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

Contributor:: Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894 (actor); Watkins, Harry, Mrs., 1829-1904 (actor)
Date:: 1870
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 191

2. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 29, 1870. Saturday Matinee and Last Performance 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. 29, 1870, The performance will commence at two o'clock, with Overture-"Military," Hassler, 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. Captain Willoughby, Silas Jarrett, Chas. Walcot ..

Date:: 1870
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 163

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

Contributor:: Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894 (actor); Watkins, Harry, Mrs., 1829-1904 (actor)
Date:: 1870
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 198

4. Philadelphia Theatre. The Doors will be opened at a quarter past 5, and the Curtain rise at precisely a quarter past 6 o'clock, until further notice. Thursday Evening, January 8, 1824, Will be presented a Prelude, called the Manager in Distress. Written by George Colman, Esq. The Manager, Mr. Wheatly. ... : After which, (not acted these 2 years) the Tragedy of George Barnwell. Thorogood, Mr. Warren. ... After which, the favourite Ballet of Love among the Roses. Leander, Mr. C. Durang. ... The whole to conclude with a Comic interlude, called Is He Jealous? Or, a Peep into the Boudoir. Mr. Belmour, Mr. Wemyss. ..

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. 46

5. 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. 3d Night of Mr. Wallack's Engagement. Monday Evening, January 20, 1823, Will be presented, (never performed here) a Comedy, in 5 acts, called Fraternal Discord. Translated from the German of Kotzbue by William Dunlap, Esq. and performed in New York, Charleston, and Boston, with great approbation. Captain Bertram, Mr. Wallack. ... : After which, the Comic Opera of The Children in the Wood. Walter, Mr. Wallack. ..

Contributor:: Dunlap, William, 1766-1839 (translator); Wallack, James William, 1795-1864 (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. 41

6. Philadelphia Theatre. Performance Every Evening. Monday Evening, Dec. 8, 1823, Will be presented a Comedy, called the Wheel of Fortune. Written by the Author of the West Indian. Sir David Daw, Mr. Jefferson. ... : After which, the favourite Farce of Catherine and Petruchio; Or, The Taming of the Shrew. Petruchio, Mr. Cooper. ..

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. 34

7. 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 ..

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

8. Theatre. Mr. Wood's Benefit. Monday Evening, January 14, 1822, Will be presented, a Tragedy, (not acted these 11 years) in 5 acts, (by Joanna Baillie, authoress of a series of Plays, written to delineate the stronger passions of the mind--as Hatred, Love, Ambition, &c.) called De Monfort; Or, the Force of Hatred. Performed with distinguished applause at the Theatres of Drury Lane, New York, Baltimore, &c. De Monfort, Mr. Wood. ... : After which, (for the Second Time) the favourite grand Musical Romance, called the Forty Thieves. Cassim Baba, the rich brother. Mr. Hathwell. ..

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. 15

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

Date:: 1870
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 171

10. New Theater. 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. Saturday evening, January 25, 1823, will be presented Shakspeare's celebrated tragedy of Othello, Moor of Venice. Othello, Mr. Cooper. ... : after which, a favourite farce, called the Rendezvous; or, Hide and seek. Quake, Mr. Burke. ..

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. 46

11. Theatre. Performance Every Evening this Week. Wednesday Evening, Nov. 28, 1821, By particular desire of several Ladies and Gentlemen, will be presented Dr. Goldsmith's favourite Comedy, called She Stoops to Conquer; Or, the Mistakes of a Night. Sir Charles Marlow, Mr. Hathwell. ... : After which, (for the first time this season) the Pathetic Drama of Therese; The Orphan of Geneva. Translated by Mr. John Howard Payne, from the French piece of that name, written by Mr. Victor, and performed at the Theatres of Paris and London with the most distinguished success. With Splendid New Scenery, (For the first time exhibited) Designed and Executed by Messrs. H. Warren, Anners, J. Jefferson and Darley. The Music selected and arranged by Mr. Lefolle. Carwin, the Advocate, Mr. H. Wallack. ..

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 21B no. 9

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

Contributor:: Bowers, D. P., Mrs., 1830-1895 (actor); McCollom, J. C. (James C.) (actor)
Date:: 1869
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 25

13. National Theatre, Walnut Street, Above Eighth. Dress Circle and Parquet, 50 Cents, Family Circle, 25 ", Seats in Private Box, $1.00, Orchestra Chairs, 75 Cents, Doors open at 7. To commence at half-past 7 o'clock. Box Office open from 10 to 4 o'clock, when Seats can be Secured. Sole Lessee, Wm. E. Burton, Proprietor and Manager of Bnrton's Theatre, Broadway, N. Y., and Lessee of the Front St. Theatre, Baltimore. Stage Manager, Mr. H. Watkins, Second Week of the Distinguished Tragedian and Comedian, Mr. J. E. Murdoch, Who will, in compliance with numerous requests, appear in his Highly Popular Impersonation Of Claude Melnotte! In the rendition of which character Mr. Murdoch stands Pre-Eminently Superior. Mrs. Hudson Kirby as Pauline, The Laughable Farce Of To Oblige Benson Received with Shouts of Laughter on its 1st representation, will be repeated. Tuesday Evening, Oct. 6th, 1857, Will be performed Bulwer's Admired Play of the Lady Of Lyons, Claude Melnotte, Mr. J. E. Murdoch ... : To conclude with the Laughable Farce of To Oblige Benson: Trotter Southdown, Mr. H. Watkins ..

Date:: 1857
Language:: English
Publisher:: Brown'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. 17

14. 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 ..

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

15. 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 ..

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

16. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, September 6, 1869. First night of the Engagement of Mrs. D. P. Bowers, Who will appear, for the First Time, as Margueritte, in a Grand Sensation 5-Act Play, entitled Reaping the Tempest: supported by Mr. J.C. M'Collom as Jean Paul Bergen. Monday Evening, Sept'r 6th, 1869, The Performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture-La Dame Blanche, Boieldien, After which will be presented a Powerful Sensational Play, translated from the French by M'me de Newville, in 5 Acts, entitled Reaping the Tempest, or, Margueritte the Wanderer, Margueritte, Mrs. D. P. Bowers ..

Contributor:: Bowers, D. P., Mrs., 1830-1895 (actor); McCollom, J. C. (James C.) (actor)
Date:: 1869
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 20

17. Philadelphia Theatre. Last night of Mr. Keene's Engagement. Monday Evening, October 25, 1819, Will be presented a Comic Opera, (in 3 acts) called The Duenna; Or, the Double Elopement. Written by R. B. Sheridan, Author of the School for Scandal, Critic, Rivals, &c. &c. Carlos, Mr. Keene ... : To which will be added the Farce, (in one act) called the Mayor of Garrat. Major Sturgeon, Mr. Burke. ..

Contributor:: Keene, Arthur F. (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. 29

18. Philadelphia Theatre. Saturday Evening, Feb. 12, 1820, Will be presented a Play, (not acted this season) called The Point of Honor; Or, a School for Soldiers. Chevalier St. Franc, Mr. Hughes. ... : After which will be performed, Second Time Here, A new Comic Piece, called Helpless Animals. Mulberry, Mr. Herbert. ... The Entertainments will conclude with a Farce, in one act, called the Tooth-Ache; Or, the Mistakes of a Morning. Prince of Oresca, Mr. T. Jefferson. ..

Contributor:: Jefferson, Thomas, -1824 (actor)
Date:: 1820
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 77; Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 76

19. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, May 30, 1870. First Night Of the World-Renowned Comedian, Mr. Joseph Jefferson In his Exquisitely Beautiful and Masterly Impersonaiion of Irving's Rip Van Winkle, Received everywhere by Large and Brilliant Audiences, and the most Enthusiastic Applause. Monday Evening, May 30th, 1870, The performance will commence at eight o'clock, with Overture--"Rip Van Winkle," Reviere, After which will be presented Dion Boucicault's Great Drama, entitled Rip Van Winkle Or, The Sleep of Twenty Years. Act First. Rip Van Winkle, Joseph Jefferson ..

Contributor:: Jefferson, Joseph, 1829-1905 (actor)
Date:: 1870
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 283

20. 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. Friday Evening, January 24, 1823, Will be presented, (first time these 5 years) the celebrated Tragedy of The Gamester. Written by Dr. Edward Moore. Beverly, Mr. Cooper. ... : After which the Farce of The Blue Devils. Written by George Colman, Esq. James Megrim, Mr. Jefferson. ..

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. 45

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

Contributor:: Bowers, D. P., Mrs., 1830-1895 (actor); McCollom, J. C. (James C.) (actor)
Date:: 1869
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 22

22. Theatre, Walnut Street, Vox Populi. Doors will be opened at a quarter after 6, and the performance commence at 7 o-clock. Box 75, pit 37, gallery 25 cents. Box Book open at 10 o'clock, on the Mornings of Mr. & Miss Kemble's Performance. Last night but one of Mr. Kemble and Miss Fanny Kemble's, Engagement. Mr. Kemble as Pierre. Miss F. Kemble as Belvidera, and Mr. Hamblin For this night only as Jaffier. Monday Evening, March 18, 1833. Will be presented the celebrated Tragedy of Venice Preserved; or A Plot Discovered. Pierre, Mr. Kemble ... : To conclude with the Musical Entertainment of Turn Out. Capt. Somerville, Mr. Walton..

Contributor:: Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854 (actor); Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893 (actor); Hamblin, Thomas Sowerby, 1800-1853 (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. 5

23. Theatre. Mr. Philipps's Final performance previous to his leaving Philadelphia, and positively his Last Appearance on this Stage. Monday Evening, April 1, 1822, Will be presented, (first time these 3 years) a Comic Opera, in 3 acts, called The Duenna; Or, the Double Elopement. Written by R. B. Sheridan, Author of the School for Scandal, Critic, Rivals, &c. Don Carlos, Mr. Philipps, ... : After Which The Comic Opera Of Love Laughs at Locksmiths. Written by George Colman, Esq. Author of the Heir at Law, John Bull, &c. Captain Beldare, Mr. Philipps, ..

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. 30

24. New Theatre. Second Night of Tom & Jerry; And, (For The First 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. Saturday Evening, April 26, 1823, Will be presented, (2d 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. ... : Previous to which, will be preformed the Farce of The Comet; Or, He Would be an Astronomer. Plotwell, Mr. Jefferson. ..

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. 10

25. New Theatre. Monday Evening, December 9, 1822, Will be presented, (not acted these two years) the Comedy of the Soldier's Daughter. Governor Heartall, Mr. Warren. ... : To which will be added, the popular and interesting Drama of the Wandering Boys; Or, the Castle of Olival. Count de Croissy, Mr. H. Wallack. ..

Date:: 1822
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 18 no. 20

26. Philadelphia Theatre. Saturday Evening, October 23, 1819, Will be presented, (not acted these 3 years) the Comedy of the Soldier's Daughter. Governor Heartall, Mr. Warren ... : After which, (positively the only time) a grand Melo-Dramatic Romance, in 4 acts, called Zembuca; Or, the Net-Maker and his Wife. Zembuca, the Sultan, Mr. Hughes ..

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. 28

27. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, February 10, 1870. Fourth Night Of the Eminent Young Actor, Mr. Edwin Adams, Who will appear in his Masterly Impersonation, Raphael the Sculptor, In the Popular Romantic Play of the Sculptor's Dream, Thursday Evening, Feb'y 10, 1870, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-La Reine d'un Jour, Adam, After which will be presented a Sensational Romance of Real Life, in 5 Chapters, the Sculptor's Dream; or, The Marble Heart, Act I-The Dream. Phidias, the Sculptor, Edwin Adams ..

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. 175

28. Theatre. Mr. Philipps's First Night. The managers have the pleasure to announce to the Public the Engagement of Mr. Philipps, from the Theatres Royal, of Drury Lane and Dublin, for Six Nights; his first appearance will take place on Monday Evening, February 4, 1822, In a favourite Melo-dramatic Opera, (in 3 acts) called The Devil's Bridge. Count Belino, by Mr. Philipps, In which Character he will introduce a celebrated Grand Cantata, called William Tell, Composed By Braham. Baron Toraldi, Mr. H. Wallack. ... : After which a favourite Farce, in 2 acts, called High Life below Stairs. Written By Mr. Garrick. [?]ovel, Mr. Burke. ..

Date:: 1822
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21B no. 18

29. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, March 23, 1870. Mirth and Laughter. Third Night Of the Celebrated Eccentric Comedian, Mr. F. S. Chanfrau Who will appear in his Original Representation of the Immortal Character of "Sam," An Impersonation pronounced to be Unrivaled in Modern Times, and is everywhere received with Extraordinary Manifestations of Delight and Shouts of Laughter Wednesday Eve'g, March 23d, 1870 The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, Overture -- "La Gitana," Balfe Followed by the Comedy, in 5 Acts, of Sam Written expressly for Mr. Chanfrau by T. B. de Walden, Esq. Sam, F. S. Chanfrau..

Contributor:: Chanfrau, Frank, 1824-1884 (actor)
Date:: 1870
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 217

30. Theatre. Mr. Philipps's Benefit, and Last Night of his Engagement. Monday Evening, February 18, 1822, Will be presented, (not acted these 4 years) a favourite Comic Opera, called the Maid of the Mill. Lord Aimworth, Mr. Philipps, In which Character he will sing the Ballads of 'Love's Young Dream,' And 'Eveleen's Bower,' From Moore and Sir John Stevenson's Irish Melodies--The Simple Irish Air of 'Robin Adair;' And, with Mrs. Burke, the Duetts of 'When thy Bosom heaves a sigh,' By Braham--and 'I Love Thee,' by Bishop. Giles, Mr. Darley, with the Songs of "Hark 'tis I your own true Lover," and Odds my Life." ... : After which the Comic Opera of Love Laughs at Locksmiths. Written by George Coman, Esq. Author of the Heir at Law, John Bull, &c. Captain Beldare, (first time in this city,) Mr. Philipps, With the introduced Songs of 'The Love Letter,' By Braham--And 'The Soldier's Bride,' An Irish Melody, arranged by Mr. Philipps. Mr. Vigil, Mr. Hathwell. ..

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. 22

31. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, April 18, 1870. Easter Monday. First Night of the Emerald Ring, The Great and World-Renowned Comedians and Original Impersonators of Irish and Yankee Life, Mr. And Mrs. Barney Williams, Who will inaugurate a Carnival of Fun, Commencing with the Successful Romantic Irish Darma, written expressly for Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams, by John Brougham, Esq., entitled the Emerald Ring. Monday Evening, April 18th, 1870, The performance will commence at eight o'clock, with Overture--To Emerald Ring, Withers, After which the successful Romantic Irish Drama, consisting of a Prologue and 3 Acts, entitled the Emerald Ring, The Piece produced with Beautiful Scenery by G. Heilge; Machinery and Novel Mechanical Effects, etc. by Arthur Wright; Appointments, by E. Wood; Music, by Wm. Withers. Mike Macarty, Mr. Barney Williams ..

Date:: 1870
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 243

32. Theatre. Mr. Philipps's Fifth Night, And Last but One of his Engagement. Wednesday Evening, February 13, 1822, Will be presented a new comic Opera, called Brother and Sister. Translated from the French, by William Dimond, Author of the Foundling of the Forest, Conquest of Taranto, Adrian and Orilla, &c. &c. and performed in London and New York, with the greatest applause. The Music by Mr. Bishop. Don Sylvio De Flores, Mr. Philipps, In Which He Will Sing "Love Has Eyes," A Ballad composed by Bishop--and a Sporting Cavatina, "The Hunter's Horn in the Morning," Composed by himself, and accompanied on the Kent Bugle, by Mr. Eberle. Don Christoval de Tormes, Mr. Jefferson. ... : After which, the Farce of the Wedding Day, Written by Mrs. Inchbald. Sir Adam Contest, Mr. Warren. ... To conclude with the Comic Oper of the Poor Soldier. Patrick, Mr. Philipps, in which character he will sing the following songs, viz. "How happy's the Soldier who lives on this pay." "The wealthy Fool," Duett, "A Rose Tree in full bearing," with Mrs. Burke. And The Introduced Song, "Cushla Machree," An Irish Melody, by T. Cooke. Captain Fitzroy, Mr. Johnston. ..

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. 21

33. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, February 28, 1870. The Charming Actress and Vocalist, and Eminent Comedian, Rose and Harry Watkins These Distinguished Artists will appear in an entirely New, First Time on any Stage, Grand Romantic Irish Drama In which the Author, departing from the well-worn path of Irish Dramatic Literature, has sought to depict a truly Novel and Original Character, In the person of Fardorougha, a miser, in whose breast the struggle of avarice with natural affection, forms the basis of a plot of the most Ingenious and Absorbing Interest, And teaching a Great Moral Lesson. Monday Evening, Feb. 28th, 1870, The performance will commence at quarter to 8 o'clock, with Overture--Fardorougha, Hassler After which will be presented the New Grand Romantic Irish Drama, in 4 Acts, entitled Set in Gold Or, The One Brigh Spot. Fardorougha, a Miser, Harry Watkins ..

Contributor:: Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894 (actor); Watkins, Harry, Mrs., 1829-1904 (actor)
Date:: 1870
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 194

34. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, June 17, 1870. Benefit Of the World-Renowned Comedian, Mr. Joseph Jefferson In his Exquisitely Beautiful and Masterly Impersonaiion of Irving's Rip Van Winkle, Received Nightly by Large and Brilliant Audiences, and the most Enthusiastic Applause. Friday Evening, June 17th, 1870, The performance will commence at eight o'clock, with Overture--"Rip Van Winkle," Reviere, After which will be presented Dion Boucicault's Great Drama, entitled Rip Van Winkle Or, The Sleep of Twenty Years. Act First. Rip Van Winkle, Joseph Jefferson ..

Contributor:: Jefferson, Joseph, 1829-1905 (actor)
Date:: 1870
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 301

35. Philadelphia Theatre. Second and Last Night of the Carib Chief. Mr. Wallack's Fifth Night. The public are respectfully informed, that the very favourable reception of the new Play of the Carib Chief, has induced the Managers to repeat it. Friday Evening, January 21, 1820, Will be presented a new Tragedy, called the Carib Chief. Written by Horace Twiss, Esq. and performed in London, last season, with great success. Omreah, Chief of the Southern Caribs, Mr. Wallack. ... : After which, the Comic Opera of Turn Out. Written by the Author of Raising the Wind, Ella Rosenburg, &c. With the Original Music and Accompaniments. Restive, Mr. Herbert. ..

Contributor:: Wallack, James William, 1795-1864 (actor)
Date:: 1820
Language:: English
Publisher:: [publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 67

36. Philadelphia Theatre. Mr. Wallack respectfully informs the public, that he has been induced, by the numerous applications of his friends, and the gratifying reception of Pizarro on Friday, to substitute that play for Brutus. Mr. Wallack's Benefit, And Last Appearance Here. Monday Evening, January 31, 1820, Will be presented (by desire of many Ladies and Gentlemen) the Tragedy of Pizarro, Or, the Death of Rolla. Spaniards: Pizarro, Mr. Hughes. ... : After which, (first time this season) a new 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. ..

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. 4

37. Philadelphia Theatre. The Doors will be opened at a quarter past 5, and the Curtain rise at precisely a quarter past 6 o'clock, until further notice. Last Night but Three of Mr. Cooper's Engagement. Saturday Evening, January 10, 1824, Will be presented the Tragedy of Coriolanus; Or, The Roman Matron. Written By Shakspeare. Caius Marcius Coriolanus, Mr. Cooper, (his first appearance in that character these 5 years) ... : After which, the Farce of the Irishman in London. Mr. Frost, Mr. Francis. ..

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. 48

38. Philadelphia Theatre. The Doors will be opened at a quarter past 5, and the Curtain rise at precisely a quarter past 6 o'clock, until further notice. Mr. Cooper's Last Night but Two. A New Tragedy. Monday Evening, January 12, 1824, Will be presented, (for the first time) a New Tragedy, in 5 acts, called Durazzo. Performed in New York and Boston with great applause. The King, Mr. Wheatly. ... : After which, the Farce of Fortune's Frolic; Or, The True Use of Riches. Robin Roughead, Mr. Burke. ..

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. 49

39. New Theatre. Nights of performance this week, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Wednesday Evening, December 4, 1822, (By Desire) An Occasional Address, Written by Charles Sprague, Esq. of Boston, and to be Spoken by Mr. Wood. After which, the popular Historical Play of Damon & Pythias; Or, the Test of Friendship. Performed last season with the most distinguished success. With New Dresses And Decorations. Damon, a Senator, Mr. Wood. ... : To which will be added the Farce of Where shall I Dine? Sponge, Mr. Jefferson. ..

Contributor:: Wood, William B. (William Burke), 1779-1861 (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 18 no. 16

40. Philadelphia Theatre. The Doors open at a quarter before 6, and the Curtain rises at a quarter before 7 o'clock, precisely. On account of the continued indisposition of Mr. Duff, Tom & Jerry is deferred until further notice. Saturday Evening, March 6, 1824, Will be presented the admired Comedy of the Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret. Don Feliz, Mr. Wood. ... : After which, a Comic Piece, called Modern Antiques; Or, The Merry Mourners. Old Cockletop, Mr. Burke. ..

Contributor:: Duff, John R., 1787-1831 (actor); Wood, William B. (William Burke), 1779-1861 (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. 129

41. New Theatre. Mr. Mathews' First Night. Monday Evening, February 24, 1823, Will be presented, a celebrated comedy, called the Road to Ruin. Goldfinch, Mr. Mathews, in which character he will introduce the celebrated comic songs of "The Mail Coach," and "Prime, Bang up." Mr. Dornton, Mr. Warren. ... : After which will be presented, (for the first time) the comic Farce of Monsieur Tonson. Founded on the celebrated tale of that name, and performed in London with great applause. Monsieur Morbleu, Mr. Mathews. ..

Contributor:: Mathews, Charles, 1776-1835 (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. 63

42. 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. ..

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

43. Philadelphia Theatre. The Doors open at a quarter before 6, and the Curtain rises at a quarter before 7 o'clock, precisely. Mr. Cooper's Benefit And Last Appearance. Monday Evening, March 8, 1824, Will be presented Shakspeare's celebrated Tragedy of King Lear, And his Three Daughters. King Lear, Mr. Cooper. ... : After which, the favourite Farce of Catherine and Petruchio; Or, The Taming of the Shrew. Petruchio, Mr. Cooper. ..

Contributor:: Cooper, Thomas Abthorpe, 1776-1849 (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. 130

44. Chestnut St. Theatre. Nixon & Zimmerman, Proprietors and Managers; S. M. Heilburn, Business Manager. Every Evening This Week. Matinees, Wednesday and Saturday. Monday, October 5th, 1885. Carleton Opera Company. Production of the great American and European Comic Opera Success, The Hostess of "Nanon," The Golden Lamb. Opera Comique In Three Acts. With W. T. Carelton and a splended cast from the Casino, New York. Libretto, F. Zell. Music, R. Genee. Translation by Sydney Rosenfeld. Produced under the direction of Mr. Heinrich Conrad. Cast Of Characters. Nanon Patin, Hostess of the Golden Lamb, Miss Louise E. Paullin ..

Contributor:: Rosenfeld, Sydney, 1855-1931 (translator); Paullin, Louise E. (actor); Matlack & Harvey (printer)
Date:: 1885
Language:: English
Publisher:: Matlack & Harvey, Printers, 224-28 South Fifth 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. 90; Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 18 no. 91

45. New Theatre. Friday Evening, January 3, 1823, Will be presented (3d time this Season,) the celebrated Tragedy of Virginius; Or, the Liberation of Rome. Written by Sheridan Knowles, Esq. and performed in London, Boston, &c. with great success. Virginius, a Centurion, Mr. Cooper. ... : After which, the Comic Opera of The Prize; Or, 2, 5, 3, 8. Dr. Lenitive, Mr. Jefferson. ..

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. 32

46. Philadelphia Theatre. The Doors open at a quarter before 6, and the Curtain rises at a quarter before 7 o'clock, precisely. Mr. Cooper's Last Night But Three. Monday Evening, March 1, 1824, Will be presented a Comedy, called Rule a Wife and have a Wife. Leon, Mr. Cooper. ... : After which, a Melo-Drama, in 3 acts, called Tekeli, Or, The Siege of Montgatz. Written by Theodore Edward Hook, Esq. As performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, with unbounded applause. Scene First Represents A Forest--Time, Night. On the right hand, a large Oak--Tekeli is discovered lying on a Branch--his Friend Wolf sleeping on bank close to him--near the centre another tree with saplings, which the peasants hew to form a litter for Tekeli--The whole is closed by a Distant View of Rocks, Wood and Water. Count Tekeli, Mr. Duff. ..

Contributor:: Cooper, Thomas Abthorpe, 1776-1849 (actor); Duff, John R., 1787-1831 (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. 127

47. Philadelphia Theatre. The Doors open at a quarter before 6, and the Curtain rises at a quarter before 7 o'clock, precisely. Mrs. Burke's Benefit. Monday Evening, March 22, 1824, Will be presented, (not acted these 4 years) a Romantic Play, in 5 acts, called The Aethiop; Or, the Child of the Desert. Written by William Dimond, Esq. Author of the Foundling of the Forest, Adrian and Orrilla, &c. The Aethiop, Mr. Duff. ... : After which, a favourite Farce, called The Farmer. Colonel Dormant, Mr. Hathwell. ..

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. 78

48. Philadelphia Theatre. The Doors will be opened at a quarter past 5, and the Curtain rise at precisely a quarter past 6 o'clock, until further notice. Mr. Cooper's Fifth Night. Tuesday Evening, January 6, 1824, Will be presented Shakspeare's celebrated Tragedy of Othello, Moor of Venice. Othello, Mr. Cooper. ... : After Which, The Comic Opera Of The Romp. Watty Cockney, Mr. Burke. ..

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. 45

49. 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 ..

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

50. Theatre. Mr. Philipps's Second Night. Wednesday Evening, February 6, 1822, Will be presented a favourite Comic Opera, called Love in a Village. Young Meadows, Mr. Philipps, In which character he will introduce, (in additional to the Songs of the part) 'This Blooming Rose,' A Ballad composed by himself--and 'Love has Eyes,' A Cavatina composed by Bishop. In act 3d, Mr. Philipps and Mrs. Burke will sing the favourite Duett, 'I Love Thee,' Composed By Bishop. Sir William Meadows, Mr. Hathwell. ... : After which the Farce of The Comet; Or, He would be an Astronomer. [?]well, Mr. Jefferson. ..

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. 19

51. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, September 13, 1869. New & Startling Drama Last Week of the Engagement of Mrs. D. P. Bowers Who will appear in her last Great Success, Clara Melville, in the New Sensational Play entitled "Snare," In which is embodied one of those startling Romances which only occur in real life, and prove that "Truth is Stranger than Fiction"-Supported by Mr. J. C. M'Collom, Monday Evening, Sept'r 13, 1869, The Performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture-"Festival," Thomas, After which will be presented, for the first time in Philadelphia, an original Drama, written expressly for Mrs. Bowers by Edmund Falconer, Esq., Author of "Peep O'Day," "Fire Fly," "Men of the Day," &c., entitled Snare, or, What Can't Money Do? Clara Melville, Wife of Henry Melville, Mrs. D. P. Bowers ..

Contributor:: Bowers, D. P., Mrs., 1830-1895 (actor); McCollom, J. C. (James C.) (actor)
Date:: 1869
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 26

52. Philadelphia Theatre. Mr. Jefferson's Benefit. Monday Evening, Feb. 28, 1820, Will be presented an Historical Play, (not acted these four years) interspersed with Music, called the Battle of Hexham; Or, Days of Old. Written by George Colman, Esq. Montague, Mr. Wheatly. ... : After The Play, A Hornpipe by Mrs. H. Wallack. A Hunting Song by Mrs. Burke. Oh! Cruel; Or, the Wandering Melodists: Female Ballad Singer, Mr. Jefferson. Fidler, Mr. Blissett. After which, second time, a new petite Comedy, (Translated from the French) called A Short Reign, ..

Contributor:: Jefferson, Thomas, -1824 (actor); Wallack, Henry John, Mrs., -1845 (actor)
Date:: 1820
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 83

53. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, October 18, 1869. Twenty-fifth Night of Mr. Edwin Booth, Who will appear as The Cardinal Duke, In Bulwer's Historical Play of Richelieu. Visitors are requested to remain seated till the close of the Play, as the noise occasioned by the impatient few, mars the pleasure of the more intellectual portion of the audience, that wish to witness the completion of the performance. Monday Evening, Oct. 18th, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clock, with Overture-"L'Roi D'Yvetot," Adam, After Which will be presented Sir Edward Lytton Bulwer's Historical Play, in 5 Acts, of Richelieu, Cardinal Richelieu, Edwin Booth ..

Contributor:: Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893 (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. 60

54. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, March 7, 1870. Engagement of Mr. Charles Fechter Limited Positively to Twelve Nights Who will make his First Appearance in Philadelphia, this evening, as Hamlet, supported by Miss Carlotta Leclercq: The Leading Actress on the English Stage... Monday Eve'ng, March 7th, 1870, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture -- Fidelio, Beethoven After which will be presented Shakspere's Tragedy, in 5 Acts, of Hamlet Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Mr. C. Fechter..

Contributor:: Fechter, Charles, 1824-1879 (actor); Leclercq, Carlotta, 1836-1893 (actor)
Date:: 1870
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 201

55. Philadelphia Theatre. For the remainder of the Season the Curtain will rise at 7 o'clock, precisely. On account of the indisposition of Mr. Durang, Cinderella is unavoidably postponed until further notice. Saturday Evening, April 3, 1824, Will be presented a favourite Comedy, called Brothers; Or, The Shipwreck. Written by R. Cumberland, Esq. Author of the West Indian, Fashionable Lover, Wheel of Fortune, &c. Sir Benjamin Dove, Mr. Jefferson. ... : After which, a Ballet Dance, called The Scotch Ghost; Or, Little Fanny's Love. Jemmy, Miss Hathwell. ... The whole to conclude with the admired Farce of Fire & Water. Captain Hurry, Mr. Jefferson. ..

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. 83

56. New Theatre. The managers respectfully inform the public, that Mr. Booth, Of the Theatres Royal, Drury Lane, and Covent Garden, is Engaged for a few nights, and will make his first appearance in this city on Monday Evening, February 17, 1823, In the Tragedy of Richard The Third. Richard, Duke of Gloster, Mr. Booth. ... : After which a favourite Farce, called the Spoil'd Child. Old Pickle, Mr. Burke. ..

Contributor:: Booth, Junius Brutus, 1796-1852 (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. 60

57. Philadelphia Theatre. The Doors open at half past 5, and the Curtain rise at half past 6 o'clock. Wednesday Evening, February 11, 1824, Will be presented, (first time these 2 years) the admired Comedy of The Merry Wives of Windsor. Written By William Shakspeare. Sir John Falstaff, Mr. Warren. ... : To which will be added, the Comic Opera of The Highland Reel. Laird of Coll, Mr. Hathwell. ..

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. 67

58. New Theatre. Mr. Mathews' Benefit. Friday Evening, March 21, 1823, Mr. Mathews will present the last Entertainment, in which he performed in London, interspersed with Songs, Anecdotes, Imitations, &c. Called The Youthful Days Of Mr. Mathews. ..

Contributor:: Mathews, Charles, 1776-1835 (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. 76

59. Philadelphia Theatre. For the remainder of the Season the Curtain will rises at 7 o'clock, precisely. Mr. Pearman's First Night. The public is respectfully informed that Mr. Pearman is Engaged for Four Nights only, and will appear This Evening. Friday Evening, March 26, 1824, Will be presented the new Comic Opera of Clari; Or, The Maid of Milan. Written by Mr. J. H. Payne, and performed in London with great approbation the last season. The Music by Mr. Bishop. Jocoso, Mr. Pearman, (as originally performed by him in London) in which he will sing his celebrated Description Of A Play, With Imitations of various Instruments. O 'Tis Love, 'Tis Love. 'Love Has Eyes,' And The Valiant Troubadour. And The Duetts Of 'For Shame Get You Gone,' And 'I Love Thee,' With Mrs. Burke. Duke Vivaldi, Mr. Darley. ... : After which, the favourite Farce of The Mock Doctor; Or, the Dumb Lady Cured. Translated From The French. Sir Jasper, Mr. Bignall. ..

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. 80

60. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, November 13, 1869. Last Night Of the Brilliant Engagement of Lucille Western, Who will appear for this night only in a powerful Sensational Drama, from the French, purchased by Miss Western while in Paris, and entitled the Child-Stealer, or, Atonement, In Four Acts and a Prologue, which was performed in Paris for more than three hundred nights, and in New York creating immense excitement; the dual characters of Madge and Margaret affording Miss Western an opportunity for intense character-acting, equal to that displayed by her as Nancy Sykes. Saturday Evening, Nov. 13, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clock, with Overture-"Dramatique," Hassler, After which will be presented the celebrated Drama, entitled the Child-Stealer, or, Atonement. Lucille Western as Madge, the Cadger, Margaret Rookley, Number Three ..

Contributor:: Western, Lucille, 1843-1877 (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. 87

61. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, June 18, 1870. Farewell Matinee Of the World-Renowned Comedian, Mr. Joseph Jefferson In his Exquisitely Beautiful and Masterly Impersonaiion of Irving's Rip Van Winkle, Received Nightly by Large and Brilliant Audiences, and the most Enthusiastic Applause. Saturday Afternoon, June 18, 1870, The performance will commence at two o'clock, with Overture--"Rip Van Winkle," Reviere, After which will be presented Dion Boucicault's Great Drama, entitled Rip Van Winkle Or, The Sleep of Twenty Years. Act First. Rip Van Winkle, Joseph Jefferson ..

Contributor:: Jefferson, Joseph, 1829-1905 (actor)
Date:: 1870
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 302

62. Theatre, Walnut Street, Vox Populi. The Managers of this establishment anxious to gratify their numerous patrons, have at considerable expense, entered into an engagement with Mr. Booth, Mr. Hamblin, and Miss Vincent, Who will appear together this evening, in the favourite Tragedy of the Apostate. The Public is respectfully informed, that in consequence of their arrangements at New York, the stay of these celebrated Tragedians must be very limited. First Night of Freaks & Follies, In which Mr. Wilkinson Will sustain his original character of Tom Trippet. Written expressly for him. Saturday Evening, March 30, 1833. Will be presented, 1st time in this Theatre these 3 years, the favourite Tragedy of the Apostate. Hemeya, Mr. Hamblin. ... : After which, 1st time in this city, a new Petite Comedy, called Freaks and Follies. As performed in London with the greatest applause and success. Tom Trippet, (written expressly for him), Mr. Wilkinson. ..

Contributor:: Booth, Junius Brutus, 1796-1852 (actor); Hamblin, Thomas Sowerby, 1800-1853 (actor); Vincent, Naomi (actor); Wilkinson, James Pimbury, 1787- (actor)
Date:: 1833
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 28 no. 16

63. Philadelphia Theatre. Last Night of performance this season, For the Benefit of Mr. Pullen, Treasurer Of The Theatre. Monday Evening, March 27, 1820, Will be presented the Comedy of the Soldier's Daughter. Governor Heartall, Mr. Warren. ... : After which, a new Melo-Drama, (second time) called The Ruffian Boy. Founded on Mrs. Opie's admired story of that name. Written by W. Moncrief, Esq. Author of Wanted a Wife, &c. &c. and performed in London the last season with great applause. Baron de Waldemar, Mr. Hughes. ..

Contributor:: Warren, William, 1767-1832 (actor); Desilver, Thomas (printer)
Date:: 1820
Language:: English
Publisher:: Thomas Desilver
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. 89

64. New Theatre. Mr. Mathews' Sixth Night. Wednesday Evening, March 5, 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. Bailie Nicol Jarvie, Mr. Mathews. ... : After which will be presented, (for the 3d time, by particular desire) the Comic Farce of Monsieur Tonson. Founded on the celebrated tale of that name, and performed in London with great applause. Monsieur Morbleu, Mr. Mathews. ..

Contributor:: Mathews, Charles, 1776-1835 (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. 68

65. Special Notice. Whistling, Singing, Stamping, or any unruly conduct will not be olerated in this gallery. Notice is hereby given that order will be positively enforced when necessary. Chestnut Street Theatre. Nixon & Zimmerman, Proprietors and Managers. J. Fred. Zimmerman, Jr., Business Manager. George R. Allison, Treasurer. Frank X. Smith, Assistant Treasurer. Week Beginning Monday, November 29, 1897. Every Evening, Matinees Wednesday and Saturday. Messrs. Klaw and Erlanger Present a Modern Extravaganza, in Two Acts and Four Scenes, Book by Clay M. Greene and Sidney Rosenfeld, Music by Ludwig Englander, Entitled "One Round of Pleasure" Produced under the Personal Stage Direction of Ben Teal. Ballet Master, Carl Marwig. The Cast. Bluffingsby Flash, Walter Jones ..

Contributor:: Jones, Walter (actor); Grossmann & Strafford (printer)
Date:: 1897
Language:: English
Publisher:: Grossmann & Strafford, Show Printers, 703 Chestnut 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. 2; Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 18 no. 3

66. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, June 2, 1870. Fourth Night Of the World-Renowned Comedian, Mr. Joseph Jefferson In his Exquisitely Beautiful and Masterly Impersonaiion of Irving's Rip Van Winkle, Received Nightly by Large and Brilliant Audiences, and the most Enthusiastic Applause. Thursday Evening, June 2d, 1870, The performance will commence at eight o'clock, with Overture--"Rip Van Winkle," Reviere, After which will be presented Dion Boucicault's Great Drama, entitled Rip Van Winkle Or, The Sleep of Twenty Years. Act First. Rip Van Winkle, Joseph Jefferson ..

Contributor:: Jefferson, Joseph, 1829-1905 (actor)
Date:: 1870
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 286

67. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 14, 1869. Eighth Night Of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear as Mary Warner, In the Domestic Drama of that name, 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. Tuesday Evening, Dec'ber 14th, '69, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"L'Italiana in Algieri, 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 ..

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. 117

68. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, April 28, 1870. Crowded Enthusiastic Houses. The Great and World-Renowned Comedians and Original Impersonators of Irish And Yankee Life Mr. And Mrs. Barney Williams Will Appear In The Great Irish Drama, Written expressly for Mr. and Mrs. Williams, by Chas. Gayler, Esq., entitled the Connie Soogah Produced with all its Original Effects. Thursday Eve'ng, April 28th, 1870, The performance will commence at eight o'clock, with Overture, Comic--Connie Soogah, H. Dodworth, After which will be produced the Grand Romantic Irish Drama, entitled the Connie Soogah Or, Wearing of the Green. Corney Magrath, Mr. Barney Williams ..

Date:: 1870
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 253

69. 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 ..

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

70. Theatre, Walnut Street, Vox Populi. Mr. Wilkinson, the Celebrated Comedian; From the Haymarket, English Opera House, & Adelphi Theatres, London, & Park Theatre. New York, Who is engaged for a few nights, will make his First Appearance in Philadelphia this evening - on which occasion will be revived the excellent comedy of The School for Prejudice; and Amateurs & Actors, In which he will sustain his original character. Tuesday Evening, March 26, 1833. Will be presented not acted for 20 years, the excellent Comedy of the School for Prejudice; or The Jew & Yorkshireman. Ephriam, Mr. Wilkinson. ... : After which the whimsical entertainment of Amateurs and Actors. Geoffery Muffincap, Mr. Wilkinson. ..

Contributor:: Wilkinson, James Pimbury, 1787- (actor)
Date:: 1833
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 28 no. 12

71. Philadelphia Theatre. The Doors open at half past 5, and the Curtain rise at half past 6 o'clock. Last Night of Damon & Pythias this season. In compliance with the wishes of many Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Cooper will perform the part of Damon This Evening, for the last time this season--Pythias, Mr. Wallack, for this night only. Thursday Evening, January 22, 1824, Will be presented the celebrated Tragedy of Damon & Pythias; Or, The Test of Friendship. Damon, a Senator, Mr. Cooper. ... : After which, a favourite Melo-Drama, called the Warlock of the Glen. Performed in London, New York, and Boston, with great applause. Clanronald, Laird of Glencairn, Mr. Darley. ..

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. 55

72. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 13, 1870. Tenth 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. 13th, 1870, The performance will commence at quarter to 8 o'clock, with Overture-"Military," Hassler, Especially 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, by a skilled artisan. The Oriental and other Costumes, 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 ..

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. 147

73. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, May 23, 1870. Last Week, With all its Original Effects, of the Grand Romantic Military Drama, In Four Acts by Watts Phillips, Esq., author of "The Dead Heart," "Lost in London," &c., entitled Not Guilty, Adapted to the American Stage by Thomas J. Hemphill, 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, May 23d, 1870, The performance will commence at eight 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, Chas. Walcot ..

Date:: 1870
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 277

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

Contributor:: Jefferson, Joseph, 1829-1905 (actor)
Date:: 1870
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 288

75. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, May 18, 1870. Third Night Of the Re-production, with all its Original Effects, the Grand Romantic Military Drama. In Four Acts by Watts Phillips, Esq., author of "The Dead Heart," "Lost in London," &c., entitled Not Guilty, Adapted to the American Stage by Thomas J. Hemphill, 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, May 18, 1870, The performance will commence at eight 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, Chas. Walcot ..

Date:: 1870
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 272

76. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 8, 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. 8th, 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. 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 ..

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. 142

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

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

78. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 16, 1869. Tenth Night Of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear as Mary Warner, In the Domestic Drama of that name, 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. Thursday Evening, Dec. 16th, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"L'Italiana in Algieri, 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 ..

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. 119

79. Philadelphia Theatre. Last Night but Four of Mr. Wallack's Engagement. Monday Evening, January 24, 1820, Will be performed a celebrated Tragedy, in 5 acts, called Bertram, Or, the Castle of St. Aldobrand. Written by the Rev. R. C. Maturin, Author of the Fatal Revenge, "The Wild Irish Boy," Milesian Chief, &c. &c. Bertram, Mr. Wallack. ... : After which, the Comic Opera of The Children in the Wood. Walter, Mr. Wallack. ..

Contributor:: Wallack, James William, 1795-1864 (actor)
Date:: 1820
Language:: English
Publisher:: [publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 68

80. Philadelphia Theatre. Mr. Wood's Benefit. Friday Evening, February 11, 1820, Will be presented, (not acted this season) a Comedy called the West Indian. Mr. Stockwell, Mr. Warren. ... : After the Comedy, A Pas Seul, By Mrs. H. Wallack. After which will be performed, First Time Here, A new Comic Piece, called Helpless Animals. Mulberry, Mr. Herbert. ..

Contributor:: Warren, William, 1767-1832 (actor)
Date:: 1820
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 75

81. New Theatre. Friday Evening, January 10, 1823, Will be presented, the celebrated Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. Hamlet, Mr. Cooper. ... : After which, a favourite Farce, (not acted these 12 years) called The Mock Doctor; Or, the Dumb Lady Cur'd. Sir Jasper, Mr. Hathwell. ..

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. 35

82. 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. ..

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

83. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, November 29, 1869. Great Success of Enoch Arden, The celebrated Drama, in Five Acts, witten by Arthur Matthison, Esq., for Edwin Booth's Theatre, N. York, entitled Enoch Arden, Founded on Alfred Tennyson's great Poem. Monday Evening, Nov. 29th, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"Il Pirato," Suppe, After which will be presented the Drama, in 5 Acts, by Arthur Matthison, Esq., of Enoch Arden, With New Scenery by G. Heilge. Machinery by Arthur Wright and Assistants. Properties by E. Wood and Assistants. New music by E. Mollenhauer and Simon Hassler. Enoch Arden, Chas. Walcot ... : To conclude with the American Comedy of the People's Lawyer. Robt. Howard, the People's Lawyer, Lewis Morrison ..

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. 102

84. Chestnut Street Theatre. Every Evening, Wednesday and Saturday Matinees, Last Week Of Rudolph Aronson's Comic Opera Company, Presenting the N. Y. Casino Success, The Brigands, Operetta in Three Acts. Libretto by W. S. Gilbert. Music by Jacques Offenbach. Produced under the Direction of Mr. Max Freeman. Cast of Characters. Fiorella, the Brigand's daughter, Lillian Russell ..

Contributor:: Russell, Lillian, 1861-1922 (actor); Charter, William R. (printer)
Date:: 1889
Language:: English
Publisher:: Charter Print, 998 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. 97

85. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 8, 1869. Third Night Of the Engagement of the Renowned Artiste, Miss Bateman, Who will appear as Mary Warner, In the Domestic Drama of that name, written expressly for her by Mr. Tom Taylor, and acted by her with Immense Success at the Haymarket Theatre, London, & Booth's Theatre, New York. Miss Bateman will be supported by Mr. George Jordan and Miss Virginia Francis. Wednesday Evening, Dec. 8th, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-"Romantic," Harold, 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, Wife of George, Miss Bateman ..

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. 111

86. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, December 25, 1869. Christmas Night! Third Week of the Engagement of Miss Bateman, Who will appear in her Great Original Character of Leah: Supported by Mr. George Jordan and Miss Virginia Francis. Saturday Evening, Dec. 25th, '69, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clk, with Overture-La Gazza Ladra, Rossini, After which the Celebrated Play, in 5 Acts, of Leah, Christians, Rudolf, a young Farmer, Mr George Jordan ..

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. 129

87. Philadelphia Theatre. For the remainder of the Season the Curtain will rise at a quarter past seven o'clock, precisely. There will be No Performance on Thursday. Mr. Conway's Fourth Night. Friday Evening, April 30, 1824, Will be presented, (not acted these 5 years) a celebrated Comedy, Called The Provok'd Husband; Or, a Journey to London. Lord Townly, Mr. Conway, ... : After which, (second time here) a new Comic, Heroic, Operatic, Tragic, Pantomimic, Burletta-Spectacular Extravaganza, (in 2 acts) called Don Giovanni; Or, a Spectre on Horseback. With Mozart's Grand Overture. The Music by (and from) Arne, Blow, (Dr.) Carter, Dibdin, Dacy, Etheridge, Fisin, Gluck, Handel, I (had no hand in it) Jarnovichi, Kreutzer, Locke, Mozart, Nicolai, O'Rourk, (the Piper) Purcell, Parry, Querini Reeve, Storace, Shield, Sanderson, T. (Dibdin) Viotti, Woelfl, Ximenes, (not the Cardinal) Yariewitz, Zerbini, &c. The Scenery, (having most of it appeared before) has been (of course) already received with unbounded acclamations of applause. The Dresses are as good as can possibly be afforded; and The Properties are of very little use to any but the Owner. Don Giovanni, Mr. Wallack. ..

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. 90

88. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, May 19, 1870. Fourth Night Of the Re-production, with all its Original Effects, the Grand Romantic Military Drama. In Four Acts by Watts Phillips, Esq., author of "The Dead Heart," "Lost in London," &c., entitled Not Guilty, Adapted to the American Stage by Thomas J. Hemphill, 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, May 19th, 1870, The performance will commence at eight 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, Chas. Walcot ..

Date:: 1870
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 273

89. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, January 26, 1870. Last Night But Two, 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. Wednesday Evening, Jan. 26, 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. Captain Willoughby, Silas Jarrett, Chas. Walcot ..

Date:: 1870
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 160

90. Theatre. The Public are Respectfully informed that the Indian Chiefs, Now in the City, will visit the Theatre this Evening, the party consists of Deputations from the Tribes of Grand Panis, Panis Loups, Panis Republic, O'mahars, Kanzas, and Ottoes, Third Night of Damon and Pythias. Wednesday Evening, December 19, 1821, Will be performed a new and Historical Tragedy, in 5 acts, called Damon And 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, the Comic Opera of the Poor Soldier. Captain Fitzroy, Mr. Wheatly. ..

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 21B no. 10

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

Contributor:: Fechter, Charles, 1824-1879 (actor); Leclercq, Carlotta, 1836-1893 (actor)
Date:: 1870
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 202

92. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, August 21, 1869. Last Night of the New Sensational Domestic Drama By the Author of the "Orange Girl," called Duty, Saturday Evening, Aug. 21st, 1869, The Performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture--Duty, Hassler, After which will be presented an intensely interesting Sensation Drama, in a Prologue and Three Acts, by Henry Leslie, Esq., author of the "Orange Girl," &c., called Duty, With New Scenery, by George Heilge; Novel Mechanical Effects, by Arthur Wright; Appointments, by E. Wood; the Music, composed and arranged by Simon Hassler. Silas Engleheart, Mr Chas. Walcot ..

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. 7

93. Philadelphia Theatre. Mrs. Entwisle's Benefit. Monday Evening, March 6, 1820, Will be presented, not acted this season, a Comedy, (written by Dr. Goldsmith) called She Stoops to Conquer; Or, the Mistakes of a Night. Sir Charles Marlow, Mr. Hathwell. ... : After which, the favourite Farce of The Day after the Wedding; Or, a Wife's First Lesson. Colonel Freelove, Mr. Wood. ... To which will be added, the Burletta of Bombastes Furioso. Artaxomines, the King, Mr. Herbert. ..

Contributor:: Wood, William B. (William Burke), 1779-1861 (actor)
Date:: 1820
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 85

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

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

95. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, November 9, 1869. Last Night But Four, Of the Eminent Artiste, Lucille Western, Who will appear in her Remarkable Impersonations of Lady Isabel and M'me Vine, In the Great Moral Drama of East Lynne; or, The Elopement. Visitors are requested to remain seated till the close of the Play, as the noise occasioned by the impatient few, mars the pleasure of the more intellectual portion of the audience, that wish to witness the completion of hte performance. Tuesday Evening, Nov'r 9th, 1869, The performance will commence at 1/4 to 8 o'clock, with Overture-"Dramatique," Hassler, After which will be presented C. W. Tayleure's Great Moral Drama, in Five Acts, of East Lynne, or, The Elopement. Lady Isabel, Madame Vine, Lucille Western ..

Contributor:: Western, Lucille, 1843-1877 (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. 82

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

Contributor:: Chanfrau, Frank, 1824-1884 (actor); Walcot, Charles Melton, 1840-1921 (actor)
Date:: 1870
Language:: English
Publisher:: [Publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 222

97. Philadelphia Theatre. Performance Every Evening. Mr. Booth's Second Night. Friday Evening, Dec. 19, 1823, Will be presented a celebrated Play, called the Iron Chest; Or, Honour's Victim. Written by the Author of the Mountaineers, Poor Gentleman, &c. and founded on Mr. Goodwin's celebrated Novel of Caleb Williams. Sir Edward Mortimer, Mr. Booth. ... : After which, the Comic Opera of Lock & Key. Old Brummagem, Mr. Francis. ..

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. 40

98. Philadelphia Theatre. The Doors open at half past 5, and the Curtain rise at half past 6 o'clock. Mr. Pearman's First Night. The Managers most respectfully announce the Engagement of Mr. Pearman, of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, for Seven Nights--HIs first appearance in this City will take place on Wednesday Evening, January 21, 1824, In the celebrated Opera of The Devil's Bridge. The Music by Braham and Horn. Count Belino, Mr. Pearman, in which Character he will sing the favourite Songs of "Behold in his soft expressive face;" "Though Love is warm awhile;" "Is There A Heart That Never Lov'd?" "'Tis But Fancy's Sketch." An entire new Recitative and Romance, composed expressly for him, by H. R. Bishop. Recitative--"Rosalvina my Beloved." Romance--"The Pilgrim of Love," And The Duett Of "My Early Day, What Joy was mine," With Mrs. Burke. Baron Toraldi, Mr. Duff. ... : After which, a Comic Piece, called Is He Jealous? Or a Peep into the Boudoir. Mr. Belmour, Mr. Wemyss. ..

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. 54

99. New Theatre. Mr. Mathews' Eighth Night. Saturday Evening, March 8, 1823, Will be presented, (by particular desire) a celebrated Comedy, called the Heir At Law. doctor Panglos, Mr Mathews. ... : After which will be presented, (for the fourth and last time) the Comic Farce of Monsieur Tonson. Founded on the celebrated tale of that name, and performed in London with great applause. Monsieur Morbleu, Mr. Mathews. ..

Contributor:: Mathews, Charles, 1776-1835 (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. 70

100. Philadelphia Theatre. The public are respectfully informed, that there will be no performance on Saturday. Mr. Wallack's Fourth Night. Monday Evening, January 17, 1820, Will be presented a new Tragedy, Never Performed Here, Called The Carib Chief. Written by Horace Twiss, Esq. and performed in London, last season, with great success. Omreah, Chief of the Southern Caribs, Mr. Wallack. ... : To which will be added, a Farce in 2 acts, called Raising the Wind. Plainway, Mr. Francis. ..

Contributor:: Wallack, James William, 1795-1864 (actor); Francis, William, 1756 or 1757-1826 (actor)
Date:: 1820
Language:: English
Publisher:: [publisher not identified]
Collection:: Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 box 21A no. 65

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58. New Theatre. Mr. Mathews' Benefit. Friday Evening, March 21, 1823, Mr. Mathews will present the last Entertainment, in which he performed in London, interspersed with Songs, Anecdotes, Imitations, &c. Called The Youthful Days Of Mr. Mathews. ..

81. New Theatre. Friday Evening, January 10, 1823, Will be presented, the celebrated Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. Hamlet, Mr. Cooper. ... : After which, a favourite Farce, (not acted these 12 years) called The Mock Doctor; Or, the Dumb Lady Cur'd. Sir Jasper, Mr. Hathwell. ..