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Sanford's new Opera House! Race St., between Second and Third Sts., will open as above, on Monday evening, Nov. 14th, 1864, with the largest and best company of minstrels in this or any other country. ... Mr. Samuel S. Sanford, manager Mr. Harry Rainor, stage manager Capt. Thos. G. Funston, treasurer Mr. Geo. Wunderlich, scenic artist The manager has no hesitation in saying that the opera house! on its opening, will excel all other, in point of comfort and beauty, having undergone a thorough renovation, papering, upholstery, gas-fixtures, painting--together with a new and beautiful drop curtain The initial programme will present a superior performance introducing more artistic merit than any of his previous efforts, which have always been characterized for superiority over other companies. ... Our motto will be nightly--fun, without vulgarity ... Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra chairs, 50 cents Private boxes 1, 2, 3 and 4, dress circle, $5 00 Private boxes 1, 2, 3 and 4, family circle, $4 00 The box office will be open on Thursday, Nov. 10th, for the sale of secured seats and the disposal of private boxes
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Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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[1864]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.54a (McAllister)
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Our Head Quarters (late New Idea.) Concert Saloon 609 Chestnut Street, above Sixth. Grand gala week. Double company for the holidays. Behold the combination of talent! Fred Sharpley, in his wonderful songs and dances. Billy Porter, the original contraband. Joe M. Mortimer, the local banjo soloist. Johnny Riley, eccentric comedian. Miss Sallie Brooks, enchanting songstress. Miss Tillie Demorest, danseuse & comedienne Miss Eva DeCoursey, charming danseuse. Pop Search, comic vocalist. Chas. St. Clair, proprietor. J.M. Mortimer, stage & business manager. Prof. Search, leader of the orchestra. Admission 10 cents.--Including good refreshments
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Our Head-Quarters Concert Saloon (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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[1863 or 1864?]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Our 1863 (27)5761.F.31b (McAllister)
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Sanford's new Opera House! Race St., between Second and Third Sts. Card to the public Mr. Sanford begs leave to call attention to the above place of amusement, (late Mr. J.E. M'Donough's Olympic.) Having secured a lease on liberal terms, he most respectfully announces that he will open as above, on Monday evening, Nov. 14th, 1864. Being persuaded by many influential families, and the solicitation of many friends, to locate again in this city (having searched in vain for a site on Chestnut Street.) has at last decided on Race Street, that being the only available situation already constructed--having undergone a thorough renovation. The advantage of the city railway cars makes it as central as any other place of amusement, and more adapted for the performance of minstrelsy! It possesses more stage room and scenery than his late Eleventh Street Opera House, thus enabling him, together with the cheap rent, to produce a superior performance ... Our motto will be nightly--fun, without vulgarity
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Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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[1864]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.53a (McAllister)
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Entertainment and concert to be given in Franklin Hall Sixth Street below Arch, on Saturday evening, October 31st, 1863. Fun! Fun!! Fun!!! Look at the talent: Harry Hutchins, the young comic singer and comedian. Martin Joyce, the great clog dancer. Mast. E. Sumner, the champion drummer. H. Lamar, favorite balladist. Hugh O'Neil, the great flutist. J. Miller, in his great song and dance. E. Martin, the wonderful gymnast. J. Lloyd, J. Sykes, and others. Programme for this evening. ... Shaving a substitute! ... To conclude with the negro farce of The carte de visite mania! ... Tickets, 15 cents Front seats reserved for ladies. Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Entertainment commences at 8 Polite ushers in attendance
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Franklin Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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[1863]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Franklin 1863 (25)5761.F.102b (McAllister)
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Sanford Opera Hall! Third Street, rear of Herr's Hotel Third season and a new comp'y The warmest and most comfortable place of amusement in the city! Houses crowded from pit to dome! and hundreds turned away nightly. Go and see Sanford's Opera Troupe, the excellence of whose performance is nightly attested by crowded and delighted audiences, composed of the elite and fashion of the city. The refined and chaste character of the entertainment, is remarked by all. ... Mr Sanford begs to call attention to the ladies and gentlemen of this city, that the season of 1864 will surpass all previous efforts. ... Also the leading stars of minstrelsy--among whom are the great Christy--the great Horn! the famous Brower--the famous White! and many other celebrities of minstrelsy Tickets 25 cts. Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, entire, $5. Single chairs, $1 each. Doors open 6 3/4; performance to commence at 7 1/2. Box office open from 10 A.M., till 1 P.M
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Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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[1864]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (27)5761.F.119 (McAllister)
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Come one! Come all! to the Washington Hall corner of Eighth and Spring Garden Sts., to the grand complimentary concert! to be given to Chas. Eckstein and John M'Clure on Thursday evening, March 26, 1863 The following named ladies and gentlemen have kindly volunteered their valuable services on this occasion: Messrs. Long, Wambold & Derious of the circus, by the kind permission of Mr. Frank Whittaker. Ben Yeager, the champion jig dancer, Chas. Hamilton, balladist, John McFarland, comic singer, Jos. McDonough, comic singer, Mast. H. Hilfrem, banjoist, Miss Monroe, excelsior jig dancer, M'le Carrie Walters, prima donna from New York, and also the world-renowned Rose & Burr's Opera Troupe! consisting of the following named artists: N.B. Wright, leader, C.W. Hilfrem, 1st violinist, R.F. Simpson, 2d violinist, W.G. Hilfrem, banjoist, P.G. Selby, basso, J. Fisk, popular flutist, Billy Rose, Brudder Bones, Billy Burr, tamborinist, C.H. Hamilton
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Come (25)5761.F.52a (McAllister)
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"In Union there is strength." Grand complimentary concert! for the benefit of the widow of an old soldier to be given at Franklin Hall, Sixth Street, below Arch, on Saturday evening, April 2d, '64 on which occasion a host of talent will appear, George M. Cramp's Minstrels! will appear in some of their choice songs, ballads, burlesques, comic sayings, dances, music, fun, wit and humor. ... First appearance of J.L. Lynch in five years, the favorite ballad singer. A grand trial clog dance! by two champions, who have lately arrived from England. Programme for this evening. ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8. Gentlemanly ushers in attendance
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George M. Cramp's Minstrels
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 George (26)5761.F.5b (McAllister)
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"We study to please!" Grand concert! to be given at Girard Hall, S.W. corner of Sixth and Girard Avenue, on Friday evening, Feb'y 20th, 1863 by the Philadelphia Minstrels! consisting of ten performers, on which occasion they have selected the following bill. ... Comic act (new) entitled The black alderman! ... After which, a comic act entitled The manager in trouble ... The performance to conclude with the new Ethiopian opera of Aleriterio ... Admission, 25 cents. Children, 10 cents. Doors open at half-past 6, performance to commence at half-past seven. Front seats reserved for ladies. Polite ushers will be in attendance. Buchner's orchestra can be engaged for balls or parties, or the Philadelphia Minstrels for concerts, by applying at the drug store, corner Girard Avenue and Sixth Street
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Philadelphia Minstrels
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[1863]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Phila Min (25)5761.F.43a (McAllister)
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Opening night Saturday evening, Jan. 2d, 1864. Two companies! Engagement, for six nights, of the wonder of the world, Mr. Charles Clyde the American Samson, ... Look at the names, amongst whom will be found the following: Miss Annie Winsloe, vocalist and comedienne. Miss Kate Clare, the celebrated jig dancer. Miss Annie Clare, fancy and jig dancer. Clari Wilson, Effie Mendon, Old Bob Sheppard the unrivaled contraband and "original" Old Bob Ridley. Bobby Harrison, champion bone player. Andy Williams, banjoist. H. Miller, Harry Clifton the artistic pianist. John H. Donnel, violinist. J. Plumer, basso profundo. N. Clark, John Weaver, comedian. The above talented performers will appear in a variety of songs, duets, dances, laughable farces, burlesques, ballets, pantomimes, negro extravaganzas, &c. &c. Admission. Parquet, 15 cents Gallery, 10 cents. Private boxes, three dollars Single seats in private boxes, 50 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8. Novelties will be produced in rapid succession For particulars see programmes. An efficient police force is engaged to preserve strict order
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Coates Street Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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[1864]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Coates 1864 (25)5761.F.117a (McAllister)
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Continued success Crowded houses. Open every night The best company in the city Look at the names: Miss Anna Winslow in a choice selection of songs. Miss Kate Clare in popular acts and champion jigs. Miss Ella Ogden, the popular young vocalist. Miss Anna Clare, the favorite and faney [sic] danseuse. Bob Sheppard! in his popular acts, and his celebrated and unrivaled scene of Old Bob Ridley. Bob Harrison, the most versatile performer on the stage, and the ne plus ultra of darkies. M.A. Leavitt, balladist and Ethiopian comedian. Geo. Burton in his unparalleled impalement act! The most startling performance on record. F. Solomon, violinist. J. Londman, violinist. Prof. Rodman, bass. Admission: 10 and 15 cents Private boxes, single seats, 50 cents
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Coates Street Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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[1864]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Coates 1864 (27)5761.F.26b (McAllister)
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Triumphant success and crowded houses greet the performances at this popular temple of amusement! Open every night with the best company in Philadelphia. Look at the array of talent: Miss Annie Winslow, vocalist and comedienne. Miss Kate Clare, the celebrated female jig dancer and vocalist. Miss Annie Clare, fancy and jig dancer. Miss Clari Berger comedienne. Old Bob Sheppard the great "original" Old Bob Ridley. Bill Laconta, the celebrated Ethiopian comedian and banjoist, (his first appearance.) Bobby Harrison, champion bone player and comedian. Prof. Harry Clifton, pianist. Herr Speigel, bass. Johann Fredemonia, cornet. S. Bartram. B. Walters, A. Addams, &c. Change of performance every ev'ng For particulars see programmes. In rehearsal, several new and laughable farces, in which John Weaver formerly of Welch's Nathional [sic] Amphitheatre and Barnum's Museum, will perform some of his favorite comic characters. Admission. Parquet, 15 cents Gallery, 10 cents Private boxes, three dollars Single seats in Private boxes, 50 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8. An efficient police force is engaged to preserve strict order. Saturday afternoon, grand matinee for ladies
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Coates Street Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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[1864]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Coates (27)5761.F.29a (McAllister)
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Worrell's Metropolis Varieties! No. 140 South Third Street. Billy Worrell sole proprietor Veni! Vidi! Vici! The coolest place of amusement in the city. Open every eve'ng with the best and most versatile company in the city. First appearance of Miss Kate Clare the champion jig dancer of the world! In her original character of Young Dinah Snow. Look at the names! Miss Annie West, the beautiful balladist. Miss Fanny Rivers, the graceful danseuse. Miss Lydia White, the celebrated jig dancer. Miss Kate Clare, as Young Dinah Snow. Miss Duprees, Billy Worrell, comic vocalist. Bill La Conta, in his original banjo solo. Frank Howard, in his essence of Ole Virginny. Pop Search, violinist and comic vocalist. Herr Tatzell
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Metropolis Varieties (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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[1863?]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Metro 1863 (28)5761.F.10b (McAllister)
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Canterbury Music Hall, N.W. cor. 5th & Chestnut Lessee and proprietor John H. Chilcott ... Programme. ... Canterbury Minstrels. ... Challenge jig, ... Surprise party, ... Schemmerhorn's boy! ... The whole to conclude with the plantation festival, entitled U.S.A. Look out for Thursday evening, when J.H. Jefferson, from Maguire's Opera House, will make his first appearance in this city in a roaring farce. Remember, Monday, Oct. 24th, when the world-renowned Scotch nightingale, will make her 1st appearance, Miss Kate A. Bell. Prices of admission. Private boxes, $2. Single seats, 50e [sic]. Parquet, 20c. First tier, 10c. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performances commence at quarter-past 8 The bar is stocked with the choicest liquors and cigars. Polite waiters in attendance
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Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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[1864]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Canter 1864 (27)5761.F.12a (McAllister)
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Stewart's New Apollo Concert Hall Fattie Stewart, proprietor Fred Alexander, stage manager Prof. Knouth, leader of orchestra Read the names. M'lle Mazora Arnoldi, Miss Carrie Leon, Miss Ella Wilson, Miss Sallie Collins, Miss Kate Covington, Miss Henrietta, Miss Lizzie Wells, Miss Emma Sager, Miss Clara Devere, F. Alexander, Dan. W. Collins, J.T. Mason, Santa Anna, Mr Brooks, F. Myers, Master Tommy, Mr Smyth, the Francis Brothers Fattie Stewart! Programme for this evening ... School in an uproar ... The evening's entertainments to conclude with Lucretia boards-here or, Scenes from the opera. On Thursday evening, December 29th, re-appearance of J.T. Mason Prices of admission. Parquet, 15 cts. Orchestra seats, 25 " Private boxes, $5 00 Seat in do. 50 cts Doors open at 7. Commence quarter to 8
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Fattie Stewart's New Apollo Concert Hall
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[1864]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Fattie 1864 (27)5761.F.45a (McAllister)
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Washington Hall South-West corner of Eighth and Spring Garden Streets Stage manager, B. Rose Musical director, C. Renz Pianist, T. Harrison Grand complimentary benefit to C.H. Hamilton and W. Wallace on Monday evening, April 20th, 1863. The following named talent have kindly volunteered their services: The old Philadelphia favorite, Dan Gardner, clown and comic singer. Miss Eliza and Minnie Gardner, the little fairies. The Polish Brothers, the great acrobats. Mr. Wambold, the boneless wonder. J.W. Sharpless, Tony De Costa, Harlande Brothers, in their daring feats on the trapese. J. Reece, comic singer and comedian. J. Forbes, excelsior banjo player. Ben Yeager and S. Lane, great jig dancers. Prof. Wagner, magician, (his first appearance in two years.) F. Anthony and W. Archibald, two comedians. N. Barth versatile performer and J. Lynch, wonder drum solo. Last, though not least, the renowned Rose and Burr Opera Troupe ... The whole to conclude with the White-wash army! ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at quarter to 7 o'clock. To commence at half-past 7. Fronts seats reserved for ladies. Gentlemanly ushers in attendance N.B.--During the evening, a beautiful steel engraving, with frame, will be presented to the association disposing of the largest number of tickets
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Rose and Burr Opera Troupe
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[1863]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Rose (25)5761.F.56a (McAllister)
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second and Third Tuesday evening, Nov. 15th, 1864 Second night of the largest and best company of minstrels! in this or any other country. ... Mr Samuel S. Sanford, manager Mr Harry Rainor, stage manager Capt. Thos. G. Funston, treasurer Mr Geo. Wunderlich, scenic artist The opera house has undergone a thorough renovation, papering, upholstery, gas-fixtures, painting--together with a new and beautiful drop curtain by Mr. George Wunderlich. Programme: ... The exempts ... Les Miserables! ... To conclude with Dan Gardner's farce of Fanny's serenade ... Doors open at 7 o'clock. Commence quarter before 8. Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra chairs, 50 cents. Private boxes 1, 2, 3 and 4, dress circle, $5. Private boxes 1, 2, 3 and 4, family circle, $4. The box office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and the disposal of private boxes In preparation The shoemaker and tailor of Kensington in which Miss Julia Sanford will appear as Columbine
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Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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[1864]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.55a (McAllister)
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Murphy & McCourt's Art Union Concert Hall Nos. 14 and 16 S. 7th St. between Market and Chestnut. Murphy & McCourt, proprietors Prof. Thiodon, musical director To-night, to-night. Behold the great array of talent: engaged at this popular concert hall. Our motto:--we aim to please This is the oldest, most respectable and best conducted place of amusement in the city, and nightly more frequented than any other concert hall. The best singers! The best Ethiopian comedians and the best danseuse in the profession. Miss Annie Clare, the beautiful danseuse. Miss Ida Sinclair, the charming vocalist. Miss Mattie Clare, the original "Dinah Snow." Frank Woods. Ethiopian delineator and tamborinist, in his great act, "The essence of Ole Virginny," in which he challenges the world for his equal. Sam. Murphy, the Philadelphia favorite, in his ever pleasing ballads. M.B. Leavitt, the popular tamborine and bone soloist, also in his original act, "The happy ole man." Charley West, versatile comedian. Prof. Thiodon, stage manager Prof. Yost, pianist Doors open at 7. To commence at 8 o'clock. Admittance, 10 cents including refreshment ticket
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Art Union Concert Hall
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[1863 or 1864?]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Art 1863 (27)5761.F.86a (McAllister)
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Music, mirth and melody "Our" Head-Quarters! (late "New Idea") Concert Saloon No. 609 Chestnut Street, (above Sixth.) Sole lessee and proprietor, Chas. St. Clair Leader of orchestra, J.K. Search Stage manager, J.M. Mortimer Great increase of attraction New stars & old favorites First appearance of Miss Annie Stattler, the queen of song. Second week of Madaline Virginia, the accomplished French danseuse. Continued success of Miss Sallie Brooks the beautiful, sentimental and comic vocalist. The old favorites are still greeted with unbounded applause, Billy Porter! the original contraband. George Jones, the ham-fat man. Johnny Riley, eccentric comedian. Joe M. Mortimer the wonderful local banjo soloist and stump orator. The above well-known talent appear nightly in the choicest gems of dramatic, operatic, terpsichorean and minstrel arts. ... The whole to conclude with the roaring farce, in 1 act, entitled The prime donuts, or, A manager in a tight place. Admission (including refreshments) 10 cts. Come & see. No boys admitted
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Our Head-Quarters Concert Saloon (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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[1863 or 1864?]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Our 1863 (27)5761.F.29b (McAllister)
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Stewart's New Apollo Music Hall! 609 Chestnut Street, and 608, 610 and 612 Jayne Street, (entrance on Chestnut Street.) J.C. Stewart, sole proprietor Fred Shaw, stage manager Prof. Knoth, musical director Read the names!! First week of Fred Shaw the American extemporaneous comic vocalist. Miss Carrie Leon, Miss Kate Covington, Miss Cassie, Leonard, Miss Ella Wilson, Miss Sallie Collins, M'lle Henrietta, Miss Ida May, Miss Augusta Francis, the Francis Brothers Mr D.W. Collins, Mr J.T. Mason, Mr Frank Howard, Mr W.F. Mullin, Mr Brooks, Master Tommy, the wonderful Santa Anna, and Fattie Stewart! the prince of Ethiopian comedians and comic delineators. ... Row at the Academy of Music ... The whole to conclude with a scene fron The 3 fast men! ... Prices of admission. Parquet, 15 cts Orchestra seats, 25 " Private boxes, $5 00 Seat in do. 50 cts Doors open at 7. Commence quarter to 8
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Fattie Stewart's New Apollo Music Hall
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[1864?]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Fattie 1864 (27)5761.F.45b (McAllister)
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Tuesday evening, November 29, 1864 Immense success of the great pantomime, entitled The shoemaker and tailor of Kensington, by Sanford's Opera Troupe Programme. ... The exempts! ... Challenge dance ... I'm from the country ... To conclude with the pantomime of The shoemaker & tailor of Kensington ... Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
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Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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[1864]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.60b (McAllister)
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Thursday, January 12, 1865 Benefit of Billy Boyd on which occasion the following well-known gentlemen have kindly volunteered: Add Weaver, ... Harry Enochs, ... George Miles, ... Nino Eddie in his great ascension from the back of the stage to the ceiling. Programme. ... Cruelty to Johnny! ... To conclude with The Union Army! by the entire company. Look out for the Stereoscopian! Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
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Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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[1865]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1865 (26)5761.F.96b (McAllister)
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Stewart's New Apollo Music Hall! 609 Chestnut Street, and 608, 610 and 612 Jayne Street, (entrance on Chestnut Street.) J.C. Stewart, sole proprietor Fred Shaw, stage manager Prof. Knoth, musical director First week of the favorite danseuse and vocalist, Miss Lizzie Ellsworth Brilliant success of Miss Carrie Leon, Miss Sallie Collins, Miss Kate Brooks, Miss Susie Forrester, M'lle Henrietta, Miss Cassie Howard, Miss A. Francis, Miss Ida May, Miss V. Leonard, in conjuntion with the great Apollo Star Co. Triumphant success of the great female minstrel scene, from "Three fast men." ... School in an uproar! ... Grecian statues! ... The whole to conclude with the Irish interlude, entitled O'Flanigan at the fair ... Prices of admission. Parquet, 15 cts Orchestra seats, 25 " Private boxes, $5 00 Seat in do. 50 cts Doors open at 7. Commence quarter to 8
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Fattie Stewart's New Apollo Music Hall
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[1864?]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Fattie 1864 (27)5761.F.46a (McAllister)
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Thursday, Jan'ry 5th, 1865. Sanford's Opera Troupe! Full & fashionable houses have established this the family resort, and the locality, Race St., betw. 2d & 3d, has become a household word. Programme. ... Paddy's wedding, ... Stage-struck heroes ... To conclude with scenes of the old plantation by the company. Friday evening, Jan 6th, 1865, benefit of J. Wallace Saturday evening, Jan. 7th, benefit of J.P. Reese! Cards of admission, 25 cents Children will be admitted during the holidays, with their parents, at 15 cts. Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
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Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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[1865]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1865 (26)5761.F.89b (McAllister)
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Wednesday, Jan'y 11th, 1865 Sanford's Troupe in a grand bill of variety! Benefit of American Mechanic Society! Nino Eddie in his great ascension from the back of the stage to the ceiling. Programme. ... Cruelty to Johnny! ... To conclude with The Union Army! by the entire company. Thursday, benefit of Billy Boyd. Look out for the Stereoscopian! Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
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Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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[1865]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1865 (26)5761.F.96a (McAllister)
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Laugh and be merry Grand concert to be given by the Humane Association, at Washington Hall, south-west corner of Eighth and Spring Garden Streets, on Thursday evening, April 23d, 1863, on which occasion the Philadelphia Minstrels! will appear in their versatile programme. ... 16,000 years ago: or, The long lost brothers ... Lay low for Furgy! ... The performances will conclude with the laughable pantomime, entitled The village tailor ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at quarter-before 7; to commence at half-past 7 o'clock. Polite ushers will be in attendance. Front seats reserved for ladies
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Philadelphia Minstrels
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[1863]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Phila Min (25)5761.F.61a (McAllister)
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Tuesday, January 10, 1865, Sanford's Troupe in a grand bill of variety! Benefit of J. Orr Finnie! Nino Eddie in his great ascension from the back of the stage to the ceiling. Programme. ... Cruelty to Johnny! ... To conclude with The Union Army! by the entire company. Wednesday, benefit of American Mechanic Society! Look out for the Stereoscopian! Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
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Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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[1865]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1865 (26)5761.F.95b (McAllister)
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The Bijou Music Hall! No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre. The peoples' favorite place of amusement Harry Enochs, sole proprietor P.A. Fitzgerald, stage manager J. Nosher, musical director William Heck, business agent Andrew Enochs, ticket agent William Early, officer ... First appearance of Mad'le Helene the great Parisian danseuse. The beautiful Terpsichorean artiste, Miss Carrie Carson. Mons. O. Phi Clide the Hercules of the age, ... Billy Boyd! ... Tom Vance! ... Grand impalement feat Billy Wright. ... Dave Williams, ... Harry Enochs, ... Johnny Kelchner, ... Sammy Williams, ... Castinet duet, ... Mr P.A. Fitzgerald... Jos. Nosher, ... Ida Williams! ... Our bill of fare will satisfy the veriest epicure in the matter of amusement. Songs and dances--Ethiopian, comic and sentimental. Music--humorous and classic. Negro acts--new and excruciatingly phunny ... Miss Nellie Taylor, Philadelphia's favorite vocalist, will shortly appear; also, the beautiful and fascinating Miss Julia Dawson, the Jenny Lind of the West. Grand matinee every Saturday at half-past 2 o'clk for the accommodation of ladies and children. Prices of admission, Parquet, 10 cents Orchestra chairs, 15 cents Private boxes, $2.00 Seats in private boxes, 50 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance commence quarter-before 8
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Bijou Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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[1863]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Bijou 1863 (26)5761.F.136b (McAllister)
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Ho! For Hoffman & Smith's Virginia Troupe of Serenaders! The most competent actors that have ever appeared, will perform at Langstroth's Hall, Germantown, on Wednesday eve'ng, Feb. 1st, 1865 Programme. Part first. Full band, with laughable jokes and comic sayings! Part second. Billy Rose, the great comic Ethiopian delineator. Miss Emma Miller, in her great song and dance. Johnny Clifford the great song and dance man. ... The barber, ... To conclude with The happy walk-around! by the entire company. Price of admission, 25 cents Doors open at half past 6 o'clock. Commence at half-past 7
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Hoffman & Smith's Virginia Troupe of Serenaders
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[1865]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Hoffman (26)5761.F.98a (McAllister)
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second and Third Opening night!! on Monday evening, November 14th, 1864, with the largest and best company of minstrels! in this or any other country. ... Mr Samuel S. Sanford, manager Mr Harry Rainor, stage manager Capt. Thos. G. Funston, treasurer Mr Geo. Wunderlich, scenic artist The opera house has undergone a thorough renovation, papering, upholstery, gas-fixtures, painting--together with a new and beautiful drop curtain by Mr. George Wunderlich. Programme: ... The exempts ... Les Miserables! ... To conclude with Dan Gardner's farce of Fanny's serenade ... Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra chairs, 50 cents. Private boxes 1, 2, 3 and 4, dress circle, $5. Private boxes 1, 2, 3 and 4, family circle, $4. The box office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and the disposal of private boxes Doors open at 7 o'clock. Commence quarter before 8. In preparation The shoemaker and tailor of Kensington in which Miss Julia Sanford will appear as Columbine
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Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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[1864]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.52b (McAllister)
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Monday, January 9th, 1865, Sanford's Troupe in a grand bill of variety! Billy Boyd is engaged, and will appear this evening. Nino Eddie in his matchless dances. Programme. ... Cruelty to Johnny! ... To conclude with The Union Army! by the entire company. Tuesday evening, benefit of J. Orr Finnie. Look out for the Stereoscopian! Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
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Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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[1865]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1865 (26)5761.F.95a (McAllister)
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Excursion! Free, to the city and back Sanford's complimentary benefit, on Saturday evening, Dec. 17th, 1864 Card.--The directors of the Southwark and Frankford Road will, on the above evening, carry passengers to the city and return free on the above occasion, to those who will attend Sanford's benefit! Parties will purchase their tickets of the conductors of the dummy engine cars, who will give them a check to return. Cars will be in waiting at the corner of 5th and Race! The performance terminating at 10 o'clock, thus enabling all parties to get to their homes in respectable time. The entertainment will comprise a great variety of minstrelsy! New acts, new songs, new pieces, new dances, by Sanford's Troupe! The wonder of the world, Nino Eddie will also appear on this occasion. The price of admission remains the same. Parquet and family circle, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 " Doors open quarter-past 6. To commence at quarter of 8. Terminating at or near 10. Mark!----By asking the conductor for Sanford's tickets, at any of the above prices, your fare is included both ways---from Frankford to Sixth and Race, from Fifth and Race back to Frankford
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Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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[1864]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.73b (McAllister)
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third Monday evening, November 28, 1864 The great pantomime of Ye shoemaker and tailor of Kensington, by Sanford's Opera Troupe Programme. ... The exempts! ... Challenge dance ... I'm from the country ... To conclude with the pantomime of The shoemaker & tailor of Kensington ... Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
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Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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[1864]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1864 (26)5761.F.60a (McAllister)
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Grand complimentary benefit to Billy Burr by his numerous friends on Friday evening, Feb. 12, 1864, on which occasion, a host of volunteers will appear, consisting of the following named artists: Mr. Ferdinand, in his champion bone solo. Billy Rose, the popular comic vocalist and Ethiopian comedian. Andy Williams, in his original banjo solos. Prof. Wm. Miller the great Wizard of the West. Mr. S. Stinson, the pleasing balladist. Mr. J.H. Barbour, in his excelsior jig. Mr. M. Lapierre, in choice Bomic [sic] songs, (first appearance in four years. Mr. Pete Williams, the great contraband. And also, The Aeolian Star Troupe ... More blunders than one ... Third time of Andy Williams' comic act, entitled The musician. ... The performance to conclude with the laughable farce, entitled Statue blanche! ... Admission. Parquet and gallery, 25 cents Secured seats in parquet, 35 cents Seats in private boxes, 50 cents Doors open quarter-before 7. Performance to commence quarter-before 8. Polite ushers in attendance
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Coates Street Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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[1864]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Coates 1864 (25)5761.F.122a (McAllister)
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Fattie Stewart's Apollo Free Concert Hall Fattie Stewart, proprietor J.E. Gilligan, stage manager Prof. Robinson, leader of orchestra Read the names: Miss Kate Covington, Miss Louisa, Miss Henrietta, J.F. Mullin, John T. Mason, T.S. Matthews, F. Alexander, Mr Morton, Mast. Tommy, Mr Robinson, Mr Smyth, Fattie Stewart! Programme for this evening ... Amateur's rehearsal ... Grand posturing act, ... Tricks upon travelers ... Handy Andy, ... The whole to conclude with a new plantation festival by the knights of the cork Admission, ten cents including refreshment ticket, doors open at 7. Commence quarter to 8 No boys admitted. Best of liquors, cigars and lager beer, constantly on hand at the bar
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Fattie Stewart's Apollo Free Concert Hall
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[1864?]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Fattie 1864 (27)5761.F.40b (McAllister)
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To make you laugh is our delight! Grand concert to be given at Washington Hall, south-west corner of Eighth and Spring Garden Streets, on Wednesday evening, May 20, 1863, for the benefit of Billy Martin of the Philadelphia Minstrels, on which occasion the Philadelphia Minstrels and a host of volunteers will appear. ... Also, the popular Harmonia Orchestra will play a host of musical selections. Programme. ... Prestidigitation by the great William Miller. ... The performance will conclude with an Ethiopian sketch, by Andy Williams, entitled The black tailors ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Curtain rises at quarter before 8. Polite ushers will be in attendance. Front seats reserved for ladies
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Philadelphia Minstrels
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[1863]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Phila Min (25)5871.F.73a (McAllister)
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Grand concert to be given by the Monitor Assembly at Franklin Hall Sixth Street, below Arch. On Wednesday evening, Oct. 7, '63 on which occasion the Philadelphia Minstrels will appear in their versatile programme. ... Manager in trouble. ... Lay low for rebels ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the laughable Ethiopian sketch, entitled The baffled contraband! ... Ending with a grand holiday jubilee, sustained by the entire company, Admission, 25 cents Children's tickets, 15 cts. Doors open at quarter-past 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8. Front seats reserved for ladies. Polite ushers will be in attendance. A police force will be in attendance to preserve order. The Philadelphia Minstrels can be engaged, by applying at Shoemaker's Drug Store, south-west corner of Sixth and Girard Avenue
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Philadelphia Minstrels
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[1863]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Phila Min (25)5761.F.102a (McAllister)
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second and Third We challenge the world!!! Gerhart & Collins, proprietors J. Orr Finnie, stage manager Open for the season. Monday evening, Jan'y 23d, 1865, and every evening during the week The great family resort Collins & Gerhart's challenge minstrels & brass band The temple of minstrelsy, in which are given chaste and drawing-room amusements, by Sanford's Opera Troupe, comprising a combination of vocalists, musicians, comedians & artists of the highest order of merit. ... Two companies in one! Sanford's Opera Troupe and Collins & Gerhart's great challenge troupe & brass band ... In conjunction with the above troupe are Eddie Nino, the great child wonder, in his terrific ascensions, and Sig. De Louis the champion horizontal bar performer. 20 brilliant stars appear nightly! ... Good fires are constantly kept in the building Admission: Orchestra seats. 50 cents. Parquet, 25 cents. Family circle, 20 cents Seats in private boxes, 75 cents. Private boxes, $4 and $5 Box office open afrom 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. No extra charge for reserved seats. Doors open quarter of 7 o'clock. Commence quarter of 8 o'clock Buy your clothing at Harvey's fashionable clothing house, 918 Market St
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Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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[1865]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1865 (26)5761.F.97b (McAllister)
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The Bijou Music Hall, No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre Harry Enochs, sole lessee C. McMillan, acting and stage manager J. Nosher, musical director First appearance here of the favorite comic singer Billy Holmes! Denny Gallagher in new acts. Billy Boyd, in his great imitations. Programme for this evening. ... Bijou Minstrels. ... Miss Dora Dawson the celebrated double-voiced singer, will appear on Wednesday, Oct. 28th. Miss Adelaide Miller the favorite danseuse, is engaged, and will appear on Monday, November 2. A grand matinee every Saturday at 2 o'clock for ladies and children. Admission, Parquet, 15 cents Orchestra chairs, 25 cents Private boxes, $3.00 Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance commence quarter-before 8
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Bijou Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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[1863]
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Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Bijou 1863 (26)5761.F.139b (McAllister)
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