Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's King John, 1830-ca.1890.

Tremont Theatre (Boston, Mass.)

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The Tremont Theatre (1827–1843) on 88 Tremont Street was a playhouse in Boston, Masschusetts. The Tremont never turned a profit during its 16-year running, despite the owners bringing in theatrical figures such as Junius Brutus Booth, Charlotte Cushman, George Washington Dixon, Fanny Elssler, Edwin Forrest, John Gilbert, Charles and Fanny Kemble, and Thomas D. Rice. Around the year 1829, Tom Comer served as musical director. In 1841 leading British actors John and Charlotte Vandenhoff appeared ...

Addis, J. B.

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Boston Theatre (Washington Street, Boston, Mass.)

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The Boston Theatre on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts, opened 11 September 1854 and was the second Boston Theatre in this location, rebuilt after the first structure was razed in 1852. The playhouse was designed by Edward and James Cabot and Jonathan Preston from plans by Henri Noury and it seated 3000. From the guide to the Boston Theatre (Washington Street, Boston, Mass.) orchestra music, ca. 1860-1900., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Libr...

New College (University of Oxford)

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Princess's Theatre (London, England)

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Durang, Charles F.

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Davenport, Edward Loomis, 1815-1877

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American actor. From the description of Clipped signature, dated [n.p., London?, 1853[?], [1853?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270565385 ...

Preston, Robert John.

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Gann, Louisa Mary Ann, b.1826.

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Hamblin, Thomas.

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Ludlow, Noah Miller, 1795-1886

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American actor-manager, Ludlow toured extensively in the American South and West. He managed theatres in St. Louis, Mo., New Orleans, La., Mobile, Ala., and other cities. From the description of Papers of Noah Miller Ludlow, 1810-1896 (inclusive), 1835-1885 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 612377274 ...

Williams, John Guilfoyle

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Union soldier, member of the 95th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers; from Philadelphia, Pa. From the description of Diary, 1865. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 154271041 From the description of Diary, 1865. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20504656 John Williams was a storekeeper in Middletown (Pa.). From the description of Daybook and ledger, 1773-1774. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 154298281...

Bowery Theatre (New York, N.Y.)

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Stephens, William H. (William Henry)

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Barry, Thomas, 1798-1876.

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California Theatre (San Francisco).

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Shaw, Eliza Mary Ann, 1817-1873.

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Bennett, James W.

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Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868

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Charles Kean was a Shakespearean actor. He was married to the actress Ellen Tree Kean. From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1849. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155886057 English actor and theater manager Charles Kean was the second son of actor Edmund Kean. An excellent student, Charles was compelled to become an actor to support his family after the separation of his parents. He found success as an actor in Ireland and America, and ...

Barrett, Lawrence, 1838-1891

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Lawrence Barrett was manager of his own dramatic company. From the description of Agreement between Lawrence Barrett and Fred C. Mosley [manuscript], 1882 June 10. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 281643577 Lawrence Barrett, actor. John Weiss, Reverend, lecturer and scholar on Shakespeare. From the description of Letter to John Weiss, 1873-1876. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 41416811 American author and actor. From ...

Melville, C. P. (Charles Peter), 1951-

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Gilbert, John, 1810-1889

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John Gibbs Gilbert (February 27, 1810 – June 17, 1889) was an American stage actor whose real name was Gibbs. Born in Boston, he made his first appearance there at the Tremont Theatre, in 1828, as Jaffier in Otway's Venice Preserved. His original aim was to be a tragedian, but while on a tour through the South and West, the success of his Sir Anthony Absolute, Master Walter, etc., convinced him that his true bent was for "old men" parts, and he soon became the leading American actor in that l...

Smith, Sol. (Solomon), 1801-1869

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American actor and manager. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Philadelphia, to Messrs. Carey and Hart [Philadelphia publishing firm], 1847 Sept. 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270663650 ...

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

Brougham, John, 1810-1880

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American actor and dramatist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to Mr. Jackson, [no year] Apr. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270623441 Actor, playwright and theater manager, London and New York. From the description of A Douglass to the fray, [no date] / by John Brougham. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 27731675 John Brougham was an actor and dramatist who brought a great variety of theatre to the...

Irving, H. B. (Henry Brodribb), 1870-1919

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