Theater playbill for Mr. Edwin Forrest in "Richelieu" at the Boston Academy of Music, October 16, 1861
Contributors: Farwell, F. F., printer; Farwell, J. H., printer; Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873; Boston Academy of Music; Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: J.H. & F.F. Farwell, Printers, U.S. Mammonth Job Office, 112 Washington St.
Published: 1861
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Other titles: Richelieu
Description: Boston Academy of Music. Lessee and manager James M. Nixon, stage manager John B. Wright, Musical director John P. Cooke, scenic artist, John B. Smith, machinist, J.A. Johnson, costumes, S. Wallis, properties, John Dacy. Engagement of Mr. Edwin Forrest! His eighth appearance in Boston in five years. On Wednesday evening, Oct. 16, '61, will be performed Bulwer's popular play, in 5 acts of "Richelieu! or, The Consipiracy!" ... Previous to the play the Orchestra will perform Auber's Overture "Haydee on le Secret" ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Mr. Edwin Forrest, Mr. G. Becks, W. Carter, J.H. Allen, John McCullough, Mark Smith, Mr. H.H. Wall, J. Taylor, James Martin, R. Stephens, Mr. Watson, J. Wilson, J.M. Ward, E.T. Clinton, N.C. Forrester, Misses L. Gordon, C. Gordon, L. Herbert, K. Devine, Misses M. Lee and E. Lee, Mrs. Gladstane, Miss Athena.

"On Thursday, Oct. 17th, and Saturday afternoon, Oct. 19th, Miss Julia Daly! The Beautiful Cubas and Senor Ximenes! will appear in a variety of divertisements ... Forrest's nights! Monday, Wednesday and Friday ..."

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