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Lot of four, includes: Printed broadside, 7.5 x 23.75 in., promoting Easter Week at the Bowery Theatre. New York: Thomas Snowden, Printer, n.d., ca 1843. Broadside describes Easter Week at the Bowery as an, "Unequalled Combination of Talent and Novelty!" Broadside lists first appearances to be made by vocalist "Mrs. Ferguson," and others including "Mrs. Hield," "Mr. J. R. Scott," "Mr. Wallack," and "Mr. McCutcheon," and continues, boasting, "Three Splendid Pieces with Tragedy! Comedy! Dancing! Singing! and Melo-Drama! All sustained by eminent Artists." The plays listed include "Robert Emmet! Or, The Revolution of '98," "Jonathan Bradford" and "Man about Town," each of which list "Mrs. Booth" in the cast. Notably, in the cast section of "Man about Town," text reveals that Mr. McCutcheon "will give his celebrated imitation of Mr. Booth, As Richard III." John Wilkes Booth's father, Junius Brutus Booth (1796-1852), was an actor perhaps best known for his portrayal of Richard III, for which he won international praise. This role, and the actor who brought it to life, were so well known that an McCutcheon's impression of booth was worth noting in the advertisement for Mr. McCutcheon's first appearance at Bowery Theatre. The "Mrs. Booth" listed in this broadside might refer to Clementina DeBar Booth, Junius Booth's first wife. Printed broadside, 6 x 20.75 in., promoting performances of "The Alpine Maid" and "Timour The Tartar!" at People's Theatre. Baltimore: "The Printing Office" Steam-Power Press, n.d., ca 1852. Broadside exclaims, "Extra Night! Complimentary Benefit to Mr. V. J. Borette!" Text continues, explaining that Joseph C. Foster's company have volunteered to present the additional showing of Timour the Tartar, described as a "Grand Oriental Equestrian Spectacle." Admission prices are listed according to section, including separate prices for "Colored Gallery" and "Colored Boxes." Printed broadside, 9.5 x 19.25 in., advertising performances at Walnut Street Theatre including "Bayadere," "A Grand Divertisement," "Katharine & Petruchio," and a performance by Senorita Soto. Philadelphia: Brown's Steam-Power Job Printing Office, n.d., ca 1853. Broadside lists "E. A. Marshall" as Lessee and "P. Richings" as Stage Manager. Highlighted performers include "Miss Fitzpatrick," "Miss C. Richings," "M'lle Pougaud," "M'lle De Melisse," "M'lle Lavigne," "Senorita Soto," and others. Printed broadside, 6.75 x 22.75 in., promoting performances at Burton's Theatre including "Napoleon's Old Guard," "Irish Dragoon," and "Metamora Or, the Last of the Pollywogs." Philadelphia: United States Job Printing Office, n.d., ca 1848. Broadside heading boasts, "Hearty Shouts of Laughter Attend the performances of Mr. Brougham." Much explanation is given for Metamora; Or, the Last of the Pollywogs, including a cast list and descriptions of scenes, followed by other listed acts and performances such as "The German Comedians," and comedian, "Mr. John Dunn " Condition: Each broadside with some water damage/discoloration, brittleness/tearing at edges, and crease lines throughout. Last broadside in particular with many rips and tears around edges, though none affect text.