Theater playbill for Charlotte Cushman in "The Honey Moon," "Henry VIII" and "A Lesson for the Heart" at the Washington Theatre, May 14, 1858
Contributors: Tobin, John, 1770-1804; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office; Washington Theatre (Washington, D.C. : 19th century); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office, D street, bet. 6th & 7th sts.
Published: 1858
Place of publication: [Washington, D.C.]
Language: eng
Other titles: Honey moon; Henry VIII; Lesson for the heart; Farewell benefit and last appearance but one of Miss Charlotte Cushman; Lesson of the heart.
Description: Washington Theatre. Stage manager: Mr. S. Eytinge. Farewell benefit and last appearance but one of Miss Charlotte Cushman who, on this interesting occasion, will appear as Juliana, in "The Honey Moon," Queen Katharine, in "Henry VIII," Lady Clifton, in "Lesson for the Heart". Charlotte Cusham in 3 pieces. Friday, May 14th, '58, commencing with the brilliant comedy of "The Honey Moon" ... to be followed by the fourth act (portraying the celebrated Death Scene of Queen Katharine) of "Henry VIII" ... Concluding with the original interlude entitled "A Lesson For the Heart" ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Honey moon: Juliana: Charlotte Cushman, Volante: Mrs. J. Sloan, Zamora: Mrs. Stoneall, Duke Aranza: Mr. J.B. Studley, Rolando: Mr. Wright, Count Montalban: Mr. J.L. Barrett, Jacques, the Mock Duke: Mr. J.M. Dawson, Lopez: Mr. Russell, Balthazar: Mr. Vanderen, Campillo: Mr. J. Whiting.

Cast: Henry VIII: Katharine, Queen of England: Charlotte Cushman, Capucius: Mr. Smithson, Sir Harry Guilford: Mr. Newton, Cromwell: Mr. Wright.

Cast: A lesson for the heart: Lady Clifton: Charlotte Cushman, Sir Harry Wildair: Mr. J. Canoll, Dapper: Mr. J.M. Dawson, Sam: Mr. Russell, James: Mr. J. Whiting.

"Saturday, positively last night of Miss Cushman"...

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