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- Brandt's Hall! Manager, S.C. Dubois Mr. Dubois, the manager, gives notice that every exertion will be made by him to preserve the strictest order and ensure the comfort of all those who wish to pass a pleasant evening in the hall. The citizens of Harrisburg and vicinity are notified, that Mr. Dubois has taken great pains to present this great American drama of The octoroon! in a style worthy of their patronage. ... On Monday evening, May 16th, 1864, will be presented the great American drama of The octoroon! or, Life in Louisiana! ... Note.--The management wish to impress on the minds of the audience that this play is considered the truest picture ever drawn of Southern life, and in order to appreciate it properly, the strictest attention is necessary. Reserved seats, 50 cents Particular notice.--Those desirous of securing seats, which will be retained during the evening, can do so by applying at the hall during the morning. Seats, not reserved, 25 cents Doors open at half-past seven o'clock. Performance at eight
- Description
- The cast includes: H.C. Andrews, S.C. Dubois, Mary Dumas, E.A. Eberle, W. Johnson, Howard Keyser, Marie Le Gros, Mrs. Loker, W.H. Mathews, G.W. Mitchell, F. Morland, G.W. Shields, Emma Stanley, Mattie Sutherland, and R.G. Wilson., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.8 x 20.3 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Dramatic Combination
- Date
- [1864]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Dramatic (26)5761.F.26a (McAllister)
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- Grover's Theatre Pennsylvania Avenue, near Willard's Hotel Leonard Grover, director also, of Grover's Chestnut St. Theatre, Philadelphia. Wednesday evening, April 20, 1864, Boucicault's great American drama The octoroon! The entire press speak of this great drama of Louisiana life in the most generous terms. ... Koppitz and the grand orchestra will render the beautiful music of the drama. To-morrow, Thursday, April 21, most positively the last time of Colleen Bawn Prices of admission: Dress circle or parquet 50 cents Family circle 25 cents Orchestra seats 75 cents
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- Members of the cast: George H. Andrews, Mrs. M.A. Chapman, W.A. Chapman, W.A. Donaldson, L.H. Everett, J.B. Evers, H. Forrest, Jane Andrews Germon, Sophy Gimber, Walter Lennox, J. Matthews, Miss Miller, G.W. Mitchell, Frank Mordaunt, Mrs. Mordaunt, Harry Pearson, Miss Porter, Miss S. Schenck, Annie Ward, James T. Ward, Joseph Whiting, and Mr. Wilson., The printed area, including double-rule border, measures 54.9 x 19.7 cm., Illustration signed: Adrian-Probasco Phila., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Grover's Theatre (Washington, D.C.)
- Date
- [1864]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Wash Grover 1864 (26)5761.F.19a (McAllister)
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- Grover's Theatre Pennsylvania Avenue, near Willard's Hotel Leonard Grover, director also, of Grover's Chestnut St. Theatre, Philadelphia. This Friday evening, April 22, 1864 last time, most positively, of Grover's great Philadelphia company This great company will appear again this evening in Boucicault's great American drama The octoroon The entire press speak of this great drama of Louisiana life in the most generous terms. ... Koppitz and the grand orchestra will render the beautiful music of the drama. Saturday, April 23d, grand festival in commemoration of Shakspere 300dth anniversary of his birth. 3d anniversary of the opening of Grover's Theatre. Third annual benefit of Leonard Grover! ... Seats may be secured immediately, no extra charge. Monday, April 25th, the great tragic alliance--Davenport, Wallack & Mrs. Farren Othello. Prices of admission: Dress circle or parquet 50 cents Family circle 25 cents Orchestra seats 75 cents
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- Members of the cast: George H. Andrews, Mrs. M.A. Chapman, W.A. Chapman, W.A. Donaldson, L.H. Everett, J.B. Evers, H. Forrest, Jane Andrews Germon, Sophy Gimber, Walter Lennox, J. Matthews, Miss Miller, G.W. Mitchell, Frank Mordaunt, Mrs. Mordaunt, Harry Pearson, Miss Porter, Miss S. Schenck, Annie Ward, James T. Ward, Joseph Whiting, and Mr. Wilson., The printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.1 x 19.8 cm., Illustration signed: Adrian-Probasco Phila., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
- Creator
- Grover's Theatre (Washington, D.C.)
- Date
- [1864]
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Wash Grover 1864 (26)5761.F.21a (McAllister)