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1. New Theatre. At the request of many Ladies and Gentlemen, the entertainments will commence with Tom & Jerry. Third Night of Tom & Jerry; And, (For The Second Time Here) a Correct Model of the Treading Mill, Will be presented in the course of the piece, 14 feet long, and 4 feet in diameter, being an exact representation of the original one. Monday Evening, April 28, 1823, Will be presented, (3d time) an Extravaganza Burletta of Fun, Frolic, Fashion and Flash, in 3 acts, called Tom and Jerry, Or Life in London. As performed at the Adelphi Theatre, London, for the unprecedented time of 150 nights, nearly in succession, and at the principal Minor Theatres in England, and now performing in New York, with unexampled applause. Written by W. Moncrief, Esq. author of "Rochester," &c. and dramatized from the celebrated and popular work of the same title, written by Pierce Egan, Esq. With New Scenery, Dresses & Decorations. Scenery by Messrs. H. Warren, J. Jefferson, Renaud & Darley. The Scenery and Dresses are copied from the Plates of the above mentioned work, executed by the celebrated Artists J. B. & Wm Cruckshank. Squire Hawthorn, Mr. Warren. ... : After which, (by particular desire) a new Comedy, called The Two Pages Of Frederick the Great. Translated from the French by T. R. Planche, and performed in London with great applause. Frederick the Great, Mr. H. Wallack. ..
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Contributor:
Planche, T. R. (translator)
Date:
1823
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 18 no. 11
2. Chestnut St. Theatre. Nixon & Zimmerman, Proprietors and Managers; Geo. Kemerle, Treasurer. Charles Semple, Gas Machinist and Engineer. Wm. Clark, Master Carpenter. Geo. Hershberger, Property Master. Every Evening This Week. Matinees: Wednesday, Thursday (New Year's Day) and Saturday. Francis Wilson And Company, From The Broadway Theatre, N.Y. Presenting for the First Time Here A New Operetta In 3 Acts, Entitled The Merry Monarch; Under the management of Mr. A. H. Canby. Libretto by, J. Cheever Goodwin; Music by, Woolson Morse; Orchestration by, John Philip Sousa. Cast Of Characters. King Anso IV., the Merry Monarch, Mr. Francis Wilson ..
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Contributor:
Wilson, Francis, 1854-1935 (actor); Morrell Brothers (printer)
Date:
1891
Language:
English
Publisher:
Morrell Brothers, Show Printers, 511-513 Arch Street, Philadelphia
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 18 no. 103; Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 18 no. 104
3. Broadside; Hebrew Benevolent Society; undated
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Date:
unknown
Language:
English
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Arc.MS.56, Box 1, Folder 69
4. Broadside; I. L. Falk & Co.; New York, New York, United States; 1881 January 21
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Date:
1881-01-21
Language:
English
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Arc.MS.56, Box 1, Folder 82
5. City Museum, Fifth And Callowhill Streets. Lessees, Messrs. Sherzer & Zulich; Stage Manager, Mr. Lewis Baker; Attraction! Attraction! Attraction! Look At This Great Combination, The Splendid American Tragedy of De Soto, The Hero of the Mississippi, And the Grand Comical Tragical Superiferous Play of the Critic, Or A Tragedy Rehearsed. The Magnificent Scenery Of the Tragedy, by Glessing, the Striking Tableaux, Excellent Dresses, Fine Acting &c call forth the Enthusiasm of Crowded and Delighted Audiences. Twentieth Night of the Eminent American Tragedian and Comedian, Mr. J. E. Murdoch Who will appear in Two of his Best Parts--De Soto, in the Tragedy , and Puff the Author, in the Afterpiece. Mrs. Alexina Fisher Baker In her successful character of Ulah. On Tuesday Evening, Dec. 11th, 1855, The performance will commence with the American Tragedy (written by Geo. H. Miles, of Baltimore, expressly for Mr. Murdoch,) in Five Acts and Six Tableaux, called De Soto The Hero of the Mississippi. De Soto, Commander of the Expedition against the Floridas, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ... : To conclude with the Grand Historical Tragical Comical Indescribability called the Critic: Or, A Tragedy Rehearsed. Mr. Puff, the Author, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ..
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Date:
1855
Language:
English
Publisher:
Brown's Steam-Power Job Printing Office, Ledger Buildings, Philad'a
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 oversize no. 2
6. City Museum, Fifth And Callowhill Streets. Lessees, Messrs. Sherzer & Zulich; Stage Manager, Mr. Lewis Baker; Thanksgiving Day And Evening, Two Grand Performances At 2 1/2 o'clock this Afternoon, and 7 1/2 o'clock this Evening. Fourth Night of the Eminenet American Tragedian and Comedian, Mr. J. E. Murdoch Who will appear for this night only as Claude Melnotte, together With Mrs. Alexina Fisher Baker In the Character of Pauline. The Capital Drama of the Printer's Apprentice, From the French Play, "Le Gamin de Paris." On Thursday Afternoon, Nov. 22, 1855, The Doors will open at 2 o'clock, the Performance will commence at half-past 2 o'clock, with the Excellent Drama, from the French, called the Printer's Apprentice, Joseph, the Apprentice, Mrs. Alexina Fisher Baker ... To conclude with the Farce of Poor Pillicoddy. Mr. John Peter Pillicoddy, Mr. T. B. Johnston ... : On Thursday Evening, Nov. 22d, 1855, The Performance will commence with Bulwer's Great Play of the Lady Of Lyons, Which will be produced, on this occasion, with a most Unusual Combination of ability, embodying a Cast of Unapproachable Excellence. Claude Melnotte, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ... To conclude with the Farce of the Young Widow: Lucy, Mrs. W. H. Hough ..
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Date:
1855
Language:
English
Publisher:
Brown's Steam-Power Job Printing Office, Ledger Buildings, Philad'a
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 oversize no. 7
7. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 21, 1869. Third Week Of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Last Night but One of Mary Warner, Written expressly for Miss Bateman by Mr. Tom Taylor, and acted by her with Immense Success at the Haymarket Theatre, London, and Booth's Theatre, New York. Miss Bateman will be supported by Mr. George Jordan and Miss Virginia Francis. Tuesday Evening, Dec'r 21st, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-La Gazza Ladra, Rossini, After which the Domestic Drama, in Four Acts, of great interest, written by Tom Taylor, of Mary Warner, And produced with New Scenery by George Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright and Assistants. Properties by E. Wood and Assistants, and the following Strong Cast: Mary Warner, Miss Bateman ..
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Contributor:
Bateman, Kate Josephine, 1843-1917 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 124
8. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 20, 1869. Third Week Of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Last Night but Two of Mary Warner, Written expressly for her by Mr. Tom Taylor, and acted by her with Immense Success at the Haymarket Theatre, London, and Booth's Theatre, New York. Miss Bateman will be supported by Mr. George Jordan and Miss Virginia Francis. Monday Evening, Dec'r 20th, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-La Gazza Ladra, Rossini, After which the Domestic Drama, in Four Acts, of great interest, written by Tom Taylor, of Mary Warner, And produced with New Scenery by George Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright and Assistants. Properties by E. Wood and Assistants, and the following Strong Cast: Mary Warner, Miss Bateman ..
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Contributor:
Bateman, Kate Josephine, 1843-1917 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 123
9. New Walnut St. Theatre, Acting & Stage Manager, Mr. E. F. Keach, Business Manager, Mr. Jos. D. Murphy, Prompter, Mr. Wm. Reed, Doors open at half-past 6 o'clock. The Curtain will rise at 7. Anniversary of Washington's Birth-Day. Second Night Of The Distinguished American Actor, Mr. J. E. Murdoch, Whose re-appearance in his Native City, was greeted by an Overwhelming Host of Admiring Patrons And will appear This Evening in his Renowned Character of Rover As acted by him at the Haymarket Theatre, with the most unqualified success, and elicited from the London Press, the highest encomiums, pronouncing Mr. Murdoch the Only Legitimate Personater Of Elegant Comedy. Tuesday Evening, February 22d, 1859, The Entertainments will commence with the Grand Overture, By The Orchestra, To be followed by the Sterling Comedy, in 5 Acts, entitled Wild Oats Or, The Strolling Actor. Rover, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ... : To conclude with the Laughable Farce called The Illustrious Stranger! Benjamin Bowbell, Mr. B. G. Rogers ..
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Date:
1859
Language:
English
Publisher:
U.S. Steam Power Book and Job Printing Office, Ledger Buildings, Philadelphia
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 oversize no. 13
10. City Museum, Fifth And Callowhill Streets. Lessees, Messrs. Sherzer & Zulich; Stage Manager, Mr. Lewis Baker; Fourteenth Night of the American Tragedian and Comedian, Mr. J. E. Murdoch, Second time here of the Grand Historical Romantic Tragedy, by Geo. H. Miles, of Baltimore, written expressly for Mr. Murdoch, and which has been some weeks in preparation, called De Soto, The Hero of the Mississippi, Which will be presented with New & Beautiful Scenery By Mr. Glessing. New and Appropriate Dresses, Appointments, &c. Look At The Cast Of Characters, Mrs. Alexina Fisher Baker As Ulah. This (Tuesday) Evening, Dec. 4, 1855, The performance will commence with the American Tragedy, in 5 Acts and 6 Tableaux, called De Soto The Hero of the Mississippi. De Soto, Commander of the Expedition against the Floridas, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ... : To conclude with the Farce of Poor Pillicoddy, Mr. John Peter Pillicoddy, Mr. T. B. Johnston ..
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Date:
1855
Language:
English
Publisher:
Brown's Steam-Power Job Printing Office, Ledger Buildings, Philad'a
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 oversize no. 14
11. City Museum, Fifth And Callowhill Streets. Lessees, Messrs. Sherzer & Zulich; Stage Manager, Mr. Lewis Baker; 22d Night And Most Positively Last Appearance but Two Of the Eminent American Tragedian and Comedian, Mr. J. E. Murdoch who will personate Two of his most Popular Characters, By General Desire and for this Night only, the Great Comedy of Wine Works Wonders: Also, the Humorous Play of the Dramatist. Mrs. Alexina Fisher Baker In Both Pieces. On Thursday Evening, Dec. 13, 1855, The performance will commence with the Sparkling Comedy, in 3 Acts, of Wine Works Wonders Or, the Inconstant. Altered from the original text of Farquhar, and adapted for modern representation by Mr. Murdoch. Look At This Great Cast Of Characters. Young Mirabel, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ... : To conclude with Reynold's Dashing Comedy, in 3 Acts, of the Dramatist Or, Die All, Die Nobly. Vapid, the Dramatist, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ..
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Date:
1855
Language:
English
Publisher:
Brown's Steam-Power Job Printing Office, Ledger Buildings, Philad'a
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 oversize no. 3
12. City Museum, Fifth And Callowhill Streets. Lessees, Messrs. Sherzer & Zulich; Stage Manager, Mr. Lewis Baker; Benefit Of the eminent American Tragedian and Comedian, Mr. J. E. Murdoch Who will ... occasion in Two Of HIs Best Characters As Evelyn And Vapid. Mrs. Alexina Fisher Baker As Clara Douglas And Marianne. Observe this Unusual Combination of Attractions This (Friday) Evening, Nov. 30, 1855, The performance will commence with Bulwer's Comedy, in 5 Acts, called Money "'Tis a very good world we live in, To lend, or to spend, or to give in; But to beg, or to borrow, or get a man's own, 'Tis a very worst world that ever was known." Alfred Evelyn, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ... : To conclude with Reynolds' dashing Comedy, in 3 Acts, called the Dramatist Or, Die All, Die Nobly. Vapid, the Dramatist, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ..
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Date:
1855
Language:
English
Publisher:
Brown's Steam-Power Job Printing Office, Ledger Buildings, Philad'a
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 oversize no. 6
13. City Museum, Fifth And Callowhill Streets. Lessees, Messrs. Sherzer & Zulich; Stage Manager, Mr. Lewis Baker; Last Night But Three Of The Eminent American Tragedian & Comedian Mr. J. E. Murdoch Who will appear this Evening, in his Great Character of Hamlet: Being the only opportunity the Public will have of witnessing this exquisite personation, as Mr. Murdoch's Engagement terminates on Saturday next. Mrs. Alexina Fisher Baker As Ophelia. Wednesday Evening, Dec. 12th, 1855, The performance will commence with Shakspere's Tragedy, in 5 Acts, of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark. Hamlet, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ... : To conclude with the Gloriously Funny Farce caled My Fellow Clerk, Tactic, Mr. L. Mestayer ..
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Date:
1855
Language:
English
Publisher:
Brown's Steam-Power Job Printing Office, Ledger Buildings, Philad'a
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 oversize no. 5
14. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, August 30, 1869. Immense Hit, Last Week, Of the Charming Actress and Vocalist, and Eminent Comedian, Rose and Harry Watkins (Formerly Miss Rosina Shaw.) Great Success of the Grand Drama of the Revolution, illustrating American Hearts, American Homes and American Character, played by Mr. and Mrs. Watkins, throughout 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. "Mr. Watkins' performance of 'Jocko,' the Deformed Slave, is one of the GREATEST PIECES OF CHARACTER ACTING ever seen on the British Stage." - London Times. MONDAY EVE'NG, AUG. 30, 1869, The Performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture--Flotte Bursche, 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 Character,] Mr Harry Watkins ... : Previous to the Drama, the elegant Comedy of Grist to the Mill; or, Fit to be a Duchess, Francine Preval, afterwards assuming the character of the Marchioness de Richeville, with song, "Poor though my Cot may be," Rose Watkins ..
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Contributor:
Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894 (actor); Watkins, Harry, Mrs., 1829-1904 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 14
15. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 3, 1870. First Night Of the production of a new Romantic Military Drama, In Four Acts, by Watts Phillips, Esq., author of "The Dead Heart," "Lost in London," &c., entitled Not Guilty, The piece has been months in preparation and will be presented with every attention to detail, situation and effect. The "Young Volunteer Corps," and Beck's Philadelphia Band, No. 1, Are specially engaged, in order to give the proper martial effect to the Military Displays incidental to the Drama. Monday Evening, January 3, 1870, The performance will commence at quarter to 8 o'clock, with Overture-"Military," Hassler, Expressly Composed and Dedicated to T. J. Hemphill, Esq. After which will be produced the New Military Drama, entitled Not Guilty, With New and Appropriate Scenery by the eminent artist, Mr. George Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright. Properties and Military Appointments by E. Wood and C. Hoffman. The Volunteer Uniforms, the Oriental and other Costumes, by a skilled Artisan, aided by Mrs. Ricker and Assistants. The Music, composed, selected and arranged by Simon Hassler,-with the following Excellent Cast: Captain Willoughby, Silas Jarrett, Chas. Walcot ..
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Date:
1870
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 137
16. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 5, 1870. Third Night Of the production of a new Romantic Military Drama, In Four Acts, by Watts Phillips, Esq., author of "The Dead Heart," "Lost in London," &c., entitled Not Guilty, The piece has been months in preparation and will be presented with every attention to detail, situation and effect. The "Young Volunteer Corps," and Beck's Philadephia Band, No. 1, Are specially engaged, in order to give the proper martial effect to the Military Displays incidental to the Drama. Wednesday Evening, January 5, 1870, The performance will commence at quarter to 8 o'clock, with Overture-"Military," Hassler, Expressly Composed and Dedicated to T. J. Hemphill, Esq., After which will be produced the New Military Drama, entitled Not Guilty, With New and Appropriate Scenery by the eminent artist, Mr. George Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright. Properties and Military Appointments by E. Wood and C. Hoffman. The Volunteer Uniforms, the Oriental and other Costumes, by a skilled Artisan, Mrs. Ricker and Assistants. The Music, composed, selected and arranged by Simon Hassler,-with the following Excellent Cast: Captain Willoughby, Silas Jarrett, Chas. Walcot ..
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Date:
1870
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 139
17. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 4, 1870. Second Night Of the production of a new Romantic Military Drama, In Four Acts, by Watts Phillips, Esq., author of "The Dead Heart," "Lost in London," &c., entitled Not Guilty, The piece has been months in preparation and will be presented with every attention to detail, situation and effect. The "Young Volunteer Corps," and Beck's Philadephia Band, No. 1, Are specially engaged, in order to give the proper martial effect to the Military Displays incidental to the Drama. Tuesday Evening, January 4, 1870, The performance will commence at quarter to 8 o'clock, with Overture-"Military," Hassler, Expressly Composed and Dedicated to T. J. Hemphill, Esq., After which will be produced the New Military Drama, entitled Not Guilty, With New and Appropriate Scenery by the eminent artist, Mr. George Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright. Properties and Military Appointments by E. Wood and C. Hoffman. The Volunteer Uniforms, the Oriental and other Costumes, by a skilled Artisan, Mrs. Ricker and Assistants. The Music, composed, selected and arranged by Simon Hassler,-with the following Excellent Cast: Captain Willoughby, Silas Jarrett, Chas. Walcot ..
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Date:
1870
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 138
18. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 6, 1870. Fourth Night Of the Highly Successful Romantic Military Drama, In Four Acts, by Watts Phillips, Esq., author of "The Dead Heart," "Lost in London," &c., entitled Not Guilty, Presented with every attention to detail, situation and effect. The "Young Volunteer Corps," and Beck's Philadelphia Band, No. 1, Are specially engaged, in order to give the proper martial effect to the Military Displays incidental to the Drama. Thursday Evening, Jan. 6th, 1870, The performance will commence at quarter to 8 o'clock, with Overture-"Military," Hassler, Expressly Composed and Dedicated to T. J. Hemphill, Esq. After which will be produced the New Military Drama, entitled Not Guilty, With New and Appropriate Scenery by the eminent artist, Mr. George Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright. Properties and Military Appointments by E. Wood and C. Hoffman. The Volunteer Uniforms, and the Oriental and other Costumes, by a skilled Artisan, Mrs. Ricker and Assistants. The Music, composed, selected and arranged by Simon Hassler,-with the following Excellent Cast: Captain Willoughby, Silas Jarrett, Chas. Walcot ..
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Date:
1870
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 140
19. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 7, 1870. Fifth Night Of the Highly Successful Romantic Military Drama, In Four Acts, by Watts Phillips, Esq., author of "The Dead Heart," "Lost in London," &c., entitled Not Guilty, Presented with every attention to detail, situation and effect. The "Young Volunteer Corps," and Beck's Philadelphia Band, No. 1, Are specially engaged, in order to give the proper martial effect to the Military Displays incidental to the Drama. Friday Evening, Jan'ry 7th, 1870, The performance will commence at quarter to 8 o'clock, with Overture-"Military," Hassler, Expressly Composed and Dedicated to T. J. Hemphill, Esq. After which will be produced the New Military Drama, entitled Not Guilty, With New and Appropriate Scenery by the eminent artist, Mr. George Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright. Properties and Military Appointments by E. Wood and C. Hoffman. The Volunteer Uniforms, the Oriental and other Costumes, by a skilled Artisan, Mrs. Ricker and Assistants. The Music, composed, selected and arranged by Simon Hassler,-with the following Excellent Cast: Captain Willoughby, Silas Jarrett, Chas. Walcot ..
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Date:
1870
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 141
20. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 1, 1870. New Year's Matinee! Last Performance but One of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear in the Beautiful Character of Pauline in the Great Play of the Lady of Lyons, supported by Mr. George Jordan, Doors open at 1 1/4 o'clock. Commence at 2. Saturday Afternoon, Jan. 1st, 1870, the performance will commence at two o'clock, with Overture-La Reine d'un Jour, Adam, After which will be presented Bulwer's Great Play, in Five Acts, of the Lady of Lyons, or Love and Pride. Pauline, Miss Bateman ... : Title of second play through to first named actor ..
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Contributor:
Bateman, Kate Josephine, 1843-1917 (actor)
Date:
1870
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 135
21. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 31, 1869. Benefit and Last Night but One of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear in her Great Original Character of Leah: Supported by Mr. George Jordan and Miss Virginia Francis. Friday Evening, Dec'ber 31st, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"La Reine d'un Jour," Adam, After which the Celebrated Play, in 5 Acts, of Leah, Christians, Rudolf, a young Farmer, Mr George Jordan ... : Title of second play through to first named actor ..
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Contributor:
Bateman, Kate Josephine, 1843-1917 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 134
22. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 1, 1870. Last Night Of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear in her Great Original Character of Leah: Supported by Mr. George Jordan. Saturday Evening, January 1, 1870, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"La Reine d'un Jour," Adam, After which the Celebrated Play, in 5 Acts, of Leah, Christians, Rudolf, a young Farmer, Mr George Jordan ..
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Contributor:
Bateman, Kate Josephine, 1843-1917 (actor)
Date:
1870
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 136
23. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, August 31, 1869. Last night of the Pioneer Patriot, Last Week of the Charming Actress and Vocalist, and Eminent Comedian, Rose and Harry Watkins (Formerly Miss Rosina Shaw.) Great Success of the Grand Drama of the Revolution, illustrating American Hearts, American Homes and American Character, played by Mr. and Mrs. Watkins, throughout Great Britain and the United States over ONE THOUSAND TIMES. It is replete iwth Scenes of Thrilling Interest, of the most Exciting and Soul-Stirring Nature, culminating in a Grand Climax of Dramatic Effect. "Mr. Watkins' performance of 'Jocko,' the Deformed Slave, is one of the GREATEST PIECES OF CHARACTER ACTING ever seen on the British Stage." - London Times. Tuesday Eve'ng, Aug. 31, 1869, The Performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture--Flotte Bursche, 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 Character.] Mr Harry Watkins ... : Previous to the Drama, the elegant Comedy of Grist to the Mill; or, Fit to be a Duchess, Francine Preval, afterwards assuming the character of the Marchioness de Richeville, with song, "Poor though my Cot may be," Rose Watkins ..
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Contributor:
Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894 (actor); Watkins, Harry, Mrs., 1829-1904 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 15
24. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 18, 1870. Fourteenth Night Of the Highly Successful Romantic Military Drama, In Four Acts, by Watts Phillips, Esq., author of "The Dead Heart," "Lost in London," &c., entitled Not Guilty, Presented with every attention to detail, situation and effect. The "Young Volunteer Corps," and Beck's Philadelphia Band, No. 1, also Baxter's Zouave Drum Corps, Are specially engaged, in order to give the proper martial effect to the Military Displays incidental to the Drama. Tuesday Evening, Jan'y 18th, 1870, The performance will commence at quarter to 8 o'clock, with Overture-"Military," Hassler, Expressly Composed and Dedicated to T. J. Hemphill, Esq., After which will be produced the New Military Drama, entitled Not Guilty, With New and Appropriate Scenery by the eminent artist, Mr. George Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright. The Music composed, selected and arranged by Simon Hassler-with the following Excellent Cast: Captain Willoughby, Silas Jarrett, Chas. Walcot ..
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1870
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English
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[Publisher not identified]
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Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); 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. 152
25. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 21, 1870. Seventeenth Night Of the Highly Successful Romantic Military Drama, In Four Acts, by Watts Phillips, Esq., author of "The Dead Heart," "Lost in London," &c., entitled Not Guilty, Presented with every attention to detail, situation and effect. The "Young Volunteer Corps," and Beck's Philadelphia Band, No. 1, also Baxter's Zouave Drum Corps, Are specially engaged, in order to give the proper martial effect to the Military Displays incidental to the Drama. Friday Evening, Jan'y 21st, 1870, The performance will commence at quarter to 8 o'clock, with Overture-"Military," Hassler, Expressly Composed and Dedicated to T. J. Hemphill, Esq. After which will be produced the New Military Drama, entitled Not Guilty, With New and Appropriate Scenery by the eminent artist, Mr. George Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright. The Music composed, selected and arranged by Simon Hassler-with the following Excellent Cast: Captain Willoughby, Silas Jarrett, Chas. Walcot ..
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1870
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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. 155
26. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 17, 1870. Thirteenth Night Of the Highly Successful Romantic Military Drama, In Four Acts, by Watts Phillips, Esq., author of "The Dead Heart," "Lost in London," &c., entitled Not Guilty, Presented with every attention to detail, situation and effect. The "Young Volunteer Corps," and Beck's Philadelphia Band, No. 1, also Baxter's Zouave Drum Corps, Are specially engaged, in order to give the proper martial effect to the Military Displays incidental to the Drama. Monday Evening, Jan'y 17th, 1870, The performance will commence at quarter to 8 o'clock, with Overture-"Military," Hassler, Expressly Composed and Dedicated to T. J. Hemphill, Esq. After which will be produced the New Military Drama, entitled Not Guilty, With New and Appropriate Scenery by the eminent artist, Mr. George Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright. The Music composed, selected and arranged by Simon Hassler-with the following Excellent Cast: Captain Willoughby, Silas Jarrett, Chas. Walcot ..
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Date:
1870
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 151
27. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 20, 1870. Sixteenth Night Of the Highly Successful Romantic Military Drama, In Four Acts by Watts Phillips, Esq., author of "The Dead Heart," "Lost in London," &c., entitled Not Guilty, Presented with every attention to detail, situation and effect. The "Young Volunteer Corps," and Beck's Philadelphia Band, No. 1, also Baxter's Zouave Drum Corps, Are specially engaged, in order to give the proper martial effect to the Military Displays incidental to the Drama. Thursday Evening, Jan. 20th, 1870, The performance will commence at quarter to 8 o'clock, with Overture-"Military," Hassler, Expressly Composed and Dedicated to T. J. Hemphill, Esq. After which will be produced the New Military Drama, entitled Not Guilty, With New and Appropriate Scenery by the eminent artist, Mr. George Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright. The Music composed, selected and arranged by Simon Hassler-with the following Excellent Cast: Captain Willoughby, Silas Jarrett, Chas. Walcot ..
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Date:
1870
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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. 154
28. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 19, 1870. Fifteenth Night, Of the Highly Successful Romantic Military Drama, In Four Acts, by Watts Phillips, Esq., author of "The Dead Heart," "Lost in London," &c., entitled Not Guilty, Presented with every attention to detail, situation and effect. The "Young Volunteer Corps," and Beck's Philadelphia Band, No. 1, also Baxter's Zouave Drum Corps, Are specially engaged, in order to give the proper martial effect to the Military Displays incidental to the Drama. Wednesday Evening, Jan. 19, 1870, The performance will commence at quarter to 8 o'clock, with Overture-"Military," Hassler, Expressly Composed and Dedicated to T. J. Hemphill, Esq., After which will be produced the New Military Drama, entitled Not Guilty, With New and Appropriate Scenery by the eminent artist, Mr. George Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright. The Music composed, selected and arranged by Simon Hassler-with the following Excellent Cast: Captain Willoughby, Silas Jarrett, Chas. Walcot ..
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Date:
1870
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 153
29. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 22, 1870. Eighteenth Night Of the Highly Successful Romantic Military Drama, In Four Acts, by Watts Phillips, Esq., author of "The Dead Heart," "Lost in London," &c., entitled Not Guilty, Presented with every attention to detail, situation and effect. The "Young Volunteer Corps," and Beck's Philadelphia Band, No. 1, also Baxter's Zouave Drum Corps, Are specially engaged, in order to give the proper martial effect to the Military Displays incidental to the Drama. Saturday Evening, Jan'y 22, 1870, The performance will commence at quarter to 8 o'clock, with Overture-"Military," Hassler, Expressly Composed and Dedicated to T. J. Hemphill, Esq., After which will be produced the New Military Drama, entitled Not Guilty, With New and Appropriate Scenery by the eminent artist, Mr. George Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright. The Music composed, selected and arranged by Simon Hassler-with the following Excellent Cast: Captain Willoughby, Silas Jarrett, Chas. Walcot..
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Date:
1870
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 157
30. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 22, 1870. Saturday Matinee Of the Highly Successful Romantic Military Drama, In Four Acts, by Watts Phillips, Esq., author of "The Dead Heart," "Lost in London," &c., entitled Not Guilty, Presented with every attention to detail, situation and effect. The "Young Volunteer Corps," and Beck's Philadelphia Band, No. 1, also Baxter's Zouave Drum Corps, Are specially engaged, in order to give the proper martial effect to the Military Displays incidental to the Drama. Saturday Afternoon, Jan. 22, 1870, The performance will commence at two o'clock, with Overture-"Military," Hassler, Expressly Composed and Dedicated to T. J. Hemphill, Esq., After which will be produced the New Military Drama, entitled Not Guilty, With New and Appropriate Scenery by the eminent artist, Mr. George Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright. The Music composed, selected and arranged by Simon Hassler-with the following Excellent Cast: Captain Willoughby, Silas Jarrett, Chas. Walcot ..
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Date:
1870
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 156
31. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 15, 1870. Saturday Matinee. The Highly Successful Romantic Military Drama, In Four Acts, by Watts Phillips, Esq., author of "The Dead Heart," "Lost in London," &c., entitled Not Guilty, Presented with every attention to detail, situation and effect. The "Young Volunteer Corps," and Beck's Philadelphia Band, No. 1, also Baxter's Zouave Drum Corps, Are specially engaged, in order to give the proper martial effect to the Military Displays incidental to the Drama. Saturday Afternoon, Jan. 15, 1870, The performance will commence at two o'clock, with Overture-"Military," Hassler, Expressly Composed and Dedicated to T. J. Hemphill, Esq. After which will be produced the New Military Drama, entitled Not Guilty, With New and Appropriate Scenery by the eminent artist, Mr. George Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright. The Music composed, selected and arranged by Simon Hassler - with the following Excellent Cast: Captain Willoughby, Silas Jarrett, Chas. Walcot ..
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Date:
1870
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 149
32. 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 ..
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Contributor:
Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894 (actor); Watkins, Harry, Mrs., 1829-1904 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 17
33. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, February 3, 1870. Another Great Success. Last Night But Two 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. Thursday Evening, Feb'y 3d, 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 ..
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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. 168
34. 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 ..
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Date:
1870
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 169
35. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, February 2, 1870. Another Great Success. Fourth 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. Wednesday Evening, Feb. 2d, 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 ..
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Date:
1870
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 167
36. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, February 1, 1870. Another Great Success. Third 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. Tuesday Evening, Feb'ry 1st, 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 ..
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Date:
1870
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 166
37. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 31, 1870. Another Great Piece. Second 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. Monday Evening, Jan'ry 31st, 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 ..
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Date:
1870
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 165
38. 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 ..
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Date:
1870
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 171
39. 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 ..
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Date:
1870
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 170
40. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, February 7, 1870. First Night Of the Eminent Young Actor, Mr. Edwin Adams, Who will perform his Celebrated Character of Narcisse, A part acknowledged by the Profession, the Press, and the Public to be entirely his own, made so by his Superb Acting of The Young Philosopher. Monday Evening, Feb'ry 7th, 1870, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-La Reine d'un Jour, Adam, After which will be produced the Historical Play, in 5 Acts, from the German of A.E. Brachoogal, by James Schonberg, entitled Narcisse: The Vagrant. Narcisse Rameau, Edwin Adams ..
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Adams, Edwin, 1834-1877 (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. 172
41. 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 ..
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Contributor:
Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894 (actor); Watkins, Harry, Mrs., 1829-1904 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 19
42. 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..
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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
43. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, February 22, 1870. Washington's Birthday. 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. Tuesday Evening, Feb'ry 22d, 1870 The Performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, Overture--National, Hassler 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 ..
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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. 188
44. 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..
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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
45. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, February 19, 1870. Great Double Bill and Last Night of Edwin Adams Who will appear in his masterly impersonation of Charles de Moor, In the thrilling Sensation Play of The Robbers Saturday Evening, Feb. 19th, 1870 The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o' clk, Overture--Giralda, Adam After which will be presented the Thrilling Romantic Tragedy in 5 Acts, translated from Schiller, the Shakespeare of Germany, entitled The Robbers Or, The Parricide's Doom. Charles de Moor, Edwin Adams ... To conclude with the Romantic Play, in 4 Acts, of the Carpenter of Rouen Marteau, the Carpenter, Chas. Walcot ..
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Contributor:
Adams, Edwin, 1834-1877 (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. 185
46. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, February 18, 1870. Farewell Benefit of Mr. Edwin Adams, Who will appear in Two Great Characters: Sir Bernard Harleigh, In the Drama of Dreams of Delusion and Rover, In O'Keeffe's Comedy, in Three Acts, of Wild Oats, Friday Evening, Febr'y 18th, 1870, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-Giralda, Adam, After which will be presented the Drama, in One Act, of Dreams of Delusion, Sir Bernard Harleigh, Edwin Adams ... : To conclude with the Celebrated Comedy, in Three Acts, by John O'Keeffe, of Wild Oats, or, the Strolling Gentleman. Rover, Edwin Adams ..
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Contributor:
Adams, Edwin, 1834-1877 (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. 183
47. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, February 16, 1870. Mr. Edwin Adams, In his great character of Enoch Arden, In the Popular Drama of that name, as originally played by him at Booth's Theatre, New York, for ten weeks, with immense success. The Play Will be presented with beautiful Scenery, the original Music, Appointments and Effects. Wednesday Evening, Feb. 16, 1870, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-Giralda, Adam, After which will be produced Madame Julie de Marguerites' Domestic Drama, in 5 Acts, founded on Tennyson's beautiful Poem, of Enoch Arden, Enoch Arden, Mr. Edwin Adams ..
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Contributor:
Adams, Edwin, 1834-1877 (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. 181
48. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, February 19, 1870. Edwin Adams farewell matinee When will be performed Bulwer's beautiful Play, the Lady of Lyons Claude Melnotte, Edwin Adams Doors open at 1 1/4 o'clock. Commence at 2. Saturday Afternoon, Feb. 19, 1860, The performance will commence at two o'clock, with Overture-Giralda, Adam After which will be presented Bulwer's Great Play in Five Acts, of the Lady of Lyons or, Love and Pride. Claude Melnotte, Edwin Adams... : Saturday Night, The Robbers. Charles de Moor, Edwin Adams and The Carpenter of Rouen ..
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Adams, Edwin, 1834-1877 (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. 184
49. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, February 17, 1870. Last Night Of the Great Drama of the Dead Heart, Mr. Edwin Adams, In his Celebrated Character of Robert Landry. Thursday Evening, Feb. 17th, 1870, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-Giralda, Adam, After which will be presented the Popular Sensational Drama, by Watts Phillips, Esq., in Three Acts and a Prologue, entitled The Dead Heart, Robert Landry, Edwin Adams ... : Title of second play through to first named actor ..
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Adams, Edwin, 1834-1877 (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. 182
50. 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..
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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