Playbill Collection

WW2 - NaFI presents ENSA Production at Alexandria, Egypt
WW2 - A playbill for a production of The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde produced by N.A.A.F.I (Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes)

Lincoln Assass. / Playbill
The playbill found in President Abraham Lincolns box after his assassination by John Wilkes Booth at Fords Theatre

Alexander Theatre, Sheffield: playbill for Mrs Langtry in She Stoops to Conquer, 1976
Not dated, but possibly 1876 as July 10th fell on a Monday that year; also Lillie Langtry (married in 1874) would have been aged 23

Poster advertising of 'La Voix Humaine', 1930 (litho)
CHT204485 Poster advertising of 'La Voix Humaine', 1930 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poster advertising the performance of 'La Voix Humaine', by Jean Cocteau (1889-1963)

The Night of January 16th, San Diego, 1938. Creator: Unknown
The Night of January 16th, San Diego, 1938. Savoy Theatre'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935

Little Women, San Diego, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Little Women, San Diego, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Professor Mamlock, Los Angles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Professor Mamlock, Los Angles, [193-]. Hollywood Playhouse - 6 Days Only - The Federal Theatre Yiddish Unit in "Professor Mamlock" - Friedrich Wolf's Sensational Social Drama - Directed

Children's Festival Week, Los Angeles, CA, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Children's Festival, Week! Los Angeles, 1937. Hansel and Gretel; Marionette Circus; Music in Fairyland, Rip van Winkle marionettes; Pinocchio...Saturday Matinees - Hollywood Playhouse

Arabian Nights Fantasy, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Arabian Nights Fantasy, Los Angeles, 1936. Greek Open Air Theatre, Griffith Park - Opens Aug. 4th - "Arabian Nights Fantasy" "The Teller of Tales" - Adults 25 c[ents]

Theatre poster, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Theatre poster, Los Angeles, [193-]. Free! Federal Theatre Project - Division of Works Progress Administration - Invite You To Attend The Following Theatres: Beaux Arts Theatre, Beacon near 8th

A Moral Entertainment, Boston, 1938. Creator: Unknown
A Moral Entertainment, Boston, 1938. "A Moral Entertainment" - "An excursion into the early American Theatre" - by Richard Maibaum - Copley Theatre'

A Moral Entertainment, Boston, 1938. Creator: Unknown
A Moral Entertainment, Boston, 1938. Copley Theatre..."A Moral Entertainment" by Richard Maibaum - An Excursion into the Early American Theatre'

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, [193-]. Freeport Boys Club Benefit - Freeport High School Auditorium...The Federal Theatre for New York State - Presents The Popular American Comedy Success

Iolanthe, New York City, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Iolanthe, New York City, [193-]. Federal Theatre... presents - the Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company...Iolanthe...Gondoliers - Brooklyn Academy of Music'

Federal Varieties, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Federal Varieties, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Einmal Mensch…!, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Einmal Menscha!, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Class of 29, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Class of 29, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Bassa Moona, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Bassa Moona, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

American Holiday, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
American Holiday, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Free Shows in the Park, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Vaudeville Show, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Vaudeville Show, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Vaudeville Revue, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Vaudeville Revue, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Vaudeville, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Vaudeville, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Vaudeville Revue, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Vaudeville Revue, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Vaudeville Show, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Vaudeville Show, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Vaudeville, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Vaudeville, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

We Live and Laugh, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
We Live and Laugh, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Tons of Money, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Tons of Money, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

String Fever, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
String Fever, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Spring Frolic, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Spring Frolic, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

No More Peace, New York, [1937]. Creator: Unknown
No More Peace, New York, [1937]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

The Drunkard, New Orleans, 1939. Creator: Unknown
The Drunkard, New Orleans, 1939. The Drunkard - or - The Fallen Saved - St. Charles Theatre - Now Playing'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

If Ye Break Faith, Miami, FL, 1938. Creator: Unknown
If Ye Break Faith, Miami, FL, 1938. The Unknown Soldier...of Germany - A Jew; France - A Pacifist; Italy - A Musician; Austria - A Nationalist; England - A Patriot; U.S.A

The Milky Way, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
The Milky Way, Los Angeles, 1938. Mason Opera House...Two Weeks Only - "The Milky Way" by Lynn Root & Harry Clork'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Accent on Youth, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Accent on Youth, Los Angeles, 1938. Mason Opera House - "Accent on Youth"...by Samson Raphaelson'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

The Drunkard, New Orleans, 1939. Creator: Unknown
The Drunkard, New Orleans, 1939. St Charles Theatre - Now Playing - The Drunkard - or - The Fallen Saved'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Blind Alley, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Blind Alley, Los Angeles, 1937. Mayan Theatre..."Blind Alley" by James Warwick...Now Playing - Federal Theatre Project - Div. of W.P.A.'

The Old Maid, New York, [1935]. Creator: Unknown
The Old Maid, New York, [1935]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Tamed and How, New Rochelle, NY, [193-]. Creators: Unknown, Charles H Harrison
Tamed and How, New Rochelle, NY, [193-]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Streamline Shakespeare, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Streamline Shakespeare, Los Angeles, 1938. "Streamline Shakespeare" - Highland Park Playground Auditorium...Free!'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Everyman, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Everyman, Los Angeles, 1938. Out-Door Theatre - Pro[testant] Cathedral of St. Alban's Church...Hollywood - "Everyman"'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Boy Meets Girl, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Boy Meets Girl, Los Angeles, 1938. Mason Opera House - Two Weeks Only...Boy Meets Girl - by Bella and Samuel Spewack'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

The Bishop Misbehaves, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
The Bishop Misbehaves, Los Angeles, 1938. "The Bishop Misbehaves" by Frederick Jackson - 2 Weeks Only...Mason Opera House'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Ah, Wilderness!, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Ah, Wilderness!, Los Angeles, 1938. Mason Opera House - Eugene O'Neill's Great Comedy - "Ah, Wilderness!"...'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Relatives, Los Angeles, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Relatives, Los Angeles, 1937. Federal Beaux Arts Theatre...Chas. [Charles] Gottesfeld's Comedy Satire "Relatives" (in Yiddish)

Prologue to Glory, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Prologue to Glory, Los Angeles, 1938. Hollywood Playhouse..."Prologue to Glory" by E. P. Conkle'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

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"From World War II to Victorian England: A Journey through Playbills" Step back in time as we explore the fascinating world of playbills, offering a glimpse into the rich history of theatrical performances. During World War II, amidst the chaos and uncertainty, the NaFI presents an ENSA Production at Alexandria, Egypt. These playbills served as a source of entertainment and respite for soldiers far from home. Delve even further into history with a playbill from the era of Abraham Lincoln's assassination. This unique artifact provides insight into the cultural landscape surrounding this tragic event. In 1976, Mrs Langtry takes center stage at Sheffield's Alexander Theatre in "She Stoops to Conquer. " The playbill captures not only her talent but also reflects the evolving tastes and interests of theater-goers during that time. Traveling back to Shakespearean times, witness Stephen Kemble's remarkable portrayal of Falstaff in King Henry IV. This playbill transports us to an era where Shakespearean plays were celebrated and revered. The year is 1830 when Macbeth captivates audiences at Sheffield's Theatre. Immerse yourself in Shakespearian tragedy through this vintage playbill - a testament to timeless storytelling. Enter the realm of magic with Houdini. Step right up as these vibrant posters advertise his thrilling performances from January 1922 onwards. Witness firsthand how Houdini mesmerized crowds with his incredible illusions. Drury Lane pantomime poster showcases "The White Cat" by J. Hickory Wood and Arthur Collins - a delightful spectacle filled with laughter and enchantment that graced London stages long ago. Journey even further back in time with an Ichimura Theater program dating all the way back to 1715 Japan. Experience traditional Japanese theater through this exquisite piece created by Torii Kiyomasu I.