Creator |
Arch Street Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa.) |
Contributor |
Albaugh, John W. |
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Booth, John Wilkes, 1838-1865. |
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Craig, Mr., actor. |
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Dodworth, Charles R., 1826-1894. |
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Drew, Frank, b. 1831. |
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Drew, Louisa, 1820-1897 |
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Fisher, Mr., actor. |
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Fredericks, William Sheridan, 1799-1878. |
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Gardiner, Emma. |
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Henri, Charles, d. 1865. |
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Henri, Charles, Mrs., 1830 or 31-1879. |
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Hill, Barton. |
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Jones, Melinda, 1815-1875. |
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Little, Mr., actor. |
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Murphy, Jos. D. (Joseph D.) |
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Price, Eliza, actress. |
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Ringgold, Benjamin T., b. 1835. |
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Rogers, Ben. G., 1819 or 20-1895. |
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Seymour, Mr., actor. |
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Wallis, Mr., actor. |
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Wilson, Mr., actor. |
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Worth, Mr., actor. |
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McAllister, John A. 1822-1896, collector. |
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United States Book and Job Printing Office (Philadelphia, Pa.), printer. |
Title |
First benefit of the young American artist, Mr. John Wilkes Booth! : when he will appear in 2 Shaksperean characters Shylock
and Petruchio. Mrs. John Drew as Portia and Catharine This Friday eve'g, March 6th, 1863, will be presented, first time in
three years, Shakspere's play of the Merchant of Venice terminating with the celebrated trial scene, ... The orchestra, led
by Mr. Chas. R. Dodworth, will perform a variety of popular musical selections The performances to conclude with, 1st time
in three yezrs [sic], the Shaksperean comedy of Catharine and Petruchio ... To-morrow, Saturday, Mr. Booth will appear in
the great play of The robbers! Monday--Hamlet. Seats can be secured for Mr. Booth's performances 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.
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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
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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, Mr. Craig, Frank Drew, Mr. Fisher, Emma Gardiner, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henri, Barton Hill,
Melinda Jones, Mr. Little, Eliza Price, B.T. Ringgold, B.G. Rogers, Mr. Seymour, Mr. Wallis, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Worth.
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Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.8 x 19.9 cm. |
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Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook. |
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Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War. |
Subject |
Garrick, David, 1717-1779. Catharine and Petruchio. |
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Merchant of Venice. |
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Benefit performances -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Entertainment events -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Theater -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Women theater managers -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
Genre |
Broadsides. |
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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.25a (McAllister) |
Accession number |
(3)5761.F.25a (McAllister) |