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1. 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. ..

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

2. 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. ..

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

3. New Theatre. Saturday Evening, January 4, 1823, Will be presented the celebrated Tragedy of The Robbers. And now performed from the copy originally performed at this Theatre. Written by Schiller. Maximillian, Count de Moor, Mr. Wheatly. ... : 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 applause. With New Dresses, &c, Frederick the Great, Mr. H. Wallack. ..

Contributor:: 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. 33

4. New Theatre. At the request of many Ladies and Gentlemen, the entertainments will commence with Tom & Jerry. Third Night of Tom & Jerry; And, (For The Second Time Here) a Correct Model of the Treading Mill, Will be presented in the course of the piece, 14 feet long, and 4 feet in diameter, being an exact representation of the original one. Monday Evening, April 28, 1823, Will be presented, (3d time) an Extravaganza Burletta of Fun, Frolic, Fashion and Flash, in 3 acts, called Tom and Jerry, Or Life in London. As performed at the Adelphi Theatre, London, for the unprecedented time of 150 nights, nearly in succession, and at the principal Minor Theatres in England, and now performing in New York, with unexampled applause. Written by W. Moncrief, Esq. author of "Rochester," &c. and dramatized from the celebrated and popular work of the same title, written by Pierce Egan, Esq. With New Scenery, Dresses & Decorations. Scenery by Messrs. H. Warren, J. Jefferson, Renaud & Darley. The Scenery and Dresses are copied from the Plates of the above mentioned work, executed by the celebrated Artists J. B. & Wm Cruckshank. Squire Hawthorn, Mr. Warren. ... : After which, (by particular desire) 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 applause. Frederick the Great, Mr. H. Wallack. ..

Contributor:: 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. 11

5. New Theatre. Mrs. Tatnall's Second Appearance. Saturday Evening, December 21, 1822, Will be presented a celebrated Comedy, in 5 acts, called the Belle's Stratagem. Written by Mrs. Cowley. Doricourt, Mr. Wemyss. ... : After which (Second Time Here) 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 applause. With New Dresses, &c. &c. Frederick the Great, Mr. H. Wallack. ..

Contributor:: Tatnall, Sam, Mrs., -1843 (actor); Planche, T. R. (translator)
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. 27

6. 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. ..

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

7. 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. ..

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

8. Philadelphia Theatre. Last Night of performance this season, For the Benefit of Mr. Pullen, Treasurer Of The Theatre. Monday Evening, March 27, 1820, Will be presented the Comedy of the Soldier's Daughter. Governor Heartall, Mr. Warren. ... : After which, a new Melo-Drama, (second time) called The Ruffian Boy. Founded on Mrs. Opie's admired story of that name. Written by W. Moncrief, Esq. Author of Wanted a Wife, &c. &c. and performed in London the last season with great applause. Baron de Waldemar, Mr. Hughes. ..

Contributor:: Warren, William, 1767-1832 (actor); Desilver, Thomas (printer)
Date:: 1820
Language:: English
Publisher:: Thomas Desilver
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. 89

9. Philadelphia Theatre. For the remainder of the Season the Curtain will rise at a quarter past seven o'clock, precisely. First Night of Don Giovanni. Tuesday Evening, April 27, 1824, Will be presented the admired Comedy of The Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret. Don Felix, Mr. Wood. ... : After which, (first time here) a new Comic, Heroic, Operatic, Tragic, Pantomimic, Burletta-Spectacular Extravaganza, (in 2 acts) called Don Giovanni; Or, a Spectre on Horseback. With Mozart's Grand Overture. The Music by (and from) Arne, Blow, (Dr.) Carter, Dibdin, Dacy, Etheridge, Fisin, Gluck, Handel, I (had no hand in it) Jarnovichi, Kreutzer, Locke, Mozart, Nicolai, O'Rourk, (the Piper) Purcell, Parry, Querini Reeve, Storace, Shield, Sanderson, T. (Dibdin) Viotti, Woelfl, Ximenes, (not the Cardinal) Yariewitz, Zerbini, &c. The Scenery, (having most of it appeared before) has been (of course) already received with unbounded acclamations of applause. The Dresses are as good as can possibly be afforded; and The Properties are of very little use to any but the Owner. Don Giovanni, Mr. Wallack. ..

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. 89

10. 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. ..

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

11. Warren Theatre. Mr. Wilkinson's Last Night. On Thursday Evening May 30, 1833. Will be performed Cherry's admired comedy in 5 acts called the Soildier's Daughter. Governor Heartall, Mr. Meer ... : After which a Fancy Dance by Miss Kerr ... To conclude with the favorite musical farce of the Turnpike Gate. Crack (With the Original Songs.), Mr. Wilkinson ..

Contributor:: Wilkinson, James Pimbury, 1787- (actor); Hooton, David (printer)
Date:: 1833
Language:: English
Publisher:: D. Hooton, printer, No. 13, Merchants' Hall
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Boston 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. 32

12. Philadelphia Theatre. Saturday Evening, Feb. 12, 1820, Will be presented a Play, (not acted this season) called The Point of Honor; Or, a School for Soldiers. Chevalier St. Franc, Mr. Hughes. ... : After which will be performed, Second Time Here, A new Comic Piece, called Helpless Animals. Mulberry, Mr. Herbert. ... The Entertainments will conclude with a Farce, in one act, called the Tooth-Ache; Or, the Mistakes of a Morning. Prince of Oresca, Mr. T. Jefferson. ..

Contributor:: Jefferson, Thomas, -1824 (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. 77; Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 76

13. Philadelphia Theatre. For the remainder of the Season the Curtain will rise at a quarter past seven o'clock, precisely. There will be No Performance on Thursday. Mr. Conway's Fourth Night. Friday Evening, April 30, 1824, Will be presented, (not acted these 5 years) a celebrated Comedy, Called The Provok'd Husband; Or, a Journey to London. Lord Townly, Mr. Conway, ... : After which, (second time here) a new Comic, Heroic, Operatic, Tragic, Pantomimic, Burletta-Spectacular Extravaganza, (in 2 acts) called Don Giovanni; Or, a Spectre on Horseback. With Mozart's Grand Overture. The Music by (and from) Arne, Blow, (Dr.) Carter, Dibdin, Dacy, Etheridge, Fisin, Gluck, Handel, I (had no hand in it) Jarnovichi, Kreutzer, Locke, Mozart, Nicolai, O'Rourk, (the Piper) Purcell, Parry, Querini Reeve, Storace, Shield, Sanderson, T. (Dibdin) Viotti, Woelfl, Ximenes, (not the Cardinal) Yariewitz, Zerbini, &c. The Scenery, (having most of it appeared before) has been (of course) already received with unbounded acclamations of applause. The Dresses are as good as can possibly be afforded; and The Properties are of very little use to any but the Owner. Don Giovanni, Mr. Wallack. ..

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. 90

14. Philadelphia Theatre. For the remainder of the Season the Curtain will rises at 7 o'clock, precisely. Mr. Pearman's Last Night But One. Wednesday Evening, March 31, 1824, Will be presented the favourite Comic Opera of Love in a Village. Young Meadows, Mr. Pearman, in which Character he will sing the following Songs: 'Oh had I been by fate decreed.' 'Still in hopes to get the better.' This Blooming Rose, Composed by T. Philipps. 'Oh how shall I in language weak.' 'And has she then fail'd in her truth,' Composed by H. R. Bishop. With Mrs. Burke, Begone I Agree, and Dr. Boyce's celebrated Duett of 'Together let us range the fields.' Sir William Meadows, Mr. Hathwell. ... : After which, Sheridan's Petit Comedy of Saint Patrick's Day; Or, The Scheming Lieutenant. Lieutenant O'Connor, Mr. Burke. ..

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. 81

15. Philadelphia Theatre. The Doors open at half past 5, and the Curtain rise at half past 6 o'clock. First Night of the Death of Life in London. Tuesday Evening, February 10, 1824, Will be presented an Extravaganza Burletta of Fun, Frolic, Fashion and Flash Called Tom & Jerry; Or, Life In London. Squire Hawthorn, Mr. Warren. ..

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. 66

16. Philadelphia Theatre. The public are respectfully informed that the Profits of this Evening's Entertainment will be offered in aid of such of the Poor of Baltimore, As have Suffered by the late Calamity. Wednesday Evening, Nov. 3, 1819, Will be presented, (not acted these 4 years) a Comedy, called 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, (for the third 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. Dibidin, 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. ..

Contributor:: Wood, William B. 1779-1861 (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. 35

17. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, April 9, 1870. Lots Of Fun for the Farewell Performance of Mr. F. S. Chanfrau Who will appear in his Celebrated Impersonation of Mose! Also, in his Great Characterization of Solon Shingle! Saturday Evening, April 9th, 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... To conclude with the Succesful Domestic Drama in Two Acts, by T. J. Williams, entitled the Peep-Show Man Jack Trudget, the "Peep-Show Man," late Mate of the "Matchless Margaret," Chas. Walcot..

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. 235

18. New Theatre. Mr. Mathews' First Night. Monday Evening, February 24, 1823, Will be presented, a celebrated comedy, called the Road to Ruin. Goldfinch, Mr. Mathews, in which character he will introduce the celebrated comic songs of "The Mail Coach," and "Prime, Bang up." Mr. Dornton, Mr. Warren. ... : After which will be presented, (for the first time) 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. ..

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. 63

19. New Theatre. Mr. Mathews' Eighth Night. Saturday Evening, March 8, 1823, Will be presented, (by particular desire) a celebrated Comedy, called the Heir At Law. doctor Panglos, Mr Mathews. ... : After which will be presented, (for the fourth and last time) 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. ..

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. 70

20. New Theatre. Mr. Mathews' Last Appearance. Saturday Evening, March 29, 1823, Will be presented the Comic Opera of the Review; Or, the Wags of Windsor. Caleb Quotem, Mr. Mathews. ... : After which, Mr. Mathews will Represent the Pleasures of a Sea Voyage in The Polly Packet. ... The whole to conclude with 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. ..

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. 79

21. New Theatre. Mr. Mathews' Third Night. Friday Evening, February 28, 1823, Will be presented George Colman's admired Comedy, of the Heir At Law. Doctor Panglos, Mr. Mathews. ... : After which will be presented, (for the 2d time) 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. ..

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. 65

22. New Theatre. Last Night of the Season. Wednesday Evening, April 30, 1823, Will be performed, For The First Time, A new Drama, called The North American. Written by a Lady. Lord Avon, Mr. Wilson. ... : After which, (fourth time here) an Extravaganza Burletta of Fun, Frolic, Fashion and Flash, in 3 acts, called Tom and Jerry, Or Life in London. As performed at the Adelphi Theatre, London, for the unprecedented time of 150 nights, nearly in succession, and at the principal Minor Theatres in England, and now performing in New York, with unexampled applause. Written by W. Moncrief, Esq. author of "Rochester," &c. and dramatized from the celebrated and popular work of the same title, written by Pierce Egan, Esq. With New Scenery, Dresses & Decorations. Scenery by Messrs. H. Warren, J. Jefferson, Renaud & Darley. The Scenery and Dresses are copied from the Plates of the above mentioned work, executed by the celebrated Artists J. B. & Wm Cruckshank. Squire Hawthorn, Mr. Warren. ..

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. 12

23. 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. ..

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

24. New Theatre. Second Night of Tom & Jerry; And, (For The First Time Here) a Correct Model of the Treading Mill, Will be presented in the course of the piece, 14 feet long, and 4 feet in diameter, being an exact representation of the original one. Saturday Evening, April 26, 1823, Will be presented, (2d time) an Extravaganza Burletta of Fun, Frolic, Fashion and Flash, in 3 acts, called Tom and Jerry, Or Life in London. As performed at the Adelphi Theatre, London, for the unprecedented time of 150 nights, nearly in succession, and at the principal Minor Theatres in England, and now performing in New York, with unexampled applause. Written by W. Moncrief, Esq. author of "Rochester," &c. and dramatized from the celebrated and popular work of the same title, written by Pierce Egan, Esq. With new Scenery, Dresses & Decorations. Scenery by Messrs. H. Warren, J. Jefferson, Renaud & Darley. The Scenery and Dresses are copied from the Plates of the above mentioned work, executed by the celebrated Artists J. B. & Wm Cruckshank. Squire Hawthorn, Mr. Warren. ... : Previous to which, will be preformed the Farce of The Comet; Or, He Would be an Astronomer. Plotwell, Mr. Jefferson. ..

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. 10

25. New Theatre. First night of Tom & Jerry, or Life in London. Friday Evening, April 25, 1823, Will be presented, (first time) an Extravaganza Burletta of Fun, Frolic, Fashion and Flash, in 3 acts, called Tom and Jerry, Or Life in London. As performed at the Adelphi Theatre, London, for the unprecedented time of 150 nights, nearly in succession, and at the principal Minor theatres in England, and now performing in New York, with unexampled applause. Written by W. Moncrief, Esq. author of "Rochester," &c. and dramatized from the celebrated and popular work of the same title, written by Pierce Egan, Esq. With new Scenery, Dresses & Decorations. Scenery by Messrs. H. Warren, J. Jefferson, Renaud & Darley. The Scenery and Dresses are copied from the Plates of the above mentioned work, executed by the celebrated Artists J. B. & Wm Cruckshank. Squire Hawthorn, Mr. Warren. ... : Previous to which, will be preformed the Comic Opera of Turn Out. Restive, Mr. Warren. ..

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. 9

26. Philadelphia Theatre. The Doors open at half past 5, and the Curtain rise at half past 6 o'clock. Mr. Pearman's Fifth Night, And Mr. De Camp's First Night. The Public is respectfully informed that Mr. De Camp, from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, is engaged for a few nights and will appear This Evening. Wednesday Evening, January 28, 1824, Will be presented O'Keefe's Comic Opera of Fontainbleau; Or, John Bull in France. With the Original French Medley Overture, by Mr. Shield. Henry, Mr. Pearman, in which Character he will introduce the Songs of 'My Native Land Good Night,' Written by Lord Byron. By Particular Desire, The Last Words of Marmion. The entire new Ballad of 'I around the World have strayed,' And the Patriotic Song of The Birth Of Liberty, Composed by Bishop. Lackland, Mr. De Camp, his first appearance in this city, In which he will introduce a new Comic Song, called London Newspapers. Lord Winlove, Mr. T. Jefferson. ... : After which, (first time this season) the favourite Farce of Monsieur Tonson. Founded on the celebrated tale of that name, and performed in London with great applause. Monsieur Morbleu, Mr. De Camp. ..

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. 60

27. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, October 2, 1869. Twelfth Night of the Engagement of Mr. Edwin Booth, Who will appear as Shylock, in Shakspere's Merchant of Venice. 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. Change of time, Saturday Evening, Oct. 2d, 1869, The Performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clock, with Overture-"Shaksperean," Bishop, After which Shakspere's Popular Play, in Four Acts, of the Merchant of Venice. Shylock, Edwin Booth ... : To conclude with the successful Drama, in Three Acts, by H. T. Craven, entitled Miriam's Crime, or, The Lost Will, Biles, a Lawyer's Clerk, always drunk, Owen Fawcett ..

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. 45

28. Philadelphia Theatre. Performance Every Evening. First Time This Season. Tuesday Evening, Dec. 16, 1823, Will be presented, an Extravaganza Burletta of Fun, Frolic, Fashion and Flash, in 3 acts, called Tom & Jerry; Or, Life in London. As performed at the Adelphi Theatre, London, for the unprecedented time of 150 nights, n arly in succession, and at the principal Minor Theatres in England, and now performing in New York, with unexampled applause.--Written by W. Moncriff, Esq. author of "Rochester," &c. and dramatized from the celebrated and popular work of the same title, written by Pierce Egan, Esq. With New Scenery, Dresses and Decorations--Scenery by Messrs. H. Warren, J. Jefferson, Renaud and Darley. The Scenery and Dresses are copied from the Plates of the above mentioned work, executed by the celebrated Artists, J. B. & Wm. Cruckshank. Squire Hawthorn, Mr. Warren. ..

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. 119

29. Philadelphia Theatre. Mr. T. Jefferson's Benefit. Wednesday Evening, March 15, Will be presented a Comedy, called The Rivals; Or, a Trip to Bath. Written by R. B. Sheridan, Esq. Sir Anthony Absolute, Mr. Warren. ... : After which, a new Farce, (never performed on this stage) called the Rendezvous; Or, Hide and Seek. Quake, Mr. Herbert. ... After which, (third time) a new Petite Comedy, called A Roland for an Oliver. Written by Thomas Morton, Esq. Author of the Way to Get Married, Town and Country, the Slave, Speed the Plough, &c. Sir Mark Chase, Mr. Warren. ..

Contributor:: Jefferson, Thomas, -1824 (actor); Warren, William, 1767-1832 (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. 86; Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 87

30. 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. Never Acted Here. Saturday Evening, Dec. 27, 1823, Will be presented, first time here, a new Historical Drama, called Joan of Arc, The Maid of Orleans. Performed in London upwards of Thirty Nights the last season. With New Additional Dresses and Decorations. Charles, 7th of France, Mr. Wood. ... : After which, (3d time this season) an Extravaganza Burletta of Fun, Frolic, Fashion and Flash, called Tom & Jerry; Or, Life in London. Squire Hawthorn, Mr. Warren. ..

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. 41

31. Philadelphia Theatre. The Doors open at half past 5, and the Curtain rises at half past 6 o'clock. Friday Evening, February 13, 1824, Will be presented a favourite Play, interspersed with Music, called The Foundling of the Forest. Count de Valmont, Mr. Wood. ... : After which, (for the 2d time) a new satirical, burlesque, operative Parody, called The Death Of Life in London; Or, The Funeral of Tom & Jerry. Written by T. Greenwood, and performed at the London Coburg Theatre with great applause. Robert Logic, Esq. Executor to Corinthian Tom, Mr. Jefferson. ..

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. 69

32. Philadelphia Theatre. The Doors open at half past 5, and the Curtain rise at half past 6 o'clock. Mr. De Camp's Benefit, And Last Appearance Of Mr. Pearman & Mr. De Camp. Monday Evening, February 9, 1824, Will be presented a Romantic Play, (founded on an interesting fact) called The Slave; Or, Love and Gratitude. Written by T. Morton, Esq. Author of Columbus, the Way to Get Married, Cure for the Heart Ache, Education, &c. &c. and performed at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, With the most distinguished success. Captain Clifton, Mr. Pearman, in which Character he will Sing 'The sun his bright rays,' By Braham. 'The Death of Abercrombie,' By Braham. 'Slowly Wears The Day Love,' By Bochsa--And The Last Words of Marmion, By Dr. Clarke. Governor of Surinam, Mr. Warren. ... : After Which, First Time Here, A new Farce, in 2 acts, called Frightened to Death; Or, The Ghost Of My Grandfather. For this night only, will be introduced a Musical Olio, In which Mr. Pearman will sing, (by particular desire) 'Eveleen's Bower,' Accompanied by himself on the Piano Forte. Duett, 'Tell me where is fancy bred.' By Mr. De Camp & Mr. Pearman. Comic Song, Mr. De Camp. And, for the first time, the favourite Port Wine Catch, called the Hopt-She. Phantom, Mr. De Camp. ..

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. 65

33. Chestnut St. Theatre. Nixon & Zimmerman, Proprietors and Managers; S. M. Heilburn, Business Manager. Every Evening This Week. Matinees, Wednesday and Saturday. Monday, October 5th, 1885. Carleton Opera Company. Production of the great American and European Comic Opera Success, The Hostess of "Nanon," The Golden Lamb. Opera Comique In Three Acts. With W. T. Carelton and a splended cast from the Casino, New York. Libretto, F. Zell. Music, R. Genee. Translation by Sydney Rosenfeld. Produced under the direction of Mr. Heinrich Conrad. Cast Of Characters. Nanon Patin, Hostess of the Golden Lamb, Miss Louise E. Paullin ..

Contributor:: Rosenfeld, Sydney, 1855-1931 (translator); Paullin, Louise E. (actor); Matlack & Harvey (printer)
Date:: 1885
Language:: English
Publisher:: Matlack & Harvey, Printers, 224-28 South Fifth 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. 90; Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 18 no. 91

34. Philadelphia Theatre. Monday Evening, November 8, 1819, Will be acted the Comedy of Town & Country; Or, Which is Best? Written by T. Morton, author of Columbus, Way to Get Married, Cure for the Heart Ache, &c. Mr. Plastic, Mr. Darley. ... : After which the popular Melo-Drama of the Miller and his Men. Count Frederick Friburg, Mr. T. Jefferson. ..

Contributor:: Darley, John, 1780-1858 (actor); Jefferson, Thomas, -1824 (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. 38

35. Philadelphia Theatre. First Night of Fredolfo. Monday Evening, February 7, 1820, Will be presented a new Tragedy, called Fredolfo. Written by the author of Bertram. With new and splendid Scenery. Executed by Messrs. H. Warren, T. Reinagle and Assistants. Swiss. Fredolfo, Mr. Wood. ... : To which will be added, (fifth time here) a new Farce, called Where shall I Dine? Sponge, Mr. Jefferson. ..

Contributor:: Wood, William B. 1779-1861 (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. 74; Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 73

36. New Theatre. Saturday Evening, January 11, 1823, Will be presented, (not acted these 9 years) a new Tragedy, in 5 acts, called Remorse. Written by S. T. Coleridge, Esq. Marquis Valdez, Mr. Wheatly. ... : To which will be added, a Comedy, called Three Weeks after Marriage; Or, what we must all come to. Sir Charles Racket, Mr. Wemyss. ..

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. 36

37. Philadelphia Theatre. Second Night of Fredolfo. Wednesday Evening, Feb. 9, 1820, Will be presented a new Tragedy, called Fredolfo. Written by the author of Bertram. With new and splendid Scenery, Executed by Messrs. H. Warren, T. Reinagle and Assistants. Swiss. Fredolfo, Mr. Wood. ... : After which, (second 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. ..

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. 6

38. Philadelphia Theatre -- Mr. Keene's Third Night. Monday Evening, October 18, 1819, Will be presented, (for the second 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 Mssrs. H. Warren, T. Reinagle and Assistants. John, Duke of Argyle, Mr. Hughes. ... : To which will be added, a favourite Comic Opera called Paul & Virginia. Founded on the well known story by the celebrated St. Pierre. Paul, Mr. Keene, ..

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. 26

39. New Theatre. Mr. Cooper & Mr. Wallack's Third Appearance. Friday Evening, February 7, 1823, Will be presented Shakspeare's celebrated Tragedy of Othello, Moor of Venice. Othello, Mr. Wallack. ... : To which will be added a favourite Farce, called the Prisoner at Large. Lord Esmond, Mr. T. Jefferson. ..

Contributor:: Cooper, Thomas Abthorpe, 1776-1849 (actor); Wallack, James William, 1795-1864 (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. 54

40. Philadelphia Theatre. Mr. Wallack's Last Appearance but One in Philadelphia. Saturday Evening, January 29, 1820, Will be presented (by desire) the admired Comedy of The Honey Moon. Duke Aranza, Mr. Wallack. ... : After which, (for the last time this season) 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. ..

Contributor:: Wallack, James William, 1795-1864 (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. 70; Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 71

41. Theatre. Mr. Philipps's Second Night. Wednesday Evening, March 20, 1822, Will be presented a new Opera, in 3 acts, called The Cabinet. Written by T. Dibdlin, Author of the Jew and Doctor, Thirty Thousand, Finger Post, Reconciliation, &c. Prince Orlando, Mr. Philipps, In which he will sing the Balad of "The Beautiful Maid." The Bird Duett with Mrs. Burke. The celebrated Polacca "No mroe by sorrow." And introduce the Ballad of "Eveleen's Bower," From T. Moore and Sir John Stevenson's Irish Melodies. Count Curvoso, Mr. Hathwell. ... : After which the Melo-Drama of Ella Rosenberg. The Elector, Mr. Wheatly. ..

Contributor:: Philipps, Thomas, 1774-1841 (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. 115

42. Philadelphia Theatre. First Night of The Heart of Mid-Lothian. Friday Evening, October 15, 1819, Will by presented, Never Performed 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 Mr. 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. ... : Previous to which will be performed, the Comic Opera of The Romp. Watty Cockney, Mr. Burke. ... The Evening's Entertainments to conclude with the favourite Farce of the Sleeping Draught. Performed in London with universal applause. Dr. Vinculo, Mr. Burke. ..

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. 25

43. Theatre. Mr. Philipps's Third Night. Friday Evening, February 8, 1822, Will be presented a new Opera, in 3 acts, called The Cabinet. Written by T. Dibdin, Author of the Jew and Doctor, Thirty Thousand, Finger Post, Reconciliation, &c. Prince Orlando, Mr. Philipps, In which character he will sing the Ballad of "The beautiful Maid." The Bird Duett with Mrs. Burke. The Celebrated Polacca 'No more by sorrow.' And introduce the Ballad of 'Eveleen's Bower,' From T. Moore and Sir John Stevenson's Irish Melodies. Count Curvoso, Mr. Francis. ... : After which, a new Melo-Drama, in 2 acts, called The Falls of Clyde. Written by George Soane, Esq. author of the Innkeeper's Daughter, Bohemian, Peasant of Lucerne, &c. and performed in London with great applause. General Wilford, Mr. Johnston. ..

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. 20

44. Philadelphia Theatre. For the remainder of the Season the Curtain will rises at 7 o'clock, precisely. Wednesday Evening, March 24, 1824, Will be presented, (only time this season) the celebrated Tragedy of the Robbers. And now acted from the copy originally performed at this Theatre. Written By Schiller. Maximillian, Count de Moor, Mr. Wheatly. ... : After which, a favourite Farce, called the Prisoner at Large. Lord Esmond, Mr. T. Jefferson. ..

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. 79

45. Philadelphia Theatre. For the remainder of the Season the Curtain will rise at 7 o'clock, precisely. Last Night Of Mr. Pearman's Engagement. Friday Evening, April 2, 1824, Will be presented a favourite Opera, called the Cabinet. Written by T. Dibdin, Author of the Jew and Doctor, Thirty Thousand, Finger Post, Reconciliation, &c. Prince Orlando, Mr. Pearman, in which Character he will sing the following Songs: 'The Beautiful Maid.' 'Fair Ellen.' Braham's celebrated Polacca, 'No more by Sorrow.' The favourite Battle Song, 'The warrior mounts his sable steed,' By T. Cooke. And the Bird Duett, With Mrs. Burke. Count Curvoso, Mr. Hathwell. ... : After which, the Farce of The Ghost; Or, The Affrighted Farmer. Sir Jeffery Constant, Mr. Hathwell. ..

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. 82

46. Theatre. The Doors will be opened at 6, and the Curtain rise at 7 o'clock, precisely. Monday Evening. April 10. Will be presented a Romantic Play, (founded on an interesting fact) called the Slave; Or, Love and Gratitude. Written by T. Morton, Esq. Author of Columbus, the Way to Get Married, Cure for the Heart Ache, Education, &c. &c. and performed at the Theatre Royal Covent Garden, with the most distinguished success. Governor of Surinam, Mr. Warren. ... : After which, the Comic Opera of the Romp. Watty Cockney, Mr. J. Jefferson. ..

Contributor:: Warren, William, 1767-1832 (actor); Jefferson, Joseph, 1774-1832 (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. 90

47. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, April 13, 1870. Comedy Night Benefit of Mr. T. J. Hemphill Business Manager & Treasurer. A Legitimate Bill Two Great Comedies. Boucicault's Splendid Comedy of London Assurance the Tee-Total Society, And the Glorious Comedy of The Serious Family Wednesday Evening, April 13, 1870 The performance will commence at 1/4 to eight o'clock, with Overture-- "Fra Diavolo," Auber After which Dion Boucicault's Splendid Comedy, in 5 Acts, of London Assurance Dazzle, Lewis Morrison...: To conclude with the Popular Comedy of the Serious Family Captain Murphy Maguire, Chas. Walcot..

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. 238

48. City Museum, Fifth And Callowhill Streets. Lessees, Messrs. Sherzer & Zulich; Stage Manager, Mr. Lewis Baker; First Appearance This Season Of The Eminent Tragedian and Comedian, Mr. J. E. Murdoch, With whom an Engagement has been effected for a limited number of nights. He will appear in his Great Character of Benedick, In Shakspere's Comedy Of Much Ado About Nothing, With a Splendid Distribution of Parts, headed by Mrs. Alexina Fisher Baker As Beatrice. This (Monday) Evening, Nov. 19, 1855, The performance will commence with Shakspere's Comedy, in 5 Acts, called Much Ado About Nothing. Benedick, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ... : To conclude with the Capital Farce of the Lottery Ticket, Wormwood, Mr. T. B. Johnston ..

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. 10

49. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, March 22, 1870. Mirth and Laughter. Second Night Of the Celebrated Eccentric Comedian, Mr. F. S. Chanfrau Who will appear in his Original Representation of the Immortal Character of "Sam," An Impersonation pronounced to be Unrivaled in Modern Times, and is everywhere received with Extraordinary Manifestations of Delight and Shouts of Laughter Tuesday Evening, March 22d, 1870 The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, Overture -- "La Gitana," Balfe Followed by the Comedy, in 5 Acts, of Sam Written expressly for Mr. Chanfrau by T. B. de Walden, Esq. Sam, F. S. Chanfrau..

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. 216

50. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, March 21, 1870. Mirth and Laughter. First Night Of the Celebrated Eccentric Comedian, Mr. F. S. Chanfrau Who will appear in his Original Representation of the Immortal Character of "Sam," An Impersonation pronounced to be Unrivaled in Modern Times, and is everywhere received with Extraordinary Manifestations of Delight and Shouts of Laughter Monday Evening, March 21st, 1870 The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, Overture -- "La Gitana," Balfe Followed by the Comedy, in 5 Acts, of Sam Written expressly for Mr. Chanfrau by T. B. de Walden, Esq. Sam, F. S. Chanfrau..

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. 215

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