Theater playbill for "The Momentous Question" and "Beauty and the Beast" at the Washington Theater, July 12, 1861
Contributors: Planché, J. R. (James Robinson), 1796-1880; 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: Momentous question; Beauty and the beast
Description: Theater! Corner of 11th and C streets, near Penn. avenue. Manager Mr. Humphrey Bland, Musical director: Mr. Sandy Jamieson, stage manager Mr. F. Williams ... Triumphant success of the burlesque of Beauty & the Beast. Shouts of laughter & applause. Acting, singing, & dancing! Open every evening. 3d night of Beauty and the Beast! Friday evening, July 12th, 1861. Will be performed the intensely interesting domestic drama, called "The Momentous Question" ... To conclude with the musical extravaganza of "Beauty and the Beast" ... new and beautiful scenery ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: The momentous question: Robert Shelly, a poacher: Mr. Chas. Henri, James Greenfield, a game-keeper: Mr. F. Williams, Union Jack: Mr. Stuart Robson, Chalk: Mr. J.S. Edwards, Moletrap: Mr. Wallace, Poachers and game-keepers: Messrs. Wallace, Sinclair, &c., Rachel Ryland: Miss Mann, Fanny Dossett: Mrs. Williams.

Cast: Beauty and the beast: Sir Aldgate Pump: Mr. J.S. Edwards, John Quill: Mr. Stuart Robson, The Beast (alias Prince Aror): Mr. F. Williams, Beauty: Mrs. C. Henri, Dressalinda: Mrs. F. Williams, Marygolda: Mrs. E. Mann, Queen of the Roses: Mrs. H. Bland, Bluebelle: Miss A. Hodges.

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