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1. Theatre. Last Week before the Benefits. Wednesday Evening, April 3, 1822, 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 Romantic Melo-Drama, in three parts, founded on the celebrated tale, called the Vampire; Or, the Bride of the Isles. The Overture from Oscar and Malvina, composed by the late Mr. Reeve--The Music of the piece selected from the Scotch Melodies--The Music of the Charm composed by Mr. Clifton. Characters in the Introductory Vision. The Vampire, Mr. H. Wallack. ..
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Contributor:
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. 117
2. Philadelphia Theatre. Last Night but Four of Mr. Wallack's Engagement. Monday Evening, January 24, 1820, Will be performed a celebrated Tragedy, in 5 acts, called Bertram, Or, the Castle of St. Aldobrand. Written by the Rev. R. C. Maturin, Author of the Fatal Revenge, "The Wild Irish Boy," Milesian Chief, &c. &c. Bertram, Mr. Wallack. ... : After which, the Comic Opera of The Children in the Wood. Walter, Mr. Wallack. ..
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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. 68
3. Theatre, Arch Street, Doors open at a quarter past 6. Curtain rise at a quarter past 7 o'clock precisely. Mr. Wemyss Having taken the lease of the Theatre now building at Pittsburg, Announces to his friends and the public that his Farewell Benefit Will take place at this Theatre, on Monday Evening, April 22nd, 1833, On which occasion, Mr. Wood, Who has kindly volunteered his services, and Mr. J. R. Scott will appear. On Monday Evening, April 22, 1833, Will be presented O'Keefe's Comedy of Wild Oats; or The Strolling Gentlemen. Rover, Mr. Wood, ... : After which the admired interlude of the Married Bachelor. Sir Charles Courtley, Mr. Spencer ... To conclude with the Farce of Raising the Wind. Jeremy Didler, Mr. Wemyss. ..
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Contributor:
Wemyss, Francis Courtney, 1797-1859 (actor); Wood, William B. 1779-1861 (actor); Scott, John R., 1808-1856 (actor)
Date:
1833
Language:
English
Publisher:
C. Alexander, Printer, Franklin Place
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. 22
4. Theatre. A New Opera for the second time here. Mr. Philipps's Last Night but Two. Monday Evening, March 4, 1822, Will be produced, a new Comic Opera, (second 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. ... : After which the Melo-Drama of Ella Rosenberg. Written by the Author of Raising the Wind, the World, Turn Out, &c. The Elector, Mr. Wheatly. ..
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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. 110
5. Theatre, Chesnut Street. Lessee, Miss Mary E. Maywood. Boxes, 50 Cts. -- Pit, 25 Cts. The Doors will be opened at half past 6 o'clock, and the Performance will commence at 7 o'clock. Twenty-Sixth Night Of The Opera Season!! Mrs. Seguin, Mrs. Bailey, Mr. Shrival, Mr. Seguin, Assisted by Mr. Richings, Mr. Archer, And A Powerful Chorus. Benefit Of Mrs. Seguin And her first appearance since her indisposition. Great Musical Attraction!! Norma! And Olympic Revels! On The Same Evening. Mrs. Seguin As Norma & Pandora. Monday Ev'ng, Jan. 9, 1843, Will be Presented (2d time) the Lyrical Tragedy of Norma. Translated from the Italian of the distinguished Dramatist, Helice Romani, and adapted to the Original Music of Bellini, by a Gentleman of this City. Claudian, (A Roman Proconsul over Gaul, and secretly espoused to Norma,) Mr. Shrival ... : To conclude with (2nd time in Philadelphia) the Mythological, Allegorical Burletta of Olympic Revels, Or Prometheus & Pandora. Mortals. Prometheus, (An Eminent Manufacturer,) Mr. Seguin ..
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Contributor:
Seguin, Anne, 1814-1888 (actor); Bailey, Mrs (actor); Shrival, Mr (actor); Seguin, Arthur Edward Shelden, 1809-1852 (actor); Richings, Mr (actor); Archer, Mr (actor)
Date:
1843
Language:
English
Publisher:
United States Job Printing Office, Ledger Building, Philadelphia
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. 111
6. 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
7. 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 Night of Adeline. Wednesday Evening, Dec. 31, 1823, Will be presented, (never performed here) a new Melo-Drama, in 3 acts, called Adeline; Or, The Victim Of Treachery. Adapted to the English Stage by J. H. Payne. Prince Durstein, Mr. Wheatly. ... : To which will be added the Comic Opera of Turn Out. Restive, Mr. Warren. ..
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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. 43
8. Philadelphia Theatre. The Doors open at half past 5, and the Curtain rise at half past 6 o'clock. Mr. Pearman's Tenth Night, And Mr. De Camp's Last Night. Saturday Evening, February 7, 1824, Will be presented, (last time this season) a new Comic Opera, called Clari; Or, The Maid of Milan. Written by Mr. J. H. Payne, and performed in London with great approbation the last season. The Music by Mr. Bishop. Jocoso, Mr. Pearman, (as originally performed by him in London) in which he will sing his celebrated Description of a Play, With Imitations of various Instruments. O 'Tis Love 'Tis Love. 'Love Has Eyes.' And The Duetts Of 'For Shame Get You Gone,' And 'I Love Thee,' With Mrs. Burke. Duke Vivaldi, Mr. Darley. ... : After which, the Farce of Where shall I Dine? Sponge, Mr. De Camp, with the Comic Song of 'The London Newspapers.' Grumpy, 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. 64
9. Philadelphia Theatre. The Doors open at half past 5, and the Curtain rise at half past 6 o'clock. Mr. Pearman's Ninth Night. Friday Evening, February 6, 1824, Will be presented a Comic Opera, called Brother and Sister. Translated from the French by William Dimond, Author of the Foundling of the Forest, Conquest of Taranto, Adrian & Orilla, &c. &c. and performed in London and New York with the greatest applause. The Music by Mr. Bishop. Don Sylvio de Flores, Mr. Pearman, in which he will sing 'Love's Young Dream,' From Irish Melodies. 'Is there a Heart that never Lov'd,' By Braham--And 'List to the Lay of Love.' Composed expressly for him by J. Hodgson. Don Christoval de Tormes, Mr. Jefferson. ... : After which, (By Desire) a Farce, in 2 acts, called Mr. H; Or, Beware of a Bad Name. Mr. H. Mr. Wood. ... The whole to conclude with the favourite Opera of Paul & Virginia. Founded on the well known story by the celebrated St. Pierre. Paul, Mr. Pearman, in which Character he will sing 'Be mine dear maid,' By Bishop. Recitative--'Boldly I come.' 'The Wealth of the Cottage,' By Reeve--and the Duett of 'See From Ocean Rising.' Don Antonio, 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. 63
10. 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