Theater playbill for Joseph Jefferson in "The Naiad Queen, or Nymphs of the Rhine" at Washington Theater, April 5, 1861
Contributors: Placide, Alice, -1908, actor; Getz, Charles, designer; Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office; Washington Theatre (Washington, D.C. : 19th century); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: Polkinhorn's Steam Job Printing Office, D. street, bet. 6th & 7th sts.
Published: 1861
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Other titles: Naiad Queen, or Nymphs of the Rhine; Naiad Queen; Nymphs of the Rhine; Benefit of Mr. Joseph Jefferson who will appear as Schnapps in the grand scenic spectacle entitled the Naiad Queen which has achieved a great success!
Description: Washington Theater. Lessee Mr. S.W. Glenn, stage manager Mr. J.T. Raymond ... Benefit of Mr. Joseph Jefferson who will appear as Schnapps in the grand scenic spectacle entitled "The Naiad Queen" which has achieved a great success. New & magnificent scenery by Mr. Chas. S. Getz. Grand Amazonian March by twenty female warriors. Characteristic Music! On Saturday Afternoon, the "Naiad Queen" will be peformed for the especial accommodation of Ladies and children ... Friday evening, April 5th, 1861, will be performed the grand scenic spectacle, in 4 acts, entitled "The Naiad Queen, or, Nymphs of the Rhine" ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Mortals: Sir Rupert, the Fearnaught: Mr. L.P. Roys, Schnapps, his Squire: Mr. Jefferson, Rinaldo, the Honorable: Mr. Boyd, Rudolpho, the Wise: Mr. Ryan, Ranfridi, the Ready: Mr. Baker, Rolando, the Disconsolate: Mr. Walton, Albest, the Resolute: Mr. Carroll, Baron of Lorchausen: Mr. Bland, Lady Una: Mrs. Emery, Bridget: Mrs. Mann. Immortals: The Naiad Queen: Miss Alice Mann, Idex: Miss Mary Shaw, Spray: Miss Sophy Clifton, Brilliant: Miss Jenny Lucille, Limpid: Miss Patterson, Dew Drop: Miss Bennett, Sparkle: Miss A. Johnson, Thivia: Mrs. Bland, Coralla: Mrs. Ryan, Sprinkle: Miss Elmore, Concha: Miss J. Johnson, Coralline: Miss Ellen Page, Seaweed: Miss Forrest, Molusco: Miss Weener, Aqua Marine: Miss Leman, Polypus: Miss Vernon, Sea Nettle: Miss Whitney. Demons of the Dark Caverns!: Amphibeo: Mr. Bartholomew, Tim Back: Mr. Thornton, Sharkeye: Mr. Pemberton, Phantom Face: Mr. James, Scaley Skin: Mr. Sherwood, Carbuncle: Mr. Deadsel, Goggle Eye: Mr. Edwin.

LC copy rehoused: 2014-12-23. Shelved in Oversize.

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