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Mr. Carr's night, on Wednesday evening the 22d of April, will be performed, a comic opera, called The Highland reel. : ... After which, a pantomimic interlude, called Poor Jack, or, The sailor's landlady. With new music, and a compil'd naval overture, called, The sailor's medley, by Mr. Carr. To which will be added a musical after-piece, called The children in the wood. .., (electronic resource)

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(By authority.) (The last night but one, of performance here for some time.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 11th of April, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, called--The Roman father. ... To which will be added, a pantomime entertainment, called The witches; or Birth, vagaries, and death of Harlequin. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By authority.) (The last night of performance here this season.) At the theatre in Baltimore on Friday evening, the 6th of June, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, called--The orphan; or, The unhappy marriage. ... To which will be added, an entertainment, called The Irish widow. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By authority.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 16th of May, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, called Douglas. ... To which will be added, a farce, (never performed here) called All the world's a stage. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By authority.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 23d of May, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy called The fair penitent. ... To which will be added, a farce, (never acted here, written by the celebrated Farquhar) called The stage-coach or, The humours of an inn. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By authority.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 30th of May, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, called George Barnwell. ... To which will be added, a farce, (never acted here) called The upholsterer; or What news? ..., (electronic resource)

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(By authority.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 13th of May, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, called--The Roman father. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The mock doctor; or The dumb lady cured. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By authority.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 27th of May, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, (never acted here) called Isabella; or The fatal marriage. ... To which will be added, a farce, called Lethe; or Aesop in the Shades. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By authority.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 3d of June, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, called--The fatal discovery. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The upholsterer; or What news? ..., (electronic resource)

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(By authority.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 8th of April, 1783, will be presented, a comedy, (never acted here) called The Inconstant; or, The way to win him. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The mock doctor; or, The dumb lady cured. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By authority.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Wednesday evening the 2d of April, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, called Theodosius; or, The force of love. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The cheats of Scapin. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By authority.) By particular desire, being positively the last night of performance here this season. At the theatre in Baltimore, on Monday evening, the 9th of June, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, called Isabella; or Fatal marriage. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The wrangling lovers: or, Like master like man. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By particular desire.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 7th of February, 1783, will be presented, the tragedy of The Grecian daughter. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The mock doctor; or, The dumb lady cur'd. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By permission). At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 14th of January, 1783, will be presented, the tragedy of The Cato. ... To which will be added, a new pantomime entertainment, (2d time) called The witches; or, Birth, vagaries, and death of Harlequin. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By permission). At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 8th of October, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of Douglas. To which will be added, a farce, called The mayor of Garratt. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore on Tuesday evening, the 1st of October, 1782, will be presented the tragedy of Mahomet, the impostor. (Translated from the French of the celebrated Voltaire, by the Rev. Mr. Miller.) ... To which will be added, a farce, called The ghost. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, Friday evening, the 17th of January, 1783, will be presented, the tragedy of Venice preserv'd; or, A plot discover'd. ... To which will be added, a new pantomime entertainment, called The witches; or, Birth, vagaries, and death of Harlequin. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, Tuesday evening, the 21st of January, 1783, will be presented, the tragedy of The Grecian daughter. ... To which will be added, (by desire of several officers of the American Army) a farce, called The mayor of Garratt; or, The humorous election. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 14th of February, 1783, will be presented, the tragedy of The London merchant; or, George Barnwell. ... To which will be added, a pantomime entertainment, called The witches; or, Birth, vagaries, and death of Harlequin. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 14th of March, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, (written by the author of Douglas) called The fatal discovery. ... To which will be added, a farce, (never acted here) called The two misers. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 18th of October, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet ... To which will be added, a farce, called The wrangling lovers; or, Like master like man. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 20th of September, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of Douglas. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The ghost. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 21st of February, 1783, will be presented, the tragedy of The fair penitent. ... To which will be added, a new pantomime entertainment, called Trick upon trick; or, Harlequin skeleton. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 24th of January, 1783, will be presented, The beggars opera. ... To which will be added, a farce, called Miss in her teens; or, The medley of lovers. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 27th of September, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of the Revenge ... To which will be added, a musical entertainment, called The padlock. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 28th of February, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, (written by Mr. Hume, author of Douglas, &c.) called The fatal discovery. ... To which will be added, (by particular desire) a farce, called The lying valet. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 28th of March, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy called--The Roman father. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The two misers. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 31st of January, 1783, will be presented, the comedy of The busy body. ... To which will be added, a farce (never acted here) called The Irish widow. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening. the 11th of October, 1782, the historical play of King Henry IVth ... To which will be added, a farce, called The lying valet. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening. the 21st of March. 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, called--The revenge. ... To which will be added, a new pantomime entertainment, (being the second time of performance) called Columbus; or, The discovery of America. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Thursday evening, the 26th of December, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of Zara ... To which will be added, a farce (never acted here) called The vintner trick'd; or, The white fox chas'd. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 11th of February, 1783, will be presented, the comedy of A bold stroke for a wife. ... To which will be added, a farce (altered from Shakespeare's Taming of the shrew, by David Garrick, Esq; ) called Catherine and Petruchio; or, The taming of the shrew. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 15th of October, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of Mahomet, the imposter. ... To which will be added ... The Devil upon two sticks ..., (electronic resource)

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(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 18th of February, 1783, will be presented, the comedy of The West-Indian. ... To which will be added, a farce called Catherine and Petruchio; or, The taming of the shrew. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 25th of February, 1783, will be presented, the comedy of The West-Indian. ... To which will be added, a new pantomime entertainment, called Trick upon trick; or, Harlequin skeleton. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 28th of January, 1783, will be presented, the tragedy of The Grecian daughter. ... To which will be added, a farce (never acted here) called The mock doctor; or, The dumb lady cured. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 4th of February, 1783, will be presented, the historical tragedy of Richard III. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The Irish widow. ..., (electronic resource)

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(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, this evening, the 4th of October, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of The London merchant or George Barnwell. ... To which will be added, a farce, never acted here, called The wrangling lovers; or, Like master like man. ..., (electronic resource)

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(For the benefit of the unfortunate Americans, now held in bondage, in Algiers.) : (By authority.) Theatre. Newport. This evening, May 29th. Will be presented, a tragedy, (never performed here)--called Barbarossa, tyrant of Algiers. ... To which will be added ... Thomas and Sally; or, The sailor's return, (electronic resource)

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... Theatre, Hartford. For the benefit of Mr. Hallam. : On Friday evening Oct. 25, 1799, will be presented a comedy, never performed here, written by Miss Lee ... called The new peerage .., (electronic resource)

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Advertisement. Baltimore, (Saturday) June 7, 1783. The play of The orphan, or The unhappy marriage, with the farce of the Irish widow, which was postpon'd, on account of the weather, will be presented this evening ..., (electronic resource)

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Annapolis Theatre. : Dennis Ryan presents his most respectful compliments to the ladies and gentlemen of this city and its environs ... begs leave to inform them that he intends opening, by authority, this theatre, on the 19th of April next, with the tragedy of The Grecian daughter, and the farce of The lying valet. .., (electronic resource)

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Baltimore Theatre. On Saturday, April 22, 1815, will be presented a celebrated comedy ... called The West-Indian. : ... To which will be added, the farce of The tooth-ache; or, Mistakes of a morning .., (electronic resource)

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Benefit of Mr. Hallam, Jun. : On Monday evening, the 25th of May, will be presented, a comedy, (never performed in America, written by the author of The dramatist, Notoriety &c.) called, The rage. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The prisoner at large: or, The humours of Killarney. .., (electronic resource)

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Boston Theatre. : On Monday evening, Nov. 7, 1803. Will be presented ... a play in three acts (interspersed with songs, ) called the, Battle of Hexham; or, --Days of old. : Written by Coleman [i.e., Colman], the younger. ... To which [will be added] the Critic; or, --A trgedy [sic] rehearsed. .., (electronic resource)

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Boston Theatre. : On Monday, February third, will be performed the tragedy of Gustavus Vasa. : To which will be added, a farce, called Modern antiques: or, The merry mourners, (electronic resource)

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By authority. At the theatre in Annapolis, by the American Company of Comedians, on Friday, April 25, 1783, will be presented (by particular desire) a tragedy, called Douglas. ... To which will be added, a pantomime entertainment, called, The witches, or, birth, death, and vagaries, of Harlequin. ..., (electronic resource)

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By authority. At the theatre in Annapolis, by the American Company of Comedians, on Tuesday, April 22, 1783, will be presented a comedy, called A bold stroke for a wife. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The mock doctor, or, The dumb lady cured. ..., (electronic resource)

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By authority. At the theatre in Annapolis, on Saturday, April 19, 1783. By the American Company of Comedians, will be presented a tragedy, called The Grecian daughter. ... To which will be added, an entertainment, called The lying valet. ..., (electronic resource)

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By authority. At the theatre in Annapolis, on Wednesday April 23, 1783. By the American Company of Comedians, will be presented a tragedy (written by the author of Douglas) called The fatal discovery. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The cheats of Scapin. ..., (electronic resource)

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By authority. By the Old American Company, on Monday, December, 17, (by particular desire) a comedy, called, The road to ruin. ... : To which will be added a comic opera, called, No song no supper. .., (electronic resource)

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By authority. By the Old American Company. : This present evening, Friday, October 29, 1790 ... will be presented, a comedy, (never performed here) written by a citizen of the United States, called The father: or, American shandyism. ... To which will be added ... The critic: or, A tragedy rehears'd. .., (electronic resource)

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By desire of the most Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons. : Theatre, Providence. This evening, June 24, 1796, will be presented a comedy, called The Jew, or, The benevolent Hebrew .., (electronic resource)

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By permission. At the theatre in Annapolis will be presented, on Tuesday, the 29th of October, 1782, a comedy called, The merchant of Venice. ... To which will be added, a farce, never performed there, called The ghost ..., (electronic resource)

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By permission. Mr. Wall, comedian, from Annapolis, will present, on Friday evening the 28th of September 1781, at Mr. Lindsay's coffee-house, on Fell's-Point, a farrago of theatrical amusements ..., (electronic resource)

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By permission. Mr. Wall, comedian, from Annapolis, will present, on Monday evening the 1st of October 1781, at Mr. Lindsay's coffee-house, on Fell's-Point, a medley of theatrical amusements ..., (electronic resource)

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By permission. On Friday evening, being the 17th of August, 1781, will be presented, at the theatre, a medley of theatrical trifles, viz. The new lecture on heads, being the last time of performing it in Annapolis. ..., (electronic resource)

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By permission. On Friday the twenty-second of June, Mr. Wall, from Annapolis, will present, at Mr. L'Argeau's dancing-room, a new lecture on heads, with entertainments ..., (electronic resource)

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By permission. On Friday, the 1st of November 1782 will be presented at the theatre in Annapolis, The fair penitent. ... To which will be added a farce, called Lethe, or Aesop in the Shades. ..., (electronic resource)

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By permission. On Saturday, the 2d of November 1782, will be presented, at the theatre in Annapolis, the tragedy of Venice preserved, or, A plot discovered. ... To which will be added a farce, called The lying valet. ..., (electronic resource)

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By permission. On Thursday evening, the fifth of July, 1781, Mr. Wall, from Annapolis, will present, at Mr. Johnson's sail-warehouse, on Fell's-Point, a new lecture on heads, with entertainments ..., (electronic resource)

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By permission. On Thursday, the 31st of October 1782, will be presented, at the theatre in Annapolis, The London merchant, or George Barnwell. ... To which will be added a comic piece written by Mr. Foote, called The Devil upon two sticks. ..., (electronic resource)

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By permission. On Tuesday the third of July, 1781, will be delivered, at Mr. L'Argeau's dancing-room, the old lecture on heads, not performed here these eight years; with entertainments ..., (electronic resource)

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By permission. On Wednesday evening the 3d of October 1781, will be presented, at Mr. Lindsay's coffee-house, on Fell's-Point, a medley of theatrical amusements ..., (electronic resource)

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By permission. On Wednesday, the 30th of October, 1782, will be presented, at the theatre in Annapolis, a tragedy called, The revenge. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The apprentice. ..., (electronic resource)

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By permission. On Wednesday, the 6th of November, 1782, will be presented, at the theatre in Annapolis, being the last time of performing there this season, a comedy called, The beaux stratagem. ... To which will be added a farce, called The wrangling lovers, or Like master like man. ..., (electronic resource)

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By permission. On account of particular scenery that cannot be finished on Friday, the play Mahomet is obliged to be deferr'd, and in its stead ... a comedy, called The drummer; or The haunted house. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The apprentice. ..., (electronic resource)

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By permission. Thursday September 20th, 1781. This evening will be presented, at the theatre, a medley of theatrical amusements. ..., (electronic resource)

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By permission. Tuesday September 18th, 1781. This evening will be presented, at the theatre, a farrago of theatrical amusements, viz. An occasional prologue by Mr. Wall. The new lecture on heads. ..., (electronic resource)

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By permission. on Friday evening, the 25th of October, 1782, the theatre at Annapolis will be opened with the tragedy of Douglass [i.e., Douglas]. ... To which will he [sic] added, a farce, called The mayor of Garrat. ..., (electronic resource)

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Exhibition, at the Thespian Hotel, Pearl-Street, Albany. : A numerous company of rope dancers, from Paris, having lately arrived here ... offer their services to the public in a series of performances .., (electronic resource)

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For the benefit of Miss Hallam, and her two brothers, by a company of comedians from London, at the new theatre, in Water-Street, : this present evening (being the tenth of June, 1754) will be presented a new tragedy, called, The gamester. ... To which will be added, a farce, called, Miss in her teens. .., (electronic resource)

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For the benefit of Miss Storer. By authority. : Never acted there, by the American Company, at the theatre in Southwark, on Friday next, the thirtieth of March, will be presented, a comedy, written by Sir Richard Steele, called, The tender husband or The accomplish'd fools. ... To which will be added a farce, (not perform'd this season) called, Miss in her teens. .., (electronic resource)

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For the benefit of Miss Wall. (By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 6th of December, 1782, will be presented, the historical tragedy of King John. ... To which will be added, a farce, called Miss in her teens: or, The medley of lovers. ..., (electronic resource)

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For the benefit of Mr. Darley. : On Friday evening, the 10th of April, 1807, will be presented, the celebrated comedy, of, The merry wives of Windsor. ... To which will be added, the celebrated comic opera, of, Lock and key, (electronic resource)

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For the benefit of Mr. Heard. At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 11th of March, 1783, will be presented, a comedy, (never acted here) called The provok'd husband; or, A journey to London. ... To which will be added, a farce, (never acted here, written by the author of Zara) called The walking statue; or, The Devil in the wine-cellar! ..., (electronic resource)

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For the benefit of Mr. Ryan. At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 15th of November, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. ... To which will be added, a comic piece (written by Mr. Foote) called The Devil upon two sticks ..., (electronic resource)

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For the benefit of Mr. Shakespear. (By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 29th of November, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice ... To which will be added, a farce, called The Contract; or Better late than never. ..., (electronic resource)

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For the benefit of Mr. Smith. (By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 27th of December, 1782, will be presented, the historical tragedy of Richard III. ... To which will be added, a farce, (never acted on the continent) called The Romance of an hour. ..., (electronic resource)

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For the benefit of Mr. Street. (By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 22d of November, 1782, will be presented, the comedy of The West-Indian. ... To which will be added, a farce called High life below stairs. ..., (electronic resource)

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For the benefit of Mr. Tilyard. (By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 31st of December, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. ... To which will be added, a farce called Chrononhotonthologos. ..., (electronic resource)

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For the benefit of Mr. Tilyard. (By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 3d of December, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of Cato. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The wrangling lovers; or, Like master like man. ..., (electronic resource)

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For the benefit of Mr. Wall. At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 3d of January, 1783, will be presented, a comedy of The constant couple; or, A trip to the jubilee. ... To which will be added, a farce, called Chrononhotonthologos. ..., (electronic resource)

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For the benefit of Mr. Willis. (By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 19th of November, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. ... To which will be added, a farce, called High life below stairs. ..., (electronic resource)

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For the benefit of Mrs. Elm. (By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 26th of November, 1782, will be presented, a comedy, called The recruiting officer. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The apprentice. ..., (electronic resource)

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For the benefit of Mrs. Robinson. (By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 17th of December, 1782, will be presented, the comedy, of The merchant of Venice. ... To which will be added, a farce, called Hob in the well; or, The country wake. ..., (electronic resource)

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For the benefit of Mrs. Ryan. At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 18th of March, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy called--The Grecian daughter. ... To which will be added, a new pantomime entertainment, called Columbus; or, The discovery of America. ..., (electronic resource)

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For the benefit of Mrs. Ryan. At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 7th of January, 1783, will be presented, the tragedy of Tamerlane. ... To which will be added, a new pantomime entertainment, (never acted on the continent) called The witches; or, Birth, vagaries, and death of Harlequin. ..., (electronic resource)

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For the benefit of Mrs. Upton, (being the last night of playing.) : By His Excellency's permission, at the Theatre in Nassau-Street, on Thursday the 20th of February, will be acted, a tragedy, (never played here) called Venice preserved, or A plot discovered. .., (electronic resource)

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For the benefit of the bridge. At the theatre in Baltimore, on Monday evening, the 31st of March, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy called--The siege of Damascus. The characters to be filled by a number of young gentlemen of the town, for the purpose of erecting a bridge over Jones's Falls, at the lower end of Baltimore-Street. To which will be added, a farce, called The mayor of Garratt. ..., (electronic resource)

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For the benefit of the poor in spirit. By command of the Supreme Governor of the world, at the desire of all who "love his appearance." : At the Theatre of the Universe, on the evening of Time, will be performed, The great assize: or, Day of judgment. ... Tickets not transferable, and no money will be taken at the door, and all who are admitted into the galleries must be sprinkled with the Blood of Christ, and sealed with Immanuel's signet, ..., (electronic resource)

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For the benefit of the poor. : Thursday, December 20, 1753. At the New Theatre in Nassau-Street. This evening will be presented, (being the last time of performing till the holidays, ) a comedy, called Love for love ... To which will be added, a ballad farce, called, Flora, or, Hob in the well, (electronic resource)

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For the benefit of the widows and orphans of the Army. : On Monday next, the nineteenth instant, will be represented, at the theatre in Southwark, a comedy, called No one's enemy but his own, and The deuce is in him. : The characters by the officers of the Army and Navy. .., (electronic resource)

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Grand concert. : G. Pfeiffer, respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he intends giving a concert of vocal & instrumental music, on Monday, 5th of May, inst. at the Masonic Hall, kindly assisted by the principal professors and amateurs of the city. ... N.B. The performance to commence precisely at half past 7 o'clock. Tickets to be had at one dollar each, at Mr. Blake's musical repository, South Fifth-street; Mr. Willig's, South Fourth-street; Mr. Bacon's, nearly opposite; and at Mr. Anthony's, in Market near Third-street; at G. Pfeiffer's, No. 29 South Tenth-street; also at the hall on the night of performance., (electronic resource)

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Hay-Market Theatre. : On Monday evening, May 27th, 1799, will be presented (for the last time) the celebrated drama of The stranger; or, Misanthropy and repentance. Translated from the German of Kotesbue [sic]. ... : To which will be added (never performed in Boston) a comedy in 2 acts, called the Wandering Jew; or Love's masquerade. .., (electronic resource)

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Hay-Market Theatre. On Friday evening, September 15th, '97. : Will be presented, a comedy, called, The young Quaker; or, The fair American. ... To which will be added ... Don Juan; or, The libertine destroyed, (electronic resource)

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Lailson's circus. : Near the former circus-----Petersburg. The performances on this evening, October 28, will commence with a grand display of horsemanship, by Messrs. Joseph, Herman, Lailson, Miss Vanice, Miss Lailson, and clown Mr. Sully. Feats on one horse, by Mr. Herman, ... Miss Vanice (the first equestrian female in America) will perform standing upon the horse in several pleasing attitudes, ... Miss Lailson, a child of six years of age, will perform several feats, upon one horse, ... Comic tricks and feats. ... Days of performance this week--every day. Tickets to be had at Mr. Humphrey Richards's, at the printing office, and at the ticket-office at the circus--Box 6s.--Pitt 4s. 6d.--No money to be received at the door. The doors to be opened at three, and the performance to begin at half past three o'clock. Children admitted for half price., (electronic resource)

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Last night of Mrs. Warren's engagement. : On Monday evening, the 2d March, 1807, will be presented, the celebrated tragedy of, Alexander the Great, or, The rival queens. ... To which will be added ... a new musical afterpiece ... by G. Colman, the younger ... called, We fly by night .., (electronic resource)

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Last night of performing this season, theatre Washington Hall, on Friday evening, June 14th, will be performed the celebrated comedy, of the Spoiled child ... : To which will be added, the musical drama of the Waterman, or First of August .., (electronic resource)

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Mr. & Mrs. Solomon. : Vocal performers from the southward, having performed their concerts in South-Carolina ... have now the honour of waiting on the ladies and gentlemen of Newburyport, for the purpose of performing them an amusement worthy the patronage of the public. This evening (Tuesday) April 22. A concert of vocal and instrumental music. ... interspersed with ...the Provoked husband ... Thomas and Sally, (electronic resource)

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(By authority.) (The last night but one, of performance here for some time.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 11th of April, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, called--The Roman father. ... To which will be added, a pantomime entertainment, called The witches; or Birth, vagaries, and death of Harlequin. ...
(By authority.) (The last night of performance here this season.) At the theatre in Baltimore on Friday evening, the 6th of June, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, called--The orphan; or, The unhappy marriage. ... To which will be added, an entertainment, called The Irish widow. ...
(By authority.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 16th of May, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, called Douglas. ... To which will be added, a farce, (never performed here) called All the world's a stage. ...
(By authority.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 23d of May, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy called The fair penitent. ... To which will be added, a farce, (never acted here, written by the celebrated Farquhar) called The stage-coach or, The humours of an inn. ...
(By authority.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 30th of May, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, called George Barnwell. ... To which will be added, a farce, (never acted here) called The upholsterer; or What news? ...
(By authority.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 13th of May, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, called--The Roman father. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The mock doctor; or The dumb lady cured. ...
(By authority.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 27th of May, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, (never acted here) called Isabella; or The fatal marriage. ... To which will be added, a farce, called Lethe; or Aesop in the Shades. ...
(By authority.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 3d of June, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, called--The fatal discovery. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The upholsterer; or What news? ...
(By authority.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 8th of April, 1783, will be presented, a comedy, (never acted here) called The Inconstant; or, The way to win him. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The mock doctor; or, The dumb lady cured. ...
(By authority.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Wednesday evening the 2d of April, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, called Theodosius; or, The force of love. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The cheats of Scapin. ...
(By authority.) By particular desire, being positively the last night of performance here this season. At the theatre in Baltimore, on Monday evening, the 9th of June, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, called Isabella; or Fatal marriage. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The wrangling lovers: or, Like master like man. ...
(By particular desire.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 7th of February, 1783, will be presented, the tragedy of The Grecian daughter. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The mock doctor; or, The dumb lady cur'd. ...
(By permission). At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 14th of January, 1783, will be presented, the tragedy of The Cato. ... To which will be added, a new pantomime entertainment, (2d time) called The witches; or, Birth, vagaries, and death of Harlequin. ...
(By permission). At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 8th of October, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of Douglas. To which will be added, a farce, called The mayor of Garratt. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore on Tuesday evening, the 1st of October, 1782, will be presented the tragedy of Mahomet, the impostor. (Translated from the French of the celebrated Voltaire, by the Rev. Mr. Miller.) ... To which will be added, a farce, called The ghost. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, Friday evening, the 17th of January, 1783, will be presented, the tragedy of Venice preserv'd; or, A plot discover'd. ... To which will be added, a new pantomime entertainment, called The witches; or, Birth, vagaries, and death of Harlequin. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, Tuesday evening, the 21st of January, 1783, will be presented, the tragedy of The Grecian daughter. ... To which will be added, (by desire of several officers of the American Army) a farce, called The mayor of Garratt; or, The humorous election. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 14th of February, 1783, will be presented, the tragedy of The London merchant; or, George Barnwell. ... To which will be added, a pantomime entertainment, called The witches; or, Birth, vagaries, and death of Harlequin. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 14th of March, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, (written by the author of Douglas) called The fatal discovery. ... To which will be added, a farce, (never acted here) called The two misers. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 18th of October, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet ... To which will be added, a farce, called The wrangling lovers; or, Like master like man. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 20th of September, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of Douglas. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The ghost. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 21st of February, 1783, will be presented, the tragedy of The fair penitent. ... To which will be added, a new pantomime entertainment, called Trick upon trick; or, Harlequin skeleton. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 24th of January, 1783, will be presented, The beggars opera. ... To which will be added, a farce, called Miss in her teens; or, The medley of lovers. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 27th of September, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of the Revenge ... To which will be added, a musical entertainment, called The padlock. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 28th of February, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, (written by Mr. Hume, author of Douglas, &c.) called The fatal discovery. ... To which will be added, (by particular desire) a farce, called The lying valet. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 28th of March, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy called--The Roman father. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The two misers. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 31st of January, 1783, will be presented, the comedy of The busy body. ... To which will be added, a farce (never acted here) called The Irish widow. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening. the 11th of October, 1782, the historical play of King Henry IVth ... To which will be added, a farce, called The lying valet. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening. the 21st of March. 1783, will be presented, a tragedy, called--The revenge. ... To which will be added, a new pantomime entertainment, (being the second time of performance) called Columbus; or, The discovery of America. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Thursday evening, the 26th of December, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of Zara ... To which will be added, a farce (never acted here) called The vintner trick'd; or, The white fox chas'd. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 11th of February, 1783, will be presented, the comedy of A bold stroke for a wife. ... To which will be added, a farce (altered from Shakespeare's Taming of the shrew, by David Garrick, Esq; ) called Catherine and Petruchio; or, The taming of the shrew. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 15th of October, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of Mahomet, the imposter. ... To which will be added ... The Devil upon two sticks ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 18th of February, 1783, will be presented, the comedy of The West-Indian. ... To which will be added, a farce called Catherine and Petruchio; or, The taming of the shrew. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 25th of February, 1783, will be presented, the comedy of The West-Indian. ... To which will be added, a new pantomime entertainment, called Trick upon trick; or, Harlequin skeleton. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 28th of January, 1783, will be presented, the tragedy of The Grecian daughter. ... To which will be added, a farce (never acted here) called The mock doctor; or, The dumb lady cured. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 4th of February, 1783, will be presented, the historical tragedy of Richard III. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The Irish widow. ...
(By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, this evening, the 4th of October, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of The London merchant or George Barnwell. ... To which will be added, a farce, never acted here, called The wrangling lovers; or, Like master like man. ...
(For the benefit of the unfortunate Americans, now held in bondage, in Algiers.) : (By authority.) Theatre. Newport. This evening, May 29th. Will be presented, a tragedy, (never performed here)--called Barbarossa, tyrant of Algiers. ... To which will be added ... Thomas and Sally; or, The sailor's return
... Theatre, Hartford. For the benefit of Mr. Hallam. : On Friday evening Oct. 25, 1799, will be presented a comedy, never performed here, written by Miss Lee ... called The new peerage ..
Advertisement. Baltimore, (Saturday) June 7, 1783. The play of The orphan, or The unhappy marriage, with the farce of the Irish widow, which was postpon'd, on account of the weather, will be presented this evening ...
Annapolis Theatre. : Dennis Ryan presents his most respectful compliments to the ladies and gentlemen of this city and its environs ... begs leave to inform them that he intends opening, by authority, this theatre, on the 19th of April next, with the tragedy of The Grecian daughter, and the farce of The lying valet. ..
Baltimore Theatre. On Saturday, April 22, 1815, will be presented a celebrated comedy ... called The West-Indian. : ... To which will be added, the farce of The tooth-ache; or, Mistakes of a morning ..
Benefit of Mr. Hallam, Jun. : On Monday evening, the 25th of May, will be presented, a comedy, (never performed in America, written by the author of The dramatist, Notoriety &c.) called, The rage. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The prisoner at large: or, The humours of Killarney. ..
Boston Theatre. : On Monday evening, Nov. 7, 1803. Will be presented ... a play in three acts (interspersed with songs, ) called the, Battle of Hexham; or, --Days of old. : Written by Coleman [i.e., Colman], the younger. ... To which [will be added] the Critic; or, --A trgedy [sic] rehearsed. ..
Boston Theatre. : On Monday, February third, will be performed the tragedy of Gustavus Vasa. : To which will be added, a farce, called Modern antiques: or, The merry mourners
By authority. At the theatre in Annapolis, by the American Company of Comedians, on Friday, April 25, 1783, will be presented (by particular desire) a tragedy, called Douglas. ... To which will be added, a pantomime entertainment, called, The witches, or, birth, death, and vagaries, of Harlequin. ...
By authority. At the theatre in Annapolis, by the American Company of Comedians, on Tuesday, April 22, 1783, will be presented a comedy, called A bold stroke for a wife. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The mock doctor, or, The dumb lady cured. ...
By authority. At the theatre in Annapolis, on Saturday, April 19, 1783. By the American Company of Comedians, will be presented a tragedy, called The Grecian daughter. ... To which will be added, an entertainment, called The lying valet. ...
By authority. At the theatre in Annapolis, on Wednesday April 23, 1783. By the American Company of Comedians, will be presented a tragedy (written by the author of Douglas) called The fatal discovery. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The cheats of Scapin. ...
By authority. By the Old American Company, on Monday, December, 17, (by particular desire) a comedy, called, The road to ruin. ... : To which will be added a comic opera, called, No song no supper. ..
By authority. By the Old American Company. : This present evening, Friday, October 29, 1790 ... will be presented, a comedy, (never performed here) written by a citizen of the United States, called The father: or, American shandyism. ... To which will be added ... The critic: or, A tragedy rehears'd. ..
By desire of the most Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons. : Theatre, Providence. This evening, June 24, 1796, will be presented a comedy, called The Jew, or, The benevolent Hebrew ..
By permission. At the theatre in Annapolis will be presented, on Tuesday, the 29th of October, 1782, a comedy called, The merchant of Venice. ... To which will be added, a farce, never performed there, called The ghost ...
By permission. Mr. Wall, comedian, from Annapolis, will present, on Friday evening the 28th of September 1781, at Mr. Lindsay's coffee-house, on Fell's-Point, a farrago of theatrical amusements ...
By permission. Mr. Wall, comedian, from Annapolis, will present, on Monday evening the 1st of October 1781, at Mr. Lindsay's coffee-house, on Fell's-Point, a medley of theatrical amusements ...
By permission. On Friday evening, being the 17th of August, 1781, will be presented, at the theatre, a medley of theatrical trifles, viz. The new lecture on heads, being the last time of performing it in Annapolis. ...
By permission. On Friday the twenty-second of June, Mr. Wall, from Annapolis, will present, at Mr. L'Argeau's dancing-room, a new lecture on heads, with entertainments ...
By permission. On Friday, the 1st of November 1782 will be presented at the theatre in Annapolis, The fair penitent. ... To which will be added a farce, called Lethe, or Aesop in the Shades. ...
By permission. On Saturday, the 2d of November 1782, will be presented, at the theatre in Annapolis, the tragedy of Venice preserved, or, A plot discovered. ... To which will be added a farce, called The lying valet. ...
By permission. On Thursday evening, the fifth of July, 1781, Mr. Wall, from Annapolis, will present, at Mr. Johnson's sail-warehouse, on Fell's-Point, a new lecture on heads, with entertainments ...
By permission. On Thursday, the 31st of October 1782, will be presented, at the theatre in Annapolis, The London merchant, or George Barnwell. ... To which will be added a comic piece written by Mr. Foote, called The Devil upon two sticks. ...
By permission. On Tuesday the third of July, 1781, will be delivered, at Mr. L'Argeau's dancing-room, the old lecture on heads, not performed here these eight years; with entertainments ...
By permission. On Wednesday evening the 3d of October 1781, will be presented, at Mr. Lindsay's coffee-house, on Fell's-Point, a medley of theatrical amusements ...
By permission. On Wednesday, the 30th of October, 1782, will be presented, at the theatre in Annapolis, a tragedy called, The revenge. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The apprentice. ...
By permission. On Wednesday, the 6th of November, 1782, will be presented, at the theatre in Annapolis, being the last time of performing there this season, a comedy called, The beaux stratagem. ... To which will be added a farce, called The wrangling lovers, or Like master like man. ...
By permission. On account of particular scenery that cannot be finished on Friday, the play Mahomet is obliged to be deferr'd, and in its stead ... a comedy, called The drummer; or The haunted house. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The apprentice. ...
By permission. Thursday September 20th, 1781. This evening will be presented, at the theatre, a medley of theatrical amusements. ...
By permission. Tuesday September 18th, 1781. This evening will be presented, at the theatre, a farrago of theatrical amusements, viz. An occasional prologue by Mr. Wall. The new lecture on heads. ...
By permission. on Friday evening, the 25th of October, 1782, the theatre at Annapolis will be opened with the tragedy of Douglass [i.e., Douglas]. ... To which will he [sic] added, a farce, called The mayor of Garrat. ...
Exhibition, at the Thespian Hotel, Pearl-Street, Albany. : A numerous company of rope dancers, from Paris, having lately arrived here ... offer their services to the public in a series of performances ..
For the benefit of Miss Hallam, and her two brothers, by a company of comedians from London, at the new theatre, in Water-Street, : this present evening (being the tenth of June, 1754) will be presented a new tragedy, called, The gamester. ... To which will be added, a farce, called, Miss in her teens. ..
For the benefit of Miss Storer. By authority. : Never acted there, by the American Company, at the theatre in Southwark, on Friday next, the thirtieth of March, will be presented, a comedy, written by Sir Richard Steele, called, The tender husband or The accomplish'd fools. ... To which will be added a farce, (not perform'd this season) called, Miss in her teens. ..
For the benefit of Miss Wall. (By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 6th of December, 1782, will be presented, the historical tragedy of King John. ... To which will be added, a farce, called Miss in her teens: or, The medley of lovers. ...
For the benefit of Mr. Darley. : On Friday evening, the 10th of April, 1807, will be presented, the celebrated comedy, of, The merry wives of Windsor. ... To which will be added, the celebrated comic opera, of, Lock and key
For the benefit of Mr. Heard. At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 11th of March, 1783, will be presented, a comedy, (never acted here) called The provok'd husband; or, A journey to London. ... To which will be added, a farce, (never acted here, written by the author of Zara) called The walking statue; or, The Devil in the wine-cellar! ...
For the benefit of Mr. Ryan. At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 15th of November, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. ... To which will be added, a comic piece (written by Mr. Foote) called The Devil upon two sticks ...
For the benefit of Mr. Shakespear. (By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 29th of November, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice ... To which will be added, a farce, called The Contract; or Better late than never. ...
For the benefit of Mr. Smith. (By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 27th of December, 1782, will be presented, the historical tragedy of Richard III. ... To which will be added, a farce, (never acted on the continent) called The Romance of an hour. ...
For the benefit of Mr. Street. (By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 22d of November, 1782, will be presented, the comedy of The West-Indian. ... To which will be added, a farce called High life below stairs. ...
For the benefit of Mr. Tilyard. (By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 31st of December, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. ... To which will be added, a farce called Chrononhotonthologos. ...
For the benefit of Mr. Tilyard. (By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 3d of December, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of Cato. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The wrangling lovers; or, Like master like man. ...
For the benefit of Mr. Wall. At the theatre in Baltimore, on Friday evening, the 3d of January, 1783, will be presented, a comedy of The constant couple; or, A trip to the jubilee. ... To which will be added, a farce, called Chrononhotonthologos. ...
For the benefit of Mr. Willis. (By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 19th of November, 1782, will be presented, the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. ... To which will be added, a farce, called High life below stairs. ...
For the benefit of Mrs. Elm. (By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 26th of November, 1782, will be presented, a comedy, called The recruiting officer. ... To which will be added, a farce, called The apprentice. ...
For the benefit of Mrs. Robinson. (By permission.) At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 17th of December, 1782, will be presented, the comedy, of The merchant of Venice. ... To which will be added, a farce, called Hob in the well; or, The country wake. ...
For the benefit of Mrs. Ryan. At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 18th of March, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy called--The Grecian daughter. ... To which will be added, a new pantomime entertainment, called Columbus; or, The discovery of America. ...
For the benefit of Mrs. Ryan. At the theatre in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, the 7th of January, 1783, will be presented, the tragedy of Tamerlane. ... To which will be added, a new pantomime entertainment, (never acted on the continent) called The witches; or, Birth, vagaries, and death of Harlequin. ...
For the benefit of Mrs. Upton, (being the last night of playing.) : By His Excellency's permission, at the Theatre in Nassau-Street, on Thursday the 20th of February, will be acted, a tragedy, (never played here) called Venice preserved, or A plot discovered. ..
For the benefit of the bridge. At the theatre in Baltimore, on Monday evening, the 31st of March, 1783, will be presented, a tragedy called--The siege of Damascus. The characters to be filled by a number of young gentlemen of the town, for the purpose of erecting a bridge over Jones's Falls, at the lower end of Baltimore-Street. To which will be added, a farce, called The mayor of Garratt. ...
For the benefit of the poor in spirit. By command of the Supreme Governor of the world, at the desire of all who "love his appearance." : At the Theatre of the Universe, on the evening of Time, will be performed, The great assize: or, Day of judgment. ... Tickets not transferable, and no money will be taken at the door, and all who are admitted into the galleries must be sprinkled with the Blood of Christ, and sealed with Immanuel's signet, ...
For the benefit of the poor. : Thursday, December 20, 1753. At the New Theatre in Nassau-Street. This evening will be presented, (being the last time of performing till the holidays, ) a comedy, called Love for love ... To which will be added, a ballad farce, called, Flora, or, Hob in the well
For the benefit of the widows and orphans of the Army. : On Monday next, the nineteenth instant, will be represented, at the theatre in Southwark, a comedy, called No one's enemy but his own, and The deuce is in him. : The characters by the officers of the Army and Navy. ..
Grand concert. : G. Pfeiffer, respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he intends giving a concert of vocal & instrumental music, on Monday, 5th of May, inst. at the Masonic Hall, kindly assisted by the principal professors and amateurs of the city. ... N.B. The performance to commence precisely at half past 7 o'clock. Tickets to be had at one dollar each, at Mr. Blake's musical repository, South Fifth-street; Mr. Willig's, South Fourth-street; Mr. Bacon's, nearly opposite; and at Mr. Anthony's, in Market near Third-street; at G. Pfeiffer's, No. 29 South Tenth-street; also at the hall on the night of performance.
Hay-Market Theatre. : On Monday evening, May 27th, 1799, will be presented (for the last time) the celebrated drama of The stranger; or, Misanthropy and repentance. Translated from the German of Kotesbue [sic]. ... : To which will be added (never performed in Boston) a comedy in 2 acts, called the Wandering Jew; or Love's masquerade. ..
Hay-Market Theatre. On Friday evening, September 15th, '97. : Will be presented, a comedy, called, The young Quaker; or, The fair American. ... To which will be added ... Don Juan; or, The libertine destroyed
Lailson's circus. : Near the former circus-----Petersburg. The performances on this evening, October 28, will commence with a grand display of horsemanship, by Messrs. Joseph, Herman, Lailson, Miss Vanice, Miss Lailson, and clown Mr. Sully. Feats on one horse, by Mr. Herman, ... Miss Vanice (the first equestrian female in America) will perform standing upon the horse in several pleasing attitudes, ... Miss Lailson, a child of six years of age, will perform several feats, upon one horse, ... Comic tricks and feats. ... Days of performance this week--every day. Tickets to be had at Mr. Humphrey Richards's, at the printing office, and at the ticket-office at the circus--Box 6s.--Pitt 4s. 6d.--No money to be received at the door. The doors to be opened at three, and the performance to begin at half past three o'clock. Children admitted for half price.
Last night of Mrs. Warren's engagement. : On Monday evening, the 2d March, 1807, will be presented, the celebrated tragedy of, Alexander the Great, or, The rival queens. ... To which will be added ... a new musical afterpiece ... by G. Colman, the younger ... called, We fly by night ..
Last night of performing this season, theatre Washington Hall, on Friday evening, June 14th, will be performed the celebrated comedy, of the Spoiled child ... : To which will be added, the musical drama of the Waterman, or First of August ..
Mr. & Mrs. Solomon. : Vocal performers from the southward, having performed their concerts in South-Carolina ... have now the honour of waiting on the ladies and gentlemen of Newburyport, for the purpose of performing them an amusement worthy the patronage of the public. This evening (Tuesday) April 22. A concert of vocal and instrumental music. ... interspersed with ...the Provoked husband ... Thomas and Sally
Mr. Carr's night, on Wednesday evening the 22d of April, will be performed, a comic opera, called The Highland reel. : ... After which, a pantomimic interlude, called Poor Jack, or, The sailor's landlady. With new music, and a compil'd naval overture, called, The sailor's medley, by Mr. Carr. To which will be added a musical after-piece, called The children in the wood. ..
Mr. Jones's benefit. Boston Theatre. Friday evening, November 4, 1796, : will be presented, for the first time this season, the celebrated opera, of Inkle & Yarico. ... To which will be added ... The first floor: or, The macaroni pastry cook
Never performed in Boston. : On Wednesday evening, Nov. 28, will be presented a drama in 5 acts, called Castle spectre. Written by the author of the celebrated novel, The monk. ..
Never performed in Boston. : On Wednesday evening, Nov. 28, will be presented a drama in 5 acts, called, The castle spectre. ... To which will be added, the musical entertainment of The double disguise
Never performed in Boston. Mr. Dickenson's benefit. : On Wednesday [i.e., Friday] evening, April 30, will be presented ... a new comedy just received from London, called, Liberal opinions; or, The school for prejudice. Written by Dibdin ... To conclude with ... Landing of our forefathers at Plymouth rock; --or, Harlequin Indian. ..
New Theatre. : On Wednesday evening, Feb. 27, will be presented, (for the second time here) a celebrated comedy called Cheap living. ... To which will be added, a farce, called Two strings to your bow; or, The female chevalier. ..
New Theatre. On Wednesday, evening, May 26, 1802, : will be presented ... a tragedy, (in five acts) called The mourning bride. (Written by Congreve.) ... To which will be added, a comedy ... (in 3 acts) called The London hermit; or, Rambles in Dorsetshire. (Written by O'Keefe [i.e., O'Keeffe]--author of The poor soldier, &c. ..
New York, March 1750. By His Excellency's permission; at the Theatre in Nassau-Street, on Monday evening next ... The Orphan ...
New theatre, Newbern. This evening, Friday March the 31st, 1797, : will be presented, a variety of entertainments, in five parts. ... Part I. Selected scenes from the musical entertainment of the Romp ..
New theatre, Providence. On Wednesday evening, September 16th, : will be presented, a tragedy (written by Addison) never performed here, called Cato. ... To which will be added ... the Witches: or, The enchanted cauldron
New theatre. For four weeks only. This evening, Monday, May 22, 1797. : Will be presented, a tragedy, called, The fair penitent. ... To which will be added ... Lock and key
New theatre. For four weeks only. This evening, Thursday, May 18, 1797. : Will be presented a tragedy, (never performed here) called Venice preserv'd; or, A plot discovered. ... To which will be added ... Seeing is believing. ... a new pantomime ballet dance ... called Dermot and Kathleen
New theatre. For four weeks only. This evening, Wednesday, May 17, 1797. : Will be presented a comedy, (in four acts) called The child of nature. ... a new pantomime ballet dance ... called Dermot and Kathleen. ... To which will be added, a comic opera ... The adopted child
New theatre. On Monday evening, October, 24, 1796, : will be presented, a celebrated new comedy (never performed here) called Love's frailties. Written by Thomas Holcroft ... To which will be added ... The Prize; or, 2, 5, 3, 8 ..
New theatre. On Monday, August 24, 1795. : will be presented a comedy, written by Shakespeare, called, The merchant of Venice. ... To which will be added ... The children in the wood. ..
New theatre. On Wednesday evening, October, 12, 1796, : will be presented, a tragedy, (not performed this season) called Othello; or, The Moor of Venice. ... To which will be added ... The purse; or, Benevolent tar
New theatre. The last night but two[.] On Tuesday, December 1, 1795, : will be presented, a tragedy, called Fontainville forest. (Founded on The romance of the forest) ... a new dance, called The fair. or, Village holiday ... To which will be added a musical drama, in one act called The purse; or, Benevolent tar. ..
New theatre. The last night[.] On Thursday, December 3, 1795, : will be presented, a comedy, called The school for scandal. ... To which will be added a comic opera, called The poor soldier. ..
New-Year's night. : On Thursday evening, Jan. 1st, 1807, will be presented, a play in five acts ... The glory of Columbia, her yeomanry. ... To which will be added, an afterpiece, called, 'Tis all a farce. ..
New-York, April 14, 1792. Theatre. Mrs. Gray's night. : On Monday evening, the 16th of April, will be presented, a comedy, called The beaux stratagem. ... To which will be added, a new pantomime entertainment, in grotesque characters, called, King of the genii: or, Harlequin Neptune. ..
New-York, December 10, 1791. : Theatre. By the Old American Company. On Monday evening, the 12th inst. will be presented, a comedy, (never performed here) called, the Recess: or, The mask'd apparition. ... To which will be added, a farce, called, High life below stairs
New-York, December 17, 1791. Theatre. : By the Old American Company. On Monday evening, the 19th inst. will be presented, a comedy, called The recess: or, The mask'd apparition ... To which will be added, (the fifth night, by desire) The prisoner at large: or, The humours of Killarney. ..
New-York, February 17, 1787. Theatre. : By the Old American Company. On Monday evening, being the 19th of February, will be performed, (by particular desire) a tragedy, called, The gamester. ... To which will be added, (never performed here) a comic opera, written by the author of The poor soldier. Called, The agreeable surprise ..
New-York, February 27, 1796. Theatre. : By the Old American Company. On Monday evening, the 29th of February, will be presented, a tragedy called, The Carmelite: or The shipwreck. ..
New-York, June 13, 1793. Theatre. : (Positively the last night of performing this season) on Friday evening the 14th of June, will be presented, a comedy, called, The road to ruin. ... To which will be added, a comic opera, called, Rosina; or, The reapers. ..
New-York, March 17, 1787. Theatre. By the Old American Company. : On Monday evening, being the 19th of March, (never performed in America, ) a comedy, (by Shakespeare) called, Much ado about nothing. ... To which will be added, The citizen ..
New-York, May 14, 1798. For the benefit of Mr. Milns, author of the Comet, &c. On Wednesday evening, May 16, will be presented, (for that night only this season) written by Mr. Milns, a new comedy, (never performed) called, Wives pleased and maids happy. ...
New-York, November 12, 1753. : By a company of comedians, at the New-Theatre, in Nassau-Street, this evening, being the 12th of November, will be presented, (by particular desire) an historical play call'd, King Richard III. ... To which will be added, a ballad farce call'd The Devil to pay
New-York, November 22, 1791 Theatre. : By the Old American Company. On Wednesday evening, the 23d inst. will be presented, a comedy, called, The chances, or The two Constantias. ... Dancing by Mr. Durang. To which will be added, a farce, called, The dead-alive, or, The double funeral.
New-York, October 2, 1797. New Theatre, Greenwhich-Street. : ... On Wednesday evening, the 4th of October, will be presented, (for the last time) a celebrated comedy, called, The way to get married. ... to which will be added (by particular desire, and for the last time) a grand serious pantomime ballet, called the Death of Captain Cook. ..
Newbern Theatre. Dr. Llewellyn Lechmere Wall, (of Orange County) will on Wednesday evening, the 16th or [sic] May, 1797 : ... perform a surprising cure for Scolding ... The whole to conclude with a dance call'd the Country wedding ..
On Friday next, the first day of May, at the theatre in Southwark, for the benefit of a public charity, will be represented, a comedy called The liar, : to which will be added, a farce called A trip to Scotland. : The characters by the officers of the Army and Navy. ..
On Friday next, the tenth day of April, at the theatre in Southwark, for the benefit of a public charity, will be represented, The wonder, a woman keeps a secret: : to which will be added A trip to Scotland. : The characters by the officers of the Army and Navy. ..
On Friday next, the twenty-fourth day of April, at the theatre in Southwark, for the benefit of a public charity, will be represented, a comedy called The wonder, a woman keeps a secret! : To which will be added, by particular desire, a farce called The mock doctor. : The characters by the officers of the Army and Navy. ..
On Monday next, the thirteenth day of April, at the theatre in Southwark, for the benefit of a public charity, will be represented, a comedy called The wonder, a woman keeps a secret! : To which will be added, A trip to Scotland. : The characters by the officers of the Army and Navy. ..
On Monday next, the thirtieth day of March, at the theatre in Southwark, for the benefit of a public charity, will be represented, the first part of King Henry IV. : To which will be added, a farce called Lethe. : The characters by the officers of the Army and Navy. ..
On Monday, the ninth day of March, at the theatre in Southwark, for the benefit of a public charity, will be represented a comedy called The inconstant. : To which will be added, The mock doctor. : The characters by the officers of the Army and Navy. ..
On Monday, the second day of March, at the theatre in Southwark, for the benefit of a public charity, will be represented a comedy called The constant couple. : To which will be added, The mock doctor. : The characters by the officers of the Army and Navy. ..
On Monday, the sixteenth day of March, at the theatre in Southwark, for the benefit of a public charity, will be represented a comedy called The inconstant. : To which will be added, The mock doctor. : The characters by the officers of the Army and Navy. ..
On Monday, the sixteenth day of March, at the theatre in Southwark, for the benefit of a public charity, will be represented a comedy called The inconstant. : To which will be added, a farce called Lethe. : The characters by the officers of the Army and Navy. ..
On Monday, the sixteenth instant, at the theatre in Southwark, for the benefit of a public charity, will be represented a comedy called The constant couple. : To which will be added, Duke and no duke. : The characters by the officers of the Army and Navy. ..
On Monday, the twenty-sixth instant, at the theatre in Southwark, for the benefit of a public charity, will be represented a comedy called The minor, : to which will be added, The deuce is in him. : The characters by the officers of the Army and Navy. ..
On Saturday next will be perform'd, by a society of ladies and gentlemen, at Faneuil-Hall, the tragedy of Zara: : the expences of the house being paid, the overplus will be apply'd to the benefit of the widows and children of the soldiers. ..
On Wednesday evening, 1st January, will be presented the tagedy [sic], of The Roman father: or, The deliverer of his country. : ... To which will be added a pantomine entertainment, called Gil Blas; or, The cave of the robbers. ... After which will be delivered, a monody on the death of General Washington, written by J. Lathrop, Esq. To be spoken by Mrs. Barrett ..
On Wednesday next, the sixth day of May, at the theatre in Southwark, for the benefit of a public charity, will be represented a comedy called The liar, : to which will be added, a farce called Duke and no duke. : The characters by the officers of the Army and Navy. ..
On Wednesday, the twenty-fifth day of March, at the theatre in Southwark, for the benefit of a public charity, will be represented, the first part of King Henry IV. : To which will be added, The mock doctor. : The characters by the officers of the Army and Navy. ..
Philadelphia theatre--Mr. Keene's third night. Monday evening, October 18, 1819, : will be presented ... a new pathetic melo-drama, (founded on The tales of my landlord) called The heart of Mid-Lothian; or, The lily of St. Leonards. Written by T. Dibdin ... : To which will be added, a favourite comic opera, called Paul & Virginia. Founded on the well known story by the celebrated St. Pierre. ..
Philadelphia theatre. By desire of many ladies and gentlemen. Monday evening, November 1, 1819, : will be presented, a favourite play, in 3 acts, interspersed with songs ... called The foundling of the forest. ... : After which, a grand historical and patriotic drama, called Sigesmar the Switzer; or, The Helvetian patriots. Written by C.E. Walker ..
Philadelphia theatre. By particular desire. Friday evening, November 12, 1819, : will be presented the comedy of The school for scandal. ... : After which ... a comic piece, called The anatomist, or, The sham doctor. Translated from a French piece by Moliere, entitled "Crispin me decin." ..
Philadelphia theatre. Doors will be opened at half past 5 ... Friday evening, October 22, 1819, : will be presented ... an historical play, in 5 acts, called The first part of Henry the Fourth; or, The humours of Sir John Falstaff. Written by Shakspeare. ... : [After] which ... a grand historical and patriotic drama, called [Si]gesmar the Switzer; [or, the] Helvetian patriots. ..
Philadelphia theatre. First night of The heart of Mid-Lothian. Friday evening, October 15, 1819, : will by presented ... a new pathetic melo-drama, (founded on The tales of my landlord) called The heart of Mid-Lothian; or The lily of St. Leonards. Written by Mr. T. Dibdin ... : Previous to which will be performed, the comic opera of The romp. ... : The evening's entertainments to conclude with the favourite farce of The sleeping draught. ..
Philadelphia theatre. First night this season of Marmion. Mr. Cooper's third night. Friday evening, Nov. 19, 1819, : will be presented the new heroic tragedy, in 5 acts ... called Marmion, or, The Battle of Flodden Field. Founded on Walter Scott's celebrated poem of that name. Written by J.N. Barker, Esquire ..
Philadelphia theatre. First time on this stage. Saturday evening, Nov. 13, 1819, : will be performed, a new tragic play, (in 3 acts) called The bride of Abydos. Written by William Dimond ... : After which, the farce of The sleeping draught. ..
Philadelphia theatre. First time this season. Monday evening, Nov. 29, 1819, : will be performed ... the new comedy, called The green man. Translated from the French by R. Jones, Esq. ... : After the play, a new comic Spanish ballet, called Love among the roses. ... : To which will be added, the comic opera of Lock & key. ..
Philadelphia theatre. Friday evening, Dec. 31, 1819, : will be performed ... the comedy of Speed the plough. ... : After which, the comic opera of Turn out. ..
Philadelphia theatre. Friday evening, December 3, 1819, : will be presented ... a new tragic play, founded on fact, called Fazio, or, The Italian wife. Written by H. Millman [i.e., Milman], Esq. ... : After which, a new comic piece ... called A Roland for an Oliver. Written by Thomas Morton, Esq. ..
Philadelphia theatre. Last night of Mr. & Mrs. Bartley's engagement. Monday evening, Dec. 20, 1819, : will be performed [the] tragedy, called Jane Shore ... : After which the farce of Ways and means; or, A trip to Dover. ..
Philadelphia theatre. Last night of Mr. Keene's engagement. Monday evening, October 25, 1819, : will be presented a comic opera, (in 3 acts) called The duenna; or, the double elopement. Written by R.B. Sheridan ... : To which will be added the farce, (in one act) called The mayor of Garrat [sic]. ..
Philadelphia theatre. Monday evening, December 6, 1819, : will be performed ... a new musical drama, in three acts, called Rob Roy Macgregor; or, Auld lang syne. ... written by J. Pocock, Esq. ... : After which, a new musical drama, called The libertine. ..
Philadelphia theatre. Monday evening, November 8, 1819, : will be acted the comedy of Town & country; or, Which is best? Written by T. Morton ... : After which the popular melo-drama of The miller and his men. ..
Philadelphia theatre. Monday evening, October 11, 1819, : will be presented ... a new melo-dramatic opera, in 3 acts, called The Devil's bridge. ... : After which the favorite farce, called The village lawyer. ..
Philadelphia theatre. Mr. & Mrs. Bartley's last night but one. Saturday evening, Dec. 18, 1819, : will be performed, the new comedy, called The green man. ... : After which, the comedy in 2 acts, called The wedding day. Written by Mrs. Inchbald. ..
Philadelphia theatre. Mr. & Mrs. Bartley's second night. Friday evening, December 10, 1819, : will be performed a favourite play, (written by William Dimond ...) called Adrian and Orrilla [sic]; or, A mother's vengeance. ... : After the play, a new comic Spanish ballet, called Love among the roses. ... : After which the farce of Ways and means; or, A trip to Dover. ..
Philadelphia theatre. Mr. & Mrs. Bartley's third night. Saturday evening, Dec. 11, 1819, : will be performed the comedy of The jealous wife written by George Colman, Esq. ... : After which, the farce of Blue devils. ..
Philadelphia theatre. Mr. Bartley's benefit. Wednesday evening, Dec. 15, 1819, : will be performed the tragedy of Macbeth. ... : To which will be added the comedy, in 2 acts, called Three weeks after marriage; or, What we must all come to. ..
Philadelphia theatre. Mr. Keene's benefit ... Wedneday [sic] evening, Oct. 27, 1819, : will be presented a new melo-dramatic opera, in 3 acts, called The Devil's bridge. ... : After which, a new musical drama, called The libertine. ..
Philadelphia theatre. Never performed here. Friday evening, Dec. 24, 1819, : will be performed a new drama, called She would be a soldier, or, The plains of Chippewa. Written by M.M. Noah, Esq. ..
Philadelphia theatre. Never performed here. Friday evening, Oct. 29, 1819, : will be presented ... a new comedy, called Wanted a wife! Or, A checque on my banker. Written by Mr. William Moncrief. ... : After which the melo-drama of Ella Rosenberg. Written by the author of Raising the wind, The world, Turn out, &c. &c. ..
Philadelphia theatre. Saturday evening, December 4, 1819, : will be performed ... a new comedy, called Wanted a wife!, or, A checque on my banker. Written by Mr. William Moncrief. ... : After which ... a new pathetic melo-drama, (founded on The tales of my landlord) called The heart of Mid-Lothian; or, The lily of St. Leonards. Written by T. Dibdin ..
Philadelphia theatre. Saturday evening, Oct. 30, 1819, : will be presented a tragedy, called Jane Shore ... : After which the comic opera of Love laughs at locksmiths. Written by George Colman, Esq. ..
Philadelphia theatre. Saturday evening, October 23, 1819, : will be presented ... the comedy of The soldier's daughter. ... : After which ... a grand melo-dramatic romance, in 4 acts, called Zembuca; or, The net-maker and his wife. ..
Philadelphia theatre. Second time here. Friday evening, November 5, 1819, : will be presented ... a new comedy, called Wanted a wife; or, A checque on my banker. Written by Mr. William Moncrief. ... : After which ... the melo-drama of The forest of Bondy; or, The dog of Montargis. ..
Philadelphia theatre. Second time here. Monday evening, Dec. 27, 1819, : will be performed a new drama, called She would be a soldier, or, The plains of Chippewa. Written by M.M. Noah, Esq. ..
Philadelphia theatre. The public are respectfully informed that the profits of this evening's entertainment will be offered in aid of such of the poor of Baltimore, as have suffered by the late calamity. Wednesday evening, Nov. 3, 1819, : will be presented ... a comedy, called The follies of a day; or, The marriage of Figaro. Written by Beaumarchais, and translated by Mr. Holcroft ... : After which ... a new pathetic melo-drama, (founded on The tales of my landlord[)] called The heart of Mid-Lothian; or, The lily of St. Leonards. Written by T. Dibdin ..
Philadelphia theatre. Thursday evening, Dec. 23, 1819, : will be presented a musical drama, (in 3 acts) called Guy Mannering; or, The gypsy's prophecy. ... : After which, the melo-drama of Sigesmar the Switzer; or, The Helvetian patriots. Written by C.E. Walker ..
Philadelphia theatre. Wednesday evening, Dec. 1, 1819, : will be presented the celebrated comedy of The merry wives of Windsor. Written by Shakspeare. ... : After which, ... the favourite melo-drama called A tale of mystery. ..
Philadelphia theatre. Wednesday evening, Dec. 29, 1819, : will be performed ... a celebrated tragedy, called George Barnwell; or, The London merchant. ... : After the tragedy a new comic Spanish ballet, called Love among the roses. ... : After which, the comic opera of My grandmother; or, The living picture. ..
Philadelphia theatre. Wednesday evening, Nov. 10, 1819, : will be performed ... a new comedy, called Wanted a wife; or, A checque on my banker. Written by Mr. William Moncrief. ... : After which, a grand melo-dramatic romance, called The broken sword. Written by William Diamond [i.e., Dimond], Esq. ..
Philadelphia theatre. Wednesday evening, Oct. 13, 1819, : will be performed, a new tragedy, in 5 acts ... called Brutus, or, The fall of Tarquin. Written by Mr. John Howard Payne ... : After which, the comic opera of The poor soldier. ..
Philadelphia theatre. Wednesday evening, Sept. 29, 1819, : will be presented, Shakspeare's comedy of Much ado about nothing. ... : After which the comic opera, called Of age to-morrow. ..
Reading Theatre, (under the direction of Mr. M'Grath.) : On Thursday evening, February 7, will be acted, the moral and historical play of George Barnwell, or, The London merchant. Preceding the play, will be spoken, a humorous prologue, in character of an American tar. After the play, Brother M'Grath will have the honor of delivering a Masonic address, in his character of a Master Mason. Song---by Mrs. M'Grath:---"I'd rather be excus'd"! To which will be added, the American farce of The true born Yankee, or, A trip to New-York; with songs incidental to the piece. The whole to conclude with "Bucks have at ye all!" By Mr. Morton. Characters, in play and farce, by Mr. M'Grath, Mr. Morton, Mr. Ormsby, Mrs. M'Grath, &c. The curtain to be raised at half past six o'clock. Tickets, at half a dollar each, to be had of Mr. Barr, of Mr. M'Grath, and at Mr. Schneider's printing-office. No money to be taken by the door-keeper. In order to accommodate families, children under ten years of age will be admitted on half-tickets at half price.
The Last night but four of performing [for the] benefit of Mr. Hump[hrey?] and the distressed family [of] Mr. Ryan, prom[oter?]. : The nights of performing for the remaining will be Tuesday, [illegible] Saturday. On Thursday evening, the 18th of June, will [be presented] a celebrated comedy, called, The benevolent merchant. Written by the author of The clandestine marriage, &c. ... To which will be added, a dramatic piece, in three acts, called, The critic: or, A tragedy rehears'd. ..
The Last night of performing. By authority. At the theatre in Annapolis, by the American Company of Comedians, on Saturday, April 26, 1783, will be presented a comedy, called The West-Indian. ... To which will be added, a farce, called Catherine and Petruchio, or, The taming of the shrew. ...
The Last night. Mr. Reinagle's benefit. : On Saturday evening, May 25th, will be presented, a celebrated comedy ... called Lovers' vows. ... To which will be added, a new grand dramatic romance, called Blue-beard; or Female curiosity. Written by George Colman, (the younger) Esq[.] ..
The Petersburg theatre. : On Wednesday evening, November 13, 1799, will be presented, a favorite comedy in four acts, called The child of nature or, The happy discovery. ..
The Public are respectfully informed, that for the remainder of the season the doors of the theatre [will] be open at half past 5 and the curtain will rise at half past 6 o'clock precisely. : United States' Theatre, city of Washington. On Monday evening, Sept. 1st 1800, will be presented a new comedy, in five acts (never acted here) called The secret; or, Partnership dissolved. Written by Edward Morris, Esq. ... To which will be added, a favourite farce, called The positive man; or, Sailors on shore. Written by O'Keffe [sic] ..
The last night but one[.] On Wednesday, December 2, 1795, : will be presented, a celebrated comedy ... called, The rage! ... To which will be added, a pantomime, called Harlequin shipwreck'd; or, The grateful lion. ... To conclude with a grand dance ..
The last night for this week. Mr. S. Powell's benefit. : On Wednesday evening, March 20, will be presented, a celebrated comedy, second time in Boston, called the Stranger, or, Misanthropy and repentance. ... To which will be added ... Inkle & Yarico
The last night of performance at Edenton, this season. : On Thursday evening, the 20th of July, 1797, will be exhibited, the beauties of the comic opera Inkle and Yarico. ... To which will be added ... Wrangling lovers, or, Like master like man. ... Shakespeare's Seven ages, or All the world's a stage ..
Theatre! Eleventh night. At Washington-Hall, : on Friday evening, July 14th, 1797, will be presented that elegant and muh [sic] admired comedy, called The child of nature. ... End of comedy, Mr. Jones will endeavour to explain to the audience What a woman is like. After which, Mrs. Graupner will sing the popular hunting song of Tally ho! To which will be added, the humourous musical entertainment of the Romp: or, A cure for the spleen. ...
Theatre, Frederick-Town. By Mr. M'Grath's Company of Comedians. : Mr. Fitzgerald and Miss Kitely's night. On Thursday evening, March the 10th, will be presented, the celebrated comedy of the Contrast. ... To which will be added ... the Agreeable surprise. ..
Theatre--Newport. Positively the last night of performance this season in Newport. : On Friday evening, August 30, 1816, will be presented ... the favorite new melo drama, in three acts, called Magpie & maid, or, Which is the thief? ... To which will be added, a favorite afterpiece, called Plot and counterplot, or, The portrait of Cervantes. ..
Theatre. Commencement. Never performed here, : on Wednesday evening, September 5, will be presented, the very popular comedy of The soldier's daughter. Written by A. Cherry ... End of the commedy, a comic pantomime dance, called The fop's caricature ... To which will be added, the celebrated musical entertainment of The wags of Windsor. Written by the author of The poor gentleman. ..
Theatre. For the benefit of Mr. Fennell. : On Saturday evening, October 18th, 1806, will be presented, Shakespeare's celebrated tragedy, of Othello, Moor of Venice. ... To which will be added, the favorite opera, of The agreeable surprize
Theatre. Last night but one. Of Mr. & Mrs. Bartley's appearance. : The ladies and gentlemen of Petersburg, are respectfully informed that after this week, the theatre will be closed for a short period--until the company returns from Richmond. : For the benefit of Mrs. Bartley. On Friday evening, May 21st, 1819, will be presented, Murphey's [sic] tragedy of the Grecian daughter. ... : To which will be added, a petit comedy called Three weeks after marriage. ..
Theatre. Newport. Mr. Villiers' night. : On Monday evening, October 6, 1800. Will be presented a tragedy, --(never performed here)--called The prodigal: or, The fatal effects of gaming
This evening, March 27th, will be presented, the celebrated tragedy, in 5 acts, called, David and Goliah ...
To all lovers of wit, satire, character and sentiment. At the Newbern Theatre. : Llewellyn L. Wall, Mrs. Douglas and family, &c. will exhibit on Saturday evening, the 13th of May, 1797: an Antidote for the spleen ... Dish of all sorts ... Elegant scenes selected from the dramatic poets ..
Ventriloquism. : Mr. & Mrs. Potter, beg leave most respectfully to inform the ladies and gentlemen of [blank] that they will give an evening's brush to sweep away care; or, a medley to please ..
[... Theatre. Newport. This evening will be presented a favourite comedy ... call'd Barnaby Brittle; or A wife at her wit's end ... ] After which, dancing on the tight rope, by Mons. Placide and Tronche ... The whole will conclude with a favourite farce.--Called, All the world's a stage ...
Washington Theatre. (By desire.) : On Tuesday evening, June 22, 1813, will be presented the play of The point of honour; or, A school for soldiers. ... In act third, a military procession, and the preparatory ceremonies to the execution of a deserter. End of the play, a divertisement, composed by Mr. Francis, called Rural grace: in which the Misses Abercrombie will introduce the celebrated Wreath pas de deux and other dances. ... To conclude with a grand garland dance, ...

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