Theater playbill for "A Roland for an Oliver" and "The Irish Lion" at the Washington Theater, August 15, 1861
Contributors: Buckstone, John Baldwin, 1802-1879; Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office; Washington Theater (Organization : Washington, D.C.); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: H. Polkinhorn's Steam Job Press, D st., near 7th
Published: 1861
Place of publication: Washington
Language: eng
Other titles: Roland for an Oliver; Irish lion; Great success! Mirth & Music. Coolest place in the city
Description: Theater! Corner of C and 11th streets, near Pennsylvania avenue. Manager Mr. Humphrey Bland, Musical director: Mr. Sandy Jamieson, stage manager Mr. F. Williams ... Great success! Crowded houses. Mirth & Music. Coolest place in the city. Monday, August 26, 1861. The performance will commence with the comedy, in 2 acts, entitled "A Roland for an Oliver" ... To conclude with the successful farce of "The Irish Lion" ... Several novelties in preparation! ...
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Cast: A Roland for an Oliver: Sir Mark Chase: Mr. H. Bland, Alfred Highflyer: Mr. F. Williams, Mr. Selborne: Mr. J. Boyd, Fixture: Joseph Parker, Gamekeeper: J.S. Edwards, Maria Darlington, with Songs: Mrs. C. Henri, Mrs. Selborne: Mrs. F. Williams, Mrs. Fixture: Mrs. H. Bland.

Cast: The Irish lion: Squables: Mr. H. Bland, Puffy: Mr. J.S. Edwards, Wadd: Mr. Wallace, Captain Dixon: Mr. J. Boyd, McKenzie: Mr. Walton, Ginger: Mr. T.B. Baker, Tom Moore: Mr. F. Williams, Mrs. Fiz Gig: Mrs. F. Williams, Mrs. Crummy: Miss Hodges, Miss Echo: Miss Jones.

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