Opera playbill for Adelina Patti in "La Sonnambula," "Lucrezia Borgia" and "Rigoletto" at the American Academy of Music Philadelphia, December 17, 1859
Contributors: Susini, Augustino, 1822 or 1823- performer; Muzio, Emanuele, 1825-1890, conductor; Bellini, Vincenzo, 1801-1835; Donizetti, Gaetano, 1797-1848; Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901; 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; Lucrezia Borgia; Rigoletto; 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 Saturday evening, Dec. 17, at half-past 7, Grand gala night when will be presented Bellini's popular opera, in 3 acts of "La Sonnambula" ... after which, first appearance of the great basso, Sig. Susini, in second act of "Lucrezia Borgia" ... who will make his first appearance in America since his return from Europe. To conclude with, by general request, the Fourth Act of "Rigoletto!" including the magnificent quartette.
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

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

Cast: Lucrezia Borgia: M'me Gazzaniga, Sig. Stigelli, Sig. Susini.

Cast: Rigoletto: M'me Colson, M'me Strakosch, Sig. Stigelli, Sig. Ferri, Mr. Weinlich.

"Monday evening, Dec. 19, at half-past 7 o'clock, Grand Gala and Only Performance of Don Giovanni! ... On Wednesday, first and only night of Mozart's fairy opera of The Magic Flute! ... On Saturday next, Dec. 24, only grand gala matinee: The Sicilian Vespers!"

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