Theater playbill for King's Amphitheater equestrian performance, Washington, D.C., January 3, 1862
Contributors: Rice, Dan, 1823-1900, performer; King's Amphitheater (Washington, D.C.); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: H. Polkinhorn's Steam Job Printing Office, D street, bet. 6th & 7th sts.
Published: 1862
Place of publication: Washington
Language: eng
Other titles: Novel, grand and graphic in the equestrian and gymnastic schools
Description: King's Amphitheater. Sole lessee and manager: Tom King, Equestrian Manager: Frank Whittaker, Associate Manager: C. Scott, Musical Director: J. Prosperi. Friday, Jan. 3, 1862 the entertainments will consists of all that is novel, grand and graphic in the equestrian and gymnastic schools. The Rolland Brothers! Samm Long who will "rinn all 'round for Glory." William F. Smith, King, the Champion Leaper! Kincade, the 100 Somersault Man! Mad'lle Virginia, Eloise, the Child Rider! Madame Marie, Frank Whittaker, Dan Gardiner, and all the members of this superior troupe will appear. The public are respectfully informed that Dan Rice will appear on Monday, January 6, when, in addition to his humorous facts and fancies, he will introduce the Blind Steed Excelsior, Jr. and the famous comic mules! Daylight Exhibition on Saturday ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

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