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1. Theatre. Mr. Philipps's Final performance previous to his leaving Philadelphia, and positively his Last Appearance on this Stage. Monday Evening, April 1, 1822, Will be presented, (first time these 3 years) a Comic Opera, in 3 acts, called The Duenna; Or, the Double Elopement. Written by R. B. Sheridan, Author of the School for Scandal, Critic, Rivals, &c. Don Carlos, Mr. Philipps, ... : After Which The Comic Opera Of Love Laughs at Locksmiths. Written by George Colman, Esq. Author of the Heir at Law, John Bull, &c. Captain Beldare, Mr. Philipps, ..
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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. 30
2. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, March 23, 1870. Mirth and Laughter. Third 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 Wednesday Eve'g, March 23d, 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..
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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. 217
3. 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. ..
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Contributor:
Wood, William B. (William Burke), 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
4. Philadelphia Theatre. 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. Mr. Cooper's Last Night but Two. A New Tragedy. Monday Evening, January 12, 1824, Will be presented, (for the first time) a New Tragedy, in 5 acts, called Durazzo. Performed in New York and Boston with great applause. The King, Mr. Wheatly. ... : After which, the Farce of Fortune's Frolic; Or, The True Use of Riches. Robin Roughead, Mr. Burke. ..
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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. 49
5. Philadelphia Theatre. 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. Last Night but Three of Mr. Cooper's Engagement. Saturday Evening, January 10, 1824, Will be presented the Tragedy of Coriolanus; Or, The Roman Matron. Written By Shakspeare. Caius Marcius Coriolanus, Mr. Cooper, (his first appearance in that character these 5 years) ... : After which, the Farce of the Irishman in London. Mr. Frost, 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. 48
6. Philadelphia Theatre. The Doors open at a quarter before 6, and the Curtain rises at a quarter before 7 o'clock, precisely. Mr. Cooper's Last Night But Three. Monday Evening, March 1, 1824, Will be presented a Comedy, called Rule a Wife and have a Wife. Leon, Mr. Cooper. ... : After which, a Melo-Drama, in 3 acts, called Tekeli, Or, The Siege of Montgatz. Written by Theodore Edward Hook, Esq. As performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, with unbounded applause. Scene First Represents A Forest--Time, Night. On the right hand, a large Oak--Tekeli is discovered lying on a Branch--his Friend Wolf sleeping on bank close to him--near the centre another tree with saplings, which the peasants hew to form a litter for Tekeli--The whole is closed by a Distant View of Rocks, Wood and Water. Count Tekeli, Mr. Duff. ..
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Contributor:
Cooper, Thomas Abthorpe, 1776-1849 (actor); Duff, John R., 1787-1831 (actor)
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 21A no. 127
7. 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
8. 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. ..
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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. 90
9. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, November 9, 1869. Last Night But Four, Of the Eminent Artiste, Lucille Western, Who will appear in her Remarkable Impersonations of Lady Isabel and M'me Vine, In the Great Moral Drama of East Lynne; or, The Elopement. 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 hte performance. Tuesday Evening, Nov'r 9th, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clock, with Overture-"Dramatique," Hassler, After which will be presented C. W. Tayleure's Great Moral Drama, in Five Acts, of East Lynne, or, The Elopement. Lady Isabel, Madame Vine, Lucille Western ..
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Contributor:
Western, Lucille, 1843-1877 (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. 82
10. City Museum, Fifth And Callowhill Streets. Lessees, Messrs. Sherzer & Zulich; Stage Manager, Mr. Lewis Baker; Tenth Night Of The Eminent American Tragedian and Comedian, Mr. J. E. Murdoch Who will appear for this night only in his brilliant character of Rover In O'Keefe's Sparkling Comedy Of Wild Oats. In consequence of the Many Novelties in preparation, this Lively and Entertaining Play Cannot Be Repeated. Mrs. Alexina Fisher Baker In this part of Lady Amaranth, together with a most Excellent Cast in the other characters. The Capital Farce of My Fellow Clerk Will be repeated, with its Glorious Cast. On Thursday Evening, Nov. 29, 1855, The performance will commence with the admirable Comedy, by O'Keefe in 5 Acts, called Wild Oats Or, The Strolling Gentleman. Rover, Mr. J. E. Murdoch. ... : To conclude with the Gloriously Funny Farce called My Fellow Clerk. Tactic, Mr. L. Mestayer ..
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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. 1
11. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 28, 1869. Last Week Of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear in her Great Original Character of Leah: Supported by Mr. George Jordan and Miss Virginia Francis. Tuesday Evening, Dec. 28th, 1869. The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"La Reine d'un Jour," Adam, After which the Celebrated Play, in 5 Acts, of Leah, Christians, Rudolf, a young Farmer, Mr. George Jordan ..
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Contributor:
Bateman, Kate Josephine, 1843-1917 (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. 131
12. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, April 11, 1870. Benefit of Mrs. Chas. Walcot Sterling Comedy! Roaring Farce! Sensation Drama! Monday Evening, April 11th, 1870, The performance will commence at 1/4 to eight o'clock, with Overture-- "La Gitana," Balfe After which will be presented G. Colman's Comedy in 3 Acts, of The Heir-At-Law Cicely Homespun, Mrs. Chas. Walcot... After Which the Roaring Farce of Bob Nettles Bob Nettles, Mrs. Chas. Walcot... To conclude with the Romantic Drama in 3 Acts, entitled Eustache the Condemned. Manou, Mrs. Chas. Walcot..
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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. 236
13. Philadelphia Theatre. For the remainder of the Season the Curtain will rise at 7 o'clock, precisely. Mr. Conway's First Night. The Managers respectfully inform the public, that Mr. Conway is Engaged for Five Nights, and will make his first appearance in this City on Saturday Evening, April 24, 1824, In Shakspeare's Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. Hamlet, Mr. Conway. ... : After which, the Farce of Lover's Quarrels; Or, Like Master Like Man. Don Carlos, 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. 87
14. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, April 23, 1870. Last Night Of The Emerald Ring, The Great and World-Renowned Comedians and Original Impersonators of Irish and Yankee Life, Mr. And Mrs. Barney Williams, Will appear, for the Last Time, in the Great Sensational Irish Darma, Written expressly for Mr. and Mrs. Williams, by John Brougham, Esq., entitled The Emerald Ring, Received Nightly by Large and Brilliant Audiences with Enthusiastic Applause. Saturday Evening, April 23d, 1870, The performance will commence at eight o'clock, with Overture--To Emerald Ring, Withers, After which the successful Romantic Irish Drama, consisting of a Prologue and 3 Acts, entitled the Emerald Ring, The Piece produced with Beautiful Scenery, by G. Heilge; Machinery and Novel Mechanical Effects, etc. by Arthur Wright; Appointments, by E. Wood; Music, by Wm. Withers. Mike Macarty, Mr. Barney Williams ..
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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. 249
15. Philadelphia Theatre. Performance Every Evening. The profits of this night's Entertainments will be appropriated in aid of the funds of the Philadelphia Asylum for the Deaf & Dumb. Tuesday Evening, Dec. 9, 1823, Will be presented an Historical Drama, in 5 acts, called Deaf & Dumb; Or, The Orphan Protected. Taken from the French play, written by M. Bouilly, upon a real event in the history of the Abbe De L'Epee, the original founder of the Institution for the instrucion of the Deaf and Dumb, at Paris. Julio, (the Orphan) Mrs. Darley. ... : After which, the interesting Melo-Drama of the Wandering Boys; Or, The Castle of Olival. Count de Croissy, Mr. Wallack. ..
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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. 35
16. Theatre, Walnut Street. Doors open at a quarter after 6. Curtain rises at a quarter after 7. First night Of the revived Singular, Popular, and Attractive Drama, called Victorine, Which was nightly hailed last season, with the most enthusiastic applause - in which Mr. Wilkinson Will sustain for the 1st time, the character of Bonassus. This Drama is distinguished from others of the same name, by the superior arrangement of its plot, the truth and force of its characters, the clearness of its incidents and the excellence of its moral. Wednesday Evening, April 3, 1833. Will be presented, 1st time this season, the Petite Comedy of the Jenkins'. Mr. Carraway, Mr. Faulkner. ... : After which the highly popular Drama of Victorine; or, I'll Sleep On It. In Three Parts. First Part. Alexandre, a Scamp, aged 23, Mr. Wood. ... To conclude with the laughable Farce of the Spoil'd child. Little Pickle, Miss Turner. ..
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Contributor:
Wilkinson, James Pimbury, 1787- (actor)
Date:
1833
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. 28 no. 19
17. Philadelphia Theatre. Thursday Evening, Dec. 23, 1819, Will be presented a Musical Drama, (in 3 acts) called Guy Mannering; Or, the Gypsy's Prophecy. Written by D. Terry, Esq. and founded on the celebrated Novel of that name. Performed in London, New York and Baltimore, with great applause. With the Original Music. The part of Henry Bertram by a Gentleman, (his appearance on any stage) who will introduce the following Songs, viz: 'Though Love Is Warm Awhile.' 'Thine am I, my faithful fair.' 'Scots wha' ha' wi' Wallace bled.' Also, A Duett, with Mrs. Burke. Colonel Mannering, Mr. Wood. ... : After which, the Melo-Drama of Sigesmar the Switzer; Or, the Helvetian Patriots. Written by C. E. Walker, and performed in London with great applause. Sigesmar, a Swiss noble, Mr. H. Wallack. ..
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Contributor:
Wood, William B. (William Burke), 1779-1861 (actor); Wallack, Henry John, 1790-1870 (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. 57
18. New Theatre. The Managers respectfully inform the Public, that Mr. Booth Is re-engaged for Four nights and will appear on Wednesday Evening, April 2, 1823, In Shakspeare's celebrated Tragedy of King Lear, And His Three Daughters. King Lear, Mr. Booth. ... : After Which, The Comic Opera Of The Romp. Watty Cockney, Mr. Burke. ..
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Contributor:
Booth, Junius Brutus, 1796-1852 (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. 80
19. 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
20. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, August 23, 1869. The Management takes great pleasure in announcing an Engagement with the Charming Actress and Vocalist, Rose Watkins (Formerly Miss Rosina Shaw,) And the Eminent Comedian, Mr. Harry Watkins, These Distinguished Artists will appear in their Grand Romantic Irish Drama. Trodden Down, Or, Under Two Flags, Pronounced by the Press and Public the best Irish drama on the stage. Monday Evening, Aug. 23d, 1869, the Performance will comnence at 8 o'clk, with Overture--"La Part du Diable," Auber, After which will be presented the Thrilling Drama, by Harry Watkins, Esq., entitled Trodden Down, Or, Under Two Flags. Fergus McCarthy, an Exile. The Shingawn, Mr. Harry Watkins ..
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Contributor:
Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894 (actor); Watkins, Harry, Mrs., 1829-1904 (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. 8
21. 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. ..
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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 18 no. 19
22. New Theatre. Mr. Mathews' Fourth Night. Saturday Evening, March 1, 1823, Will be presented George Colman, Jr's Comedy, in 5 acts, called Who wants a Guinea? Or, the Yorkshire Irishman. Solomon Gundy, Mr. Mathews, in which character he will introduce the Comic Song of 'The Royal Visiters.' Mr. Torrent, Mr. Warren. ... : After which, (first time) a much admired Entertainment, in one act, called the Actor of all Work. Velinspec, (Manager of a Country Theatre) Mr. Burke. ..
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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. 66
23. Theatre. A New Opera for the first time here. Mr. Philipps's Third Night. Friday Evening, March 1, 1822, Will be produced, a new Comic Opera, (never acted 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 favourite Farce of St. Patrick's Day; Or the Scheming Lieutenant. Written by R. B. Sheridan, Esq. Lieutenant O'Connor, Mr. Burke. ..
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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. 109
24. New Theatre. Mr. Cooper & Mr. Wallack's Fourth Appearance. Saturday Evening, February 8, 1823, Will be presented, (not acted these 6 years) Shakspeare's celebrated Play of Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar, Mr. Wilson. ... : To which will be added a favourite Farce, called The Day after the Wedding; Or, a Wife's First Lesson. Colonel Freelove, Mr. Wemyss. ..
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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. 55
25. 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. ..
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Contributor:
Wood, William B. (William Burke), 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
26. 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. ..
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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. 65
27. New Theatre. Monday Evening, December 9, 1822, Will be presented, (not acted these two years) the Comedy of the Soldier's Daughter. Governor Heartall, Mr. Warren. ... : To which will be added, the popular and interesting Drama of the Wandering Boys; Or, the Castle of Olival. Count de Croissy, Mr. H. Wallack. ..
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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 18 no. 20
28. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, February 28, 1870. The Charming Actress and Vocalist, and Eminent Comedian, Rose and Harry Watkins These Distinguished Artists will appear in an entirely New, First Time on any Stage, Grand Romantic Irish Drama In which the Author, departing from the well-worn path of Irish Dramatic Literature, has sought to depict a truly Novel and Original Character, In the person of Fardorougha, a miser, in whose breast the struggle of avarice with natural affection, forms the basis of a plot of the most Ingenious and Absorbing Interest, And teaching a Great Moral Lesson. Monday Evening, Feb. 28th, 1870, The performance will commence at quarter to 8 o'clock, with Overture--Fardorougha, Hassler After which will be presented the New Grand Romantic Irish Drama, in 4 Acts, entitled Set in Gold Or, The One Brigh Spot. Fardorougha, a Miser, Harry Watkins ..
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Contributor:
Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894 (actor); Watkins, Harry, Mrs., 1829-1904 (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. 194
29. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, June 17, 1870. Benefit Of the World-Renowned Comedian, Mr. Joseph Jefferson In his Exquisitely Beautiful and Masterly Impersonaiion of Irving's Rip Van Winkle, Received Nightly by Large and Brilliant Audiences, and the most Enthusiastic Applause. Friday Evening, June 17th, 1870, The performance will commence at eight o'clock, with Overture--"Rip Van Winkle," Reviere, After which will be presented Dion Boucicault's Great Drama, entitled Rip Van Winkle Or, The Sleep of Twenty Years. Act First. Rip Van Winkle, Joseph Jefferson ..
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Contributor:
Jefferson, Joseph, 1829-1905 (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. 301
30. Philadelphia Theatre. Second and Last Night of the Carib Chief. Mr. Wallack's Fifth Night. The public are respectfully informed, that the very favourable reception of the new Play of the Carib Chief, has induced the Managers to repeat it. Friday Evening, January 21, 1820, Will be presented a new Tragedy, called the Carib Chief. Written by Horace Twiss, Esq. and performed in London, last season, with great success. Omreah, Chief of the Southern Caribs, Mr. Wallack. ... : After which, the Comic Opera of Turn Out. Written by the Author of Raising the Wind, Ella Rosenburg, &c. With the Original Music and Accompaniments. Restive, Mr. Herbert. ..
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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. 67
31. Theatre. Mr. Philipps's Benefit, And Last Night of his Performance. Monday Evening, March 11, 1822, Will be performed, (for the first time these 12 years) O'Keefe's Comic Opera of Fontainbleau; Or, John Bull in France. With the Original French Medley Overture, by Mr. Shield. Henry, Mr. Philipps. ... : To which a Petite Opera, from the French, called Brother & Sister. With the Original Overture and Music, composed by Mr. Bishop. Don Sylvio De Flores, Mr. Philipps, in which he will sing 'Ah sigh not for love.' A Rondo Composed Expressly For Him By M. P. King. And the favourite Cavatina, by Bishop, 'Love Has Eyes.' Christoval de Tormes, Mr. Jefferson. ..
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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. 25
32. 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 ..
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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
33. Philadelphia Theatre. The Doors open at a quarter before 6, and the Curtain rises at a quarter before 7 o'clock, precisely. Mr. Cooper's Benefit And Last Appearance. Monday Evening, March 8, 1824, Will be presented Shakspeare's celebrated Tragedy of King Lear, And his Three Daughters. King Lear, Mr. Cooper. ... : After which, the favourite Farce of Catherine and Petruchio; Or, The Taming of the Shrew. Petruchio, Mr. Cooper. ..
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Contributor:
Cooper, Thomas Abthorpe, 1776-1849 (actor)
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 21A no. 130
34. Theatre. Mr. Philipps's Second Night. Wednesday Evening, February 6, 1822, Will be presented a favourite Comic Opera, called Love in a Village. Young Meadows, Mr. Philipps, In which character he will introduce, (in additional to the Songs of the part) 'This Blooming Rose,' A Ballad composed by himself--and 'Love has Eyes,' A Cavatina composed by Bishop. In act 3d, Mr. Philipps and Mrs. Burke will sing the favourite Duett, 'I Love Thee,' Composed By Bishop. Sir William Meadows, Mr. Hathwell. ... : After which the Farce of The Comet; Or, He would be an Astronomer. [?]well, Mr. Jefferson. ..
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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. 19
35. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, March 7, 1870. Engagement of Mr. Charles Fechter Limited Positively to Twelve Nights Who will make his First Appearance in Philadelphia, this evening, as Hamlet, supported by Miss Carlotta Leclercq: The Leading Actress on the English Stage... Monday Eve'ng, March 7th, 1870, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture -- Fidelio, Beethoven After which will be presented Shakspere's Tragedy, in 5 Acts, of Hamlet Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Mr. C. Fechter..
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Contributor:
Fechter, Charles, 1824-1879 (actor); Leclercq, Carlotta, 1836-1893 (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. 201
36. Theatre, Walnut Street, Vox Populi. The Managers of this establishment anxious to gratify their numerous patrons, have at considerable expense, entered into an engagement with Mr. Booth, Mr. Hamblin, and Miss Vincent, Who will appear together this evening, in the favourite Tragedy of the Apostate. The Public is respectfully informed, that in consequence of their arrangements at New York, the stay of these celebrated Tragedians must be very limited. First Night of Freaks & Follies, In which Mr. Wilkinson Will sustain his original character of Tom Trippet. Written expressly for him. Saturday Evening, March 30, 1833. Will be presented, 1st time in this Theatre these 3 years, the favourite Tragedy of the Apostate. Hemeya, Mr. Hamblin. ... : After which, 1st time in this city, a new Petite Comedy, called Freaks and Follies. As performed in London with the greatest applause and success. Tom Trippet, (written expressly for him), Mr. Wilkinson. ..
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Contributor:
Booth, Junius Brutus, 1796-1852 (actor); Hamblin, Thomas Sowerby, 1800-1853 (actor); Vincent, Naomi (actor); Wilkinson, James Pimbury, 1787- (actor)
Date:
1833
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. 28 no. 16
37. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, June 2, 1870. Fourth Night Of the World-Renowned Comedian, Mr. Joseph Jefferson In his Exquisitely Beautiful and Masterly Impersonaiion of Irving's Rip Van Winkle, Received Nightly by Large and Brilliant Audiences, and the most Enthusiastic Applause. Thursday Evening, June 2d, 1870, The performance will commence at eight o'clock, with Overture--"Rip Van Winkle," Reviere, After which will be presented Dion Boucicault's Great Drama, entitled Rip Van Winkle Or, The Sleep of Twenty Years. Act First. Rip Van Winkle, Joseph Jefferson ..
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Contributor:
Jefferson, Joseph, 1829-1905 (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. 286
38. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, May 23, 1870. Last Week, With all its Original Effects, of the Grand Romantic Military Drama, In Four Acts by Watts Phillips, Esq., author of "The Dead Heart," "Lost in London," &c., entitled Not Guilty, Adapted to the American Stage by Thomas J. Hemphill, The Young Volunteer Corps And Beck's Philadelphia Band, No. 1, Also Baxter's Zouave Drum Corps Are specially engaged, in order to give the proper martial effect to the Military Displays incidental to the Drama. Monday Evening, May 23d, 1870, The performance will commence at eight o'clock, with Overture--"Military," Hassler, Expressly Composed and Dedicated to T. J. Hemphill, Esq. After which will be produced the New Military Drama, entitled Not Guilty, With New and Appropriate Scenery by the eminent artist, Mr. George Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright. The Music composed, selected and arranged by Simon Hassler,--with the following Excellent Cast. Captain Willoughby, Chas. Walcot ..
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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. 277
39. Philadelphia Theatre. Mr. Wood's Benefit. Friday Evening, February 11, 1820, Will be presented, (not acted this season) a Comedy called the West Indian. Mr. Stockwell, Mr. Warren. ... : After the Comedy, A Pas Seul, By Mrs. H. Wallack. After which will be performed, First Time Here, A new Comic Piece, called Helpless Animals. Mulberry, Mr. Herbert. ..
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Contributor:
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. 75
40. Theatre. The doors will be opened, in future, at a quarter past 5 o'clock, and the curtain will rise at a quarter past 6, precisely. Saturday Evening, December 8, 1821, Will be presented, (first time these 5 years) a celebrated Comedy, called The Clandestine Marriage. Written by George Colman and David Garrick. Lord Ogleby, Mr. Jefferson. ... : To whole to conclude with the Comic Opera of the Poor Soldier. Captain Fitzroy, Mr. Wheatly. ..
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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. 95
41. New Chestnut St. Theatre. Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Wheatley, Also, Lessee of Niblo's Garden, New York. Stage Manager, Mr. J. B. Wright. Conductor of Orchestra, Mr. Mark Hassler. Scenic Artists, Messrs. Russell Smith and H. Hillyard. This Wednesday Evening, Feb. 4th, 1863, Third Appearance of Mr. Hackett, Who will, this Evening, repeat his World-Renowned Impersonation of Falstaff, (Shakspere's Greatest Comic Creation) in his Historical Play, the First Part of King Henry IV, Including The Battle of Shrewsbury and the Death of Hotspur! Mr. W. Wheatley as Prince Hal ..
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Contributor:
Hackett, James Henry, 1800-1871 (actor); Wheatley, William, 1816-1876 (actor); Wright, J. B. (John B.), 1814-1893 (stage manager); Hassler, Mark, 1834-1906 (conductor); Smith, Russell, 1812-1896 (scenic artist); Hillyard, Henry, 1806- (scenic artist)
Date:
1863
Language:
English
Publisher:
U. S. Job Print, Ledger Buildings, 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. 113
42. New Theatre. Mr. Wallack's Benefit And Last Appearance but One. Wednesday Evening, February 12, 1823, Will be presented Shakspeare's celebrated Play of Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar, Mr. Wilson. ... : To which, a petite Opera, called My Aunt. Written by Samuel H. Arnold, Esq. Author of the Woodman's Hut, the Devil's Bridge, &c. &c. and performed in London, Boston and New York, with great applause. Dashall, Mr. Wallack. ..
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Contributor:
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. 57
43. Theatre, Walnut Street. Doors open at a quarter after 6. Curtain rises at a quarter after 7. Last Night but Two of Mr. Wilkinson's Engagement. Monsieur Olivier Francia, for One Night Only. Who will go through his Wonderful Performances. Last Night of Freakes & Follies, Which must be laid aside for other Novelties. Tuesday Evening, April 2, 1833. Will be presented the Comedy of Simpson & Co. Mr. Bromley, Mr. Smith. ... : After which, last time, the new Farce of, Freaks and Follies. Tom Trippet, (written expressly for him), Mr. Wilkinson. ... After Which Mons. Olivier Francia Will appear and go through his Astonishing Performances as follows: At his entrance on the Stage 5 different Herculean Attitudes, Academic Attitudes. ... To Conclude with the Laughable Farce of Family Jars. Delph, Mr. Wilkinson. ..
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Contributor:
Wilkinson, James Pimbury, 1787- (actor); Francia, Olivier (actor)
Date:
1833
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. 28 no. 18
44. 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
45. Philadelphia Theatre. Performance Every Evening. Prices Of Admission. One Dollar to the Boxes--Half a Dollar to the Pit--Twenty-five Cents to the Gallery. Children under ten years of age, half price. The public is respectfully informed that Mrs. Battersby, from the New-York Theatre, is engaged, and will make her first appearance here on Wednesday Evening. Wednesday Evening, Dec. 3, 1823, Will be presented, the Comedy of the Soldier's Daughter. Governor Heartall, Mr. Warren, ... : After which, the favourite Musical Farce, called Of Age Tomorrow. Baron Wellinghearst, Mr. Duff, ..
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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. 31
46. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, October 16, 1869. Twenty-fourth night of Mr. Edwin Booth, Who will appear in Shakspere's Tragedy, in Five Acts, of Macbeth. 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. Saturday Evening, Oct. 16th, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clock, with Overture, "Macbeth," Bishop, After which will be presented Shakspere's Tragedy, in Five Acts, entitled Macbeth, King of Scotland. Macbeth, Mr. Edwin Booth ..
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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. 58
47. New Theatre. The Managers have the pleasure to acquaint the Public, that Mr. Mathews Is Engaged for four nights more, previously to his leaving this Country, and will appear on Monday, In Wild Oats and the Diligence; On Wednesday, in his Youthful Days; On Thursday, in Such Things Are, and the Christmas at Brighton; And on Saturday, he will take his farewell of the Philadelphia audience in the Review, Polly Packet, & Mons. Tonson. Monday Evening, March 24, 1823, will presented a favourite Comedy, called Wild Oats; Or, the Strolling Gentlemen. Jack Rover, (with Imitations) Mr. Mathews. ... : After which, a Mono-polo-logue, descriptive of La Diligence. Diligenciae Personae. Jemmy, an English Boots at the Foreign Office, Mr. Mathews! ..
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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. 77
48. New Theatre. Mr. Mathews' Fifth Night. Monday Evening, March 3, 1823, Will be presented, Colman's celebrated Comedy, called Ways and Means; Or, a Trip to Dover. Sir David Dunder, Mr. Mathews. ... : After which, a Farce, called A Day at an Inn; Or, Buskin's Frolics. Buskin, Mr. Mathews, in which Character he will Sing the Comic Song of 'The Mail Coach.' Sir Walter Wilton, Mr. Burke. ... The Entertainments to conclude with the Comic Opera of the Agreeable Surprise. Lingo, Mr. Mathews, in which character he will introduce the Comic Song of 'The Nightingale Club.' Sir Felix Friendly, Mr. Burke. ..
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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. 67
49. Theatre. Anniversary Of The Birth Of The Illustrious Washington. Friday Evening, February 22, 1822, Will be performed, a new Historical and National Play, (for the first time,) called Marion; Or, the Hero of Lake George. Written by M. M. Noah, Esq. author of "She Would be a Soldier," "Usef Caramalli," &c. &c. Marion, (a Captain of American Volunteers) Mr. H. Wallack. ... : To which will be added the Patriotic Drama of Sigesmar the Switzer; Or the Helvetian Patriots. Written by C. E. Walker, and performed in London with great applause. Sigesmar, a Swiss noble, Mr. H. Wallack. ..
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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. 23
50. Philadelphia Theatre. Wednesday Evening, Dec. 1, 1819, Will be presented the celebrated Comedy of the Merry Wives of Windsor. Written By Shakspeare. Sir John Falstaff, Mr. Warren. ... : After which, first time this season, the favourite Melo-Drama, called A Tale of Mystery. Count Romaldi, Mr. H. Wallack. ..
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Contributor:
Warren, William, 1767-1832 (actor); Wallack, Henry John, 1790-1870 (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. 46