Author: Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office
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Languages : en
Pages : 1
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Washington Theatre. Manager: S.W. Glenn. Brilliant reception of the new comedy. Second night of George H. Miles' new comedy of "The Cynic!" Received last night with great applause! The following select company will appear Miss Charlotte Thompson ... Friday evening, Sept. 2, 1859 will be presented the satirical comedy, written by George H. Miles, entitled "The Cynic, or, Mary's Birthday" ... Overture: Orchestra under the leadership of Mr. Wm. Withers, Jr. The whole to conclude with the amusing farce, in one act, by Henry Mayhew, Esq. entitled "The Wandering Minstrel" ...
Theater Playbill for Charlotte Thompson in "The Cynic, Or, Mary's Birthday" and "The Wandering Minstrel" at the Washington Theatre, September 2, 1859
Author: Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
Washington Theatre. Manager: S.W. Glenn. Brilliant reception of the new comedy. Second night of George H. Miles' new comedy of "The Cynic!" Received last night with great applause! The following select company will appear Miss Charlotte Thompson ... Friday evening, Sept. 2, 1859 will be presented the satirical comedy, written by George H. Miles, entitled "The Cynic, or, Mary's Birthday" ... Overture: Orchestra under the leadership of Mr. Wm. Withers, Jr. The whole to conclude with the amusing farce, in one act, by Henry Mayhew, Esq. entitled "The Wandering Minstrel" ...
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
Washington Theatre. Manager: S.W. Glenn. Brilliant reception of the new comedy. Second night of George H. Miles' new comedy of "The Cynic!" Received last night with great applause! The following select company will appear Miss Charlotte Thompson ... Friday evening, Sept. 2, 1859 will be presented the satirical comedy, written by George H. Miles, entitled "The Cynic, or, Mary's Birthday" ... Overture: Orchestra under the leadership of Mr. Wm. Withers, Jr. The whole to conclude with the amusing farce, in one act, by Henry Mayhew, Esq. entitled "The Wandering Minstrel" ...
Theater Playbill for Charlotte Thompson in "The Cynic, Or, Mary's Birthday" and "The Spectre Bridegroom" at the Washington Theatre, September 1, 1859
Author: Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office
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Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
Washington Theatre. Manager: S.W. Glenn. Opening of the dramatic season! On Thursday evening, September 1, 1859. The following select company will appear Miss Charlotte Thompson ... The opening play will be a satirical comedy, written by George H. Miles, entitled "The Cynic, or, Mary's Birthday" ... Overture: Orchestra under the leadership of Mr. Wm. Withers, Jr. To conclude with the "Spectre Bridegroom" ...
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
Washington Theatre. Manager: S.W. Glenn. Opening of the dramatic season! On Thursday evening, September 1, 1859. The following select company will appear Miss Charlotte Thompson ... The opening play will be a satirical comedy, written by George H. Miles, entitled "The Cynic, or, Mary's Birthday" ... Overture: Orchestra under the leadership of Mr. Wm. Withers, Jr. To conclude with the "Spectre Bridegroom" ...
Theater Playbill for Charlotte Thompson in "The Little Treasure" and "The Serious Family" at the Washington Theatre, September 3, 1859
Author: Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office
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Languages : en
Pages : 1
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Washington Theatre. Manager: S.W. Glenn. Brilliant inauguration of the new season. The Theatre crowded by large and appreciative audiences. The beautiful and accomplished Miss Charlotte Thompson who will appear as Gertrude in "The Little Treasure" and Mrs. Delmaine in "The Serious Family" ... Saturday ev'g, Sept. 3, 1859, performance will commence with the beautiful comedy, in 2 acts, entitled "The Little Treasure" ... selection from the opera of Il Trovatore, &c. by the Orchestra, under the leadership of Mr. Wm. Withers, Jr., The whole to conclude with "The Serious Family" ... During the evening, "The Serious Family Polka" by the characters. Monday a great bill and first night of Mrs. Gladstone [Gladstane] ...
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Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
Washington Theatre. Manager: S.W. Glenn. Brilliant inauguration of the new season. The Theatre crowded by large and appreciative audiences. The beautiful and accomplished Miss Charlotte Thompson who will appear as Gertrude in "The Little Treasure" and Mrs. Delmaine in "The Serious Family" ... Saturday ev'g, Sept. 3, 1859, performance will commence with the beautiful comedy, in 2 acts, entitled "The Little Treasure" ... selection from the opera of Il Trovatore, &c. by the Orchestra, under the leadership of Mr. Wm. Withers, Jr., The whole to conclude with "The Serious Family" ... During the evening, "The Serious Family Polka" by the characters. Monday a great bill and first night of Mrs. Gladstone [Gladstane] ...
Theater Playbill for "The Inconstant, Or, Wine Works Wonders" and "The Wandering Minstrel" at the Washington Theatre, January 11, 1860
Author: Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office
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Languages : en
Pages : 1
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Washington Theatre. Sole lessee and manager, Mr. J.B. Howe. Stage manager, James Gallagher, Leader of Orchestra, W. Withers. Immense bill! Second night of the great American Tragedian & Comedian, Mr. J.E. Murdoch who will appear in his great character Young Mirable acknowledged by the American and English Press, to be the only representative of this great character. This Wednesday ev'g, Jan. 11, 1860 will be performed (1st time this season) the brilliant Comedy, in 3 acts, entitled, "The Inconstant, or, Wine Works Wonders" ... Overture: Orchestra. To conclude with (first time this season,) the Farce in 1 act, by Henry Mayhew, Esq., entitled "The Wandering Minstrel".
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Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
Washington Theatre. Sole lessee and manager, Mr. J.B. Howe. Stage manager, James Gallagher, Leader of Orchestra, W. Withers. Immense bill! Second night of the great American Tragedian & Comedian, Mr. J.E. Murdoch who will appear in his great character Young Mirable acknowledged by the American and English Press, to be the only representative of this great character. This Wednesday ev'g, Jan. 11, 1860 will be performed (1st time this season) the brilliant Comedy, in 3 acts, entitled, "The Inconstant, or, Wine Works Wonders" ... Overture: Orchestra. To conclude with (first time this season,) the Farce in 1 act, by Henry Mayhew, Esq., entitled "The Wandering Minstrel".
Theater Playbill for Mr. William Wheatley and John S. Clarke in "Our American Cousin" and "A Conjugal Lesson" at the Washington Theatre, September 12, 1859
Author: Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office
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Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
Washington Theatre. Manager: S.W. Glenn. No increase of prices! First night of the engagement of the popular comedians Mr. Wm. Wheatley and Mr. John S. Clarke who will appear as Asa Trenchard and Lord Dundreary, in Tom Taylor's great comedy "Our American Cousin" as performed in Philadelphia and New York for a period of five months, with a success unparalleled in the annals of the drama. Re-appearance of Miss Charlotte Thompson who will enact Florence Trenchard, in the comedy above named. Monday evening, Sep. 12, 1859 will be performed Tom Taylor's celebrated comedy in three acts, entitled "Our American Cousin" placed upon the stage with all its fun, comic situations, laughable tableaux, and superior cast ... After which, the Star-Spangled Banner written by Francis S. Key, will be sung by the entire company, in honor of the 12th September ... The whole to conclude with the amusing farce entitled "A Conjugal Lesson" ...
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Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
Washington Theatre. Manager: S.W. Glenn. No increase of prices! First night of the engagement of the popular comedians Mr. Wm. Wheatley and Mr. John S. Clarke who will appear as Asa Trenchard and Lord Dundreary, in Tom Taylor's great comedy "Our American Cousin" as performed in Philadelphia and New York for a period of five months, with a success unparalleled in the annals of the drama. Re-appearance of Miss Charlotte Thompson who will enact Florence Trenchard, in the comedy above named. Monday evening, Sep. 12, 1859 will be performed Tom Taylor's celebrated comedy in three acts, entitled "Our American Cousin" placed upon the stage with all its fun, comic situations, laughable tableaux, and superior cast ... After which, the Star-Spangled Banner written by Francis S. Key, will be sung by the entire company, in honor of the 12th September ... The whole to conclude with the amusing farce entitled "A Conjugal Lesson" ...
Musical Theatre
Author: John Kenrick
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1474267017
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
Musical Theatre: A History is a new revised edition of a proven core text for college and secondary school students – and an insightful and accessible celebration of twenty-five centuries of great theatrical entertainment. As an educator with extensive experience in professional theatre production, author John Kenrick approaches the subject with a unique appreciation of musicals as both an art form and a business. Using anecdotes, biographical profiles, clear definitions, sample scenes and select illustrations, Kenrick focuses on landmark musicals, and on the extraordinary talents and business innovators who have helped musical theatre evolve from its roots in the dramas of ancient Athens all the way to the latest hits on Broadway and London's West End. Key improvements to the second edition: · A new foreword by Oscar Hammerstein III, a critically acclaimed historian and member of a family with deep ties to the musical theatre, is included · The 28 chapters are reformatted for the typical 14 week, 28 session academic course, as well as for a two semester, once-weekly format, making it easy for educators to plan a syllabus and reading assignments. · To make the book more interactive, each chapter includes suggested listening and reading lists, designed to help readers step beyond the printed page to experience great musicals and performers for themselves. A comprehensive guide to musical theatre as an international phenomenon, Musical Theatre: A History is an ideal textbook for university and secondary school students.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1474267017
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
Musical Theatre: A History is a new revised edition of a proven core text for college and secondary school students – and an insightful and accessible celebration of twenty-five centuries of great theatrical entertainment. As an educator with extensive experience in professional theatre production, author John Kenrick approaches the subject with a unique appreciation of musicals as both an art form and a business. Using anecdotes, biographical profiles, clear definitions, sample scenes and select illustrations, Kenrick focuses on landmark musicals, and on the extraordinary talents and business innovators who have helped musical theatre evolve from its roots in the dramas of ancient Athens all the way to the latest hits on Broadway and London's West End. Key improvements to the second edition: · A new foreword by Oscar Hammerstein III, a critically acclaimed historian and member of a family with deep ties to the musical theatre, is included · The 28 chapters are reformatted for the typical 14 week, 28 session academic course, as well as for a two semester, once-weekly format, making it easy for educators to plan a syllabus and reading assignments. · To make the book more interactive, each chapter includes suggested listening and reading lists, designed to help readers step beyond the printed page to experience great musicals and performers for themselves. A comprehensive guide to musical theatre as an international phenomenon, Musical Theatre: A History is an ideal textbook for university and secondary school students.
Curiosities of the American Stage
Author: Laurence Hutton
Publisher: New York Harper 1891.
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Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Examines and critiques American theater and actors.
Publisher: New York Harper 1891.
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Examines and critiques American theater and actors.
Varieties Theatre, Lessee, Mr. Lawrence Barrett ... Engagement for Two Weeks Only of Miss Charlotte Thompson
Author: Varieties Theatre (Canal St., New Orleans, La.)
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The Life of David Belasco
Author: William Winter
Publisher:
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Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 724
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Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 724
Book Description
Phrases and Names, Their Origins and Meanings
Author: Trench H. Johnson
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
'Phrases and Names, Their Origins and Meanings' is a one-of-a-kind encyclopedic work that offers plain statements of facts on the origins of popular phrases and names, alphabetically organized for easy reference. Trench H. Johnson's expertise in the subject matter, acquired through years of omnivorous reading and patient inquiry, has culminated in a comprehensive and fascinating compilation of linguistic curiosities that is sure to satisfy the curiosity of any word lover. From the history of place-names to the evolution of expressions, including a plethora of slang terms and Americanisms, this book offers a wealth of knowledge that opens up the history of peoples and civilizing influences.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
'Phrases and Names, Their Origins and Meanings' is a one-of-a-kind encyclopedic work that offers plain statements of facts on the origins of popular phrases and names, alphabetically organized for easy reference. Trench H. Johnson's expertise in the subject matter, acquired through years of omnivorous reading and patient inquiry, has culminated in a comprehensive and fascinating compilation of linguistic curiosities that is sure to satisfy the curiosity of any word lover. From the history of place-names to the evolution of expressions, including a plethora of slang terms and Americanisms, this book offers a wealth of knowledge that opens up the history of peoples and civilizing influences.