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1. Chesnut Street Theatre. Boxes, 75 Cents. - Children, under 10 years, with their parents, 50 Cents. - Pit, 37 1/2 Cents Doors open at 7. The Curtain will rise at half past 7. Mr. Wood's Benefit. Miss Wood's Fourth appearance on the stage. Mr. Brough's First appearance this season, who has politely volunteered his services for this occasion. Mr. E. Kendall For this night only. Monday Evening, June 8, 1840. The Entertainments will commence with the pathetic domestic Drama of Lucille, A Story Of The Heart. Written by Bernard. Act 1st - Love - The Blind Man and his Bethrothed. Lucille, (betrothed to St. Cyr,) Miss Wood, ... : After which, A Scene from the Opera of Love In A Village. Hawthorn, Mr. Brough, ... To conclude with (2nd time) A New Farce, called The Bengal Tiger!! Sir Paul Pagoda, Mr. W. F. Johnson. ..
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Contributor:
Wood, William B. (William Burke), 1779-1861 (actor); Wood, Miss (actor); Brough, Mr (actor); Kendall, E., Mr (actor)
Date:
1840
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. 110
2. 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. ..
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Contributor:
Wood, William B. (William Burke), 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
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 open at a quarter before 6, and the Curtain rises at a quarter before 7 o'clock, precisely. On account of the continued indisposition of Mr. Duff, Tom & Jerry is deferred until further notice. Saturday Evening, March 6, 1824, Will be presented the admired Comedy of the Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret. Don Feliz, Mr. Wood. ... : After which, a Comic Piece, called Modern Antiques; Or, The Merry Mourners. Old Cockletop, Mr. Burke. ..
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Contributor:
Duff, John R., 1787-1831 (actor); Wood, William B. (William Burke), 1779-1861 (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. 129
5. Philadelphia Theatre. For the remainder of the Season the Curtain will rise at 7 o'clock, precisely. The Managers respectfully inform the public that Mr. Wallack is engaged for the rest of the Season, Thursday Evening, April 22, 1824, Will be presented, (not acted these 3 years) a favourite Play, called The Point of Honor; Or, a School for Soldiers. Translated from the French by Mr. C. Kemble. Chevalier St. Franc, Mr. Wood. ... : After which, the interesting Melo-Drama of the Wandering Boys; Or, the Castle of Olival. Count de Croissy, Mr. Wallack. ..
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Contributor:
Wood, William B. (William Burke), 1779-1861 (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. 134
6. Philadelphia Theatre. Mrs. Entwisle's Benefit. Monday Evening, March 6, 1820, Will be presented, not acted this season, a Comedy, (written by Dr. Goldsmith) called She Stoops to Conquer; Or, the Mistakes of a Night. Sir Charles Marlow, Mr. Hathwell. ... : After which, the favourite Farce of The Day after the Wedding; Or, a Wife's First Lesson. Colonel Freelove, Mr. Wood. ... To which will be added, the Burletta of Bombastes Furioso. Artaxomines, the King, Mr. Herbert. ..
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Contributor:
Wood, William B. (William Burke), 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. 85
7. New Theatre. Mr. Wood's Benefit. Lord Byron's Historical Tragedy, Never Acted Here. Monday Evening, March 31, 1823, Will be presented, a new Historical Tragedy, in 5 acts, called the Two Foscari; Or, The Venetian Exile. Written by the celebrated Lord Byron, founded on an interesting event in Venetian History, and adapted to the Stage by a Lady of this City. Francis Foscari, Doge of Venice, Mr. Wood. ... : After the Play, A favourite Pas Seul by Mrs. H. Wallack; The Epilogue to the Soldier's Daughter, Will be Spoken by Mrs. Entwisle. After which will be revived, (first time at this Theatre) a Grand Melo-Drama, in 2 acts, called Valentine & Orson; Or, the Wild man of the Woods. The Dialogue and Poetry by T. Dibdin, Esq. The Pantomime by Mr. Farley, of Covent Garden Theatre. The original Music by Mr. Joove. The Pantomimical Tunes and Orchestra parts by Mr. Reinagle. The Pantomime got up under the direction of Mr. H. Wallack. Pepin, King of France, Mr. Wheatly. ..
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Contributor:
Wood, William B. (William Burke), 1779-1861 (actor); Wallack, Henry John, 1790-1870 (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. 7
8. New Theatre. The Theatre will open for the season, on Monday Evening, December 2, 1822, with An Occasional Address, Written by Charles Sprague, Esq. of Boston. and to be Spoken by Mr. Wood. After which, Mr. Sheridan's celebrated Comedy of the School for Scandal. Sir Peter Teazle, 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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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. 14
9. New Theatre. The Theatre will open for the season, on Monday Evening, December 2, 1822, with An Occasional Address, Written by Charles Sprague, Esq. of Boston. and to be Spoken by Mr. Wood. After which, Mr. Sheridan's celebrated Comedy of the School for Scandal. Sir Peter Teazle, 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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Contributor:
Wood, William B. (William Burke), 1779-1861 (actor); Warren, William, 1767-1832 (actor)
Date:
1822
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 18 no. 15
10. 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