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1. 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
2. Theatre. Mr. Philipps's Third Night. Saturday Evening, March 23, 1822, Will be presented 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. ... : After Which The Farce Of Fortune's Frolic; Or, the True use of Riches. Robin Roughhead, Mr. Jefferson. ..
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Contributor:
Philipps, Thomas, 1774-1841 (actor); Wallack, Henry John, 1790-1870 (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. 116
3. 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
4. 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
5. Philadelphia Theatre. The Doors open at half past 5, and the Curtain rise at half past 6 o'clock. Mr. Pearman's Third Night. Saturday Evening, January 24, 1824, Will be presented, (second time) the celebrated Opera of The Devil's Bridge. The Music by Braham and Horn. Count Belino, Mr. Pearman, In which Character he will sing the favourite Songs of 'Behold in his soft expressive face;' 'Though Love is warm awhile;' 'Is There A Heart That Never Lov'd?' ''Tis But Fancy's Sketch.' An entire new Recitative and Romance, composed expressly for him, by H. R. Bishop. Recitative--'Rosalvina my Beloved.' Romance--'The Pilgrim of Love.' And The Duett Of 'My early day, what Joy was mine,' With Mrs. Burke. Baron Toraldi, Mr. Duff. ... : To which will be added the favourite Farce of the Weathercock. Old Fickle, Mr. Francis. ..
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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. 57
6. Theatre. Mr. Philipps's First Night. The managers have the pleasure to announce to the Public the Engagement of Mr. Philipps, from the Theatres Royal, of Drury Lane and Dublin, for Six Nights; his first appearance will take place on Monday Evening, February 4, 1822, In a favourite Melo-dramatic Opera, (in 3 acts) called The Devil's Bridge. Count Belino, by Mr. Philipps, In which Character he will introduce a celebrated Grand Cantata, called William Tell, Composed By Braham. Baron Toraldi, Mr. H. Wallack. ... : After which a favourite Farce, in 2 acts, called High Life below Stairs. Written By Mr. Garrick. [?]ovel, Mr. Burke. ..
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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. 18
7. Theatre. Performance Every Evening This Week. Thursday Evening, December 13, 1821, Will be presented, (second time this season) a Melo-Dramatic Opera, in 3 acts, called the Devil's Bridge. The Music by Braham and Horn. Count Belino, Mr. Nichols, in which he will sing the following Songs, viz. "Behold in his soft expressive face,"--"Though love is warm awhile,"--"Is there a heart that never lov'd,"--"Fancy's Sketch," &c. &c. Baron Toraldi, Mr. H. Wallack. ... : To which will be added, the favourite Farce of the Weathercock. Old Fickle, Mr. Francis. ..
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Contributor:
Wallack, Henry John, 1790-1870 (actor); Francis, William, 1756 or 1757-1826 (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. 96
8. Philadelphia Theatre. The Doors open at half past 5, and the Curtain rise at half past 6 o'clock. Mr. Pearman's First Night. The Managers most respectfully announce the Engagement of Mr. Pearman, of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, for Seven Nights--HIs first appearance in this City will take place on Wednesday Evening, January 21, 1824, In the celebrated Opera of The Devil's Bridge. The Music by Braham and Horn. Count Belino, Mr. Pearman, in which Character he will sing the favourite Songs of "Behold in his soft expressive face;" "Though Love is warm awhile;" "Is There A Heart That Never Lov'd?" "'Tis But Fancy's Sketch." An entire new Recitative and Romance, composed expressly for him, by H. R. Bishop. Recitative--"Rosalvina my Beloved." Romance--"The Pilgrim of Love," And The Duett Of "My Early Day, What Joy was mine," With Mrs. Burke. Baron Toraldi, Mr. Duff. ... : After which, a Comic Piece, called Is He Jealous? Or a Peep into the Boudoir. Mr. Belmour, Mr. Wemyss. ..
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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. 54