Historical Theatre Programs

Vintage theatrical programs featuring performances and advertisements from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, showcasing cultural entertainment.

I wish I was back on Broadway, 1899. Additional, A gay little blonde soubrette the kind that you've often met. First line of song, 1899, New York, Publisher, Sol Bloom. Songs, Women singers, Actresses -- 1890-1899, Broadway (New York, N.Y.), 1890-1899., 4 p. ; 33 cm

Bohemian girl , Entertainment, Balfe, M. W. Michael William, 1808-1870. Bohemian girl, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

Chas. Frohman's Company presenting a grand double bill Chums & Jane , Entertainment, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

As you like it , Entertainment, Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. As you like it, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

Chas. Frohman's Company presenting a grand double bill Chums & Jane , Entertainment, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

The mascot , Entertainment, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

Di poylishe aseneh: in 3 aen mi eyn epilog Polish wedding פוילישע חתונה פראגראמקע. Thomashefsky, Bores, 1866-1939. Theater programs, Programs, Photographs, Portraits, Plans. 1914. Dorot Jewish Division. Jewish arts, Yiddish drama, Theater, Yiddish

Patience or Bunthorne's bride , Entertainment, Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900. Patience, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

Prof. Adolf Nichols and orchestra , Entertainment, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

The crust of society the original version of the the famous play-John Stetson's Company of Players , Entertainment, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

I wish I was back on Broadway, 1899. Additional, A gay little blonde soubrette the kind that you've often met. First line of song, 1899, New York, Publisher, Sol Bloom. Songs, Women singers, Actresses -- 1890-1899, Broadway (New York, N.Y.), 1890-1899., 4 p. ; 33 cm

The maid of Seville , Entertainment, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

La Musique populaire, Vol. 3, no. 62. text. Periodicals. 1882-12-21. Music Division. Music

The maid of Seville , Entertainment, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

Der gays fun sho: drama in 3 aen mi a prolog Spirit of the city Nyu Yor lakh un veyn גייסט פון שטאט פראגראמקע ניו יארק לאכט און וויינט. Dymow, Ossip, 1878-1959. Theater programs, Programs, Photographs, Portraits, Plans. 1917. Dorot Jewish Division. Jewish arts, Yiddish drama, Theater, Yiddish

Musical observer, Vol. 6, no. 2. text. Periodicals. 1912-02. Music Division. Music

Magic poster - Prince Kar-Mi, Selma and Co. Joseph B. Hallworth (1872-1956)

Robin Hood,The Robin Hood Opera Co. , Entertainment, De Koven, Reginald, 1859-1920. Robin Hood, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

International music and drama, Vol. 2, no. 13. text. Periodicals. 1915-03-25. Music Division

La Musique populaire, Vol. 3, no. 86. text. Periodicals. 1883-06-07. Music Division. Music

The Miniature Patti Concert Company , Entertainment, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

Grand Whitney concert! , Entertainment, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

Fra Diavolo,,Bennett & Moulton's Comic Opera Company , Entertainment, Auber, D. F. E. Daniel François Esprit, 1782,1871. Fra Diavolo, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

Sheet music 'L´AME DES VIOLONS' 1913 Gypsy melodies for violin by D. Lawrence & R de Buxeuil 1913

Hamlet,,Mr. Lawrence Barrett , Entertainment, Shakespeare, William, 1564,1616. Hamlet, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

Twelfth night , Entertainment, Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Twelfth night, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

Celebrities under the camera By Zaida Ben-Yusuf, photographer 1901. shows a self-portrait of Ben Yusuf and portraits of F. Marion Crawford, Ernest Seton-Thompson, Anthony Hope, and W.D. Howells.

Perhaps She is Somebody's Mother, 1898, New York, Publisher, Myll Bros., 1 score (4 p.) ; 35 cm., This text features a cover for a musical score from 1898, depicting a poor old lady trudging along. The title 'Perhaps She is Somebody's Mother' is prominently displayed, reflecting themes of motherhood, assistance, and poverty. The score is published by Myll Bros. and relates to the genres of songs and waltzes, along with topics of man-woman relationships

La Musique populaire, Vol. 3, no. 81. text. Periodicals. 1883-05-03. Music Division. Music

International music and drama, Vol. 1, no. 6. text. Periodicals. 1914-11-26. Music Division

International music and drama, Vol. 3, no. 10. text. Periodicals. 1915-09-04. Music Division

Central Theatre, Theater - New York

Twas long ago : From the new musical burlesque 'The bad Mr. Kidd' ,. Graupner and early Boston Musical Scores plus Boston Music Hall Ephemera

International music and drama, Vol. 3, no. 13. text. Periodicals. 1915-09-25. Music Division

I Love My Dolly Best,' 1898. A musical score featuring the title 'I Love My Dolly Best' with an alternative title 'I'll give you my doll if you give me yours.' The first line of the chorus is included, along with the first line 'One sunshiny day in a great city park.' Published in New York by Myll Bros. in 1898. The score consists of 4 pages and measures 35 cm. Topics covered include songs, dolls, weddings, interpersonal relations, poverty, wealth, and reminiscing

Dancing Academy Union Hall, Morrow, O., Tuesday evening, September 9th circa 1884-1890.

The image features the sheet music for the song titled 'Her front name was Sally,' published in 1898 by M. Witmark & Sons in New York and Chicago. The score includes the first line of the chorus, 'My brain's in a whirl,' and contains 6 pages, measuring 35 cm in height. The themes represented in the music include ballet dancers, unrequited love, circus performers, waltzes, and man-woman relationships

A 1899 color work by an anonymous artist depicting Tom Browne's 6.D Comic Annual, showing comic illustrations, text, and layout design.

The vagabonds,The Murray Dramatic Club , Entertainment, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

Der yeshiveh boer: in 4 aen un 6 bilder Seminary student ישיבה בחור פראגראמקע. Zlatarewski, I., 1875-1945. Theater programs, Programs, Photographs, Portraits, Plans. 1931. Dorot Jewish Division. Jewish arts, Yiddish drama, Theater, Yiddish

A meydels olem: fols-drama in 4 aen A girl's dream מיידעלס חלום פראגראמקע. Gebel, L., 1877-1952. Theater programs, Programs, Photographs, Portraits, Plans. 1914. Dorot Jewish Division. Jewish arts, Yiddish drama, Theater, Yiddish

Magic poster - Grand Special Night

International music and drama, Vol. 2, no. 1. text. Periodicals. 1914-12-31. Music Division

Empire Theatre.

Carmen, Presented by Cuyahoga County Opera Association and the Federal Music Project. Ballet directed by Madame Bianca. Poster designed by John LaQuatra

Souvenir programme: grand benefit performance of Jacob Gordin's play, The Jewish King Lear, by Jacob P. Adler and his company, given under the auspices of the Emanu-El Brotherhood at Grand Theatre, 255-7 Grand St., Monday, April 11, 1904, 8:15 PM Jewish King Lear. Gordin, Jacob, 1853-1909. Theater programs, Programs, Photographs, Portraits. 1904. Dorot Jewish Division. Jewish arts, Temple Emanu-El (New York, N.Y.), Yiddish drama, Theater, Yiddish

International music and drama, Vol. 2, no. 20. text. Periodicals. 1915-05-15. Music Division

The plunger , Entertainment, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

Martha Graham and Dance Company at The Broadway Theatre. text. Programs. 1962-03. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Martha Graham Dance Company, Thomas, Marnie, Graham, Martha, Wagoner, Dan, Ross, Bertram, 1920-, Taylor, Paul, 1930-, Alcestis (Choreographic work : Graham)

The Wurlitzer Rotary four valve BB-flat Bass. 'It's more than a merchandise achievement - it's the supreme value giving sensation'...treat someone this Christmas Available in various finishes. Date: 1924

International music and drama, Vol. 3, no. 19. text. Periodicals. 1915-11-06. Music Division

Freund's musical weekly, Vol. 9, no. 4. text. Periodicals, Portraits. 1895-03-06. Music Division. Music, Musical instruments , Construction , Marketing, Advertising , Professions, Musicians, Seidl, Anton, 1850-1898 , Caricatures and cartoons

Four of a kind - George K. Arthur, Karl Dane, Antonio D'Algy, Maurice Kains ; Pete, the dog with the sense of humor, and his father Pal, also a noted star; Blanche Mehaffey turns marmaid. Clippings, Illustrations. 1926-06. Billy Rose Theatre Division. Show dogs, Mehaffey, Blanche, 1908-1968, Dane, Karl, 1886-1934, Arthur, George K., 1899-1985

Zi iz ahnzinig: drama in 3 aen She is insane זי איז וואהנזיניג פראגראמקע. Mélesville, M., 1787-1865. Theater programs, Programs, Photographs, Portraits, Plans. 1914. Dorot Jewish Division. Jewish arts, Yiddish drama, Theater, Yiddish

A color illustration from around 1910 showing events in the Vienna Konzerthaus halls, depicting attendees, musicians, and the architectural interior of the concert venue.

'The ever-seasonable 'Pianola Piano'. Pre-programmed music recorded on a roll. Date: 1914

Nymph with Lute.

Girls of Three Nations, Additional, Doncher know 'Lunnen' town, blooming Cad (first line of chorus), Additional, While crossing the water not long ago, on a big ocean greyhound fast (first line), 1895, New York; London, Publisher, Howley, Haviland & Co.; Charles Sheard & Co., Songs, Women, United States, Women, France, Women, England, Flirting, 1 score (6 p.); 36 cm

The Baby's Opera.. Crane, Walter (1845-1915). Evans, Edmund (1826-1905). Illustrations. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection. Children playing, Cats, Animals in human situations

The theatre, Clement Scott, c. 1888 magazine London paper printing

Program for the stage production The 49th Star at the Roxy Theatre, performed during screening of the motion picture The Last Hurrah Advertisement for the motion picture The Tunnel of Love as published in Roxy Theatre program. Theater programs. 1958. Billy Rose Theatre Division. Roxy Theatre (New York, N.Y.)

Angelo, Padova Tyrant Representation of Esmeralda at the Royal Theater

National music ,

The Cadenza, Vol. 16, no. 11. text. Periodicals. 1910-05. Music Division. Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin

Music rhymes. Gallagher, Elizabeth L. (Elizabeth Lucy), b. 1870. Children's literature, Books, Illustrations. 1927. Music Division. Musical notation, Children's poetry , Music

2-page spread from souvenir program for the motion picture Sally.. Theater programs. 1929. Billy Rose Theatre Division

Garrick Theater, Theater - Drama

The marvel of the century! Newmann and his marvellous show of wonders. ca. 1928 (poster) lithograph Includes small portrait of Newmann and small half-tone images of 4 posters advertising his performances. Newman was a magician and hypnotist in American theatres of the 1900s

Dunninger at the Eden Musee (blue variant). Posters. 1913 - 1914. Billy Rose Theatre Division. Dunninger, Joseph, 1892-1975

As performed by Josef Hoffmann at his popular concerts , Hofmann, Josef, 1876-1957

Cover of the periodical The Vaudeville Prompter, No. 3, featuring publicity image of Nat M. Wills. Covers (Illustration). 1902. Billy Rose Theatre Division. Wills, Nat M, Vaudeville , Entertainers

Wings', with Clara Bow, a 1927 film.

Elk's minstrel performance given by Chicago Lodge No. 4, B.P.O.E. ca 1910.

Magic poster - Leon and Company, The Wonder Workers!

Scene from 'Suzanna in the bath': two actresses in bathtub with actors around it, advertising text all around, Anonymous, 1900 - 1920 photograph unknown photographic support. cardboard gelatin silver print theatre, theatrical performance. actor (on the stage). the elders spying upon Susanna

The cover of the 191st edition of Revudeville for the Windmill Theatre, Piccadilly Circus, London ('We never closed') - a small publicity magazine/programme for the popular London revue featuring the 'Windmill Girls' then in its 15th year and still going strong today! Date: 1945

T. G. Booth's celebrated comic songs : No. 1 The used up man ,. Graupner and early Boston Musical Scores plus Boston Music Hall Ephemera

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation showing a head-and-shoulders portrait of Lincoln.

Theatre programme for Nell Horn by Léon de Rosny (Théâtre Libre, 25 May 1891). Dimensions: 24 cm x 18.7 cm, 24 cm x 18.7 cm. Museum: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam. Author: Alexandre-Louis-Marie Charpentier.

Colored artwork by Mihály Biró titled 'New Stage', created in 1912, depicting a theatrical stage setting.

Selections performed at the Wagner festival concerts. , Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883

Don't You Think I Am Just the Girl, 1896, Chicago, Publisher, The S. Brainard's Sons Co., 1 score (6 p.); 31 cm, Hey, boys, hey! (first line of chorus); When you see me coming down the avenue (first line), Songs, Flirting

Invitation to the Michael Zarin Orchestra at the Flamingo Room at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York, America Date: c. 1930s

Pop Musical Ice Revue, 22nd summer , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pop Musical Ice Revue, 22nd summer , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Newspaper advertisement for Café Society show featuring Mary Lou Williams. 1945. Clippings, Advertisements. Music Division. Williams, Mary Lou, 1910-1981, Café Society (Nightclub), Coca, Imogene, Morton, Benny

Dutch poster for Shirley Temple 'On the Good Ship Lollipop' was the signature song of child actress Shirley Temple sang it in the 1934 movie Bright Eyes.

Dutch poster for Shirley Temple 'On the Good Ship Lollipop' was the signature song of child actress Shirley Temple sang it in the 1934 movie Bright Eyes.

Pop Musical Ice Revue, 22nd summer , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pop Musical Ice Revue, 22nd summer , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pop Musical Ice Revue, 22nd summer , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pop Musical Ice Revue, 22nd summer , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Songs we sang upon the old camp ground, Frisbie, H. L. (composer), Frisbie, H. L. (lyricist), Root & Cady, Chicago, 1866., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Songs with piano, Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices, 4 parts) with piano, War songs, United States, United States. Army, Military life, Songs and music, Popular Songs of the Day, Songs and Music, War and Conflict, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Music associated with the Union side, sheet music

Up to date and thorough throughout. The Everett piano. The choice of the cultured musical enthusiast. , Girls, Pianos, 19th Century American Trade Cards

Magic poster - Houdini the World Famous Jail-Breaker and Handcuff King!

This color print by an anonymous artist, created in 1912, depicts the Schnitzler evening, showing figures, interior setting, and details of a social or cultural event.

Magic poster - Newmann The Great

Ritz Theatre, Theater - New York

The Happy picket boy, Zellner, Richard (arranger), H. M. Higgins, Chicago, 1864., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Songs with piano, Soldiers, United States, Songs and music, Popular Songs of the Day, Songs and Music, War and Conflict, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Music associated with the Union side, sheet music

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