Theater playbill for "La Traviata" at the Washington Theatre, April 13, 1858
Contributors: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901; Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office; Washington Theatre (Washington, D.C. : 19th century); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office, D street, bet. 6th & 7th sts.
Published: 1858
Place of publication: [Washington, D.C.]
Language: eng
Other titles: Traviata; Opening night of the Italian Opera given under the immediate supervision of the renowned director Max Maretzek
Description: Washington Theatre. Lessee Mr. Stuart, Stage manager: Mr. S. Eytinge, prompter: Mr. T. Price ... Opening night of the Italian Opera given under the immediate supervision of the renowned director Max Maretzek. The Troupe will embrace all the superb artists under contract with this distinguished maestro, and the operas will be produced with every care as to scenery dresses, appointments, a largely augmented orchestra, and full chorus. First time in this city of Verdi's Grand Opera of "La Traviata" Signora Gazzaniga, Signors Brignoli, Amodio, Gasparoni. Tuesday evening, April 13th, '58 will be presented for the first time "La Traviata!" ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Violetta (her first appearance in this city): Signora Gazzaniga, Flora: Signora Avogadro, Alfred Germont: Signor Brignoli, Georgio Germont: Signor Amodio, Gastone: Signor Gasparoni, Baron Douphol: Signor Jimmenes, Marquis D'Obigny: Signor Quinto, Doctor Grenvil: Signor Muller. Guests, Friends, Gipsies, Servants, &c.

"Wednesday, 'Lucia di Lammermoor!' Signorina Cairoli as Lucia (Her first appearance in Opera here)" ...

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