| The Prince of Parthia | |
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| Written by | Thomas Godfrey |
| Date premiered | April 24, 1767 |
| Place premiered | Southwark Theatre, Philadelphia |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Tragedy |
| Setting | Parthian Empire |
The Prince of Parthia is a Neo-Classical tragedy by Thomas Godfrey and was the first stage play written by an American to be presented in the United States by a professional cast of actors, on April 24, 1767, at the Southwark Theatre in Philadelphia.[1] It was first published in 1765.[2] It is set in the Parthian Empire in the 1st century A.D. during the Arsacid dynasty.
- ^ Davis, Andrew (2010). America's Longest Run: A History of the Walnut Street Theatre. Penn State Press. p. 14. ISBN 9780271030531. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ Quinn, Arthur Hobson (1922). (2nd ed.). New York: The Century Company.