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1. 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. ..
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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
2. Theatre. Last Night but Two. Mr. & Mrs. Jefferson's Benefit. Wednesday Evening, April 10, 1822, Will be presented (not acted these 5 years) the celebrated Comedy of Love makes a Man; Or, the Fop's Fortune. Don Antonio, Mr. Warren. ... : After The Comedy, Comic Song, Manager Strut, by Mr. Jefferson. Castanet Dance, by Mrs. H. Wallack. New Comic Song, (first time here) called Sammy Sugarplumb and Polly Chitterlings, by Mr. Jefferson. After which, will be revived a favourite Comic Opera, (not acted these 8 years) called Robin Hood; Or, Sherwood Forest. Residents In The Forest. Robin Hood, Mr. Nichols, with the celebrated Battle Song. ..
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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
3. 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 ..
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Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 2
4. New Theatre. The managers respectfully state, that for the better accommodation of the public, the office for the sale of Box Tickets, is now placed within the Vestibule, the nearest door to Sixth Street. The public are respectfully informed that Mr. Wallack Is Engaged for Five Nights only, and will appear on Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Friday Evening, January 17, 1823, Will be presented the Tragedy of Pizarro; Or, the Death of Rolla. Spaniards. Pizarro, Mr. Wood. ... : After which, the favourite Farce of The Mock Doctor; Or, the Dumb Lady Cur'd. Translated from the French. Sir Jasper, Mr. Hathwell. ..
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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
5. Theatre. Thursday Evening, March 14, 1822, Will be presented, (second time) a new Historical and National Drama, called Marion; Or, the Hero of Lake George. Written by M.M. Noah, Esq. Author of She would be a Soldier, Usef Caramalli, &c. &c. Marion, (a Captain of American Volunteers,) Mr. H. Wallack. ... : After which, (Second Time In This City) a new Melo-Drama, called the Wandering Boys; Or, the Castle of Olival. Count de Croissy, Mr. H. Wallack. ..
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Contributor:
Wallack, Henry John, 1790-1870 (actor)
Date:
1822
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 112
6. Theatre. The public is respectully informed that in consequence of the unprecedented success of the Drama of The Rent Day, By the request of numerous parties, it will be repeated this Evening. Martin Heywood, Mr. Wallack. Fifth Appearance in America of Mr. Wilkinson, Of the Theatre English Opera House and Haymarket, Doors Open at 7, and the performance will commence precisely at 1-2 past 7. Private Boxes are retained for the use of the Public, and may be had nightly on application at the Box Office - where Season Tickets may likewise be obtained. Saturday Eve'ng, Sept. 8, 1832, Will be performed, the petit Comedy of Amateurs & Actors, David Dulcit, Esq. (a musical Dramatic Amateur, who employs Mr. O.P. Bustle, and attached to Theatricals and Miss Mary Hardacre), Mr. Richings ... : After which 3rd time at this Theatre, the serious Drama of The Rent Day. As performed at Drury Lane Theatre upwards of 60 Nights. Grantley, Mr. Jackson ... To conclude with the Farce of Agreeable Surprise. Sir Felix, Mr. Blakeley ..
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Contributor:
Wallack, Henry John, 1790-1870 (actor); Wilkinson, James Pimbury, 1787- (actor); Kennaday, James, 1804 or 1805-1852 (printer)
Date:
1832
Language:
English
Publisher:
James Kennaday, Printer, 2 Dey-street over the Court
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 28 no. 2
7. Theatre, Walnut Street, Vox Populi. Second Night of Mr. Hamblin and Miss Vincent's Engagement. Mr. Hamblin as Virginius - and Miss Vincent as Virginia, & Kate O'Brien. Monday Evening, March 25, 1833. Will be presented the Popular Tragedy of Virginius; or, the Liberation of Rome. Virginius, Mr. Hamblin. ... : After which the amusing entertainment of Perfection; or, The Lady of Munster. Sir Lawrence Paragon, Mr. Faulkner. ..
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Contributor:
Hamblin, Thomas Sowerby, 1800-1853 (actor); Vincent, Naomi (actor)
Date:
1833
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 28 no. 11
8. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, August 27, 1869. Benefit Of the Charming Actress and Vocalist, Rose Watkins (Formerly Miss Rosina Shaw.) First night of a new and powerful play, Mr. and Mrs. H. Watkins will appear in their Highly Successful GRAND DRAMA OF THE REVOLUTION, founded on a Historical Incident, illustrating American Hearts, American Homes and American Characters, as they existed during the Colonial vassalage of an Empire, from which has arisen A GLORIOUS REPUBLIC OF THIRTY-EIGHT STATES. Friday Evening, August 27th, 1869, The Performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture--"La Part du Diable," Auber, To conclude with Mr. Watkins' Popular American Drama, entitled The Pioneer Patriot, or, The Maid of the War-Path. This great Sensational Drama, when originally produced in New York City, ran over One Hundred and Fifty Nights, and has since been played by Mr. and Mrs. Watkins, thoughout Great Britain and the United States, over ONE THOUSAND TIMES. It is replete with Scenes of Thrilling Interest, of the most Exciting and Soul-Stirring Nature, culminating in a Grand Climax of Dramatic Effect. Jocko, the Deformed [his Original Character,] Mr. Harry Watkins ... : Previous to the Drama, a Comic Sketch by Charles Dickens, Esq., presenting Scenes in the Life of An Unprotected Female: Polly Crisp, an Unprotected Female, Rose Watkins ..
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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
9. 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. ..
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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
10. 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 ..
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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