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1. Theatre, Chesnut Street. Lessee, Miss Mary E. Maywood. Boxes, 50 Cts. -- Pit, 25 Cts. The Doors will be opened at half past 6 o'clock, and the Performance will commence at 7 o'clock. Twenty-Sixth Night Of The Opera Season!! Mrs. Seguin, Mrs. Bailey, Mr. Shrival, Mr. Seguin, Assisted by Mr. Richings, Mr. Archer, And A Powerful Chorus. Benefit Of Mrs. Seguin And her first appearance since her indisposition. Great Musical Attraction!! Norma! And Olympic Revels! On The Same Evening. Mrs. Seguin As Norma & Pandora. Monday Ev'ng, Jan. 9, 1843, Will be Presented (2d time) the Lyrical Tragedy of Norma. Translated from the Italian of the distinguished Dramatist, Helice Romani, and adapted to the Original Music of Bellini, by a Gentleman of this City. Claudian, (A Roman Proconsul over Gaul, and secretly espoused to Norma,) Mr. Shrival ... : To conclude with (2nd time in Philadelphia) the Mythological, Allegorical Burletta of Olympic Revels, Or Prometheus & Pandora. Mortals. Prometheus, (An Eminent Manufacturer,) Mr. Seguin ..
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Contributor:
Seguin, Anne, 1811-1888 (actor); Bailey, Mrs (actor); Shrival, Mr (actor); Seguin, Arthur Edward Shelden, 1809-1852 (actor); Richings, Mr (actor); Archer, Mr (actor)
Date:
1843
Language:
English
Publisher:
United States Job Printing Office, Ledger Building, 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. 111
2. Philadelphia Theatre. Performance Every Evening. The profits of this night's Entertainments will be appropriated in aid of the funds of the Philadelphia Asylum for the Deaf & Dumb. Tuesday Evening, Dec. 9, 1823, Will be presented an Historical Drama, in 5 acts, called Deaf & Dumb; Or, The Orphan Protected. Taken from the French play, written by M. Bouilly, upon a real event in the history of the Abbe De L'Epee, the original founder of the Institution for the instrucion of the Deaf and Dumb, at Paris. Julio, (the Orphan) Mrs. Darley. ... : After which, the interesting Melo-Drama of the Wandering Boys; Or, The Castle of Olival. Count de Croissy, Mr. Wallack. ..
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Date:
1823
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21B no. 35
3. Philadelphia Theatre. The Doors open at a quarter before 6, and the Curtain rises at a quarter before 7 o'clock, precisely. For The First Time, A New Play. Friday Evening, March 12, 1824, Will be presented a New Serious Dramatic Tale, of the 17th Century, called Superstition; Or, The Fanatic Father. Founded on interesting events in the History of New England. Written By A Gentleman Of This City. Sir Reginald Egerton, Mr. Warren. ... : To which will be added, the Comic Opera of The Highland Reel. Laird of Coll, Mr. Hathwell. ..
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Contributor:
Warren, William, 1767-1832 (actor)
Date:
1824
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); 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. 132
4. Philadelphia Theatre. The Doors open at a quarter before 6, and the Curtain rises at a quarter before 7 o'clock, precisely. Second Night of Superstition. The new Play of Superstition was received with the most flattering approbation, and will be repeated This Evening. Wednesday Evening, March 17, 1824, Will be presented a New Serious Dramatic Tale, of the 17th Century, called Superstition; Or, The Fanatic Father. Founded on interesting events in the History of New England. Written by a Gentleman of this City. Sir Reginald Egerton, Mr. Warren. ... : After which, the Comic Opera of The Prize; Or, 2, 5, 3, 8. Doctor Lenitive, Mr. Jefferson. ..
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Date:
1824
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); 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. 76
5. Theatre. Friday Evening, December 28, 1821. Will be presented, (for the only time this season) the Tragedy of George Barnwell. Thorogood, Mr. Warren. ... : After which a new Melo-Drama, called the Warlock of the Glen. Performed in London, New York and Boston, with great applause. Clanronald, Laird of Glencairn, Mr. Darley. ..
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Contributor:
Warren, William, 1767-1832 (actor)
Date:
1821
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 98
6. New Theatre. Mr. Wood's Benefit. Lord Byron's Historical Tragedy, Never Acted Here. Monday Evening, March 31, 1823, Will be presented, a new Historical Tragedy, in 5 acts, called the Two Foscari; Or, The Venetian Exile. Written by the celebrated Lord Byron, founded on an interesting event in Venetian History, and adapted to the Stage by a Lady of this City. Francis Foscari, Doge of Venice, Mr. Wood. ... : After the Play, A favourite Pas Seul by Mrs. H. Wallack; The Epilogue to the Soldier's Daughter, Will be Spoken by Mrs. Entwisle. After which will be revived, (first time at this Theatre) a Grand Melo-Drama, in 2 acts, called Valentine & Orson; Or, the Wild man of the Woods. The Dialogue and Poetry by T. Dibdin, Esq. The Pantomime by Mr. Farley, of Covent Garden Theatre. The original Music by Mr. Joove. The Pantomimical Tunes and Orchestra parts by Mr. Reinagle. The Pantomime got up under the direction of Mr. H. Wallack. Pepin, King of France, Mr. Wheatly. ..
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Contributor:
Wood, William B. (William Burke), 1779-1861 (actor); Wallack, Henry John, 1790-1870 (actor)
Date:
1823
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 18 no. 7
7. Frederick William Todd scrapbook, 1840-1850
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Date:
1840/1850
Language:
English
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Manuscripts, Ms. Coll. 1372
8. The proclamation of emancipation, by the President of the United States, to take effect January 1st, 1863
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Date:
1862
Language:
English
Publisher:
[publisher not identified]
Collection:
Gordon Block Collection of Lincolniana (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Rare Book Collection, E457.94 .A1 1862
9. New Chestnut St. Theatre. Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Wheatley, Also, Lessee of Niblo's Garden, New York. Stage Manager, Mr. J. B. Wright. Conductor of Orchestra, Mr. Mark Hassler. Scenic Artists, Messrs. Russell Smith and H. Hillyard. This Wednesday Evening, Feb. 4th, 1863, Third Appearance of Mr. Hackett, Who will, this Evening, repeat his World-Renowned Impersonation of Falstaff, (Shakspere's Greatest Comic Creation) in his Historical Play, the First Part of King Henry IV, Including The Battle of Shrewsbury and the Death of Hotspur! Mr. W. Wheatley as Prince Hal ..
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Hackett, James Henry, 1800-1871 (actor); Wheatley, William, 1816-1876 (actor); Wright, J. B. (John B.), 1814- (stage manager); Hassler, Mark, 1834-1906 (conductor); Smith, Russell, 1812-1896 (scenic artist); Hillyard, Henry, 1806- (scenic artist)
Date:
1863
Language:
English
Publisher:
U. S. Job Print, 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 box 18 no. 113
10. New Chestnut St. Theatre. Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Wheatley, Also, Lessee of Niblo's Garden, New York. Stage Manager, Mr. J. B. Wright. Conductor of Orchestra, Mr. Mark Hassler. Scenic Artists, Messrs. Russell Smith and H. Hillyard. This Wednesday Evening, Feb'y 11th, 1863, Last Appearance but One of Mr. Hackett In his World-Renowned Impersonation of Falstaff, (Shakspere's Greatest Comic Creation) in his Historical Play, the First Part of King Henry IV, Including The Battle of Shrewsbury and the Death of Hotspur! Mr. W. Wheatley as Henry, Prince Of Wales ..
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Contributor:
Hackett, James Henry, 1800-1871 (actor); Wheatley, William, 1816-1876 (actor); Wright, J. B. (John B.), 1814- (stage manager); Hassler, Mark, 1834-1906 (conductor); Smith, Russell, 1812-1896 (scenic artist); Hillyard, Henry, 1806- (scenic artist)
Date:
1863
Language:
English
Publisher:
U. S. Job Print, 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 box 18 no. 114