Theater playbill for Mr. J. Wilkes Booth in "Romeo & Juliet" at the Boston Museum, May 17, 1862
Contributors: Winslow, Catherine Mary Reignolds, -1911, actor; Eichberg, Julius, 1824-1893, conductor; Searle, Frederick A., printer; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Williams, Thomas J. (Thomas John), 1824-1874; Boston Museum (1847-1903); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: F.A. Searle, Steam Job Printer, Journal Building, 118 Washington Street
Published: 1862
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Other titles: Romeo and Juliet; Smashington goit.
Description: Boston Museum. Acting and stage manager Mr. E.F. Keach. This Saturday afternoon, May 17, 1862, the young American tragedian, Mr. J. Wilkes Booth will appear as Romeo! Juliet, Miss Kate Reignolds. The new and screaming farce, "Smashington Goit!" Smashington Gott, Mr. W. Warren. The performance will commence with the overture "Romeo and Juliet," Bellini, leader and musical director, Julius Eichberg. After which, the celebrated tragedy, in 5 acts, entitled "Romeo & Juliet!" by William Shakspeare ... Village hornpipe, Miss Rose Wood. To conclude with the admirable farce, entitled "Smashington Goit" by Thos. L. Williams.
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Romeo & Juliet: Mr. J. WIlkes Booth, Mr. L. Mestayer, J. Wheelock, G.F. Ketchum, J. Wilson, F. Hardenburgh, Whiting, J.H. Ring, Miss M. THompson, Mr. Sol. Smith, Jr., Delano, Blake, Hunter, Miss Kate Reignolds, Miss Emily Mestayer, Miss L. Anderson.

Cast: Smashington goit: Mr. W. Warren, R.F. McClannin, Sol. Smith, Jr., Delano, Miss Emily Mestayer, Miss L. Baker, Miss Josephine Orton.

"Monday evening, May 19th, J. Wilkes Booth will appear, for the first time in Boston, as Pescara, in Shiel's tragedy, "The Apostate"."

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