Iolanthe
Contributors: Rice, Edward E. (Edward Everett), 1848-1924; Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911; Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900; 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
Other titles: Iolanthe 150, the 150th performance of Gilbert & Sullivan's masterpiece
Description: December 11, 1882, April 18, 1883 souvenir in commemoration of the 150th consecutive performance of "Iolanthe," having achieved the longest run of any comic opera ever produced in this city. Bijou Theatre, Boston, E.H. Hastings, general manager, Collier's Standard Opera Company, James W. Collier, proprietor, Edward E. Rice, manager.
Notes: Bijou Theatre, Boston, Wednesday evening, April 18th, 1883.

Title devised by Library staff.

Cast: Mr. Henry E. Dixey, Sig. Brocolini, Mr. W.H. Fessenden, Mr. Edwrd P. Temple, Mr. Augustus Kammerlee, Mr. James H. Finn, Miss Clara Poole, Miss Janet Edmondson, Miss Augusta Roche, Miss Lillian Greer, Miss Hattie Delaro, Miss Sylvia Gerrish.

Includes portraits of Mr. Edward H. Hastings, Mr. Geo. H. Tyler, Mr. John J. Braham, Mr. James W. Collier, Mr. Edward E. Rice, and cast members in costume. Color illustrated covers.

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

With: Pounce & Co. Issued together.

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