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.
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
Description
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.
Creator
Arch Street Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Arch 1863 (3)5761.F.24b (McAllister)