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Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia

Bringing you the best stories from the deep and fascinating history of theater in the city of Philadelphia.This is the podcast for all lovers of theater, students of history - or anyone who enjoys great stories with lots of drama!

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31:48

Forrest of Philadelphia, Part Two

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2021/08/06

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50:30

Interview by "The Theatre History Podcast"

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2021/07/23

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48:02

Forrest of Philadelphia, Part One

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2021/07/09

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48:20

Stages of Fire

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2021/06/25

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47:34

The Theatrical Commonwealth

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2021/06/11

Wars, fires, melodramas, circuses, balloons, and ice cream . . . plus, for even more excitement, an examination of the economic model of American Theater in its early years! Woohoo! They're all in this episode, as we complete our multi-episode exploration of Philadelphia Theater History in the period from 1793-1820. To view the episode blog entry with illustrations, a map, and a bibliography, go to: https://www.aithpodcast.com/blog/episode-11-The-Theatrical-Commonwealth/If you liked the show,

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48:34

George Frederick Cooke Heads to Philadelphia

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2021/05/28

George Frederick Cooke, one of the greatest actors of the English stage, came to town in 1811 while on a barnstorming tour of America. His performances of Shakespeare astonished audiences, and his visit left behind vivid stories of his wild behavior. Other things about him still remain in Philadelphia, too . . . Want to see illustrations and more commentary about this topic? Go to our website's blog post! https://www.aithpodcast.com/blog/episode-10-George-Frederick-Cooke/If you liked the show,

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40:43

Chaos Comes to Walnut Street

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2021/05/14

The hurricanes of World History blow a French equestrian circus company all the way to Philadelphia. The Walnut Street Theatre is born. Meanwhile back on Chestnut Street, the New Theatre is forging ahead with its annual seasons of plays and spectacles. Some historical figures of our story depart, and some new ones arrive. Benefits are awarded to all!On our website, you can see a full blog post about the episode, with a map of Philadelphia in 1800, additional images of people mentioned in the show,

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35:15

New Year's Day at the New Theatre, 1800

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2021/04/30

Philadelphia's premiere theater company rings in the New Year of 1800 with their production of the spectacular Romance entitled "Blue Beard, or Female Curiosity". Meanwhile, in the audience, there are other dramatic events taking place! Join us on this Adventure in Theater History, as we take a snapshot of early American theater on the cusp of the 19th Century.To see a full blog entry about this episode, including more illustrations, explanations, and a selected bibliography of source

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43:10

Two Paintings at The Met

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2021/04/16

An examination of two works by artist John Lewis Krimmel, as they relate to the history of theater and public performance in early 19th Century Philadelphia. The first image can be found online at: "Nightlife in Philadelphia—an Oyster Barrow in front of the Chestnut Street Theater", Metropolitan Museum of Art Collections. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/12739The second image can be found online at: "Exhibition of Indian Tribal Ceremonies at the Olympic Theater,

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34:16

Ricketts' Circus in the Capital City, Part Four

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2021/04/02

The final installment of our story about John Bill Ricketts, with more adventures about his equestrian circus and theatrical troupe. We meet the American comedian and dancer John Durang, and Ricketts has his portrait painted by Gilbert Stuart. The Circus and Art Pantheon becomes a major fixture of Philadelphia's social scene in the transition from the Washington to the Adams Administration. But troubles begin to mount as Ricketts's shows get increasingly elaborate with special effects

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24:01

Ricketts' Circus in the Capital City, Part Three

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2021/03/26

John Bill Ricketts completes his 1793 season of shows in Philadelphia - and gets out of town just in time to avoid the fate that laid low so many of Philadelphia's citizens that fateful year. But when Ricketts finally returns to the city, much later, he builds a new Circus and Art Pantheon right where the political leadership of the United States can easily find him - right across the corner of Sixth and Chestnut Street. However, the management of the New Theatre is not pleased with the

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21:04

Ricketts' Circus in the Capital City, Part Two

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2021/03/26

We look at the influence of the English equestrian Phillip Astley, and how the equestrian circus was developing into an international form of popular entertainment in the late 18th Century.(Image: copyright of the Trustees of the British Museum, used by permission)Go to our website for a blog post with more illustrations and a bibliography of source material used in our research: /blog/episode-4-phillip-astley/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AITHpodcastFollow us on Instagram:

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16:52

Ricketts' Circus in the Capital City, Part One

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2021/03/26

John Bill Ricketts, the English Equestrian, arrives in Philadelphia, and attracts the attention of a Very Important Person. How did Philadelphia become the site of the First American Circus? Listen in and find out! (Image courtesy of the Trustees of the British Museum)Go to our website for a blog post with more images and a bibliography of source material: "Ricketts' Circus"/blog/episode-3-ricketts-circus/We also post daily stories from all periods of Philadelphia Theater History on

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34:58

Early Philadelphia Theater in the 18th Century

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2021/03/26

A broad overview of Philadelphia theater and its contribution to American drama - from the founding of Pennsylvania to the end of the 18th Century.William Penn's antipathy to all things theatrical is discussed, as well as the continuing effects of Quakerism's distrust of the performing arts during most of this period. But as Colonial America began to change, and as the United States became a country, this prejudice shifts, and Philadelphia becomes home to the premier dramatic company in

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25:09

Welcome to Adventures in Theater History

Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia ·

2021/03/22

Why we're here, and what we're trying to do with our podcast. Peter tells the story of his own personal history, and how he started on the task of researching, exploring, and teaching the history of the theater in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The matter of spelling the word "theater" (as opposed to "theatre") is explained, and the complexities and attractions and challenges of the Philadelphia's history is addressed. For a blog post about this episode, visit:

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