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1. City Museum, Fifth And Callowhill Streets. Lessees, Messrs. Sherzer & Zulich; Stage Manager, Mr. Lewis Baker; An American Tragedy To-Night, Thirteenth Night of the American Tragedian and Comedian, Mr. J. E. Murdoch, First time here of the Grand Historical Romantic Tragedy, by Geo. H. Miles, of Baltimore, written expressly for Mr. Murdoch, and which has been some weeks in preparation, called De Soto, The Hero of the Mississippi, Which will be presented with New &, Beautiful Scenery By Mr. Glessing. New and Appropriate Dresses, Appointments, &c. Look At The Cast Of Characters, Mrs. Alexina Fisher Baker as Ulah. This (Monday) Evening, Dec. 3, 1855, The performance will commence with the American Tragedy, in 5 Acts and 6 Tableaux, called De Soto The Hero of the Mississippi. De Soto, Commander of the Expedition against the Floridas, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ... : To conclude with the Gloriously Funny Farce of 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. 11
2. City Museum, Fifth And Callowhill Streets. Lessees, Messrs. Sherzer & Zulich; Stage Manager, Mr. Lewis Baker; Seventh Night Of The Eminent American Tragedian and Comedian, Mr. J. E. Murdoch Who Will Appear In His Greatest Shaksperean Part Of Hamlet. Mrs. F. N. Drew Will, for this occasion only, appear as Ophelia. The Capital Farce of the Young Widow With A First-Rate Cast. This (Monday) Evening, Nov. 26, 1855, The performance will commence with Shakspere's Tragedy, in 5 Acts, of Hamlet: Prince Of Denmark. Hamlet, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ... : To conclude with the Farce of the Young Widow: Lucy, Mrs. W. H. Hough ..
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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. 12
3. 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 ..
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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. 10
4. 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
5. City Museum, Fifth And Callowhill Streets. Lessees, Messrs. Sherzer & Zulich; Stage Manager, Mr. Lewis Baker; Fourteenth Night of the American Tragedian and Comedian, Mr. J. E. Murdoch, Second time here of the Grand Historical Romantic Tragedy, by Geo. H. Miles, of Baltimore, written expressly for Mr. Murdoch, and which has been some weeks in preparation, called De Soto, The Hero of the Mississippi, Which will be presented with New & Beautiful Scenery By Mr. Glessing. New and Appropriate Dresses, Appointments, &c. Look At The Cast Of Characters, Mrs. Alexina Fisher Baker As Ulah. This (Tuesday) Evening, Dec. 4, 1855, The performance will commence with the American Tragedy, in 5 Acts and 6 Tableaux, called De Soto The Hero of the Mississippi. De Soto, Commander of the Expedition against the Floridas, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ... : To conclude with the Farce of Poor Pillicoddy, Mr. John Peter Pillicoddy, Mr. T. B. Johnston ..
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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. 14
6. City Museum, Fifth And Callowhill Streets. Lessees, Messrs. Sherzer & Zulich; Stage Manager, Mr. Lewis Baker; 22d Night And Most Positively Last Appearance but Two Of the Eminent American Tragedian and Comedian, Mr. J. E. Murdoch who will personate Two of his most Popular Characters, By General Desire and for this Night only, the Great Comedy of Wine Works Wonders: Also, the Humorous Play of the Dramatist. Mrs. Alexina Fisher Baker In Both Pieces. On Thursday Evening, Dec. 13, 1855, The performance will commence with the Sparkling Comedy, in 3 Acts, of Wine Works Wonders Or, the Inconstant. Altered from the original text of Farquhar, and adapted for modern representation by Mr. Murdoch. Look At This Great Cast Of Characters. Young Mirabel, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ... : To conclude with Reynold's Dashing Comedy, in 3 Acts, of the Dramatist Or, Die All, Die Nobly. Vapid, the Dramatist, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ..
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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. 3
7. City Museum, Fifth And Callowhill Streets. Lessees, Messrs. Sherzer & Zulich; Stage Manager, Mr. Lewis Baker; Attraction! Attraction! Attraction! Look At This Great Combination, The Splendid American Tragedy of De Soto, The Hero of the Mississippi, And the Grand Comical Tragical Superiferous Play of the Critic, Or A Tragedy Rehearsed. The Magnificent Scenery Of the Tragedy, by Glessing, the Striking Tableaux, Excellent Dresses, Fine Acting &c call forth the Enthusiasm of Crowded and Delighted Audiences. Twentieth Night of the Eminent American Tragedian and Comedian, Mr. J. E. Murdoch Who will appear in Two of his Best Parts--De Soto, in the Tragedy , and Puff the Author, in the Afterpiece. Mrs. Alexina Fisher Baker In her successful character of Ulah. On Tuesday Evening, Dec. 11th, 1855, The performance will commence with the American Tragedy (written by Geo. H. Miles, of Baltimore, expressly for Mr. Murdoch,) in Five Acts and Six Tableaux, called De Soto The Hero of the Mississippi. De Soto, Commander of the Expedition against the Floridas, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ... : To conclude with the Grand Historical Tragical Comical Indescribability called the Critic: Or, A Tragedy Rehearsed. Mr. Puff, the Author, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ..
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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. 2
8. City Museum, Fifth And Callowhill Streets. Lessees, Messrs. Sherzer & Zulich; Stage Manager, Mr. Lewis Baker; Last Night But Three Of The Eminent American Tragedian & Comedian Mr. J. E. Murdoch Who will appear this Evening, in his Great Character of Hamlet: Being the only opportunity the Public will have of witnessing this exquisite personation, as Mr. Murdoch's Engagement terminates on Saturday next. Mrs. Alexina Fisher Baker As Ophelia. Wednesday Evening, Dec. 12th, 1855, The performance will commence with Shakspere's Tragedy, in 5 Acts, of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark. Hamlet, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ... : To conclude with the Gloriously Funny Farce caled 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. 5
9. City Museum, Fifth And Callowhill Streets. Lessees, Messrs. Sherzer & Zulich; Stage Manager, Mr. Lewis Baker; Benefit Of the eminent American Tragedian and Comedian, Mr. J. E. Murdoch Who will ... occasion in Two Of HIs Best Characters As Evelyn And Vapid. Mrs. Alexina Fisher Baker As Clara Douglas And Marianne. Observe this Unusual Combination of Attractions This (Friday) Evening, Nov. 30, 1855, The performance will commence with Bulwer's Comedy, in 5 Acts, called Money "'Tis a very good world we live in, To lend, or to spend, or to give in; But to beg, or to borrow, or get a man's own, 'Tis a very worst world that ever was known." Alfred Evelyn, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ... : To conclude with Reynolds' dashing Comedy, in 3 Acts, called the Dramatist Or, Die All, Die Nobly. Vapid, the Dramatist, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ..
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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. 6
10. City Museum, Fifth And Callowhill Streets. Lessees, Messrs. Sherzer & Zulich; Stage Manager, Mr. Lewis Baker; Thanksgiving Day And Evening, Two Grand Performances At 2 1/2 o'clock this Afternoon, and 7 1/2 o'clock this Evening. Fourth Night of the Eminenet American Tragedian and Comedian, Mr. J. E. Murdoch Who will appear for this night only as Claude Melnotte, together With Mrs. Alexina Fisher Baker In the Character of Pauline. The Capital Drama of the Printer's Apprentice, From the French Play, "Le Gamin de Paris." On Thursday Afternoon, Nov. 22, 1855, The Doors will open at 2 o'clock, the Performance will commence at half-past 2 o'clock, with the Excellent Drama, from the French, called the Printer's Apprentice, Joseph, the Apprentice, Mrs. Alexina Fisher Baker ... To conclude with the Farce of Poor Pillicoddy. Mr. John Peter Pillicoddy, Mr. T. B. Johnston ... : On Thursday Evening, Nov. 22d, 1855, The Performance will commence with Bulwer's Great Play of the Lady Of Lyons, Which will be produced, on this occasion, with a most Unusual Combination of ability, embodying a Cast of Unapproachable Excellence. Claude Melnotte, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ... To conclude with the Farce of the Young Widow: Lucy, Mrs. W. H. Hough ..
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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. 7
11. City Museum, Fifth And Callowhill Streets. Lessees, Messrs. Sherzer & Zulich; Stage Manager, Mr. Lewis Baker; Another Great Bill For Saturday Night. The Eminent American Tragedian and Comedian, Mr. J. E. Murdoch In Schiller's Tragic Play of The Robbers, Received on its first representation with the most Enthusiastic Applause, by a house crowded in every part. Mrs. Alexina Fisher Baker as Amelia and also in the character of Margery, in the Rough Diamond. This (Saturday) Evening, Dec. 1, 1855 The performance will commence with Schiller's Play, in 5 Acts, called the Robbers: Or, The Forests of Bohemia. Charles De Moor, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ... : To conclude with the Capital Farce called the Rough Diamond, Margery, Mrs. Alexina Fisher Baker ..
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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. 4
12. City Museum, Fifth And Callowhill Streets. Lessees, Messrs. Sherzer & Zulich; Stage Manager, Mr. Lewis Baker; Fifteenth Night of the American Tragedian and Comedian, Mr. J. E. Murdoch, Unequivocal Success Of the Grand Historical Romantic Tragedy, by Geo. H. Miles, of Baltimore, written expressly for Mr. Murdoch, and which has been some weeks in preparation, called De Soto, The Hero of the Mississippi, Which will be presented with New and Beautiful Scenery, by Mr. Glessing, New and Appropriate Dresses, Appointments, &c. First Time in this city of the last New Comedy, now playing in London and New York with Great Success, called the Little Treasure, Mrs. Alexina Fisher Baker As Gertrude, the Little Treasure, and also as Ulah, in the Tragedy. On Wednesday Evening, Dec. 5, 1855, The performance will commence with the American Tragedy, in 5 Acts and 6 Tableaux, called De Soto The Hero of the Mississippi. De Soto, Commander of the Expedition against the Floridas, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ... : To conclude with the last New Comedy, in 2 Acts, just received from London, called the Little Treasure, Gertrude, Daughter of Sir Charles and Lady Howard, Mrs. Alexina Fisher Baker ..
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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. 8
13. City Museum, Fifth And Callowhill Streets. Lessees, Messrs. Sherzer & Zulich; Stage Manager, Mr. Lewis Baker; Benefit Of The Eminent American Tragedian and Comedian, Mr. J. E. Murdoch On which occasion he will have the honor of appearing in Two Of His Most Popular Characters, Mrs. Alexina Fisher Baker As Mrs. Haller and Katharine, with a Splendid Cast in the other Characters. This (Friday) Evening, Nov. 23d, 1855, The performance will commence with Kotzebue's fine Play, in 5 Acts, of the Stranger: Or, Misanthropy and Repentance. Stranger, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ... : To conclude with Shakspere's beautiful Comedy entitled Katharine & Petruchio Or, The Taming Of A Shrew. Petruchio, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ..
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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. 9