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1. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, November 27, 1869. First Enoch Arden Matinee, The celebrated Drama, in Five Acts, written by Arthur Matthison, Esq., for Edwin Booth's Theatre, New York, Entitled Enoch Arden, Founded on Alfred Tennyson's great Poem, has been some time in active preparation and will be produced on This Saturday Afternoon. Doors open at 1 1/4 o'clock. To commence at 2. Saturday Afternoon, Nov. 27th, '69, The performance will commence with Overture-"Stradella," Flotow, After which will be presented the Drama, in 5 Acts, by Arthur Mathison, Esq., of Enoch Arden, With New Scenery by G. Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright and Assistants. Properties by E. Wood and Assistants. New Music by E. Mollenhauer and Simon Hassler. Enoch Arden, Chas. Walcot ..
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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. 100
2. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 3, 1869. The Great Dramatization of Mrs. H. B. Stowe's World-Famed Novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin in six acts and tableaux. The intense power and exquisite pathos of which have secured for it a success unequaled in American dramatic annals, and invested it in the popular regard, with Perennial Beauty and Freshness. Friday Evening, December 3d, 1869. The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"Uncle Tom," Hassler, After which the great Drama, in 6 Acts, entitled Uncle Tom's Cabin: or, Life Among the Lowly. Uncle Tom, W. H. Bailey ..
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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. 106
3. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 8, 1869. Third Night Of the Engagement of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear as Mary Warner, In the Domestic Drama of that name, written expressly for her by Mr. Tom Taylor, and acted by her with Immense Success at the Haymarket Theatre, London, & Booth's Theatre, New York. Miss Bateman will be supported by Mr. George Jordan and Miss Virginia Francis. Wednesday Evening, Dec. 8th, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"Romantic," Harold, 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, Wife of George, 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. 111
4. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 4, 1869. Saturday Matinee. The Great Dramatization of Mrs. H. B. Stowe's World-Famed Novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin in six acts and tableaux. The intense power and exquisite pathos of which have secured for it a success unequaled in American dramatic annals, and invested it in the popular regard, with Perennial Beauty and Freshness. Doors open at 1 1/4 o'clock. Commence at 2. Saturday Afternoon, Dec. 4th, '69, The performance will commence with Overture-"Uncle Tom," Hassler, After which the great Drama, in 6 Acts, entitled Uncle Tom's Cabin: or, Life Among the Lowly. Uncle Tom, W. H. Bailey ..
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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. 107
5. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 13, 1869. Seventh Night Of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear as Mary Warner, In the Domestic Drama of that name, 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'ber 13th, '69, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-L'Italiana in Algieri, 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, Wife of George, 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. 116
6. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 17, 1869. Benefit Of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear as Mary Warner, In the Domestic Drama of that name, 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. Friday Evening, Decem'r 17th, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-L'Italiana in Algieri, 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. 120
7. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 18, 1869. Twelfth Night Of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear as Mary Warner, In the Domestic Drama of that name, 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. Saturday Evening, Dec'r 18th, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-L'Italiana in Algieri, 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. 122
8. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 18, 1869. Saturday Matinee. The Great Dramatization of Mrs. H. B. Stowe's World-Famed Novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin in six acts and tableaux. The intense power and exquisite pathos of which have secured for it a success unequaled in American dramatic annals, and invested it in the popular regard, with Perennial Beauty and Freshness. Doors open at 1 1/4 o'clock. Commence at 2. Saturday Afternoon, Dec. 18th, '69, The performance will commence with Overture-"Uncle Tom," Hassler, After which the great Drama, in 6 Acts, entitled Uncle Tom's Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly, Uncle Tom, W. H. Bailey ..
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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. 121
9. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, April 21, 1870. Fourth Night Of The Emerald Ring, The Great and World-Renowned Comedians and Original Impersonators of Irish and Yankee Life, Mr. And Mrs. Barney Williams, Will appear, for the Fourth Time, in the Great Sensational Irish Darma, Written expressly for Mr. and Mrs. Williams, by John Brougham, Esq., entitled The Emerald Ring, Received Nightly by Large and Brilliant Audiences with Enthusiastic Applause. Thursday Evening, April 21, 1870, The performance will commence at eight o'clock, with Overture--To Emerald Ring, Withers, After which the successful Romantic Irish Drama, consisting of a Prologue and 3 Acts, entitled the Emerald Ring, The Piece produced with Beautiful Scenery, by G. Heilge; Machinery and Novel Mechanical Effects, etc. by Arthur Wright; Appointments, by E. Wood; Music, by Wm. Withers. Mike Macarty, Mr. Barney Williams ..
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Date:
1870
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 247
10. Theatre, Walnut Street, Vox Populi. The Public is respectfully informed that Mr. Booth Has arrived, and will appear this Evening, in his favourite Character of Richard Third. Thursday Evening, March 28, 1833. Will be presented Shakespeare's Tragedy of Richard the Third. Richard, Mr. Booth. ... : To conclude with the laughable Farce of the Irishman in London. Captain Seymour, Mr. Drummond. ..
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Booth, Junius Brutus, 1796-1852 (actor)
Date:
1833
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 28 no. 14
11. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, November 29, 1869. Great Success of Enoch Arden, The celebrated Drama, in Five Acts, witten by Arthur Matthison, Esq., for Edwin Booth's Theatre, N. York, entitled Enoch Arden, Founded on Alfred Tennyson's great Poem. Monday Evening, Nov. 29th, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"Il Pirato," Suppe, After which will be presented the Drama, in 5 Acts, by Arthur Matthison, Esq., of Enoch Arden, With New Scenery by G. Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright and Assistants. Properties by E. Wood and Assistants. New music by E. Mollenhauer and Simon Hassler. Enoch Arden, Chas. Walcot ... : To conclude with the American Comedy of the People's Lawyer. Robt. Howard, the People's Lawyer, Lewis Morrison ..
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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. 102
12. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, August 14, 1869. Opening night, A New Sensational Domestic Drama by the author of the "Orange Girl," called Duty, Saturday Evening, August 14th, 1869, The performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture--Incidental, Hassler, To conclude with an intensely interesting Sensation Drama, in a Prologue and Three Acts, by Henry Leslie, Esq., author of the "Orange Girl," &c., called Duty, With New Scenery, by George Heilge; Novel Mechanical Effects, by Arthur Wright; Appointments, by E. Wood; the Music, composed and arranged by Simon Hassler. Silas Engleheart, Mr Chas. Walcot ... : To commence with the Laughable Comedy, in One Act, of Sketches in India, Sally Scraggs, Mrs Chas. Walcot ..
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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. 1
13. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 2, 1869. The Great Dramatization of Mrs. H. B. Stowe's World-Famed Novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin in six acts and tableaux. The intense power and exquisite pathos of which have secured for it a success unequaled in American dramatic annals, and invested it in the popular regard, with Perennial Beauty and Freshness. Thursday Evening, Dec. 2d, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"Uncle Tom," Hassler, After which the great Drama, in 6 Acts, entitled Uncle Tom's Cabin: or, Life Among the Lowly. Uncle Tom, W. H. Bailey ..
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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. 105
14. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 10, 1869. Benefit Of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear as Mary Warner, In the Domestic Drama of that name, 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. Friday Evening, Dec. 10th, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"Romantic," Harold, 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, and the following Strong Cast: Mary Warner, Wife of George, 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. 113
15. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, November 27, 1869. Saturday Night, The celebrated Drama, in Five Acts, written by Arthur Matthison, Esq., for Edwin Booth's Theatre, New York, Entitled Enoch Arden, Founded on Alfred Tennyson's great Poem, and the Popular Drama of Robert Macaire. Saturday Evening, Nov. 27th, 1869, The performances will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"Stradella," Flotow, After which will be presented the Drama, in 5 Acts, by Arthur Mathison, Esq., of Enoch Arden, With New Scenery by G. Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright and Assistants. Properties by E. Wood and Assistants. New Music by E. Mollenhauer and Simon Hassler. Enoch Arden, Chas. Walcot ... : To conclude with the Comic Drama, in 2 Acts, of Robert Macaire. Robert Macaire, Chas. Walcot ..
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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. 101
16. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 1, 1869. The Great Dramatization of Mrs. H. B. Stowe's World-Famed Novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin in six acts and tableaux. The intense power and exquisite pathos of which have secured for it a success unequaled in American dramatic annals, and invested it in the popular regard, with Perennial Beauty and Freshness. Wednesday Evening, Dec. 1, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clock, with Overture-"Uncle Tom," Hassler, After which the great Drama, in 6 Acts, entitled Uncle Tom's Cabin: or, Life Among the Lowly. Uncle Tom, W. H. Bailey ... : Title of second play through to first named actor ..
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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. 104
17. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 15, 1869. Ninth Night Of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear as Mary Warner, In the Domestic Drama of that name, 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. Wednesday Evening, Dec. 15th, '69, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-L'Italiana in Algieri, 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. 118
18. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, November 30, 1869. Great Success of Enoch Arden. The celebrated Drama, in Five Acts, written by Arthur Matthison, Esq., for Edwin Booth's Theatre, N. York, entitled Enoch Arden, Founded on Alfred Tennyson's great Poem. Tuesday Evening, Nov. 30th, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"Il Pirato," Suppe, After which will be presented the Drama, in 5 Acts, by Arthur Matthison, Esq., of Enoch Arden, With New Scenery by G. Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright and Assistants. Properties by E. Wood and Assistants. New Music by E. Mollenhauer and Simon Hassler. Enoch Arden, Chas. Walcot ... : To conclude with Buckstone's Laughable Comedietta of the Happiest Day of my Life. Mr. Gillman, Owen Fawcett ..
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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. 103
19. Theatre, Walnut Street, Vox Populi. Mr. Wilkinson, the Celebrated Comedian; From the Haymarket, English Opera House, & Adelphi Theatres, London, & Park Theatre. New York, Who is engaged for a few nights, will make his First Appearance in Philadelphia this evening - on which occasion will be revived the excellent comedy of The School for Prejudice; and Amateurs & Actors, In which he will sustain his original character. Tuesday Evening, March 26, 1833. Will be presented not acted for 20 years, the excellent Comedy of the School for Prejudice; or The Jew & Yorkshireman. Ephriam, Mr. Wilkinson. ... : After which the whimsical entertainment of Amateurs and Actors. Geoffery Muffincap, Mr. Wilkinson. ..
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Contributor:
Wilkinson, James Pimbury, 1787- (actor)
Date:
1833
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 28 no. 12
20. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 4, 1869. Last Night of The Great Dramatization of Mrs. H. B. Stowe's World-Famed Novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin in six acts and tableaux. The intense power and exquisite pathos of which have secured for it a success unequaled in American dramatic annals, and invested it in the popular regard, with Perennial Beauty and Freshness. Saturday Evening, Dec'ber 4, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"Uncle Tom," Hassler, After which the great Drama, in 6 Acts, entitled Uncle Tom's Cabin: or, Life Among the Lowly. Uncle Tom, W. H. Bailey ..
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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. 108
21. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 15, 1870. Twelfth Night Of the Highly Successful Romantic Military Drama, In Four Acts, by Watts Phillips, Esq., author of "The Dead Heart," "Lost in London," &c., entitled Not Guilty, Presented with every attention to detail, situation and effect. The "Young Volunteer Corps," and Beck's Philadelphia Band, No. 1, also Baxter's Zouave Drum Corps, Are specially engaged, in order to give the proper martial effect to the Military Displays incidental to the Drama. Saturday Evening, Jan'y 15th, 1870. The performance will commence at quarter to 8 o'clock, with Overture-"Military," Hassler, Expressly Composed and Dedicated to T. J. Hemphill, Esq. After which will be produced the New Military Drama, entitled Not Guilty, With New and Appropriate Scenery by the eminent artist, Mr. George Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright. The Music composed, selected and arranged by Simon Hassler-with the following Excellent Cast: Captain Willoughby, Silas Jarrett, Chas. Walcot ..
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Date:
1870
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 150
22. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 7, 1869. Second Night Of the Engagement of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear as Mary Warner, In the Domestic Drama of that name, written expressly for her by Mr. Tom Taylor, and acted by her with Immense Success at the Haymarket Theatre, London, & Booth's Theatre, New York. Miss Bateman will be supported by Mr. George Jordan and Miss Virginia Francis. Tuesday Evening, Dec. 7th, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"Romantic," Harold, 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, Wife of George, 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. 110
23. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 11, 1869. Saturday Matinee, Reproduction of Charles Reade's great Sensational Drama, from the celebrated Work of Chas. Reade and Dion Boucicault, entitled Foul Play, Produced with all its Original Splendor, Startling Mechanical and Scenic Effects. Doors open at 1 1/4 o'clock. Commence at 2. Saturday Afternoon, Dec. 11th, '69, The performance will commence with Overture-"Romantic," Harold, After which will be presented the Grand Romantic Drama, consisting of a Prologue and 5 Acts, by Chas. Reade, Esq., entitled Foul Play, With the Original Scenery by R. S. Smith and George Heilge. The Music has been expressly composed by Simon Hassler, Leader of the Orchestra, The Prologue, London, 1863, The Forgery. Mr John Wardlaw, a great City Merchant, James Taylor ..
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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. 114
24. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 6, 1869. First Night of the Engagement of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear as Mary Warner, In the Domestic Drama of that name, 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. ["The real object of the Drama is the exhibition of human character. The situations which most signally develop character form the best plot. The mother language of the passions is the best style."--Lord Macauley.] Miss Bateman will be supported by Mr. George Jordan and Miss Virginia Francis. Monday Evening, Dec'ber 6th, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"Romantic," Harold, 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, Wife of George, 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. 109
25. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 9, 1869. Fourth Night Of the Engagement of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear as Mary Warner, In the Domestic Drama of that name, 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. Thursday Evening, Dec. 9th, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"Romantic," Harold, 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, Wife of George, 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. 112
26. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 14, 1869. Eighth Night Of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear as Mary Warner, In the Domestic Drama of that name, 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. Tuesday Evening, Dec'ber 14th, '69, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"L'Italiana in Algieri, 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. 117
27. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 11, 1869. Sixth Night Of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear as Mary Warner, In the Domestic Drama of that name, 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. Saturday Evening, Dec. 11th, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"Romantic," Harold, 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, Wife of George, Miss Bateman ..
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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. 115
28. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 16, 1869. Tenth Night Of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear as Mary Warner, In the Domestic Drama of that name, 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. Thursday Evening, Dec. 16th, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"L'Italiana in Algieri, 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. 119
29. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, October 8, 1869. Benefit of Mr. Edwin Booth, Who will appear as Othello! In Shakspere's Tragedy of that name. Visitors are requested to remain seated till the close of the Play, as the noise occasioned by the impatient few, mars the pleasure of the more intellectual portion of the audience, that wish to witness the completion of the performance. Friday Evening, October 8th, 1869, The Performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clock, with Overture-"Othello," Rossini, After which will be presented Shakspere's Tragedy, in five acts, of Othello, The Moor of Venice, Othello, Edwin Booth ..
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Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 50
30. Theatre, Walnut Street, Vox Populi. Doors open at a quarter after 6. Curtain rises at a quarter after 7. First Night Of the New Petite Comedy called Rhyme & Reason; or, My Friend from Town. In which Mr. Wilkinson Will sustain his Original character of Mr. Pindarus Pump, Written expressly for him. Friday Evening, April 5, 1833. Will be presented the interesting Drama of the Peasant Boy. Julian (The Peasant Boy,), Mr. Rowbotham. ... : After which, 1st time in this city, the New Petite Comedy of Rhyme & Reason; or, My Friend from Town. Mr. Pindarus Pump, Mr. Wilkinson. ..
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Wilkinson, James Pimbury, 1787- (actor)
Date:
1833
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 28 no. 21
31. Theatre, Walnut Street. Doors open at a quarter after 6. Curtain rises at a quarter after 7. First night Of the revived Singular, Popular, and Attractive Drama, called Victorine, Which was nightly hailed last season, with the most enthusiastic applause - in which Mr. Wilkinson Will sustain for the 1st time, the character of Bonassus. This Drama is distinguished from others of the same name, by the superior arrangement of its plot, the truth and force of its characters, the clearness of its incidents and the excellence of its moral. Wednesday Evening, April 3, 1833. Will be presented, 1st time this season, the Petite Comedy of the Jenkins'. Mr. Carraway, Mr. Faulkner. ... : After which the highly popular Drama of Victorine; or, I'll Sleep On It. In Three Parts. First Part. Alexandre, a Scamp, aged 23, Mr. Wood. ... To conclude with the laughable Farce of the Spoil'd child. Little Pickle, Miss Turner. ..
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Wilkinson, James Pimbury, 1787- (actor)
Date:
1833
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 28 no. 19
32. Theatre, Walnut Street, Vox Populi. Doors will be opened at a quarter after 6, and the performance commence at 7 o-clock. Box 75, pit 37, gallery 25 cents. Last Night of Cherry & Fair Star, Which must be laid aside for other Novelties. Wednesday Evening, March 20, 1833. Will be presented the Domestic Drama of Luke The Labourer. Phillip, (a Sailor,), Mr. Walton. ... : To conclude with the Musical Fairy Romance of Cherry and Fair Star; or the Children of Cyprus. Cherry, Mrs. Rowbotham. ..
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Date:
1833
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 28 no. 7
33. Theatre, Walnut Street, Vox Populi. Doors will be opened at a quarter after 6 o'clock. Curtain rises at a quarter after 7. Box 75, Pit 37, Gallery 25 cents. Last Night but one of Mr. Wilkinson's engagement. By particular desire the celebrated Drama of Victorine, Bonassus, Mr. Wilkinson. this Drama is distinguished from others of the same name, by the superior arrangement of its plot, the truth and force of its characters, the clearness of its incidents, and the excellence of its moral. Thursday Evening, May 2, 1833. Will be presented for the Last Time, the highly popular Drama of Victorine, or, I'll Sleep On It. In Three Parts. Part First. Alexandre, a Scamp, aged 23, Mr. Wood. ... : Previous to which the Laughable Farce of the Prisoner at Large. Muns, Mr. Wilkinson. ..
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Contributor:
Wilkinson, James Pimbury, 1787- (actor)
Date:
1833
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 28 no. 23
34. Theatre. Saturday Evening, January 19, 1822. Will be performed, (for the only time this season) the Comedy of Speed the Plough. Sir Philip Blandford. Mr. Wood. ... : After which, the new Melo-Drama, in 2 acts, called The Falls of Clyde. Written by George Soane, Esq. Author of the Innkeeper's Daughter, Bohemian, Peasant of Lucerne, &c. performed in London with great applause. General Wilford, Mr. Johnston. ..
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Wood, William B. (William Burke), 1779-1861 (actor); Johnston, David Claypoole, 1799-1865 (actor)
Date:
1822
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 102
35. Theatre. A New Opera for the first time here. Mr. Philipps's Third Night. Friday Evening, March 1, 1822, Will be produced, a new Comic Opera, (never acted here) called the Barber of Seville. Translated from the Italian. The Original Music by Rossini. Adapted to the English Stage, (with a new Overture) by Mr. Bishop, with additions by Mr. Philipps -- and performed in London, Dublin and New York, with unbounded applause. The Opera produced under the immediate direction of Mr. Philipps. Count Almiviva, Mr. Philipps, In which Character he will introduce the Ballad of 'The Soldier's Bride;' Pomposo, or a Receipt for an Italian Song, (a Mock Bravura)--and the Cavatina, by Bishop, 'Love Has Eyes.' Doctor Bartolo, Mr. Burke. ... : After which the favourite Farce of St. Patrick's Day; Or the Scheming Lieutenant. Written by R. B. Sheridan, Esq. Lieutenant O'Connor, Mr. Burke. ..
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Philipps, Thomas, 1774-1841 (actor)
Date:
1822
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 109
36. Theatre. Saturday Evening, February 2, 1822. Will be presented a celebrated Tragedy, in 5 acts, called Mahomet, The Impostor. Translated from the French by the Rev. Mr. Miller. Mahomet, Mr. Wood. ... : After which the admired Farce of the Anatomist; Or, the Sham Doctor. Mons. Le Medecin, Mr. Blissett. ..
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Contributor:
Wood, William B. (William Burke), 1779-1861 (actor); Blissett, Francis, 1742?-1824 (actor)
Date:
1822
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 105
37. Theatre. Wednesday Evening, January 16, 1822. Will be presented, (by particular desire) a favourite Comedy, in 3 acts, not performed these 2 years, called The Green Man. Translated from the French by R. Jones, Esq. and performed in London with great success. The Green Man, Mr. Jefferson. ... : To which will be added, (for the only time this season) a Pathetic Drama, called the Magpie and the Maid; Or, Who's the Thief. Performed with unexampled applause originally in Paris, and at the principal Theatres in London. Gerald, a farmer, Mr. Warren. ..
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Warren, William, 1767-1832 (actor)
Date:
1822
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 100
38. Theatre. Mr. Warren's Benefit. Wednesday Evening, January 23, 1822. Will be presented, (not acted these 3 years) the Tragedy of Alexander the Great; Or, the Rival Queens. Alexander, Mr. H. Wallack. ... : After which a favourite Farce, (first time these two years) called the Rendezvous; Or, Hide and Seek. Quake, Mr. Burke. ..
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Warren, William, 1767-1832 (actor); Wallack, Henry John, 1790-1870 (actor)
Date:
1822
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 103
39. Theatre. Friday Evening, February 1, 1822. Will be presented, (by particular desire, and for the fourth and last time this season) a new celebrated Tragedy, in 5 acts, called Wallace; Or, the Hero of Scotland. New Scenery, Dresses and Decorations. With a favourite Scotch Overture and Scots' Music during the Evening. Scots. Wallace, Regent of Scotland, Mr. Wood. ... : After which, the Comic Opera of Love Laughs at Locksmiths. Written by George Colman, Esq. Author of the Heir at Law, John Bull, &c. Mr. Vigil, Mr. Hathwell. ..
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Wood, William B. (William Burke), 1779-1861 (actor)
Date:
1822
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 104
40. Theatre. A New Opera for the second time here. Mr. Philipps's Last Night but Two. Monday Evening, March 4, 1822, Will be produced, a new Comic Opera, (second time here) called the Barber of Seville. Translated from the Italian. The Original Music by Rossini. Adapted to the English Stage, (with a new Overture) by Mr. Bishop, with additions by Mr. Philipps -- and performed in London, Dublin and New York, with unbounded applause. The Opera produced under the immediate direction of Mr. Philipps. Count Almiviva, Mr. Philipps, In which Character he will introduce the Ballad of 'The Soldier's Bride;' Pomposo, or a Receipt for an Italian Song, (a Mock Bravura)--and the Cavatina, by Bishop, 'Love Has Eyes.' Doctor Bartolo, Mr. Burke. ... : After which the Melo-Drama of Ella Rosenberg. Written by the Author of Raising the Wind, the World, Turn Out, &c. The Elector, Mr. Wheatly. ..
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Philipps, Thomas, 1774-1841 (actor)
Date:
1822
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 110
41. Theatre. The public are respectfully informed that Mr. Philipps, Is re-engaged for 6 nights only, previous to his departure from Philadelphia, and will appear on Monday Evening, February 25, 1822, In the favourite Comic Opera of Lionel & Clarissa; Or, the School for Fathers. Written by the Author of Love in a Village, Maid of the Mill, &c. &c. Lionel, Mr. Philipps, in which character he will sing of the original songs of the Opera, 'You ask me in vain,'--and 'Oh talk not to me of the wealth she possesses.' And introduce the Air of 'The Woodpecker,' the words by T. Moore, Esq. the music by M. Kelly--And the Ballad of the 'Bewilder'd Maid,' by Braham. Sir John Flowerdale, Mr. Wheatly. ... : After which will be added, (second time these 3 years) a favourite Farce, called Modern Antiques; Or, the Merry Mourners. Old Cockletop, Mr. Francis. ..
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Contributor:
Philipps, Thomas, 1774-1841 (actor); Francis, William, 1756 or 1757-1826 (actor)
Date:
1822
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 108
42. Theatre. Mr. Philipps's Third Night. Saturday Evening, March 23, 1822, Will be presented a favourite Melo-Dramatic Opera, in 3 acts, called The Devil's Bridge. Count Belino, Mr. Philipps, In which Character he will introduce a celebrated Grand Cantata, called William Tell, Composed By Braham. Baron Toraldi, Mr. H. Wallack. ... : After Which The Farce Of Fortune's Frolic; Or, the True use of Riches. Robin Roughhead, Mr. Jefferson. ..
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Philipps, Thomas, 1774-1841 (actor); Wallack, Henry John, 1790-1870 (actor)
Date:
1822
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 116
43. Theatre. By Particular Desire. The Managers respectfully inform the Public, that in obedience to the general wish, the Opera of The Barber of Seville, will be performed on Friday next. Last Night of Mr. Philipps' Engagement. Friday Evening, March 8, 1822, Will be performed a new Comic Opera, (fourth time here) called the Barber of Seville. Translated from the Italian. The Original Music by Rossini. Adapted to the English Stage, (with a new Overture) by Mr. Bishop, with additions by Mr. Philipps -- and performed in London, Dublin and New York, with unbounded applause. The Opera produced under the immediate direction of Mr. Philipps. Count Almiviva, Mr. Philipps, In which Character he will introduce the Ballad of 'The Soldier's Bride;' Pomposo, or a Receipt for an Italian Song, (a Mock Bravura)--and the Cavatina, by Bishop, 'Love Has Eyes.' Doctor Bartolo, Mr. Burke. ... : To which will be added the Comic Opera of the Review; Or, the Wags of Windsor. Deputy Bull, Mr. Francis. ..
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Contributor:
Philipps, Thomas, 1774-1841 (actor); Francis, William, 1756 or 1757-1826 (actor)
Date:
1822
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 111
44. Theatre.The public are respectfully informed that the Managers have, in compliance with the wishes of many Ladies and Gentlemen, Engaged Mr. Philipps, For a few nights more, previous to the close of the season, he will appear again on Monday Evening, March 18, 1822, In The Favourite Opera Of The Barber of Seville. Translated from the Italian. The Original Music by Rossini. Adapted to the English Stage, (with a new Overture) by Mr. Bishop, with additions by Mr. Philipps -- and performed in London, Dublin and New York, with unbounded applause. The Opera produced under the immediate direction of Mr. Philipps. Count Almiviva, Mr. Philipps, In which Character he will introduce the Ballad of 'The Soldier's Bride;' Pomposo, or a Receipt for an Italian Song, (a Mock Bravura)--and the Cavatina, by Bishop, 'Love Has Eyes.' Doctor Bartolo, Mr. Burke. ... : After which, (Third Time In This City) a new Melo-Drama, called the Wandering Boys; Or, the Castle of Olival. Count de Croissy, Mr. H. Wallack. ..
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Contributor:
Philipps, Thomas, 1774-1841 (actor); Wallack, Henry John, 1790-1870 (actor)
Date:
1822
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 114
45. Theatre. Wednesday Evening, February 20, 1822. Will be presented, (for the last time this season) a new 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. Warren. ... : After which, a favourite Farce, in 2 acts, called the Prisoner at Large. Lord Esmond, Mr. Johnston. ..
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Contributor:
Warren, William, 1767-1832 (actor); Johnston, David Claypoole, 1799-1865 (actor)
Date:
1822
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 107
46. Theatre. Mr. Philipps's Second Night. Wednesday Evening, March 20, 1822, Will be presented a new Opera, in 3 acts, called The Cabinet. Written by T. Dibdlin, Author of the Jew and Doctor, Thirty Thousand, Finger Post, Reconciliation, &c. Prince Orlando, Mr. Philipps, In which he will sing the Balad of "The Beautiful Maid." The Bird Duett with Mrs. Burke. The celebrated Polacca "No mroe by sorrow." And introduce the Ballad of "Eveleen's Bower," From T. Moore and Sir John Stevenson's Irish Melodies. Count Curvoso, Mr. Hathwell. ... : After which the Melo-Drama of Ella Rosenberg. The Elector, Mr. Wheatly. ..
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Contributor:
Philipps, Thomas, 1774-1841 (actor)
Date:
1822
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 115
47. Theatre. For the only time this Season. Saturday Evening, March 16, 1822, Will be presented an Historical Play, in 5 acts, called The First Part Of Henry the Fourth; Or, the Humours of Sir John Falstaff. Written By Shakspeare. King Henry the Fourth, Mr. Hathwell. ... : After which, (by particular desire and for the last time) a new Grand Melo Dramatic Romance, called Undine; Or, the Spirit of the Waters. Sir Hulbrand of Ringstetten, Mr. H. Wallack. ..
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Contributor:
Wallack, Henry John, 1790-1870 (actor)
Date:
1822
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 113
48. Theatre. Last Week before the Benefits. Wednesday Evening, April 3, 1822, 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 Romantic Melo-Drama, in three parts, founded on the celebrated tale, called the Vampire; Or, the Bride of the Isles. The Overture from Oscar and Malvina, composed by the late Mr. Reeve--The Music of the piece selected from the Scotch Melodies--The Music of the Charm composed by Mr. Clifton. Characters in the Introductory Vision. The Vampire, Mr. H. Wallack. ..
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Wallack, Henry John, 1790-1870 (actor)
Date:
1822
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 117
49. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, August 25, 1869. Third Night of the Charming Actress and Vocalist, and Eminent Comedian, Rose and Harry Watkins (Formerly Miss Rosina Shaw.) These Distinguished Artists will appear in their Grand Romantic Irish Drama, of Trodden Down; or, Under Two Flags, Pronounced by the Press and Public one of the Greatest Dramatic Triumphs of the Day, Received nightly with an enthusiasm that evokes Loud and Spontaneous outbursts of applause, Mingled with Shouts of Laughter. Wednesday Evening, Aug. 25th, 1869, The Performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture--"La Part du Diable," Auber, After which will be presented the Thrilling Drama, by Harry Watkins, Esq., entitled Trodden Down, or, Under Two Flags. Fergus McCarthy, an Exile. The Shingawn, Mr. Harry Watkins ..
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Contributor:
Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894 (actor); Watkins, Harry, Mrs., 1829-1904 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 10
50. Theatre, Walnut Street, Vox Populi. The Managers of this establishment anxious to gratify their numerous patrons, have at considerable expense, entered into an engagement with Mr. Booth, Mr. Hamblin, and Miss Vincent, Who will appear together this evening, in the favourite Tragedy of the Apostate. The Public is respectfully informed, that in consequence of their arrangements at New York, the stay of these celebrated Tragedians must be very limited. First Night of Freaks & Follies, In which Mr. Wilkinson Will sustain his original character of Tom Trippet. Written expressly for him. Saturday Evening, March 30, 1833. Will be presented, 1st time in this Theatre these 3 years, the favourite Tragedy of the Apostate. Hemeya, Mr. Hamblin. ... : After which, 1st time in this city, a new Petite Comedy, called Freaks and Follies. As performed in London with the greatest applause and success. Tom Trippet, (written expressly for him), Mr. Wilkinson. ..
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Booth, Junius Brutus, 1796-1852 (actor); Hamblin, Thomas Sowerby, 1800-1853 (actor); Vincent, Naomi (actor); Wilkinson, James Pimbury, 1787- (actor)
Date:
1833
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 28 no. 16
51. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, August 26, 1869. Fourth Night, Of the Charming Actress and Vocalist, and Eminent Comedian, Rose and Harry Watkins (Formerly Miss Rosina Shaw.) Last Night of the Grand Romantic Irish Drama, entitled Trodden Down; or, Under Two Flags, Pronounced by the Press and Public one of the Greatest Dramatic Triumphs of the Day, Received nightly with an enthusiasm that evokes Loud and Spontaneous outbursts of applause, Mingled with Shouts of Laughter. Thursday Evening, Aug. 26th, 1869, The Performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture--"La Part du Diable," Auber, After which will be presented the Thrilling Drama, by Harry Watkins, Esq., entitled Trodden Down, or, Under Two Flags. Fergus McCarthy, an Exile. The Shingawn, Mr. Harry Watkins ..
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Contributor:
Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894 (actor); Watkins, Harry, Mrs., 1829-1904 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 11
52. Theatre, Walnut Street. Third night of Mr. Wilkinson's Engagement. First Appearance of Monsieur Olivier Francia, From the Theatre Port St. Martin, Paris, where he exhibited upwards of 150 nights, and is considered the 1st model of the Academics of France and Rome. He will appear for the 1st time in this city, this Evening, and go through his astonishing performances. Friday Evening, March 29, 1833. Will be presented, by desire, the interesting Drama of the Gambler's Fate. This piece is divided into three days, or acts, and the time supposed to elapse between each act is 15 years - each act forming a separate drama. First Day - Time, 1790. The Paricide! Mr. Derance, an infirm old man on the verge of the grave, Mr. Maywood. ... Second Day - Time, 1805. The Assassin. Augustus Derance, aged 40, Mr. Wood. ... Third Day - Time, 1820. The Hut of the Red Mountain. And dreadful termination of the life of a Gamester. Augustus Derance, aged 55, Mr. Wood. ... After Which, Monsieur Olivier Francia, Will appear, and go through his Astonishing Performances as follows : at his entrance on the stage Five different Herculean Attitudes. Academic Attitudes. ... : To conclude with the laughable Farce of Deaf as a Post. Tristram Sappy, Mr. Wilkinson. ..
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Wilkinson, James Pimbury, 1787- (actor); Francia, Olivier (actor)
Date:
1833
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 28 no. 15
53. Theatre, Walnut Street, Vox Populi. Doors open at a quarter after 6. Curtain rises at a quarter after 7. Second Night of Mr. Booth, Mr. Hamblin, and Miss Vincent. Second Night of the New Petite Comedy of Freaks & Follies, In which Mr. Wilkinson Will sustain his original character of Tom Trippet. Monday Evening, April 1, 1833. Will be presented Shakespeare's Tragedy of Othello. Othello, Mr. Hamblin. ... : After which, 2nd time in this city, the new Petite Comedy, called Freaks and Follies. As performed in London with the greatest applause and success. Tom Trippet, (written expressly for him), Mr. Wilkinson. ..
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Booth, Junius Brutus, 1796-1852 (actor); Hamblin, Thomas Sowerby, 1800-1853 (actor); Vincent, Naomi (actor); Wilkinson, James Pimbury, 1787- (actor)
Date:
1833
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 28 no. 17
54. Theatre, Walnut Street, Vox Populi. Doors will be opened at a quarter after 6, and the performance commence at 7 o-clock. Box 75, pit 37, gallery 25 cents. Box Book open at 10 o'clock, on the Mornings of Mr. & Miss Kemble's Performance. Last night but one of Mr. Kemble and Miss Fanny Kemble's, Engagement. Mr. Kemble as Pierre. Miss F. Kemble as Belvidera, and Mr. Hamblin For this night only as Jaffier. Monday Evening, March 18, 1833. Will be presented the celebrated Tragedy of Venice Preserved; or A Plot Discovered. Pierre, Mr. Kemble ... : To conclude with the Musical Entertainment of Turn Out. Capt. Somerville, Mr. Walton..
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Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854 (actor); Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893 (actor); Hamblin, Thomas Sowerby, 1800-1853 (actor)
Date:
1833
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 28 no. 5
55. Theatre, Walnut Street, Vox Populi. Doors will be opened at a quarter after 6, and the performance commence at 7 o-clock. Box 75, pit 37, gallery 25 cents. Box Book open at 10 o'clock, on the Mornings of Mr. & Miss Kemble's Performance. Last night of Mr. Kemble and Miss Fanny Kemble's, Engagement. When they will appear as Don Felix & Donna Violante, in The Wonder. Tuesday Evening, March 19, 1833. Will be presented the admired Comedy of the Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret. Don Felix, Mr. Kemble ... : To conclude with the petite Comedy of A Day After the Wedding. Col. Freelove, Mr. Wood. ..
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Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854 (actor); Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893 (actor)
Date:
1833
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 28 no. 6
56. Theatre, Walnut Street, Vox Populi. Doors will be opened at a quarter after 6, and the performance commence at 7 o-clock. Box 75, pit 37, gallery 25 cents. Box Book open at 10 o'clock, on the Mornings of Mr. & Miss Kemble's Performance. Mr. Kemble's, Benefit, And Positively the Last Appearance of Mr. Kemble and Miss Fanny Kemble. When they will sustain the Characters of the Stranger & Mrs. Haller, And by particular desire Charles 2d & Mary Copp. Friday Evening, March 22, 1833. Will be presented the admired Play of the Stranger. Stranger, Mr. Kemble. ... : To conclude with the whimsical Comedy of Charles 2d; or, The Merry Monarch. Written by John Howard Payne, Esq. and performed at the Theatre Convent Garden, London, upwards of 150 nights, with the greatest success. Charles the 2d, Mr. Kemble. ..
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Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854 (actor); Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893 (actor)
Date:
1833
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 28 no. 9
57. Theatre, Walnut Street, Vox Populi. Doors will be opened at a quarter after 6, and the performance commence at 7 o-clock. Box 75, pit 37, gallery 25 cents. First Night of Mr. Hamblin and Miss Vincent's engagement - when they will appear as Rolla & Clari. Saturday Evening, March 23, 1833. Will be presented the Tragedy of Pizarro. Spaniards. Pizarro, Mr. Wood. ... : After which the interesting Operatic Drama of Clari; or, the Maid of Milan. Written by John Howard Payne, Esq. Duke Vivaldi, Mr. Smith. ..
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Hamblin, Thomas Sowerby, 1800-1853 (actor); Vincent, Naomi (actor)
Date:
1833
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 28 no. 10
58. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, August 27, 1869. Benefit Of the Charming Actress and Vocalist, Rose Watkins (Formerly Miss Rosina Shaw.) First night of a new and powerful play, Mr. and Mrs. H. Watkins will appear in their Highly Successful GRAND DRAMA OF THE REVOLUTION, founded on a Historical Incident, illustrating American Hearts, American Homes and American Characters, as they existed during the Colonial vassalage of an Empire, from which has arisen A GLORIOUS REPUBLIC OF THIRTY-EIGHT STATES. Friday Evening, August 27th, 1869, The Performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture--"La Part du Diable," Auber, To conclude with Mr. Watkins' Popular American Drama, entitled The Pioneer Patriot, or, The Maid of the War-Path. This great Sensational Drama, when originally produced in New York City, ran over One Hundred and Fifty Nights, and has since been played by Mr. and Mrs. Watkins, thoughout Great Britain and the United States, over ONE THOUSAND TIMES. It is replete with Scenes of Thrilling Interest, of the most Exciting and Soul-Stirring Nature, culminating in a Grand Climax of Dramatic Effect. Jocko, the Deformed [his Original Character,] Mr. Harry Watkins ... : Previous to the Drama, a Comic Sketch by Charles Dickens, Esq., presenting Scenes in the Life of An Unprotected Female: Polly Crisp, an Unprotected Female, Rose Watkins ..
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Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894 (actor); Watkins, Harry, Mrs., 1829-1904 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 12
59. Theatre. Last Night of Undine this season. Friday Evening, January 18, 1822. Will be presented, (not acted these 2 years) the admired Comedy of the Follies of a Day; Or, the Marriage of Figaro. Written by Beaumarchais, and translated by Mr. Holcroft, author of the Road to Ruin, &c. Count Almaviva, Mr. Wood. ... : After which, (7th and positively the last time) the New Grand Melo-Dramatic Romance, called Undine; Or, the Spirit of the Waters. The whole of the Scenery, Machinery, Dresses and Decorations, Entirely New. The Scenery designed by Mr. H. Warren, and Executed by him, and Messrs. R. Anners, Jos. Jefferson, and J. C. Darley. The Dresses by Mr. Harbaugh and Assistants. And the Melo-Drama produced under the direction of Mr. H. Wallack. Sir Hulbrand of Ringstetten, Mr. H. Wallack. ..
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Wood, William B. (William Burke), 1779-1861 (actor); Wallack, Henry John, 1790-1870 (actor)
Date:
1822
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 101
60. Theatre. First Appearance in America of Mr. Wilkinson, Of the Theatres, English Opera House and Haymarket, London. Last representation Of the Ballet Pantomime of the Carnival of Venice, in which the The Young Gabriel Ravel, Will appear as Polichenelle. Thursday eve'ng, Aug. 30, 1832. Will be performed, 1st time these 6 years, the Comedy of Exchange no Robbery. Sir Christopher Cranberry, Mr. Blakeley ... : After which the Farce of Amateurs & Actors, David Dulcit, Esq. (a musical Dramatic amateur, who employs Mr. O.P. Bustle, and attached to Theatricals and Miss Mary Hardarcre), Mr. Richings ... To conclude with the Ballet Pantomime imitated from The Carnival of Venice. Arranged by Mons. Ravel, and executed by the Ravel family ..
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Wilkinson, James Pimbury, 1787- (actor); Ravel, Gabriel, 1810-1882 (actor); Kennaday, James, 1804 or 1805-1852 (printer)
Date:
1832
Language:
English
Publisher:
James Kennaday, Printer, 2 Dey-street over the Court
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 28 no. 1
61. Theatre. Last Night but Two. Mr. & Mrs. Jefferson's Benefit. Wednesday Evening, April 10, 1822, Will be presented (not acted these 5 years) the celebrated Comedy of Love makes a Man; Or, the Fop's Fortune. Don Antonio, Mr. Warren. ... : After The Comedy, Comic Song, Manager Strut, by Mr. Jefferson. Castanet Dance, by Mrs. H. Wallack. New Comic Song, (first time here) called Sammy Sugarplumb and Polly Chitterlings, by Mr. Jefferson. After which, will be revived a favourite Comic Opera, (not acted these 8 years) called Robin Hood; Or, Sherwood Forest. Residents In The Forest. Robin Hood, Mr. Nichols, with the celebrated Battle Song. ..
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Jefferson, Joseph, 1774-1832 (actor); Warren, William, 1767-1832 (actor); Wallack, Henry John, Mrs., -1845 (actor)
Date:
1822
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 118
62. Theatre, Walnut Street. Doors open at a quarter after 6. Curtain rises at a quarter after 7. Last Night but Two of Mr. Wilkinson's Engagement. Monsieur Olivier Francia, for One Night Only. Who will go through his Wonderful Performances. Last Night of Freakes & Follies, Which must be laid aside for other Novelties. Tuesday Evening, April 2, 1833. Will be presented the Comedy of Simpson & Co. Mr. Bromley, Mr. Smith. ... : After which, last time, the new Farce of, Freaks and Follies. Tom Trippet, (written expressly for him), Mr. Wilkinson. ... After Which Mons. Olivier Francia Will appear and go through his Astonishing Performances as follows: At his entrance on the Stage 5 different Herculean Attitudes, Academic Attitudes. ... To Conclude with the Laughable Farce of Family Jars. Delph, Mr. Wilkinson. ..
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Wilkinson, James Pimbury, 1787- (actor); Francia, Olivier (actor)
Date:
1833
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 28 no. 18
63. Theatre. Mr. Philipps's Fourth Night. And Last but Two of his Engagement. Monday Evening, February 11, 1822. Will be presented (by particular desire) a favourite Melo-Dramatic Opera, (in 3 acts,) called The Devil's Bridge. Count Belino, Mr. Philipps, In which Character he will introduce a celebrated Grand Cantata, called William Tell, Composed By Braham. Baron Toraldi, Mr. H. Wallack. ... : To which will be added, (first time these 4 years) a favourite Farce, called Modern Antiques; Or, the Merry Mourners. Old Cockletop, Mr. Francis. ..
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Philipps, Thomas, 1774-1841 (actor); Wallack, Henry John, 1790-1870 (actor); Francis, William, 1756 or 1757-1826 (actor)
Date:
1822
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 106
64. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, August 28, 1869. Sixth Night, Of the Charming Actress and Vocalist, and Eminent Comedian, Rose and Harry Watkins (Formerly Miss Rosina Shaw.) These Distinguished Artists will appear in their Grand Romantic Drama of the Pioneer Patriot: Founded on a Historical Incident, illustrating American Hearts, American Homes and American Characters. Saturday Evening, Aug. 28th, 1869, The Performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture--"La Part du Diable," Auber, To conclude with Mr. Watkins' Popular American Drama, entitled The Pioneer Patriot, Or, The Maid of the War-Path. This great Sensational Drama has been played by Mr. & Mrs. Watkins, throughout Great Britain and the United States, over ONE THOUSAND TIMES. Jocko, the Deformed [his Original Character], Mr Harry Watkins ... : Previous to the Drama, a Comic Sketch by Charles Dickens, Esq., presenting Scenes in the Life of An Unprotected Female: Polly Crisp, an Unprotected Female, Rose Watkins ..
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Contributor:
Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894 (actor); Watkins, Harry, Mrs., 1829-1904 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 13
65. Theatre, Walnut Street, Vox Populi. Doors will be opened at a quarter after 6, and the performance commence at 7 o-clock. Box 75, pit 37, gallery 25 cents. Box Book open at 10 o'clock, on the Mornings of Mr. & Miss Kemble's Performance. Miss Fanny Kemble's, Benefit, on which occasion she will appear as Portia, and 1st time, as Mary Copp. Mr. Kemble as Shylock, And for the first time in America, in his original character of Charles the 2d. Thursday Evening, March 21, 1833. Will be presented Shakspeare's Play of the Merchant of Venice. Shylock, Mr. Kemble. ... : After which the whimsical Comedy of Charles 2d; or, The Merry Monarch. Written by John Howard Payne, Esq. and performed at the Theatre Convent Garden, London, upwards of 150 nights, with the greatest success. Charles the 2d, Mr. Kemble. ..
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Contributor:
Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893 (actor); Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854 (actor)
Date:
1833
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 28 no. 8
66. Theatre, Walnut Street, Vox Populi. Last night but two of Mr. Kemble and Miss Fanny Kemble, When they will appear as Benedict & Beatrice. Saturday Evening, March 16, 1833. Will be presented Shakespeare's Comedy of Much Ado About Nothing. Benedict, Mr. Kenble. ... : To conclude with the amusing Entertainment called the American Tar. Baron, Mr. Walstein. ..
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Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854 (actor); Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893 (actor)
Date:
1833
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 28 no. 4
67. Theatre, Walnut Street, Vox Populi. Anniversary of the Firemen's Association. Mr. Walton's benefit. Mr. Wilkinson's Second Appearance - who kindly volunteers his aid, as Billy Lackaday, And in honour of the Celebration, his original character of Jacob, in Fire & Water!!! Wednesday Evening, March 27, 1833. Will be presented the Whimsical Comedy of Sweethearts and Wives. Billy Lackaday, Mr. Wikinson. ... : After which a Musical Interlude called the Sailor's Return. Baron, Mr. Walstein. ..
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Contributor:
Walton, Mr (actor); Wilkinson, James Pimbury, 1787- (actor)
Date:
1833
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 28 no. 13
68. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, February 22, 1870. Washington's Birth-Day Grand Matinee Doors open at 1 1/4. Commence at 2 o'clock. Rose Watkins (Formerly Miss Rosina Shaw,) And the Eminent Comedian, Mr. Harry Watkins Three Distinguished Artists will appear in their Grand Romantic Irish Drama, Trodden Down: Or, Under Two Flags, Pronounced by the Press and Public the Best Irish Drama on the Stage. Tuesday Afternoon, Feb'y 22d, '70, The performance will commence at Two o'clk, with Overture--National, Hassier After which will be presented the Thrilling Drama, by Harry Watkins, Esq., entitled Trodden Down Or, Under Two Flags. Fergus McCarthy, and Exile, Mr. Harry Watkins ... To-Night, Rose and Harry Watkins in their Grand Romantic Irish Drama, Trodden Down Or, Under Two Flags
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Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894 (actor); Watkins, Harry, Mrs., 1829-1904 (actor)
Date:
1870
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 187
69. Theatre. Thursday Evening, March 14, 1822, Will be presented, (second time) a new Historical and National Drama, called Marion; Or, the Hero of Lake George. Written by M.M. Noah, Esq. Author of She would be a Soldier, Usef Caramalli, &c. &c. Marion, (a Captain of American Volunteers,) Mr. H. Wallack. ... : After which, (Second Time In This City) a new Melo-Drama, called the Wandering Boys; Or, the Castle of Olival. Count de Croissy, Mr. H. Wallack. ..
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Contributor:
Wallack, Henry John, 1790-1870 (actor)
Date:
1822
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 112
70. Walnut Street Theatre, Doors will be opened at a quarter after 6, and the performance commence at 7 o-clock. The Public is respectfully informed, that the Managers, anxious to gratify the friends of the Drama, have effected an arrangement with Mr. Kemble and Miss Fanny Kemble, for four nights only their engagements at New York & Boston rendering their longer stay impossible. - They will appear this evening, as Fazio & Bianca, in the Italian Wife. Nights of their Performance this week Friday & Saturday. Box Book open at 10 o'clock, on the Mornings of Mr. & Miss Kemble's Performance. Friday Evening, March 15, 1833. Will be presented the highly admired Tragedy of Fazio: or, The Italian Wife. Giraldi Fazio, Mr. Kemble ... : To conclude with the amusing Entertainment called the American Tar. Baron, Mr. Walstein ..
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Contributor:
Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854 (actor); Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893 (actor)
Date:
1833
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 28 no. 3
71. Theatre. The public is respectully informed that in consequence of the unprecedented success of the Drama of The Rent Day, By the request of numerous parties, it will be repeated this Evening. Martin Heywood, Mr. Wallack. Fifth Appearance in America of Mr. Wilkinson, Of the Theatre English Opera House and Haymarket, Doors Open at 7, and the performance will commence precisely at 1-2 past 7. Private Boxes are retained for the use of the Public, and may be had nightly on application at the Box Office - where Season Tickets may likewise be obtained. Saturday Eve'ng, Sept. 8, 1832, Will be performed, the petit Comedy of Amateurs & Actors, David Dulcit, Esq. (a musical Dramatic Amateur, who employs Mr. O.P. Bustle, and attached to Theatricals and Miss Mary Hardacre), Mr. Richings ... : After which 3rd time at this Theatre, the serious Drama of The Rent Day. As performed at Drury Lane Theatre upwards of 60 Nights. Grantley, Mr. Jackson ... To conclude with the Farce of Agreeable Surprise. Sir Felix, Mr. Blakeley ..
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Contributor:
Wallack, Henry John, 1790-1870 (actor); Wilkinson, James Pimbury, 1787- (actor); Kennaday, James, 1804 or 1805-1852 (printer)
Date:
1832
Language:
English
Publisher:
James Kennaday, Printer, 2 Dey-street over the Court
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 28 no. 2
72. Theatre, Walnut Street, Vox Populi. Second Night of Mr. Hamblin and Miss Vincent's Engagement. Mr. Hamblin as Virginius - and Miss Vincent as Virginia, & Kate O'Brien. Monday Evening, March 25, 1833. Will be presented the Popular Tragedy of Virginius; or, the Liberation of Rome. Virginius, Mr. Hamblin. ... : After which the amusing entertainment of Perfection; or, The Lady of Munster. Sir Lawrence Paragon, Mr. Faulkner. ..
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Contributor:
Hamblin, Thomas Sowerby, 1800-1853 (actor); Vincent, Naomi (actor)
Date:
1833
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 28 no. 11
73. Theatre. Days of Performance Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, this Week. Mr. Pelby's Third Night. Wednesday Evening, December 5, 1821, Will be presented the celebrated Tragedy of Bertram, Or the Castle of St. Aldobrand. Written By The Rev. R. C. Maturin. Bertram, Mr. Pelby. ... : To which will be added the favourite Farce of the Budget of Blunders. Mr. Growley, Mr. Francis. ..
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Contributor:
Pelby, William, 1793-1850 (actor); Francis, William, 1756 or 1757-1826 (actor)
Date:
1821
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 94
74. Theatre. The doors will be opened, in future, at a quarter past 5 o'clock, and the curtain will rise at a quarter past 6, precisely. Saturday Evening, December 8, 1821, Will be presented, (first time these 5 years) a celebrated Comedy, called The Clandestine Marriage. Written by George Colman and David Garrick. Lord Ogleby, Mr. Jefferson. ... : To whole to conclude with the Comic Opera of the Poor Soldier. Captain Fitzroy, Mr. Wheatly. ..
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Date:
1821
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 95
75. Theatre. With great regret the Managers have to announce the Postponement of Mr. Wallack's Engagement. On his journey to this City, the Carriage was overturned, and he received so severe an injury, as to render him wholly incapable of any professional exertion at present. Due notice will be given of his appearance here. Saturday Evening, Dec. 1, 1821, Will be performed, (second time this season) a new 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. Warren. ... : After which the Farce of Belles without Beaux; Or, Gentlemen we can do without You. Performed entirely by Ladies. Lady Antidote, Mrs. Francis. ..
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Warren, William, 1767-1832 (actor)
Date:
1821
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 93
76. Theatre. The Doors will be opened at 6, and the Curtain rise at 7 o'clock, precisely. Monday Evening. April 10. Will be presented a Romantic Play, (founded on an interesting fact) called the Slave; Or, Love and Gratitude. Written by T. Morton, Esq. Author of Columbus, the Way to Get Married, Cure for the Heart Ache, Education, &c. &c. and performed at the Theatre Royal Covent Garden, with the most distinguished success. Governor of Surinam, Mr. Warren. ... : After which, the Comic Opera of the Romp. Watty Cockney, Mr. J. Jefferson. ..
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Contributor:
Warren, William, 1767-1832 (actor); Jefferson, Joseph, 1774-1832 (actor)
Date:
1820
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 90
77. Theatre. The doors will be opened, in future, at a quarter past 5 o'clock, and the curtain will rise at a quarter past 6, precisely. Mr. Pelby's Fourth Night. Friday Evening. December 7, 1821. Will be presented the celebrated Tragedy of Hamlet; Prince of Denmark. Hamlet, Mr. Pelby. ... : After which will be added, the favourite Comic Opera of The Romp. Watty Cockney, Mr. Burke. ..
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Contributor:
Pelby, William, 1793-1850 (actor)
Date:
1821
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 91
78. Theatre. Nights of Performance This Week, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Thursday Evening, December 27, 1821. Will be Presented, a Comedy in Five acts, called Town and Country; Or, Which is Best? Written by the author of Speed the Plough, Columbus, &c. &c Mr. Plastic, Mr. Darley. ... : To which will be added, for the Second time, and Miller's Maid. Now performing at the Lyceum Theatre in London with great applause. The Miller, Mr. Burke. ..
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Date:
1821
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 97
79. Theatre. Monday Evening, December 31, 1821. Will be presented Shakspeare's celebrated Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo, Mr. Wood. ... : After which, the Musical Farce of The Dead Alive. Written by the Author of the Poor Soldier, &c. Sir W. Weathercock, Mr. Burke. ..
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Contributor:
Wood, William B. (William Burke), 1779-1861 (actor)
Date:
1821
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 99
80. Theatre. Friday Evening, December 28, 1821. Will be presented, (for the only time this season) the Tragedy of George Barnwell. Thorogood, Mr. Warren. ... : After which 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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Contributor:
Warren, William, 1767-1832 (actor)
Date:
1821
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 98
81. Theatre. Performance Every Evening this Week. Master George Frederick Smith's First Appearance on this Stage. Thursday Evening, Nov. 29, 1821, Will be presented the Musical Play of The Mountaineers. Octavian, By Master Smith. ... : To which will be added a favourite Farce, written by Garrick, called Miss in her Teens; Or, the Medley of Lovers. Captain Flash, Master Smith. ..
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Contributor:
Smith, George Frederick, 1811- (actor)
Date:
1821
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 92
82. Theatre. Performance Every Evening This Week. Thursday Evening, December 13, 1821, Will be presented, (second time this season) a Melo-Dramatic Opera, in 3 acts, called the Devil's Bridge. The Music by Braham and Horn. Count Belino, Mr. Nichols, in which he will sing the following Songs, viz. "Behold in his soft expressive face,"--"Though love is warm awhile,"--"Is there a heart that never lov'd,"--"Fancy's Sketch," &c. &c. Baron Toraldi, Mr. H. Wallack. ... : To which will be added, the favourite Farce of the Weathercock. Old Fickle, Mr. Francis. ..
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Contributor:
Wallack, Henry John, 1790-1870 (actor); Francis, William, 1756 or 1757-1826 (actor)
Date:
1821
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 96
83. 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
84. 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
85. 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
86. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 22, 1869. Third Week Of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Last Night 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. Wednesday Evening, Dec. 22, 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. 125
87. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 23, 1869. Third Week Of the Engagement of Miss Bateman, Who will appear in her Great Original Character of Leah: Supported by Mr. George Jordan and Miss Virginia Francis. Thursday Evening, Dec'br 23d, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-La Gazza Ladra, Rossini, After which the Celebrated Play, in 5 Acts, of Leah, Christians, Rudolf, a young Farmer, Mr George Jordan ..
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Contributor:
Bateman, Kate Josephine, 1843-1917 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 126
88. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 24, 1869. Benefit Of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear in her Great Original Character of Leah: Supported by Mr. George Jordan and Miss Virginia Francis. Friday Evening, Dec'br 24th, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-La Gazza Ladra, Rossini, After which the Celebrated Play, in 5 Acts, of Leah, Christians, Rudolf, a young Farmer, Mr George Jordan ..
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Contributor:
Bateman, Kate Josephine, 1843-1917 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 127
89. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 25, 1869. A Great Bill for Christmas Matinee, Two Popular Pieces. The Roarinig Comedy of the Serious Family And the Romantic Drama, The Carpenter of Rouen, Embracing the whole strength of the Company. Doors open at 1 1/4 o'clock. Commence at 2. Christmas Afternoon, Dec. 25th, '69, The performance will commence with Overture-La Gazza Ladra, Rossini, After which will be performed the Popular Comedy of the Serious Family: Captain Murphy Maguire, Chas. Walcot ... : To conclude with the Romantic Play, in 4 Acts of the Carpenter of Rouen, Marteau, the Carpenter, Charles Walcot ..
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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. 128
90. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 25, 1869. Christmas Night! Third Week of the Engagement of Miss Bateman, Who will appear in her Great Original Character of Leah: Supported by Mr. George Jordan and Miss Virginia Francis. Saturday Evening, Dec. 25th, '69, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-La Gazza Ladra, Rossini, After which the Celebrated Play, in 5 Acts, of Leah, Christians, Rudolf, a young Farmer, Mr George Jordan ..
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Contributor:
Bateman, Kate Josephine, 1843-1917 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 129
91. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 27, 1869. Last Week Of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear in her Great Original Character of Leah: Supported by Mr. George Jordan and Miss Virginia Francis. Monday Evening, Dec. 27th, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"La Reine d'un Jour," Adam, After which the Celebrated Play, in 5 Acts, of Leah, Christians, Rudolf, a young Farmer, Mr George Jordan ..
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Contributor:
Bateman, Kate Josephine, 1843-1917 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 130
92. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 28, 1869. Last Week Of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear in her Great Original Character of Leah: Supported by Mr. George Jordan and Miss Virginia Francis. Tuesday Evening, Dec. 28th, 1869. The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"La Reine d'un Jour," Adam, After which the Celebrated Play, in 5 Acts, of Leah, Christians, Rudolf, a young Farmer, Mr. George Jordan ..
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Contributor:
Bateman, Kate Josephine, 1843-1917 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 131
93. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 29, 1869. Last Week Of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear in her Great Original Character of Leah: Supported by Mr. George Jordan and Miss Virginia Francis. Wednesday Evening, Dec. 29, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"La Reine d'un Jour," Adam, After which the Celebrated Play, in 5 Acts, of Leah, Christians, Rudolf, a young Farmer, Mr George Jordan ..
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Contributor:
Bateman, Kate Josephine, 1843-1917 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 132
94. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 30, 1869. Last Week Of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear in her Great Original Character of Leah: Supported by Mr. George Jordan and Miss Virginia Francis. Thursday Evening, Dec. 30th, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"La Reine d'un Jour," Adam, After which the Celebrated Play, in 5 Acts, of Leah, Christians, Rudolf, a young Farmer, Mr. George Jordan ..
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Contributor:
Bateman, Kate Josephine, 1843-1917 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 133
95. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 31, 1869. Benefit and Last Night but One of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear in her Great Original Character of Leah: Supported by Mr. George Jordan and Miss Virginia Francis. Friday Evening, Dec'ber 31st, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"La Reine d'un Jour," Adam, After which the Celebrated Play, in 5 Acts, of Leah, Christians, Rudolf, a young Farmer, Mr George Jordan ... : Title of second play through to first named actor ..
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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. 134
96. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 1, 1870. New Year's Matinee! Last Performance but One of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear in the Beautiful Character of Pauline in the Great Play of the Lady of Lyons, supported by Mr. George Jordan, Doors open at 1 1/4 o'clock. Commence at 2. Saturday Afternoon, Jan. 1st, 1870, the performance will commence at two o'clock, with Overture-La Reine d'un Jour, Adam, After which will be presented Bulwer's Great Play, in Five Acts, of the Lady of Lyons, or Love and Pride. Pauline, Miss Bateman ... : Title of second play through to first named actor ..
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Contributor:
Bateman, Kate Josephine, 1843-1917 (actor)
Date:
1870
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 135
97. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 1, 1870. Last Night Of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear in her Great Original Character of Leah: Supported by Mr. George Jordan. Saturday Evening, January 1, 1870, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"La Reine d'un Jour," Adam, After which the Celebrated Play, in 5 Acts, of Leah, Christians, Rudolf, a young Farmer, Mr George Jordan ..
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Contributor:
Bateman, Kate Josephine, 1843-1917 (actor)
Date:
1870
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 136
98. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 3, 1870. First Night Of the production of a new Romantic Military Drama, In Four Acts, by Watts Phillips, Esq., author of "The Dead Heart," "Lost in London," &c., entitled Not Guilty, The piece has been months in preparation and will be presented with every attention to detail, situation and effect. The "Young Volunteer Corps," and Beck's Philadelphia Band, No. 1, Are specially engaged, in order to give the proper martial effect to the Military Displays incidental to the Drama. Monday Evening, January 3, 1870, The performance will commence at quarter to 8 o'clock, with Overture-"Military," Hassler, Expressly Composed and Dedicated to T. J. Hemphill, Esq. After which will be produced the New Military Drama, entitled Not Guilty, With New and Appropriate Scenery by the eminent artist, Mr. George Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright. Properties and Military Appointments by E. Wood and C. Hoffman. The Volunteer Uniforms, the Oriental and other Costumes, by a skilled Artisan, aided by Mrs. Ricker and Assistants. The Music, composed, selected and arranged by Simon Hassler,-with the following Excellent Cast: Captain Willoughby, Silas Jarrett, Chas. Walcot ..
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Date:
1870
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 137
99. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 4, 1870. Second Night Of the production of a new Romantic Military Drama, In Four Acts, by Watts Phillips, Esq., author of "The Dead Heart," "Lost in London," &c., entitled Not Guilty, The piece has been months in preparation and will be presented with every attention to detail, situation and effect. The "Young Volunteer Corps," and Beck's Philadephia Band, No. 1, Are specially engaged, in order to give the proper martial effect to the Military Displays incidental to the Drama. Tuesday Evening, January 4, 1870, The performance will commence at quarter to 8 o'clock, with Overture-"Military," Hassler, Expressly Composed and Dedicated to T. J. Hemphill, Esq., After which will be produced the New Military Drama, entitled Not Guilty, With New and Appropriate Scenery by the eminent artist, Mr. George Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright. Properties and Military Appointments by E. Wood and C. Hoffman. The Volunteer Uniforms, the Oriental and other Costumes, by a skilled Artisan, Mrs. Ricker and Assistants. The Music, composed, selected and arranged by Simon Hassler,-with the following Excellent Cast: Captain Willoughby, Silas Jarrett, Chas. Walcot ..
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Date:
1870
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 138
100. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 5, 1870. Third Night Of the production of a new Romantic Military Drama, In Four Acts, by Watts Phillips, Esq., author of "The Dead Heart," "Lost in London," &c., entitled Not Guilty, The piece has been months in preparation and will be presented with every attention to detail, situation and effect. The "Young Volunteer Corps," and Beck's Philadephia Band, No. 1, Are specially engaged, in order to give the proper martial effect to the Military Displays incidental to the Drama. Wednesday Evening, January 5, 1870, The performance will commence at quarter to 8 o'clock, with Overture-"Military," Hassler, Expressly Composed and Dedicated to T. J. Hemphill, Esq., After which will be produced the New Military Drama, entitled Not Guilty, With New and Appropriate Scenery by the eminent artist, Mr. George Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright. Properties and Military Appointments by E. Wood and C. Hoffman. The Volunteer Uniforms, the Oriental and other Costumes, by a skilled Artisan, Mrs. Ricker and Assistants. The Music, composed, selected and arranged by Simon Hassler,-with the following Excellent Cast: Captain Willoughby, Silas Jarrett, Chas. Walcot ..
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Date:
1870
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 139