisher:
Brown's Steam-Power Job Printing Office, Ledger Buildings, Philad'a
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 oversize no. 7
48. Philadelphia Theatre. Mr. Jefferson's Benefit. Monday Evening, Feb. 28, 1820, Will be presented an Historical Play, (not acted these four years) interspersed with Music, called the Battle of Hexham; Or, Days of Old. Written by George Colman, Esq. Montague, Mr. Wheatly. ... : After The Play, A Hornpipe by Mrs. H. Wallack. A Hunting Song by Mrs. Burke. Oh! Cruel; Or, the Wandering Melodists: Female Ballad Singer, Mr. Jefferson. Fidler, Mr. Blissett. After which, second time, a new petite Comedy, (Translated from the French) called A Short Reign, ..
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Contributor:
Jefferson, Thomas, -1824 (actor); Wallack, Henry John, Mrs., -1845 (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. 83
49. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, April 23, 1870. Saturday Afternoon, Only Matinee Of The "Emerald Ring." The Great and World-Renowned Comedians and Original Impersonators of Irish and Yankee Life, Mr. And Mrs. Barney Williams, Will appear, for the Last Time but One, in the Great Sensational Irish Darma, Written expressly for Mr. and Mrs. Williams, by John Brougham, Esq., entitled The Emerald Ring, Received Nightly by Large and Brilliant Audiences with Enthusiastic Applause. Saturday Afternoon, April 23d, 1870, The performance will commence at 2 o'clk, with Overture--To Emerald Ring, Withers, After which the successful Romantic Irish Drama, consisting of a Prologue and 3 Acts, entitled the Emerald Ring, The Piece produced with Beautiful Scenery, by G. Heilge; Machinery and Novel Mechanical Effects, etc. by Arthur Wright; Appointments, by E. Wood; Music, by Wm. Withers. Mike Macarty, Mr. Barney Williams ..
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Date:
1870
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 v. 11 no. 248
50. 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