Theater playbill for Mr. J.H. Robinson in "The Serious Family" and "Toodles" at the Worcester Dramatic Museum, Worcester, Massachusetts, October 4, 1853
Contributors: Macarthy, Harry, 1834-1888, performer; Macarthy, Marion, -1865, performer; Buckstone, John Baldwin, 1802-1879; Burton, William E. (William Evans), 1802-1860; Worcester Dramatic Museum; Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: Printed by Chas. Hamilton, Palladium Office
Published: 1853
Place of publication: Worcester [Massachusetts]
Language: eng
Other titles: Serious family; Toodles
Description: Worcester Dramatic Museum! Lessees, Gates & Brown, acting & stage manager, J.G. Cartlich, proprietor, C.S. Davis. The President of the Timbuctoo Amelioration Society will be present this evening. We progress on and propsper. 2nd night of the highly popular eccentric comedian, Mr. J.H. Robinson. Another grand change. Have you seen The Toodles!! They have just arrived with the Serious Family!! Call at the Museum , and take a peep at the above great eccentric characters. Mr. J.H. Robinson ... appears to-night in two of his best parts, Aminidab Sleek & Mr. Timothy Toodles, supported by all the highly talented artists of this establlishment. Miss Marion Macarthy & her brother continue to delight the audience by their delightful warbling. Immense cast in both pieces!! Come early, only read the programme. On Tuesday evening, Oct. 4th, 1853, will be acted, (1st time this season,) Buckstone's beautiful comedy in three acts, entitled "The Serious Family!" ... To conclude, (2nd time, as received last evening with tumultuous applause,) Burton's great comic drama, entitled "Toodles" ...
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Cast: The serious family: Mr. J.H. Robinson, J.H. Warwick, W.H. Howard, Browne, Mrs. W.H. Leighton, Mrs. Sefton Parry, W.H. Leighton, H.C. Thompson, Mrs. Beissenherz, Miss Lucy A. Cutler, Miss M. Macarthy.

Cast: Toodles: Mr. J.H. Robinson, J.H. Warwick, H.C. Thompson, Browne, Mrs. W.H. Leighton, C.S. Davis, Denmon Thompson, Miss Irvin, W.H. Leighton, H.M. Macarthy, Mrs. Beissenherz, Miss Thompson.

"An entitrely new pathetic drama, entitled Eveleen WIlson, dramatized from the prize tale of the same name, is in active rehearsal and will be produced immediately. To-morrow, Wednesday, 3rd appearance of Mr J.H. Robinson, and last night but two of his engagement. The beautiful romantic fairy spectacle of Cherry and Fair Star, with new scenery and appointments, is in active preparation ..."

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