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71. Philadelphia Theatre. A New Comedy, Never Performed Here. Saturday Evening, Feb. 26, 1820, Will be performed a new petite Comedy, (Translated from the French) called A Short Reign, and a Merry One. Performed in London this present season with the greatest success. The Chevalier de Morange, Mr. Wood. ... : After which, (for the only time this season) the Grand Melo-Dramatic Romance of Blue Beard; Or, Female Curiosity. Abomelique, (Blue Beard) Mr. Hughes. ..
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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. 7
72. New Theatre. On account of the length of the Entertainments, the performance on this Evening will commence at a quarter past six o'clock. The profits of this Nights Entertainments will be respectfully offered in aid of the Fire Engine & Hose Companies, Of the City and Districts. Saturday Evening, February 15, 1823, Will be presented a Musical Drama, called Rob Roy Macgregor; Or, Auld Lang Syne. Founded on the popular tale of Rob Roy. The Drama written by J. Pocock, Esq. author of the Miller and his Men, Zembuca, Libertine, &c. With the original Scots' Music, arranged by Mr. Bishop. Sir Frederick Vernon, Mr. Wheatly. ... : After which, (for the first time here) a new Comic piece, called Fire & Water. Captain Hurry, Mr. Jefferson. ... The whole to conclude with the Farce of The Day after the Wedding; Or, a Wife's First Lesson. Colonel Freelove, Mr. Wemyss. ..
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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 18 no. 59
73. 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. Mr. Cooper's Benefit. Monday Evening, January 27, 1823, Will be presented the celebrated Tragedy of Brutus; Or, the Fall of Tarquin. Written by John Howard Payne. Lucius Junius, Mr. Cooper. ... : After which, 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 appluase. With New Dresses, &c. Frederick the Great, Mr. H. Wallack. ..
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Contributor:
Cooper, Thomas Abthorpe, 1776-1849 (actor); 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. 47
74. Theatre. Mr. Philipps's Benefit, And Last Night of his Performance. Monday Evening, March 11, 1822, Will be performed, (for the first time these 12 years) O'Keefe's Comic Opera of Fontainbleau; Or, John Bull in France. With the Original French Medley Overture, by Mr. Shield. Henry, Mr. Philipps. ... : To which a Petite Opera, from the French, called Brother & Sister. With the Original Overture and Music, composed by Mr. Bishop. Don Sylvio De Flores, Mr. Philipps, in which he will sing 'Ah sigh not for love.' A Rondo Composed Expressly For Him By M. P. King. And the favourite Cavatina, by Bishop, 'Love Has Eyes.' Christoval de Tormes, Mr. Jefferson. ..
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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 21B no. 25
75. Theatre. On Wednesday Evening, January 2, 1822, Will be performed (2nd time in America) 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. ... : Previous to which will be performed The Point of Honor; Or, a School for Soldiers. Chevalier St. Franc, Mr. Wood. ..
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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 21B no. 12
76. Theatre. Anniversary Of The Birth Of The Illustrious Washington. Friday Evening, February 22, 1822, Will be performed, a new Historical and National Play, (for the first time,) 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. ... : To which will be added the Patriotic Drama of Sigesmar the Switzer; Or the Helvetian Patriots. Written by C. E. Walker, and performed in London with great applause. Sigesmar, a Swiss noble, Mr. H. Wallack. ..
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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 21B no. 23
77. Theatre. Friday Evening, January 11, 1822, Will be performed (Sixth time) a new and Historical Tragedy, in 5 acts, called Damon & Pythias; Or, the Test of Friendship. Performed in London and New York with the most distinguished success. With New Dresses and Decorations. Damon, a Senator, Mr. Wood. ... : After which, (for the First Time these 2 years) the favourite grand Musical Romance, called the Forty Thieves. Cassim Baba, the rich brother, Mr. Hathwell. ..
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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 21B no. 13
78. Philadelphia Theatre. Performance Every Evening. Thursday Evening, Dec. 18, 1823, Will be preseuted the Musical Play of Rob Roy Macgregor; Or, Auld Lang Syne. Founded on the popular tale of Rob Roy. The Drama written by J. Pocock, Esq. author of the Miller and his Men, Zembuca, Libertine, &c. With the original Scots' Music arranged by Mr. Bishop. Sir Frederick Vernon, Mr. Wheatly. ... : After which, the admired Farce of The Rendezvous; Or, Hide and Seek. Quake, Mr. Burke. ..
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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. 39
79. Philadelphia Theatre. Saturday Evening, Feb. 19, 1820, Will be performed a favourite Comedy, (in 5 acts) called the Poor Gentleman. Lieutenant Worthington, Mr. Hughes. ... : After which the Melo-Drama of Ella Rosenberg. Written by the Author of Raising the Wind, the World, Turn Out, &c. &c. The Elector, Mr. Wheatly. ..
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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. 82
80. 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. Mr. Wallack's Benefit And Last Night of his Appearance. Wednesday Evening, January 29, 1823, Will be presented the celebrated Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. Hamlet, Mr. Wallack, (first time here these three years). ... : After which, (by most particular desire) a petite Opera, called My Aunt. Written by Samuel H. Arnold, Esq. Author of the Woodman's Hut, the Devil's Bridge, &c. &c. and performed in London, Boston and New York, with general applause. Dashall, Mr. Wallack. ..
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Contributor:
Wallack, James William, 1795-1864 (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. 48