Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia
By Peter Schmitz
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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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Off-Off Broad Street
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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Americana Jubilee - 1976
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Mar 15, 2025 |
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Tom Bissinger's Fun House
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Feb 23, 2025 |
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Mary Robinson and the Drama Guild
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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Interview: Gregory Poggi
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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The Philadelphia Drama Guild
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Jan 11, 2025 |
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Encore Episode: New Years' Day in the New Theatre, 1800
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Dec 27, 2024 |
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The Arts Centers: New Philly Theaters for the 1970s
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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Theatre of the Living Arts - The Remix
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Season Four: Intro
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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Encore Episode: John Barrymore Comes Home
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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Encore Episode: The Mischianza
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Oct 11, 2024 |
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Encore Episode: Jasper Deeter and the Hedgerow Theatre
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Sep 22, 2024 |
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The Book
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Sep 08, 2024 |
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Encore Episode: The Paul Robeson House
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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Coda: End of the Tryout Town Era
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Aug 03, 2024 |
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Vinnette Carroll's Legacy: A Conversation
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Jul 26, 2024 |
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We Died in Philadelphia - Part Two
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Jul 06, 2024 |
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We Died in Philadelphia - Part One
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Jul 05, 2024 |
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"The Music Man" on Broad Street
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Jun 28, 2024 |
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Hollywood, Here We Come: Tryout Shows of the 1950s
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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"Guys and Dolls" in Philadelphia
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May 25, 2024 |
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Aftershock: The Serious Reckoning
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May 06, 2024 |
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"Kiss Me, Kate" World Premiere
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May 01, 2024 |
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The Boom
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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Encore Episode: Philadelphia's "Negro Unit" of the Federal Theatre Project
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Apr 14, 2024 |
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The Crash
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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42nd Street
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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On The Road with John Drew
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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The Passing Shows of the 1920s
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Feb 11, 2024 |
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Theatrical Real Estate
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Jan 27, 2024 |
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The Newest Oldest Biggest Little Theater
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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Holiday Show - 2023
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Dec 22, 2023 |
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The Big Time: Philadelphia Vaudevillians
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Dec 08, 2023 |
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Philadelphia Vaudeville!
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Nov 24, 2023 |
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The Return of The Clansman
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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Season Three: The Tryout Town
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Oct 20, 2023 |
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Interview: Penelope Reed
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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Encore Episode: Stages of Fire
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Aug 25, 2023 |
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Encore Episode: George Frederick Cooke Heads to Philadelphia
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Jul 21, 2023 |
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Theatre of the Living Arts: The End
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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Theatre of the Living Arts: The Middle
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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Production Notes From Backstage
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Jun 16, 2023 |
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Theatre of the Living Arts: A Beginning
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May 29, 2023 |
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Philadelphia Theater Scandal!
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May 12, 2023 |
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The Walls of Walnut Street
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Apr 28, 2023 |
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Banned in Philadelphia
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Stop Those Swinging Girls!
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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Bernhardt and the Playboy
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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Hammerstein's Opera House, Part Three
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Hammerstein's Opera House, Part Two
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Feb 10, 2023 |
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Hammerstein's Opera House, Part One
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Jan 27, 2023 |
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The Fight Against The Clansman, Part Three
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Jan 13, 2023 |
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Holiday Show - 2022
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Dec 30, 2022 |
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The Fight Against The Clansman, Part Two
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Dec 16, 2022 |
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The Fight Against The Clansman, Part One
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Nov 25, 2022 |
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Encore Episode: "I Fear No One" - Native American Performance in 19th Century Philadelphia
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Nov 11, 2022 |
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The Quaker City: The Forbidden Play of 1844, Part Three
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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The Quaker City: The Forbidden Play of 1844, Part Two
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Oct 14, 2022 |
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The Quaker City: The Forbidden Play of 1844, Part One
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Sep 30, 2022 |
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Season Two: Drama is Conflict
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Sep 23, 2022 |
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Jasper Deeter and the Hedgerow Theatre
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Sep 16, 2022 |
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The Paul Robeson House
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Jul 29, 2022 |
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"Good Night Sweet Prince: John Barrymore Comes Home" - Special Episode
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Jul 08, 2022 |
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Life & Death in the Theater: More 19th Century Stories
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Jun 17, 2022 |
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Philadelphia's 'Negro Unit' of the Federal Theatre Project: A Conversation
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Jun 03, 2022 |
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Interview: Mary B. Robinson
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May 06, 2022 |
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The Best of Times
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Apr 18, 2022 |
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The Black Booth: Part Two
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Mar 25, 2022 |
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The Black Booth: Part One
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Mar 04, 2022 |
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The Mischianza
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Feb 11, 2022 |
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The Everlasting Minstrel Show
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Jan 28, 2022 |
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The Charlotte Cushman Club
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Jan 14, 2022 |
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The Mummers Parade: An interview with Dr. Christian DuComb - Special Episode
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Dec 31, 2021 |
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The Academy of Music
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Dec 17, 2021 |
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Theater of Cruelty
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Dec 03, 2021 |
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"I Fear No One" - Native American Performance in 19th Century Philadelphia
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Nov 19, 2021 |
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The Duchess of Arch Street, Part Two
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Nov 05, 2021 |
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The Duchess of Arch Street, Part One
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Oct 15, 2021 |
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Fanny Kemble, Part Two
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Sep 24, 2021 |
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Fanny Kemble, Part One
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Sep 10, 2021 |
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Forrest of Philadelphia, Part Three
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Aug 20, 2021 |
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Forrest of Philadelphia, Part Two
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Aug 06, 2021 |
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Interview by "The Theatre History Podcast"
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Jul 23, 2021 |
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Forrest of Philadelphia, Part One
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Jul 09, 2021 |
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Stages of Fire
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Jun 25, 2021 |
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The Theatrical Commonwealth
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Jun 11, 2021 |
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George Frederick Cooke Heads to Philadelphia
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May 28, 2021 |
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Chaos Comes to Walnut Street
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May 14, 2021 |
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New Year's Day at the New Theatre, 1800
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Apr 30, 2021 |
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Two Paintings at The Met
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Apr 16, 2021 |
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Ricketts' Circus in the Capital City, Part Four
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Apr 02, 2021 |
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Ricketts' Circus in the Capital City, Part Three
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Mar 26, 2021 |
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Ricketts' Circus in the Capital City, Part Two
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Mar 26, 2021 |
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Ricketts' Circus in the Capital City, Part One
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Mar 26, 2021 |
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Early Philadelphia Theater in the 18th Century
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Mar 26, 2021 |
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Welcome to Adventures in Theater History
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Mar 22, 2021 |