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Creator Arch Street Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Contributor Albaugh, John W.
Booth, John Wilkes, 1838-1865.
Bradley, Albert.
Craig, Mr., actor.
Dodworth, Charles R., 1826-1865.
Drew, Frank, b. 1831.
Drew, Louisa, 1820-1897
Fredericks, William Sheridan, 1799-1878.
Henri, Charles, d. 1865.
Henri, Charles, Mrs., 1830 or 31-1879.
Hill, Barton.
Little, Mr., actor.
Murphy, Jos. D. (Joseph D.)
Price, Eliza, actress.
Ringgold, Benjamin T., b. 1835.
Rogers, Ben. G., 1819 or 20-1895.
Seymour, Mr., actor.
Wallis, Mr., actor.
Wilson, Mr., actor.
Worth, Mr., actor.
McAllister, John A. 1822-1896, collector.
United States Book and Job Printing Office (Philadelphia, Pa.), printer.
Title Last night but two of the engagement of Mr. John Wilkes Booth! : when he will appear in a great bill! comprising tragedy and drama! This Thursday evening, March 12th, 1863 will be presented Schiller's tragedy of The robbers: or, The forest of Bohemia! ... The orchestra, led by Chas. R. Dodworth, will perform a popular overture, and other musical selections. To conclude with the thrilling nautical drama, in 3 acts, entitled The lost ship or, The man-o'-war's man and the privateer. ... To-morrow, Friday, farewell benefit of J. Wilkes Booth Saturday, last night of Mr. J.W. Booth In active preparation, a new play entitled Aurora Floyd adapted from Miss Braddon's popular novel, expressly for this theatre, by Mad. Julie de Marguerittes. Seats can be secured 6 days in advance. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance will commence at half-past 7, precisely Prices of admission: Dress circle, 37 1/2 cents Parquet, 50 " Family circle, 25 " Private boxes, according to their locale, $5 and $3 Single seats in orchestra and private box, 75 cts Box office open from 10 A.M., to 3 P.M. No extra charge for reserved seats.
Title At head of title: Mrs. John Drew's Arch Street Theatre Acting and stage manager, Mr. Wm. S. Fredericks Business agent and treasurer, Mr. Jos. D. Murphy
Publisher [Philadelphia, Pa.] : Steam-Power Job Print, Ledger Buildings
Publisher PA. Philadelphia. 1863
Date [1863]
Physical Description 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 57 x 24 cm.
Notes The casts include: J.W. Albaugh, Albert Bradley, Mr. Craig, Frank Drew, Mr. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henri, Barton Hill, Mr. Little, Eliza Price, B.T. Ringgold, B.G. Rogers, Mr. Seymour, Mr. Wallis, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Worth.
Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.3 x 19.9 cm.
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Subject Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805. Robbers, or, The forest of Bohemia.
Townsend, William Thompson, 1806?-1870. Lost ship.
Entertainment events -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Theater -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Women theater managers -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Genre Broadsides.
Playbills.
Printer United States Book and Job Printing Office (Philadelphia, Pa.), printer.
Provenance McAllister, John A. (John Allister), 1822-1896, collector.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Books & Other Texts | Rare | PB Phi Arch 1863 (3)5761.F.27b (McAllister)
Accession number (3)5761.F.27b (McAllister)

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