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1. New Theatre. The managers respectfully state, that for the better accommodation of the public, the office for the sale of Box Tickets, is now placed within the Vestibule, the nearest door to Sixth Street. The public are respectfully informed that Mr. Wallack Is Engaged for Five Nights only, and will appear on Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Friday Evening, January 17, 1823, Will be presented the Tragedy of Pizarro; Or, the Death of Rolla. Spaniards. Pizarro, Mr. Wood. ... : After which, the favourite Farce of The Mock Doctor; Or, the Dumb Lady Cur'd. Translated from the French. Sir Jasper, Mr. Hathwell. ..
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Wallack, James William, 1795-1864 (actor); Wallack, Henry John, 1790-1870 (actor); Wallack, James William, 1818-1873 (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. 39
2. New Theatre. Performance every evening this week. The managers respectfully state, that for the better accomodation of the public, the office for the sale of box tickets, is now placed within the vestibule, the nearest door to Sixth Street. Last night of Mr. Wallack's engagement. Thursday evening, January 23, 1823, will be presented, (by particular desire) the tragedy of Pizarro; or, The death of Rolla. Pizarro, Mr. Wood. ... : After which the musical farce of The devil to pay, or, Wives metamorphosed. Sir John Loverule, Mr. Darley. ..
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Contributor:
Wallack, James William, 1795-1864 (actor); Wallack, Henry John, 1790-1870 (actor); Wallack, James William, 1818-1873 (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. 44
3. New Theatre. Friday Evening, January 10, 1823, Will be presented, the celebrated Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. Hamlet, Mr. Cooper. ... : After which, a favourite Farce, (not acted these 12 years) called The Mock Doctor; Or, the Dumb Lady Cur'd. Sir Jasper, Mr. Hathwell. ..
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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 18 no. 35
4. New Theatre. Saturday Evening, January 4, 1823, Will be presented the celebrated Tragedy of The Robbers. And now performed from the copy originally performed at this Theatre. Written by Schiller. Maximillian, Count de Moor, Mr. Wheatly. ... : After which, a new Comedy, called The Two Pages Of Frederick the Great. Translated from the French by T. R. Planche, and performed in London with great applause. With New Dresses, &c, 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. 33
5. New Theatre. Friday Evening, January 3, 1823, Will be presented (3d time this Season,) the celebrated Tragedy of Virginius; Or, the Liberation of Rome. Written by Sheridan Knowles, Esq. and performed in London, Boston, &c. with great success. Virginius, a Centurion, Mr. Cooper. ... : After which, the Comic Opera of The Prize; Or, 2, 5, 3, 8. Dr. Lenitive, Mr. Jefferson. ..
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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 18 no. 32
6. New Theatre. Last Night of Virginius this season. Friday Evening, January 31, 1823, Will be presented the celebrated Tragedy of Virginius: Or, the Liberation of Rome. Written by Sheridan Knowles, Esq. and performed in London, Boston, &c. with great success. Virginius, a Centurion, Mr. Cooper, (for the last time this season.) ... : After which will be performed, (for the first time) a Comic piece, in 2 acts, called The Phrenologist; Or, the Organs of the Brain. Translated from the German of Kotzebue, and adapted to the English Stage By A Gentleman Of This City. Baron Ruckenmark, Mr. Burke. ..
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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 18 no. 49
7. New Theater. The managers respectfully state, that for the better accommodation of the public, the office for the sale of box tickets, is now placed within the vestibule, the nearest door to Sixth Street. Saturday evening, January 25, 1823, will be presented Shakspeare's celebrated tragedy of Othello, Moor of Venice. Othello, Mr. Cooper. ... : after which, a favourite farce, called the Rendezvous; or, Hide and seek. Quake, Mr. Burke. ..
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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 18 no. 46
8. 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
9. New Theatre. Mr. Booth's Second Appearance. Wednesday Evening, February 19, 1823, Will be presented a celebrated Play, called the Iron Chest; Or, Honour's Victim. Written by the Author of the Mountaineers, Poor Gentleman, &c. and founded on Mr. Godwin's celebrated Novel of Caleb Williams. Sir Edward Mortimer, Mr. Booth. ... : After which a favourite Farce, called The Citizen. Old Philpot, 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. 61
10. 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
11. New Theatre. Third Night of Mr. Booth's Engagement. Friday Evening, February 21, 1823, Will be presented the Comedy of A New Way To Pay Old Debts. Sir Giles Overreach, Mr. Booth. ... : After which a Comic Farce, called Dead Alive. Sir W. Weathercock, 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. 62
12. New Theatre. Last Week but One. For the Benefit of Mr. & Mrs. H. Wallack. Wednesday Evening, April 16, 1823, Will be performed, (for the first and only time this season) the much admired Melo-Drama of Therese, The Orphan of Geneva. Translated by Mr. John Howard Payne, from the French piece of that name, written by Mr. Victor, and performed at the Theatres of Paris and London with the most distinguished success. Carwin, the Advocate, Mr. H. Wallack. ... : After which, a Comic Interlude, (never acted here) called Is He Jealous? Or, a Peep into the Boudoir. Mr. Belmour, Mr. Wemyss. ... After which, will be presented a Divertisement of Singing, Recitation and Dancing: A favourite Dance by Miss Hathwell; An Italian Dance by Mrs. H. Wallack; ... The whole to conclude with, (for the first time these five years) the popular Drama of the Blind Boy. Stanislaus, Mr. Wheatly. ..
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Contributor:
Wallack, Henry John, 1790-1870 (actor); Wallack, Henry John, Mrs (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. 8
13. New Theatre. The Last Night but One of Mr. Mathews' Appearance in Philadelphia. Thursday Evening, March 27, 1823, Will be presented, a Comedy, in 5 acts (not performed here these ten years) called Such Things Are. Written by Mrs. Inchbald, Author of Every One has his Fault, Wedding Day, Wives as they Were, &c. The Honorable Mr. Twineall, Mr. Mathews, ... : After which, (for the last time) a Coloquial, Ventriloquial, HIc et Ubiquetical Trifle, called A Christmas at Brighton. ..
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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. 78
14. New Theatre. Mr. Mathews' Eighth Night. Saturday Evening, March 8, 1823, Will be presented, (by particular desire) a celebrated Comedy, called the Heir At Law. doctor Panglos, Mr Mathews. ... : After which will be presented, (for the fourth and last time) the Comic Farce of Monsieur Tonson. Founded on the celebrated tale of that name, and performed in London with great applause. Monsieur Morbleu, 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. 70
15. New Theatre. Mr. Mathews' Tenth Night. Wednesday Evening, March 12, 1823, Will be presented, First Time In This City, An entirely new Entertainment, in 3 acts, The whole of the Characters by Mr. Mathews, called Country Cousins, And the Sights of London. ... : Part III. A Coloquial, Ventriloquial, Hic et Ubiquetical Trifle, called A Christmas at Brighton. ..
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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. 72
16. New Theatre. The Curtain will rise, for the future, at 7 o'clock, precisely Mr. Warren's Benefit. Wednesday Evening, April 9, 1823, Will be presented a Prelude, called the Manager in Distress. Written by George Colman, Esq. The Manager, Mr. Wheatly. ... : After which, First Time In This City, A New Historical Drama, called Guy Fawkes; Or, Gunpowder Treason. Performed in London with great applause. With new additional Scenery and Dresses. King James, Mr. Darley. ... The whole to conclude with the Farce of The King & Miller of Mansfield. King Henry the 7th, Mr. H. Wallack. ..
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Contributor:
Warren, William, 1767-1832 (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. 84
17. New Theatre. The Curtain will rise, for the future, at 7 o'clock, precisely. Friday Evening, April 11, 1823, Will be presented a celebrated Tragedy, called The Revenge. Written by Dr. Young. Zanga, by a Gentleman, Who has never appeared upon the stage. ... : After which, (first time this season) a new Melo-Drama, called the Warlock of the Glen. Performed in London, New York and Boston, with great applause. Clanronald, Laird of Glencairn, Mr. Darley. ..
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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 18 no. 85
18. New Theatre. First night of Tom & Jerry, or Life in London. Friday Evening, April 25, 1823, Will be presented, (first 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. ... : Previous to which, will be preformed the Comic Opera of Turn Out. Restive, Mr. Warren. ..
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Date:
1823
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 18 no. 9
19. New Theatre. Last Week but One. Mr. Jefferson's Benefit. Monday Evening, April 14, 1823, Will be presented a Comedy, in 5 acts, called The Brothers; Or, The Shipwreck. Written by R. Cumberland, Esq. Author of the West-Indian, Fashionable Lover, Wheel of Fortune, &c. Sir Benjamin Dove, Mr. Jefferson. ... : After which, the Musical Farce, called My Grandmother; Or, The Living Picture. Sir Matt Medley, Mr. Francis. ... After which will be revived, a favourite afterpiece, called A Roland for an Oliver. Written by Thomas Morton, Esq. Author of the Way to Get Married, Town and Country, the Slave, Speed the Plough, &c. &c. Sir Mark Chase, Mr. Warren. ..
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Contributor:
Jefferson, Joseph, 1774-1832 (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. 87
20. New Theatre. Last Week but One. Mrs. Entwisle's Benefit. Saturday Evening, April 19, 1823, Will be performed the Comedy of the Jealous Wife. Written by George Colman, Esq. Mr. Oakly, Mr. Duff, (his first appearance these three years) ... : To which will be added, the favourite Comic Opera, in 2 acts, of Three and the Deuce. Pertinax Single, Mr. Duff. ..
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Contributor:
Entwistle, Mrs., 1780- (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. 88
21. New Theatre. Saturday Evening, January 11, 1823, Will be presented, (not acted these 9 years) a new Tragedy, in 5 acts, called Remorse. Written by S. T. Coleridge, Esq. Marquis Valdez, Mr. Wheatly. ... : To which will be added, a Comedy, called Three Weeks after Marriage; Or, what we must all come to. Sir Charles Racket, Mr. Wemyss. ..
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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 18 no. 36
22. New Theatre. Performance Every Evening This Week. The managers respectfully state, that for the better accommodation of the public, the office for the sale of Box Tickets, is now placed within the Vestibule, the nearest door to Sixth Street. 4th Night of Mr. Wallack's Engagement. Tuesday Evening, January 21, 1823, Will be presented, (by particular desire) Shakspeare's Comedy of Much Ado about Nothing. Don Pedro, Mr. H. 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); 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. 42
23. New Theatre. The managers respectfully state, that for the better accommodation of the public, the office for the sale of Box Tickets, is now placed within the Vestibule, the nearest door to Sixth Street. 2d Night of Mr. Wallack's Engagement. Saturday Evening, January 18, 1823, Will be presented the Tragedy of Coriolanus; Or, the Roman Matron. Written by Shakspeare. Caius Marcius Coriolanus, Mr. Wallack, (his second appearance here these three years.) ... : After which, a Comic piece, in 2 acts, called Who's the Dupe. Old Doiley, Mr. Jefferson. ..
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Contributor:
Wallack, James William, 1795-1864 (actor); Wallack, Henry John, 1790-1870 (actor); Wallack, Henry John, Mrs., -1845 (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. 40
24. New Theatre. The managers respectfully state, that for the better accommodation of the public, the office for the sale of Box Tickets, is now placed within the Vestibule, the nearest door to Sixth Street. 3d Night of Mr. Wallack's Engagement. Monday Evening, January 20, 1823, Will be presented, (never performed here) a Comedy, in 5 acts, called Fraternal Discord. Translated from the German of Kotzbue by William Dunlap, Esq. and performed in New York, Charleston, and Boston, with great approbation. Captain Bertram, Mr. Wallack. ... : After which, the Comic Opera of The Children in the Wood. Walter, Mr. Wallack. ..
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Contributor:
Dunlap, William, 1766-1839 (translator); Wallack, James William, 1795-1864 (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. 41
25. New Theatre. The managers respectfully state, that for the better accommodation of the public, the office for the sale of Box Tickets, is now placed within the Vestibule, the nearest door to Sixth Street. Mr. Cooper's Benefit. Monday Evening, January 27, 1823, Will be presented the celebrated Tragedy of Brutus; Or, the Fall of Tarquin. Written by John Howard Payne. Lucius Junius, Mr. Cooper. ... : After which, 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 appluase. With New Dresses, &c. Frederick the Great, Mr. H. Wallack. ..
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Contributor:
Cooper, Thomas Abthorpe, 1776-1849 (actor); 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. 47
26. New Theatre. Mr. Mathews' Third Night. Friday Evening, February 28, 1823, Will be presented George Colman's admired Comedy, of the Heir At Law. Doctor Panglos, Mr. Mathews. ... : After which will be presented, (for the 2d time) the Comic Farce of Monsieur Tonson. Founded on the celebrated tale of that name, and performed in London with great applause. Monsieur Morbleu, 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. 65
27. New Theatre. Mr. Cooper & Mr. Wallack's Third Appearance. Friday Evening, February 7, 1823, Will be presented Shakspeare's celebrated Tragedy of Othello, Moor of Venice. Othello, Mr. Wallack. ... : To which will be added a favourite Farce, called the Prisoner at Large. Lord Esmond, Mr. T. Jefferson. ..
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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. 54
28. New Theatre. Mr. Booth's Second Night. The Managers respectfully inform the Public, that Mrs. Tatnall has not arrived from New York as expected, the following change of Characters will take place:-- Rosalie Somers, Mrs. Anderson. Maria, in the Citizen, Mrs. Entwisle. Friday Evening, April 4, 1823, Will be presented a Comedy, in 5 acts, called Town and Country; Or, Which Is Best? Reuben Glenroy, Mr. Booth. ... : After Which, The Favourite Farce Of The Citizen. Old Philpot, 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. 81
29. New Theatre. Mr. Mathews' Ninth Night. Mr. Mathew's 'At Home,' Monday Evening, March 10, 1823, Will be presented, First Time In This City, An entirely new Entertainment, in 3 acts, The whole of the Characters by Mr. Mathews, called a Trip To Paris. Consisting of Recitations, Stories, Anecdotes and Songs, Performed by him at the English Opera House, London, forty nights in one season, with universal approbation and applause. ... : Part III. - 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. 71
30. New Theatre. Mr. Mathews' Second Night. Wednesday Evening, February 26, 1823, Will be presented George Colman's admired Comedy, of the Poor Gentleman. Ollapod, Mr. Mathews. ... : To which will be added, the admired Farce of The Sleep Walker; Or, Which is the Lady? Somno, Mr. Mathews, in which character he will introduce the Comic Song of "The Humours of a London Play House;" And will give his Imitations of the following celebrated performers'. Mr. Kemble as Penruddock and Cardinal Woolsey. Mr. Cooke as Sir Pertinax M'Sycophant. Mr. Munden as Sir Abel Handy. Mr. Fawcett as Job Thornberry. Mr. Blanchard as Sir Simon Rochdale. Mr. Bannister as Walter, in Children in the Wood. Mr. Kean as Richard the Third. Mr. Young as Hamlet, &c. &c. Sir Patrick Maguire, 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. 64
31. New Theatre. The Curtain will rise, for the future, at 7 o'clock, precisely. Mrs. Tatnall's Benefit, And Last Night of her Engagement. Saturday Evening, April 12, 1823, Will be presented the Tragedy of Pizarro; Or, The Death of Rolla. Spaniards. Pizarro, Mr. Wood. ... : To conclude with the favourite Melo-Drama of The Falls of Clyde. Written by George Soane, Esq. Author of the Innkeeper's Daughter, Bohemian, Peasant of Lucerne, &c. and performed in London with great applause. General Wilford, Mr. Hathwell. ..
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Contributor:
Tatnall, Sam, Mrs., -1843 (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. 86
32. New Theatre. The managers respectfully state, that for the better accommodation of the public, the office for the sale of Box Tickets, is now placed within the Vestibule, the nearest door to Sixth Street. Mr. Wallack's Benefit And Last Night of his Appearance. Wednesday Evening, January 29, 1823, Will be presented the celebrated Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. Hamlet, Mr. Wallack, (first time here these three years). ... : After which, (by most particular desire) 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 general applause. Dashall, Mr. Wallack. ..
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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. 48
33. New Theatre. Nights of performance this week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Mr. Cooper & Mr. Wallack's Second Appearance. Wednesday Evening, February 5, 1823, Will be presented the celebrated Tragedy of Douglas; Or, the Noble Shepherd. Written by the Rev. Mr. Home. Young Norval, Mr. Wallack. ... : To which will be added a favourite Melo-Drama, called A Tale of Mystery. Bonamo, Mr. Hathwell. ..
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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. 53
34. New Theatre. On account of the length of the Entertainments, the performance on this Evening will commence at a quarter past six o'clock. The profits of this Nights Entertainments will be respectfully offered in aid of the Fire Engine & Hose Companies, Of the City and Districts. Saturday Evening, February 15, 1823, Will be presented a Musical Drama, called Rob Roy Macgregor; Or, Auld Lang Syne. Founded on the popular tale of Rob Roy. The Drama written by J. Pocock, Esq. author of the Miller and his Men, Zembuca, Libertine, &c. With the original Scots' Music, arranged by Mr. Bishop. Sir Frederick Vernon, Mr. Wheatly. ... : After which, (for the first time here) a new Comic piece, called Fire & Water. Captain Hurry, Mr. Jefferson. ... The whole to conclude with the Farce of The Day after the Wedding; Or, a Wife's First Lesson. Colonel Freelove, Mr. Wemyss. ..
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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 18 no. 59
35. New Theatre. Mr. Mathews' Sixth Night. Wednesday Evening, March 5, 1823, Will be presented, a Musical Drama, called, Rob Roy Macgregor. Or, Auld Lang Syne. Founded on the popular tale of Rob Roy. The Drama written by J. Pocock, Esq. author of the Miller and his Men, Zembuca, Libertine, &c. With the original Scots' Music, arranged by Mr. Bishop. Bailie Nicol Jarvie, Mr. Mathews. ... : After which will be presented, (for the 3d time, by particular desire) the Comic Farce of Monsieur Tonson. Founded on the celebrated tale of that name, and performed in London with great applause. Monsieur Morbleu, 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. 68
36. 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
37. New Theatre. Last Night but One of Mr. Mathews' Engagement. Monday Evening, March 17, 1823, Mr. Mathews will have the honor of presenting his Mail Coach Adventures. ... : Part III. Mr. Mathews will Represent the Pleasures of a Sea Voyage in The Polly Packet. Passengers Per Polly: Daniel O'Rourke, Steward of the Polly. ..
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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. 74
38. New Theatre. Ticket Night, For the Benefit of the Doorkeepers, Police Officers, and others employed in the Theatre. Wednesday Evening, April 23, 1823, Will be presented, (not acted this season) the Comedy of Speed the Plough. Sir Philip Blandford, Mr. Wood. ... : After which, (last time this season) 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:
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. 89
39. New Theatre. Mrs. Tatnall's Fourth Appearance, And Last Night but One of her Engagement. Wednesday Evening, January 8, 1823, Will be presented (not acted these 3 years) a celebrated Tragedy, in 5 acts called Adelgitha; Or, the Fruits of a Single Error. Written by M. G. Lewis, Esq. author of the Castle Spectre, Adrian & Orrilla, Wood Daemon, &c. Michael Ducas, Emperor of Byzantium, Mr. Wood. ... : To which will be added (by particular desire) the Comic Opera of The Highland Reel. Laird of Coll, Mr. Hathwell. ..
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Contributor:
Tatnall, Sam, Mrs., -1843 (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. 34
40. New Theatre. Performance Every Evening This Week. The managers respectfully state, that for the better accommodation of the public, the office for the sale of Box Tickets, is now placed within the Vestibule, the nearest door to Sixth Street. Last Night but One of Mr. Wallack's Engagement. Wednesday Evening, January 22, 1823, Will be presented the Musical Play of The Mountaineers. Octavian, Mr. Wallack. ... : After which, (not acted these 3 years) 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 general applause. Dashnall, Mr. Wallack. ..
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Contributor:
Wallack, James William, 1795-1864 (actor); Wallack, Henry John, Mrs., -1845 (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. 43
41. New Theatre. Last Night but Two of Mr. Cooper & Mr. Wallack's Appearance. Monday Evening, February 10, 1823, Will be presented, (not acted these 11 years) the celebrated Tragedy of King John. Written by Shakspeare. King John, Mr. Cooper. ... : To which will be added, a Comic Opera, called the Agreeable Surprise. Sir Felix Friendly, Mr. Burke. ..
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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. 56
42. 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
43. New Theatre. Mr. Mathews' First Night. Monday Evening, February 24, 1823, Will be presented, a celebrated comedy, called the Road to Ruin. Goldfinch, Mr. Mathews, in which character he will introduce the celebrated comic songs of "The Mail Coach," and "Prime, Bang up." Mr. Dornton, Mr. Warren. ... : After which will be presented, (for the first time) the comic Farce of Monsieur Tonson. Founded on the celebrated tale of that name, and performed in London with great applause. Monsieur Morbleu, 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. 63
44. New Theatre. Mr. Mathews' Benefit. Friday Evening, March 7, 1823, Will be presented a favourtie Comedy, called Wild Oats; Or, the Strolling Gentlemen. Written by the Author of the Poor Soldier, the Agreeable Surprise, Young Quaker, &c. Jack Rover, (with Imitations) Mr. Mathews. ... : After which, (second time) the new Farce of 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. 69
45. 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
46. 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
47. New Theatre. Mr. Mathews' Last Night but Two. Mr. Mathews 'At Home.' Saturday Evening, March 15, 1823, Will be presented, Second and Last Time, An entirely new Entertainment, in 3 acts, The whole of the Characters by Mr. Mathews, called a Trip To Paris. ... : Part III. - 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. 73
48. New Theatre. Mr. Booth's Benefit And Last Appearance here. Mrs. Duff's first appearance these 6 years. Monday Evening, April 7, 1823, Will be presented the celebrated Tragedy of The Distrest Mother. Translated from the Andromaque of Racine, by Ambrose Philips. Orestes, Mr. Booth. ... : After which the favourite Farce of the Mayor of Garrat; Or, the Henpeck'd Cockney. Jerry Sneak, (in which he will introduce a Comic Song,) Mr. Booth. ..
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Contributor:
Booth, Junius Brutus, 1796-1852 (actor); Duff, Mary Ann, 1795-1857 (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. 83
49. New Theatre. Mr. Mathews' Benefit. Friday Evening, March 21, 1823, Mr. Mathews will present the last Entertainment, in which he performed in London, interspersed with Songs, Anecdotes, Imitations, &c. Called The Youthful Days Of 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. 76
50. Philadelphia Theatre. Performance Every Evening. First Time This Season. Tuesday Evening, Dec. 16, 1823, Will be presented, an Extravaganza Burletta of Fun, Frolic, Fashion and Flash, in 3 acts, called Tom & Jerry; Or, Life in London. As performed at the Adelphi Theatre, London, for the unprecedented time of 150 nights, n arly in succession, and at the principal Minor Theatres in England, and now performing in New York, with unexampled applause.--Written by W. Moncriff, 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 and Decorations--Scenery by Messrs. H. Warren, J. Jefferson, Renaud and 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. ..
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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 21A no. 119
51. Philadelphia Theatre. Performance Every Evening. Mr. Booth's Fourth Night, And Last But Two Of His Engagement. Monday Evening, Dec. 22, 1823, Will be presented Shakspeare's celebrated Tragedy of King Lear, And his Three Daughters. King Lear, Mr. Booth. ... : After which, the Musical Farce, called My Grandmother; Or, The Living Picture. Sir Matthew Medley, Mr. Francis. ..
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Contributor:
Booth, Junius Brutus, 1796-1852 (actor); Francis, William, 1756 or 1757-1826 (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 21A no. 120
52. New Theatre. Second Night of the Law of Java, and the Wood Deamon. Monday Evening, January 6, 1823, Will be presented (Second Time Here) a new Musical Drama, called The Law of Java. Written by George Colman, the younger. The Music by Mr. Bishop. The Emperor of Java, Mr. Wheatly. ... : After which, will be revived, M. G. Lewis' Grand Romantic Drama, (taken from the German ) in 3 acts, called the Wood Daemon; Or, the Clock has Struck. The new Scenery and Decorations, designed and executed by Messrs. H. Warren, J. Jefferson, I. Darley, and Renaud. Hardyknute, Mr. H. 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 18 no. 5
53. New Theatre. The managers respectfully state, that for the better accommodation of the public, the office for the sale of Box Tickets, is now placed within the Vestibule, the nearest door to Sixth Street. Friday Evening, January 24, 1823, Will be presented, (first time these 5 years) the celebrated Tragedy of The Gamester. Written by Dr. Edward Moore. Beverly, Mr. Cooper. ... : After which the Farce of The Blue Devils. Written by George Colman, Esq. James Megrim, Mr. Jefferson. ..
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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 18 no. 45
54. New Theatre. The managers respectfully inform the public, that Mr. Booth, Of the Theatres Royal, Drury Lane, and Covent Garden, is Engaged for a few nights, and will make his first appearance in this city on Monday Evening, February 17, 1823, In the Tragedy of Richard The Third. Richard, Duke of Gloster, Mr. Booth. ... : After which a favourite Farce, called the Spoil'd Child. Old Pickle, 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. 60
55. New Theatre. Monday Evening, January 13, 1823, Will be presented Maturin's admired Tragedy of Bertram; Or, the Castle of St. Aldobrand. Bertram, Mr. Cooper. ... : After which, (Third Time) M. G. Lewis' Grand Romantic Drama, (taken from the German ) in 3 acts, called the Wood Daemon; Or, the Clock has Struck. The new Scenery and Decorations, designed and executed by Messrs. H. Warren, J. Jefferson, I. Darley, and Renaud. Hardyknute, Mr. H. 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 18 no. 6
56. New Theatre. Nights of performance this week, Monday, Wednesday, Thursdsy, Friday and Saturday. The managers respectfully state, that for the better accommodation of the public, the office for the sale of Box Tickets, is now placed within the Vestibule, the nearest door to Sixth Street. Last Night of Mrs. Tatnall's Engagement. Thursday Evening, January 16, 1823, Will be presented, (by particular desire) the Tragedy of The Apostate. Written by Richard Sheil, Esq. and performed in London, Dublin, and New York, with great approbation. Hemeya, the Descendant of the Moorish Kings, Mr. Wilson. ... : After which the Farce of The Spoil'd Child. Old Pickle, Mr. Burke. ..
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Contributor:
Tatnall, Sam, Mrs., -1843 (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. 38
57. New Theatre. Nights of performance this week, Monday, Wednesday, Thursdsy, Friday and Saturday. The managers respectfully state, that for the better accommodation of the public, the office for the sale of Box Tickets, is now placed within the Vestibule, the nearest door to Sixth Street. At the request of many Ladies and Gentlemen, Dr. Young's Tragedy of the Revenge is revived. Wednesday Evening, January 15, 1823, Will be presented a celebrated Tragedy, called The Revenge. Don Alonzo, Mr. Wood. ... : 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:
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. 37
58. New Theatre. First Night of the Law of Java, and the Wood Deamon. Wednesday Evening, January 1, 1823, Will be presented (First Time Here) a new Musical Drama, called The Law of Java. Written by George Colman, the younger. The Music by Mr. Bishop. The Emperor of Java, Mr. Wheatly. ... : After which, will be revived, M. G. Lewis' Grand Romantic Drama, (taken from the German ) in 3 acts, called the Wood Daemon; Or, the Clock has Struck. The new Scenery and Decorations, designed and executed by Messrs. H. Warren, J. Jefferson, I. Darley, and Renaud. Hardyknute, Mr. H. 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 18 no. 4
59. New Theatre. Nights of performance this week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. The public are most respectfully informed that Mr. Cooper & Mr. Wallack Are Engaged for 5 nights only, and will appear on Tuesday Evening, February 4, 1823, In the celebrated Tragedy of Venice Preserv'd; Or, a Plot Discover'd. Duke of Venice, Mr. Wheatly. ... : After which the favourite Farce of Three Week after Marriage; Or, what we must all come to. Sir Charles Racket, 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. 52
60. New Theatre. Nights of performance this week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Mrs. Tatnall's Benefit And Last Night of her Engagement. Monday Evening, February 3, 1823, Will be presented, (first time these 3 years) the Tragedy of Bellamira; Or, the Fall of Tunis. Written by the Author of the Apostate, Adelaide, &c. and performed at Covent Garden, Baltimore and Boston, with universal applause. Montalto, Mr. Wood. ... : After which the Farce of The Spoil'd Child. Old Pickle, Mr. Burke. ..
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Contributor:
Tatnall, Sam, Mrs., -1843 (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. 51
61. New Theatre. Mr. Cooper's Benefit And Last Appearance this season. Friday Evening, February 14, 1823, Will be presented a Comedy, called Rule a Wife and have a Wife. Leon, 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:
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. 58
62. New Theatre. Saturday Evening, February 1, 1823, Will be presented, (first time these 2 years) the Tragedy of Richard The Third. Richard, Duke of Gloster, Mr. Cooper. ... : After which will be performed, (for the 2d time) a Comic piece, in 2 acts, called The Phrenologist; Or, the Organs of the Brain. Translated from the German of Kotzebue, and adapted to the English Stage By A Gentleman Of This City. Baron Ruckenmark, Mr. Burke. ..
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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 18 no. 50
63. New Theatre. Mr. Mathews' Last Appearance. Saturday Evening, March 29, 1823, Will be presented the Comic Opera of the Review; Or, the Wags of Windsor. Caleb Quotem, Mr. Mathews. ... : After which, Mr. Mathews will Represent the Pleasures of a Sea Voyage in The Polly Packet. ... The whole to conclude with the Comic Farce of Monsieur Tonson. Founded on the celebrated tale of that name, and performed in London with great applause. Monsieur Morbleu, 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. 79
64. 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
65. New Theatre. Last Night of Mr. Mathews' Engagement. Wednesday Evening, March 19, 1823, Will be presented a celebrated Comedy, called the Road To Ruin. Goldfinch, Mr. Mathews, ... : After which, a Colloquial, Ventriloquial, Hic et Ubiquetical Trifle, called A Christmas at Brighton. ..
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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. 75
66. New Theatre. Mr. Booth's Last Appearance but One. Saturday Evening, April 5, 1823, Will be presented the Musical Play of the Mountaineers. Octavian, Mr. Booth. ... : After which, the much admired Melo-Drama of Ella Rosenberg. The Elector, Mr. Wheatly. ..
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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. 82
67. 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 to the Boxes and Pit. Friday Evening, Dec. 5, 1823, Will be presented the popular Historical Play of Damon & Pythias; Or, the Test of Friendship. Performed last season with the most distinguished success. Damon, a Senator, Mr. Cooper. ... : After which, the Comic Opera of No Song No Supper; Or, the Lawyer in the Sack. Frederick, Mr. Johnston. ..
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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. 32
68. Philadelphia Theatre. Performance Every Evening. The Doors will be opened at a quarter past 5, and the Curtain rise at precisely a quarter past 6 o'clock, until further notice. First Night of Adeline. Wednesday Evening, Dec. 31, 1823, Will be presented, (never performed here) a new Melo-Drama, in 3 acts, called Adeline; Or, The Victim Of Treachery. Adapted to the English Stage by J. H. Payne. Prince Durstein, Mr. Wheatly. ... : To which will be added the Comic Opera of Turn Out. Restive, Mr. Warren. ..
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Date:
1823
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21B no. 43
69. 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
70. 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 to the Boxes and Pit. Saturday Evening, Dec. 6, 1823, Will be presented the celebrated Tragedy of Virginius; Or, The Liberation of Rome. Written by Sheridan Knowles, Esq. and performed in London, Boston, &c. with distinguished success. Virginius, a Centurion, Mr. Cooper. ... : After which, (first time this season) a favourite Melo-Drama, called the Warlock of the Glen. Performed in London, New York, and Boston, with great applause. Clanronald, Laird of Glencairn, Mr. Darley. ..
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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. 33
71. Philadelphia Theatre. Performance Every Evening. Thursday Evening, Dec. 18, 1823, Will be preseuted the Musical Play of Rob Roy Macgregor; Or, Auld Lang Syne. Founded on the popular tale of Rob Roy. The Drama written by J. Pocock, Esq. author of the Miller and his Men, Zembuca, Libertine, &c. With the original Scots' Music arranged by Mr. Bishop. Sir Frederick Vernon, Mr. Wheatly. ... : After which, the admired Farce of The Rendezvous; Or, Hide and Seek. Quake, Mr. Burke. ..
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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. 39
72. Philadelphia Theatre. Performance Every Evening. Mr. Booth's Second Night. Friday Evening, Dec. 19, 1823, Will be presented a celebrated Play, called the Iron Chest; Or, Honour's Victim. Written by the Author of the Mountaineers, Poor Gentleman, &c. and founded on Mr. Goodwin's celebrated Novel of Caleb Williams. Sir Edward Mortimer, Mr. Booth. ... : After which, the Comic Opera of Lock & Key. Old Brummagem, Mr. Francis. ..
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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. 40
73. Philadelphia Theatre. Performance Every Evening. Wednesday Evening, Dec. 10, 1823, Will be presented the celebrated Tragedy of Virginius; Or, The Liberation of Rome. Written by Sheridan Knowles, Esq. and performed in London, Boston, &c. with distinguished success. Virginius, a Centurion, Mr. Cooper. ... : To which will be added, A New Farce, never acted here, called The Lady and the Devil. Wildlove, Mr. Wemyss. ..
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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. 36
74. Philadelphia Theatre. Performance Every Evening. Monday Evening, Dec. 8, 1823, Will be presented a Comedy, called the Wheel of Fortune. Written by the Author of the West Indian. Sir David Daw, Mr. Jefferson. ... : After which, the favourite Farce of Catherine and Petruchio; Or, The Taming of the Shrew. Petruchio, Mr. Cooper. ..
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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. 34
75. Philadelphia Theatre. Performance Every Evening. The Public are respectully informed that Mr. Booth is Engaged for a few nights, and will make his first appearance on Wednesday Evening, Dec. 17, 1823, In the Tragedy of Richard the Third. Richard, Duke of Gloster, Mr. Booth. ... : After which, the admired Farce of Fire & Water. Captain Hurry, Mr. Jefferson. ..
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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. 38
76. Philadelphia Theatre. Performance Every Evening. The Doors will be opened at a quarter past 5, and the Curtain rise at precisely a quarter past 6 o'clock, until further notice. Never Acted Here. Saturday Evening, Dec. 27, 1823, Will be presented, first time here, a new Historical Drama, called Joan of Arc, The Maid of Orleans. Performed in London upwards of Thirty Nights the last season. With New Additional Dresses and Decorations. Charles, 7th of France, Mr. Wood. ... : After which, (3d time this season) an Extravaganza Burletta of Fun, Frolic, Fashion and Flash, called Tom & Jerry; Or, Life in London. Squire Hawthorn, Mr. Warren. ..
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Date:
1823
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21B no. 41
77. Philadelphia Theatre. Performance Every Evening. The Doors will be opened at a quarter past 5, and the Curtain rise at precisely a quarter past 6 o'clock, until further notice. First Time Here. Tuesday Evening, Dec. 30, 1823, Will be presented a celebrated Comedy, in 5 acts, called The Fair American. Written by the Author of Wild Oats, Fontainbleau, Poor Soldier, Highland Reel, &c. &c. Performed in London, New York & Baltimore, with most distinguished success. Old Sadboy, Mr. Hathwell. ... : After which, a new Farce, called The Lady and the Devil. Wildlove, Mr. Wemyss. ..
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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. 42
78. Philadelphia Theatre. Performance Every Evening. Thursday Evening, Dec. 11, 1823, Will be presented, (first time this season) a new and interesting Drama, called The Spy; Or, A Tale of the Neutral Ground. Written by a Gentleman of New-York, and founded on the much admired Novel of that name. With additional Scenery and Dresses. Colonel Singleton, Mr. Duff. ... : To which will be added Sheridan's Petit Comedy of Saint Patrick's Day; Or, The Scheming Lieutenant. Lieutenant O'Connor, Mr. Burke. ..
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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. 37
79. 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
80. 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
81. New Theatre. Second Night of Tom & Jerry; And, (For The First 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. Saturday Evening, April 26, 1823, Will be presented, (2d 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. ... : Previous to which, will be preformed the Farce of The Comet; Or, He Would be an Astronomer. Plotwell, Mr. Jefferson. ..
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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 18 no. 10
82. New Theatre. Last Night of the Season. Wednesday Evening, April 30, 1823, Will be performed, For The First Time, A new Drama, called The North American. Written by a Lady. Lord Avon, Mr. Wilson. ... : After which, (fourth time here) 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. ..
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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 18 no. 12