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Concert Hall! Chestnut Street. Friday and Saturday evenings January 15th and 16th, 1864, and matinee Saturday afternoon: The juvenile wonder of the age, Sawnee! The contraband known as the human organ! Who escaped with Gen. Banks from Virginia, will have the honor of giving his first entertainments as above, in Philadelphia, on which occasion he expects to he [sic] assisted by several other contrabands. Prof. Halsey at the conlusion [sic] of the contraband entertainment, will administer his laughing gas: to such of the audience as wish to partake of it, or witness its pleasing effects upon others
Sawnee
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African American Entertainers; African Americans; Broadsides; Entertainment Evens; Freedmen; Nitrous Oxide; Pennsylvania; Phialdelphia; Philadelphia; Playbills
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third: Saturday evening, December 24, 1864 Grand holiday pantomime, Cinderella, or The harlequin prince with new scenery, tricks, transformations, &c. Programme. ... The truants, ... To conclude with the grand fairy operatic pantomime of Cinderella! or, The harlequin prince. ... Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8 Don't forget Monday afternoon--the great Christmas pantomime at 2 o'clock. Children admitted with their parents at 15 cents each, secure your seats early in the day
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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African Americans; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pantomime (Christmas Entertainment); Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third: Tuesday, January 3d, 1865. Immense success!!! Houses crowded nightly! by the beauty & fashion of the city Programme. ... Paddy's wedding, ... To conclude with the grand fairy operatic pantomime of Cinderella! or, The harlequin prince. ... Saturday evening, Jan. 7th, benefit of J.P. Reese. Cards of admission, 25 cents Children will be admitted during the holidays, with their parents, at 15 cts. Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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African Americans; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pantomime (Christmas Entertainment); Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third: Wednesday, Jan'y 4th, 1865. Triumph! Come to-night!! Programme. ... Paddy's wedding, ... To conclude with the grand fairy operatic pantomime of Cinderella! or, The harlequin prince. ... Friday evening, Jan 6th, 1865, benefit of J. Wallace Saturday evening, Jan. 7th, benefit of J.P. Reese! Cards of admission, 25 cents Children will be admitted during the holidays, with their parents, at 15 cts. Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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African Americans; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pantomime (Christmas Entertainment); Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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Grand variety concert for two nights only: on Tuesday & Wednesday even'gs, Jan. 26 & 27 by Sam'l J. Murphy's Variety Company ... Programme. ... Minstrels! ... Turning the tables! ... To conclude with a celebrated walk-around composed expressly for this company. To-morrow evening will be another entertainment, with an entire change of programme. Cards of admission, 25 cts. to be had at the door. Front seats reserved for ladies. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance commences at 8
Murphy's Variety Company
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Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Jugglers; Minstrel Shows; Playbills
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Wit, humor & sentiment Fun for the million! Grand musical soiree!: Immediately after the performance of the Great Show is concluded, there will be a grand Ethiopian performance in this canvas by a full band of serenaders, who will appear in a great variety of their unequaled impersonations of Southern life! In addition to the usual force of similar concerns, the following stars will appear: Old Bob Sheppard, ... Harry Enochs, ... Wm. Lacont, ... Jno. Kelchner, ... Joe Nosher ... Admission only 15 cts. Children 10 cts
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third: Friday evening, Decem'r 30th, 1864, immense success of the holiday pantomime!! Ladies and their children out en masse. Children will be admitted during the holidays, with their parents, at 15 cts. Programme. ... That's my boy. ... To conclude with the grand fairy operatic pantomime of Cinderella! or, The harlequin prince. ... Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8 Second day performance Monday, January 2d, 1865, order of the day--The pantomime of Cinderella will be performed at 10 o'clock, A.M., especially for the poor, who are unable to spend their money for amusements. A few reserved seats for those who wish to pay. The proceeds to be devoted to the poor. Immediately after this performance, 2000 loaves of fresh hot bread! will be distributed to the poor. A grand extra afternoon performance, half-past 2 o'clock, when the minstrels will perform and the pantomime will be presented
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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African Americans; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pantomime (Christmas Entertainment); Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Poor; Services For
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third: Monday, January 2d, 1865. Grand gala day Morning performance for the poor! Doors open at 10 o'clock. Commence at half past 10. The poor admitted free A few seats reserved for those who can pay. 2000 loaves of fresh hot bread! will be distributed to the poor, immediately after the morning performance. Afternoon performance! Doors open at quarter of 2 o'clock. Commence at half-past 2. Programme. ... Paddy's wedding, ... To conclude with the grand fairy operatic pantomime of Cinderella! or, The harlequin prince. ... Cards of admission, 25 cents Children will be admitted during the holidays, with their parents, at 15 cts. Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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African Americans; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pantomime (Christmas Entertainment); Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Poor; Services For
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third: Saturday evening, Decem'r 31, 1864, unprecedented success of Sanford's Troupe and the holiday pantomime. Programme. ... That's my boy. ... To conclude with the grand fairy operatic pantomime of Cinderella! or, The harlequin prince. ... Cards of admission, 25 cents Children will be admitted during the holidays, with their parents, at 15 cts. Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8 Second day performance Monday, January 2d, 1865, order of the day--The pantomime of Cinderella will be performed at 10 o'clock, A.M., especially for the poor, who are unable to spend their money for amusements. A few reserved seats for those who wish to pay. The proceeds to be devoted to the poor. Immediately after this performance, 2000 loaves of fresh hot bread! will be distributed to the poor. A grand extra afternoon performance, half-past 2 o'clock, when the minstrels will perform and the pantomime will be presented. On Monday next, the learned dog, Lilly Dale
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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African Americans; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pantomime (Christmas Entertainment); Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Poor; Services For
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third: Thursday evening, Dec'r 29th, 1864, immense success of the holiday pantomime!! Ladies and their children out en masse. Children will be admitted during the holidays, with their parents, at 15 cts. Programme. ... That's my boy. ... To conclude with the grand fairy operatic pantomime of Cinderella! or, The harlequin prince. ... Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8 Second day performance Monday, January 2d, 1865, order of the day--The pantomime of Cinderella will be performed at 10 o'clock, A.M., especially for the poor, who are unable to spend their money for amusements. A few reserved seats for those who wish to pay. The proceeds to be devoted to the poor. Immediately after this performance, 2000 loaves of fresh hot bread! will be distributed to the poor. A grand extra afternoon performance, half-past 2 o'clock, when the minstrels will perform and the pantomime will be presented
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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African Americans; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pantomime (Christmas Entertainment); Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Poor; Services For
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third: Tuesday evening, December 27, 1864 Grand holiday pantomime, Cinderella, or The harlequin prince Children will be admitted during the holidays, with their parents, at 15 cts. Programme. ... The truants, ... To conclude with the grand fairy operatic pantomime of Cinderella! or, The harlequin prince. ... Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8 Second day performance Monday, January 2d, 1865, order of the day---Bread to the poor at 11 o'clock. Afternoon performance at quarter-past 2 o'clock. Evening, at half-past 7
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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African Americans; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pantomime (Christmas Entertainment); Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Poor; Services For
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Group portrait of women minstrels in blackface and costumes
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Blackface Entertainers; Gelatin Silver Prints; Group Portraits; Minstrels; Portrait Photographs; Signs (Notices); United States; Women; Women Entertainers
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Canterbury Music Hall! North-West corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets: Admission, 10 and 15 cents Grand and monster company Greatest place of amusement in the city. A monster programme by the Canterbury star troupe! In the production of which they will eclipse all previous efforts. Open every night! Alpha-beat-'em. Attraction being charmed, does even folly good. He intends, joyfully, keenly, laughingly, manfully, nimbly, openly, purely, quaintly, richly, successfully to use vigor, waggery, xenophene, yearnings and zaneys whimsicalities, on this great occasion. ... For further particulars see programmes of the day
Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Canterbury Music Hall N.W. corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets: Gardiner & Enochs, proprietors Benefit of Uncle John Weaver Mr. Weaver begs leave to inform his friends (if he has any) that his benefit, through the kindness of Messrs. Gardiner & Enochs, will take place Thursday evening, Jan. 15th, 1863 on which occasion he will appear in the laughable musical vaudeville of La Chalet: or The soldier's return. ... A host of volunteers will not appear on this occasion, as Uncle John thinks that the Canterbury Company is a "host" in themselves, combining, as it does, the pride of the profession ... Come one! Come all Tickets to be had everywhere from my friends and the rest of mankind Principal depot for the sale of tickets, Earle's State House Saloon North-west corner of Sixth and Chestnut Streets. Special agent, Bill Fisher For further particulars, see performance
Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Canterbury Music Hall, N.W. cor. 5th & Chestnut: Lessee and proprietor John H. Chilcott ... Programme. ... Canterbury Minstrels. ... Challenge jig, ... Surprise party, ... Schemmerhorn's boy! ... The whole to conclude with the plantation festival, entitled U.S.A. Look out for Thursday evening, when J.H. Jefferson, from Maguire's Opera House, will make his first appearance in this city in a roaring farce. Remember, Monday, Oct. 24th, when the world-renowned Scotch nightingale, will make her 1st appearance, Miss Kate A. Bell. Prices of admission. Private boxes, $2. Single seats, 50e [sic]. Parquet, 20c. First tier, 10c. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performances commence at quarter-past 8 The bar is stocked with the choicest liquors and cigars. Polite waiters in attendance
Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Canterbury Music Hall! Saville Buildings, cor. of Sixth and Market Sts: Admission, 10 and 15 cents Grand and monster company Greatest place of amusement in the city. A monster programme by the Canterbury star troupe! Open every night! Alpha-beat-'em. Attraction being charmed, does even folly good. He intends, joyfully, keenly, laughingly, manfully, nimbly, openly, purely, quaintly, richly, successfully to use vigor, waggery, xenophene, yearnings and zaneys whimsicalities, on this great occasion. ... Grand matinee every Saturday afternoon for the accommodation of ladies and children
Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Canterbury Music Hall! Saville Buildings, cor. of Sixth and Market Sts: Admission, 10 and 15 cents Grand monster company Greatest place of amusement in the city. A monster programme by the Canterbury star troupe! Opening night, Friday, Feb'y 6th, 1863. Open every night! Alpha-beat-'em. Attraction being charmed, does even folly good. He intends, joyfully, keenly, laughingly, manfully, nimbly, openly, purely, quaintly, richly, successfully to use vigor, waggery, xenophene, yearnings and zaneys whimsicalities, on this great occasion. ... Grand matinee every Saturday afternoon for the accommodation of ladies and children
Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Continued success Crowded houses. Open every night: The best company in the city Look at the names: Miss Anna Winslow in a choice selection of songs. Miss Kate Clare in popular acts and champion jigs. Miss Ella Ogden, the popular young vocalist. Miss Anna Clare, the favorite and faney [sic] danseuse. Bob Sheppard! in his popular acts, and his celebrated and unrivaled scene of Old Bob Ridley. Bob Harrison, the most versatile performer on the stage, and the ne plus ultra of darkies. M.A. Leavitt, balladist and Ethiopian comedian. Geo. Burton in his unparalleled impalement act! The most startling performance on record. F. Solomon, violinist. J. Londman, violinist. Prof. Rodman, bass. Admission: 10 and 15 cents Private boxes, single seats, 50 cents
Coates Street Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Entertainment and concert to be given in Franklin Hall: Sixth Street below Arch, on Saturday evening, October 31st, 1863. Fun! Fun!! Fun!!! Look at the talent: Harry Hutchins, the young comic singer and comedian. Martin Joyce, the great clog dancer. Mast. E. Sumner, the champion drummer. H. Lamar, favorite balladist. Hugh O'Neil, the great flutist. J. Miller, in his great song and dance. E. Martin, the wonderful gymnast. J. Lloyd, J. Sykes, and others. Programme for this evening. ... Shaving a substitute! ... To conclude with the negro farce of The carte de visite mania! ... Tickets, 15 cents Front seats reserved for ladies. Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Entertainment commences at 8 Polite ushers in attendance
Franklin Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Fattie Stewart's Apollo Free Concert Hall: Fattie Stewart, proprietor J.E. Gilligan, stage manager Prof. Robinson, leader of orchestra Read the names: Miss Kate Covington, Miss Louisa, Miss Henrietta, J.F. Mullin, John T. Mason, T.S. Matthews, F. Alexander, Mr Morton, Mast. Tommy, Mr Robinson, Mr Smyth, Fattie Stewart! Programme for this evening ... Amateur's rehearsal ... Grand posturing act, ... Tricks upon travelers ... Handy Andy, ... The whole to conclude with a new plantation festival by the knights of the cork Admission, ten cents including refreshment ticket, doors open at 7. Commence quarter to 8 No boys admitted. Best of liquors, cigars and lager beer, constantly on hand at the bar
Fattie Stewart's Apollo Free Concert Hall
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