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1. Chestnut St. Theatre. Every evening this and next week, matinees, Wednesday and Saturday extra matinees, Christmas and New Years' afternoons. Two weeks only, commencing Monday, December 21 ... Charles Frohmans' Comedians presenting Mr. Wilkinson's widows, a comedy farce in three acts constructed and developed upoon the basis of Alexander Bisson's "Feu Toupinel" by William Gillette. ...; the characters concerned are ... Mr. Percival Perrin, a literary man, Joseph Holland ..
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Contributor:
Holland, Joseph (actor); Morrell Brothers (printer)
Date:
1891
Language:
English
Publisher:
Morrell Brothers, show printers 511-513 Arch Street, 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. 101; Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 18 no. 102
2. New Theatre. At the request of many Ladies and Gentlemen, the entertainments will commence with Tom & Jerry. Third Night of Tom & Jerry; And, (For The Second Time Here) a Correct Model of the Treading Mill, Will be presented in the course of the piece, 14 feet long, and 4 feet in diameter, being an exact representation of the original one. Monday Evening, April 28, 1823, Will be presented, (3d time) an Extravaganza Burletta of Fun, Frolic, Fashion and Flash, in 3 acts, called Tom and Jerry, Or Life in London. As performed at the Adelphi Theatre, London, for the unprecedented time of 150 nights, nearly in succession, and at the principal Minor Theatres in England, and now performing in New York, with unexampled applause. Written by W. Moncrief, Esq. author of "Rochester," &c. and dramatized from the celebrated and popular work of the same title, written by Pierce Egan, Esq. With New Scenery, Dresses & Decorations. Scenery by Messrs. H. Warren, J. Jefferson, Renaud & Darley. The Scenery and Dresses are copied from the Plates of the above mentioned work, executed by the celebrated Artists J. B. & Wm Cruckshank. Squire Hawthorn, Mr. Warren. ... : After which, (by particular desire) a new Comedy, called The Two Pages Of Frederick the Great. Translated from the French by T. R. Planche, and performed in London with great applause. Frederick the Great, Mr. H. Wallack. ..
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Contributor:
Planche, T. R. (translator)
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. 11
3. Chestnut St. Theatre. Nixon & Zimmerman, Proprietors and Managers; Geo. Kemerle, Treasurer. Charles Semple, Gas Machinist and Engineer. Wm. Clark, Master Carpenter. Geo. Hershberger, Property Master. Every Evening This Week. Matinees: Wednesday, Thursday (New Year's Day) and Saturday. Francis Wilson And Company, From The Broadway Theatre, N.Y. Presenting for the First Time Here A New Operetta In 3 Acts, Entitled The Merry Monarch; Under the management of Mr. A. H. Canby. Libretto by, J. Cheever Goodwin; Music by, Woolson Morse; Orchestration by, John Philip Sousa. Cast Of Characters. King Anso IV., the Merry Monarch, Mr. Francis Wilson ..
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Contributor:
Wilson, Francis, 1854-1935 (actor); Morrell Brothers (printer)
Date:
1891
Language:
English
Publisher:
Morrell Brothers, Show Printers, 511-513 Arch Street, 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. 103; Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 18 no. 104
4. Chestnut Street Theatre. Grand Spectacular Production of the Merchant of Venice
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Date:
1878
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. 105
5. 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
6. 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
7. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 21, 1869. Third Week Of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Last Night but One of Mary Warner, Written expressly for Miss Bateman by Mr. Tom Taylor, and acted by her with Immense Success at the Haymarket Theatre, London, and Booth's Theatre, New York. Miss Bateman will be supported by Mr. George Jordan and Miss Virginia Francis. Tuesday Evening, Dec'r 21st, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-La Gazza Ladra, Rossini, After which the Domestic Drama, in Four Acts, of great interest, written by Tom Taylor, of Mary Warner, And produced with New Scenery by George Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright and Assistants. Properties by E. Wood and Assistants, and the following Strong Cast: Mary Warner, Miss Bateman ..
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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. 124
8. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 20, 1869. Third Week Of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Last Night but Two of Mary Warner, Written expressly for her by Mr. Tom Taylor, and acted by her with Immense Success at the Haymarket Theatre, London, and Booth's Theatre, New York. Miss Bateman will be supported by Mr. George Jordan and Miss Virginia Francis. Monday Evening, Dec'r 20th, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-La Gazza Ladra, Rossini, After which the Domestic Drama, in Four Acts, of great interest, written by Tom Taylor, of Mary Warner, And produced with New Scenery by George Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright and Assistants. Properties by E. Wood and Assistants, and the following Strong Cast: Mary Warner, Miss Bateman ..
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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. 123
9. New Walnut St. Theatre, Acting & Stage Manager, Mr. E. F. Keach, Business Manager, Mr. Jos. D. Murphy, Prompter, Mr. Wm. Reed, Doors open at half-past 6 o'clock. The Curtain will rise at 7. Anniversary of Washington's Birth-Day. Second Night Of The Distinguished American Actor, Mr. J. E. Murdoch, Whose re-appearance in his Native City, was greeted by an Overwhelming Host of Admiring Patrons And will appear This Evening in his Renowned Character of Rover As acted by him at the Haymarket Theatre, with the most unqualified success, and elicited from the London Press, the highest encomiums, pronouncing Mr. Murdoch the Only Legitimate Personater Of Elegant Comedy. Tuesday Evening, February 22d, 1859, The Entertainments will commence with the Grand Overture, By The Orchestra, To be followed by the Sterling Comedy, in 5 Acts, entitled Wild Oats Or, The Strolling Actor. Rover, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ... : To conclude with the Laughable Farce called The Illustrious Stranger! Benjamin Bowbell, Mr. B. G. Rogers ..
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Date:
1859
Language:
English
Publisher:
U.S. Steam Power Book and Job Printing Office, 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 oversize no. 13
10. 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