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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.
Drew, Frank, b. 1831.
Drew, Louisa, 1820-1897
Fisher, Miss, actress.
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.
Laws, Jane, 1810 or 11-1880.
Little, Mr., actor.
Murphy, Jos. D. (Joseph D.)
Ringgold, Benjamin T., b. 1835.
Rogers, Ben. G., 1819 or 20-1895.
Wallis, Mr., actor.
Wilks, Master, actor.
Worth, Mr., actor.
McAllister, John A. 1822-1896, collector.
United States Book and Job Printing Office (Philadelphia, Pa.), printer.
Title Farewell benefit and last appearance but one of the young American artist, John Wilkes Booth! : when he will appear (1st time here) as "Macbeth!" Mrs. John Drew as Lady Macbeth This Friday evening, March 13th, 1863, will be presented Shakspere's Macbeth ... To-morrow, Saturday, Mr. Booth's last night when he will appear in the great tragedy of The apostate! ... To conclude with (1st time in several years) the drama of "Rob Roy!" 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.) ; 56 x 25 cm.
Notes The cast includes: Charlotte Adams, J.W. Albaugh, Albert Bradley, Mr. Craig, Frank Drew, Miss Fisher, Mr. Fisher, Emma Gardiner, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henri, Barton Hill, George Jones, Jane Laws, Mr. Little, B.T. Ringgold, B.G. Rogers, Mr. Wallis, Master Wilks, 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 Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Macbeth.
Benefit performances -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
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.28a (McAllister)
Accession number (3)5761.F.28a (McAllister)

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