Theatrical Advertisements

Vintage theatrical advertisements featuring ornate designs and engaging illustrations that highlight local performances and musicals.

The dazzler w/Jos. A. Ott , Entertainment, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

La Musique populaire, Vol. 3, no. 117. text. Periodicals. 1884-01-10. Music Division. Music

Solo soprano Miss Hattie Richardson , Entertainment, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

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

The grand duchess , Entertainment, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

The dazzler w/Jos. A. Ott , Entertainment, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

The dazzler w/Jos. A. Ott , Entertainment, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

Hyde's comedians , Entertainment, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

Hyde's comedians , Entertainment, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

50th anniversary grand concert by Martland's Brockton Band , Entertainment, Martland's Brockton Band, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

La Musique populaire, Vol. 3, no. 66. text. Periodicals. 1883-01-18. Music Division. Music

Madame Favart , Entertainment, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

The sheet music for the song 'Rastus Surely Loves Me,' published in 1899 by Rogers Bros. Music Publishing Co. in New York. The cover features the title prominently, along with additional titles including 'Ise a lucky lady, um! Ise just as proud!' and 'Man in the moon.' The song addresses themes related to African American culture, specifically the cakewalk dance and man-woman relationships. The sheet music consists of 6 pages and measures 31 cm

Liberty Theatre, Theater - New York

The Boston herald Sunday March 29. Easter number in colors.. text. Posters. 1893 - 1897. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Women, Sun

The image is a musical score for the song titled 'Nobody sees us but the man in the moon.' The piece was published in 1900 by the International Music Co. in New York. The score consists of 4 pages and measures 35 cm in height. The first line of the chorus starts with 'Nobody sees us but the man in the moon,' while the additional title features the opening line 'One night while the silv'ry moon was shining.' Themes of the song include love, betrothal, and relationships between men and women, particularly within the context of African American experiences

The comedy of Dr. Bill , Entertainment, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

International music and drama, Vol. 2, no. 4. text. Periodicals. 1915-01-21. Music Division

An advertisement for George Goulet's Champagne and a masquerade ball at the Academy of Music & Nilsson Hall, depicting dancing and a woman carrying a large bottle on her back. Trade cards. 1876 - 1890. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Dance, Champagne (Wine)

Grand concert by the Temple Quartette , Entertainment, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

Musical poster - Harry A. Gourfain presents "Jamboree" an all American Broadway revue; featuring Hardeen Master of Illusion and Mysticism

Grand concert by the Temple Quartette , Entertainment, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

Night at the circus , Entertainment, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

International music and drama, Vol. 2, no. 3. text. Periodicals. 1915-01-14. Music Division

Program for the stage production Awake and Sing! The Group Theatre presents Awake and Sing!. Odets, Clifford, 1906-1963. Theater programs. 1935. Billy Rose Theatre Division. Group Theatre (U.S.), Belasco Theatre (Organization : New York, N.Y.)

Night at the circus , Entertainment, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

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

Advertising poster for Edison phonographs showing a man playing a phonograph on a stage before large audience seated in a grand concert hall.

Partitura musical de la canción ¡La de ojos azules!..., del romance español La corte del amor, de José Padilla. Madrid, año 1922.

Uncle Hiram , Entertainment, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

Partitura musical de Flores de España, del maestro Isidoro Hernández. Año 1910.

Uncle Hiram , Entertainment, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

Heylige liebe: melodrama mi a prolog in 4 aen Sacred love הייליגע ליעבע פראגראמקע : מעלאדראמא מיט א פראלאג אין 4 אקטען. Gebel, L., 1877-1952. Theater programs, Programs, Photographs, Portraits, Plans. 1919. Dorot Jewish Division. Jewish arts, Yiddish drama, Theater, Yiddish

Paul Durand attractions: Mme. A. Strakai with her Siberian canine friends ; Billy R. Browning and Bob Roberts ; The 5 Lelands. Advertisements. 1924-05-11. Billy Rose Theatre Division. Vaudeville , United States

La Musique populaire, Vol. 3, no. 109. text. Periodicals. 1883-11-15. Music Division. Music

'The New Yorkers', based on a story by Peter Arno and E Ray Goetz; lyrics and music by Cole Porter. Date: 1931

She's Mine, All Mine, Additional, The sweetest girl in all the town will shortly be my wife., Additional, When you see her, remember that she's my girl., 1900, 1901, Chicago, Publisher, Sol. Bloom, Songs, Betrothal, Waltzes, Man-woman relationships, Sexual attraction, 1 score (4 p.); 35 cm

Ladies Schubert Quartette , Entertainment, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

Sing A Song for Six Pence. Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886. Books, Illustrations. 1880 - 1889. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

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

La Musique populaire, Vol. 3, no. 95. text. Periodicals. 1883-08-09. Music Division. Music

RENEE ADOREE and JOHN GILBERT in THE BIG PARADE (1925), directed by KING VIDOR.

My Own Cecile, I'm a Wanderer on This Earth, She is My Sweetheart, My Own Cecile, 1898, New York, Publisher, Boosey & Co, Songs, Love, Waltzes, Musicals, Man-Woman Relationships, Desire, 1 score (4 p.); 35 cm

Portada del semanario de espectáculos Barcelona Teatral. Barcelona, mayo de 1947.

Partitura musical de la opereta "The Rose-Maid", de Bruno Granichstaedten, editada en Nueva York, 1912.

The cover of a programme for the Alhambra theatre, London. The bill featured comics, jugglers, singers, and ballet. Date: 1892

Shabse Tsvi: drama in 4 a3men, finf bilder, mim a prolog Shabbethai Zebi Koniec mesjasza. Yiddish שבתי צבי פראגראמקע. Żuławski, Jerzy, 1874-1915. Theater programs, Programs, Plans. 1923. Dorot Jewish Division. Jewish arts, Yiddish drama, Theater, Yiddish

''BOY WANTED !' a woman on her own plays her phonograph Date: 1920

...The Mercury Theatre presents The tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. Production by Orson Welles. Music by Marc Blitzstein.... Clippings, Programs. 1937. Billy Rose Theatre Division

The Cadenza, Vol. 9, no. 11. text. Periodicals. 1903-07. Music Division. Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin

Anonymous, Eden-Theâtre/ Messalina (Registered title (Letter)), 1889. Color lithography. Carnavalet museum, history of Paris.

Portada de la revista mensual Musical Emporium, editada en Barcelona, octubre de 1908. Pablo Sarasate Navascues.

Program for Poor Little Ritz Girl, dated July 28, 1920, at the Central Theatre (New York, N.Y.). Theater programs. 1920. Billy Rose Theatre Division. Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979. Poor little Ritz girl, Central Theatre (Organization : New York, N.Y.)

In the woods let us roam, While the wolf is not at home. Wolf, are you at home Date: 1886

When Sousa Leads the Band. Additional, In ev'ry land the Sousa band has gained a reputation. First line When Sousa leads the band. First line of chorus., 1900., Chicago; New York. Publisher, Hill, Horwitz & Bowers. Genre Songs, Conductors, Military bands, American, 1900-1999, Marches (Voice with piano). Composer Sousa, John Philip, 1854-1932., 1 score (6 p.); 35 cm

International music and drama, Vol. 2, no. 14. text. Periodicals. 1915-04-01. Music Division

Partitura musical del tango "Yira Yira", de Enrique Santos Discépolo Deluchi (Buenos Aires, 1901-1951), publicada en la revista Crónica, Madrid, 1930. Fotografía de Carlos Gardel, Victoria Pinillos y Sofía Bozán.

May-pole dance ,. Graupner and early Boston Musical Scores plus Boston Music Hall Ephemera

International music and drama, Vol. 2, no. 22. text. Periodicals. 1915-05-29. Music Division

Di shartse mame: melodrame in 2 aen, 6 bilder Shwartse mamme שווארצע מאמע פראגראמקע. Freiman, Louis, 1891-1967. Theater programs, Programs, Photographs, Portraits, Plans. 1938. Dorot Jewish Division. Jewish arts, Yiddish drama, Theater, Yiddish

Boston Sunday herald. A new opera house .... text. Posters. 1893 - 1897. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Children, Hats, Cats

Lithography by Roland R. Holst depicting a stage performance for N.V., created around 1900, showing figures, stage design, and theatrical elements.

Longacre Theatre II, Theater - New York

Eva Le Gallienne in her title role of "Peter Pan" Eva Le Gallienne in the title role of "Peter Pan.". 1900-10 - 1931-04. Billy Rose Theatre Division. Le Gallienne, Eva, 1899-1991

I Love My Dolly Best,' 1898. First line of chorus 'I'll give you my doll if you give me yours.' First line 'One sunshiny day in a great city park.' Published by Myll Bros., New York. The score consists of 4 pages and measures 35 cm. Themes include songs about dolls, weddings, interpersonal relations, poverty, reminiscing, and wealth

French songbook for 'The Love Parade' a 1929 American pre-Code musical comedy film, directed by Ernst Lubitsch and starring Maurice Chevalier and Jeanette MacDonald

The Famous Cotton Club presents Dan Healy's Cotton Club on Parade with Cab Calloway and his famous Cotton Club Orchestra. Cotton Club advertisement flier.. Photographs. 1925. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Photographs and Prints Division. Harlem (New York, N.Y.), Advertising fliers, Fliers (Printed matter), Nightclubs , Harlem (New York, N.Y.), Cotton Club

A published song titled 'When Chloe Sings a Song,' issued in 1899 by M. Witmark & Sons, showcasing themes related to African Americans, birds, nests, and the intersection of nature and music. The song features the first lines 'Dar is music in de banjo when it sounds' and 'Do yo' hear dem tones a-comin' wid de ole banjoy a strummin',' and is presented in an 8-page format, measuring 35 cm. The publication is associated with locations such as New York and Chicago

Girofle,Girofla! , Entertainment, Lecocq, Charles, 1832,1918. Giroflé,Girofla, Brockton Public Library Archival Collection

Motion picture record, Vol. 6, no. 13. text. Periodicals. 1929-03-30. Billy Rose Theatre Division. Motion pictures

The text presents information about the musical score titled 'The Sweetest Story Ever Told,' issued in 1892 by the Oliver Ditson Company in Boston. The work includes multiple titles and alternative titles, with 'Tell me, do you love me' appearing as a key phrase. It encompasses themes of courtship within the musical context of the 1890s, with a physical extent of one score consisting of six pages, measuring 35 cm

Anonymous, Folies-Bergere/ Huge success/ Fanny/ Emma/ Alexandrine/ First Prize/ De Beaute/ in Vienne/ Charlotte (Registered title (Letter)), 1880. Color lithography. Carnavalet museum, history of Paris.

The bookman, a literary journal. April number now ready. , Reading, Periodicals

This dayhill advertising streets of London in 1887, with Mr. J.C. Williamson leading the cast. This ***** drama will he new wish by the "firm" at the theatre Royal next week as a *****. July 28, 1937. (Photo by S.J. Hood).

Give My Love to Nellie, 1894, New York; London, Publisher, Spaulding & Gray; Howard & Co., 1 score (6 p.); 36 cm., Songs, Separation (Psychology), Love songs, Waltzes, Male friendship, First line of chorus 'Jack, kiss her once for me.', First line 'Three years ago when Jack and Joe set sail across the foam.'

The moth and the flame, 1898. Additional, At a gay reception. First line of chorus The moth and the flame played a game., 1898., New York. Publisher, Jos. W. Stern & Co. Categories include Songs, Deception, Betrothal, Love songs, Waltzes, Man-woman relationships, Interpersonal conflict., 1 score (8 p.); 35 cm

The new bohemian, a modern monthly, for January , Periodicals

Magic poster - Ektra Attraction at the Raglan Music Hall

If this be love, 1895 - Additional, What is this feeling of sadness, within my innermost soul. First line., 1895., New York. Publisher, M. Witmark & Sons. Songs, Love, Musicals, Suffering., 1 score (4 p.); 34 cm

International music and drama, Vol. 4, no. 22. text. Periodicals. 1916-06. Music Division

Ma lady Lu, 1899. Additional, 'Come to me ma lady Lu come, be ma own sweet babe oh!' (First line of chorus). Additional, 'I listen to the southwinds gently sighing, they speak of you ma lady Lu' (First line of song)., 1899, New York. Publisher, Chas. B. Ward Music Publishing Co. Subjects: Songs, Love, Interpersonal relations, Marriage proposals., 6 p.; 34 cm

Magic poster - Kar-Mi Prince of India

This 1896 color print by Otto Vautier depicts Victoria Hall during the Swiss national exhibition in Geneva, showing symphonic concert performance, hall interior, audience, and architectural details.

Advertisement for Phat Pheet dancing sandals for dainty little dancers, from Daniel Neal & Sons Limited, Kensington High Street and Edgware Road, London. Date: September 1914

Programa del Salón de fiestas Tirolés. Barcelona, años 1940.

Wurlitzer 'Good Will' trumpet Date: 1924

Four portraits of actors from a performance by Götterdämmerung, Sigling, c. 1897 - in Or Before 1902 photomechanical print Brussels paper collotype opera-singer (male). opera-singer (female)

The King Saxello - The Most Practical Soprano Made. Advertisements. 1925-07-15. Music Division. Music, Bands (Music), saxophones

49th Street Theatre, Theater - New York

International music and drama, Vol. 3, no. 17. text. Periodicals. 1915-10-23. Music Division

The text appears on a musical score from 1900, titled 'It's the Chink, Chink, Chink.' The score is published by Edward Schuberth & Co. and is focused on themes of wealth, morality, ethics, and interpersonal relationships. It features a waltz style and is related to musical performances. The document is 35 cm in size and is set in New York and London

SUNDAY EVENING CONCERT held by MAPLEWOOD HOTEL at 'WHITE MOUNTAINS, NH', 1900., 1900., CARD; ILLUS; 4.0X5.5

Wont you come to my tea party' is a musical score issued in 1895 by A. H. Fitz Music Co. in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It features themes related to songs, dolls, and children playing, particularly associated with birthday and tea parties. The score consists of 6 pages and measures 33 cm in height

Not a coon came out the way that he went in, Additional, For not a coon came out the way that he went in. (First line of chorus), Additional, There was a grand affair, last night, at William Sampson's Hall. (First line), 1898, New York, Publisher, Jos. W. Stern & Co., Songs, African Americans, Balls (Parties), Handguns, Interpersonal conflict, 1 score (8 p.); 35 cm

Poster for the Opera "Faust" by Charles Gounod at the Thétre national de l'Opéra, September 1900, Anonymous

Program (dated 7/14/41) for Pal Joey. Programs. 1941. Billy Rose Theatre Division. Shubert Theatre (Organization : New York, N.Y.), Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979. Pal Joey

Marigny-Theater / Champs-Elysées / Program

Advertisement for Motion Picture - Outside the Law - 1920

Vintage Book Cover for The babys opera: a book of old rhymes with new dresses. By Walter Crane. The music by the earliest masters. 1877

Dora Dean, 1895-1896. Additional, 'Oh! have you ever seen my Dora Dean.' First line of chorus 'Way down in Lou'siana, dat's where ole sister Hannah, bakes all the cracklin bread upon the coals.', 1895 - c1896., New York; San Francisco. Publisher, Broder and Schlam. Songs, African Americans, Dance (1890-1899), Sexual attraction., 1 score (6 p.); 36 cm

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