The rivals
Contributors: Erlanger, Abraham L., 1859-1930; Tyler, George Crouse, 1867-1946; Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816; Grotto Minstrels; National Theatre Corporation (Washington, D.C.); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Published: 1930
Language: eng
Description: National Theatre. "The Rivals," a farcical comedy in three acts by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, staged by Harrison Grey Fiske, direction A.L. Erlanger and George C. Tyler. Settings by Gates and Morange, construction by Frank Dwyer, Inc., costumes by Eaves Costume Company, designed by William Weaver, electrical effects by A. Groshoff, properties and furniture by William Bradley Studios.
Notes: National Theatre, Washington, D.C., May 11, 1930 to May 17, 1930. Sunday night only, May 11th, 1930.

Title devised by Library staff.

"The Playgoer, a magazine in the theatre, the offical publication of all Washington Theatres playing stage attrations, Clifton Aires, editor and publisher. Vol. 1, May 11, 1930 to May 17, 1930, no. 35"--p. 5.

Cast: John Craig, Rollo Peters, Pedro de Cordoba, James T. Powers, Andrew Mack, Edward powell, George Tawde, Dann Malloy, Mrs. Fiske, Margery Maude, Betty Linley, Georgette Cohan.

"Next week, starting Monday night ... 'It Pays To Advertise' ... week of May 26 'The Misleading Lady' ... week of June 2 'The Old Homestead' ..."--p. 18.

LC copy accompanied by playbill advertisement for the "Grotto Minstrels," one night only, Sunday, May 25, 8:15 p.m.

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