Theater playbill for  "Tom & Jerry, or, Life In London" and "The Manager in Distress" at the Theatre, Washington, D.C., August 7, 1823
Contributors: Colman, George, 1732-1794; Moncrieff, W. T. (William Thomas), 1794-1857; Egan, Pierce, 1772-1849; Washington Theatre (Washington, D.C. : 1821-1835); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: E. de Krafft, Printer, Seventh Street, nearly opposite the Centre Market House
Published: 1823
Place of publication: City of Washington
Language: eng
Other titles: Manager in distress; Tom & Jerry, or, Life in London; Life in London; Tom and Jerry
Description: Theatre. First night of Tom & Jerry. On Thursday evening, August 7, 1823, will be presented (first time) an extravaganza burletta of fun, frolic, fashion, and flash in 3 acts, called "Tom & Jerry, or, Life in London." As performed at the Adelphi Theatre, London, for the unprecedented time of 150 nights, and in New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, with unexampled applause. With new scenery, dresses, and decorations. Scenery executed by Mr. J. Jefferson, Junr. (For characters--See small bills) ... The Slack Rope by Mr. Welsh. Stage illuminated. Previous to which, will be presented, (Never performed here,) the Prelude, called "The Manager in Distress."
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

LC copy rehoused: 2014-09-08. Shelved in Oversize.

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