Theater playbill for "Asmodeus, or, The Little Devil's Share" and "Beauty and the Beast" at the Washington Theater, July 29, 1861
Contributors: Planché, J. R. (James Robinson), 1796-1880; Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office; Washington Theater (Organization : Washington, D.C.); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: H. Polkinhorn's Steam Job Press, D st., near 7th
Published: 1861
Place of publication: Washington
Language: eng
Other titles: Asmodeus, or, The little devil's share; Asmodeus; Little devil's share; Beauty and the beast; Crowded houses testify their love of mirth and music. Last night of Beauty and the beast. Two splendid pieces
Description: Theater! Corner of 11th and C streets, near Penn. avenue. Manager Mr. Humphrey Bland, Musical director: Mr. Sandy Jamieson, stage manager Mr. F. Williams ... Crowded houses testify their love of mirth and music. Last night of Beauty and the Beast. Two splendid pieces. Monday, July 29th, 1861 the entertainment will commence with the comedietta of "Asmodeus, or, The Little Devil's Share" ... To conclude with the musical extravaganza of "Beauty and the Beast" ... In preparation, "Nick of the Woods," and "Aladdin" ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Asmodeus: Ferdinand, King of Spain: Mr. C. Henri, Fra Antonio, the Grand Inquisitor and Counsellor to the King: Mr. J.S. Edwards, Gil Vargos, his Creature, Usher of the Black Rod, and Tutor to Don Rafael: Mr. Stuart Robson, Don Rafael d'Estanago, a Student of Theology, and subsequently Captain of the Queen's Guard: Mr. F. Williams, Count Medora, Chamberlain to the Queen: Mr. T.B. Baker, Antonio: Mr. Walton, Carlo, an Orphan and wandering Minstrel, assuming the character of Asmodeus: Mrs. C. Henri, Isabella: Queen of Spain: Mrs. H. Bland, Cassildo, Sister of Carlo, and beloved by and in love with Don Rafael: Mrs. F. Williams.

Cast: Beauty and the beast: Sir Aldgate Pump: Mr. J.S. Edwards, John Quill: Mr. Stuart Robson, The Beast (alias Prince Aror): Mr. F. Williams, Beauty: Mrs. C. Henri, Dressalinda: Mrs. F. Williams, Marygolda: Mrs. E. Mann, Queen of the Roses: Mrs. H. Bland, Bluebelle: Miss A. Hodges.

LC copy printed on green paper.

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