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Creator Arch Street Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Contributor Adams, Charlotte, actress.
Albaugh, John W.
Booth, John Wilkes, 1838-1865.
Bradley, Albert.
Craig, Mr., actor.
Dodworth, Charles R., 1826-1865.
Drew, Louisa, 1820-1897
Fisher, Mr., actor.
Fredericks, William Sheridan, 1799-1878.
Gardiner, Emma.
Henri, Charles, d. 1865.
Henri, Charles, Mrs., 1830 or 31-1879.
Hill, Barton.
Jones, George, 1810-1879.
Jones, Melinda, 1815-1875.
Little, Mr., actor.
Marguerittes, Julie de, 1814-1866.
Murphy, Jos. D. (Joseph D.)
Price, Eliza, actress.
Ringgold, Benjamin T., b. 1835.
Rogers, Ben. G., 1819 or 20-1895.
Saphore, Mr., actor.
Seymour, Mr., actor.
Somerfield, Miss, actress.
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 of the engagement of Mr. John Wilkes Booth! : when he will appear in his great character of "Pescara." First night, for several seasons, of the drama of Rob Roy! Mrs. John Drew as Florinda & Helen Macgregor This Saturday evening, March 14th, 1863 will be presented Shiel's celebrated tragedy of The apostate! ... The orchestra, led by Chas. R. Dodworth, will perform a popular overture, and other musical selections. To conclude with, first time in several seasons, the popular drama of Rob Roy! or, Auld lang syne. ... Monday, benefit of Mr. Barton Hill Our American cousin and the Gunmaker of Moscow. 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. 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 25 cm.
Notes The casts include: Charlotte Adams, J.W. Albaugh, Albert Bradley, Mr. Craig, Mr. Fisher, Emma Gardiner, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henri, Barton Hill, Goerge Jones, Melinda Jones, Mr. Little, Eliza Price, B.T. Ringgold, B.G. Rogers, Mr. Saphore, Mr. Seymour, Miss Somerfield, Mr. Wallis, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Worth.
Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.5 x 19.9 cm.
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook.
Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Subject Davy, John, 1763-1824. Rob Roy.
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.28b (McAllister)
Accession number (3)5761.F.28b (McAllister)

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