Theater playbill for "The Law of Java, or, The Poison Tree" and "The Two Pages of Frederick the Great" at the Washington Theatre, September 9, 1823
Contributors: De Krafft, Edward, 1790-1833, printer; Colman, George, 1762-1836; Bishop, Henry R. (Henry Rowley), 1786-1855; Dezède, 1740?-1792; 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: Washington City
Language: eng
Subjects: Drama
Other titles: Law of Java, or, The Poison Tree; Law of Java; Poison Tree; Two pages of Frederick the Great; Theatre. Mr. & Misses Hathwell's Benefit. On Tuesday evening, Septem. 9
Description: Theatre. Mr. & Misses Hathwell's Benefit. On Tuesday evening, Septem. 9, will be presented a new musical drama, (never performed here), called "The Law of Java, or, The Poison Tree" Written by George Coleman, the younger, the music by Mr. Bishop. WIth new dresses and decorations ... Between the play and farce, a pas seul, by Miss H. Hathwell. After which, a petit comedy, (second time here) called "The Two Pages of Frederick the Great" ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Law of Java: The Emperor of Java: Mr. Wheatly, Agib, Captain of the Prisons: Mr. Darley, Parbaya, a native of Macassar: Mr. H. Wallack, Orzinga, a Mahometan Priest: (by a young gentleman of this city, his first appearance on any stage), Major Van Glotzen: Mr. Hathwell, Hans Gayvelt, his nephew: Mr. Wemyss, Pengoose, valet to Hans Gayvelt: Mr. Jefferson, Grumbick: Mr. J. Jefferson, Baspa, Guard of the Harem: Mr. Jones, Abdallah: Mr. J. Jefferson, Jr., Officer: Mr. Murray, Attendants: Messrs. Scrivener, &c., Zaide, Nourdajee, females of the Harem: Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. H. Wallack, Female Dancers, Attendants, &c.

Cast: Two pages of Frederick the Great: Frederick the Great: Mr. H. Wallack, Phelps: Mr. Jefferson, Theodore, Augustus (the two pages): Mrs. H. Wallack, Miss Hathwell, Ernest: Mr. J. Jefferson, Dick: Mr. Scrivener, Carlo: Mr. Murray, Le Paipillon: Mr. Hathwell, Ostler: Mr. J. Jefferson, Jr., Madame Ritzberg: Mrs. Jefferson, Caroline: Mrs. Murray, Madame Phelps: Mrs. Anderson, Lisbeth: Mrs. Francis.

LC copy accompanied by Errata sheet (28 x 22 cm) which reads: "Theatre. The Public are respectfully informed, that in consequence of the inclemency of the weather, the Entertainments intended for the Benefit of Mr. and Misses Hathwells, are postpoined 'till To-morrow Evening, Wednesday Sep. 10, When will be presented the New Opera of The Law of Java, and The Two Pages of Frederick the Great. Washington, September 9th, 1823".

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