Theater playbill for Julia Dean Hayne in "The Hunchback" at the Washington Theatre, February 23, 1860
Contributors: Dean, Julia, 1830-1868, actor; Bass, Charles, 1803-1863, actor; Bangs, Frank C., 1832-1908, actor; Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office; Washington Theatre (Washington, D.C. : 19th century); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: H. Polkinhorn's Steam Job Press, D street, near 7th
Published: 1860
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Other titles: Hunchback; For three nights only ... Julia Dean Hayne ... Farewell engagement
Description: Washington Theatre. Lessee, John T. Ford, stage manager, S.W. Glenn, leader of orchestra, Wm. Withers. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Overture commences at a quarter to 8. Curtain will rise at 8 o'clock precisely. For Three Nights Only. The Manager has the unexpected gratification to announce a brief engagement with the accomplished American Actress, Mrs. Julia Dean Hayne, who, on her route to her home in Charleston, has been induced to remain and appear before her friends in Washington in a Farewell engagement previous to her retirement from the Stage. The Manager has the additional gratification to announce an engagement with the brilliant and accomplished Comedian, Mr. Chas. Bass who stands second to no Shaksperian actor living. Also, an engagement with the popular young Tragedian, Mr. Frank C. Bangs, who will make his first appearance in Washington for two years. Thursday evening, February 23, '60 Sheridan Knowles' great play of "The Hunchback!" Observe the cast! ...
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Cast: Julia: Mrs. Julia Dean Hayne, Helen: Miss Jennie Parker, Master Walter, Mr. Charles Bass, Sir Thos. Clifford: Mr. F. Bangs, Modus: Mr. Barron, Fathom: Mr. Kemble, Tinsel: Mr. W.J. Hill, Wilford: Mr. Dalton, Gaylove: Mr. Sherwood, Heartwell: Mr. Parker, Thomas: Mr. Stout, Stephen: Mr. Roche, Servant: Mr. Sommers.

"To-morrow, last night but one of Mrs. Julia Dean Hayne. On Saturday, her Benefit. Mr. Bass will shortly appear in his brilliant assumption, Godfrey Dale, the Last Man. The Dramatization of the great Ledger Story, 'The Doom of Deville' will be early produced."

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