Opera playbill for Adelina Patti in "La Sonnambula" at the American Academy of Music Philadelphia, December 14, 1859
Contributors: Muzio, Emanuele, 1825-1890, conductor; Bellini, Vincenzo, 1801-1835; Academy of Music (Philadelphia, Pa.); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: U.S. Steam-Power Printing Office, Ledger Buildings
Published: 1859
Place of publication: [Philadelphia]
Language: eng
Other titles: Sonnambula; American Academy of Music. Italian opera
Description: American Academy of Music. Italian Opera. Musical director and conductor, Signor Muzio, leader, Theo. Thomas, chorus master, Mr. Hensler, stage manager, Sig. Amati Dubreul. This evening (Wednesday), Dec. 14, at quarter to 8, only night of Bellini's opera, in 3 acts of "La Sonnambula."
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: M'lle Adelina Patti, Sig. Brignoli, Sig. Amodio, M'me Morra, Sig. Muller, M'me Parozzi.

"To-morrow, Thursday, first and only night of the new opera of Saffo! ... on Friday, positively last night of the Sicilian Vespers! With its magnificent mise en scene, new and splendid scenery and dresses. On Saturday, Grand Gala Night . First appearance in America of the great basso, Signor Susini. When a grand opera and two acts of other operas will be given. Particulars hereafter."

In: American theater programs of the late 19th and 20th centuries (Library of Congress).