History of the Philadelphia Stage, Between the Years 1749 and 1855. By Charles Durang. Volume 1. 1749 to 1818. Arranged and illustrated by Thompson Westcott, 1868

[Philadelphia Theatre. Performace Every Evening. The Doors will be opened at a quarter past [?], and the Curtain rise at precisely a quarter past 6 o'clock, until further notice.

First Time Here.

Tuesday Evening, Dec. 30, 1823, Will be presented a celebrated Comedy, in 5 acts, called The Fair American. Written by the Author of Wild Oats, Fountainbleau, Poor Soldier, Highland Reel, &c. &c. Performed in London, New York & Baltimore, with most distinguished success. Old Sadboy, Mr. Hathwell. Young Sadboy, Mr. Wood. Chronicle, Mr. Warren. Captian Ambush, Mr. Darley. Clod, Mr. Jefferson. Spatterdash, Mr. Duff. Shadrac Boaz, Mr. Burke. Malachi, Mr. Parker. Goliah, Miss Hathwell. Lounge, Mr. Johnston. Coachman, Mr. Bignall. Twig, Mr. Murray. Lady Rounceval, Mrs. Fancis. Dinah Primrose, Mrs. Darley. Araminta, (with Songs) Mrs. Burke Pink, Mrs. Jefferson. Mrs. Millefleur, Mrs. Simpson. Judith, Mrs. Greene.

After which, a new Farce, called The Lady and the Devil. Wildlove, Mr. Wemyss. Jeremy, Mr. Jefferson. Signor Rafael, Mr. Hathwell. Claudian, Mr. Johnston. First Fisherman, Mr. Scrivener. Second Fisherman, Mr. Murray. Servants, Messrs. Parker and Bignall. Zephyrina, Mrs. Anderson. Negombo, Mrs. Francis. Maids, Mrs. Greene, Miss Hathwell, &c.

On Wednesday, a new Drama, translated from the French by J. H. Payne, called Adeline; or, the Victim of Deception. On Thursday, will be presented with entire new and splendid Scenery and Dresses, Mr. Diamond's play of the Bride of Abydos; or, the Pirate of the Isles - the Character of Selim by Mr. Cooper, who is engaged for nine nights.

In rehearsal, a new Comic piece, called the Death of Life in London; Or, The End Of Tom & Jerry.

In preparation, Shakspeare's Musical play of the Tempest; Or, Enchanted Island.

Places in the Boxes may be had of mr. Johnston, at the Box Office, from 10 until 2 o'clock.

Proper Officers are appointed, who will rigidly enforce decorum. - A few seats, nightly, in the Orchestra, for sale at the Box prices, at Mr. Johnston's Office. Checks are not transferable.

A few Season Tickets may be had of Thomas Desilver, No. 253, Market Street; and also, Tickets for the Night during the Day.

Box, One Dollar - Pit, Fifty Cents - Gallery, Twenty-five Cents.

Children, under ten years of age, half price to the Boxes and Pit.]

[Philadelphia Theatre. For the reaminder of the Season the Curtain will rise at a quarter past seven o'clock precisely.

Mr. Cooper's Benefit, And Last Night but One of the Season.

Monday Evening, May 17, 1824, Will be presented a selection of different Acts from Shakspeare's Plays, In which Messrs. Cooper and Conway will perform. The Entertainments will begin with part of the 1st and 2d Acts of Macbeth. Commencing with Lady Macbeth reading the letter, and ending with the dagger scene and murder of Duncan. Macbeth, Mr. Cooper. Duncan, Mr. Hathwell. Macduff, Mr. Wallack. Banquo, Mr. Wood. Lady Macbeth, Mrs. Wood.

After which, part of 2d and 3d Acts of Hamlet. Commencing with the assumed insanity of Hamlet, and terminating at the death of Polonius, and closet scene with the Queen. Hamlet, Mr. Conway. Polonius, Mr. Jefferson. Horatio, Mr. T. Jefferson. Ghost, Mr. Wood. Queen, Mrs. Battersby. Ophelia, Mrs. Burke.

Act Third of Othello. Othello, Mr. Cooper. Iago, Mr. Wood. Cassio, Mr. Wallack. Desdemona, Mrs. Darley. AEmelia, Mrs. Battersby.]

a fine house

[The selections will close with the Fifth Act of Coriolanus. Including the deputation of Roman Matrons to the Volseian Camp, and terminating with the assassination of Coriolanus. Coriolanus, Mr. Conway. Tullus Aufidius, Mr. Wallack. Volumnia, Mrs. Battersby. Virgilia, Mrs. Wallack.

After which, the Farce of The Liar. Young Wilding, Mr. Cooper. Old Wilding, Mr. Warren. Sir James Elliott, Mr. T. Jefferson. Papillion, Mr. Darley. Servant, Mr. Murray. Miss Grantam, Mrs. Wallack. Miss Godfrey, Mrs. Durang.] Hathwell [Mrs. Greene.

Mr. Conway's Benefit on Wednesday, being the last night of perform-ance this season, when will be performed, in compliance with the wishes of many Ladies and Gentlemen, the Tragedy of Julius Caesar - Mark Antony, first time, Mr. Conway - Marcus Brutus, first time, Mr. Cooper - and a Farce in which Mr. conway will appear.

Places in the Boxes may be had of Mr. Jhonston, at the Box Office, from 10 until 2 o'clock.

Proper Officers are appointed, who will rigidly enforce decorum. - A few seats, nightly, in the Orchestra, for sale at Box prices, at Mr. Johnston's Office. Checks are not transferable.

Tickets of Admission to be had at No. 253, Market Street.

Box, One Dollar - Pit, Fifty Cents - Gallery, Twenty-five Cents.

Children, under ten years of age, half price to the Boxes and Pit.]

Mr. Durang went to New York

[For the reaminder of the Season the Curtain will rise at a quarter past seven o'clock precisely.

First Night of Don Giovanni.

Tuesday Evening, April 27, 1824, Will be presented the admired Comedy of The Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret. Don Felix, Mr. Wood. Don Lopez, Mr. Warren. Don Pedro, Mr. Burke. Colonel Briton, Mr. Wemyss. Frederick, Mr. T. Jefferson. Gibby, Mr. Darley. Lissardo, Mr. Jefferson. Alguazil, Mr. Bignall. Vasquez, Mr. J. Jefferson. Soldier, Mr. Murray. Donna Violante, Mrs. Darley. Donna Isabella, Mrs. WAllack. Flora, Mrs. Francis. Inis, Mrs. Greene.

After which, (first time here) a new Comic, Heroic, Operatic, Tragic, Pantomimic, Burletta-Spectacular Extravaganza, (in 2 acts)called Don Giovanni; Or, a Spectre on Horseback. With Mozart's Grand Overture. The Music by (and from) Arne, Blow, (Dr.) Carter, Dibdin, Daey, Etheridge, Fisin, Gluck, Handel, I (had no hand in it) Jarnovichi, Kreu[?]r Locke, Mozart, Nicolai, O'Rourk, (the Piper) Purcell, Parry, Q[?]i Reeve, Storace, Sheild, Sanderson, T. (Dibdin) Viotti, Woelfl, Xim[?], (not the Cardinal) Yariewitz, Zerbini, &c.

The Scenery, (having most of it appeared before) has been course) already received with unbounded acclamations of applau[se?] The Dresses are as good as can possibly be afforded; and The Properties are of very little use to any but the Owner.

Don Giovanni, Mr. Wallack. Don Guzman, and Ghost of himself, Mr. Burke. Don Octavio, Mr. T. Jefferson. Leoprello, Mr. Jefferson. Bridegroom, Mr. J. Jeffer[so]n. Father, Mr. Jones. Bridegroom's Brother, Miss H. Hathwell. Gondolieri, Messrs. Darley, Mestayer, Johnston. Piscatori, Messrs, Bignall & Hathwell. Watchmen, Messrs. Greene, Johnston, Mestayer, J. Mestayer. Servants Messrs Murray & Parker. Serenaders, Officers, &c. &c. Donna Anna, Mrs. Burke. Bride, Mrs. Wallack. Lobsteretta, Mrs. Jefferson. Shrimperina, Mrs. Greene. Contalina, Mrs. Murray. Bridegroom's Mother, Mr. Murray. Ladies, Villagers, &c.

The Marble Horse by a Real Pony! In Act First, A Spanish Dance, By Mrs. Wallack.

On Wednesday Macbeth - Macbeth, Mr. Conway.

The new petite Comedy of Simpson & Co. is in rehearsal.

Places in the Boxes may be had of Mr. Johnston, at the Box Office, from 10 until 2 o'clock.

Proper Officers are appointed, who will rigidly enforce decorum. - A few seats, nightly, in the Orchestra, for sale at Box prices, at Mr. Johnston's Office. Checks are not transferable.

Tickets of Admission to be had at No. 253, Market Street.

Box, One Dollar - Pit, Fifty Cents - Gallery, Twenty-five Cents.]

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[Tivoli Garden Theatre. Market Street, near the Centre Square.

Thursday Evening, May 26th, 1825.

Will be presented, the admired Play entitled the Point of Honour; Or, a School for Soldiers. Chevalier de St. Frano Mr. Clark Valcour Mr. H. Eberle Durimel Mr. Legg Seinberg Mr. C. Eberle 1st Officer Mr. Hardy 2d Officer Mr. Thomas Zenger Mr. Jones Mrs. Melfort Mrs. Turner Bertha Mrs. Johns

In Act 3d, the Ceremony of Shooting a Deserter.

The whole to conclude with the celebrated operatic Farce, called The Poor Soldier. Patrick, .... Mrs. Johns. Dermot Mr. Cook Father Luke Mr. Hardy Darby Mr. H. Eberle Capt. Fitzroy Mr. Edgar Bagatelle Mr. Eberle Norah Miss Greer Kathleen Mrs. F. Eberle

In Rehearsal, and will be speedily produced, (never performed here) the new Comic Farce of "Fish Out Of Water. Several Novelties are in Rehearsal and will be immediately produced.

Admission to the Boxes, 50 Cents - Pit and other parts of the Garden, 25 Cents.

Doors opened at 7, and Performance to commence at 8 o'clock precisely.

Proper officers are engaged, who will rigidly enforce decorum.

J. Bicking, Printer, S. W. corner of Third and Chesnut Streets.]

[Summer Theatre.

Mrs. Meer's Benefit. Mrs. Meer, grateful for past favours, is induced once more to ask the patronage of her friends and the public, on

Monday Evening, Aug. 7,

On which occasion Mr. Meer will (for the first and only time) personate the character of Richard the Third, in imitation of Mr. Kean and other celebrated performers. mr. Klett has kindly volunteered his services in the character of Richmond.

This evening (Monday) will be presented, the Tragedy of Richard The Third. Written By Shakspeare. Richard, (Duke of Gloster) Mr. Meer. King Henry Mr. Greene Prince of Wales Miss mestayer Duke of York Miss E. Mestayer Buckingham Mr. Greene Ratcliff Mr. Couta Catesby Mr. Bignall Tressel Mr. Crouta Oxford Mr. Jacobs Stanly Mr. J. Mestayer Lord Mayor Mr. Mestayer Lieut. of Tower Mr. Bignall Tirrel Mr. H. Mestayer Queen Elizabeth Mrs. Greene Duchess of York Mrs. Mestayer Lady Anne Mrs. Meer Henry, (Earl of Richmond) Mr. Klett.

To which will be added, the Farce of Miss in her Teens Capt. Loveit Mr. Crouta Capt. Flash Mr. J. Mestayer Billy Fribble Mr. Mestayer Puff Mr. Bignall Biddy Mrs. Meer Tag Mrs. Mestayer

Mr. Bignall's Benefit on Tuesday Evening.

Tickets to the Boxes, 50 cents - Pit, 25 cents, to be had at the Box Office, at 6 o'clock in the evening. Doors open at half past 7, performance commences at 8 o'clock precisely. [The Gallery is reserved for people of colour, price, 12 1/2 cts.

Proper officers are engaged, who will enforce the most rigid decorum

Performance Every Night.]