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1. Chestnut St. Theatre. Special Notice.-The audience is respectully requested To Retain Their Seats In The 3d Act until the fall of the Curtain on the Grandest Transformation Scene ever witnessed. Beginning Monday, May 7, 1888. With Wednesday and Saturday Matinees at 2 o'clock. Direct from the New York Run of 175 Nights. Rice's Burlesque Company. 65 Artists. Who will appear in Rice & Dixey's Sumptuous Production of the fascinating Spectacular Byronical, Operatic Burlesque or Opera-Bouffe, in three acts, replete with Original Music, Fascinating Novelties and Bewildering Situations, entitled The Corsair (Libretto adapted from the early English and other sources.) Music by Edward E. Rice and John J. Braham. New and Original Stage Business by Mr. Henry E. Dixey, and the following Great Cast of Characters: Conrad, the Corsiar, familiarly known as "The Scourge fo the Seas." Ironical and Byronical, Annie Summerville ..

Contributor:: Summerville, Annie (actor); Charter, William R. (printer)
Date:: 1888
Language:: English
Publisher:: Charter Print, 908 Filbert St
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 18 no. 96

2. 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. ..

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. 10

3. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, August 23, 1869. The Management takes great pleasure in announcing an Engagement with the Charming Actress and Vocalist, Rose Watkins (Formerly Miss Rosina Shaw,) And the Eminent Comedian, Mr. Harry Watkins, These 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. Monday Evening, Aug. 23d, 1869, the Performance will comnence 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 ..

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. 8

4. Broadside; Denver, Colorado, United States; undated

Date:: unknown
Language:: English

5. 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 ..

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. 12

6. Theatre, Walnut Street, Vox Populi. Mr. Booth, Mr. Hamblin, Mr. Wilkinson, and Miss Vincent. Will appear to-night in Shakespeare's Tragedy of Hamlet. Being the Last NIght but One of their Engagement. Thursday Evening, April 4, 1833. Will be presented Shakespeare's Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. Hamlet, Mr. Booth. ... : To conclude with the laughable Farce of Deaf as a Post. Tristram Sappy, Mr. Wilkinson. ..

Contributor:: Booth, Junius Brutus, 1796-1852 (actor); Hamblin, Thomas Sowerby, 1800-1853 (actor); Wilkinson, James Pimbury, 1787- (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. 20

7. Broadside; Leeser, Isaac; Goldstein, Isaac; New York, New York, United States; undated

Date:: unknown
Language:: English; Hebrew
Collection:: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Arc.MS.56

8. Philadelphia Theatre. Doors will be opened at half past 5, and curtain rises at half 6 o'clock precisely, until further notice. Friday Evening, October 22, 1819, Will be presented, (By Particular Desire) an Historical Play, in 5 acts, called The First Part Of Henry the Fourth; Or, the Humours of Sir John Falstaff. Written By Shakspeare. Henry the Fourth, Mr. Hughes. ... : [after] which ... a grand historical and patriotic drama called [Si]gesmar the Switzer; [or, the] Helvetian patriots. ..

Date:: 1819
Language:: English
Publisher:: [publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 27

9. Warren Theatre. Fifth Night of Mr. Wilkinson, When he will appear as Paul Bowbell and Sam Swipes. Second night of the musical Drama of Auld Robin Gray, On Wednesday Evening May 29, 1833. Will be performed a Musical Drama in 3 acts, founded on the very popular Scotch Ballad called Auld Robin Gray, Or::::Jamie's Return. ... Auld Robin Gray, Mr. Houpt ... : After which, Mr. A. Dickson will sing his celebrated Irish Song of "St. Patrick was a Gentleman," ... To conclude with (2d time in Boston,) the admired comedy in 3 acts called Exchange No Robbery. Sam Swipes, Mr. Wilkinson ..

Contributor:: Wilkinson, James Pimbury, 1787- (actor); Dickson, A., Mr (actor); Hooton, David (printer)
Date:: 1833
Language:: English
Publisher:: D. Hooton, printer, No. 13, Merchants' Hall
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Boston 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. 31

10. Philadelphia Theatre. Mr. Wallack's Last Appearance but One in Philadelphia. Saturday Evening, January 29, 1820, Will be presented (by desire) the admired Comedy of The Honey Moon. Duke Aranza, Mr. Wallack. ... : After which, (for the last time this season) a new Pathetic Melo-Drama, founded on the Tales of My Landlord, called The Heart of Mid-Lothian; Or, the Lily of St. Leonards. Written by T. Dibdin, and performed upwards of One Hundred Nights the last season. With additional New Scenes, Dresses and Decorations. The Scenery designed and executed by Messrs. H. Warren, T. Reinagle and Assistants. John, Duke of Argyle, Mr. Hughes. ..

Contributor:: Wallack, James William, 1795-1864 (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. 70; Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 71

11. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, March 1, 1870. The Charming Actress and Vocalist, and Eminent Comedian, Rose and Harry Watkins These Distinguished Artists will appear in an entirely New, Second Time on any Stage, Grand Romantic Irish Drama In which the Author, departing from the well-worn path of Irish Dramatic Literature, has sought to depict a truly Novel and Original Character, In the person of Fardorougha, a miser, in whose breast the struggle of avarice with natural affection, forms the basis of a plot of the most Ingenious and Absorbing Interest, And teaching a Great Moral Lesson. Tuesday Evening, March 1st, 1870, The performance will commence at quarter to 8 o'clock, with Overture--Fardorougha, Hassler After which will be presented the New Grand Romantic Irish Drama, in 4 Acts, entitled Set in Gold Or, The One Brigh Spot. Fardorougha, a Miser, Harry Watkins ..

Contributor:: 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. 195

12. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, April 1, 1870. Benefit of the Great Delineator of Specialties, Mr. F. S. Chanfrau Who will appear in his New and Highly Successful Play, of Kit Or, The Arkansas Traveler, An Original Drama of American Western Life, written by Thomas B. De Walden and Edward Spencer expressly for the display of his wonderful powers of characterization. Friday Evening, April 1st, 1870, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-- "Elizabeth," Rossini After which will be presented an Original Drama, entitled Kit Or, The Arkansas Traveler, A Drama contained in a Prologue and 4 Acts. Personages in the Prologue. Kit Redding, F. S. Chanfrau..

Contributor:: Chanfrau, Frank, 1824-1884 (actor); Walcot, Charles Melton, 1840-1921 (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. 226

13. Chestnut St. Theatre. Nixon & Zimmerman, Proprietors and Managers; George Kemerle, Treasurer. J. Fred Zimmerman, Jr., Assistant Treasurer. Charles E. Semple, Gas Machinest and Engineer. Wm. Clark, Master Machinest. Wm. Hassitt, Property Maker. Every Evening, Matinees Wednesday and Saturday. First Appearance in this city of Mr. & Mrs. Kendal (Under the direction of Mr. Daniel Frohman,) And Their Own Company, In The Iron Master. Being an English Version, by A. W. Pinero, of George Ohnet's Drama, "Le Maitre de Forges." Cast of Characters. Phillipe Derblay, Mr. Kendal ..

Contributor:: Kendal, William Hunter, 1843-1917 (actor); Kendal, Madge, 1849-1935 (actor); Charter, William R. (printer)
Date:: 1889
Language:: English
Publisher:: The Charter Printing House, 908 Filbert St
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 18 no. 98

14. 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. ..

Contributor:: 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

15. Philadelphia Theatre. Saturday Evening, December 4, 1819, Will be performed, (fourth time here) a new Comedy, called Wanted a Wife! Or, a Checque on my Banker. Written by Mr. William Moncrief. Sir Wilful Wildfire, Mr. Francis. ... : After which, (fourth time here) a new Pathetic Melo Drama, (founded on the Tales of my Landlord) called The Heart of Mid-Lothian; Or, the Lily of St. Leonards. Written by T. Dibdin, and performed upwards of ONe Hundred Nights the last season. With additional New Scenes, Dresses and Decorations. The Scenery designed and executed by Messrs. H. Warren, T. Reinagle and Assistants. John, Duke of Argyle, Mr. Hughes. ..

Contributor:: Francis, William, 1756 or 1757-1826 (actor)
Date:: 1819
Language:: English
Publisher:: [publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 48; Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 49

16. Philadelphia Theatre. Monday Evening, February 14, 1820, Will be presented (not acted these two years) a favourite Comedy, called The Road to Ruin. Mr. Dornton, Mr. Warren. ... : After which, (for the only time this season) a Pathetic Drama, called the Magpie & 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. ..

Contributor:: Warren, William, 1767-1832 (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. 79; Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 78

17. Broadside; Hebrew Benevolent and Orphan Asylum Society of the City of New York; Seligman, Jesse, 1827-1894; Rice, Henry; Stern, Myer; New York, New York, United States; 1883 May 7

Date:: 1883-05-07
Language:: English
Collection:: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Arc.MS.56, Box 1, Folder 71

18. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, February 21, 1870. First Night Of the engagement of the Charming Actress and Vocalist, Rose Watkins (Formerly Miss Rosina Shaw,) And the Eminent Comedian, Mr. Harry Watkins These 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. Monday Evening, Feb'y 21st, 1870 The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, Overture--Zingara, Suppe After which will be presented the Thrilling Drama by Harry Watkins, Esq., entitled Trodden Down Or, Under Two Flags. Fergus McCarthy, an Exile, Mr. Harry Watkins..

Contributor:: 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. 186

19. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, September 7, 1869. Immense Hit. Second night Of the Engagement of Mrs. D. P. Bowers, Who will appear, for the second time, as Margueritte, in a Grand Sensation 5-Act Play, entitled Reaping the Tempest: supported by Mr. J.C. M'Collom as Jean Paul Bergen. Tuesday Evening, Sept'r 7th, 1869, The Performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture-La Dame Blanche, Boieldien, After which will be presented a Powerful Sensational Play, translated from the French by M'me de Newville, in 5 Acts, entitled Reaping the Tempest, or, Margueritte the Wanderer. Margueritte, Mrs. D. P. Bowers ..

Contributor:: Bowers, D. P., Mrs., 1830-1895 (actor); McCollom, J. C. (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. 21

20. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, March 22, 1870. Mirth and Laughter. Second Night Of the Celebrated Eccentric Comedian, Mr. F. S. Chanfrau Who will appear in his Original Representation of the Immortal Character of "Sam," An Impersonation pronounced to be Unrivaled in Modern Times, and is everywhere received with Extraordinary Manifestations of Delight and Shouts of Laughter Tuesday Evening, March 22d, 1870 The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, Overture -- "La Gitana," Balfe Followed by the Comedy, in 5 Acts, of Sam Written expressly for Mr. Chanfrau by T. B. de Walden, Esq. Sam, F. S. Chanfrau..

Contributor:: Chanfrau, Frank, 1824-1884 (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. 216

21. Broadside; Hebrew Education Society of Philadelphia; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1866 October 22

Date:: 1866-10-22
Language:: English
Collection:: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Arc.MS.56, Box 5, Folder 4

22. Warren Theatre. Fourth Night of Mr. Wilkinson, When he will appear as Paul Bowbell and Delph. First night of the musical Drama of Auld Robin Gray, On Tuesday Evening May 28, 1833. Will be performed a Musical Drama in 3 acts, founded on the very popular Scotch Ballad called Auld Robin Gray, Or::::Jamie's Return. ... Auld Robin Gray, Mr. Houpt ... : After which a Fancy Dance by Miss Kerr ... To conclude with the laughable farce called Family Jars. Delph, Mr. Wilkinson ..

Contributor:: Wilkinson, James Pimbury, 1787- (actor); Hooton, David (printer)
Date:: 1833
Language:: English
Publisher:: D. Hooton, printer, No. 13, Merchants' Hall
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Boston 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. 30

23. 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. ..

Contributor:: Wood, William B. 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

24. Philadelphia Theatre. Second Time Here. Friday Evening, November 5, 1819, Will be presented (second time here) a new Comedy, called Wanted a Wife; Or, A Checque on my Banker. Written by Mr. William Moncrief. Sir Wilful Wildfire, Mr. Francis. ... : After which, (for the only time this season) the Melo-Drama of the Forest of Bondy; Or, the Dog of Montargis. Translated from the French, and performed at the London Theatres with the greatest applause. General Gontram, (Colonel of a Regiment of Guards) Mr. Wheatly. ..

Contributor:: Francis, William, 1756 or 1757-1826 (actor)
Date:: 1819
Language:: English
Publisher:: [publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 36; Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 37

25. Chestnut Street Theatre. Nixon & Zimmerman, Proprietors and Managers; S. M. Heilburn, Business Manager. Geo. Kemerle, W. H. Pennoyer, Treasurers. Henry Wannemacher, Leader of the Orchestra. Monday, October 25th, 1886. Matinees Wednesday & Saturday. Second Week of Rudolph Aronson's New York Casino Opera Co., The first time the Casino Opera Company have ever appeared outside of their own Theatre, presenting Erminie By Paulton and Jacobowski, Performed 375 nights, at the Comedy Theatre, Londo, Casino, New York, and Globe, Boston, with immense success. Cast Of Characters: Erminie, Pauline Hall ..

Contributor:: Hall, Pauline, 1860-1919 (actor); Charter, William R. (printer)
Date:: 1886
Language:: English
Publisher:: Charter, Print., 908 Filbert St
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 18 no. 92

26. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, June 1, 1870. Third Night Of the World-Renowned Comedian, Mr. Joseph Jefferson In his Exquisitely Beautiful and Masterly Impersonaiion of Irving's Rip Van Winkle, Received Nightly by Large and Brilliant Audiences, and the most Enthusiastic Applause. Wednesday Evening, June 1st, 1870, The performance will commence at eight o'clock, with Overture--"Rip Van Winkle," Reviere, After which will be presented Dion Boucicault's Great Drama, entitled Rip Van Winkle Or, The Sleep of Twenty Years. Act First. Rip Van Winkle, Joseph Jefferson ..

Contributor:: Jefferson, Joseph, 1829-1905 (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. 285

27. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, May 9, 1870. Fourth and Last Week Of the Brilliant Engagement of the Great and World-Renowned Comedians, Mr. And Mrs. Barney Williams Who Will Appear In 3 Glorious Pieces Songs And Dances : Ireland As It Was, Connecticut Courtship, And The Irish Tutor. Monday Evening, May 9th, 1870, The performance will commence at eight o'clock, with Overture, "Ireland," Hassler, After which will be presented the affecting Irish Drama, written expressly for Mr. Williams, entitled Ireland As It Was. Ragged Pat, with Song, Mr. Barney Williams ... : To be followed by the Laughable Farce of Connecticut Courtship Or, 'Way Down East. Jemima, a Yankee Gal, Mrs. Barney Williams ... To conclude with the Irish Farce of The Irish Tutor : Or, New Lights. Doctor O'Toole, with Song, Mr. Barney Williams ..

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. 264

28. 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 ..

Contributor:: 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

29. Warren Theatre. The Manager has great pleasure in announcing the engagement for a limited period, of Mr. Wilkinson, From the London and New York Theatres, who will make his first appearance in Boston, this Evening, as Tom Trippet, in the comedy of Freaks & Follies. Mr. Isherwood Is also engaged, and will make hist first appearance in this Theatre, in the character of Fontaine, In the Melo Drama of Therese. On Monday Evening May 20, 1833. Will be presented John Howard Payne's Melo Drama in 3 acts called Therese, Or:::The Orphan of Geneva. Fontaine, Mr. Isherwood. ... : After which a Fancy Dance by Miss Kerr ... The Evening's Entertainments will conclude with a Petit comedy in 2 acts, never performed in Boston, entitled Freaks & Follies. Tom Trippet, Mr. Wilkison, ..

Contributor:: Wilkinson, James Pimbury, 1787- (actor); Isherwood, Mr (actor); Hooton, David (printer)
Date:: 1833
Language:: English
Publisher:: D. Hooton, printer, No. 13, Merchants' Hall
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Boston 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. 25

30. Broadside; Newburg & Rosenburg; Congers, New York, United States; 1895 June 15

Date:: 1895-06-15
Language:: English

31. New Theatre. Performance every evening this week. The managers respectfully state, that for the better accomodation of the public, the office for the sale of box tickets, is now placed within the vestibule, the nearest door to Sixth Street. Last night of Mr. Wallack's engagement. Thursday evening, January 23, 1823, will be presented, (by particular desire) the tragedy of Pizarro; or, The death of Rolla. Pizarro, Mr. Wood. ... : After which the musical farce of The devil to pay, or, Wives metamorphosed. Sir John Loverule, Mr. Darley. ..

Contributor:: Wallack, James William, 1795-1864 (actor); Wallack, Henry John, 1790-1870 (actor); Wallack, James William, 1818-1873 (actor)
Date:: 1823
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 18 no. 44

32. 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. ..

Contributor:: 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

33. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, March 5, 1870. Last Night Of the Charming Actress and Vocalist, and Eminent Comedian, Rose and Harry Watkins In his own Great original Dramatic Version of Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth's Celebrated Romance: pronounced by the distinguished authoress, the best Dramatization ever presented of this, the most popular Story of Modern Times. Few Plays possess, in so remarkable a degree, all the elements essential to a Great Public Success, as demonstrated by the Crowds Attracted to witness its representation. Enthusiastic shouts of laughter and applause are elicited by the superb Acting, Music, Song, Dance and Grand Scenic Effect. Saturday eve'ng, March 5th, 1870 The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, Overture -- Hidden Hand, Keller To conclude with the universally Favorite Drama, in 3 Acts, by H. Watkins, entitled The Hidden Hand Or, Old Virginia As It Was. Archey, a Waif upon the waters, with Song, Trust to Luck, Rose Watkins... To commence with the Comic Farce, entitled to Oblige Benson, or the Adventures of a Love-Letter Mr. Trotter Southdown, a gentleman of extremely obliging disposition, devoted to Mrs. Southdown and vegetables, H. Watkins..

Contributor:: 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. 200

34. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, May 4, 1870. Third Week Of the Brilliant Engagement of the Great and World-Renowned Comedians, Mr. And Mrs. Barney Williams Who Will Appear In Their Great Pieces, The Grand Fairy Spectacular Drama entitled the Fairy Circle, The Laughable Comedy, entitled the Custom Of The Country, And the Side-Splitting Farce of The Happy Man. Wednesday Evening, May 4th, 1870, The performance will commence at eight o'clock, with Overture, "Groves of Blarney," Bishop, After which an Original Legendary Drama and Fairy Spectacle, written expressly for Mr. and Mrs. Williams, entitled the Fairy Circle Or, Con O'Carolan's Dream. Note.--It is the common superstition among the Irish peasants that the person who has sufficient courage to sleep within the charmed precincts of a "Fairy Circle," will dream of the whereabouts of some rich and deeply buried treasure. These "Fairy Circles" are strange freaks of nature, perfect illustrations of their name, as accurately as if outlined by a mathematical hand. Shakspere, in his exquisite play of "The Tempest,' alludes to these Fairy Trysting Places and their occupiers, thus: "You dewy puppets That by the moonshine do their green sour ringlets make Whereof the ewe not bites." Con O'Carolan, Barney Williams ... : To be followed by the Roaring Comedy of the Custom Of The Country Or, The Yankee Help. Melissa, with Song, Mrs. Barney Williams ... To conclude with the Side-Splitting Comedietta of the Happy Man. Paddy Murphy, the Happy Man, Mr. Barney Williams ..

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. 259

35. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, June 4, 1870. Saturday Matinee, The World-Renowned Comedian, Mr. Joseph Jefferson In his Exquisitely Beautiful and Masterly Impersonaiion of Irving's Rip Van Winkle, Received Nightly by Large and Brilliant Audiences, and the most Enthusiastic Applause. Saturday Afternoon, June 4, 1870, The performance will commence at two o'clock, with Overture--"Rip Van Winkle," Reviere, After which will be presented Dion Boucicault's Great Drama, entitled Rip Van Winkle Or, The Sleep of Twenty Years. Act First. Rip Van Winkle, Joseph Jefferson ..

Contributor:: Jefferson, Joseph, 1829-1905 (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. 288

36. Philadelphia Theatre. First time on this Stage. Saturday Evening, Nov. 13, 1819, Will be performed, a new Tragic Play (in 3 acts) called the Bride of Abydos. Written by William Dimond, Author of the Foundling of the Forest, Adrian and Orrilla, &c. &c. Giaffer, (Pacha of Abydos), Mr. Wheatly. ... : After Which, The Farce Of The Sleeping Draught. Performed in London with universal applause. Dr. Vinculo, Mr. Burke. ..

Date:: 1819
Language:: English
Publisher:: [publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 41; Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 42

37. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, February 5, 1870. Another Great Success. Saturday Matinee Of the Grand Scenic, Realistic Drama, of London, Every Scene New and expressly Imported from London, presenting Beautiful and Accurate Representations of celebrated Views of the Great City, by the distinguished English Scenic Artist, Mr. J. Johnson, rendering it, in fact, a faithful Panorama of London Streets, So that a Vist to this Superb Production is nearly as Good as a Trip to London. Saturday Afternoon, Feb. 5, 1870, The performance will commence at two o'clock, with Overture-Romantic, Thomas, After which will be presented the new Domestic, Romantic and Sensational Drama, by Henry Leslie, of London, and John S. Clarke, of Philadelphia, in Three Acts and Prologue, entitled London, or, Lights & Shadows of the Great City, Harold Forrester, Chas. Walcot ..

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. 170

38. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, March 8, 1870. Engagement of Mr. Fechter Limited Positively to Twelve Nights Who will make his 2d Appearance in Philadelphia, this evening, as Hamlet, supported by Miss Carlotta Leclercq: The Leading Actress on the English Stage... Tuesday Eve'ng, March 8th, 1870, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture -- Fidelio, Beethoven After which will be presented Shakspere's Tragedy, in 5 Acts, of Hamlet Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Mr. C. Fechter..

Contributor:: Fechter, Charles, 1824-1879 (actor); Leclercq, Carlotta, 1836-1893 (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. 202

39. Broadside; E. Myers & Son; Plymouth, England; Exeter, England; undated

Date:: unknown
Language:: English
Collection:: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Arc.MS.56, Box 13, Folder 2

40. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, March 17, 1870. Last Performance But Two Of the Brilliant Engagement of Mr. Fechter and Miss Carlotta Leclercq Who will appear in The Lady of Lyons: As revised and altered for Mr. Fechter, by the Author, Lord Lytton Bulwer... Thursday Eve'g, March 17th, 1870 The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture -- Die Felsenmuhle, Reissiger After which will be presented Bulwer's Great Play, in 5 Acts, of the Lady of Lyons Or, Love and Pride. Claude Melnotte, Mr. Fechter..

Contributor:: Fechter, Charles, 1824-1879 (actor); Leclercq, Carlotta, 1836-1893 (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. 211

41. Richings' Grand English Opera; Mrs. C. Richings Bernard, Directress; A. S. Pennoyer, Business Manager; S. Behrens, Conductor; This Evening, Auber's Brilliant Opera of Fra Diavolo: With The Following Cast: Fra Diavolo, Wm. Castle ..

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 box 21A no. 2

42. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, February 4, 1870. Another Great Success. Last Night But One Of the Grand Scenic, Realistic Drama, of London, Every Scene New and expressly Imported from London, presenting Beautiful and Accurate Representations of celebrated Views of the Great City, by the distinguished English Scenic Artist, Mr. J. Johnson, rendering it, in fact, a faithful Panorama of London Streets, So that a Visit to this Superb Production is nearly as Good as a Trip to London. Friday Evening, Feb'ry 4th, 1870, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-Romantic, Thomas, After which will be presented the new Domestic, Romantic and Sensational Drama, by Henry Leslie, of London, and John S. Clarke, of Philadelphia, in Three Acts and Prologue, entitled London, or, Lights & Shadows of the Great City, Harold Forrester, Chas. Walcot ..

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. 169

43. A new hymn, composed on a factory boy and girl who were found drowned in the river Aire

Date:: 1850
Language:: English
Publisher:: [publisher not identified]
Collection:: Richard L. Sperry, WG'67, Endowment for Rare Books and Manuscripts Collections
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Rare Book Collection, PR3991.A1 N39 1850

44. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, June 6, 1870. Seventh Night Of The World-Renowned Comedian, Mr. Joseph Jefferson In his Exquisitely Beautiful and Masterly Impersonaiion of Irving's Rip Van Winkle, Received Nightly by Large and Brilliant Audiences, and the most Enthusiastic Applause. Monday Evening, June 6th, 1870, The performance will commence at eight o'clock, with Overture--"Rip Van Winkle," Reviere, After which will be presented Dion Boucicault's Great Drama, entitled Rip Van Winkle Or, The Sleep of Twenty Years. Act First. Rip Van Winkle, Joseph Jefferson ..

Contributor:: Jefferson, Joseph, 1829-1905 (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. 290

45. Broadside; Haye Olam & Orphans Kitchen; Jerusalem, Israel; undated

Date:: unknown
Language:: English; Hebrew
Collection:: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Modern American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Arc.MS.56

46. 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. ..

Contributor:: 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

47. 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. ..

Contributor:: 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

48. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, September 16, 1869. Last Night of the New and Romantic Drama, Last Week Of the Engagement of Mrs. D. P. Bowers, Who will appear in her last Great Success, Clara Melville, in the New Sensational Play Received Nightly with Shouts of Laughter and Applause, entitled "Snare," In which is embodied one of those startling Romances which only occur in real life, and prove that "Truth is Stranger than Fiction" - Supported by Mr. J. C. M'Collom, Thursday Evening, Sept. 16th, 1869, The Performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture-"Festival," Thomas, After which will be presented, for the 4th time in Philadelphia, an original Drama, written expressly for Mrs. Bowers by Edmund Falconer, Esq., Author of "Peep O'Day," "Fire Fly," "Men of the Day," &c., entitled Snare, or, What Can't Money Do? Clara Melville, Wife of Henry Melville, Mrs. D. P. Bowers ..

Contributor:: Bowers, D. P., Mrs., 1830-1895 (actor); McCollom, J. C. (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. 29

49. Philadelphia Theatre. Mrs. Wood's Benefit. Wednesday Evening, March 1, 1820, Will be revived a Comedy, called the Mask'd Friend; Or, Duplicity. Written by the Author of the Road to Ruin, Deserted Daughter, Tale of Mystery, &c. &c. and performed at Covent Garden Theatre, with distinguished applause. Sir Hornet Armstrong, Mr. Warren. ... : After which, (never acted in America) a new Female Interlude, in two acts, called Belles without Beaux; Or, Gentlemen we can do without You. Performed entirely by Ladies. Lady Antidote, Mrs. Francis. ... After which, (not acted this season) a Farce, called Mr. H, Or, beware of a bad Name. Mr. H. Mr. Wood. ..

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 21B no. 8

50. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, March 21, 1870. Mirth and Laughter. First Night Of the Celebrated Eccentric Comedian, Mr. F. S. Chanfrau Who will appear in his Original Representation of the Immortal Character of "Sam," An Impersonation pronounced to be Unrivaled in Modern Times, and is everywhere received with Extraordinary Manifestations of Delight and Shouts of Laughter Monday Evening, March 21st, 1870 The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, Overture -- "La Gitana," Balfe Followed by the Comedy, in 5 Acts, of Sam Written expressly for Mr. Chanfrau by T. B. de Walden, Esq. Sam, F. S. Chanfrau..

Contributor:: Chanfrau, Frank, 1824-1884 (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. 215

51. Warren Theatre. First representation in this Theatre of Shakespeare's Tragedy of Macbeth. The character of Macbeth, By Mr. J. B. Munroe, His first appearance on any stage. On Thursday Evening May 23, 1833. Will presented Shakespeare's tragedy in 5 acts of Macbeth. Macbeth (His first appearance on any stage) Mr. J. B. Munroe ... : The entertainments of the Evening will conclude with the laughable farce of Nature and Philosophy. Father Phillip, Mr. Wray ..

Contributor:: Munroe, J. B., Mr (actor); Hooton, David (printer)
Date:: 1833
Language:: English
Publisher:: D. Hooton, printer, No. 13, Merchants' Hall
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Boston 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. 28

52. Philadelphia Theatre. Mr. Wallack's First Night. Monday Evening, January 10, 1820, Will be presented the Tragedy of Pizarro, Or, the Death of Rolla. Spaniards: Pizarro, Mr. Hughes. ... : To which will be added, the favourite Farce of The Weathercock. Old Fickle, Mr. Francis. ..

Contributor:: Wallack, James William, 1795-1864 (actor); Francis, William, 1756 or 1757-1826 (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. 64; Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 63

53. New Theatre. Tuesday Evening, December 17, 1822, Will be presented the celebrated Tragedy of Virginius; Or, the Liberation of Rome. Written by Sheridan Knowles, Esq. and performed in London, Boston, &c. with distinguished success. Virginius, a Centurion, Mr. Cooper. ... : After which the Farce of Miss in her Teens; Or, the Medley of Lovers. Captain Flash, Mr. Burke. ..

Date:: 1822
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 18 no. 25; Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 18 no. 24

54. Richings' Grand English Opera; Mrs. C. Richings Bernard, Directress; A. S. Pennoyer, Business Manager; S. Behrens, Conductor; This Evening, Will be presented Balfe's Charming Opera, the Rose of Castile: With The Following Cast: Manuel, Wm. Castle ..

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 box 21A no. 3

55. English Opera; Mrs. C. Richings Bernard, Directress; A. S. Pennoyer, Business Manager; S. Behrens, Conductor; This Afternoon, at 2, Second Grand Opera Matinee Will be produced, Balfe's Ever-Popular Opera, Bohemian Girl: With The Following Cast: Count Arnheim, S. C. Campbell ..

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 box 21A no. 1

56. Broadside; Hart, Abraham; Mikveh Israel; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; undated

Date:: unknown
Language:: English
Collection:: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Arc.MS.56, Box 10, Folder 2

57. Chesnut Street Theatre. Boxes, 75 Cents. - Children, under 10 years, with their parents, 50 Cents. - Pit, 37 1/2 Cents Doors open at 7. The Curtain will rise at half past 7. Mr. Wood's Benefit. Miss Wood's Fourth appearance on the stage. Mr. Brough's First appearance this season, who has politely volunteered his services for this occasion. Mr. E. Kendall For this night only. Monday Evening, June 8, 1840. The Entertainments will commence with the pathetic domestic Drama of Lucille, A Story Of The Heart. Written by Bernard. Act 1st - Love - The Blind Man and his Bethrothed. Lucille, (betrothed to St. Cyr,) Miss Wood, ... : After which, A Scene from the Opera of Love In A Village. Hawthorn, Mr. Brough, ... To conclude with (2nd time) A New Farce, called The Bengal Tiger!! Sir Paul Pagoda, Mr. W. F. Johnson. ..

Contributor:: Wood, William B. 1779-1861 (actor); Wood, Miss (actor); Brough, Mr (actor); Kendall, E., Mr (actor)
Date:: 1840
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 18 no. 110

58. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, April 2, 1870. Only "Kit" Matinee When the Great Delineator of Specialties, Mr. F. S. Chanfrau Will appear in his New and Highly Successful Play, of Kit Or, The Arkansas Traveler, An Original Drama of American Western Life, written by Thomas B. De Walden and Edward Spencer expressly for the display of his wonderful powers of characterization. Saturday Afternoon, April 2d, 1870, The performance will commence at Two o'clock, with Overture-- "Elizabeth," Rossini After which will be presented an Original Drama, entitled Kit Or, The Arkansas Traveler, A Drama contained in a Prologue and 4 Acts. Personages in the Prologue. Kit Redding, F. S. Chanfrau..

Contributor:: Chanfrau, Frank, 1824-1884 (actor); Walcot, Charles Melton, 1840-1921 (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. 227

59. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, September 10, 1869. Benefit of Mrs. D. P. Bowers and only night That she can appear in her Wonderful Impersonation of Lady Audley, in John Brougham's Thrilling Sensational Drama, entitled Lady Audley's Secret supported by Mr. J. C. M'Collom as Robert Audley. Friday Evening, Sept'r 10th, 1869, The Performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture-La Dame Blanche, Boieldieu, After which will be presented the Thrilling Sensational Drama, written especially for Mrs. D. P. Bowers, by John Brougham, entitled Lady Audley's Secret. Lady Audley, Mrs. D. P. Bowers ... : To conclude with the American Comedy of The People's Lawyer. Robt. Howard, the People's Lawyer, Lewis Morrison ..

Contributor:: Bowers, D. P., Mrs., 1830-1895 (actor); McCollom, J. C. (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. 24

60. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, February 25, 1870. Benefit of Mrs. Rose Watkins The Charming Actress and Vocalist, and Eminent Comedian. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Watkins Will appear in Two Glorious Pieces. An Entire Change of Performance with Songs and Solo on a Shepherd's Pipe. Comedy & Drama. Friday Evening, Feb'y 25th, 1870, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, Overture--Zingara, Suppe To conclude with Mr. Watkins' Popular American Drama, entitled The Pioneer Patriot Or, The Maid of the War-Path. Jocko, the Deformed [his Original Charachter.], Mr. Harry Watkins ... To commence with a well-done domestic broil, served up by Mr. H. Watkins for the special gratification of hen-pecked husbands, tied-at-home wives, and matrimonial squabblers in general, entitled It Takes Two To Quarrel Mr. Augustus Hotwaughter, a hen-pecked Husband, Mr. Harry Watkins ..

Contributor:: 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. 191

61. 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. ..

Contributor:: 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

62. Broadside; Weil, Abraham; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1898 April 18

Date:: 1898-04-18
Language:: English
Collection:: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Modern American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Ms. Coll. 1410

63. Broadside; Kolasky; Kolasky & Ober; New York, New York, United States; 1873 April 8

Date:: 1873-04-08
Language:: English
Collection:: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Modern American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Ms. Coll. 1410

64. New Theatre. The managers respectfully state, that for the better accommodation of the public, the office for the sale of Box Tickets, is now placed within the Vestibule, the nearest door to Sixth Street. The public are respectfully informed that Mr. Wallack Is Engaged for Five Nights only, and will appear on Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Friday Evening, January 17, 1823, Will be presented the Tragedy of Pizarro; Or, the Death of Rolla. Spaniards. Pizarro, Mr. Wood. ... : After which, the favourite Farce of The Mock Doctor; Or, the Dumb Lady Cur'd. Translated from the French. Sir Jasper, Mr. Hathwell. ..

Contributor:: Wallack, James William, 1795-1864 (actor); Wallack, Henry John, 1790-1870 (actor); Wallack, James William, 1818-1873 (actor)
Date:: 1823
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 18 no. 39

65. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, March 10, 1870. Engagement of Mr. Fechter Limited Positively to Twelve Nights Who will make his 4th Appearance in Philadelphia, this evening, as Hamlet, supported by Miss Carlotta Leclercq: The Leading Actress on the English Stage... Thursday Evening, March 10, 1870, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture -- Fidelio, Beethoven After which will be presented Shakspere's Tragedy, in 5 Acts, of Hamlet Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Mr. C. Fechter..

Contributor:: Fechter, Charles, 1824-1879 (actor); Leclercq, Carlotta, 1836-1893 (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. 204

66. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, March 4, 1870. Benefit and Last Night But One of the Eminent Comedian and Dramatist, Harry Watkins: Who will appear with the Accomplished Actress and Vocalist, Rose Watkins, In his own Great original Dramatic Version of Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth's Celebrated Romance: pronounced by the distinguished authoress, the best Dramatization ever pesented of this, the most popular Story of Modern Times. Few Plays possess, in so remarkable a degree, all the elements essential to a Great Public Success, as demonstrated by the Crowds Attracted to witness its representation. Enthusiastic shouts of laughter and applause are elicited by the superb Acting, Music, Song, Dance and Grand Scenic Effect. Friday Eve'ng, March 4th, 1870, The universally Favorite Drama in 3 Acts, by H. Watkins, entitled The Hidden Hand Or, Old Virginia As It Was. Archey, a Waif upon the waters, with Song, Trust to Luck, Rose Watkins ..

Contributor:: 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. 198

67. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, March 26, 1870. Only "Sam" Matinee: When the Celebrated Eccentric Comedian, Mr. F. S. Chanfrau Will appear in his Original Representation of the Immortal Character of "Sam," An Impersonation pronounced to be Unrivaled in Modern Times, and is everywhere received with Extraordinary Manifestations of Delight and Shouts of Laughter. Saturday Afternoon, March 26, 1870 The performance will commence at Two o'clock, with Overture -- "La Gitana," Balfe Followed by the Comedy, in 5 Acts, of Sam: Written expressly for Mr. Chanfrau by T. B. De Walden, esq. Sam, F. S. Chanfrau..

Contributor:: Chanfrau, Frank, 1824-1884 (actor); Walcot, Charles Melton, 1840-1921 (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. 220

68. To his Excellency Abraham Lincoln

Creator:: Republican Party (Philadelphia, Pa.). City Committee (creator)
Date:: 1863-02-25
Language:: English
Collection:: Gordon Block Collection of Lincolniana, 1760-1963
Physical Location:: Ms. Coll. 941, Box 1, Folder 40

69. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, March 15, 1870. Last Night But Three Of the Engagement of Mr. Fechter and Miss Carlotta Leclercq Who will appear in Ruy Blas... Tuesday Evening, March 15th, 1870 The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, Overture -- Die Felsenmuhle, Reissiger After which, the Romantic Drama, from the French of Victor Hugo, entitled Ruy Blas Scene, Spain. Period, 1692. Ruy Blas, Mr. Fechter..

Contributor:: Fechter, Charles, 1824-1879 (actor); Leclercq, Carlotta, 1836-1893 (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. 209

70. Broadside; Weil, Abraham; Court of Common Pleas of the County of Philadelphia; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1898 April 18

Date:: 1898-04-18
Language:: English
Collection:: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Modern American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Ms. Coll. 1410

71. Theatre, Arch Street, Doors open at a quarter past 6. Curtain rise at a quarter past 7 o'clock precisely. Mr. Wemyss Having taken the lease of the Theatre now building at Pittsburg, Announces to his friends and the public that his Farewell Benefit Will take place at this Theatre, on Monday Evening, April 22nd, 1833, On which occasion, Mr. Wood, Who has kindly volunteered his services, and Mr. J. R. Scott will appear. On Monday Evening, April 22, 1833, Will be presented O'Keefe's Comedy of Wild Oats; or The Strolling Gentlemen. Rover, Mr. Wood, ... : After which the admired interlude of the Married Bachelor. Sir Charles Courtley, Mr. Spencer ... To conclude with the Farce of Raising the Wind. Jeremy Didler, Mr. Wemyss. ..

Contributor:: Wemyss, Francis Courtney, 1797-1859 (actor); Wood, William B. 1779-1861 (actor); Scott, John R., 1808-1856 (actor)
Date:: 1833
Language:: English
Publisher:: C. Alexander, Printer, Franklin Place
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. 22

72. Broadside; Wise, Isaac Mayer; Cincinnati, Ohio, United States; undated

Date:: unknown
Language:: English
Collection:: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Arc.MS.56, Box 8, Folder 3

73. Warren Theatre. Third Night of Mr. Wilkinson, When he will appear as Sam Swipes and Tom Trippet. First night of the Comedy of Exchange No Robbery, Written by Theodore Hook, Esq. Second and last Night of the laughable farce of Freaks and Follies, Received on Monday Evening last with great applause, and which cannot be again repeated during Mr. Wilkinson's engagement. On Friday Evening May 24, 1833. Will be performed, first time in Boston, a celebrated comdey entitled Exchange No Robbery. Sam Swipes, Mr. Wilkinson ... : After which, Mr. A. Dickson will sing his celebrated Irish Song of "St. Patrick was a Gentleman." ... To conclude with the laughable farce, (2d time in Boston) called Freaks and Follies. Tom Trippet, Mr. Wilkinson..

Contributor:: Wilkinson, James Pimbury, 1787- (actor); Dickson, A., Mr (actor); Hooton, David (printer)
Date:: 1833
Language:: English
Publisher:: D. Hooton, printer, No. 13, Merchants' Hall
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Boston 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. 29

74. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, March 12, 1870. Engagement Limited Positively to Twelve Nights of Mr. Fechter supported by Miss Carlotta Leclercq The Leading Actress on the English Stage, and will appear This Evening, as Hamlet... Saturday Even'g, March 12, 1870, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture -- Fidelio, Beethoven After which will be presented Shakspere's Tragedy, in 5 Acts, of Hamlet Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Mr. C. Fechter..

Contributor:: Fechter, Charles, 1824-1879 (actor); Leclercq, Carlotta, 1836-1893 (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. 207

75. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, March 28, 1870. Second Week Of the Brilliant Engagement of the Great Delineator of Specialties, Mr. F. S. Chanfrau Who will appear in his New and Highly Successful Play, of Kit Or, The Arkansas Traveler, An Original Drama of American Western Life, written by Thomas B. De Walden and Edward Spencer expressly for the display of his wonderful powers of characterization. The Piece will be produced with New and Beautiful Scenery by Geo. Heilge, Mechanical Effects by Arthur Wright and Assistants, Decorations and Properties by Edward Wood and Assistants, Music Selected and Arranged by Simon Hassler. Monday Evening, March 28, 1870, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-- "Elizabeth," Rossini After which will be presented an Original Drama, entitled Kit Or, The Arkansas Traveler, A Drama contained in a Prologue and 4 Acts. Personages in the Prologue. Kit Redding, F. S. Chanfrau..

Contributor:: Chanfrau, Frank, 1824-1884 (actor); Walcot, Charles Melton, 1840-1921 (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. 222

76. 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 ..

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

77. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 29, 1870. Another Great Piece. First Night of the Grand Scenic, Realistic Drama, of London, Every Scene New and expressly Imported from London, presenting Beautiful and Accurate Representations of celebrated Views of the Great City, by the distinguished English Scenic Artist, Mr. J. Johnson, rendering it, in fact, a faithful Panorama of London Streets So that a Visit to this Superb Production is nearly as Good as a Trip to London. Saturday Evening, Jan'ry 29, 1870, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-Romantic, Thomas, After which will be presented the new Domestic, Romantic and Sensational Drama, by Henry Leslie, of London, and John S. Clarke, of Philadelphia, in Three Acts and Prologue, entitled London, or, Lights & Shadows of the Great City, Harold Forrester, a young Lawyer, Chas. Walcot ... : Title of second play through to first named 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. 164

78. Broadside; Congregation Sha'are Tefilah; New York, New York, United States; 1847

Date:: 1847
Language:: Hebrew
Collection:: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Arc.MS.56, Box 5, Folder 1

79. Philadelphia Theatre. Mr. T. Jefferson's Benefit. Wednesday Evening, March 15, Will be presented a Comedy, called The Rivals; Or, a Trip to Bath. Written by R. B. Sheridan, Esq. Sir Anthony Absolute, Mr. Warren. ... : After which, a new Farce, (never performed on this stage) called the Rendezvous; Or, Hide and Seek. Quake, Mr. Herbert. ... After which, (third time) a new Petite Comedy, called A Roland for an Oliver. Written by Thomas Morton, Esq. Author of the Way to Get Married, Town and Country, the Slave, Speed the Plough, &c. Sir Mark Chase, Mr. Warren. ..

Contributor:: Jefferson, Thomas, -1824 (actor); Warren, William, 1767-1832 (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. 86; Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 87

80. 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. ..

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. 9

81. Broadside; Isaac D. Sailer; Isaac D. Sailer; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1898 July 1

Date:: 1898-07-01
Language:: English
Collection:: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Modern American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Ms. Coll. 1410

82. Philadelphia Theatre. Wednesday Evening, Dec. 29, 1819, Will be performed, (for the first and only time this season) a celebrated Tragedy, called George Barnwell; Or, the London Merchant. Thorogood, Mr. Warren. ... : After the Tragedy a new Comic Spanish Ballet, called Love among the Roses. Leander, Miss K. Durang. ... After which, the Comic Opera of My Grandmother; Or, the Living Picture. Sir Matthew Medley, Mr. Francis. ..

Contributor:: Warren, William, 1767-1832 (actor); Francis, William, 1756 or 1757-1826 (actor)
Date:: 1819
Language:: English
Publisher:: [publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 60; Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 61

83. Broadside; Theatre Royal, Drury Lane; London, England, undated

Date:: unknown
Language:: English
Collection:: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Arc.MS.56, Volume C, Page 2

84. 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. ..

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

85. Broadside; Bremer, Louis; Lewis Bremer's Sons; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1876

Date:: 1876
Language:: English

86. 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 ..

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

87. Broadside; 1918

Date:: 1918
Language:: Yiddish; English
Collection:: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Modern American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Ms. Coll. 1410

88. Warren Theatre. Mr. Wilkinson's Last Night. On Thursday Evening May 30, 1833. Will be performed Cherry's admired comedy in 5 acts called the Soildier's Daughter. Governor Heartall, Mr. Meer ... : After which a Fancy Dance by Miss Kerr ... To conclude with the favorite musical farce of the Turnpike Gate. Crack (With the Original Songs.), Mr. Wilkinson ..

Contributor:: Wilkinson, James Pimbury, 1787- (actor); Hooton, David (printer)
Date:: 1833
Language:: English
Publisher:: D. Hooton, printer, No. 13, Merchants' Hall
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Boston 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. 32

89. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, March 29, 1870. Second Week Of the Brilliant Engagement of the Great Delineator of Specialties, Mr. F. S. Chanfrau Who will appear in his New and Highly Successful Play, of Kit Or, The Arkansas Traveler, An Original Drama of American Western Life, written by Thomas B. De Walden and Edward Spencer expressly for the display of his wonderful powers of characterization. The Piece will be produced with New and Beautiful Scenery by Geo. Heilge, Mechanical Effects by Arthur Wright and Assistants, Decorations and Properties by Edward Wood and Assistants, Music Selected and Arranged by Simon Hassler. Tuesday Evening, March 29, 1870, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-- "Elizabeth," Rossini After which will be presented an Original Drama, entitled Kit Or, The Arkansas Traveler, A Drama contained in a Prologue and 4 Acts. Personages in the Prologue. Kit Redding, F. S. Chanfrau..

Contributor:: Chanfrau, Frank, 1824-1884 (actor); Walcot, Charles Melton, 1840-1921 (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. 223

90. Broadside; Epstein, Jacob; New York, New York, United States; 1900

Date:: 1900
Language:: English
Collection:: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Modern American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Ms. Coll. 1410

91. Broadside; Ullmann, Daniel; New York, New York, United States; 1854

Date:: 1854
Language:: English

92. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, September 4, 1869. An Extraordinary Bill For the LAST APPEARANCE of the Eminent Artists, Rose and Harry Watkins, Whose present engagement has greatly deepened the impression made at their former visit, and placed them in the very Front Rank of Philadelphia Favorites, 2 Grand Dramas: Boucicault's Best Play and Watkins' Great National Drama. Jocko and Myles Na-Coppaleen, Harry Watkins. Eily O'Connor and Isabel Carlton, Rose Watkins. Saturday Evening, Sept'r 4th, 1869, The Performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture-Flotte Bursche, Suppe, After which Boucicault's Popular Drama of The Colleen Bawn, or, The Brides of Garryowen. Eily O'Conner, the Colleen Bawn, with Songs, Rose Watkins ... : To conclude with Mr. Watkins' Popular American Drama, entitled The Pioneer Patriot, or, The Maid of the War-Path. Jocko, the Deformed, [his Original Character,] Mr Harry Watkins ..

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. 19

93. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, September 2, 1869. Last night but two of the Charming Actress and Vocalist, and Eminent Comedian, Rose and Harry Watkins (Formerly Miss Rosina Shaw.) Who will appear in a Beautiful Play, acknowledged by the Press and People of Ireland to be the Best Irish Drama Ever written. It is a Truthful and Charming Picture of Domestic Life in the Emerald Isle Depicting, with a Strict Fidelity to Nature, the various Phases of Irish Character, Irish Homes, and Irish Hearts, Thursday Evening, Sept. 2d, 1869, The Performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture-Kathleen Mavourneen, Zaulig, After which the beautiful Domestic Drama, in 4 Acts, entitled Kathleen Mavourneen, or, Under the Spell. Kathleen Mavourneen, the gray dawn is breaking, The horn of the hunter is heard on the hill; The lark from her light wing the bright dew is shaking; Kathleen Mavourneen, what, slumbering still? Oh, hast thou forgotten how soon we must sever-- Oh, hast thou forgotten how soon we must part? It may be for years, and it may be forever, Then why art thou silent, the voice of my heart? Kathleen Mavourneen, Rose Watkins ..

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. 17

94. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, June 3, 1870. Benefit Of the World-Renowned Comedian, Mr. Joseph Jefferson In his Exquisitely Beautiful and Masterly Impersonaiion of Irving's Rip Van Winkle, Received Nightly by Large and Brilliant Audiences, and the most Enthusiastic Applause. Friday Evening, June 3d, 1870, The performance will commence at eight o'clock, with Overture--"Rip Van Winkle," Reviere, After which will be presented Dion Boucicault's Great Drama, entitled Rip Van Winkle Or, The Sleep of Twenty Years. Act First. Rip Van Winkle, Joseph Jefferson ..

Contributor:: Jefferson, Joseph, 1829-1905 (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. 287

95. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, June 15, 1870. Last Night But Three Of the World-Renowned Comedian, Mr. Joseph Jefferson In his Exquisitely Beautiful and Masterly Impersonaiion of Irving's Rip Van Winkle, Received Nightly by Large and Brilliant Audiences, and the most Enthusiastic Applause. Wednesday Evening, June 15, 1870, The performance will commence at eight o'clock, with Overture--"Rip Van Winkle," Reviere, After which will be presented Dion Boucicault's Great Drama, entitled Rip Van Winkle Or, The Sleep of Twenty Years. Act First. Rip Van Winkle, Joseph Jefferson ..

Contributor:: Jefferson, Joseph, 1829-1905 (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. 299

96. Richings' Grand English Opera; Mrs. C. Richings Bernard, Directress; A. S. Pennoyer, Business Manager; S. Behrens, Conductor; This Evening, Will be produced Auber's Charming Opera, the Crown Diamonds: With The Following Cast: Count De Campo Mayor, Henry Peakes ..

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 box 21A no. 5

97. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, February 5, 1870. Another Great Success. Last Night Of the Grand Scenic, Realistic Drama, of London, Every Scene New and expressly Imported from London, presenting Beautiful and Accurate Representations of celebrated Views of the Great City, by the distinguished English Scenic Artist, Mr. J. Johnson, rendering it, in fact, a faithful Panorama of London Streets, So that a Vist to this Superb Production is nearly as Good as a Trip to London. Saturday Evening, Feb'ry 5, 1870, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-Romantic, Thomas, After which will be presented the new Domestic, Romantic and Sensational Drama, by Henry Leslie, of London, and John S. Clarke, of Philadelphia, in Three Acts and Prologue, entitled London, or, Lights & Shadows of the Great City, Harold Forrester, Chas. Walcot ..

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. 171

98. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, September 11, 1869. Two Great Dramas Saturday Night. Mrs. D. P. Bowers will appear as Madelaine, and Lucretia Borgia supported by Mr. J. C. M'Collom, Saturday Evening, Sept'r 11, 1869, The Performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture-La Dame Blanche, Boieldieu, After which will be presented in three acts, the intensely interesting Drama of Madelaine The Belle of the Faubourg. Madelaine, Wife of Bertrand, Mrs. D. P. Bowers ... : To conclude with the Celebrated Drama, in Three Acts, adapted from the French of Victor Hugo, by J. M. Weston, of Lucretia Borgia: The Poisoner. Lucretia Borgia, Duchess of Ferara, Mrs. D. P. Bowers ..

Contributor:: Bowers, D. P., Mrs., 1830-1895 (actor); McCollom, J. C. (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. 25

99. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, February 23, 1870. 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, Trodden Down: Or, Under Two Flags, Pronounced by the Press and Public one of the Greatest Dramatic Triumphs of the Day. Wednesday Evening, Feb. 23, 1870 The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk' Overture--Zingara, Suppe After which will be presented the Thrilling Drama, by Harry Watkins, Esq., entitled Trodden Down Or, Under Two Flags. Fergus McCarthy, an Exile, Mr. Harry Watkins..

Contributor:: 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. 189

100. Mrs. C. Richings Bernard, Directress; A. S. Pennoyer, Business Manager; S. Behrens, Conductor; This Evening, Wallace's Charming Opera, Maritana; With The Following Cast: Charles II, H. C. Peakes ..

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 box 21A no. 4

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4. Broadside; Denver, Colorado, United States; undated

7. Broadside; Leeser, Isaac; Goldstein, Isaac; New York, New York, United States; undated

17. Broadside; Hebrew Benevolent and Orphan Asylum Society of the City of New York; Seligman, Jesse, 1827-1894; Rice, Henry; Stern, Myer; New York, New York, United States; 1883 May 7

21. Broadside; Hebrew Education Society of Philadelphia; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1866 October 22

30. Broadside; Newburg & Rosenburg; Congers, New York, United States; 1895 June 15

39. Broadside; E. Myers & Son; Plymouth, England; Exeter, England; undated

41. Richings' Grand English Opera; Mrs. C. Richings Bernard, Directress; A. S. Pennoyer, Business Manager; S. Behrens, Conductor; This Evening, Auber's Brilliant Opera of Fra Diavolo: With The Following Cast: Fra Diavolo, Wm. Castle ..

43. A new hymn, composed on a factory boy and girl who were found drowned in the river Aire

45. Broadside; Haye Olam & Orphans Kitchen; Jerusalem, Israel; undated

52. Philadelphia Theatre. Mr. Wallack's First Night. Monday Evening, January 10, 1820, Will be presented the Tragedy of Pizarro, Or, the Death of Rolla. Spaniards: Pizarro, Mr. Hughes. ... : To which will be added, the favourite Farce of The Weathercock. Old Fickle, Mr. Francis. ..

54. Richings' Grand English Opera; Mrs. C. Richings Bernard, Directress; A. S. Pennoyer, Business Manager; S. Behrens, Conductor; This Evening, Will be presented Balfe's Charming Opera, the Rose of Castile: With The Following Cast: Manuel, Wm. Castle ..

55. English Opera; Mrs. C. Richings Bernard, Directress; A. S. Pennoyer, Business Manager; S. Behrens, Conductor; This Afternoon, at 2, Second Grand Opera Matinee Will be produced, Balfe's Ever-Popular Opera, Bohemian Girl: With The Following Cast: Count Arnheim, S. C. Campbell ..

56. Broadside; Hart, Abraham; Mikveh Israel; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; undated

62. Broadside; Weil, Abraham; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1898 April 18

63. Broadside; Kolasky; Kolasky & Ober; New York, New York, United States; 1873 April 8

68. To his Excellency Abraham Lincoln

70. Broadside; Weil, Abraham; Court of Common Pleas of the County of Philadelphia; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1898 April 18

72. Broadside; Wise, Isaac Mayer; Cincinnati, Ohio, United States; undated

78. Broadside; Congregation Sha'are Tefilah; New York, New York, United States; 1847

81. Broadside; Isaac D. Sailer; Isaac D. Sailer; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1898 July 1

83. Broadside; Theatre Royal, Drury Lane; London, England, undated

85. Broadside; Bremer, Louis; Lewis Bremer's Sons; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1876

87. Broadside; 1918

90. Broadside; Epstein, Jacob; New York, New York, United States; 1900

91. Broadside; Ullmann, Daniel; New York, New York, United States; 1854

96. Richings' Grand English Opera; Mrs. C. Richings Bernard, Directress; A. S. Pennoyer, Business Manager; S. Behrens, Conductor; This Evening, Will be produced Auber's Charming Opera, the Crown Diamonds: With The Following Cast: Count De Campo Mayor, Henry Peakes ..

100. Mrs. C. Richings Bernard, Directress; A. S. Pennoyer, Business Manager; S. Behrens, Conductor; This Evening, Wallace's Charming Opera, Maritana; With The Following Cast: Charles II, H. C. Peakes ..