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Creator Arch Street Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Contributor Albaugh, John W.
Adams, Charlotte, actress.
Booth, John Wilkes, 1838-1865.
Charles, Mr., actor.
Clair, Mr., actor.
Craig, Mr., actor.
Dodworth, Charles R., 1826-1894.
Drew, Frank, b. 1831.
Drew, Louisa, 1820-1897
Fisher, Mr., actor.
Fredericks, William Sheridan, 1799-1878.
Henri, Charles, d. 1865.
Henri, Charles, Mrs., 1830 or 31-1879.
Hill, Barton.
Hooper, Mr., actor.
Jones, George, 1810-1879.
Little, Mr., actor.
Murphy, Jos. D. (Joseph D.)
Price, Eliza, actress.
Ringgold, Benjamin T., b. 1835.
Rogers, Ben. G., 1819 or 20-1895.
Saphore, Mr., actor.
Stoneall, Mrs.
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 Mr. John Wilkes Booth! in his great character of Pescara! : Mrs. John Drew as Florinda Thursday evening, March 5th, 1863, will be presented, for the first time in three years, the thrilling tragic play, entitled The apostate ... The orchestra, led by Mr. Chas. R. Dodworth, will perform a variety of popular musical selections To conclude with the musical burlesque, entitled Mazeppa! or, The untamed rocking-horse. ... To-morrow, Friday, first benefit of Mr. John Wilkes Booth when he will appear in two great characters, Shylock and Petruchio! 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.
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.) ; 58 x 25 cm.
Notes The casts include: J.W. Albaugh, Charlotte Adams, Mr. Charles, Mr. Clair, Mr. Craig, Frank Drew, Mr. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henri, Barton Hill, Mr. Hooper, George Jones, Mr. Little, Eliza Price, B.T. Ringgold, B.G. Rogers, Mr. Saphore, Mrs. Stoneall, Mr. Wallis, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Worth.
Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.9 x 19.9 cm.
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Subject Byron, Henry J. (Henry James), 1835-1884. Mazeppa, or, The untamed rocking-horse.
Sheil, Richard Lalor, 1791-1851. Apostate.
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.24b (McAllister)
Accession number (3)5761.F.24b (McAllister)

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