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- Description:
- Program booklet for performances of a series of Shakespeare's plays starring E.H. Southern and Julia Marlowe at the Garrick Theatre during the week beginning on Feburary 20, 1922; color cover with illustration of a woman in period dress with two servants framed by an oval; in small oval underneath "Arriving at the play in the time of David Garrick"; "Direction of Lee and J.J. Shubert;"
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for performance of "A Bachelor's Honeymoon" at the Empire Theatre beginning January 10, 1898; front cover is blue and white and features an illustration of a woman in a dress leaning against a railing as an advertisement for "Girardin Ladies' Tailor"; in box near top "Empire Theatre Programme" with theatrical imagery and acanthus leaves decorating it; information about the production, jokes, and numerous advertisements are contained within.
- Date Issued:
- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for performance of "The Legend of Leonora" and "The Ladies' Shakespeare" at Detroit Opera House November 2, 1914; front cover features a color illustration of the Opera House Facade with a number of people standing out front and two automobiles parked in the street; "B.C. Whitney, Proprietor"; "H.F. Parent, Manager"; in white letters near top "Detroit Opera House"
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program booklet for performances of "The Storm" at the New Detroit Opear House commencing March 20, 1921; front cover is primarily green and yellow; features collor illustration of Classically dressed people gathering around a fountain labled "the Fountain of Youth" framed by architectural images; below: "New Detroit Opera House;" information about the performance, and advertisements are contained within.
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Handbill for advertising a series of performances by Leon and Cushman's Minstrel Comedy Company at Whitney's Opera House. "James Sherlock" is handwritten in pencil twice on the recto. A puzzle is printed on the verso, as part of a promotion promising free tickets to the first person to solve it. The puzzle has been attempted in pencil. The card is printed in black on tan cardstock.
- Date Issued:
- 1884-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program sheet for a vaudeville show starring the female impersonator Julian Eltinge at the New Detroit Opera House beginning March 24, 1919; one-sided; features scenes to be performed with cast lists underneath and executive staff list at the bottom.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program booklet for a variety show at the Temple Theatre for the week of Monday, September 20, 1920. The acts include Samaroff and Sonia with "A Big of Old Russia;" singer Ethel Hopkins; William Mandel and Company in "An Unusual Occurrence;" Stuart Casey and Mildred Warren in "Dog-Gonne It!;" Charles Young and Bill Wheeler, "Bachelors of Music;" Laura Pierpont in "The Guiding Star;" Sully and Mack; Thomas F. Swift and Mary H. Kelly "Offer $3000," a Vaudeville Vagary;" the Kitamuras Brothers, "equilibristic and 'Risley' Workers;" and the Temple Film Review of Current Events World-Wide. The booklet also contains information on the upcoming week's performances, and advertisements for clothiers, restaurants, and music stores. A green illustration of a curtain beneath a pediment showing a procession of performers is on the cover. "9/23/20," is handwritten on the cover in pen.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for performances of "The Chief," starring John Drew at Detroit Opera House, beginning April 24, 1916; front cover features a color illustration of the Opera House Facade with a number of people standing out front and two automobiles parked in the street; "B.C. Whitney, Proprietor"; "H.F. Parent, Manager"; in white letters near top "Detroit Opera House;" interior contains information about the production as well as numerous advertisements; printed by the Charles F. May Company of Detroit.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program handbill advertising a production of "Diplomacy," at the Detroit Opera House, beginning February 1, 1915. Photos of the lead cast members, William Gillette, Blanche Bates, and Marie Doro, appear above a list of the rest of the cast. The same information is reprinted on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for performance of "A Gentleman from Mississippi" at the Detroit Opera House beginning March 14, 1910; contains character list, scene synopses, and musical program as well as advertisements; front cover features a color illustration of a road through a wooded area with a castle at top flanked by a man and woman in royal clothing and a jester playing a lute underneath; advertisement for Hotel Pontchartrain on front cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for booklet for performances of Maytime at the Garrick Theatre during the week of January 1, 1922; both covers missing; front page bears an advertisement for B. Siegel Company with an illustration of woman in flower pattern dress with parasol, hat, and scarf in front of a stylized forest scene; a feature entitled "Between Curtains," consisting of a summary of several upcoming plays is on the back page.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for performance of "The Whip" at the Garrick Theatre beginning March 8, 1915; program features production information, cast of characters, and scene synopses as well as advertisements and short articles; front cover is in color and features an illustration of a young lady in a blue and yellow dress and black hat with red feathers standing in front of two servants holding a bouquet of flowers; below: "Arriving at the play in the time of David Garrick"
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program sheet for performances of "A Celebrated Case," at the Lafayette Theatre during the week of December 15, 1907. The program lists the cast, scenes, and songs. The following week's production of "In the Bishop's Carriage," is promoted at the bottom.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for performance of "The Union Spy" or "The Battle of Shiloh" at the Detroit Opera House from April 15-17, 1872; performed as a benefit to the Detroit Light Guard; first page contains basic production information as well as admission prices; subsequent pages contain act summaries and cast list as well as a variety of advertisements
- Date Issued:
- 1872-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program booklet for a production of "The Face in the Moonlight," at the Detroit Opera House. The program is printed in black and red, and contains numerous advertisments.
- Date Issued:
- 1893-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program booklet for a vaudeville show at the New Wonderland Theatre, Eden Musee, and Menagerie during the week of July 15, 1901. James F. Kelly and Dorothy Kent in "A Ginger Snap;" Musical Kleist's Novel Musical Electrical and Comedy Black Art; singer Elizabeth M. Murrary; the Young America Quintette; Louis A. Simon, Grace Gardner and Company in "The New Coachman;" cornet soloists and duettists A.H. Knoll and Marie McNeil; and Katamura's Japs are on the bill. The majority of the program is dedicated to advertisements, including one for "Queen Anne Soap Free Excursions," aboard the TASHMOO, GREYHOUND, and CITY OF TOLEDO on the back cover. A black and white half tone image of the theater, and a advertisement for Richardson's china appears on the cover surrounded by a border containing columns, acanthus leaves, scrollwork, and musical instruments. A handwritten note around the top and right edge of the cover reads, "Mon. Eve. 7-15-'01. Absolutely the very worst performance I ever 'sat through.'"
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Flyer advertising a screening of "The Third Degree" at the Metropolitan Theatre, on the corner of Fort Street and on May 28, 1914; flyer is one-sided, orange paper with black ink; "Don't Miss This!" at top of flyer, followed by information regarding location and time of movie showing.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Washington Theatre on the corner of Clifford Street and Washington Boulevard, with pedestrians and cars in front. Postmarked Feb 4, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Half folded newsprint program for a production of "The Mikado" at White's Grand Theatre, beginning Monday September 14, 1885; illustrations of both Charles O. White and the theater's exterior appear in the program's nameplate; the program is predominately advertisements, with a column of information on the play within.
- Date Issued:
- 1885-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Half folded flyer for a performance by Geraldine Farrar at Arcadia Hall on October 11, 1915; assisting artists: Ada Sassoli, Reinald Werrenrath, Richard Epstein; interior of program contains a brief bio of Farrar praising her talents as an opera singer; photo of Farrar on front cover; advertisement for Steinway Pianos on back
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for performance of "Old Jed Prouty of Bucksport, Maine" at Lyceum Theatre commencing Dec. 16, 1892; front cover is black and red ink on white background; "Lyceum Theatre Program" in center; "Shaw & DeLano, lessees and Mgrs" "E.C. Sullivan, publisher;" features ad for F.G. Smith, Sons and Company jewelers on left side of cover and numerous other advertisements within
- Date Issued:
- 1892-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a black and white image of the Temple Theatre and Else Temple on the corner of Monroe Street and Campus Martius. Below reads "I Like the Town of Detroit, Think I'll But it For You" with a green and red pennant. Typed message on verso, postmarked, Jun 17, 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Program for performance of "Cyrano de Bergerac" starring Francis Wilson at the Detroit Opera House beginning January 8, 1900; contains cast list, scene synopses, musical program, and house staff list; front cover is red, white, and black; features large crest with "Detroit Opera House" at center and two Classically dressed men on either side playing musical instruments
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Half folded newsprint program for a production of "Baker's Daughter" at White's Grand Theatre May 7-9, 1885; program is predominately advertisements, with a column of information on the play within.
- Date Issued:
- 1885-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for performance of "Cyrano de Bergerac" starring Richard Mansfield at the Detroit Opera House beginning January 26, 1899; 12 pages; program also contains scene synopses and advertisements; an upcoming performance of "The Meddler," starring Stuart Robson is on the back cover; front cover features a black and white illustration of the facade of the Detroit Opera House; "C. J. Whitney, Proprietor"
- Date Issued:
- 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program booklet for performances of "Nearly Married," by the Bonstelle Company at the Garrick Theatre during the week beginning August 9, 1915. The booklet is staple bound in a paper cover featuring a color illustration captioned, "Arriving at the play in the time of David Garrick," of a woman in an 18th century gown, wig, and feather hat holding flowers, followed by an pair of attendants, one a caricature of a black man. The program contains information about the production, a map of the theater, and numerous advertisements, including one for Kling's Prost beer on the back cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program booklet for a production of "The Labyrinth," at the Detroit Opera House on February 26 and 27, 1906. An illustration of a woman and man in historical costume standing beside the masks of comedy and tragedy is on the cover. Information on the production and numerous advertisements--including ones for Almovar Havana Cigars, Stroh's, Siegel's, Sanders', the Detroit Coal and Coke Company, and roller skating at the Wayne Hotel Pavilion--are contained within.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for performance of "The Scandal" starring Kyrle Bellew beginning October 10, 1910 at the Detroit Opera House; contains character list, scene synopses, and musical program as well as advertisements; front cover features a color illustration of a road through a wooded area with a castle at top flanked by a man and woman in royal clothing and a bard underneath; advertisement for Hotel Pontchartrain on front cover
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Handbill for a performance of "The Two Orphans" at Whitney's Grand Opera House on September 20; front features a lithograph of two young women in dresses holding one another; verso contains some information on the production as well as a cast list.
- Date Issued:
- 1886-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program booklet for a production of "The Return of Peter Grimm," at the Detroit Opera House, beginning May 1, 1911. A color illustration of a minstrel seated playing a lute against a pastoral backdrop with heads of a man and woman and the outline of a castle above, and an advertisement for the Hotel Pontchartrain below is on the cover. Information about the production, brief articles of theatre news, and numerous advertisements--including those for the Brush Motor Car Company, the B. Siegel Company, the Chalmers Motor Company, Henry the Hatter, Absopure, Heyn's Bazaar, the King Wah Lo Chinese-American restaurant, Sanders', the Cunningham Auto Company, Stroh's, the J.H. Brady Auto Company, Hupp-Yeats electric cars, and the Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company--are contained within.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program booklet for performances of "A Hole in the Ground" at the Lyceum Theatre beginning November 25, 1900; program contains cast of characters, scene synopses, and musical program as well as several brief articles and advertisements; front cover is black and white and features two illustrations of jesters flanking the center "Lyceum Theatre" section; on either side of this are advertisements for "Herman D. Heidt, Haberdasher" and Goebel's Beer; back cover features an advertisement for Queen Anne Soap
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for performance of "Ziegfeld Follies" at Detroit Opera House beginning December 4, 1911; front cover features color illustration of three young women in togas dancing while holding a large string of flowers; framed in Classical architecture; at top: "Detroit Opera House" "B.C. Whitney, Proprietor" "H.F. Parent, Manager"; advertisement for Hotel Pontchartrain at bottom
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Washington Theatre on the corner of Clifford Street and Washington Boulevard, with pedestrians in front. The marquee reads "Louise Gunning, 45 Min From Broadway". Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Mar 24, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the Temple Theatre and Wonderland from the corner of Monroe Street and Campus Martius. In the background is the Elks Temple. A sign reads "Continuous Vaudeville". Postmarked Feb 27, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Orpheum Theatre on the corner of W Lafayette Boulevard and Shelby Street, with pedestrians and cars in front and the Dime Building in the background. Printed on verso: Orpheum Theatre Detroit Mich. Orpheum Theatre, corner Lafayette and Shelby streets and most beloved Playhouse in Michigan, presenting high class vaudeville. Seating capacity 2130. Washed air ventilation and absolutely fire proof. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked May, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Half-folded program for screenings at the Broadway-Strand Theatre during the week of October 3, 1920. The film, "The Right to Love," is featured along with several shorts. Next week's feature "Something to Think About" is promoted on the cover, and within. The program is printed in green on beige paper. "10/3/20" is handwritten at the top of the cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Half-folded program for a screening of "While New York Sleeps," at the William Fox Washington Theatre for the week of October 17, 1920. The program is printed in green on beige paper and features the theatre's name printed in a circular frame above comedy and tragedy masks in front of a striped background. Cast information, and the full bill of features including an overture, a news reel, a Mutt and Jeff short, and a song performed by Miss Eva Tremayne are found inside. The upcoming films, "The Texan," and "Kiss Me Quick," are advertised on the back cover. "10/23/20" is handwritten at the top of the front cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Souvenir program booklet for the Detroit Star Course of Entertainment at the Auditorium, detailing the 1893-1893 schedule of concerts, lectures, and literary readings at Schwankovsky's Music House; front cover features a large gold star at the center, surrounded by the title against a green background; numerous advertisements contained within.
- Date Issued:
- 1893-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Half folded program for the Colonial Theater for the week of September 13, 1920, containing both the bill for Loew's Vaudeville as well as film to be screened. The vaudeville acts are the Colonial Orchestra; Fox, Benson, and Company in "The New Member;" Herb Knight and Marion Sawtelle; "master mind of the canine world," Brewster; Jimmy Rosen and Company in "Call Me Papa;" Thorndike and Curran in "Joining the Navy;" and dancers the Chalfonte Sisters. A preview for next week's offerings is printed on the back page.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Large half-folded newspaper-format program for the Lyceum Theatre spanning November 16-18, 1893, containing details about the play "The Wicklow Postman," and performances by opera diva Marie Tavary, as well as numerous advertisements.
- Date Issued:
- 1893-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program sheet for performances of "In the Bishop's Carriage," at the Lafayette Theatre during the week of December 22, 1907. The program lists the cast, scenes, and songs. The following week's production of "In the Palace of the King," is promoted at the bottom.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Half folded program for All Star Paramount Week at the Lincoln Square Theatre beginning September 4, 1921; program is printed in black on beige and features little decorative illustration; at bottom of front cover, list of prices and times.
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for a production of "Kajanka" at H.C. Miner's Grand Theatre scheduled for the week of October 28, 1889; black and white print with red border markers around outside; "H.C. Miner's Grand Theatre Bill of the Play" in a banner at top of program; illustration of H.C. Miner in profile to the left; H.C. Miner Lessee & Mngr; Chas Shaw Resident Mngr; below: advertisements for various companies
- Date Issued:
- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program booklet for productions of "The Merry Wives of Windsor," and "The Comedy of Errors," beginning March 19, 1908, and at the Detroit Opera House. An illustration of a man in historical costume leaning beside an oil lamp beneath a banner that incorporates the masks of comedy and tragedy is on the cover beside an advertisement for Theodore C. Mau furs. Information on the production and numerous advertisements--including ones for Famabella Cigars, Siegel's, Grinnell Brothers, the Hotel Tuller, the Anderson Carriage Company's Detroit Electric cars, the Goebel Brewing Company, Stroh's, the Cadillac Motor Car Company, and the Chinese restaurants King Ying Lo and Tom Sun Lo--are contained within.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Masonic Temple from Cass Park, with several pedestrians and cars in front. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 19, 1923.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Program booklet for a production of "Way Down East," beginning October 29, 1900 at the Detroit Opera House. Information about this production, and numerous advertisements--including those for Stroh's, Sanders', Grinnell Brothers, the Russell House Restaurant and Cafe, and Newton Annis' selection of seal furs--are contained within.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for performance of "The Legend of Leonora" and "The Ladies' Shakespeare" at the Detroit Opera House beginning November 2, 1914 both starring Maude Adams; front cover features color illustration of the Detroit Opera House's facade with people and cars out front; "B. C. Whitney, Proprietor"; program contains basic production information as well as cast lists, scene synopses, and musical program
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Broadside program for performances of "Saison des Ballets Russes," starring Gertrude Hoffman, at Garrick Theatre commencing January 15, 1912, featuring title of the theatre and performance date followed by more production credits, as well as an advertisement for the National Silk Company; black ink on beige paper
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- A six-panel brochure advertising a performance of "the Passing Show of 1919" to be performed at the Shubert-Detroit Opera House beginning October 10, 1919. The cover features an illustration of woman in a blue dress and hat dancing against a red background. An colorized photo of several women in costume is included the recto, while illustrations of twelve women in varying costume are on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for performance of "Peter Pan" starring Maude Adams at the Detroit Opera House beginning January 13, 1913; program features cast list, house staff list, scene synopses, and musical program as well as advertisements; front cover is in color; "Detroit Opera House" in white at top flanked by comedy and tragedy masks; features advertisement for 1913 Oakland Motor Car with an illustration of the vehicle in front of the Casino on Belle Isle
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for performance of "Hamlet" at Detroit Opera House commencing March 15, 1882; program is black and white, features "Detroit Opera House" at top in large black lettering; "Joseph Brooks, Lesse & Manager" "C.A. Shaw, Acting Manager"; play stars Edwin Booth, brother of the infamous John Wilkes, as Hamlet
- Date Issued:
- 1882-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for performance of "The American Lord" starring William H. Crane beginning November 13, 1905 at the Detroit Opera House; program features cast of characters, scene synopses, and musical program as well as advertisements for various Detroit-based companies; front cover is in color and features an illustration of a Classically dressed woman on the left side and a man in Renaissance-era costume on the right; between the two people are the masks of tragedy and comedy; "B. C. Whitney, Manager"; front cover also features an advertisement for "The House of George - Furs."
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for performance of "Our Boarding House" at the Detroit Opera House Jan 11-12, 1878; black and white program with rectangular decorative border; "Detroit Opera House" in decorative lettering at top of program; T.W. Davey, Lessee and Manager; Mr. Jay Rial, Manager
- Date Issued:
- 1878-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program booklet for a performance by Geraldine Farrar at Arcadia Hall on October 11, 1915; includes program and lyrics to songs as well as translations; loose insert addressed "to our Patrons" regarding tickets, and car traffic.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program booklet for performances of "The Dover Road," by the Bonstelle Company at the Garrick Theatre beginning the week of June 18, 1923; color cover with illustration of a woman in period dress with two servants framed by an oval; in small oval underneath "Arriving at the play in the time of David Garrick"; "Direction of Lee and J.J. Shubert;" back cover: advertisement for "The Brunswick Shop"; illustration of storefront with illustration of large record behind "The Shop with a Record behind it"; Printed by the Theatre Program Company.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program booklet for a vaudeville show at the New Wonderland Theatre, Eden Musee, and Menagerie during the week of July 29, 1901. Louis Heck, Jr. and Maybelle Eckert in a "refined Musical Melange;" Joe Welch "in Hebrew Impersonations;" Charles Wayne and Anna Caldwell in "To Boston on Business;" singer Maude Meredith; musical comedians Smith, Doty, and Coe; and acrobats Fyne and Dandy are on the bill. The majority of the program is dedicated to advertisements, including one for "Queen Anne Soap Free Excursions," aboard the TASHMOO, GREYHOUND, and CITY OF TOLEDO on the back cover. A black and white half tone image of the theater, and a advertisement for Richardson's dinnerware appears on the cover surrounded by a border containing columns, acanthus leaves, scrollwork, and musical instruments. A handwritten note around the top and right edge of the cover reads, "Mon. Eve. 7-29-'01."
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Front page of a theater program for H.C. Miner's Grand Theatre, listing the cast of a production of "The Galley Slave," scheduled for the week of February 10, 1890. The nameplate engraving is credited to Ed Liggett and includes a portrait of Miner. The program contains advertisements for George E. Gilman, passenger agent; Grey and Baffy, furniture dealers and manufacturers; the Erie Railway; Gie's restaurant; the J.V. Lisee and Company shoe store; William Perkins Jr. and Son grocers; George Moebs and Company cigars; the Voigt Brewery Company; C.G. Wynn and Company, photography; and Heyns' Bazaar.
- Date Issued:
- 1890-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for a series of performances of "Madam Butterfly," at the Detroit Opera House beginning April 8, 1907. The program is bound in a pink paper cover with an illustration of a woman in a kimono peering out a window toward a nest of birds, printed in a darker shade of pink and black. Information about the production is contained within. The inside of the back page includes a monochromatic photograph of a scene from the production.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Staple-bound program booklet for the "first American Tournée" of the Imperial Russian Ballet and Orchestra featuring Anna Povlowa, Mikail Mordkin, and Theodor Stier, containing photos of the dancers, costumes, and sets, as well as information about the group and the performance. The specifics about the local engagement--a matinee performance at the Lyceum Theatre on October 21st--are printed on the back cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program handbill for a production of "A Lady of Quality," at the Detroit Opera House beginning October 3, 1898. The cast and scenes are listed below.
- Date Issued:
- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for performance of "The Travelling Salesman" at the Detroit Opera House, May 11-13, 1908; color printed cover, mostly blue, orange, and black; theatre imagery on each side; "Detroit Opera House Program" in center; B.C. Whitney, Manager; Below, add for Hotel Pontchartrain "Nothing Finer the World Over"; photo of Detroit skyline at top; advertisements throughout
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for Detroit Opera House performance of "The Girl From Paris;" Front cover features a color illustration of Detroit Opera House facade; illustration housed in a decorative gold setting of acanthus leaves sitting in front of a Corinthian column; "Detroit Opera House" in green, black, and gold lettering; C.J. Whitney, proprietor; program possibly from soon after re-opening in 1898
- Date Issued:
- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Ink blotter card advertising a burlesque stage show adaptation of the comic strip "Mutt and Jeff" at the Gayety Theatre, opening Saturday, August 15; the card is printed in red and black against a white background; left half features a comic illustration of Jeff hurling a brick at Mutt, who is tied up; right half "Bud Fisher's Famous Cartoon Comedy Mutt and Jeff in Burlesque;" the card bears a 1924 copyright.
- Date Issued:
- 1925-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for performance of "More Than Queen" starring Julia Arthur at the Detroit Opera House beginning February 19, 1900; contains cast list, scene synopses, musical program, and house staff list; front cover is red, white, and black; features large crest with "Detroit Opera House" at center and two Classically dressed men on either side playing musical instruments
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program booklet for a production of "The Dollar Princess," at the Detroit Opera House, beginning April 24, 1911. A color illustration of a minstrel seated playing a lute against a pastoral backdrop with heads of a man and woman and the outline of a castle above, and an advertisement for the Hotel Pontchartrain below is on the cover. Information about the production, brief articles of theatre news, and numerous advertisements--including those for the Brush Motor Car Company, the B. Siegel Company, the Chalmers Motor Company, Henry the Hatter, the Anderson Electric Car Company, the Cunningham Auto Company, Stroh's, the J.H. Brady Auto Company, the King Wah Lo Chinese-American restaurant, Sanders', and the Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company--are contained within.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photo of a group of people dressed as circus performers promoting the film, "Her Elephant Man," posed in front of the exterior of the William Fox Washington Theatre, as taken from Washington Boulevard. The group consists of several clowns, musicians, and a pair of men in dark suits and hats. A pair of large signs promoting the film, flank the entrance, and a banner posted above reads, "William and Farnum Greatest Show on Earth, To Day, Main Entrance." A Spencer and Wyckoff Commercial Photographers stamp is on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photo of the exterior of the New Empire Theatre as taken from the east side of Woodward Avenue, facing west. The Charlie Chaplin film, "The Champion," is advertised on the marquee, by a stand-up of Chaplin, and by several posters hung around the entrance. Other posters advertise the films, "His Desperate Deed," and "The Battle of Frenchman's Run." Field's Cloaks, Suits, Furs, and Dresses, is located in the storefront to the south of the theater. On the north side of the theater are St. John's Arbor, Brown's Fine Candies, and Woolworth's. A row of light poles, each holding five streetlights are along the sidewalk in the foreground. The photo is mounted on a page for a photo album, complete with a flap for binding. "13055," is printed in the lower right corner. A Manning Brothers, Commercial Photographers stamp is on the verso, along with the handwritten note, "W.S. Woodward between State & Grand River."
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program booklet for a production of "The Auctioneer," at the Detroit Opera House beginning April 14, 1902. An illustration of a man in historical costume leaning beside an oil lamp beneath a banner that incorporates the masks of comedy and tragedy is on the cover. Information on the production and numerous advertisements--including ones for Siegel's, Newcomb, Endicott, and Company, the Russell House Restaurant and Cafe, the Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company, Stroh's, Edward W. Alexander and Company umbrellas, Sanders', and the Grinnell Brothers--are contained within.
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for performance of "Merely Mary Ann" starring Eleanor Robson beginning January 15, 1906 at the Detroit Opera House; program features cast of characters, scene synopses, and musical program as well as advertisements for various Detroit-based companies; front cover is in color and features an illustration of a Classically dressed woman on the left side and a man in Renaissance-era costume on the right; between the two people are the masks of tragedy and comedy; "B. C. Whitney, Manager"; front cover also features an advertisement for "The House of George - Furs"
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Broadside program for performance of "The Newlyweds and their Baby" at the Lyceum Theatre beginning November 16, 1913; one-sided; program features cast of characters, scene synopses, musical program, and business staff list; bottom of program features an advertisement for the "Walk-Over Shoe Co."
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for a vaudeville performance at the Lyceum Theatre featuring the Refined Vaidis Sisters, scheduled for the week of Monday, December 1st; front cover is brown and yellow on white paper; illustration of a fairy seated in a toga by a tree; "Lyceum Theatre" at top next to illustration of someone blowing in to two bugles; "Charles Shaw and Orin DeLane, Lessees and Managers;" Winn and Hammond are credited as the binders, printers, and engravers, and E.C. Sullivan is listed as the publisher; in addition to the list of acts, the interior contains numerous advertisements including one for the dentist Dr. Bean promoting his use of cocaine as an anesthetic, and a "musical puzzle" advertising Harry R. Williams' musical instrument warerooms carrying a 1890 copyright.
- Date Issued:
- 1890-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for performance of "The Knife" at the Garrick Theatre starting December 3, 1917; front cover features an illustration of a woman wearing a white dress and black hat with two servants in waiting behind her; in oval below "Arriving at the play in the time of David Garrick;" "Direction of Lee and J.J. Shubert," Advertisements throughout including one promoting the tower expansion of the Book Building on the back cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program booklet for a series of performance of "Too Many Husbands," at the Garrick Theatre beginning the week of April 4, 1920; color cover with illustration of a woman in period dress with two servants framed by an oval; in small oval underneath "Arriving at the play in the time of David Garrick"; "Direction of Lee and J.J. Shubert;" back cover: advertisement for Detroit Creamery; color illustration of family around table eating "special brick ice cream" with maid serving; other advertisements throughout.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for Garrick Theatre performance of "When all has Been Said"; Week of Nov. 21, 1910; front cover: green and white with Classical themes; "Garrick Theatre under the direction of Lee and J.J. Shubert"; profile of Classically dressed woman seated playing lyre above advertisement for Hotel Pontchartrain "Geo. H. Woolley & Wm. J. Chttenden Jr., Managers"; back cover: advertisement for Ph. Kling Brewing Co.; red and green text with Ph. Kling Brewing Co. logo; advertisements throughout
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for a performance of Richelieu at the Detroit Opera House on March 15, 1881 starring Edwin Booth; black and white featuring "Detroit Opera House" in large letters at top with advertisements and production information below; Joseph Brooks, Lesse & Manager; C.A. Shaw, Acting Manager
- Date Issued:
- 1881-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Detroit Opera House at Campus Martius, with the Merrill Fountain in the foreground. Signs read "Pennsylvania Lines", "Union Ticket Office", "Wright, Kay & Co.", and "Temple Theatre, Wonderland, Vaudeville". Printed on verso: Detroit Opera House and Palmer Fountain. - This beautiful fountain was donated to the city by Mrs. Thos. W. Palmer several years ago. It is located on the Campus Martius which was reserved as a breathing spot in the "Governor and Judges" plan, adopted for the city in its earliest history. The Opera House is one of the finest in the country and caters to high class shows only. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Apr 10, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Program booklet for performance of "The New Superba," described as "a unique, mechanical and pantomimic spectacle, invented and arranged by the Hanlon Brothers" at the Lyceum Theatre for the week of March 1, 1896; front cover is white with blue ink and features the name of the theatre in stylized text sorrounded by Acanthus leaves; below, "A Strictly First Class Family Theatre"; photograph of a woman in shorts and a blouse; "E.D. Stair, Mgr.;" numerous advertisements are contained within.
- Date Issued:
- 1896-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program booklet for a vaudeville performance at the Temple Theatre the week of April 24, 1911. The Temple Theatre Orchestra; Wills and Hassan, Master Equilibrists; "That Nifty Pair," Jennie Ward and Billie Cullen; Howard, the "premier ventriloquist of Scotland; "The Natural Irishman and the Lady Harpist and Vocalist," James Callahan and Jenny St. George; Gerald Griffin and Company; "Quartette of French Operatic Artists," Les Cades de Gascogne; Valerie Bergere and her Company; "The Original New York Rathskellar Trio," Stepp, Mehlinger, and King; "World Champion Trick Cyclists," the Great Kaufmann Troupe; and Mooreoscope Daylight Pictures are billed. The program also contains information about upcoming performances and numerous advertisements. An illustration of a woman holding a fan, and a minstrel playing a lute are on the cover, with an advertisement for the Traver-Bird Company.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Souvenir program, printed on pink ribbon, for the Chicago Stock Company in "A Daughter of the South,' on July 4, 1909, the final performance at the Whitney Theatre on Griswold Street and State Street, prior to its renaming to the Garrick Theatre. The ribbon lists the cast and scenes.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for performances of "The White-Headed Boy" at the New Detroit Opera House for the week of January 15, 1922; front cover primarily blue and white; scene of Classically dressed people gathered around a fountain in color at top framed by architectural images; below: "New Detroit Opera House;" information about the production, and advertisements are contained within.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Souvenir program for performance of "The Ivy Leaf" at the Detroit Opera House, May 8, 1886; front cover: color illustration of a home in a landscape with sun setting/rising behind it framed by an iced over ivy leaf attached to a branch; braided red string serves as binding; back cover has a similar color illustration of a town; interior contains performance details and production credits
- Date Issued:
- 1886-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for performance of "The Jolly Bachelors" starring Stella Mayhew at the Garrick Theatre beginning October 10, 1910; program features production information, cast of characters, scene synopses, and musical program as well as advertisements; front cover is in color and features an illustration of a woman in a white dressing sitting cross-legged on a cushioned seat playing a lyre above an advertisement for the Hotel Pontchartrain.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program booklet for a production of "The Ameer," at the Detroit Opera House beginning March 18, 1901. The program also contains many advertisements including those for Theodore C. Mau, Newton Annis, the Russell House, Stroh's, Sanders', Gies's Restaurant and Cafe, P.N. Corsets, and the Monroe Improved Gold Cure for "alcohol, morphine, opium, cocaine, and tobacco habits." "Monday Eve. 3-18-'01. Mr. P." is handwritten along the top of the cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for performance of "Great Lakes Revue," presented by the Navy Relief Society, beginning December 29, 1918 at the Detroit Opera House; front cover features black and white illustration of a US Navy Sailor with rifle and fixed bayonet as well as a woman holding a baby in bed reading a letter; US Navy emblem in center with red, white, and blue stripes running behind; at bottom "Detroit Opera House on the Campus."
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Half-folded newsprint directory and program sheet for the New Wonderland Musee, Museum, Menagerie, and Art Gallery for the week commencing Monday, May 23, 1898. The front page carries an ornate engraved nameplate, listing J.H. Moore as the proprietor and Charles G. Williams as the general manger. The house directory runs along the central column of the recto. An art department containing "the only complete set of the Famous Rogers' Statuettes in America" is located on the first floor. The second floor contains the lecture hall, Bijou Theatre, and Eden Mussee; below a group of titles are listed. The Cyclorama, theatre entrance, and the Ladies' Parlor are listed as being on the third floor. The menagerie is located on the fourth floor, and the animals contained within are listed, ranging from rats to a lion. The central column on the second page lists the attractions in the complex's Curio Hall--the Haunted Swing, the Detroit Phonograph Parlor, Charles Swain and his wonderful performing geese, and the Cumberland Clock. "Professor Carr's Performing and Wrestling Bears are billed below as appearing in the Bijou Theatre. The third page contains the list of acts scheduled to appear in the complex's theatre, including contortionists Johnson and McKay; singer and impressionist A.C. Lawrence; the Brownie Trick Bicyclist Eddie Pinaud; and the World's Trio, Perry Ryan, Lulu Ryan and Emma Wood. The third page also lists a series of mutoscope films from American Biograph, predominately dealing with the Spanish-American War, which are available for viewing. The back cover advertises the Wonderland Theatre's new location for next season, on the corner of Campus Martius and Monroe Avenue. A half-page lithograph of the new location is included. The majority of the four pages are devoted to advertisements. "1898," and "6/29/31 Edward Hill," are handwritten at the top of the cover in pencil.
- Date Issued:
- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Half folded newsprint program for a production of "Kit the Arkansas Traveler" at White's Grand Theatre May 11-13, 1885; program is predominately advertisements, with a column of information on the play within
- Date Issued:
- 1885-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for performance of "Becky Sharp" starring "Mrs. Fiske" beginning September 26, 1910 at the Detroit Opera House; contains character list, scene synopses, and musical program as well as advertisements; front cover features a color illustration of a road through a wooded area with a castle at top flanked by a man and woman in royal clothing and a bard underneath; advertisement for Hotel Pontchartrain on front cover
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program booklet for a performance by Madame Liza Lehmann at the Garrick Theatre, as part of the Burton Collver Sunday Afternoon Series by Distinguished Artists, on January 16, 1910. A half tone photo of Lehmann, along with a list of the musicians accompanying her are on the cover. The lyrics to each selection are printed within.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program booklet for a vaudeville show at the Miles Theatre, running the week of May 15, 1910. The Miles Theatre Orchestra, the Satanella Trio, Joseph and Louise Swickard, the Golden Gate Quintette, Dick Thompson and Company, Leonard and Ward, the Four Bards, and Milescope motion pictures are billed. Numerous advertisements, and several items on upcoming acts are also contained within. An illustration of a jester and a harlequin seated flanking an advertisement for the Huntington Studio is on the cover. A color illustration of a seated woman playing a horn and tambourine beside a censer against a green background, as well as an advertisement for Weil and Company, Home Furnishers, are on the cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program booklet for a vaudeville show at the Temple Theatre during the week of April 9, 1906. The Great Petching Brothers; Duke Johnson and Mac Wells; the Columbians; Salerno, "the Modern Juggler;" Louise Gunning; Barney Fagan and Henrietta Byron; "James J. Morton, "A Fellow of Infinite Jest;" "European Female Bicycle Act," the Six Proveanies; and the Kinetograph are billed. Numerous advertisements are contained within. An illustration of a jester and a harlequin seated flanking an advertisement for the Huntington Studio is on the cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Monochromatic postcard depicting the Temple Theatre and Wonderland from the corner of Monroe Street and Campus Martius. In the background is the Elks Temple. A sign reads "Continuous Vaudeville". Postmarked Mar 6, 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Large half-folded newspaper-format program for performances of "Myles Aroon" at the Lyceum Theatre for the week of February 16, 1896. The program's masthead features an engraving of a woman playing a lute within a heart-shaped frame that is supported by cherubs, credited to J.H. McKendrick, as well as a masthead listing Charles Widrig as the publisher, E.D. Stair as the manager, and "Brady and Stair" as the directors. The program features numerous advertisements, and was printed by the McClure Press.
- Date Issued:
- 1896-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for performance of "A Virginia Courtship" starring William H. Crane at the Detroit Opera House beginning March 6, 1899; program also contains scene synopses and advertisements, including one for an upcoming performance of "Rosemary," starring Otis Skinner; front cover features a black and white illustration of the facade of the Detroit Opera House; "C. J. Whitney, Proprietor"
- Date Issued:
- 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for performance of "Carmen" by the Sheehan English Opera Company on August 7, 1911 at the Detroit Opera House; program contains character/cast lists and scene synopses as well as advertisements and an article titled "Theatre Talk"; front cover features a color illustration of three Classically dressed young women holding on to a string of flowers with flower crowns atop their heads framed in an architectural motif; "B. C. Whitney, Proprietor"; front cover also features an advertisement for Hotel Pontchartrain
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Orpheum Theatre on the corner of W Lafayette Boulevard and Shelby Street, with pedestrians and cars in front and the Dime Building in the background. Printed on verso: New Orpheum Theatre located corner Lafayette Boulevard and Shelby streets and is Detroit's latest Vaudeville House. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 10, 1916.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Program for Detroit Opera House performance of "Polly With a Past"; week of November 18, 1918; front cover: primarily green with white lettering and yellow behind; illustration near top framed by ionic columns holding an arch; illustration of a fountain with eight people around it, scenery and cityscape behind; "The Fountain of Youth" underneath; "Detroit Opera House" in white lettering near center; information about the production and advertisements are contained within.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program booklet for productions of "A Virginia Courtship," beginning March 6, 1899, and at the Detroit Opera House. A halftone photo of the theatre is on the covers surrounded by border consisting of smoke rising from burning braziers and musical instruments. Information about this production, articles about upcoming performances, and numerous advertisements - including those for the Russell House Restaurant and Cafe, the Union Trust Company, Rambler Bicycles, the Hotel Cadillac, Sanders', and Gies's - are containted within.
- Date Issued:
- 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for performances of "Raymond Hitchcock's Hitchy-Koo 1921" at the New Detroit Opera House beginning week of April 10, 1921; front cover primarily green and yellow; color illustrated scene of Classically dressed people gathered around a fountain in color at top framed by architectural images; below: "New Detroit Opera House;" infomation on the production and the following week's program featuring Thurston the Magician, as well as advertisements are contained within.
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program booklet for a production of "The Suspect" at H.C. Miner's Grand Theatre scheduled for the week of January. 6, 1890; published in 1889; black and white print with red border markers around outside; "H.C. Miner's Grand Theatre Bill of the Play" in a banner at top of program; illustration of H.C. Miner in profile to the left; H.C. Miner Lessee & Mngr; Chas Shaw Resident Mngr; below: advertisements for various companies
- Date Issued:
- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Program for performance of "The Wife" at Lyceum Theatre in 1890; front cover features an illustration of a fairy sitting in a tree and name of theatre; "Charles Shaw, Orin DeLano, Lessees and Managers;" EC Sullivan is listed as the publisher; Nelson Printing and Engraving Company also credited; information on both the performance and upcoming performances as well as numerous advertisements are printed within.
- Date Issued:
- 1890-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater