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- 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:
- 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:
- Color poster for theatrical productions at Whitney's Grand Opera House, Friday, August 13, 1880. The text of the poster is as follows: "Whitney's Grand Opera House Friday Eve., Aug. 13, '80 Grand Complimentary Testimonial to Mr. Lloyd Brezee Tendered to him by the popular organization, the Detroit Light Infantry On Which Occasion Mr. Brezee will appear as 'Elliott Grey' In Lester Wallack's beautiful Romantic Drama in 5 acts, entitled ROSEDALE Or, the Rifle Ball. Additional interest will be given to the occasion by the debut of Miss Mae Clark Of this City, who, during the past year has been the pupil of eminent Dramatic Tutors in N.Y. Through the courtesy of Mr. Wm. M. Conner, Manager for John McCullough, the eminent Artist, John A. Lane Will appear as his original creation, 'Mathew Leigh.' The Popular Members of John McCullough's Company, Messrs. W.A. McConnell and Harry C. Barton Together with the leading Amateur Actors of the City, who will also assist. W.A. McConnell will manage the stage and direct the performance. His long and thorough acquaintance with the Drama assures most satisfactory results." The cast of the play is then listed, followed by a listing of prices, along with the instructions "Seats reserved without extra charge on and after Tuesday, August 10, at C.J. Whitney's Music Store." The poster was printed by the Post and Tribune Job Printing Co., located at 42 Larned St. West, Detroit.
- Date Issued:
- 1880-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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:
- Handbill advertising a production of "C. H. Smith's Double Mammoth Uncle Tom's Cabin" at Whitney's Grand Opera House, beginning April 24; front features a lithograph of Eliza and Harry's escape across the ice; information about the production is printed on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1876-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
