Theater playbill for "Much Ado About Nothing" at the Washington Theatre, January 26, 1860
Contributors: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Washington Theatre (Washington, D.C. : 19th century); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: H. Polkinhorn's Steam Job Press, D st., near 7th, Washington
Published: 1860
Place of publication: Washington
Language: eng
Other titles: Much ado about nothing; Last night but two of Mr. J.E. Murdoch
Description: Washington Theatre! Manager: Mr. John T. Ford. Stage manager, Mr. J.M. Barron, Leader of Orchestra, Mr. W. Withers. Last night but two of Mr. J.E. Murdoch who will appear as Benedick in Shakspere's beautiful comedy of Much ado about nothing. Shaksperian Comedy! Thursday Ev'g, Jan'y 26, 1860 will be presented Shakspere's favorite comedy of "Much Ado About Nothing" ... In consequence of the extreme length of the play, it will constitute the evening's entertainment ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Benedick: Mr. J.E. Murdoch, Don Pedro: C. Barton Hill, Don John: J.M. Barron, Claudio: H. Gossin, Leonato: W.H. Leak, Antonio: Charles Hill, Borachio: G.H. Clarke, Conrad: W.J. Hill, Dogberry: T.D. Kemble, Verges: G.L. Stout, Seacoal: T.M. Roatch, Sexton: I. Sommers, Balthazer: J. Sherwood, Oatcake: Franklin, Friar: E.L. Dalton, Beatrice: Mrs. W.C. Gladstane, Hero: Miss Rose Skerrett, Margaret: Mrs. E.L. Dalton, Ursula: Miss Kate Hodges.

"To-morrow, Friday, Farewell Benefit of Mr. J.E. Murdoch 'Inconstant' and 'My Aunt'."

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