comedy, performing arts

Robson & Crane in Shakespeare's "Comedy of errors"

William Shakespeare books and illustrations Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Our American cousin: A comedy in three acts

George Thatcher's Minstrels allied with Rich & Harris' Comedy Co. in T...

Caption: The Chicago boy. "If New York behaves itself, we'll annex it to Chicago one of these days." Created by "The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti, N=Y & London." No 3932. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collecti... More

Charles Frohman's new comedy, Oh, Susannah!

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The Tarrytown widow a big comedy success.

C252452 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Well sir! What would you say? Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & N.Y." Direction, D.W. Truss & Co. N.Y. no. 7769. Forms part of: Theatrical ... More

Charles Frohman's new comedy, Oh, Susannah!

Caption: Aurora. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York." Different versions of poster: POS - TH - 1897 .O35, no. 1 (D size); POS - TH - 1897 .O35, no. 1a (C size). N.Y. No. ... More

Blaney's, A hired girl his latest musical comedy success.

Blaney & Vance, managers. Caption: Hello Sergeant! Created and "copyright 1898 by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 6077. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The new musical comedy, Hotel Topsy Turvy

13516 U.S. Copyright Office "Herald Square Theatre." Caption: There's something going on in this house! Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8380. Forms part of: ... More

The burgomaster the great up to date musical comedy : unprecedented re...

Created by "Eagle Lithographing Co., Chicago." Words by Frank Pixley; music by Gustav Lüders; under direction of the Dearborn Theatre management. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Earl & Jensch's humorous banterers handing the public, Will F. Phillip...

Created and "copyright, 1899, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4174. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The new musical comedy, Hotel Topsy Turvy

13519 U.S. Copyright Office "Herald Square Theatre." Caption: An angel making circus folk happy. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8381. Forms part of: Theatri... More

Hans and Nix everything new but the title : fun, music, and song : the...

Caption: The dancing chicks. Created by the Enquirer Job Printing Co., Cin., O. Management of Walters and Mathews. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: McManus-Y... More

Earl & Jensch's humorous banterers handing the public, Will F. Phillip...

Caption: A bunch of belles. Created and "copyright, 1899, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4173. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

On the stroke of twelve the plausible American comedy drama : by Josep...

48527 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: This safe is in my keeping - and I hold the key. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." Direction of Whitaker & Lawren... More

Who is who the real thing in farce comedy.

Caption: Act 2nd A basket dilemma. Created by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York. No. 4190. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

David Belasco's new farcical comedy, Naughty Anthony

Includes musical scale with text: Oh! that dainty silken stock----ing. 68998 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. No. 8727. Forms part of:... More

Chas. H. Yale & Sidney R. Ellis present the German dialect comedian an...

D17414 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The swell brigade. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4835. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collecti... More

Barney Gilmore in the great comedy drama, Kidnapped in New York by How...

D7709 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Scene - 3rd Act, The kidnappers den; Dooley and his friend the actor make a rough house. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print., Cinci... More

Broadhurst Bros. production of The man from Mexico by H.A. DuSouchet :...

D14892 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print., Cincinnati & New York." No. 4678. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Royal Lilliputians the only novelty in sight : a comedy on new and ori...

Created and "copyright 1900, The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4633. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Chas. E. Evans in David Belasco's comedy, Naughty Anthony

D8536 U.S. Copyright Office Captions: Breaking rule 13. "Tony, you are my first love!" "She has lost her memory!" Guatemala! The camera never lies! Wonder if they are like other girls? Created and copyr... More

Chas. H. Yale & Sidney R. Ellis present the German dialect comedian an...

Caption: Metz to the rescue. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4834. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Barney Gilmore in the great comedy drama, Kidnapped in New York by How...

D7494 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Scene - 2nd Act, Central Park. Dooley - "Mr. Clark if you want to know who stole your child there stands the man." Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Ru... More

Royal Lilliputians a big comedy by little people.

Created and "copyright 1900, The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4623. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The big farce comedy, Hello Bill a whole lot of fun - in 3 hours.

Caption: Bunch of big bills: Ha! Ha!! Ha!!! Created and "copyright 1900, by The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y." No. 7851. Some pieces of poster missing. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Chas. H. Yale & Sidney R. Ellis present the German dialect comedian an...

Public domain scan of German poster, printed advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain scan of german poster, printed advertisement, free to use, no copyrig... More

Chas. H. Yale & Sidney R. Ellis present the German dialect comedian an...

Caption: The sweetest of songs, "Love is all in all." Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4779. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection ... More

Miller & Hogarty present America's daintiest comedy queen, Elsa Ryan i...

Caption: Dolly - "The good book says, Thou shalt not kill!" Created and "copyright 1902 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." Lower right corner missing. N.Y. no. 10196. Forms part of: Theatrical ... More

Richard Carle in The tenderfoot an operatic comedy in 3 acts : book by...

Caption: My Alamo love. Created and "copyright 1903 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 10479. Under the direction of the Dearborn Theatre Management. Forms part of: Theatrical poster... More

Hamlin, Mitchell & Fields present Bird center a comedy by Glen MacDono...

Created and "copyright, 1904, by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 5669. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The famous originals Murray & Mack in a brand new comedy

G xxc 10160 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Time to start "around the town." Created and "copyright 1905 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 8734. Forms part of: Theatri... More

The little duchess the musical comedy success.

"The original production as used by Anna Held." Book by Harry B. Smith; music by Reginald De Koven; direction of Milton and Sargent Aborn. Caption: I have a feeling you are about to be kissed. Created and "copy... More

B.E. Forrester presents Yorke & Adams in the musical comedy success Ba...

G xxc 13324 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: My Egyptian maids. Created and "copyright 1906 by The Courier Co. of Buffalo." No. 5184. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

B.E. Forrester presents Yorke & Adams in the musical comedy success Ba...

G xxc 13330 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The Pony Rosebuds. Created and "copyright 1906 by The Courier Co. of Buffalo." No. 5185. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Joe W. Spears presents Mazie Trumbull and her fun crowd in a brand new...

G xxc 14161 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Mazie and her fun crowd hustling on the one nighters. Created and "copyright 1906 by The Courier Co. of Buffalo." No. 5303. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection... More

Gay New York a real comedy with music : the biggest success of the yea...

Caption: Welcome to our city. Created and "copyright 1907 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 10273. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The runaways the elaborate musical comedy from New York Casino.

G xxc 19934 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1908 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cin. & N.Y." No. 11684. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Clyde Fitch's greatest comedy, "Girls"

K xxc 12850 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Miss Kate. Created by Dana T. Bennett Co., New York. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Musical Comedy 4 - Public domain portrait drawing

Picryl description: Public domain image of a uniform, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Ballet rehearsals, New York City, ca. 1916: Washington Square Players ...

9 women. Photo by Bain News Service, N.Y.C. Title and other information transcribed from unverified, old caption card data and item. George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress). Caption card tracings:... More

[Actor from Mack Sennett comedy film in Roman toga seated holding wine...

Copyright by Mack Sennett Comedies. No. 280B. Public domain photograph of movie actress, film scene, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Washington Debs. rehearsing for comedy, [3/25/25]

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Federal Mayan Theatre [presents] Censored, "a modern play" by Conrad ...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Censored" at the Mayan Theatre, Hill at 11th Street, Los Angeles, Calif., showing bust portraits of a man and a woman, and a play script. Work Projects Admini... More

The Southwest Theatre Unit of the Federal Theatre Project at the Musar...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Roadside" at the Musart Theatre, 1320 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles, Calif. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

Columbia Theatre [presents] hilarious 3 act comedy "Censored" by Conra...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Censored" at the Columbia Theatre, 135 O'Farrell, San Francisco, Calif., showing bust portraits of a man and a woman, and a play script.

"Chalk dust" modern, youthful, comedy, drama.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Chalk Dust" at the Hollywood Playhouse, showing a girl writing on a chalkboard.

George Bernard Shaw's 3 act comedy "Captain Brassbound's conversion"

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Captain Brassbound's Conversion" at the Hollywood Playhouse, Vine St. near Hollywood Bvld., Los Angeles, Calif., showing bust portrait of Bernard Shaw. Work P... More

South Side High School senior class presents "It never rains" a comedy...

Poster for South Side High School senior class presentation of "It never rains" by Aurania Ellenbeck Rouverol, at South Side High School, showing a young couple eloping. Date stamped on verso: Jul 18 1939. Work... More

"A touch of brimstone Hilarious comedy : Back stage life.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "A Touch of Brimstone" at the Columbia, showing two women and a man.

The Federal Theatre presents "Up pops the devil" 3 act comedy by Alber...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Up pops the devil" at the Waterloo Theater, showing stylized ballerina. Stamped on verso: Works Progress Administration, Des Moines, Iowa. Official business. ... More

"The tailor becomes a storekeeper" A grotesque comedy by David Pinski ...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Tailor Becomes a Storekeeper" at Daly's Theatre, 63rd Street east of Broadway, New York City, showing a hand holding a fish being cut in half with sissors... More

The Devil passes Comedy drama by Benn W. Levy : opening Dec. 26.

Poster for Federal Theatre Projects presentation of "The Devil Passes" at the Columbia, 135 O'Farrell St., San Francisco, Calif., showing the Devil holding playing cards in one hand and a bottle in the other. W... More

Federal WPA Variety Theatre presents vaudeville 9 big acts : Comedy, s...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project vaudeville show featuring "Tumble In, Redeck & Dexter, Leddy Brothers, Bronson & Delaney, Yvette & Lazar, Emil Jarrow, Dance Parade Review, Lane & Byron, [and] Laing Bros.," s... More

Paul Vulpius' "Help yourself" A comedy hit in 3 hilarious acts.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Help Yourself" at the high school auditorium, Alameda, showing a money bag spilling its contents. A Federal Theatre Road Attraction - Div. of W.P.A. Work Proj... More

"Help your-self" A 3 act comedy.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Help Your-Self" at Union Hi-School auditorium, showing a woman standing before a bank teller. Sponsored by Inglewood Jr. Chamber of Commerce. Tickets on sale ... More

Federal Varieties 40 stage, radio, screen stars : Comedy galore - nove...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Federal Varieties" at the Capitol Theatre, Rome, New York. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

"Help your-self" A 3 act comedy.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Help Your-Self" at El Segundo Hi-School auditorium, showing a woman standing before a bank teller. Sponsored by El Segundo Womens Club. Work Projects Administ... More

"Help your-self" A 3 act comedy.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Help Your-Self" at La Jolla Hi-School auditorium, showing a woman standing before a bank teller. Sponsored by Associated Student Body. Tickets on sale at Ille... More

"A touch of brimstone" - triangle comedy of backstage life

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "A Touch of Brimstone" at the Columbia theater, showing a man gesturing and two women. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Se... More

The satirical comedy "To the ladies" by George S. Kaufman and Marc Con...

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "To the Ladies" at the Mason Opera House.

[ Danny Kaye receiving Tony Pastor award for the 'Outstanding Musical ...

From the brown scrapbook in the box: DKA_VS_BOX 9 (General) The Library of Congress provides access to these materials for educational and research purposes and makes no warranty with regard to their use for o... More

"Boom Town ballyhoo" - sponsored by the A&R Department - at the Post G...

Poster for New York State A&R Dept. presentation of a Boom Town ballyhoo at the Post Gym, featuring a variety of acts, showing singers on a stage. Date stamped on verso: May 14 1941. Work Projects Administratio... More

"Twilight of the theatre" Intriguing comedy drama.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Twilight of the Theatre" at the Musart Theatre (formerly Egan), 1320 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles, Calif. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library ... More

Juilliard School of Music, 130 Claremont Ave., New York City. Comedy I...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a school auditorium, college, education, building interior, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Juilliard School of Music, 130 Claremont Ave., New York City. Comedy I...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a school auditorium, college, education, building interior, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Actor Tobias St. James portrays silent-film star Charlie Chaplin along...

Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The comedy king - Public domain sheet music scan

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.

The head of the community : a comedy in four (4) acts : a parody of Go...

D17857 From the collections of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Hebraic Section.