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1. Theatre. Last Night of Undine this season. Friday Evening, January 18, 1822. Will be presented, (not acted these 2 years) the admired Comedy of the Follies of a Day; Or, the Marriage of Figaro. Written by Beaumarchais, and translated by Mr. Holcroft, author of the Road to Ruin, &c. Count Almaviva, Mr. Wood. ... : After which, (7th and positively the last time) the New Grand Melo-Dramatic Romance, called Undine; Or, the Spirit of the Waters. The whole of the Scenery, Machinery, Dresses and Decorations, Entirely New. The Scenery designed by Mr. H. Warren, and Executed by him, and Messrs. R. Anners, Jos. Jefferson, and J. C. Darley. The Dresses by Mr. Harbaugh and Assistants. And the Melo-Drama produced under the direction of Mr. H. Wallack. Sir Hulbrand of Ringstetten, Mr. H. Wallack. ..

Contributor:: Wood, William B. 1779-1861 (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. 101

2. 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. ..

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

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. ..

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. New Theatre. Tuesday Evening, December 17, 1822, Will be presented the celebrated Tragedy of Virginius; Or, the Liberation of Rome. Written by Sheridan Knowles, Esq. and performed in London, Boston, &c. with distinguished success. Virginius, a Centurion, Mr. Cooper. ... : After which the Farce of Miss in her Teens; Or, the Medley of Lovers. Captain Flash, Mr. Burke. ..

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. 25; Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 18 no. 24

5. Theatre. Last Night but Two. Mr. 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. ..

Contributor:: Jefferson, Joseph, 1774-1832 (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. 13

6. New Theatre. Nights of performance this week, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Wednesday Evening, December 4, 1822, (By Desire) An Occasional Address, Written by Charles Sprague, Esq. of Boston, and to be Spoken by Mr. Wood. After which, the popular Historical Play of Damon & Pythias; Or, the Test of Friendship. Performed last season with the most distinguished success. With New Dresses And Decorations. Damon, a Senator, Mr. Wood. ... : To which will be added the Farce of Where shall I Dine? Sponge, Mr. Jefferson. ..

Contributor:: Wood, William B. 1779-1861 (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. 16

7. New Theatre. The Public are respectfully informed that Mr. Cooper Is Engaged for a part of the Season, and will make his first appearance, these 2 years, on Friday Evening, December 6, 1822, In the celebrated Tragedy of Virginius; Or, the Liberation of Rome. Written by Sheridan Knowles, Esq. and performed in London, Boston, &c. with distinguished success. Virginius, a Centurion, Mr. Cooper. ... : After which the Farce of The Spoil'd Child. Old Pickle, Mr. Burke. ..

Contributor:: Cooper, Thomas Abthorpe, 1776-1849 (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. 18

8. 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. ..

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

9. New Theatre. Saturday Evening, December 7, 1822, Will be presented the Comedy of the Honey Moon. Duke Aranza, Mr. Cooper, ... : After which, the Comic Opera of The Children in the Wood. Sir Rowland, Mr. Wheatly. ..

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. 19

10. New Theatre. Mr. Cooper's Benefit. Monday Evening, December 30, 1822, Will be presented the popular Historical Play of Damon & Pythias; Or, the Test of Friendship. Performed last season with the most distinguished success. With New Dresses And Decorations. Damon, a Senator, Mr. Cooper. ... : To which will be added the Comic Opera of The Highland Reel. Laird of Coll, Mr. Hathwell. ..

Contributor:: Cooper, Thomas Abthorpe, 1776-1849 (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. 31

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9. New Theatre. Saturday Evening, December 7, 1822, Will be presented the Comedy of the Honey Moon. Duke Aranza, Mr. Cooper, ... : After which, the Comic Opera of The Children in the Wood. Sir Rowland, Mr. Wheatly. ..