The merchant of Venice
Contributors: Elliott, Maxine, 1868-1940; Ecke, Frederick W.; Loftus, Cecilia, 1876-1943; Corning, John Herbert, -approximately 1940, donor; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Stewart, Grant, 1866-1929; Klaw & Erlanger; New National Theatre (Organization : Washington, D.C.); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Published: 1901
Language: eng
Other titles: Undine.
Description: New National Theatre, W.H. Rapley, manager, T. Arthur Smith, treasurer. Mr. N.C. Goodwin and Miss Maxine Elliott presenting Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice." Costumes designed and made by M. Herrmann, New York. Under the direction of Klaw & Erlanger. Overture to Shylock, arranged by Mr. Frederick Ecke, will precede the play, and all the incidental music for this production has been composed and arranged by Mr. Ecke.
Notes: New National Theatre [Washington, D.C.], Tuesday night, May 21, 1901.

Title devised by Library staff.

Cast: Frank Weston, William Courtleigh, Frederick Perry, Aubrey Boucicault, Maclyn Arbuckle, Arthur Garrels, H.P. Stone, Vincent Serrano, Henry Woodruff, N.C. Goodwin, Neill O'Brien, Maxine Elliott, Annie Irish, Effie Ellsler, W.J. Le Moyne, J.E. Dodson, W.F. Simpson, S.M. Hall, Frank Mayne.

"New National Theatre. One night, one matinee Wednesday, June 5. "Good-Bye Tour" Cecilia Loftus ("Cissie") Last times in her world famed impersonations. First times in her remarkable presentation of Grant Stewart's "Undine" Supported by Wm. Courtney and a perfect cast. Together with 10 big vaudeville headliners. 10. Sale begins May 30th"--Playbill verso.

LC copy: Gift: Est. of J.H. Corning, June 20, 1940.

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