Pounce & Co
Contributors: Woolf, Benjamin Edward, 1836-1901; Corning, John Herbert, -approximately 1940, donor; Bijou Theatre (Boston, Mass.); Collier's Standard Opera Company; Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Published: 1883
Language: eng
Description: Important announcement! Second great novelty of the season! Collier's Standard Opera Co. will produce for the first time on any stage, the new satirical comic opera entitled "Pounce & Co., or, Capital vs. Labor" libretto and music by Benj. E. Woolf, Esq., author of "The Mighty Dollar," "Doctor of Alcantara," etc. New scenery by Mr. Edward La Moss, odd and beautiful costumes by Mr. Geo. Hayden, elaborate properties by Mr. Joseph Sullivan, novel mechanical effects by Mr. Peter Henderson, electric and calcium lights by James McElroy, great cast of characters and an augmented orchestra under the direction of Mr. John J. Braham, Mr. Woolf will direct the music on the opening night.
Notes: Bijou Theatre, Boston, Thursday even'g, April 19, '83. Every evening at 8, Wednesday and Saturday matinees at 2.

Title devised by Library staff.

Cast: Mr. E.P. Temple, Mr. W.H. Fessenden, Mr. A. Kammerlee, Mr. Henry Amberg, Mr. Harry Pepper, Sig. Brocolini, Mr. H.F. Fairweather, Mr. Andrew Metzger, Mr. John P. Savage, Mr. Edward Aiken, Mr. D.P. Steele, Mr. Henry E. Dixey, Miss Gertrude Franklin, Miss Janet Edmondson, Miss Sylvia Gerrish, Miss Ida Bell, Miss Hattie Delaro, Miss Madelaine Dixon, Miss Emma Calef, Miss Jennie McNulty, Miss Ruth Stetson, Miss May Steele, Miss Estelle Jenness, Miss Fannie Knight, Misss Edith Abell.

LC copies 1-2 have ink stamp: "Gift: Est. of J.H. Corning, June 20, 1940." Shelved under: Iolanthe.

With: Iolanthe. Issued together.

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