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1. Theatre. Days of Performance Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, this Week. Mr. Pelby's Third Night. Wednesday Evening, December 5, 1821, Will be presented the celebrated Tragedy of Bertram, Or the Castle of St. Aldobrand. Written By The Rev. R. C. Maturin. Bertram, Mr. Pelby. ... : To which will be added the favourite Farce of the Budget of Blunders. Mr. Growley, Mr. Francis. ..
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Contributor:
Pelby, William, 1793-1850 (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. 94
2. Theatre. The public are respectfully informed that Mr. Philipps, Is re-engaged for 6 nights only, previous to his departure from Philadelphia, and will appear on Monday Evening, February 25, 1822, In the favourite Comic Opera of Lionel & Clarissa; Or, the School for Fathers. Written by the Author of Love in a Village, Maid of the Mill, &c. &c. Lionel, Mr. Philipps, in which character he will sing of the original songs of the Opera, 'You ask me in vain,'--and 'Oh talk not to me of the wealth she possesses.' And introduce the Air of 'The Woodpecker,' the words by T. Moore, Esq. the music by M. Kelly--And the Ballad of the 'Bewilder'd Maid,' by Braham. Sir John Flowerdale, Mr. Wheatly. ... : After which will be added, (second time these 3 years) a favourite Farce, called Modern Antiques; Or, the Merry Mourners. Old Cockletop, Mr. Francis. ..
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Philipps, Thomas, 1774-1841 (actor); Francis, William, 1756 or 1757-1826 (actor)
Date:
1822
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 108
3. Theatre. Mr. Philipps's Fourth Night. And Last but Two of his Engagement. Monday Evening, February 11, 1822. Will be presented (by particular desire) a favourite Melo-Dramatic Opera, (in 3 acts,) called The Devil's Bridge. Count Belino, Mr. Philipps, In which Character he will introduce a celebrated Grand Cantata, called William Tell, Composed By Braham. Baron Toraldi, Mr. H. Wallack. ... : To which will be added, (first time these 4 years) a favourite Farce, called Modern Antiques; Or, the Merry Mourners. Old Cockletop, Mr. Francis. ..
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Contributor:
Philipps, Thomas, 1774-1841 (actor); Wallack, Henry John, 1790-1870 (actor); Francis, William, 1756 or 1757-1826 (actor)
Date:
1822
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 106
4. Theatre. By Particular Desire. The Managers respectfully inform the Public, that in obedience to the general wish, the Opera of The Barber of Seville, will be performed on Friday next. Last Night of Mr. Philipps' Engagement. Friday Evening, March 8, 1822, Will be performed a new Comic Opera, (fourth time here) called the Barber of Seville. Translated from the Italian. The Original Music by Rossini. Adapted to the English Stage, (with a new Overture) by Mr. Bishop, with additions by Mr. Philipps -- and performed in London, Dublin and New York, with unbounded applause. The Opera produced under the immediate direction of Mr. Philipps. Count Almiviva, Mr. Philipps, In which Character he will introduce the Ballad of 'The Soldier's Bride;' Pomposo, or a Receipt for an Italian Song, (a Mock Bravura)--and the Cavatina, by Bishop, 'Love Has Eyes.' Doctor Bartolo, Mr. Burke. ... : To which will be added the Comic Opera of the Review; Or, the Wags of Windsor. Deputy Bull, Mr. Francis. ..
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Contributor:
Philipps, Thomas, 1774-1841 (actor); Francis, William, 1756 or 1757-1826 (actor)
Date:
1822
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 111
5. 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