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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., 1826-1894.
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.
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 6th night of the engagement of the young and greatly talented artist, Mr. John Wilkes Booth! : who will appear in his popular character of Charles de Moor, in Schiller's great tragedy of The robbers or, The forest of Bohemia, which will be presented, for the first time in three years, this Saturday evening, March 7, 1863. ... The orchestra, led by Mr. Chas. R. Dodworth, will perform a variety of popular 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. ... Monday, will be produced, 1st time here for three seasons, Shakspere's Hamlet. ... Tuesday, Bulwer's great play of Money which will be presented in its entire form--the celebrated club scenes being restored. 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 Sixth night of the engagement of the young and greatly talented artist, Mr. John Wilkes Booth
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.) ; 56 x 25 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 55.2 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.25b (McAllister)
Accession number (3)5761.F.25b (McAllister)

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